VH-KDK Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 A trip up the Taff Valley in Southern Wales in a Savannah. This area was famous for coal, iron ore and many the industries connected with them. The first Savannah we saw was in bare metal and with its angular construction it reminded us of a biscuit tin so the name has stuck ever since. Setting off from Cardiff the docks at Barry are visible. Following the M4 until we get to the junction 32 at Tongwinlais. Entering the Taff Valley passing over The Treforest Industrial Estate.Taffs Well is in the background. The River Taff is seen and is not to be confused with The Taf which is in Pembrookeshire. Rhydyfelin is in the right with Treforest then Pontypridd furthur up the valley. Turning right over Pontypridd we look up the Rhondda Valley. Now aproaching the Cynon Vally which shall be flown past. The town of Abercynon is below the Savannah. Still over Abercynon, The Cwm Cynon is on the left with the towns of Ynysboeth,Perthcelyn,Penrhiwceiber and Mountain Ash in sight up the valley. Passing over Treharris and Edwardsville. Nelson is on the upper left. Merthyr Vale is on the left with Aberfan in the centre. There have been too many accidents involving the mining industry in Wales over the years but the saddest must have been at Aberfan. In 1963 the local authorities raised concern about the location of a slag heap above the Pantglas Junior School. Unbeknown several springs were located under the tip and heavy rain fell in October 1966. On the morning of the 21st the slag heap slipped sending a torrent of slurry down the valley side. Workers on the tip were unable to phone a warning as their phone line had repeatedly been stolen, although the speed of the slurry was so fast that there would have been no time to evacuate. The slurry demolished 20 houses and then covered the school to a depth of up to 10m. In all 144 people died, 116 were children at the school. Passing Abercanaid with Merthyr in the distance. Looking back at Pentrebach and Troedyrhiw. Over Merthyr Tydfil with Pen-y-Darren and Dowlais. In the early 1800s the many ironworks in the area were the most productive in the world. In 1844 just one works produced 50000 tons or rails for export to Russia and Siberia to build their railway network. Dowlais Iron Company then had 7 blast furnaces and the worlds most powerful rolling mill. On the Heads of the Valleys Road(A465)is an LPG storage facility near Ochr-y-Mynydd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Awesome set of shots !! I need to get Wales ASAP. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Fantastic shots and tour Martyn , your shots really show off the new Wales scenery . Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 NIcely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgreenwo Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Brilliant, Really like the look of the Valleys in these. Wales really is a stunning addition for us all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Awesome set of shots !! I need to get Wales ASAP. Adam Thanks Adam. Wales is well worth every cent. You will not be dissappointed Fantastic shots and tour Martyn , your shots really show off the new Wales scenery . Brad NIcely done! Brilliant, Really like the look of the Valleys in these. Wales really is a stunning addition for us all! Thanks for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Great shots and scenery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Lovely tour of the valleys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilby Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Fantastic shots and thanks for the tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchE Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I like 'em! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Great shots and scenery! Lovely tour of the valleys Fantastic shots and thanks for the tour! I like 'em! Well done. Thank you all for your kind comments. I will try and do some more next week end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lovell Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp1852 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Great shots, as soon as I've got some time, I'll be flying here again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydor Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well Martyn, What more can I say; than you are doing Wales proud with your tours and narration. You are also doing ORBX proud at the same time by showing off Wales in it's textured glory in a very well informed way. I shall tell the First Minister for Wales to make you a Honoured Welshman for your contributions to Wales :) Thank you for your tours. Now Rhymney Valley next maybe?? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Really nice indeed. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Awesome set of shots !! I need to get Wales ASAP. Adam +1 That's exactly what I was thinking, but only together with england of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Well Martyn, What more can I say; than you are doing Wales proud with your tours and narration. You are also doing ORBX proud at the same time by showing off Wales in it's textured glory in a very well informed way. I shall tell the First Minister for Wales to make you a Honoured Welshman for your contributions to Wales :) Thank you for your tours. Now Rhymney Valley next maybe?? James +1 A grest series of pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh4forest1 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Awesome set of shots !! I need to get Wales ASAP. +1 Super pictures Kind Regards Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjpollitt Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Whats with the 4 large dominoes in the 3rd from bottom shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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