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Hay-on-Wye Railway Station, Cusop

The Hereford To Hay-on-Wye Train Crossing Whitney-on-Wye Rail Bridge October 1962, 2 Months before the line was closed

Hay-on-Wye Railway Station  in Cusop, 24th August 1962,4 Months before the line was closed.

Transcription of original letter donated to Cusop History Group by Mary Ridger 

 

To the Committee of the Hay Railway Company

                                                                                                            Hay Railway Lodge

                                                                                                                        9th March 1833

 

Gentlemen

                        I beg leave to inform you that the Hay Railway is in as good a state of repair as the Season of the Year will allow – The Fences, Culverts and Embankments are in good order – The Tunnel stands as usual, as does also the Sheep-house Bridge.

 

                        The flood in the River Wye (in December last) washed down part of the Railway near Pontvane, & I think it will be adviseable when the water will allow to erect a dry wall at the Place to prevent as much as possible future Damage.

 

                        The House let to Mr and Mrs Jas Price at the Hay Wharf requires repairing.

 

                        The Trade on the Road continues Steady and the Quantity of coal now taken along the Railway has considerably increased since the reduction of Tonnage in April last.

 

                                                                        I have the hnor to remain

                                                                                    Gentleman

                                                                        Your obedient humble Sern

                                                                                                S B Jones.

 

 

 

Added 23 August 2016 by MGR.

Hay Railway Lodge is probably the former Cock Inn rented by the Hay Railway as its offices with siding and wharf behind. The building is now occupied by Jones's store.[1]

"Reduction of Tonnage in April last" refers to a reduction in tolls for coal carried along the Railway introduced in April 1832.[2]

Stephen Bowen Jones was 'Superintendent of the Line' from 1831 until he resigned sometime before 1850. Bowen was from Swansea and was required to provide a bond of £1000. His salary was £112 per annum with living accommodation provided at Llanhamlach.[3]

 

[1] Rattenbury and Cook The Hay and Kington Railway (Rattenbury) p. 40

[2] Rattenbury did  not have sight of this letter. (Rattenbury) p. 56

[3] (Rattenbury) pp. 56 & 127

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