Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour

This book covers the important main line section of line between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour, including the Cunard passenger liners between New York and Liverpool calling at Fishguard in 1909. It also provides a detailed look at Whitland, where the rail service has been transformed since the end of steam.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the significant main line section of the railway line between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour, which commenced operations in 1906 and succeeded New Milford (later Neyland) as the primary terminus. In 1909, Cunard passenger liners commenced calling at Fishguard, marking the beginning of a remarkable three- to four-year period during which swift connecting trains operated to Paddington and the Continent via Dover. Additionally, noteworthy branches emerged from this line at Whitland (serving Pembroke Dock) and Cardigan, although the latter was closed as part of the Beeching cuts in 1964. The book offers a detailed exploration of Whitland, highlighting the profound transformation that the rail service has undergone since the era of steam. It showcases the Milk services originating from Whitland and Carmarthen, as well as the Fish services from Milford Haven. Furthermore, the book anticipates the coverage of Oil Trains in a future volume.

Weight: 1150g
Dimension: 224 x 289 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526795786