Penarth Dock, South Wales - the heritage and legacy

Volume Nine - Pre-Victorian to the present day - even more aspects - The Railway Infrastructure of Penarth Dock and Ely Tidal Harbour . . .

Taff Vale Engine No. 210 Class - Type 0-6-0 - A TVR schematic which appears to have been issued by the GWR at Swindon given that the TVR and GWR engine numbers are indicated. Another heritage artifact held within the Penarth Dock Collection. [001] [20200318]

A down coal train passing through Radyr station in 1923, hauled by ex-TVR 'K' class 0-6-0 No. 1001 (TVR No. 359). As may be seen from the documentation above she was scrapped during December 1926. The engine was built at Kitsons in 1885. The photograph is assigned to the Great Western Trust and is featured with the publication 'The Taff Vale Lines to Penarth'. [026] [20200420]

TVR "Class K," No. 356 (as G.W.R. No. 978), 9th August, 1924.

A poor quality image of "Class K," No. 356 (as G.W.R. No. 978), 9th August, 1924. The photograph credit is assigned to W. Beckerlegge. The 0-6-0 locomotive was stationed at Penarth Dock Engine Shed until is demise in August 1925. Many thanks to WRRC, Welsh Railway Research Circle for the information. [737] [WRRC Resource : TV 178] [20200428]

TVR 'K' Class 0-6-0 No. 357 at Pontypridd in 1923. [789] [20200609]

TVR No. 339 - 0-6-0 - Class K - A photograph attributed to F. Moore's Railway Photographs [1052] of the locomotive and tender at an specified location and date with GWR wagons awaiting in the sidings. Another postcard held within the Penarth Dock Collection. [001]

Taff Vale Railway No. 252 - Engine No. 210 Class - Type 0-6-0 - the above image was kindly supplied by an anon admirer and contributor to the Penarth Dock website - thank you! [001] [002]