The Talyllyn Railway ~ The World's First Preserved Railway ~ 29/07/2017 2017
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- My final upload from my wonderful North Wales Holiday is a journey along the World's First preserved Railway (1951)...The Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway in North Wales. This line is probably known best for the inspiration for Rev W Audry the author of the World Famous 'Thomas The Tank' Books.
We start at the Railway's lower terminus at Tywyn Wharf, where we see 1921 built Kerr Stuart 'Peter Sam' shunting the stock for our 7 1/4 mile run up the line behind 1991 built by the Talyllyn Railway, 'Tom Rolt' the line's newest and most powerful locomotive.
I hope you've enjoyed my uploads during my week away, all taken without a tripod and in some very trying weather conditions....It's been a wonderful holiday...Thanks to tou all!
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I cried and screamed when I saw Peter Sam's face
That face has caused a lot of comments!
1:36 Thomas and friends, starring Nicolás cage
My father, who died in 2015, worked as a volunteer train guard and stationmaster on the Talyllyn railway for several decades during summer holidays. This video brought back memories and I shed a tear - thank you.
I'm sorry that you lost your Father in 2015, but he obviously loved his involvement with the Talyllyn, and I'm delighted that my video has brought back some Happy Memories for you....Bob
Ohh. Sad. God bless you
Really I enjoyed it. My father was Indian Railway. Now he is no more
There is an old man with gray hair on the platform and he also controll the switches, he looks very kind. I think it's your father's image.
Have to admit I've really overlooked and underestimated how really scenic this small line really is, the on train footages prove it all. The Talyllyn Railway really does put itself on the map for railway preservation.
Thanks Ry, it was the First to set the trend for so many others to follow in later years....You must visit The Great Little Trains of Wales sometime....You'll love them....Regards...Bob
Very nicely filmed with steady shots and good editing with no beastly music, just natural location sounds which all add to the pleasant, relaxing atmosphere.
Thank you for your kind comments, I'm pleased you've enjoyed my work.
Yes x 100 NO background music except the singing of the wheels and other parts of the mechanical orchestra. ..from Levin NZ
I love how they have an engine named "Peter Sam" as either a reference or inspiration for the Thomas character.
This Railway was the inspiration for Rev W Audry's Thomas the Tank series of books, hence the familiar names on several of the locos....Bob
Robert Masterman why are you saying Bob?
The Talyllyn Railway is indeed the inspiration for the Skarloey Railway in Thomas The Tank Engine, almost a 1:1 reference. The only thing that Rev. Awdry changed were the names (he used to volunteer on the Talyllyn) This engine's name is NOT Petter Sam, its Edward Thomas, however once and a while they change the name and give it a face (usually horrifying) in tribute to Rev. Awdry and Thomas the Tank engine in general.
@@DoctorOblivianDo they change his funnel to match the Giesl Peter Sam got after his accident at the slate quarry?
@@DoctorOblivian it's not as bad as Nene valley railway. They have the first ever "Thomas" and it has a terrifying face. The problem is, the face was put on the loco by the author of the books, so they can't really remove it.
Enigmatic expression on the face of Peter Sam. There seem to be two whistles on Tom Rolt; nice Stanier hooter it has.
It not a face I'm familiar with Andrei, it's strange how all these small Hunslet locos have such a masculine whistle, then a large loco like Flying Scotsman has a Penny whistle peep!...Bob
it kinda sounds like a southern whistle to me
One is a Stanier hooter, the other is a Puffing Billy whistle from Australia
Next year will not pass without me going on this line. It's beautiful! Thanks for the upload!
You wont't regret it...wonderful Welsh hospitality, and stunning scenery.
The first and still going strong Bob. I hope you all enjoyed your trip to North Wales. You've certainly collected a load of great railway footage in a few days. Many thanks for sharing them all with us. I hope they inspire many folk to pop out to visit a few,. Take care - Chris
Indeed Chris, it's been a fantastic weeks holiday, thanks to Mrs M for her understanding....Sorry for the delay, trying to catch up after my previous Laptop failed on me.....Best wishes...Bob
Goodness me, Bob, what a wonderful holiday you've had. And a great record of it in your videos. Keith.
It's been a wonderful holiday Keith, most of which was completely unplanned, but I am delighted with the opporunities that arose...Regards...Bob
Makes one want to take a vacation to North Wales.Beautiful scenery
Plenty of Trains and beautiful scenery Alan....put it in your Diary of things to do....Bob
Super railway, well preserved, with nice young staff. Would certainly love to see and ride
Being the oldest preserved Railway in the World Sanjoy, it's a wonderful place to visit, and it's surrounded by beautiful Welsh scenery as well. Thanks for watching.
A super way to end your series of uploads from your holiday Bob. It' been a real pleasure to see these railways close up and some of them for the first time for me personally. Regards, Jeff.
Thanks very much Jeff, North Wales is a relatively small area, so that you can visit all these great Little Trains of Wales, quite easily, with each one having a character all of its own.....Regards...Bob
Hi Robert, thanks for a wonderful video, let's me see things I never will in person! Great stuff many thanks, really enjoyed it.
Thanks very much for your kind comments, and that's the wonderful thing about modern technology, we can share material with like minded people all over the World....Bob
What an amazing and beautiful steam rail ride, regards from Australia.
Hello Anton, thanks very much for your kind and greatly appreciated comments. Very best wishes from wonderful West Wales.....Bob
Great Railway to finish Your Holiday on our Bob.....A very moreish watch indeed....Loved it !! Loved 'Tom Rolt's' varied Whistle tones...perfecto.!! ..Best regards.....Steve.
Left our Holiday Home at 09.15 and we were still in Tywyn at 17.00 what are we like eh?....a wonderful ending to a great week...Thanks Steve for coming along with us....Best wishes....Bob
I really enjoyed all the videos....Glad You all eventually got back to West Wales...I know it was hard to break away from all those Trains !! lol....**Spent the last two Days behind D6575 plus 'TnT' with 6960 'Raveningham Hall' Minehead to Doniford Halt and back..what strange trips .Instead of DMU...Looked awesome though....Steve.
A great finale to your holiday Bob, been many years since we rode this one but I feel the lure of those 'Great Little Trains' coming on. Thanks for all your excellent footage which has been most enjoyable & now enjoy a well earned rest!! Regards, Brian.
Thanks Brian, each one is something special in it's own right, and with so many to chose from....it's absolutely wonderful...so go for it...you know you want to...Best wishes....Bob
What a wonderful video! Your camera work is fabulous! Such a quaint and beautiful railway that I’ve never seen before. Thank you for sharing this with us. I look forward to watching your other videos. Keep them coming!
Thank you very much Jeffrey, your kind comments are greatly appreciated. I'm not producing so many videos these days, but there is a considerable cataloge for you to sit back and enjoy, when you've got a quiet moment...Bob
@@robmasterman thank you so much. I look forward to seeing your other videos. Blessings, Jeff.
What a great ride you had on this trip, Bob. The countryside that you went through was beautiful. Some great shots of other engines and carriages, especially the one for wheelchairs. Not many have that. Enjoyed all the videos of your holiday. Regards, Mike.
Thanks again for your support throughout our holiday Mike, it's greatly appreciated...Bob
Peter Sams face has really grown a lot since I last saw him
Not the most attractive version, but it all adds interest. Thanks for your comments.
Brilliant Video Bob. A lovely trip . What a busy week you had with all this steam. Thanks for sharing Best wishes C&A
Thanks both, I'm totally steamed out, what a fantastic week we've had....Far more trains, thank I'd ever thought we'd see on our holdisay...Regards...Bob
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Thank you!....Bob
Super Film!
Thank you Thomas, I am pleased you like it.
I don't know if it is just me, but what I find very appealing about narrow gauge railway, is that it's a cross between a model railway, and a full-size railway!
I totally agree Charles, it's got everything that the Standard Gauge has, but far more character.
This is the beauty, of steam locomotives
Thanks very much...Bob
Wonderful photography. Brings back memories of a school trip ( Chorlton Grammar School, Manchester) to the Tallyllyn railway in about 1953/4.
I think that our woodwork teacher -surname Lloyd- was a member of the preservation society which is how we got to go. I have one small B&W photo showing a saddle tank locomotive and carriages with a header board which I cant read. Looks very much like Peter Sam. I now live in Western Australia so no chance of seeing it again in person.
How wonderful that this has brought back Happy Memories to you out there in Australia David. Who knows what the future will bring..allowing you to return to the Railway once again. Best wishes from Wales.
First rode the TR in 1961.....did a volunteer week. still enjoy riding it 5o + years on!
Congratulations Peter, for dedicating your time over so many years to this wonderful Railway...You obviously enjoy your time working there...
Robert Masterman just to to make things clear my friend my volunteer week was just the one week in 1961! I did work on the Festiniog as a volunteer 1969 to 1975 though.......
Delightful. THANKS x 1000
Thanks Thomas ...much appreciated....Bob
She did smile for the camera at last 2.52 Bob .LOL..another very nice Railway you found on your week of rest on holiday ??..Dave
Probably fed up with people pointing cameras at her Dave. Looking at the Headboard, it looks like the whole day was operated by the Young members, and an excellent job they did as well....Bob.
And what a smile
It was YMG day, but not operating the whole railway with YM's
Yes it was sir!
You have gone and done it now Bob,we love this railway so much, we will have to make a visit again soon.Your video reminds us so much of our honeymoon at Dolgoch hotel,plus many happy visits with Michelle in our caravan at the Rhydyronen station site and Woodlands,you can see that one at 8.10 in the distance.Did you have a Halo ice cream while visiting? This is without doubt the best ice cream in the world...Thanks for sharing this video.......Best wishes Chris.
How wonderful Chris, happy memories indeed....missed the Halo Ice Cream on this visit as I was too busy filming....we all had a wonderful time....Sorry for the late reply, had to get a new Laptop after my other one gave up....Regards....Bob
Cracking video Robert thanks for sharing !
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it....Bob
Awesome video you have done well ...good for you keep up the good work ...cheers
Thanks very much for your kind and much appreciated comments....Bob
Apart from a bit of rain, you seem to have had a great holiday, Bob. Nice to see the intermediate stations on the Talyllyn Railway getting quite a few passengers. Best wishes...Mervyn
The whole week exceeded expectations Mervyn, as most of the Railways were not planned when we booked the holiday, especially the two Main Line runs...Regards...Bob
wonderful
Thank you for your kind comments.
Really enjoyed watching this, thank you. Lots of great memories of our holidays at our cottage in Abergynolwyn.
Thank you very much, I'm delighted it's brought back happy memories from the past for you....Bob
:) Paid a visit there last March with my cousin. We spent so much time on and around the railway as kids. I was happy to see the village of Abergynolwyn has not changed.
That's the wonderful thing about this part of Wales, little has changed over the years, which adds to it's overall charm.....Bob
Great film, so good
Thanks Billy, much appreciated....Bob
Fantastic to see the young getting involved in steam
It is indeed Chris, as the future of these preserved lines depends on the younger age groups tp be able to continue from their older counterparts.
Good video Bob. I visited this line about 10 years ago.
Thanks very much David, with each Railway having it's own distinct character, they're always worth a visit.
@@robmasterman Thank for replying. PS It seems a lifetime ago that we were both working at MM.
@@davidkitchen7941 Good heavens David, is that you that ran the Norwich Office?
Fun fact: the tail in railway was the railway that inspired the Skarlowe railway in the railway series books
Absolutely, Rev Audrey was indeed inspired by the Talyllyn Railway to write his Thomas the Tank books.
@@robmasterman ^w^
Good vid,with just enough 'going on'.
Thanks.
Thanks very much, each of the Great Little Trains of Wales have very distinctive characters, and this one being the oldest is very special.
I got to meet the Reverend Audrey and have 2 signed books one of which is Very Old Engines of Course?Peter Sam make an appearance on page 35!!!
How wonderful, and something to treasure I'm sure...Thanks for watching....Bob
steamsearcher the revenend awdry is dead
609tw1ss anims but his son is alive.
Billiant, thanks for posting this. I can see why Thomas the Tank Engine might have been inspired by this railway. Shame there wasn't a fat controller, but in today's world that would have to be a "calorifically over-enthusiastic team leader".
Thanks very much, and your comments about the Fat Controller was spot on....Regards...Bob
I seem to recall there was a 'Thin Controller' on the narrow gauge railways of the Isle of Sodor, where the Rev Awdry set the stories using the Talyllyn locomotives
Correct frglee
Nice video Bob, hoping to visit the Talyllyn before the season finishes but having looked at the weather forecast I don't think it'll be this week!
Thanks Austin, there's plenty of shelter along the line....however, whatever you decide to do will be a great day for you both....Bob
Nice to see the ladies doing the work.
It looked at though the railway was operated by the young volunteers on this day Doug, with both sexes playing their part without fault....Bob
must be easy to fall in love in north Wales.
It's the home of 'The Great Little Train of Wales' and a haven for Railway enthusiasts Russ...It couples stunning scenery with a variety of Railways, each having a very different character.....Bob
Wow Audrey would like to see this
He would indeed, and of course this line is what gave him the inspiration for the Thomas Books....Bob
I think he worked here when he was alive. So, he did see it.
very old train. all employees are old too except train driver is a beautiful girl. looks like child play. awesome video man.😍
Thanks Charle, glad you liked it.
Excellent production Bob. Seems like you've had a great few days filming The Welsh Narrow Gauge Railways. Cheers, Dave.
It's been a very special week Dave, I didn't expect to see so much steam, but I loved every minute of it...Thanks to my family.....Regards...Bob
The narrow gauges are one of the most interesting of steam engines in my opinion.
They have so much character, and you can travel along some beautiful scenery in vintage stock. Thanks for your comment.
this is brilliant similar to the puffin billy in victoria australia
Thanks very much, and thanks for watching...Greetings from West Wales.
Another railway I really must visit Bob. It was especially nice to see the wheelchair accessible area. It was also good to find female members of the footplate crew. Many thanks for all your hard work this week. Best wishes, Bill.
Very historic Bill, superb scenery and very friendly staff...a real treat for your 'Must do' list...Regards....Bob
"HBO Bumpers, Promos & Intermission Special" brought me here.
That sounds very interesting Robert...Thanks for watching.
That face caught me off guard 💀 3:04
Not the best version Jayson, sorry for that!
its nicholas cage!
I should like to visit the talylyn railway.
It's well worth a visit, full of historic interest and part of the Great Little Trains of Wales.
peter sam's face has evolved
It certainly has Muhammad, it is probably for Copyright reasons.
Okay I am a huge Thomas fan
I think we all are, no matter what age we are.
@@robmasterman true dat
Great Video
Thanks very much....Bob
ChinaAl argeed
Lovely thing that they have the same Engine that Peter Sam, the only thing is his unnerving face....
Indeed, it may be a copyright issue, as many have commented on Peter Sam's face concerns them.
8:30 hello skarloey
Hello and thanks for watching.
Robert Masterman please upload more of your railway videos.I've subscribed to your Channel.
Thank you Richard, there are some 600 plus for you to look through in my collection.....Regards...Bob
I'm sorry but track swich blade point not set to video 16 : 50 for Engine chenge 🍁💐🇮🇳
Well spotted, but these are spring points, that automatically change when the loco has passed over them, allowing the loco to run round its train with minimum effort.
respected Sir, I would like to tell you that in Indian Railways, changing a locomotive in this manner is considered a mistake and if proven guilty, action is taken against the culprits by the departmental officers🥰
GREAT
Thank you very much.
Superb Bob! Very pleased to see the wheelchair friendly carriage. Hope to get there later this year. Do you think the sweety in Peter Sam might be around????
Thanks very much, the youth members of the Railway were operating on that day, I'm sure the young lady in question will give you a smile when you visit....Bob
If I stepped onto the ladder, then pulled on the handle, as if I tried to tilt the train over, would the locomotive ever tip if someone put force on stepping aboard?
(Obviously I wouldnt want to derail a train)
It looks as though you could, but these little locos are heavier that they look!
OMG I REMEMBER THAT I WAS IN THE RAILWAY THAT SAME DAY AND SAME AREA OMG
How wonderful Aimee, it's a Great Railway and I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Thanks it was amazinggggggggggggggggggg
I was soooo young i was 5 years old then and now I'm 9 omg
@@xxaimeexx_plays5272 Happy memories for you Aimee.
0:22 it actually says Peter Sam on the side!
It does indeed.
If An individual mans income Raises in poor counntry india we many people can visit here and we travel and enjoy this lovely train. We could only see. Thats our Destiny. We cant afford.
I'm sorry to hear that, but that is where the Internet is a wonderful thing, it allows us to see trains all over the World....Greetings from West Wales.
Thast a mini lokomotif steam
Good
Indeed it is!
Bloody beautiful railway and I hope to visit it sometime… btw how did they manage to get Prince (the locomotive) there when his gauge is 3 1/2 inches narrower? Btw I’m from Australia
It certainly is, and hopefully one day, you'll have the opportunity to visit this and several other of the Great Little Trains of Wales. All stock is delivered by Road transport.
Just so you know, in your description you've put "Towyn" it's actually spelt "Tywyn". Its the weird Welsh language that does that hahah.
Before anyone disagrees, that town has been my holiday town since I was born
Sorry about that, I miss-spelt it in the the description but not in the titles, and being a Welsh Speaker, I should have known better!
If it's your "holiday town", try NOT referring to the Welsh language as "weird". That's disrespectful & culturally arrogant.
Did you see Tornado in Carmarthen today?
I did indeed, computer replacement has meant I haven't been able to upload any footage until today....Bob
was the ffestiniog railway not the first preserved railway?
The Ffestiniog is the oldest independent Railway, but the Talyllyn is the oldest preserved Railway in the World.
Excelente video, me suscribo a tu canal!!
Saludos.
Thank you Juan, Best wishes from Wales...Bob
Nice video
Thanks Mark, much appreciated....another Gem from the Great Little Trains of Wales.....Bob
Robert Masterman Glad you have a good visit to the line, I volunteer there when I can. Saw many a familiar face doing what we do - running the railway. Tell more people about it, we welcome all.
16.40 TOM ROLT LEAVES THE STATION
Indeed, thanks for your comments.
@@robmasterman WEEL THANK YOU
3:08 what is that
It's the Railway's version of 'Peter Sam' from Thomas the Tank stories.
3:48 Oh that diarrhea was wonderful coming out.
Nice one Kameren, well spotted.
Robert Masterman Thank you 🙏
How is Talyllyn pronounced? I always hear it being pronounced as:
Ta-lee-lin, Ta-lee-thlin, Ta-lee-chlin and Ta-lee-klin
My humble apologies if I offended anyone
Not at all, split it as follows...Tal as in talcom powder, then y as in er, the final part is the most difficult, put your tongue at the roof of your mouth, and breath out blowing air either side of your tongue, and that will give a very good attempt of Tal Y Llyn, which translates into A high Lake...Hope that helps.
2:14 Wondering why the Gentlemen's toilet is off limits to passengers?
What if you really have to go? ;D
Well spotted Marty, the sign for Passengers relates to walking off the platform...Your comment has brought a smile to my face!
2:00 haha I just saw the Nameplate saying Peter Sam
Glad you liked it ...it's a very special Railway for all lovers of Thomas The Tank Engine
@@robmasterman np and cool
Thanks!
@@onetrackmind3558 sup one track mind
Oh god that Peter sam face is a crime against god
Seems to have upset a few people along the way. Thanks for your comment.
TOM ROLT WAS GOING BACK TO TYWYN WHARF
Thanks for watching.
It looks like thomas and friends
They were wearing those lookalike faces when I visited. The Rev Audrey, was influenced by his visit to the Railway to write the wonderful Thomas the Tank Engine stories.
I'm subscribed
Thanks Max, much appreciated.
Thank you. Amazing vedio. Enjoyed. One small suggestion, vedio need bacround music and commentary needed. So children also can see we Indians like that. Here Thomas and Friends in pogo channel is very familiar. Thanks
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Thanks Christian.
А что стрелки у них резать разве разрешается?
Извините, но я не понимаю, о каких стрелках вы говорите.
@@robmasterman Стрелки которые переводят поезд с одного пути на другой .Вот тут всё ясно на 16.44 минуте. За такое нарушение должны наказывать.
A similar railway in Australia is Puffing Billy on the outer suburbs of Melbourne.puffingbilly.com.au/en/
Thanks Richard...a bit too far for me to travel these days.....Bob
Them eyebrows
Indeed lol....Bob
Sounds like a double blast pipe to me..
I'm afraid I don't have the knowledge to reply to you on that one John.
That face..... 1:37
Not the best is it!
Ah yes,my favorite locomotive: Nicolas Cage
I hope they use natural preservatives only though.
SCNR :)
I am sure they do Tanith.
@@robmasterman *giggles*
World famous "Thomas the tank" books. Thomas the German Panzer?
Indeed Alex, much of it based on this Railway.
Strange face on the front of Peter Sam...
Indeed Adam, but it all adds character to the locos, without infringing on copyright issues I suppose.
@@robmasterman it is a lovely line
Me sees face on petersam
Me seriously awdry
The face on Peter Sam does look strange, ...Thank you for watching.
That face is terrifying!
I'm sure it's not meant to be Alex, there may be copyright issues if they are exact copies of the original.
1:36 what kinda face is that?
It's the face of Peter Sam, although not one I've seen before.
Peter Sam has fallen on hard times as of late...
Cute little railway originally built to haul slate from the quarry.
Why today must there always be girls pushing in on masculine activities?
The ladies are a force to be reckoned with, so watch out!!
@@robmasterman There are ladies and there are 'wimmin'. They are mutually exclusive and cannot be conflated.
What do you mean by "watch out!!" - for what? - Is that a threat? If so, stuff it & stuff U.
Fun fact, ships and engines are refered to as 'she', so your comment makes no sense.
@@ukaszwalczak1154 Wake up. I was referring to girls and 'wimmin', not ships and engines.
@@freeman8128 Yes, i know, that was meant to be a joke. But fr dude, women worked on the Talyllyn ever since it became a heritage railway. You're gendering a railway, A RAILWAY, and acting as if it's a 'Masculine Activity'. You're acting as if you're at an American Political debate.
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Thanks very much.
Yeah that realistic face is creepy. change it to Peter Sams proper face please
Many people have said the same Jason, I was just visiting for the day.
It’s a shame what they’ve done to Peter Sam, I honestly wish it didn’t have the face. Gotta appeal to kids I guess.
I don't think I've had one comment that was complimentary about that face, but I suppose it's their decision. Thanks for your comment.
Jesus! Over here in the United States, you're lucky if you're under 18 and allowed in the cab of a steam engine!
The young Crew operating on the locos must be over eighteen, but children are allowed to get on the footplate when the locos are stationary at the stations....Bob
When I was 5 I got to be in the cab of a diesel engine and blow the horn.