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The southern section of the Central Wales Line was a route of many contras From the rural charm of Mid Wales, the line passed through the western fringes of the South Wales coal mining area which also boasted other spheres of industrial activity. Finally, by complete contrast, the last part of the route followed the coast where sand blown onto the track was a constant problem. The photographs in this album show a diverse array of motive power with former LMS locomotives hauling the through traffic, whilst the local traffic was the preserve of small GWR engines.

It is September 2016. The UK is in the grip of austerity following a second banking collapse. Oil supplies have all but dried up. The priority of a provisional government is energy - energy to power transport, industry, agriculture, homes, schools and hospitals. A skeleton rail service already operates with the aid of coal-fired steam locomotives requisitioned from preservation societies. There is no international credit. Trade - where it occurs - is by barter. Energy is the new wealth. David Sewell is a retired - but still youthful - engineer passionate about technology as much for its...