Category:Railway scrapyards in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBPages in category "Railway scrapyards in the United Kingdom". The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Woodham Brothers - Wikipedia
WEBWoodham Brothers was a scrap metal business in Barry, Wales, that became famous for scrapping 297 British Railways steam locomotives in the 1960s. Learn about the origins, operations and legacy of the Barry Scrapyard and its role in railway preservation.
Woodham's Railway Scrap Yard - Cath Mudford
WEBWoodham's Railway Scrap Yard. The story of the legendary scrap yard of Woodham Brothers at Barry is a truly remarkable one. The man who fostered the legend, Dai Woodham, became a name familiar with steam enthusiasts and preservationists alike.
Barry: Its Railway & Port before and after Woodham’s scrapyard
WEBDec 6, 2018 · The name Barry is synonymous with railway preservation. It was the home of the world’s most famous railway scrapyard, where owner Dai Woodham, unique amongst his counterparts elsewhere, made the momentous decision not to scrap many of the main line steam locomotives he had bought, because recycling redundant wagons brought more immediate profits.
List of locomotives saved from Woodham Brothers scrapyard
WEBLearn about the history and fate of 213 steam locomotives that were rescued from Barry Island, Wales, where they were scrapped by Woodham Brothers. See the classes, dates, locations and status of the preserved engines.
BR: Railway Scrap-Yards Cripple-Sidings and Abandoned Trains: UK …
WEB13.0K members. Join group. Railway scrap-yards,Cripple Sidings and abandoned trains. UK and Eire. Engines and stock that were/are awaiting to be cut up and abandoned trains.
The 'locomotives graveyard' where hundreds of old engines were …
WEBJul 15, 2018 · The 'locomotives graveyard' where hundreds of old engines were saved from the scrapheap. There wouldn't be a railway heritage business in the UK if it wasn't for this remarkable scrapyard. In a...
scrapyards, Derby, Glasgow, Swindon, Doncaster, BREL
WEBSep 18, 2001 · A typical view of the Works yards showing a line up of locomotives in the foreground and scrap diesel multiple units in the background. Photograph courtesy Bryan Johnson. 03159 & 24052 alongside the Works awaiting scrap.
Scrapping the Old Iron Horses: Train Graveyards | British Pathé
WEBFeb 28, 2017 · All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/. Watch how trains are broken down for scrap when they are retired in this archive footage from Pathé...
Ace Reclamation Traditional Building Materials Railway Sleepers …
WEBAce Reclamation is a family run business with one of the UK's largest reclamation yards. Find reclaimed materials, architectural antiques, vintage and retro items, and new railway sleepers and scaffold boards for your projects.