Welsh Highland Railway (Part 2) Caernarfon to Porthmadog 04/06/2015

[@sheilalawrence7680]

Thank you for this, brought back some great memories 🙂

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Sheila, and I'm delighted my work has brought you some joy.

[@jdmedia2784]

Stunning footage Bob... I enjoyed the whole journey, magnificent Wales!

[@robmasterman]

John Meredith Thanks John, you don't get Mountains like that across in Holland :o)...Bob

[@jdmedia2784]

Robert Masterman Flat as a pancake here Bob. My Dutch wife took me to Snowdonia back in 1981, never been there before. Actually my Dutch wife took me all over the UK, The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Scotland and many more places of outstanding beauty. I couldn't believe my eyes and sometimes thought i was dreaming, thinking this can't be the UK, but it was indeed. A real city boy who had no idea how blessed we are with our amazing countryside!!

[@robmasterman]

I've said before John, you're totally spoilt...but in a nice way......Best wishes from Wales...Bob

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

More of the same high quality as part 1 Bob on a beautiful day too! The more I see this loco the more I'm impressed by it's build quality and the high standard of it's restoration. The coaching stock too seems finished to a very standard, and the stations are beautifully maintained. It was really bowling along at a speed far higher than one normally associates with a narrow gauge line. I liked the shot of the peak of Snowdon. My son and I were pondering the interesting civil works along the line which must have quite costly to install. I'm always excited to see a line, especially of this length, restored from dereliction to such a high standard and it was a minor miracle (if there is such a thing as a minor miracle!) that the funding was provided to carry out the work. Well done to the Railway Company directors, the Welsh Tourist Board and all associated parties for having the vision and to carry out and complete this wonderful project. Well done Bob, great viewing! Best wishes. Ken

[@robmasterman]

Ken Browne I'm just not getting notifications of comments coming through Ken.....you sent this three days ago, so my apologies again for the late reply....Your kind comments graciously accepted as always....Best wishes...Bob

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Robert Masterman. That must be frustrating Bob, and its not uncommon for this sort of thing to happen with KZbin but hopefully you'll get it cleared up soon. Thanks for letting me know. Best wishes. Ken

[@EMuksteam]

Superb part 2 Bob. brilliantly taken. How lucky you were to get such a fantastic shot of the top of Snowdon. A very enjoyable watch. C&A

[@robmasterman]

EMuksteam You're too kind C&A.....a memorable day, and one I will treasure....Thanks as always.....Bob

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Another stunner of a video Bob...Excellently Filmed...The scenery just awesome. Cracking view of Snowdon, that was a great capture...I shall have to watch both these videos again and again...best wishes....Steve.~

[@robmasterman]

***** Thanks Steve, both uploads are long, but I've already edited most of it out....so a little time is needed to sit back and enjoy....Best wishes...Bob

[@geoffdeanthemeparks]

I visited Porthmadog for a day back in 1989, It was such a lovely place and all week long the weather was lovely too. I wouldn't mind going back again to see all that lovely scenery again. Also that week we visited Portmeirion. Well done, and thanks for sharing.

[@robmasterman]

Geoff Dean My pleasure Geoff, there's so many wonderful attractions to see up there especially on the Railways...Bob

[@MervynPartin]

You really have the angels on your side, Bob. Snowdon summit without cloud! Your telephoto shots at speed showed me more of the summit than I actually saw when I took the train to the top, many years ago. Your Panasonic continues to impress....Mervyn

[@robmasterman]

Mervyn Partin They certainly were Mervyn, the camera did very well considering the amount of shaking around on some of those tight curves. Best wishes...Bob

[@AndreiTupolev]

You can see Snowdon Summit station there! Very impressive use of zoom. Wonderful sound from the Garratt tearing along around 5:00.

[@robmasterman]

AndreiTupolev Thanks Andrei, amazing results from the camera on the move, when it locks on to the subject...Bob

[@hemerdonbank]

Two wonderful videos, Bob. What a stunning line. I haven't been to the area for many a year. I think I'll have to make a trip in the next couple of years. I'll need a clear day like you had though. And that Garratt looked some machine. Keith

[@robmasterman]

hemerdonbank It's such a beautiful line to travel along Keith, especially in weather like this...those Gattats are large and powerful locos, ideal for the steep gradients and tight curves on this line....Bob

[@TheDoodyman1]

More fantastic footage, Bob. I know the curves are tight but the shot at 6:40 is amazing. It's almost as if you weren't actually on the train. Thanks for sharing your day out with us. I know I've enjoyed it, you must certainly have - kind regards Frank

[@robmasterman]

TheDoodyman It was a last minute decision to go Frank, and we were so luck to have such glorious weather....We loved every minute of it.....Thanks as always...Regards...Bob

[@howarth004]

You have had a cracking day there Bob , unbelievable weather and scenery , and some of those shots from the rear showing the front , must have had a pole with the camera on LOL ..again all I can say is you and Mrs M had a fantastic day and you have done the railway proud with your camera ......Dave

[@robmasterman]

***** Thanks Dave, unlikely to see such wonderful weather on that ride again.....not easy to capture, but the results were worth it....Bob

[@tommyw8514]

what an extraordinary rail line. Great weather made this quite a ride with small radius turns and incredible scenery pulled by a Garrett locomotive

[@robmasterman]

Tommy w Thanks Tommy....a very enjoyable day, being hauled by a steam train through such stunning scenery...Best wishes...Bob

[@ADMIRALSCORNER]

This is the direction we followed when we went there. Nice to be reminded of such a brilliant railway in fabulous scenery. Unforgettable! Must go back again Next year perhaps!!

[@robmasterman]

ADMIRALSCORNER The views of Snowdon were quite stunning Mike...another visit is a must for you and Val....Bob

[@John48Crocker]

Very good indeed. What a fine day you had. I must get up there again soon!

[@robmasterman]

+John Crocker Thank you John, the weather was just perfect, it's not often you see Snowdon that clearly....Bob

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Great video Bob. Easily my favourite railway, especially in great weather like this.

[@robmasterman]

ChriX Builds Thanks very much, we travelled from 10.45 until 16.30, through this stunning scenery...what more can you ask for....Bob

[@acw71000]

Good second part Bob, you certainly picked a great day to travel as I think it was the only day of the week when the winds had eased a bit

[@robmasterman]

acw71000 Thanks Austin, I was thinking about your excellent lineside footage as I was videoing the journey. I'm having trouble in not receiving notification of comments, and unaware that they are here waiting for a reply, my apologies for that....Bob

A magnificent locomotive, which has indeed the tender front! and is so clean, looks like new. it was determined a nice ride !. Gruss Hans from Germany (Hessen)

[@robmasterman]

hans günter CHRISTMANN Hallo wieder Hans, das ist ein sehr beliebtes Touristenbahn und führt Besucher aus der ganzen Welt. Sie halten ihre Lokomotiven in tadellosem Zustand und gibt einen guten Eindruck auf die Besucher .... Viele Grüße von Wales ... Bob

Das kann man gut erkennen ! Viele grüsse Hans

Ich wünsche dir eine schöne woche lieber Bob!!

[@bobnweaver]

Superb Part 2 of your visit to the Welsh Highland Railway Bob. Great views of Mount Snowdon and those stations on the line look very nice indeed. I am having a long-overdue trip to North Wales myself next week so hopefully i will be able to include some Welsh steam on a future video. Regards, Jeff.

[@robmasterman]

bobnweaver That will be wonderful Jeff...hope you have some great weather for your visit...Regards...Bob

[@alanmehta6448]

Thanks for uploading this. Just came back on a 7 day trip to Criccieth and surrounding areas. had a choice of this one and the snowden one. went on with the snowden. at £35 return its not cheap but as I can see its worth it on a good day.

[@robmasterman]

+Alan Mehta My pleasure Alan, as you say not a cheap ride, but amazing views and great value for money when you take into account the time you're on the train.....Bob

[@hawkrock1]

What a great video of the whr 10 out of 10...

[@robmasterman]

Richard Pryde Thank you Richard, it was a wonderful day, with perfect conditions for the return journey...Bob

[@Bevoin1970]

Thanks for the ride Bob, felt just like I was there and yet it didn't cost me a Penny..lol As trips into Wales go for me, usually rain somewhere along the way, you had the Perfect day. :-)

[@robmasterman]

Bevoin1970 Thanks Paul, glad you've enjoyed the journey...and as you say to have weather like this especially in Snowdonia is very unusual....Regards...Bob

[@canvids1]

Hello Bob, You sure got some great video on that trip and I just came on here but clicked on the second video first oh well off to the first now LOL

[@robmasterman]

***** Easily done Wayne.....we had a great day, and the good weather was a bonus....Bob

[@pascalomathghamhna4883]

I will always be onj board. You are saluted mo chara.!!

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Pascal, I am pleased that you have enjoyed it.

[@alistairkewish651]

My modest contribution to the WHR was to be allowed to indulge in some track laying near Ryth Ddhu.I am dead chuffed to see how things have progressed since then.Alistair

[@robmasterman]

Alistair Kewish It's something to be very proud of Alistair....well done you....Bob

[@richardmoses1686]

I like the whistle. Sounds very American. Great video.

[@robmasterman]

+Richard Moses These locos are from South Africa Richard....so that's why they sound American and not British...Bob

[@amju2004]

Awesome journey..... and amazing and make a complete vedio from caernarfon to Blaenau Ffestiniog i am from india.... LP of indian railway.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much for your kind comments. Although fairly new, this is a stunning ride, and when the weather allows, the views of Wales'd highest mountain are superb....Greetings from Wales....Bob

[@PhilbruProduction]

Very nice second part. Bob thank you. Pob hwyl. Philippe

[@robmasterman]

Philbru Production Il est devenu l'un des grands voyages de voie étroite au Pays de Galles Philippe .... avec vue imprenable sur la plus haute montagne du pays de Galles long de la route .... Pob hwyl .... Bob

[@lawrenceogden8682]

great video what camera are you using and what resolution are you recording on the picture is brilliant

[@robmasterman]

lawrence ogden Thanks Lawrence, I use a Panasonic X920 at 1080p resolution....it's an amazing piece of kit...Bob

[@lawrenceogden8682]

BRILLIANT PICTURES KEEP SHOOTING

[@robmasterman]

I will Lawrence....Thanks

[@PriestmanCub]

GREAT RUN I've got to take this trip.

[@robmasterman]

+PriestmanCub Some of the best views from a train in Wales, although you need a fine day to see it at it's best, having said that, I've travelled on this line in torrential rain, and it was still amazing....so go for it, you won't be disappointed...Bob

[@JPMiller14]

More fantastic shots Bob, that locomotive with its unconventional wheel arrangement looks very powerful as you mention in the first clip, what is the speed on this line? It looks to be shifting along at a better rate than the Vale of Rheidol Railway!

[@robmasterman]

JPMiller14 The articulated wheels allow these locos to negotiate sharp curves Justin, but still allows the power that they can deliver...as to the max speed on the line I'm afraid I don't know that one...Bob

[@charlestellis7021]

Just love the S.A.R whistle.

[@robmasterman]

They are very impressive locos Charles, and fit in so well with the North Wales environment.

[@UKWMO]

Would love to see one of these Garratt Class locomotives on the current open section of the Lynton and Barnstaple railway. With no bridges or nasty tight curves (yet) I don't see why one couldn't operate on the railway. The loading gauge may change in the future if the planning application for the extension is passed but the Ffestiniog have been good to supply visiting locomotives for L&B Gala's so perhaps we may see it happen. Anyone else share my view?

[@robmasterman]

+UKWMO That would certainly be a crowd puller....let's hope it will become a reality for you....Bob

[@joselitoeliaspereira2853]

Viagem muito boa gosto muito de andar de trem

[@robmasterman]

Muito obrigado, este trem passa por um cenário muito bonito

[@balmesh]

Great stuff, Bob. Last time we were there it was just about 3 miles out of Carnarvon. BTW time you had a look at my channel - there's a Steam on Shap for you, and another on the way. . . . . Alan

[@robmasterman]

balmesh Thanks Alan, not receiving comment notifications at the moment to it's difficult keeping on top of things....Bob

[@balmesh]

Robert Masterman KZbink is in a bit of a confusion, it seems. I keep getting "You have comments waiting approval" and when I go, there aren't any! etc.

[@florencewrigley7839]

great!!

[@robmasterman]

+florence wrigley Thank you Florence, I;m pleased you've enjoyed it...Bob