Dyfrdwy Tramway: Quarry closure...

The line has been quiet due to the global recession, slate demand has massively reduced and output at the quarry has temporarily halted. Maintenance of the tramway, already reduced, is pretty much non-existent but a rock fall on the line needed clearing, so the Simplex took one of the old slate wagons up to the site to aid in clearance...

The photographer managed a moment to take a few photos of the stock involved, a rare chance to see the inspection 'saloon' (if so grand a term is deserved) in use, as the manager wanted to see for himself, as well as an excuse for a ride on the line, always a favourite of his...

Back at the wharf the stone was unloaded, and can be used for shoring up some of the walls and retaining banks along the line, if or when the quarry reopens.

More soon...