Barmouth Junction Part 2

Barmouth Junction - Part 2

In the second part of our feature on Barmouth Junction, GEOFF TAYLOR takes us behind the scenes to explain how this complex railway system operates using digital control and computers. Photography, Mike Wild.

ABOVE: BR ‘4MT’ 4-6-0 75069 rumbles across the crossover to enter Barmouth Junction with a train for Machynlleth. Each train is formed of a set rake of vehicles which remain with the same engine unless there is a failure. Photography, Mike Wild.

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