On the Festiniog Railway - Scenic and heritage colour footage.

More heritage and railway nostalgia with this charming footage.
Definitely one for the steam enthusiasts! Shot in the 1990's and dedicated to the narrator, BBC broadcaster and news-man Brian Redhead,1929- 1994. Remember him on the BBC Radio 'Today Programme', and his 'Friends of the M.6. Motorway'?
This film is set among some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in Wales so is appealing on that level too. This 'great little railway' has delighted visitors since the days of Queen Victoria and is now lovingly preserved by dedicated enthusiasts. Since 1982 the line has been cleared and the trains re-established.
It is now probably one of the most popular narrow-gauge railways in Britain, carrying over 400,000 passengers a year and running a 13.5 mile main-line in miniature from coastline into the mountains.
Enjoy the journey!
Railway Heritage Film.
Narrated by Brian Redhead.
produced by Julian and Stephen Gammond
Apologies for any copyright issues, this video is not uploaded for profit or personal gain

[@dragonzilla6482]

My late Grandfather had this on VHS.

[@DavidHennessey1984]

24:59 - "Hey, wait for me!" 🤣

[@cliffhughes6010]

In my head, I can hear the music to Ivor the Engine.

[@feline1104]

I remember it! x

[@nigelbevan8449]

I remember Brian Redhead... I met him once at Donny (Doncaster) railway works in the 80s when they had an open day there.... I took loads of numbers there.... Brian was very much a kettle head, nickname for steam enthusiasts... Very interesting guy to talk too..... Thank you so so much Jayne xxx...

[@feline1104]

There's not many on the main-stream media today that will be remembered with so much affection. Always used to listen to him and J. Timpson on the 'Today' program, Radio 4. No longer listen ......
Thank you Nigel, you were lucky to have met him. Jayne Anne x

[@Steve14ps]

Nothing wrong with being a 'kettle head', each to their own interests

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@Steve14ps I didn't say there was anything wrong with being a kettle head. It's a term used to being a steam locomotive enthusiast.

[@Steve14ps]

@@nigelbevan8449 No offence taken, I was trying to find a sketch from Dave Allen at Large in which Dave played James Watt, it ended with Dave Allen (as Watt) riding a giant kettle down the street! Alas I cannot find the link

[@feline1104]

All comments noted many thanks to all who had made a genuine comment.

[@feline1104]

He was one of the last great journalists/ broadcasters along with his co-presenter John Timpson. I rarely listen to the greatly and sadly diminished BBC these days Thank you Mark x Sorry, some comments have vanished along with some spam!!

[@nigelbevan8449]

You are very similar to me Jayne, I seldom watch television... Absolutely nothing "on the box" appeals to me... I'm not into cooking programs, reality TV, soaps, and the like.... Perhaps I'm just showing my age and being a grumpy old man Jayne xxx

[@feline1104]

@@nigelbevan8449 That makes me extremely 'grumpy' too. xx

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@feline1104 Oh Lord Jayne.... I'm so sorry... I hope you didn't think that I was accusing you of being grumpy, because that certainly wasn't the case poppit... There's only one person allowed to be grumpy....... ME..... xxx

[@feline1104]

@@nigelbevan8449 I always thought it was me Nigel x

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@feline1104 Noooooo.... Definitely me who is the grumpy one... I make Victor Meldrew seem like the laughing policeman Jayne... With the most kindest regards from Nige xx

[@wickham5864]

The first VHS video of the FR that my family owned. I’d really like to find out the name of the music used for the model railway section.

[@feline1104]

Have to look into that ...

[@feline1104]

Transit
by Francis Monkman I think ...

[@wickham5864]

@@feline1104 unfortunately not. That’s the main “theme” music from the video, from memory.

[@feline1104]

@@wickham5864 Will find out .... if I can