[6][7] It took its name from the bridge over the River Rhymney which was situated a short distance to the south-east; the nearest settlement was the village of Llechrhyd.

[11] This structure has been described as "resembling a peasant's dwelling from the bleak wastes of northern China".

[12] Rhymney Bridge itself was situated in a desolate location, with scant protection from the inclement weather provided by a weather-boarded footbridge linking the platforms.

[14] As a result of decline in the local industry and the costs of working the line between Abergavenny and Merthyr,[15] passenger services ended on 4 January 1958.

[19] The last public service over the Merthyr line was an SLS railtour on 5 January 1958 hauled by LNWR 0-8-0 49121 and L&NWR Coal Tank No.