Location notes
This is a small road bridge (more of a farm track really) over the main Cardiff to Newport main line. The entire area between these two cities is generally flat drained marshland. It is near to Newport.
Railway type and traffic
The Cardiff to Newport line is split into two double lines - the southernmost pair are predominantly freight, the northernmost are passenger.
Passenger workings include First Great Western HST and 158s. At the time of writing, 2010, there are also two loco hauled diagrams on the Taunton to Cardiff circuit. Arriva Trains Wales Pacers, 150s, 158s, and the odd Arriva XC 170s also feature. There are also plenty of excursions for events at the Millennium Stadium.
Freight includes steel trains for Cardiff Maritime (steelworks), containers for Wentlooge Freightliner Terminal as well as stuff for Margam and other places further out west. Locos include classes 60, 66 (DB Schenker and FL), 67.
Passenger workings include First Great Western HST and 158s. At the time of writing, 2010, there are also two loco hauled diagrams on the Taunton to Cardiff circuit. Arriva Trains Wales Pacers, 150s, 158s, and the odd Arriva XC 170s also feature. There are also plenty of excursions for events at the Millennium Stadium.
Freight includes steel trains for Cardiff Maritime (steelworks), containers for Wentlooge Freightliner Terminal as well as stuff for Margam and other places further out west. Locos include classes 60, 66 (DB Schenker and FL), 67.
Environment
This is a tiny country lane, which seems to go nowhere. However there is a surprising amount of tractors and other farm traffic along the road.
It seems to be quite safe, with plenty of opportunity to turn your vehicle along the lane. Nothing in the way of lighting, so not worth hanging around after dark!
It seems to be quite safe, with plenty of opportunity to turn your vehicle along the lane. Nothing in the way of lighting, so not worth hanging around after dark!
Road directions
From the M4, Junction 28:
Exit onto A48, signed Newport and Docks, and at the Ebbw Bridge Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B4239, which goes into the woods. Continuing along to the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto B4239/Lighthouse Road. Follow this road for 1/2 a mile and once out of the residential area, and after a right hand bend, turn left onto Heol Pont-y-cwcw.
Duffryn, Heol Pont-y-cwcw map co-ordinates
Exit onto A48, signed Newport and Docks, and at the Ebbw Bridge Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B4239, which goes into the woods. Continuing along to the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto B4239/Lighthouse Road. Follow this road for 1/2 a mile and once out of the residential area, and after a right hand bend, turn left onto Heol Pont-y-cwcw.
Duffryn, Heol Pont-y-cwcw map co-ordinates
Parking
There is space for one vehicle just over the bridge, or space for one or two vehicles shortly after you turn in from Lighthouse Road.
Amenities
There is an Asda store nearby. Turn left at the end of Heol Pont-y-cwcw and then next right onto Morgan Way. Continue to the end of Morgan way and across the road is a footpath entrance to the Asda car park.
Accommodation
Newport would have options.
Where on the map
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Photographic notes
It is a blissfully quiet spot, with only occasional farm traffic using the bridge. There were no issues with the sun, and photographing and videoing was refreshingly easy in both directions!
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If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
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Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
General views - All photographs © Tony Rispoli unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking north
Fig 3 - Looking north
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Fig 6 - Looking south
Fig 7 - Looking south
Fig 8 - Looking south
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This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavor to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
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