A beautiful Abandoned Line. Carmarthen to Lampeter - EDS 15

#DisusedRailway #AbandonedRailway
Once again you join Rebecca and Paul in this family friendly video on their quest to visit #EveryDisusedStation in the UK. Once again you join Rebecca and Paul in South Wales.
We visited all the Abandoned Stations along the line between Carmethen and Lampeter, and even had a little time to visit Gwili Steam railway.
This is a truly stunning line, and we hope that the Steam Railway can achieve their goal of heading north from Conwil to Llanpumsaint.
Big thanks as follows:
1) Dyfan Rees for is help and time at the Gwili Steam Railway.
2) Andrea for her continued support with regards to guide and pronunciation assistance! (Yes before she arrived today we got some widely wrong!).
Weblinks:
gwili-railway....
paulwhitewick.c...
/ everydisusedstation
www.railmaponli...
Credits:
Old Maps: maps.nls.uk/
Modern Maps: www.google.com...
Images:
Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike license 2.0 - Carmarthen Town. Ben Brooksbank
www.geograph.o... - Ben Brookbank
Llanybydder, looking accros the railway station - Thomas, John,
Permission: www.library.wa...
Music: Artlist.io and Epidemic sound. Paid licensed.
1) Smile My Boy - Alon Ohana
2) Suburben Sunrise - Ran the man

[@andreabeck4409]

Loved every minute of doing these videos with you. Got so many people asking for guided tours. I may need to start charging ♥️

[@pwhitewick]

We loved having you in the videos and will certainly be back again soon!

[@alanwhite1458]

That's great!

[@iangrange7124]

Been with you from #Martinzero, loving what you guys are doing 👍👍👍

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Ian. Watch out for another Collab soon.

[@lamvespa1]

I may have said this before on previous comments , but what a great couple you both are . You work so well together to produce as usual a great standard of enjoyable and at the same time fascinating film . As usual keep up the great work . Oh ps. Who the heck would possibly want to do the thumbs down on the comments ? What dip sticks they are . Lol 😊

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Nigel. No clue, guess it's a KZbin thing!?... If they don't like it, they don't have to watch it. Hey ho.

[@cargy930]

Maybe it's just a scrolling mishap by a clumsy tablet user? I can't imagine anyone deliberately down-thumbing a Whitewick's video.

[@jamesrogers9801]

Another absolutetly brilliant video in some beautifully stunning landscape. Please carry on with your challenge.

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks James. Certainly no plans to stop making videos. 👍

[@dyfansgwr8851]

Hahaha I look like a twit We own the trackbed Great video thanks for the chance and hope to see you soon

[@pwhitewick]

Not at all Dyfan, massively appreciated your time and you'll certainly see us again.

[@dyfansgwr8851]

I'll see if I can get at least one of you a cab ride around the pool at dan-y-coed?

[@pwhitewick]

@@dyfansgwr8851 now you're talking. 👍👍👍🛤️🛤️🚂🚂

[@andreabeck4409]

At least you didn't look fat Dyfan 😂😂

[@pwhitewick]

@@andreabeck4409 oi..... I know I could lose a pound or two... 😲😁😅

[@davidsquall351]

Cool too see the young guy Dyfan interested in his areas history.

[@pwhitewick]

Yup, he certainly knows his beans.

[@dm2436]

Very polite young lad.

[@pwhitewick]

@@dm2436 yes indeed he was.

[@ludovica8221]

Bron-with !! My (5th) cousins live in the big house there called Cwmgwili and we visited them there a few years back, My cousin Griff Philipps was heavily involved with the revival of the Gwili steam railway

[@paulsealey2822]

great video as allways Rebecca and Paul

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Paul.

[@simongumbrell2955]

living in Carmarthen it's good to see you have been here they are trying to reopen the line to Aberystwyth thanks for the video guys :-)

[@pwhitewick]

That would be a massive achievement indeed.

[@pauljones3608]

It's never going to reopen, not in a million years. Shame it was closed but hindsight is a wonderful thing!

[@richardsanders7906]

I went to boarding school in Tywyn back in the day and used to travel the line from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth. it was, indeed, a lovely run. Was at the Gwili, which is now open to Abergwili, a few weeks ago.

[@bishwatntl]

Yes, Rebecca, he does waffle on, but it's in a good cause. One small point - I found it disconcerting to have multiple images during the interview at the heritage railway - I thought something had gone wrong with my browser.

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers. Yup tried something completely new. As Rebecca filmed with two cameras we realised we should have tried completely different views. Unfortunately we didn't so tried a new style.

[@bishwatntl]

@@pwhitewick No problem - glad to see new ideas - just thought it was worth giving a reaction. It took me a few moments to realise what was going on and I lost track of what was being said as a result.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Another great video! I'll look forward to seeing the Gwili Railway develop. Just the other day I was looking at the Carmarthen bypass and thinking it looked like there might just be room to relay the track alongside. The Northern extension will be amazing to!

[@Chriswizzv12]

Who pressed dislike? What is there to dislike? Muppets!!! Great vid 😃😃😃😃😃

[@pwhitewick]

Yup, I guess someone has too!.... They could always just not watch the video instead. Hey ho.

[@paulcharlton4788]

It doesn’t make any difference to KZbin, it shows viewer engagement which is all they are interested in.

[@pwhitewick]

@@paulcharlton4788 still makes you wonder though.

[@carneyalan]

Great Video. Went on that railway 2 years ago. The people running it were brilliant. Showed us everything. Even got into the Steam engine to get my photo taken :)

[@pwhitewick]

Unfortunately we didn't have a great deal of time here, but we plan to have a day back here in a while.

[@arthurbaldwin1804]

This line from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen was one of the most scenic runs in Wales until BR were to stingy to repair the river bridge in Aberystwyth signalled its closure.

[@pwhitewick]

Yup, we lived our trip here and would imagine it would make one of the most stunning routes in Britain.

[@stewartellinson8846]

Scenic, yes, profitable no. It had a ruling linespeed of 25mph and was quite lightly laid. Journeys from Carmarthen - Aber too 3 hours in the 1960s and no-one used it. The line might be a useful thing now, but these railways simply made no money and when the line was severed by flooding, the closure was inevitable.

[@eefjuh5533]

Such a friendly and clever young man at the station. And a lovely video! Thank you!

[@grahammobbs3464]

Another great video Paul and Rebecca,thanks.

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Graham. 👍👍👍

[@donohoe71]

Quality productions like your will always attract viewers. The camera quality was amazing. There were points where I thought I could shake hands with you. I did like the double screen map, excellent. The lad you interviewed was a good advert for the line, what a nice bloke. The drone is good and you use it sparingly which makes the viewer want more. Sorry for essay, I'm not a train enthusiast but love your channel and Rebecca's nest. It's saved me during lockdown.

[@colinburton113]

Colin Burton Hello Paul and Rebecca, another great video lot of interesting things and places to see. please don't stop doing these videos look forward to them lots of love to you all.

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Colin. Certainly no plans on stopping. 👍👍👍

[@Wulfbear99]

Great to continue the story of these lines your last video prompted me to buy two books one on the Manchester & Milford and the other on the Newquay and Aberaeron branch. This part of Wales is well worth a visit and thanks to Andrea we will have improved our Welsh speaking abilities! Dioch yn Fawr to you all, Brian

[@pwhitewick]

Thank you, yes Andrea has been a massive help, we wanted to squeeze in the voice records she sent us which would have been entertaining but not enough time. 👍

[@chrisrodgers5787]

Paul and Rebecca what a fabulous video, thumbs up for uploading this. Also good music too. Keep up the good work 😊👍

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Chris. Cheers for taking the time to comment. 👍👍

[@andrewholloway231]

The Gwili Steam railway, oh yes, have been on that line twice. First time was in 1982 and the second time was in 2016.

[@JonathanCreaser]

I just came across your channel yesterday, absolutely loving your videos. Brilliantly done, full of charm and really interesting information.

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks for the sub Jonathan. (You subbed right? lol). Glad you like the channel.

[@martinlee5604]

I recently rode on the Gwili Valley Steam Railway from its new starting point, Abergwili Junction. There is a large car park there, and it looks as if the station is being built up.

[@gussmedways]

Floor, Shoes, Trainers...………..Ballast. That was on "Only Connect" the other night. Such an obvious connection Paul! You might get fed up with me saying this but, once again, a great vid. Lovely to see such enthusiasm from the young chap. Heritage is so important and it's thanks to the various preserved railways that is alive and well. Look forward to the next instalment.

[@pwhitewick]

Hahaha.... I am rubbish at that quiz which only make me want to watch it more! Trust me we will never tire of positive comments so please keep them coming. Yeah Dyfan is a great guy and we love his passion and knowledge of the local area. Very inspiring.

[@allisontyler-howells5239]

Have you and Rebecca being on the train from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge? It's beautiful

[@SteamCrane]

Hope they got the extension going, it's a lovely place!

[@davekirwin]

Another good explore P&R. Music matches well, lots of interesting research and history. Great stuff!

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Dave, had a good feeling about the music the moment we found these tracks.

[@3kimcarter]

Great Video Paul and Rebecca.Just walked part of Abergavenny to Merthyr line,Govilon-Gilwern stunning.my grandfather was a fireman/engine driver on this line.

[@pwhitewick]

Brilliant, did you want our video from that line?

[@rogerswyer5357]

Very interesting and enjoyable but may I offer some advice? perhaps slow down on the commentary, not so breathless, the urgency cut's across the pastoral environment, many thanks again.

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

A favourite part of Wales for me. Thank you.

[@pwhitewick]

...and most definitely us too.

[@nickwood4776]

Beautifully filmed and nice how the old maps, ariel shots and even Streetview pulled together really helps to give the full picture. You gotta work on your Welsh though...

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Nick. 👍. I agree 100%!..... Wait, what's wrong with our Welsh.... 😅

[@Simonsvids]

@@pwhitewick Yes Welsh is a phonetic language - you can't pronounce it wrongly if you learn the alphabet, and that won't take more than 10 mins of your time! It is the oldest indigenous language of Britain so every Brit should learn to pronounce it, just as New Zealanders learn how to pronounce Maori.

[@ieuanharries429]

An update, They've had the rail extended further back to abergwili with a bigger car park if you'd like to return there soon.

[@simongumbrell2955]

also maes in Welsh is pronounced mice in English is know it's a bit confusing but once your here long enougn :-)

[@pwhitewick]

I think we need a little pocket dictionary!

[@cargy930]

@@pwhitewick I think a Welsh pocket dictionary would need an enormous pocket to fit in all those consonants!

[@pwhitewick]

@@cargy930 fair comment.

[@tyronekelly2462]

But maes was maes long before the English language had evolved; and long before the ancestors of the English had arrived on these islands

[@GhostTheory]

Great job guys, the effort pays off.

[@pwhitewick]

Thank you. Could use a few cinematography tips from you guys!

[@eddieknox9874]

are all these abandoned lines in scotland?

[@pwhitewick]

These are in Wales.

[@allisontyler-howells5239]

They should reinstate a line from Carmarthen to Aberystwyth

[@michaelpilling9659]

Another Gem, Super film. Very interesting facts and information. What scenery for a heritage line.

[@bobparsons77]

Part of the old rail line is now a nature walk>> forthjunction.ca/news-independent1009-donalda-railline.htm

[@breeze1472]

Have you done or do you intend to do the Old Brecon to Neath Old railway line?

[@pwhitewick]

Hey, not done as yet, but certainly on our list, sooner rather than later.

[@alanwhite1458]

It's usually useful and helpful waffle though!!!!!!

[@johnpenny5638]

Stop frowning you two! You'll get old before your time!!

[@pwhitewick]

Too late John. Also lets call it squinting from the lovely sun in Wales!

[@lasalleman]

Beautiful countryside. The abandoned overgrown RR right of way. Seems like a mystical portal. You can almost imagine the pathways you walk leading to another world. Reminds me of a short story by Ray Bradbury.

[@pwhitewick]

That would be amazing for sure!

[@christycullen2355]

I live around town minutes away from bronwydd in Carmarthen

[@treefiddy5092]

Ll is said together to make a sound at the back of the throat as you begin to spit but hold it at roof of your mouth with the tongue.

[@eddieknox9874]

mountain bikes would be a good asset, get around alot quicker i less time

[@radioman1170]

Great video - love both of your enthusiasm!

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Leigh 👍👍

[@microbusss]

love seeing videos that the roadbed is gong to be rebuilt & opened Take that Mr Beeching!!

[@pwhitewick]

Likewise. Trackbed owned which is great. (N.B. although this wasn't closed by Breeching, but agreed).

[@stuartfraser1856]

Wasn't he a Dr? What was his Doctorate in?

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Oooh I'm glad you visited this route as it's absolutely stunning countryside. Used to have family living near there. I do enjoy your videos :)

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Samantha. We long to go back here as soon as we can!

[@pauldooley6044]

What music are you playing, really cool?

[@terryansell6641]

Thank you for a fun video keep them coming

[@MrJtappin]

You need to work on your Welsh pronunciation.... Suggest trousers to avoid ticks when walking in these places, not shorts...Lyme disease is nasty

[@pwhitewick]

We are certainly trying to improve it! 👍👍

[@rexgeorg7324]

It still was operational use in the 70's

[@TIMMEH19991]

damn it that cookie looks good!

[@pwhitewick]

Ooooooh yes.

[@cargy930]

@@pwhitewick Bit cheeky of him to call Rebecca "cookie" though!

[@motelghost477]

I would unsubscribe if you started doing stupid click-bait thumbnails.

[@pwhitewick]

As we said in the video there is zero chance of that happening. Just an understanding of how YouTibe algorithms work and the desire to get the channel seen by a few more peeps. 👍👍

[@richardjellis9186]

Talking about click bait... just put 'gone wrong' or 'banned' in the title and you're golden.😁

[@pwhitewick]

One must feed the KZbin Algorithm. It was this or "We fell off a viaduct".

[@edward_4073]

Love the video! Quick question: what's the website you use with the two maps at the same time? Also if you do any of the disused stations of the south Wales valleys, could I join you as I know them well and I probably spend tok much time looking at maps of the area (and can help with Welsh prenounciation). But don't suddenly decide to do them soon just because I'm saying because I assume you've got lots of plans for various other lines before then.

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Edward. The site is part of the National Library of Scotland. Just Google "side by side maps". Best if you drop us an email at [e-mail] cheers.

[@muttt.whopull3252]

When are you doing the Isle of Wight? I went there in 1981,2 and 3 with a mate for holidays on our motorbikes and we travelled round trying to find the old lines and stations, would be great to see it all done more professional and on film.

[@pwhitewick]

Possible at the end of the summer? We have a stacked out schedule over the next few months, but will try and squeeze it in asap.

[@manmeetsinghmahajan6183]

Nice one Team.keep it up.Best wishes.

[@pwhitewick]

Thank you 👍👍

[@annepegum3351]

Ah spotted one of your favourite DMU's Paul - surprised it made the final edit. Ha ha !! 😎😂😃

[@pwhitewick]

Haha..... It's an old one, so it's forgiven

[@MerciaMoto]

Brilliant I never miss a video, looking forward to the next instalment 👍🏻

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers David. 👍👍

[@Kae6502]

:)

[@davesmith2403]

What a great introduction to your channel and videos! This part of Wales is right where my dad lives (already sent him the link) so I know he'll love it too.

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Dave. Great stuff, beautiful area.

[@TheEmbeddedHobbyist]

Bit late in seeing this video, but about 20 years ago i spent a week over the Xmas holiday laying tracks on the Gwili railway. Hard work but great fun was had, sleeping in old carriages and evenings in the pub.

[@simonc858]

Fabulous, I drove over that bridge at Maesycrugiau, just the other day, out on my rounds, had no idea it was even there, great to see it here. Simon

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Simon. A beautiful area you are lucky enough to work in. I am very jealous.

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video, very interesting,some lovely vintage trains,and beautiful countryside 😀

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Shaun. Not a shortage of places to explore here!

[@carolinegray3150]

Nice video

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Caroline.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Managed to 'catch up' and watched this today and there some beautiful scenery, I was in Carmarthern last Tuesday and there was some amazing scenery, great video

[@pwhitewick]

Thank you Simon, very much appreciated. Unfortunately we didn't get to see much of Carmarthen itself!

[@Sim0nTrains]

@@pwhitewick To be fair, nether did I, I was trying to get the railways around Pembroke Dock, Fisguard Harbour and Milford Haven cleared since I never travelled more west than Llanelli

[@nickthorne1442]

🚂👍😇

[@harleancarpenter8043]

And we love both of you too. For those of us with little (or less) mobility, you are an absolute boon

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Stevie. Very much appreciated.

[@joylunn3445]

My neck of the woods, fab.

[@pwhitewick]

And what a lovely neck of the woods it is

[@joylunn3445]

My horses are stabled just above where the Aberystwyth to Llanilar line crosses the river so I ride that stretch regularly.@@pwhitewick

[@allisontyler-howells5239]

@@joylunn3445 lovely part of the world

[@dragon-lf9ow]

I'm glad I found you guys you show some real nice places

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Dragon. Lots more planned!

[@celticwanderer6407]

Awesome Video loads of great rail line that been taken up in south and mid wales

[@pwhitewick]

too right. An absolute abundance.

[@davie941]

omg im first , hi paul and rebecca , great video , been waiting for this lol , :)

[@pwhitewick]

heeellllloooooo Davie.

[@davie941]

@@pwhitewick heeellloooo you two , hope you are both well :)

[@RichardWells1]

Enjoyable journey and interesting info about the intentions of the heritage railway. (BTW: thanks for not doing anything silly with your titles! They're fine as they are!)

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Richard. We are trying to get the balance right between sensible title with our brand but also enough to capture the attention of some potential new viewers too.

[@cargy930]

I really ned to have my eyes checked; I misread that as "...doing anything silly with your titties" :D:D:D

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Bless you 2

[@MrBook123456]

looking good

[@bobparsons77]

Old disused rail lines can have some rare wildflowers..here in Alberta. great birding too.

[@Roblilley999]

kiam la blankluktoj faras videojn, miaj okuloj lumigas kaj mi ridetas de orelo al orelo. alia frakasanta vidbendo de la "alia" fervoja paro. serioze (jes, mi povas esti serioza) viaj filmetoj estas mirindaj.

[@pwhitewick]

I bonas vidi tiun seriozan flankon de vi, sinjoro Robert, ni ĝojas, ke vi ĝuas la kanalon. Daŭre disvastigu la vorton por ni, kaj ni estos ĉiam dankemaj.

[@Roblilley999]

@@pwhitewick La ĉefa kialo por vidi viajn vidbendojn estas la interkompreniĝo. La pejzaĝo kaj la informoj estas ĉiam bonus. La Rizaj Krispaj Kestoj (Kelloggs) nur cirkulos la mondon de saĝo.

[@B-Mozzer]

Removing the brick/stone side if a bridge could be to make it wider without a re-build

[@pwhitewick]

Which bridge?

[@B-Mozzer]

@@pwhitewick the one you were at with only one wall & railing on the other side ?? so modern vehicles can use the bridge at little cost without a full re-build

[@cargy930]

@@B-Mozzer Or, maybe a vehicle took the side out at some point in the past, and they repaired it cheaply?

[@pwhitewick]

@@cargy930 possibly, but the steel work does look very old and similar to a station further north on the line.

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent video it is very good to see a railway line reopening 👍

[@johnhealy8513]

This video is really great. Paul and Rebecca are much more interesting than Geoff and Vicki who are so irritating.

[@pwhitewick]

Glad you enjoyed the video John. Alas of it wasn't for the dynamic duo we wouldn't have started making videos. 👍

[@martinpook5707]

Excellent, but no mention of the Aberayron (Aberaeron) Branch

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Martin. We had all the coordinates on our list (as with them Emlyn Branch), but ran out of time. Both branches are on this list for the next trip to Wales.

[@martinpook5707]

@@pwhitewick I'll look forward to it - I'm in Ciliau Aeron

[@pwhitewick]

@@martinpook5707 can't guarantee when though.... I'll need my Welsh guide at hand!

[@donsharpe5786]

Where is episode 11?

[@pwhitewick]

Good question. We think its the Martin Zero one!?.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHcoWp5ic19a6M

[@lindamccaughey8800]

Loved this thanks

[@pwhitewick]

Thanks Linda. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@furryanimal8776]

Mice-err-creeg-e-aye

[@pwhitewick]

Are you binge watching..... I mean that's cool... But leave some for laters right? 😅

[@railwaychristina3192]

Strata Florida!

[@pwhitewick]

Yay

[@oliverdavies9861]

Dyfan boi!!

[@doncoffey5820]

Excellent as always. It doesn’t seem that long since it was closed. It makes me wonder if some of these lines survived just a bit longer they would have made it to the era of realising how important railways are and still be here if that makes sense. Do you mind me asking what camera you use and what software you use for editing?

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Don. There are often lines where we ponder how and why they ever opened, this one however is certainly not one of them. Travel by train from Carmarthen to Aber now and it'll take you over 6 hours. Plus its stunning of course! Equipment: Canon 80D GoPro Hero Black 7 Rode Mic Edit: PowerDirector (Yup) Phones: Most pictures we use our phones as the shots Rebecca's Samsung takes are amazing.

[@alanjennings3584]

The Whitewicks l

[@simongumbrell2955]

by the way some Welch pronunciation for u llanpuimsaint ..ll =cl so to pronounce it clanpimsignt also DD in a word is th in English so bronwydd is bronwyth how this helps u

[@jhgrees]

Simon your Welch should be Welsh and ll is not pronounced cl (A common English mistake). Check this for ll sound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noKleIKYbM6EkJI

[@maxpayne2574]

Welsh a language composed mostly of flem

[@pauljones3608]

Idiot.