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Torpantau is to the north of Merthyr Tydfil, at the northernmost point of the Brecon Mountain Railway.
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A zoomed-in view, showing Pontsticill reservoir.
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A zoomed-in view of the area.
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A keychart to the area.
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Ahh, there's the tunnel portal!
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Just inside! After this photo, I walked straight through to the Southern end without taking photos. That way, I could see what would be of interest for the way back!
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Looking up the cutting from the Southern portal, towards Torpantau station site.
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Looking back on the southern portal.
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Back inside we go!
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Rounding the curve!
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Total darkness looking north.
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Glimmer of light to the south!
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Byebye southern portal!
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A section of old bullhead rail!
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One of the many refuges.
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The old bullhead rail which is holding this refuge ceiling up is definitely not strong anymore. (Only just noticed that I took this photo due to the spider!)
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A bloody midge went right across my shot as I took it! Hence the white line at the bottom.
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Soot!
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Obligatory "In the refuge" photo.
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The lining here was in very good condition.
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Looking back south.