The Link Between the Geological and Industrial Histories of the south Wales area

The Link Between the Geological and Industrial Histories of the south Wales area.

This feature, composed of 14 parts will examine the history of the railway network in south Wales. These parts will be released gradually. When complete, these chapters will form a roughly chronological listing.

Part 1 : The Geological History of South Wales

Part 2 : Commercial uses of the Rocks of South Wales

Part 3 : Growth of the transport network with respect to non-coal minerals

Part 4 : The Coal Boom

Part 5 : The inclined plane

Part 6 : The Conversion of Canals and Tramroads to railways

Part 7 : Construction of the railways and it's dependence on the local geology

Part 8 : Engineering techniques, architectural styles and engineering accidents

Part 9 : Unfulfilled Dreams

Part 10 : Closures Pre-Beeching

Part 11 : The Beeching Axe

Part 12 : Closures Post-Beeching

Part 13 : The future of railways in in south Wales

Part 14 : Uses of the old lines