Welsh Highland Railway - Driver's Eye View - Part 1 - Porthmadog to Rhyd Ddu

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@ronvalente65
@ronvalente65 10 ай бұрын
We walked a lot of this track before the build, my friend mike and myself spent many days and weeks viewing and dreaming about it being finished, unfortunatley Mike only ever got to see it as far as Beddgellert, he passed two years before completion, This is a wonderful railway that is a credit to the hard work by some fantastic workers and volunteers.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 10 ай бұрын
Hello, I did the same as you and your friend Mike. As long ago as the mid 60's I used to walk the trackbed with my father and grandfather wondering what it must have been like to see a train running through the Aberglaslyn Pass. I'm sorry to hear that your friend Mike didn't get to see the line completed. The people who brought this wonderful line back to life certainly deserve a well earned "thank you".
@dinshawmuncherjee5123
@dinshawmuncherjee5123 4 жыл бұрын
May this gorgeous countryside and this train live forever.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful to those who had the vision and tenacity to make this unlikely dream a reality for all to enjoy.
@THEgodofAzurlanenodebate
@THEgodofAzurlanenodebate 3 жыл бұрын
Here here
@paulhaynes8045
@paulhaynes8045 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant - thank you. When I used to holiday in Wales, this was a memory and a far-off dream, hard to believe it's really there again now. A wonderful achievement.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
I know how you felt, when my grandfather used to take me for a walk through the gorge in the late sixties, I found it dificult to beleive there had ever been a railway.
@terryashton3541
@terryashton3541 2 жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely great video, I now live in Australia but if I ever get back to the UK this will be No 1 on my list, I often travelled around these parts when British Rail were running back in the early 1960s and once travelled from Pwllheli to Carmarthen but alas these routes don't exist anymore, this is why this little railway is so important to not only visitors but to the local communities, long may it continue.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm looking forward to returning to Australia for more railway adventures, hopefully the Savannahlander and the railways of Tasmania. You were lucky to have ridden the Pwllheli to Caernarfon line, something I'd love to have done. If you able to get back to the UK some day, I'm sure you'll love the Welsh Highland Railway, it's a gem with a character similar to that of Australia's Puffing Billy.
@wealdhurstmodelrailway9666
@wealdhurstmodelrailway9666 2 жыл бұрын
No railway has the right to be this beautiful and unique. All those old disused sidings disappearing off to the sides. Make my imagination run wild as to what they were used for. Brilliant video!
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, this is a railway that holds a special place in my heart, when my grandfather used to tell me the footpath we were walking on was once a narrow gauge railway, I thought he was pulling my leg, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I'd one day ride a train where I had once walked. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@sleeplessingc
@sleeplessingc Жыл бұрын
that was an honor to watch. The countryside was beautiful. thank you for sharing this with us.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, North Wales is very beautiful and riding the train is a lovely way to see it without spoiling it.
@thadhorner5129
@thadhorner5129 Жыл бұрын
Lovely countryside
@christopherbraiden6713
@christopherbraiden6713 4 жыл бұрын
A beautiful railway and a beautiful place thanks for the lovely ride!!😎🚃🚃🚂
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Christopher, this is one of my favourite holiday destinations, beautiful scenery, fascinating history, narrow gauge steam, I've even known the sun to shine occasionally.
@ShaileshSharma-jp4jl
@ShaileshSharma-jp4jl 4 жыл бұрын
i Heartly enjoy this video Thanks 💖👍👍👍🍫🍫
@prisonerfan
@prisonerfan 3 жыл бұрын
We went on this journey in June 2019. It was the most lovely scenic route. There are stops on the journey that you can alight. One is Pont Croesor where you can visit the Glaslyn Osprey Centre. We had a lovely time in Caernarfon before returning to Porthmadog. Well worth it..
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, from your channel name, I guess you visited Portmeirion whilst you were in the area. As you point out the line doesn't just go from one place to another, it serves places that are worth visiting in their own right, such the Glaslyn Osprey Centre, Beddgelert Village, Beddgelert Forest and Snowdon Ranger for an alternative walk to the the summit of Mount Snowdon. It is a beautiful part of the world.
@alexrichardson6461
@alexrichardson6461 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed every moment. Thank you.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@PsyFiEye
@PsyFiEye 2 жыл бұрын
That looks like one of the most beautiful train rides I've ever seen. I'll definitely be watching part 2.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, it's probably the most scenic route in Wales, with it's ever changing scenery, starting and finishing at sea level with some challenging gradients to lift the train over the mountainous middle section.
@_RailWay_
@_RailWay_ 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent trip on the steam train! 👍💥🚂🔥
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@fidomusic
@fidomusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I was lucky. I did my undergraduate degree at Bangor University, and finished up living in various places in north west Wales for three and a half years. I have lived in eight countries, and I have never seen anything to match the beauty of North Wales.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
There is something very special about Welsh scenery, the mountains are not the highest and it rains a lot. I love the dry stone walls, pretty villages and glorious coastline, there are few places in the world to beat walking across Barmouth bridge on a warm sunny evening, the views are stunning. I've been fortunate to see a bit of the world, there are many awesome places, but few come close to matching North Wales, with its wonderful scenery, intriguing folk lore, unpronounceable place names and fascinating industrial heritage of which the narrow gauge railways are an integral part.
@BobCratchit-773
@BobCratchit-773 Жыл бұрын
Da iawn Fido 😁
@melkiorwiseman5234
@melkiorwiseman5234 4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing the originals of these trips but it's nice to watch them again. Your explanation of how spring-loaded "trailing" points work was good. I can remember standing on the overhead foot-bridge near the train station in my town and watching shunting operations going on, with a couple of sets of points being weight-loaded rather than spring-loaded but giving the same effect. The points would be held in one position unless someone pulled the lever or unless a wagon came through from the trailing end of the "unselected" track, and I would watch the lever jump as the rolling wagon pushed the points temporarily to the position to allow the wagon go through.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed it a second time. The spring points alarmed so many viewers, I thought I'd try to explain how they worked, usually I can find something on the internet I can post a link to, but I didn't find an explanation for sprung or weighted points. Like yourself, I can remember the days when wagons were individually shunted, it was common practice to allow wagons to push the point blades over in the manner you describe.
@robertcoleman4861
@robertcoleman4861 4 жыл бұрын
A beautiful part of the world thanks tim ,Even better 2nd time round,It would be nice to spend a couple of days at the forest campsite, cheer's bob.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, I'm glad you enjoyed it, I spent many happy holidays on the forest campsite, my children used to love playing in the river. The railway was an overgrown footpath when we first visited, happy days.
@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS
@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 2 жыл бұрын
first time I travelled on ffeatiniog was1965ish, On this one only from the north down to Rhyd Ddu. so was nice to be with you on this part
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Keith, sorry I'm late replying, I'm glad you enjoyed riding this section of the railway. The first time I saw this railway, it was a footpath, I visited every year to see the lines re-birth, it's hard to believe that today’s railway was once just an abandoned tracked.
@bjornlillpers498
@bjornlillpers498 4 жыл бұрын
This has been on my to see-list for a long time and I had planned to go to the UK this summer, and visit this railway amongst other things. Of course that wasn't possible this year but hopefully next summer instead...
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Wales offers plenty of narrow gauge steam action, I'm sure you will enjoy your visit, I know the guys on the railway are very keen to see their trains running again, full of happy customers enjoying a wonderful day out.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
the countryside is magic and the ride is too
@simonemuginski1869
@simonemuginski1869 4 жыл бұрын
Lindas paisagens⚘⚘obrigada pelo vídeo👏👏
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Oi, estou feliz que tenha gostado do vídeo.
@Kwebbel48
@Kwebbel48 4 жыл бұрын
gorgeous♥
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@asitdasgupta6301
@asitdasgupta6301 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent view to watch
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
@ritameintjies
@ritameintjies 3 жыл бұрын
It is awesome. So relaxing.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
the Folks who built this Line, Must have worked So Hard. A Memorial For them would be brilliant
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
cute building
@zaqpak9391
@zaqpak9391 4 жыл бұрын
Home Guard Spigot Mortar emplacement at 30:00 to about 30:08. The Home Guard had to move this concrete pedestal by hand to the location in the middle of the track and they used the two tunnels as cover and to store their ammunition. They moved it to the side when they laid down the track.
@zaqpak9391
@zaqpak9391 4 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention that there is also a dry stone built infantry post above tunnel No.2 (not seen in this video due to vegetation). These dry stone built rifleman posts are all the same, just like the ones at the Nant Ffrancon Valley, Pen y Gwryd area and Rhyd Ddu.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
@@zaqpak9391 Cheers for that, I wasn't aware of the Home Guard Spigot Mortar emplacement, its nice to know the purpose of these dry stone remains.
@angelikaluft2515
@angelikaluft2515 Жыл бұрын
Diesmal eine schöne Strecke in Wales. Ist eine ziemlich einsame Gegend, aber trotzdem sehr reizvoll.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Ich fahre nächste Woche nach Wales, um weitere ihrer wunderbaren Schmalspurbahnen zu filmen. Es ist ein wunderschönes Land. Ich freue mich, dass Ihnen das Video gefallen hat.
@TerryMcGearyScotland
@TerryMcGearyScotland 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely, thanks. Not a bit of Wales I know.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Terry, Snowdonia is beautiful, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@TerryMcGearyScotland
@TerryMcGearyScotland 4 жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 Ah! Or hiking club week away this year was meant to be near there in September, but alas cancelled as the company collapsed.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
@@TerryMcGearyScotland It's always a shame when a specialist holiday company closes, simply because they offer something a little different from the run of the mill holiday.
@robnewman6101
@robnewman6101 Жыл бұрын
A Really Useful Railway.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
The best kind of railway 😊.
@robnewman6101
@robnewman6101 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@petercurrell9344
@petercurrell9344 2 жыл бұрын
Did it a week ago May 24 2022 It only went half way stopped at a tourist trap before returning the Feasionog was the same £65 The two. The train out of Abergavenny was fantastic and went all the way fantastic ride.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
this Is "CHUFFING PERFECT"
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, the people involved in the re-opening of this railway did a wonderful job.
@wtfbuddy1
@wtfbuddy1 4 жыл бұрын
Nice ride Tim - thought you would get some rain as the clouds are moving down the mountains. Cheers
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, I was lucky with the weather, the rain held off. Take care. Tim.
@robertoramos806
@robertoramos806 4 жыл бұрын
Muy buen video Timsvideochannel 1 me gusta mucho todo lo relacionado al ferrocarril, soy hijo y nieto de ferroviarios y pude ver locomotoras a vapor, lindos paisajes. Y como dije anteriormente exelente video. Saludos Roberto-Córdoba Argentina
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hola Roberto, me alegra que haya disfrutado del vídeo. Los ferrocarriles son parte de su familia, tenemos mucha suerte en Gran Bretaña de tener tantos ferrocarriles de patrimonio activo para visitar. No hay nada como el sonido de una locomotora de vapor trabajando duro. Cuídate. Tim.
@imranzazai7404
@imranzazai7404 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@laurenceskinnerton73
@laurenceskinnerton73 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@priyacharichakravarti6868
@priyacharichakravarti6868 4 жыл бұрын
How absolutely awesome! Only Covid restrictions prevents a railway nut like me from leaving Australia and getting to Wales.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
It is a wonderful railway,, hopefully Covid restrictions will be lifted soon and you'll be able to visit Wales, don't forget this is just one of a numbers of narrow gauge lines in this part of the world, all of them worth visiting.
@priyacharichakravarti6868
@priyacharichakravarti6868 4 жыл бұрын
Timsvideochannel1🤞🤞🤞
@josephkarl2061
@josephkarl2061 4 жыл бұрын
That spring loaded point system is very common on light rail systems and on Marklin track as well.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
I've seen the system used a lot on low speed single track with passing loop railways, but I didn't know Märklin used it.
@josephkarl2061
@josephkarl2061 4 жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 To be honest, neither did I until I met someone with a shed sized HO layout and I saw many of these points set what looked wrongly.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
@@josephkarl2061 I my memory serves me correctly Märklin could be either three rail or stud contact, making it easier to have trains running in opposite directions on the same track, today it it is simple with modern computer controllers, when I built my model railway, Hornby had just introduced their Zero 1 controllers, the cost of converting all my locomotives was beyond my pocket, so I used conventional systems with automatic train control activated by read switches to reverse the polarity and change the points, the system was made by AMR. My single track circuits still use this system today, it would have been much easier to use the system you saw.
@oldmanofsacramento
@oldmanofsacramento 3 жыл бұрын
Magical !
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
@robertheyes3975
@robertheyes3975 Жыл бұрын
So very cool
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
@davegregory4291
@davegregory4291 3 жыл бұрын
so beutiful & unspoiled.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
Riding the train is a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery without spoiling it, I hope you enjoyed the ride.
@RickBeton
@RickBeton 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this. Is that an osprey taking to the wing at 18'19" ?
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride and I'm pretty sure you did see an Osprey at 18:19
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
wow more steam trains perfect
@seanfagan6022
@seanfagan6022 4 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing jewel for the Walsh tourist industry. Does it pay its way ?. When was it built and for what reason ??. Are there Mines at the end of it OR Quarries or whatever to entice former generations to construct a Railway through open countryside. Does it run all year round or just in the Summer Months.. Either way it is a beautiful addition to any country..
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, this railway is operated using a combination of volunteers and full time staff, helped with additional funding from sources such as members donations and subscriptions, Welsh development agency funding and National Lottery grants for specific projects. The railway probably doesn't cover its operating costs from ticket sales alone, but it attracts tourists to the area who spend money in hotels, cafes and other tourist attractions. Take in the wider context the Welsh narrow gauge railways make a useful contribution the the economy of the country. The WHR operates throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn, with limited Santa special trains in Winter. Please click on any of the four links below to learn more about the railway. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Highland_Railway#:~:text=The%20original%20Welsh%20Highland%20Railway%20was%20formed%20in,to%20the%20Portmadoc%2C%20Croesor%20and%20Beddgelert%20Tram%20Railway www.welshhighlandheritage.co.uk/history/ welshhighlandrailway.net/history1.htm www.festrail.co.uk/
@EddieTruckingAdventures
@EddieTruckingAdventures Жыл бұрын
What does the white flashing signal mean?
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Flashing white lights before a level crossing indicate to the driver that he/she can proceed under caution i.e. be prepared to stop if a car hasn’t seen the train.
@EddieTruckingAdventures
@EddieTruckingAdventures Жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 thanks for that. Really enjoyed the video too
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
@@EddieTruckingAdventures Cheers, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@daveyboy6985
@daveyboy6985 7 ай бұрын
Is this railway line just for tourism? Its beautiful ❤️
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 7 ай бұрын
Hi, this is a tourist line and travelling by train has to be the best way to enjoy the Welsh scenery without spoiling it 😊.
@daveyboy6985
@daveyboy6985 7 ай бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 awesome, I live in New Zealand, and I have the old Remutaka incline trail at my doorstep, this used to be an old railway track years ago, and you can ride a bicycle or walk it, it has a few old tunnels you can go through. Anyway yours is amazing, especially that they kept the track in working order, beautiful scenery.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 7 ай бұрын
@@daveyboy6985Hi, the railway featured in this video closed in 1936 and the track was lifted, that should have been the end of the story. Over the years several attempts were made to reopen it, the complete route was reopened in 2011. Please click on this link for some of the history behind this remarkable railway - www.festrail.co.uk/welsh-highland-railway-history/ I am familiar with the Rimutaka incline having walked some of the route and visited the Fell Locomotive museum at Featherston, I'd love to have seen that line before it closed. You live in a nice part of the world. Cheers. Tim
@missasinenomine
@missasinenomine 4 жыл бұрын
7:52 The ghost of an old farmer sitting on his tractor, wearing a top hat? (right side).
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
The shape in the hedge? it does look like a man wearing a hat.
@donniegray553
@donniegray553 4 жыл бұрын
I can see it that way, too
@P1nkR
@P1nkR 3 жыл бұрын
My mind is playing tricks with me now. I could swear the rock at 32:11 looks like a man.
@missasinenomine
@missasinenomine 3 жыл бұрын
@@P1nkR Not sure about a man. I see a squirrel's face in the trees above the rock (right) & a walrus without tusks on the left.
@bernhardneu1092
@bernhardneu1092 4 жыл бұрын
Wunderschöne Landschaften super,Bernd aus denn Frankenland 🚂🚃
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hallo, es ist schön, aus dem schönen Frankenland in Deutschland zu hören, ich freue mich, dass Sie das Video genossen haben.
@illumencouk
@illumencouk 2 жыл бұрын
This is just like a long fairground ride isn't it? The tiny corrugated tunnels and a track that's just been plonked down on the field makes me think this was built specifically for tourists.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
Most of the Welsh narrow gauge railways were built to carry slate from the quarries down to the ports. When the slate industry fell into decline, they closed down. Fortunately railway enthusiasts stepped in to save many of them and it is tourism that keeps them going today.
@marcosantoniosilva4513
@marcosantoniosilva4513 4 жыл бұрын
olá amigo tim só uma informação está ferrovia e só para turismo ou no transporte normal amigo isso sim é saber viajar nessa locomotiva a vapor e nesse cenário magnífico parabéns pelo seu ótimo trabalho tim que Deus abençoe você sempre até a próxima aventuras nesse que chamamos estrada de ferro abs amigo direto de carapicuiba são Paulo Brasil abs
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Oi, esta é uma ferrovia turística agora, foi originalmente construída para transportar ardósia das pedreiras servidas pela linha. Saudações. Tim.
@jamestoyn9755
@jamestoyn9755 Жыл бұрын
In this video is the engine going backwards or is it going forwards when pulling the carriages.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
I guess the locomotive is travelling forward when the boiler is in front of the cab, but is that a tender carrying water in front of the boiler? it's a bit of a conundrum, it could be argued that the engine is facing forward whichever way it is facing, the one thing that wasn't in doubt was that the engine was at the front of the train 😉.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
MAGIC
@jamestoyn9755
@jamestoyn9755 3 жыл бұрын
what's the bit of track on the left used for just before the train goes over the Snowdon street level crossing.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, are you referring to the track shown at 3:21 ? it is there to allow locomotives and rolling stock to be loaded and unloaded from lorries.
@jamestoyn9755
@jamestoyn9755 3 жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 does anyone know if any locomotives from the Talyllyn Railway have been on the welsh highland line
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
@@jamestoyn9755 Hi, it is unlikely that a locomotive from Talyllyn Railway has or will ever run on the Welsh Highland railway as they are different gauges - Talyllyn Railway 2 ft 3 in, Welsh Highland 1 ft 11 1⁄2 in. Please click on these links for more information - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Highland_Railway ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talyllyn_Railway
@pawelsawicki7003
@pawelsawicki7003 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
Oil Fired Engine?
@seanfagan6022
@seanfagan6022 2 жыл бұрын
Hi again Someone with loads of knowledge on the Walxh Narrow gauge railway sent me an amazing detail of information on the history of the glorious railway and they mentioned that the loaded trains went un pulled from the Slate quarries to Portnadog by gravity and that the train was back empty by Horses pulling it and that there were carriages to carry the Horses on the gravity journey.. This was absolutely fascinating information and I saved it somewhere on my Laptop BUT now I cant find it and I am desperately disappointed that I cant find it.. Is there any chance that someone could send the information back to me again Pleeeeease. Thank you in anticipation. Sean
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, this is a link to an article giving a description of gravity working on the Ffestiniog Railway - www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Gravity_slate_trains
@NatSatFat
@NatSatFat 4 жыл бұрын
Just before you pass under the A487 bridge it says "Running parallel with the Welsh Highland Railway" you are the WHR or I thought so? please explain I am baffled, very god vid though
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
The train runs parallel to the tracks of the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, a separate organisation also formed with the intention of rebuilding some or all of the original Welsh Highland Railway. Please click on this link to learn more about the society - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Highland_Heritage_Railway To take a ride along the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway tracks please click on this link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4CTfXSggp54edk
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
THAT WHISTLE IS STEAMING HOT!! TO HEAR
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
There is nothing quite like a living, breathing steam locomotive working hard to lift it's train through the beautiful Welsh countryside.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
the speed signs are unique
@JairoNunesFerreira
@JairoNunesFerreira 4 жыл бұрын
Show!!! Parabéns!
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Obrigado, estou satisfeito por ter gostado do vídeo
@darylcheshire1618
@darylcheshire1618 Жыл бұрын
How do you pronounce Rhyd Ddu? I think it means dark river.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, according to Google 'Rhyd Ddu' is pronounced 'rheed-thee' and Wikipedia gives the meaning as 'Black Ford'.
@huanranw8615
@huanranw8615 Ай бұрын
Hi friend what is the track gauge of this railway line?
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Ай бұрын
Track gauge - 1 ft 11 1⁄2 in (597 mm)
@huanranw8615
@huanranw8615 Ай бұрын
@ so narrow gauge thank you my friend
@joselitopereira7596
@joselitopereira7596 4 жыл бұрын
Muito linda essa paisagem
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Gales é um país lindo :-)
@neilforbes416
@neilforbes416 4 жыл бұрын
37:13 Gasp! I just saw another ghost! And the car was a ghost too! LOL. Reposting on 17th August(?), 2020? We're only in June, 2020, unless you're in another dimension(cue Twilight Zone theme) LOL again.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Ghosts and posting in the future, that virus gets blamed for most things, but I'm not sure I'm going to get away with blaming it for my mistake.
@neilforbes416
@neilforbes416 4 жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 Nah, the ghost effect adds a bit of comedic fun to your videos!
@Juan_A_Garcia
@Juan_A_Garcia 4 жыл бұрын
Excelenteeeee videooo!! Saludos desde Spain.
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Greetings form England.
@ruqaiaalgbure284
@ruqaiaalgbure284 Жыл бұрын
Goooood
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊.
@brianharper9754
@brianharper9754 4 жыл бұрын
will always going witrh my school science teacher Mr Winters in 1967?
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
The Welsh Highland Railway was still a footpath back then and the Ffestiniog Railway was only half re-opened, it's incredible what the determination of the volunteers has achieved.
@marcosantoniosilva4513
@marcosantoniosilva4513 4 жыл бұрын
olá amigo tim ótima noite mais uma visita ao seu site sobre a história ferroviária que aí ainda permanece viva ainda mais com uma locomotiva a vapor isso sim é saber viajar nesse meio de transporte sobre trilhos mais uma vez belo cenários e construções em sua volta que compõe a ferrovia outro dia nublado nesta viagem mais o que importa tim que aí a história ferroviária continua viva e presente nas vidas das pessoas nesta região parabéns ótimo trabalho tim depois que descobri seus vídeos em seu site estou sempre acompanhado as novas aventuras ainda mais se tratando de estrada de ferro e um prazer de compartilhar esta maravilha sobre trilhos abs tim se cuida aí parabéns direto de carapicuiba são Paulo Brasil abs que Deus abençoes você sempre
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Olá, espero que esteja se mantendo bem. Estou feliz que você gostou da viagem, temos muita sorte na Grã-Bretanha de ter tantas ferrovias patrimoniais, a maioria das então executando locomotivas a vapor. Temos até trens especiais a vapor regulares na rede principal. Estou feliz que você goste desses vídeos e espero que você encontre mais para assistir. Saudações da Inglaterra. Tim.
@marcosantoniosilva4513
@marcosantoniosilva4513 4 жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 olá amigo tim ótima tarde de sábado e um prazer de compartilhar sempre estes vídeos do que há de melhor nesse tema ferrovias e suas respectivas locomotiva a vapor abs amigo que Deus abençoe você sempre direto de carapicuiba são Paulo Brasil parabéns mais uma vez saudações a todos vocês
@jacquesblaque7728
@jacquesblaque7728 4 жыл бұрын
Sure sounds like a crank-pin bushing, or associated part, has worn enormous clearance, with resulting latin rhythm-section. Time to inject some super-stiff grease?
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I think the noise you can hear is the mechanical lubricator located on the front of the locomotive next to the camera.
@jacquesblaque7728
@jacquesblaque7728 4 жыл бұрын
@@Timsvideochannel1 Not making certified diagnosis of course, but the sound is extremely "heavy" compared to some little lubricator piston(s). Betting line here is definitely extensive "motion" clearances, from wear. Big clue: reciprocating engine applies force alternating in direction, at twice rate of wheel rotation. IOW, serious stuff.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
A BiG THANK YOU
@missasinenomine
@missasinenomine 4 жыл бұрын
Super video. Without any horrible unnecessary raucous jangly "music"! For once!
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@joselitopereira7596
@joselitopereira7596 4 жыл бұрын
Lugar lindo
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
Sim, espero que tenham gostado do passeio.
@Too519
@Too519 Жыл бұрын
the Avenue
@antonp4543
@antonp4543 4 жыл бұрын
*
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@松本武-i6y
@松本武-i6y 4 жыл бұрын
画像左下文面疲れます。
@Timsvideochannel1
@Timsvideochannel1 4 жыл бұрын
これは私のチャンネルのウォーターマークです。
@ВасяВолосюк
@ВасяВолосюк 3 жыл бұрын
Перевозки прошлый век, пути узкие из за этого теряется скорость и увеличивается аварийность, и сам тепловоз тоже прошлый век.
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