Dowlais Caeharris Station

Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil

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Caeharris Station.

This was the terminus of the Rhymney Railway branch that went to Cwmbargoed, Bedlinog and Nelson. The station was situated behind the Antelope Hotel (which still stands) on Dowlais High Street. The line was used heavily by the Dowlais Iron Co. to bring in the imported iron ore and send out the finished goods. (see zig-zag lines on slip road pics). The station closed in 1964.Up until then Dowlais people could catch a train to Cardiff from there via Nelson, Ystrad Mynach and Caerphilly.  

Caeharris Station 28th June 1963.

(Photograph Courtesy of Gethyn Rees)

Caeharris Station - 13th June 1963

No 5602 and No5603

Dowlais Caeharris - 31st July 1965 - "Rambling 56" Railtour, hauled by 6643

(Photograph Courtesy of Bernard Mills)

Dowlais Caeharris Station - 31st July 1965 - Engine 6643

(Photograph Courtesy of Bernard Mills)

Caeharris Engine Shed, early 1960s. note the Sliproad in the distance.

(Photograph courtesy of Geoff Matsell)

Just outside the station approaching the signal box, right for Cwmbargoed, Bedlinog and beyond.

(Photograph courtesy of Geoff Matsell)

Caeharris Engine Shed. 6th June 1953.

(Photograph Courtesy of D.H.Lewis)

Caeharris Station. 6th June 1953.

(Photograph Courtesy of D.H.Lewis)

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