Riding the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge steam railway in the open coach!

[@19Mammut58]

Thank you for the Video. In 1970, when i was 12 years old, i spend my holiday with my parents in Borth, visiting my aunt and uncle. They invited us to have a trip to devils bridge. I am from Germany and this was my first journey to Wales. I remember the trip, on a warm and sunny day with this little steamtrain, was very exiting.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

What lovely memories. I think I was just about as excited as 12 year old you on this trip. Best wishes to you and thank you for watching 👍

[@VVellieMan]

What a super little railway, another of those hidden gems dotted around Wales. As always a great video, thanks for taking us along.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you. As you can tell from my face on the video, it was def my pleasure!

[@jacobkilby]

Great video! I went on this I think in 2008, when the station was slightly further down the line towards where the carriage shed is now. Looks like there's been a lot of investment in the terminus there and at the intermediate stops, which were looking quite bare from what I remember.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yeah there was loads of investment. A railway that was certainly doing some great things. As you can tell, I really loved it! Thanks for watching 👍

[@ds1868]

Although Aber Uni was only founded in 1872, it is still the oldest university in Wales. Aber also has the National Copyright Library in Wales, which sits just below the modern campus at Penglais. This is a large campus which belies the older University building in town which now only serves admin functions for the university. Student population now is around 8,000, which is huge compared to the town, and contrasts with the 3,000 when i was there in the early 1980s.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

@@ds1868 great information, thanks for that 👍 ... and thanks for watching too 👍

[@williampayne7678]

I've been on the Vale of Reidol Railway it's a Awesome

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes it really is great! Thanks for watching 👍

[@johnmurray8428]

Nice video, thank you. You are as stoic as I would be outside. My wife would say something else, but she would had opted for 1st class.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you. It was the only way to travel. 😀 I felt like i was the one in first class!

[@koputai]

The Missus and I rode the VOR when we visited from Australia in 2022. What a lovely line, with spectacular scenery, though where it passes the dairy it was very on the nose. I’ll do it again one day for sure. Thanks for the video Johnny.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching 👍

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

Love this video, Vale of Rheidol locos are based off 2 engines built by Davies And Metcalfe of Romiley, Greater Manchester, but sadly both are scrapped now.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks for the extra info 👍

[@melvynbuckton6881]

Wonderful video terrific shots stunning scenery informative commentary. Thoroughly enjoyed it thanks!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

How nice of you to say so. Thank you so much. As you can tell, I had a wonderful day making the video!

[@colinriley123]

Well done. Stunning! A gem! And you know I had never even heard of it. Lovely to hear you refer to the "young couple". Like the "betrothed" , not something you hear much today. Put together with Fridays video we had an excellent excursion. You make it look effortless but a lot of work goes into that illusion, I'm sure.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yep, you got it Colin. I'm a swan. Graceful up top, but lots of peddling under the water 🤣 Thanks as always for the support 👍

[@vicsams4431]

Did this line as a day trip from beyond Euston and back. Using the 07.30 Euston to Pwllheli as far as Machynelleth.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

what a fine day out! Thanks for watching another 👍

[@nuinmarnuinmar5321]

So jealous! Great video, thank you.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you. I had a lot of fun making it!

[@cryzcryz2345]

Wow! What an amazing trip! I love narrow-gauge trains! I think I must watch tis video one more time or more 😍🤗 Thank you for sharing this movie!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

If only i could do the trip twice. I loved it! Thank you as always for watching. 👍

[@kevinellis8869]

Excellent video, the line is on our list. We're slowly working our way through all the heritage railways in Wales.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks Kevin. It was great, as you saw. I strongly advise going "off season" so you get more space and also the staff have more time to chat. Thanks for watching another 👍

[@MervynPartin]

It is about 55 years since I last travelled on that line, but it is now too far away for me to reach easily since emigrating (to England). It looked cold in that open coach- The first class looked much more inviting. The scenery on the return journey did look different and better in my opinion, but you don't get the sound of the engine so much. I do like to hear the sounds of the journey, which is why your video is so much better than those who spoil it all with a music overlay. Excellent production.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, I can see why the 1st class is attractive, but I had a base layer and a woolly hat so I was OK in the cold (but it was still pretty cold) - but nothing beats hanging out of the carriage. Obviously I have used music a bit myself, but I also agree that it is better to keep the natural sounds if you can - especially a ride like this where it's all about the chuffing and the clanking! Thank you so much for watching - I'm still new enough to this to still be knocked out when people enjoy what I do 👍

[@nathansealey6270]

That really has brought back memories, I remember riding on it on a lovely sunny day as a child, even the booking office hasn’t changed that much

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thank you. I'm happy to have brought back some fond memories 👍

[@Andrewjg_89]

Very nice locomotive and awesome scenery as well. 10/10 😍👍

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@dustpanandthebrush5293]

Couldn't agree more even an open wagon next to the loco is the best seat in the house

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes indeed! 👍 Thanks for watching 😃

[@alanlake5220]

V.O.R. has some of the best Gents toilets i have been in , stunning period tiles on the walls .

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes, I think they like a bit of the attention to detail. The one's at Devil's Bridge were more of a portakabin affair. But no doubt they will get the treatment at some future date. Thanks for watching 👍

[@davidsheriff8989]

Know this are well, would have liked to have a trip out on this...

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Yes it was really cool. Thanks for watching another 👍

[@ampersand.]

What a dear little train, thanks for sharing your trip. First class looks very posh - no doubt rather pricey though!

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

...yes. I didn't even ask the price. If i was a millionaire I could afford an even warmer coat so NOTHING would tempt me from the open coach!

[@colinriley123]

Down the stream the swans all glide; It's quite the cheapest way to ride.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

...and you didn't know but tomorrow Johnny Hoover Travels on the bus (cos it's better). Cork to Waterford by bus will be a vid, unless there's a disaster under the waterline...

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

RIP Spike ❤️

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Enjoyed this JH! Been a long time since I was on the VoR - probably like you say in BR blue days when I was in the Rail Riders! Seems prices have gone up too. The first class carriage looked nice but I dare say that was a little more on the price too. Supplement?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I just looked up first class price and it is £52.80 rtn. Really should have mentioned that in the vid! Can't imagine ever wanting to leave the open sided coach - but I'm just a kid

[@1972scenic]

1:54 🍺❤️🇵🇱

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

Hmm yes. I think i may rename the channel "Johnny Hoover Travels and drinks beer" 🍺😃

[@1972scenic]

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Gooood idea. 😃

[@Travels_Tim]

How do you do your maps please?

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

I use some pretty standard Mac presentation software on top of OpenRailmap maps. I'm not home right now (cos I'm recording more content) but when I get home I'll share more details.

[@JohnnyHooverTravels]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/poqZfoOsi76psMk Shows you how to do it in Keynote on the Mac