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Ian and Dai deep in conversation The Ushers Happy couple Colin Baker Adrian had just caught the bouquet Mr and Mrs Gadget Margam LDC We all thought Dai looked better in black and white Steph & Clive It all got a bit Reservoir Dogs after the meal the couples table Rushing away to catch the London train - Richard wanted to get to WH Smiths before it closed

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Ross Goff - well known ASLEF EC member and District Organiser - based at Severn Tunnel Bernard Kennedy - Company Council Rep from Bristol Steve Williams Alan Honeyball - was at Barry, Canton and Newport locally and a few other depot & regions in his time Tony Champkin - Hereford Driver Phil Harris - LDC rep at Hereford Paul Barnett - Newport Driver - 'Benny' Llanelli - Dai Brock - I think he ended up at Swansea Llanelli line up - Gary Davies, Nigel Lewis, Cyril Renolds, Meurig Lloyd, Joe Lewis & Cliff Morris 'Carlo' Richard Molyneux - FGW Senior Conductor - started at Margam

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Bob Hughes Nigel Horswill Lyndsey Sly Phil Jones at his retirement do Large turnout for Phil Jones farewell Gareth Jones Dave Deakin & Steve Trigg Phil Casey now with Network Rail Dean Hurford John Horell Malcolm Davies Phil Casey Bob Hughes

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Signal PT8 at Margam - now removed. Relief point for down trains. Signalman Gary Edwards in the centre with two S&T men at Stormy loop Inside Port Talbot Panel in the early 1980's - Fred Glies is Supervisor on the desk and Glyn Branch is at Panel B

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Weedfree - Russel - operator on the MPV Alan at Clyne crossing on a warmer day Alan - those who work to Cwmgrach know Alan from Clyne Crossing Weedfree - Mathew Chick - Sandite operator Astra Cabs - Steve Astra Cabs - Steve Astra Cabs - Carol Astra Cabs - Mike - the Boss Astra Cabs - Alison

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Shunters on strike 2007 - Brian Grey, Charlie Hall, Peter Colbridge, union rep, Tim Jennings and union rep. Gwyn Davies, Terry Grabam and Keith Taggart Terry Williams Mark Morris & John Couch - the Brynteg Two Steve Weston Bernard Arthur - 'Bernnie' at Aberthaw Harry Geil Terry Grabam Darren Manchip Mike Marshall Aled Rees Terry Williams Terry Williams Phil Prosser - 'Pip' Carl Hooper Gwynfor Prosser Keith Williams Ray Roblin Nigel Evans Paula Parsons and Alan Owen Walter Phillips at Tondu Walter Phillips Hugh Stephens - 'Seg' now at Cardiff Tidal Terry Williams Aled Rees Bob Dixon, ? and perhaps Peter the Italian shunter from the Junction? David Bowen Dai Bowen - 'Dai Concrete'

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Mark Wright Chris gets the round in at the Millenium Stadium Chris White and John Dun Chris gets stuck in Chris White taking a break on the Central Wales Mark Wright Chris White studies the sheets Laurie Ventre Tony Williams - 'Wilbur' Chris Walters - 'Ginger' Tony Valeri - thanks for running the snack machine Tony Brian Young Ray Voisey - retired in 2007 after 45 years service John Wilson - retired Phil Williams Gary Williams - 'Zebedee' Mark wright in Switzerland Mark Wright enjoying a large Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna Mark Wright - he can smile - it just takes a lemon to wedge his mouth open Chris Walters tackling a sandwich bigger than his head Chris White Russel Williams - now with FGW at Swansea Tony Valeri Laurie Ventre Chris Walters when still a fitter with Andrew Davies John Weeks John Wiemers with an inspection train in Tondu John Wiemars - retired in 2007 Dai Williams with Richard Mullen - both now at Swansea with First Darren Williams. Sitting is Beth the signaller and behing are Chris Cleary and Hugh 'Seg' Stephens Phil Williams 1986 Steve Williams and Clive Jones. Steve was at Margam twice but has been at Swansea since the 1990s Andrew Wiemars John Wilson Phil Williams modeling his now bump cap Jimmy Walker and Ian Davies Gary Williams and Dai Lucas John Wiemars Gary Williams Gary Williams

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Ron Simmons Graham Richards Brian Taylor Alan Pugsley Gary Simpson Des Phillips Steve Padley Richard Taylor - 'Tricky' Bill Robbins - moved to Swansea High St in the 1970's - now retired Colin Thorne Martin Purchase Tony Robbins and Russel Williams Tony Robbins, Merv Kenyon & Russel Williams Nigel Taggert Leighton Prado Ossie Parry with John Protheroe, Dai Haley and Steve Jones at the Shedmans Table Mark Phillips with John Dun. Mark is now at Swansea with First Leighton Prado with Keith Taggert John Protheroe with John Griffiths, Keith Davis and Duane Curtis Emris Rowles at his retirement with Clive Jones and Ernie Smith Dennis Thomas on a Castle class steam loco Landore 1985 Dennis Thomas John Thomas with Steve Williams John 'JS' Thomas at his retirement with Clive Jones and Ernie Smith Julian Thomas and Kev Launder. Juilan is now driving with Frightliner Colin Thorne and Shane Mogford Craig Tucker with Colin Baker & Steve Nott Wayne Tucker - TCW Jones behind Wayne Tucker diving with Mark Davies (1) and Colin Baker Ivor 'the Driver' Turner Dai Sole Mike Phillips Barrie Perks Tony Phillips with Chris White and Meurig Lloyd Terry Stenner Jack Sincock Jack Sincock Phil Reily Jack Sincock Dean Taylor - now with ATW in Rhymney

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Dai Llewllyn (1) John Lowry - retired in 2007 Rodney Knight Richard Mullen - now at Swansea with First Great Western Merv Kenyon Merv Kenyon Shane Mogford Ken Langford on a Castle class steam loco Landore 1985 Ken Langford at his retirement with Clive Jones and Ernie Smith Mike Lang John Last Daryl Leach - Christmas night shed Meurig Lloyd - Christmas night shed Shane Mogford with Chris Cleary both now with First at Swansea Meurig Lloyd Alan Owen Meurig Lloyd on the Cwm Mawr Ted Llewllyn - now at Bristol with FGW after a time at Westbury Dai Lucas and Gary Davies Ken Langford and Gary Williams

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Grenville Griffiths Richard John - 'anyone for tea?' Adrian John Brian Haste and a loco named after him Paul 'Fred' Heaven Richard John Mark Headon Steve Jones Dai John Nigel Jay Mark Headon Phil George Malcolm Griffiths at his retirement with Clive Jones and Ernie Smith Pete Hannon, Chris Condon with the hat and Alan Owen in the original Mess Room Bill Hayes - solid 8 Eddie Hooper in his trademark black beret Daryl Hughes & Pete Hannon Daryl Hughes Ken Hughes Alan Jefferies at his retirement with Clive Jones and Ernie Smith John Jenkins - 'Johnny Judo' Richard John with John Morris (Rhymney) and Clive Cardor (Cardiff) Richard John, John Couch, Clive Jones and Steve Jones Ralph Jones at his retirement with Clive Jones and Ernie Smith Steve Jones with Dave Cruxon (Derby) and Richard John Clive Jones, John Couch & Colin Baker Colin Francis Phil George Nigel Jay - nice smile mate Andrew Harries - 'Flymo' Gren Griffiths, Tony King, Terry Stenner & Jack Sincock Martin Inglis & John Couch Phil relaxes on a class 60 Ralph Jones hides behind Chris White - Dai John in the corner

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]]> Sun Feb 10 2008 Depot and Yard http://margamrail.fotopic.net/c1456382.html Depot and Yard Sunday 10 February 2008: Depot and Yard

Looking west towards Sorting Sidings signal box in 1980's Down line at Sorting box in 1980's Looking east towards the Sorting Sidings - shunters cabin on the left in 1980's Knuckle yard from the lighting tower looking west The Sorting sidings taken from the hump in the late 50's or early 60's - note the depot is not even built Knuckle yard from the lighting tower looking east Margam from the air summer 2008.

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