How Coal Power Station Merry-Go-Round Trains Really Worked. For decades, Britain’s coal-fired power stations relied on one of the most efficient freight systems ever devised — the Merry-Go-Round coal train. In this video, we take a close look at how these remarkable trains worked, moving millions of tonnes of coal directly from colliery to power station without ever stopping. From bottom-discharge wagons and continuous loading, to purpose-built loops that allowed trains to creep through power st

How Coal Power Station Merry-Go-Round Trains Really Worked For decades, Britain’s coal-fired power stations relied on one of the most efficient freight systems ever devised — the Merry-Go-Round coal train. In this video, we take a close look at how these remarkable trains worked, moving millions of tonnes of coal directly from colliery to power station without ever stopping. From bottom-discharge wagons and continuous loading, to purpose-built loops that allowed trains to creep through power sta