Horseriders near Dolau

The train continues past Knighton, Knucklas and Dolau.

A few minutes past mid-day we arrive in Llandrindod Wells. We should have had a half hour break here. At least a couple of fish and chip shops appear to be within a cock-stride of the station.

Alas, we were supposed to have left at 11.42 following the arrival of the train from Swansea. Instead the local train has been awaiting our arrival. As it heads North, we continue South.

Llandeilo

On then through the Tywi Valley where a new bridge replaces one swept away in heavy floods a few years back.

At 1.45pm we come to a halt in Llandeilo. We cannot proceed until the next train from Swansea has passed.

I go down to the buffet and get a couple of Cornish pasties.

We leave Llandeilo at 2.20pm and are still a long way from Cardiff.