Steve Cook
Flying Squad
Had a bit of a road trip yesterday in the Caterham, heading out into Mid-Wales for a spot of scenery appreciation (and a little bit of hooning if I'm honest 
). One of the stops on the way was New Radnor - I'd driven past it last year without realising, so made more of an effort this time round. I popped in to the office briefly to get some prices for camping, then on my way out snapped the goods shed which is still standing derelict but looks in pretty good repair.
A close up shot without the toy
The station building has also been extended - I didn't go any closer as people were staying in it and I'd woken up most of the campsite with my arrival anyway
I did start tracing the route of the line, but having got to Dolyhir to find the building in the middle of a quarry I gave up, snapped a shot as close as I could get (and you can't see the building anyway!) and carried on with my tour.
I had a good look for Penhydd but couldn't find it anywhere
I have to say that Geoff has captured the area very nicely indeed - in hindsight I could have just stayed at home and read his blog! I spent an hour or so driving the local roads and soaking up what it all looks and feels like, then drove the A44 towards Rhayader to get an idea of the type of terrain to be crossed if the line had continued westward. Its all rather pleasant, even if your a**e is only six inches off the deck 
Not the most suitable transport for a 'recon', but I wouldn't have it any other way - if 'summer' stays, I'll do it again 
). One of the stops on the way was New Radnor - I'd driven past it last year without realising, so made more of an effort this time round. I popped in to the office briefly to get some prices for camping, then on my way out snapped the goods shed which is still standing derelict but looks in pretty good repair.A close up shot without the toy
The station building has also been extended - I didn't go any closer as people were staying in it and I'd woken up most of the campsite with my arrival anyway
I did start tracing the route of the line, but having got to Dolyhir to find the building in the middle of a quarry I gave up, snapped a shot as close as I could get (and you can't see the building anyway!) and carried on with my tour.
I had a good look for Penhydd but couldn't find it anywhere
I have to say that Geoff has captured the area very nicely indeed - in hindsight I could have just stayed at home and read his blog! I spent an hour or so driving the local roads and soaking up what it all looks and feels like, then drove the A44 towards Rhayader to get an idea of the type of terrain to be crossed if the line had continued westward. Its all rather pleasant, even if your a**e is only six inches off the deck Not the most suitable transport for a 'recon', but I wouldn't have it any other way - if 'summer' stays, I'll do it again 
the 4518 through Staylittle is nice on a good day, which would count today out