Driver's Eye View - Welsh Highland Railway (Rheilffordd Eryri) - Porthmadog to Caernarfon
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- With just one day left to film the Welsh Highland Railway and there were no trains scheduled to cover the full route from Porthmadog to Caernarfon. Claire who had kindly arranged for me to film over the previous two days worked out that I could film the complete route although no trains were booked to make the full journey. I attached a camera to the Porthmadog to Beddgelert train, at Beddgelert the locomotive that had worked the first train of the day from Porthmadog took the afternoon train on to Caernarfon, there was no return working, so I followed by car giving me several opportunities to film the train along the way. I arrived early at Porthmadog for a tasty breakfast in Spooners Cafe, before filming the train making its way over the Cob from Boston Lodge where the empty stock and locomotive had been stabled over night, my heart sank as it began to rain. I mounted the camera on the locomotive hoping that it was only a shower, as it turned out the rain persisted all day, I watched the video back on my computer expecting it to be a complete washout, to my surprise I enjoyed watching the resulting atmospheric journey, the mountains were at their moody best.
The Welsh Highland Railway - 'WHR' - (Welsh: Rheilffordd Eryri) is a restored narrow gauge located in the Welsh county of Gwynedd. The 25-mile (40.2 km) long 1 ft 11 ½ in (597 mm) gauge line connects Caernarfon to Porthmadog, the line passes through the scenic Aberglaslyn Gorge as well as serving the popular tourist village of Beddgelert. The railway shares Porthmadog Harbour station with the Ffestiniog Railway's line to Blaenau Ffestiniog. One of the line's most notable features is the United Kingdom's only mixed gauge flat rail crossing.
During restoration most of the civil engineering was undertaken by contractors whilst the track was laid by volunteers. The original WHR ran from Porthmadog to Dinas, where it connected with the standard gauge Caernarfon to Afon Wen line. The modern day WHR uses the track bed of the long closed Afon Wen line to access its modern Caernarfon terminus, located in the shadow of the city's impressive castle, it is conveniently situated close to both the harbour and the town centre.
Bryngwyn and the slate quarries around Moel Tryfan were served by a short branch off the original WHR, the old branch line trackbed is now footpath know as the "rail trail".
The 3⁄4-mile (1.2 km) long Welsh Highland Heritage Railway runs from its station close to the Cambrian Coast railway's Porthmadog station along the trackbed of the former Cambrian Railways exchange siding to connect with the WHR main line at Pen-y-Mount junction.
To watch videos I made documenting the reopening of the WHR, please click on the following links - • Part 1 - Welsh Highlan... • Part 2 - Welsh Highlan... • Part 3 - Welsh Highlan...
Map 00:17 Google Earth/Maps
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To find out more about the railway or to book your own Welsh Highland Railway adventure please click on this link - www.festrail.co.uk/
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Nothing more romantic than these small gauge railways. My 12year old self would have lost his mind seeing this ...
I love these narrow gauge railways, they are friendly and quaint, we are lucky that so many have survived for us to enjoy today.
Love from India bro, your ancestors made me love railways and The small gauges
Same, my 12 year old self would have lost his mind too :D it was only last year I found out my 39 year old self still looses his mind when on a train like this when I went to the Sommerset steam train :D whoops!
It wouldn't be North Wales without the pouring rain.
It's the rain that makes Wales the beautiful place that it is.
Pity about gloomy weather but nothing beats being on d train I wish !
We used to say, it's not rain... its just low cloud.
You should make a video video about the Beatles it was like a train in Liverpool like that you can ride or do you like this video like my other comment I meant to say comics not comics comments😅😮🎉
@@jellyguystudios5765 Here are the Beetles singing about their ticket to ride, I wonder where they were going to? - th-cam.com/video/SyNt5zm3U_M/w-d-xo.html
I live on the U.S. West coast. We had no rain for almost six months. This video, with its breathtaking amount of lush, green countryside is such a treat for the eyes and the soul. Thank you for a wonderful journey! ❤
Hello, as I type this I'm in tropical Australia during the dry season, I know how you feel, I'm looking forward to returning to the UK next month. I miss the wind and rain.
well to me, that cloudy grey sky is what I miss most... it gives me calm and cool vibes... thank god, we'll have rainy season soon...
Hurricane HIlary gave us an underwhelming but pleasant persistent light rain on that Sunday it hit the coast in August but UK looks like they have another big storm tomorrow (Ciaran) and just had Babet about a week ago! I hope their big trees don't topple over.
@@RighteousReverendDynamite Storm Ciarán is rattling my windows as I type this reply, rain has been a bit of a theme this year when I've been out and about filming railways.
Everything is so green with the hills, mountains, and narrow tracks. My first guess was Vietnam. Wales seems to be an awesome place.
I remember a time when I used to walk parts of the trackbed and a conversation I had with a friend along the lines, "I hope one day somehow this line is relayed" my friends response was, "No it will never happen." I am so pleased that my hopes have been achieved.
Hi, I used to have a similar conversation with my Grandfather when we walked along the old trackbed at Beddgelert. I visited every year whilst the line was being rebuilt to record progress. I still have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming when I watch trains in the Aberglaslyn Gorge.
The most enchanting rainy journey ever - in front of a puffer no less. Belated kudos to the railbed engineers who forged through rock cuttings, tunnels, round curves and over bridges for a single (mostly) track narrow gauge railway. Nicely edited too.
Hello, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. The track gangs deserve a big thank you for doing a good job restoring and maintaining this railway, I hope they read your comment.
It's fascinating to learn that the Welsh Highland Railroad is a restored railway marvel. That's why I've noticed a lot of digital traffic control systems throughout the journey. It's incredible how they've seamlessly blended the old and the modern. May the Welsh Highland Railroad continue to thrive and prosper.
Please.... it's Welsh not American so it's a railWAY not a railroad.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The rebirth of this railway is one of sheer determination by a group of people who simply refused to take 'No' for an answer.
@@peterdean8009 some people can't take a compliment
@@peterdean8009As a Welsh speaker, I’m going to correct you. The Welsh word for it is rheilffordd. It literally means railroad.
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cant tell you how much of joy this video has given me. I am from India and the monsoons are the most awaited season where the land looks the most beautiful.. the welsh highlands reminded me of my time in the highlands of south India where rains never seems to cease.. i will definitely do these rail trips once the world gets back to its senses
Hi, it's nice to know you enjoyed the rain in beautiful Wales. I hope to visit India again next year and if you can make the journey to Wales I think you'll really enjoy your visit. Best wishes. Tim.
Once the world gets back to its senses? I thought Indians believe that we live in the Kali Yuga for the next 5000 years or so. I doubt that the world will ever come back to its senses before mankind will destroy civilization.
You know it's Wales with all that rain and lush green vegetation! Lovely video!
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
It's the rain that makes this so enjoyable to watch. A landscape like this needs rain. Water is life
I couldn't put it better, Wales without rain simply wouldn't be Wales.
A trip with beautiful scenery and I really enjoyed it
I'm glad you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Beautiful video. Green. Nice countryside. No freeways. No music. Just peaceful. On my already very long bucket list. ❤😊
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, if you do make it to North Wales, you'll find plenty of other narrow gauge railways, the wonderful Portmeirion Village, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, a stunning coastline and it goes without saying, plenty of pretty mountain scenery 😊.
I've had the wonderful privilege of riding this line at least three times. I've also ridden the line from Porthmadog to Blaneau-Ffestiniog several times. Even on a rainy day like this, the beauty of the Welsh countryside is just amazing.
If you make this journey, bring several empty SD cards with you -- it is simply impossible to take a bad photograph on this trip.
Hi, I agree with you that these railways are special whatever the weather, never miss a shot for the lack of a spare memory card is good advice.
That feel of secret magic path, how it leads us through distant places.
Beautifully poetic. 😊
My mother would have loved this. As a six year old, she’d hop on the trolley and ride the whole loop around Pittsburgh for a nickel. The Black conductor refused her nickel since she always had big smiles for him. This train would take near where her grandmother lived.
That's a lovely story, thanks for sharing.
I am guessing you are at least 80?
Looks like so much fun!
I could ride this train back and forth all day!
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I really had no idea this restoration had happened - now I need to visit, thanks for a great video!
Hello, this railway is a real success story, it's well worth visiting, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
So beautiful!!! Congrats!
Very nice video, beautiful landscapes, spectacular railway route and train. Greetings from Argentina
Hello, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video and I hope to visit Argentina in the not too distant future. Best wishes from the UK.
A beautiful well kept railway in a most delightful part of North Wales. Enjoyed the stop at Beddgelert where I enjoyed a visit on a hiking weekend staying at Rhydd with other folk from the Coventry CHA at Easter, 1970 in similar weather as this. An excellent video and very clearly produced. Thank you for a wonderful job.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video and I can't think of a better way to enjoy the Welsh scenery than from the comfort of a seat on one these wonderful little trains. I'm glad the video reminded you of your own visit to the area in 1970, long before the rebirth of this fascinating railway.
I am from Scotland,if you like countryside and railways, and country pubs Wales is awesome.
Been down a few times,travelled on most Welsh lines.
Makes me angry when I think of the wasted opportunites in Scotlands Border Region and West Highlands. Narrow Guage would have been the answer for some closed lines,especially with the steam loco's available abroad,many built in Glasow. We have great scenery too ! Travell to some of Scotlands Tourist Spots,you cannot park,even on the closed railway land.( Which if you can costs you !) A lot of people have taken to driving on. I well remember travelling to some of these places as a child by train,seemed less congested. No doubt,some will disagree, wall to wall motor transport is the thing !
Jadąc tym starym torem wyobrażam sobie historyczne wioski i miasteczka . Dla nich pociąg stał się najważniejszym połączeniem z wielkim światem. Wzrusza mnie taka rola pociągów. Dziękuję , pozdrawiam.😀
Witam, ta kolej została zamknięta w 1933 roku i to powinien być koniec, ale luka w prawie spowodowała, że przedsiębiorstwa kolejowego nie można było oficjalnie zamknąć, a jego aktywa zostały sprzedane, więc kolej pozostawała uśpiona do czasu, gdy miłośnicy kolei zaczęli się ponownie otwierać wybudowano ją w 1997 r. Po wielu ciężkiej pracy kolej jest teraz otwarta dla wszystkich, co widać na tym filmie 😊.
Hello, this railway closed in 1933 and that should have been the end of it, but a quirk in the law meant that the railway company could not be offically closed and its assets sold off, so the railway remained dormant until railway enthusiasts began to reopen it in 1997. After much hard work the railway is now open for all to enjoy as seen in this video 😊.
Jestem z południowej Walii, a moja dziewczyna pochodzi ze Stalowej Woli. Zabrałem ją w tę podróż w zeszłym roku. Bardzo jej się podobał stary pociąg i chce pojechać jeszcze raz w tym roku. 🇵🇱🏴
Wow! Splendid job! Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
Did this route a few years ago and, by good fortune, it was a clear sunny day. Well worth the trip.
The ride is beautiful whatever the weather, but the bonus of a clear sunny day makes this wonderful ride even better, I'm glad you fortunate with the weather on the day of your visit.
Lying here at 4am unable to sleep because of pain. This beautiful scenery and journey is a soothing distraction. Thank you. (Perfect without any music)
yo feel better?! i hope so! have a great day bruh!
@@MrDesgulsh might take a while for my shoulder to get fixed but that's very kind, thank you.
For a many months now, I have been watching videos like this while listening to music, to help me relax. Started with Japan, then Norway, recently in my home country of Australia, and now stunningly beautiful Wales. Thanks for posting, this is a gem. 😁💕
Hello, we are lucky to be able to see so many videos from the driver's point of view on TH-cam. I enjoy watching those posted by other creators as much as I enjoy making them myself. I'm pleased you enjoyed this video, I wonder where you will be off to next? 😊
@@Timsvideochannel1 New Zealand 😊 Another one of yours.
@@martythemartian99 My wife describes New Zealand as being like Wales on stilts, all four seasons in one day is a common occurence, the scenery is green, there are plenty of sheep and there is also the wild countryside, although New Zealands mountains are 2 or 3 times higher than those in Wales. I hope you enjoy New Zealand 😊.
22:50- This whole going into the forest part was very whimsical and beautiful. I'm glad it lasted so long! It truly is faerie land.
It is truely a fairytale land with its own myths and legends, even the name Beddgelert 'Gelert's Grave' is a reminder of a tale that brings a tear to many a visitors eye when they learn of the origins of towns name - According to legend, the stone monument in the field marks the resting place of 'Gelert', the faithful hound of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great.
The story, as written on the tombstone reads:
"In the 13th century Llewelyn, prince of North Wales, had a palace at Beddgelert. One day he went hunting without Gelert, ‘The Faithful Hound’, who was unaccountably absent.
On Llewelyn's return the truant, stained and smeared with blood, joyfully sprang to meet his master. The prince alarmed hastened to find his son, and saw the infant's cot empty, the bedclothes and floor covered with blood.
The frantic father plunged his sword into the hound's side, thinking it had killed his heir. The dog's dying yell was answered by a child's cry.
Llewelyn searched and discovered his boy unharmed, but nearby lay the body of a mighty wolf which Gelert had slain. The prince filled with remorse is said never to have smiled again. He buried Gelert here".
@@Timsvideochannel1 Oh no, my heart. What an terrible thing. It teaches us a valuable lesson on how to NEVER assume and to guard our anger at all times. Our anger blinds us to the truth. 😢
@@abundantharmony It must have broken Llewelyn's heart when he realised his mistake.
Absolutely wonderful ride. Many thanks Tim! 😍👍🏻🙋🏻♀
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Thank you for posting this video, this video really soothes my mind!
Thank you, it's nice to be able to chill out 😊.
The forest part is beautiful beyond words! Thank you!
It's really nice to know you enjoyed this journey, come rain or shine Wales is always a beautiful country.
This is beautiful and really cool to see, it’s the smallest gauge I’ve ever seen in my life. Almost looks like a monorail beam with how narrow it is.
Hi, the track gauge is 1 ft 11 ½ in (597 mm). I'm pleased you enjoyed the video 😊.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I had guessed it was close to 2 feet wide just eyeballing it but how can a train that appears to be at least 8 feet tall be able to balance on such a narrow gauge? They must really have to take the turns carefully to not derail.
@@miniskunkThese trains defy logic; they are surprisingly stable even on tight bends. All the people can sit to one side and the train doesn't tip over!!!
@@Timsvideochannel1 I am thinking they must have ballast near the wheels to keep the center of gravity low and thus prevent derailment.
@@miniskunk A low centre of gravity would certainly help.
this video popped up in my recommendations randomly. I am absolutely in love with your channel already, these videos soothe my soul and make me grin like an idiot. I also love how you put in the various road/bridge/railway crossings the train comes across. absolutely lovely! thank you!
Hello, I'm please you find these videos relaxing and it's nice to know you have enjoyed watching some of my other videos. Where I've been able to get alternative shots of the train, I like to include them because it gives a more complete picture of the journey. Thank you for your kind comment, it is appreciated.
Your videos are amazing, so much detail. Thank you.
Thank you, I really appreciate your kind comment.
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_That tunnel part is...like the introduction of a fairy tale..._
I agree, there could well be a magical land at the other end 🏖🎇🪄🎭
Brilliant video, thanks! Loved the rain, it adds heaps of atmosphere and the low clouds over the misty Mountain tops looks tremendous.
Thank you, Wales wouldn't be Wales without rain and moody mountains. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
I think I once walked through a railway tunnel ... almost certainly Tunnel No 1, north to south, sometime around April 1985, when any prospect of restoring track was in the far distant future, and that bit of trackbed was part of a public footpath.
I walked through tunnel number 1 several times around the same time as your self, there were rumours that an enthusiast group was trying to put the railway back, I never for one moment believed that it would actually happen.
I'm having a very stressful day at work and really needed this. Beautiful!
Hello Fred, sorry to hear you were having a stressful day, I'm glad the video helped. Cheers. Tim.
It's a stunning ride even in the rain. Luckily when I made the same journey last August, the weather was glorious!
Hello, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, it was filmed in July, I had hoped for better weather, although I think the rain added to the moody mountain atmosphere, it would have been nice to film it in sunshine, maybe I'll be lucky next time. I'm glad you had good weather for your trip on the line.
And them this lovely british weather. What a fun. Thx for the ride. 👍
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, filmed on a British summers day 😊.
I live in the mountains in France, it s way wilder but there's not even a train or internet, barely a road and sometimes 3G. So i watch this to have a feeling of movement. Eases my mind.
Wow, I didn't know parts of France were so remote !!!
What a beautiful train and landscape!
Greetings from Italy!
Hello, it's nice to hear from Italy, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
I've seen this trip before (and I think it was an earlier video on your channel) but it bears repeating. Thank you for this video, Tim. 😃
Hi, I posted a version of this trip in two parts about 6 years ago. No two trips are the same, the four seasons and variable Welsh weather make sure of that. I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Bloody gorgeous !.
I'm glad you enjoyed it; a ride on this railway is a unique and wonderful experience even in the pouring rain.
@@Timsvideochannel1 reminds me of Puffing Billy and the leafy wonderland of the Dandenongs.
@@davidpearn5925 The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways have a lot in common with the Puffing Billy Railway, most notably the Garratt locomotives. The Ffestiniog Railway and Puffing Billy both entered preservation around the same time. The wooded area as the Welsh Highland train climbs away from Beddgelert does have a similar feel to it as some of the forests along the Puffing Billy route although the trees are different, both can be regarded as natural and ancient woodland.
It’s a wonderful video that you can watch all the time.❤
Thank you for your kind comment, it is really appreciated 😊.
This is beautiful! Fantastic! So atmospheric. Would love to take this whole trip sometime.
Thank You very much for uploading this material. Cheers!
Hi, it's nice to know you enjoyed this video. Wales is one of those places where you are likely to experience all four seasons in one day, that's the reason it is so beautiful with it's lush green vegetation, tumbling rivers and scenic water falls. If you do ever get to do this trip I think you'll find it a rewarding experience 😊.
Such beautiful countryside. Thanks
That's nice to know, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
Thank you for the video, I love the landscape and the rain gives a more relaxed experience, I love this kind of videos
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Unbelievably beautiful - landscape, nature and the well maintained railway,,, Pure joy!
Wales is a lovely country whatever the weather and I'm sure the guys who look after the permanent way will appreciate your comment.
Hi Tim! First came the railway and second was the wonderful landscape👍. A full and long video to enjoy with 2 🍻. Best regards from Hans and Cheers 🍻🇦🇹.
Hello Hans, Wales is a hotspot for narrow and standard gauge heritage steam railways and this is one the best, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride and two beers. Best wishes. 🍺Tim.
Charming & relaxing!
I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
I just discover your channel and i´m very impressed by your amazing quality videos. New subscriber indeed.
Hello and welcome to my channel, it's nice to have you on board 😊.
A beautiful, spectacular trip
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
This is a GREAT video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊.
Wow. That was enjoyable! The countryside was beautiful.
Thank you, it's nice to know you enjoyed it
How lovely weather in Wales indeed ! ! ! Cheers. 😩😩
It’s the rain that makes Wales so lush and beautiful, although most people don't plan on using an umbrella on their summer holiday. When the sun does shine the place is simply stunning.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Agreed ! ! !🥸
Stunning views and the rain makes it all the better. Watching at home in Australia but this vid makes me feel like I'm there. Great video.
Hi, I'm glad you are enjoyed the Welsh rain, it's the rain that makes Wales the wonderful place that it is. I bet you aren't wearing thermal underwear and a woolly jumper in Australia, it's decidedly cold and wet here in the UK. It's nice to know you enjoyed the video. Cheers. Tim.
Wonderful ride, beautiful and magical places. Now I want to pay a visit
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride and if you do visit one day, I think you'll find it a rewarding experience.
i went on the ravenglass one in the lakes with my dog on my lap , me and him absolutely loved it , cheers for the upload.
Hello Martin, this railway and the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway traverse similar beautiful scenery. I'm pleased you and enjoyed the ride 😊.
So beautiful!
It is beautiful, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
It’s sooo green! I love it!
Wales is a genuine green and pleasant land, whether it’s raining or sunny, it's always beautiful.
Adorei este vídeo, estou assistindo- o, pela segunda vez. Parabéns a você Tim, e o maquinista, um abraço.
Obrigado, fico feliz que você tenha gostado do vídeo
Looks gorgeous
It's beautiful whatever the weather, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.
Amazing video, nice nature surroundig the track
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@24:42 😃 FASCINATING!!
Huge wall.. narrow line. I been through two places like this. One riding Zagros mountains in Shiraz, Iran and another heading north Iaśi, Romania. Absolutely breathtaking moments. One way agead and high walls on both sides. Still watching. Very interesting upload. I have been to London but travelled by car. Missed on lots, yeah. Wonderful areas.
What a wonderful restoration
The people who restored this railway deserve a massive thank you for all they have achieved in restoring this wonderful railway, making it possible to once again ride the train from Porthmadog to Caernarfon.
Ahh True ASMR for a trainiac.. .Thank you for this lovely ride along. :)
Thank you, it's nice to know this video had the desired effect.
Muy lindo el video,bellos paisajes,recorrido ferroviario y tren espectacular,cordial saludo,desde argentina.
Hola, es un placer saber de Argentina. Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo.
Gorgeous landscape. I intend to visit one day. 🚂
North Wales is home to a number of fascinating narrow gauge railways, all of them well worth visiting, if you do make it there, I'm sure you will enjoy the experience, both the landscape and the coastline are very scenic.
This is absolutely amazing!
Never been to Wales, to my great shame, but it looks so...
...trying to find a better word than 'wholesome'...
And never mind the rain. Like Billy Connolly once said:
There's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong choice of clothes.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous.
Hi, I love the Billy Connolly quote. Wales is a very underrated country, it has a fabulous coastline, beautiful sandy beaches and the mountains are picturesque whatever the weather. Most holiday makers visit Wales to hike, mountain climb or to ride the narrow gauge railways, I have visited most years since I was a child, I would describe it as my "Happy Place".
Beautiful.
I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
It's nice to meet you, friend. This was so special. I love trains! It was so special to see this cool journey! I so appreciate your taking all of us along with you! That was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! I wish you continued success and happiness always.
Hello, I'm so glad you enjoyed this video, Wales is a wonderful country with an awesome heritage railway scene, I love to visit whenever I can, thank you for your kind comment. Best wishes. Tim.
Very nice trip through the north of Wales. Thanks.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Beautiful chime whistles ❤
"Yes" they do make a wonderful sound 😊.
The sheep and little cows run and the big cows just watch. Beautiful.
Hi, the reaction of animals to passing trains varies from animal to animal, some cows even try to keep pace with the train and dogs chase them, whilst the more timid creatures run and hide. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
so damn calming and beautiful !
Thank you, it's nice to know you enjoyed the ride.
Assistindo aqui do Brasil ❤❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷esse lugar lindo.
Olá, que bom receber notícias do Brasil, fico feliz que você tenha gostado do vídeo 😊😊.
Amazing rail shots
Thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
I might normally be put off by rain drops on the lens... not this time... mesmerizing ride... beautiful
I wasn't going to post this video to TH-cam because of the rain drops, but when I checked it out, I found it surprisingly enjoyable to watch, as a result I did post it and it's nice to know you enjoyed it too.
I was looking for the right comment to suggest a windshield product like RAINX. Rain drops roll right off the glass
@@markedgood I do coat the lens with a product similar to the one you suggested, but I'm always open to suggestions. Cheers. Tim.
@@markedgood I've just picked up a bottle of RainX from my local car accessory store, I'll give it a go next time I'm filming in the rain.
Awesome train video.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊.
Great video once again Tim. How you create such cool entertainment I don't know , but keep doing it All being well I will be back to NZ for a 3 or 4 week trip. Cheers mate
Hello Paul, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, I'll be visiting Australia and New Zealand for most of this month, just a couple of days left before I fly out. All the best. Tim.
Wow seeing those Garrets at Beddgelert station look great
This was a railway that had been closed for more years than it had been open, the old station was just a footnote in Beddgelert's history. To see the station today with the big Garratts at the head of long trains the likes of which the original railway promoters couldn't possibly have dreamed would ever grace the rails is like an impossible dream come true. We owe a lot to the people who dared to dream and brought this railway back to life.
@@Timsvideochannel1 yes totally agree it is amazing to see and they have done such a grand job of the station too,
stunning. wish we had countryside like this in finland
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Thanks for the ride. I followed the reopening of the line starting with Phase 2. It was nice to see some of the sites that were so well documented by the late Professor, whose name escapes me. His archive is outstanding. Sad that he didn't live to see the railway's completion.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. In the video Description I have included links to my own videos showing the line during its re-birth and a link to the very useful site hosted by the railway itself. It's always sad when someone who has documented the railway for a number of years doesn't get to see the end result.
You mean the late Ben Fisher, 1963-2009, a sad loss, but the archive he left was invaluable for writing up the story afterwards. His photographs were used for 'Welsh Highland Renaissance' by Gordon Rushton - a book with some misprints and occasional controversial views, but well worth reading and still available from Ffestiniog Railway, Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG LL49 9NF Wales [Great Britain].
@@peterjarvis9367 Thank you, that's useful to know.
Need to red pen this whole route next year, good to see the Glaslyn well up through the pass ❤ great video 👍
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Good stuff.
Stormy weather happening this weekend.
Hello, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video, it looks as though much of the UK is in for heavy rain this weekend.
Its so pleasant to watch. I enjoyed it. I would like to visit the place someday personally
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride and I hope you do get to visit one day, Wales has a lot to offer.
Hello Tim, it's a pity it rained. But without rain there is no beautiful green landscape like we see in this video. It's a nice video nonetheless. Best regards
Hi, Wales without rain wouldn't be the beautiful landscape seen in this video and when the sun does shine it's worth the wait. Cheers. Tim.
Watching with ❤️ from NYC 🗽
Hello, it's nice to hear from New York, I hope you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Weird and amazing at the same time. Weird because of the track which seems very narrow. Amazing because of the beautiful scenery.
Not only is the track gauge small, the locomotive is as big and powerful as a medium sized standard gauge locomotive, yet the railway is safe and the ride is steady. Wales is a very scenic country with a picturesque coastline.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I must come and visit sometime then. I'm a train driver in the Netherlands so I must ride that train some time.
@@jimijames9792I think you'd really enjoy seeing the narrow gauge trains of Wales, allow plenty of time because they are all worth visiting and most can be reached by taking a train on the scenic standard gauge railway. As a train driver, I think you'll find the various driving environments on these railways fascinating.
What an excellent surprise! It was not even built last time I looked (I live far far away). The quality of track, route engineering, signal system, all to be proud of.
(You need a hot air blower for the cams to get rid of the falling raindrops...)
The locos are amazing both in their beautiful appearance and in the evident power installed.
I am going to see what the internet has to say.
Oh and I loved also the mini Pakistan Railways diesel at Dinas!
Hello, I used to walk the track bed when the line was closed dreaming of how the railway must have looked before the tracks were lifted and nature reclaimed the route. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever image that one day I'd be able to ride the railway!!!! Even on a rainy day it is a wonderful journey and the railway is operated using an interesting fleet of locomotives from many locations around the globe.
Amazing love it we're going to go on it!
Hello I'm pleased you enjoyed the video and I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I enjoyed mine.
People rave about Scotland but I think 🏴 is much more scenic and beautiful. No nasty midges 🦟🦟🦟 on the odd occasion when the weather is nice.
A lot of the lovely sites in Wales are on a bucket list for me now that I've retired from the railway. Thank you for the wonderful video and reminding me about this line. 😊 ❤🏴
Hello, I visit Scotland in winter when the mountains are snow-capped, the trains aren't crowded and the midges are taking a rest from biting tourists. I love Wales at any time of the year and it doesn't always rain, there are lots of sunny days in the Spring and Autumn. You will find plenty to keep you busy, heritage railways, my favourite national rail route - Shrewsbury to Pwllheli (the Cambrian Coast Railway), slate museums and the wonderful Portmeirion folly village. I hope you get there one day, I think you will enjoy the experience 🤠🥀🌲🌳🐏🐑.
The west coast of Wales is stunning. If you take the trip drive south from Porthmadog and visit Aberystwyth and the Vale of Rheidol railway. The scenery is fantastic, a bit softer than North Wales but just as beautiful. And it doesn't always rain in Wales, the weather can settle down in summer and then you have the best of everything!
@@ds1868 Hi, I have travelled all over Wales, spending a lot of time in the Brecon Beacons, I've visited both the Brecon Mountain railway and the Vale of Rheidol railway. The Welsh scenery is beautiful where ever you are. The views from Barmouth railway bridge at sunset are world class.
@Timsvideochannel1 totally agree. If you visit Barmouth again, just north of Borth is Ynyslas sands, a conservation area that you can visit and walk the beach. The maram grass in the sand dunes is incredible. It just goes to show that virtually anything can be seen in Wales! Fantastic video by the way, have subscribed.
@@ds1868 Hi, welcome to my channel, I hope you find more videos to watch. I stayed in a guest house at Borth and I've seen the wonderful sands, the Welsh coast is stunning and varied. As a youngster my parents used to take the family to a caravan site at Abererch Sands, happy days. I've been lucky enough to see some beautiful places around the world, but to be honest only New Zealand gets close to matching Wales, but it doesn't have the castles, folklore or the rich history that sets Wales apart. I'm planning on visiting Mid Wales later this year.
Beautiful country.
"Yes" it is, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.
A compact tour 🛤️ while having lunch in my kitchen!!..🚂... ❤
I'm pleased you enjoyed the tour 😊.
Awesome! Thanks from Australia.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
as a kid, my family (mostly my eldest brother) were involved in some of the earliest parts of this restoration, back when the track was a mile long stretch out of Porthmadog, and I've never yet had opportunity to ride the entire completed route, thank you for this video its fantastic. ETA: well technically what is now the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, I think.
Your brother must have worked with the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, as opposed to the Welsh Highland Railway. The believe that the WHHR laid part of the WHR from Pen-y-Mount Junction to Traeth Mawr Loop, I wonder if your brother worked on that section before it became part of the WHR mainline? I don't know much about the period during which the track was laid to Traeth Mawr Loop, I believe the two railways had a disagreement that soured relationships for a while, I'm glad the two railways are back on friendly terms again. If you get an opportunity to ride the full line I think you will find it a rewarding experience.
Great video.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.
Fabulous Journey.... Take Love from India 🇮🇳
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. Best wishes from the UK.
This is magical. The Forest of Boland Light Railway comes to life.
How have I lived to be so old without knowing about the "The Forest of Boland Light Railway"?. I've just looked it up and found a number of articles including this one - th-cam.com/video/8btLvwE_Xtw/w-d-xo.html Thanks, I'm going to find out more 😊.
@@Timsvideochannel1 That book was a distant childhood memory of mine from the 70s. Your video brought it back, so thanks :)
@@akwalek We don't hear much about Ivor the Engine or Jones the Steam these days, kids today don't know what they are missing 😊.
Very beautiful. Now I want to go to Wales😊. And that gage is so narrow! It looked like a toy train to me! 😂 Cheers from a Yank!😊
Hello, Wales is one of the best places in the world to see and ride behind narrow gauge steam locomotives, I hope you get there some day. Cheers from the UK 😊.
thank you for that
I hope you enjoyed the ride.
wow, an active pessenger narrow-gauge railway! That thing is already rare.
Hi, it's nice to see a narrow gauge railway doing the job it was designed to do, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.