Nantyffyllon

At this time the town was largely served by two local independent operators, Brewers of Caerau (two-tone blue) and Llynfi Motors of Maesteg. Both operators had a mix of new and second hand vehicles, all single deck. The two Brewer buses are 605MNY (left) an AEC Reliance with Weymann bodywork new in 1961 and MBO518F (right) an AEC Swift with Alexander bodywork, new to Cardiff City Transport in 1968 but sold on at a relatively young age in 1976. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link The bus station is much improved from the basic open area seen here, with dedicated bays and shelters Link . The fire station with its tower has disappeared.

The 14.15 service to Cardiff and onward, in a somewhat exotic conjunction of routes, to Cheltenham Spa is readied for departure.

Bombardier Derby built class 170 Diesel Multiple Unit No. 170205 at Maesteg. As of 2022 these units operate the hourly service between Maesteg and Cheltenham. The current Maesteg station was built in 1992 for re-introduction of passenger services between Bridgend and Maesteg, the previous station closed upon withdrawal of services in 1970. The line remained in use until 1985 serving collieries and a washery beyond Maesteg. The current station is now the terminus of the line.

Maesteg coal tram, and commemoration plaque for the colliers of the valley

The old police station at Caerau.

Forested hillsides looking North from B4282

Near the centre of the square

Looking NE for a good rooftop view across this square towards the hillside on the opposite side of the valley

The former blast-engine house of the Llynfi Ironworks, now the Reception Area of the Maesteg Sports Centre.

Road bridge cast at the Maesteg Ironworks c.1835

Maesteg Fire Station, Coegnant Road, Nantyffyllon, Maesteg is part of South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

This photo was taken near the town of Maesteg