Abercanaid: From wharf at Abercanaid, east across the River Taff to Lower Pentrebach (½m. Plateway, 4' 2" gauge).
Dyhewyd or Maes Mawr. At Upper Boat (Pont Maes Mawr), west-south-west across the River Taff to Dehewyd Pits near Church Village (2¼m).
Gurnos Quarry (Merthyr): From Cyfartha Works north to Gurnos Quarry
Llancaiach: At Abercynon, east then north to Gellygaer Quarry (2¾m). Also known as Smith's or Powell's Tramroad. Branch at Nelson, north to Tophill Pits (1m)
Pentyrch Forge: From Melyngriffith Ironworks, west then north to Pentyrch Forge (2½m)