Beer Heights Light Railway - Driver's Eye Footage

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  • The Beer Heights Light Railway is one of the longest 7 1/4 inch miniature railways in England and has been running since 1976. We take a ride through the Pecorama tourism site, owned by model company PECO, in this exclusive footage from the front of 'Jimmy', a Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive built in 1986 and fitted with a Kubota 2-cylinder engine.
    For more information, see: www.pecorama.co.uk

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  • @WeAreRailfans
    @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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  • @esmeephillips5888
    @esmeephillips5888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wasn't sure if this was the real deal or a minutely detailed, trompe-l'oeil model layout on a giant table. Suspiciously neat buildings, stiffly trimmed lines of trees... then at 4:35 a bird flew across the line in the middle distance and I thought 'That's no toy'.
    The looping route makes the distance covered seem far longer than it is. The variety of scenery helps the illusion. This is an accomplishment of landscaping as well as engineering.

  • @DougCeleste
    @DougCeleste 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    VERY nice! LOVE the scenery!! I would LOVE to ride this someday. Cheers from New Mexico USA!

  • @andywilkins6657
    @andywilkins6657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This has to be one of the best little railways in the UK. Fond memories of taking the children here 20 years ago.

  • @titup2
    @titup2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an exceptional garden railway! It has everything and, it being Devon, if you are not going steeply up, you are going steeply down. Very cleverly laid out with a variety of landscapes.

    • @vickilabriola2323
      @vickilabriola2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, and through these charming landscapes, continuity of the "driver's eye view" was unmarred by the careless use of GoPro. Meaning the sudden, disquieting swiveling to the right or left by the turning of the driver's head.

  • @prakashghadge2854
    @prakashghadge2854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Train was passing slowly that is why it felt enjoyable & energetic too while viewing. In short it is effect of monsoon.

  • @johncourtneidge
    @johncourtneidge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Magnificent! Amazing!
    What a feat of Engineering and Preservation!
    A small pity that the video stops a little short of the final destination.

  • @philquine
    @philquine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow! What an amazing railway! And to be honest, one that I’ve not heard of. Pity you didn’t show the engine hauling the train at the end, but absolutely brilliant!!!

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can read about the locomotive 'Jimmy' over on the Pecorama website. It recently had a repaint into InterCity Swallow livery but was previously blue. It's a firm fan favourite, even if most of the visitors go for the miniature steam engines.

  • @updistant
    @updistant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Outstanding! Loving the signals.

  • @xr6lad
    @xr6lad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How interesting. Never heard of it before

  • @trailwayt9H337
    @trailwayt9H337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very beutifull with impressive by feeling in view of the journey.. So good 😍❤👍

  • @andreazanzotto2754
    @andreazanzotto2754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really beautiful

  • @winco68
    @winco68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very impressive. An outstanding little railway.

  • @milankanka5329
    @milankanka5329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Veľmi prekrásne natočené video 😇😇😇😇😇. Perfektné , super 😇😇😇.
    Srdečne pozdravujem zo Slovenska 😇😇😇😇🇸🇰🇸🇰🇸🇰🇸🇰🇸🇰.

  • @johnjephcote7636
    @johnjephcote7636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Much prettier than when I recently strapped my mobile 'phone to the front of my 1/16 scale Leicester tram (9cm gauge) and took it round the horsehoe of the garden- behind the shed and all the tall bushes that have now obscured the tramway!

  • @ronaldharvinjr636
    @ronaldharvinjr636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I had to lay out like this on some property, I would definitely have some train stops along the route. It would be so much fun.

  • @skidude2014
    @skidude2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So Dovetail is just going to post cool train stuff from this account now? Awesome!

  • @TheKurtsPlaceChannel
    @TheKurtsPlaceChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.

  • @davidellis279
    @davidellis279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My God I could play with that all day,total heaven.

  • @nickcox2974
    @nickcox2974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant need to visit again we all love it there my grandkids need to experience this treasure
    Thank you for sharing this video

  • @thiswan1
    @thiswan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm 71 but for 12odd mins I was 7 again really very,very good!

  • @PatrickLaneMJD
    @PatrickLaneMJD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful workmanship!

  • @prof.hectorholbrook4692
    @prof.hectorholbrook4692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just excellent!! Well done to all those involved with this railway.

  • @juhirail6303
    @juhirail6303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super catch😍❤
    New subscriber😊☺

  • @tompoleet7665
    @tompoleet7665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting. A view of the Engine and cars would help as well as an overhead view of the layout.. 👍🏻💙

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can read all about the railway's rolling stock on the Pecorama website.

  • @robinroberts3335
    @robinroberts3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @68dart
    @68dart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome , Thanks W.A.R 😀

  • @angelsone-five7912
    @angelsone-five7912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic little railway.

  • @stefanjahn8389
    @stefanjahn8389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The diesel sounds very nice.

  • @ardynugroho
    @ardynugroho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    7:18 that squirellll?☺️

  • @Crintingnut
    @Crintingnut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful!

  • @musicnature007
    @musicnature007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    เป็นการเดินทางที่สนุก ชอบมาก ติดตามตอนต่อไป แล้วพบกันใหม่ สมัครสมาชิก🔔

  • @enriquecalzadavaldivia335
    @enriquecalzadavaldivia335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Es más que un tren de jardín,de principio a fin es mega hermoso,con la mente viajando ,explosión de energía,,salud y energía desde Veracruz,congratulations.

  • @old56timer
    @old56timer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:38 I guess that's a spring switch!

  • @emiliopagliaccia6873
    @emiliopagliaccia6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BELLISSIMA

  • @robertbiolsi9815
    @robertbiolsi9815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers from Texas

  • @JumpOverYourShadow
    @JumpOverYourShadow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I guess they use trailable points, because at 10:23 the point was definitely in the other direction.

    • @tgk300xx4
      @tgk300xx4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They do, all trailing points on the line are spring loaded like this.

    • @BrassLock
      @BrassLock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good Lord!
      How frightfully exciting!

  • @paulnorman3709
    @paulnorman3709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It looks like there are some really steep inclines on this track. Maybe a miniature train has better traction then a full-sized train.

  • @thrupnybit
    @thrupnybit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As in Beer, Devon?

  • @threebeautifulprincess9053
    @threebeautifulprincess9053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @1122geoff
    @1122geoff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where is this please ?

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Beer Heights Light Railway at Pecorama in Devon, England.

  • @drstrangelove4998
    @drstrangelove4998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great scenery, but pictures of the motive power would be v interesting, otherwise it seems like a lawn mower.

  • @valeripetrov4477
    @valeripetrov4477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Къде е правено това видео ,в коя държава и какво е значението.

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Beer Heights Light Railway, Pecorama, England: www.pecorama.co.uk

  • @valeripetrov4477
    @valeripetrov4477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    От Валери,може ли да се преведе откъде докъде пътува този влак

    • @martinross5521
      @martinross5521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Valerie, this miniature railway is owned by Pecorama and is situated at Beer, a coastal town in East Devon, England

  • @JintySteam1
    @JintySteam1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Pub Railway lol.

  • @SHOMAS4416
    @SHOMAS4416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is it located? can you point it on the map?

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Beer Heights Light Railway at Pecorama in Devon, England. We have a map on our website's homepage: www.wearerailfans.com and this railway is featured in the South West of the UK.

    • @SHOMAS4416
      @SHOMAS4416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeAreRailfans Thanks!

  • @noggin48
    @noggin48 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that Primrose Hill ????

  • @northseabrent
    @northseabrent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’d love to drive a train around this track really fast, with lots of carriages, is that possible?

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha! They do offer driving experience days on one of their steam locomotives, but all at safe speeds with empty stock. Google: Pecorama.

    • @raychambers3646
      @raychambers3646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have done the driving experience, you don't only drive the steam engine you light the fire and do checks + food !

    • @vickilabriola2323
      @vickilabriola2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I played it at 2x speed, got close to the monitor and felt like I did just that. But it was too slow, lol.

  • @henryostman5740
    @henryostman5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a lot of investment, not only in track but also civil engineering, ground work, tunnels, and landscape. Is this a money making operation or a hobby?

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a tourist attraction: Pecorama

    • @raychambers3646
      @raychambers3646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also beautiful gardens .

    • @vickilabriola2323
      @vickilabriola2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raychambers3646 Indeed.

    • @chollocks
      @chollocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is run by Peco which is a manufacturer of model railway equipment

  • @romeowhiskey1146
    @romeowhiskey1146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should somebody be picking up all of those PINE CONES?
    Seems a bit untidy.

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They do, but this was filmed during a period of maintenance and closure during 2021 when it was not open to the public.

  • @mellowyellow415
    @mellowyellow415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do I want to ride this though?

  • @alistairkewish651
    @alistairkewish651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not round that severe curve.

  • @duggydugg3937
    @duggydugg3937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wales ?

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Devon

    • @chollocks
      @chollocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The town of Beer in Devon which overlooks the fishing village of Seaton on the south coast of Devon

    • @duggydugg3937
      @duggydugg3937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      charming

  • @daveshondel5108
    @daveshondel5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hire a few hundred italians to ride on top, and pretend they are mexicans sneaking into america!

  • @michaeld4123
    @michaeld4123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cowabunga dudes

  • @brianligat2038
    @brianligat2038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:20 I think I've seen too much Jurassic Park.

    • @WeAreRailfans
      @WeAreRailfans  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👀 This made us jump when we filmed this! Living on the edge...

  • @tenzinthardoe1847
    @tenzinthardoe1847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @ronaldharvinjr636
    @ronaldharvinjr636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What scale is this and How many miles is the trackage?🛤️

    • @Jack-jh2to
      @Jack-jh2to 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is 7 1/4 inch gauge and runs for approximately 1 mile

    • @ronaldharvinjr636
      @ronaldharvinjr636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jack-jh2to Wow, if I owned land and property I wud love to have a train layout similar to that.