These pictures show the route the Mumbles Train took from Rutland Street to St. Helen's Station. Most of this area has been redeveloped. A new road has replaced the Mumbles and Shrewsbury railway lines. Some landmarks remain such as Swansea Prison and the pedestrian footbridge.

 

This is the pedestrian footbridge at St. Helen's. The bridge has been used for decades by people going to the beach. The St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket ground can be seen in the distance on the right hand side of the road.

Below right is the view towards the Mumbles, taken from the pedestrian footbridge.The modern building in the distance is part of University College, Swansea. The St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket ground is on the right. The last rugby international was played here in 1954. Where do you think the track of the Mumbles train ran?

In the video, a Mumbles Train approaches the pedestrian footbridge from the Mumbles on route to the Rutland Street terminus. The film was shot from the footbridge, shortly before the closure of the Mumbles Railway. When you play the video, notice any similarities to the photographs taken from the footbridge. The video commentary will help you.

Above left is the view from the pedestrian footbridge towards Swansea. The photograph, which looks down Oystermouth Road, was taken in July 1995.

The City and County of Swansea's County Hall can be seen in the distance. The road junction on the left leads to St. Helen's Road. This road was the main route into the centre of Swansea before Oystermouth Road was developed into a dual carriageway.