October 14th, 2020 by richard
The Merthyr line is no humble commuter line. In this Window Seater guide, we’ll ride with you to explain how the River Taff shaped the valley which shaped the world.
The route tells a truly Welsh story – one of survival and courage in the face of exploitation and devastation. It tells a story of sound – of iron works and collieries, of the world’s first steam rail journey and railway service, of the Welsh National Anthem and Tom Jones himself, and of an ever flowing and changing river and the environment it supports.
Get yourself on board, make yourself comfortable (preferably by a window – both sides have merit), put on your mask if you haven’t already (this was recorded during the pandemic, after all), and we’ll notify you when there’s a story to tell.
For now, this Window Seater journey is just a trial, and is only offered in English. If you’d like to hear it in Welsh, or if you have any comments or feedback, please contact us.
October 7th, 2020 by richard
Linking Shrewsbury with Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, the line passes through the Welsh countryside via Dyfi Biosphere Reserve and Snowdonia National Park
October 7th, 2020 by richard
8 miles through mid Wales’ steep and rolling green hills, rivers such as the Banwy, and farmlands around Caereinion.
October 7th, 2020 by richard
Although starting in England, this is an hour journey from Roman Chester running through the countryside, Wrexham retail centre, and Pontcysyllte aqueduct in Wales, and on to Shrewsbury.
October 7th, 2020 by richard
121-mile journey linking Shrewsbury and Swansea, a 150-year-old line crossing the Cynghordy and Knucklas viaducts, and passing through Welsh Marches.
October 7th, 2020 by richard
40 miles of scenic Wales around Snowdonia National Park, with two trains trips to take beginning from the historic centre of Porthmadog.
October 7th, 2020 by richard
27-mile railway connecting Bidston and Wrexham Central, across the countryside and crossing the River Dee, one of Wales’ great rivers.
July 27th, 2020 by richard
Start and end of the Great Western Railway, child of the engineering genius Brunel, and forever tied into the history, trade and culture and of Great Britain.
July 26th, 2020 by richard
For those heading to or from the ritzy and heady resorts of Southern Thailand, this is an authentic view of modern Thailand’s everyday life.
July 26th, 2020 by richard
An epic line through the many hearts of Thailand – economical, environmental and historical. And an audacious nation-building attempt by one of Thailand’s greatest kings.
