Caerphilly Branch (Brecon and Merthyr Railway)
Dates
| / /1864 | Rumney Railway Machen to Caerphilly partly opened. Rest of route opened as Caerphilly Branch (Brecon and Merthyr Railway). |
| 25/07/1864 | Rhymney Railway Act for Caerphilly to Cardiff Line (Rhymney Railway) and connection to the Caerphilly Branch (Brecon and Merthyr Railway). Traffic agreement made with the London and North Western Railway. Larger company helps finance smaller company's plans. |
| 14/09/1891 | Caerphilly Branch (Brecon and Merthyr Railway) New 'up' (eastwards to Newport) route opened between Gwaun y Bara Junction and Machen. Known as the 'Machen Loop' Line. This effectively doubles the route. |
| 20/11/1967 | Caerphilly Branch (Brecon and Merthyr Railway) 'Down' section closed, traffic diverted via Penrhos, Walnut Tree, Radyr and Cardiff. |
Portions of line and locations
This line is divided into a number of portions.
Caerphillt to Gwaunybara Junction
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John Thorn 16/06/2014
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Gwaunybara Junction to Machen Down Line
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Gwaunybara Junction to Machen Up Line
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