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- A driver's eye view of the line from Pwllheli to Barmouth and Machynlleth. This was recorded in the summer / autumn of 1993 (I think) from the cab of Derby Lightweight DMU M79900 Test Coach Iris.
There is a commentary mentioning features along the line such as stations, level crossings, mileposts etc.
It is as recorded except where I've edited out a couple of long stationary waits!
Part 1 is here • Tape 1 Shrewsbury to W...
Part 2 is here • Tape 2 Machynlleth to ...
Part 3 is here • Tape 3 Machynlleth to ...
Part 5 is here • Tape 5 Machynlleth to ...
This is such a lovely ride on a clear day, so sad the Welsh coast weather did its usual bit. Thanks for taking the effort to share, I really enjoy these cab ride videos.
I just hope that when anyone watches this brilliant set of video's they also think about watching Google Earth along with them.. Because you can learn so much about your wonderful Geography & the way to pronounce all the little stations on e the way.. Again I must say just wonderful to bring this into peoples lives .. thanks again Nick for all the video's..
Thank you so much for this 👏🏻🏴
Lovely trip.
You missed out mentioning the world's first preserved railway in tywyn and were the rev w Audrey volunteered on
Sadly, I suspect that wasn't of official interest to the BR team on the train!
57:50 barmouth level crossing
41:08 harlech level crossing
24:09 portmadog level crossing
1:08:45 fairborne level crossing
1:25:08
Cheers mate, you missed out Traeth Mawr, just after Porthmadog.
@@TheosTrainsWalesOfficial not just treath mawr almost all of them
Nice one!
to see Barmouth bridge in its original state makes this a bit sad 1:02:40
At least it's in a much better state today!
I think.that Larry bridges line manager doing the commentary.what unit was this,?
Iris!
www.railcar.co.uk/data/vehicle/975010
Very surprised to see the crossing open to road traffic as the train entered Porthmadog station at 22.00.
That particular crossing was operated by the driver by stepping out of the cab and using a control box next to the track.
That was normal when trains cross, as the first one in has to wait for the second to arrive and return the token before the Up (southbound) driver can be issued with a token to leave. That procedure took a few minutes and the road would be unnecessarily closed otherwise, so the crossing controls were designed accordingly.
@@MsSteve70 it still is controller that way the same as Barmouth level crossing
Why has Pwllheli station closed ?
Great video, any idea what year this was filmed. Traveled along this line to Barmouth many times over the years.
1993 I think
Shame about the weather! You missed so much info, the Barmouth tunnel how long, when constructed etc. The life boat slipway under the railway, and about the Mawddach estuary bridge, what it did when it was last opened, (where the tidal reach up stream was) when it was attached by ship beetle how many wooden supports there are etc.,etc. 5 out of ten
Thank you for your comment.
The video was created by British Rail for their purposes, which is why the commentary only talks about mile posts, level crossings etc.
If you want more historical information on the route, may I suggest the Video125 offering!
www.video125.com/products/cambrian-coast
Good video and commentary, shame about the horse laugh in the background.