On the Craven Arms to Llanelli line is most certainly in use with a timetabled service as well as non-Passenger traffic. Before retiring I worked on that line at least once a years operating the recording kit on one of Network Rail's track inspection trains. I will add that it is a beautiful run and well worth a journey!
FYI for those who are unaware: Look at the tops of the rails, if they're shiny it means those are regularly used rails but if they're rusty then the line at the very least hasn't been used in a while and the line is likely out of use but may just be very sporadically used. If you're really curious, there's plenty of railfan websites that list the lines in most places on the globe and whether they're active or not.
Yep. Nearer to a British bike roar than the deltics . Deltics have the unique drone sound. Came from same plant. Vulcan foundry at Newton le willows. 18cylinder 2 stroke. 3 crankshafts. Anyone interested just search napier deltic engine. They were de rated 50% for the locos for reliability as they are very complex high power to weight ratio.
@@TheFilwud Thanks mate. I'm not really an expert on trains despite a small n gauge layout in my kitchen but just love the looks of these engines no matter what they are technically...
@@TheFilwud Well said! Surprising how many people see the nose bulge of a 37 and, for some reason, think DELTIC!! They have obviously never seen a real Deltic! Ran into Harwich on an OLE inspection run some years back and one of the spotters on the commented, "OOH! We don't get many Deltics down here!" and got most upset when I responded, "Bollocks, it a Class 37, not a Deltic!!
@@christopherwhite5210 If you look at the nose bulge, which houses the compressor by the way, and the cab windows, the Deltic nose is much larger and has a more squared off appearance resulting in MUCH narrower window.
This reminds me when the family were on Holiday near Lampeter , my oldest sister stayed at home for the first week , then got the train from Harlow to Camarthen and a taxi from there, she said she didnt want to risk the bit to Llanwrda knowing there may not be a taxi. 1972 ish
Memories of my trips to and from Hereford Station, Herefordshire, to Paddington Station in the City of London, in the 1940s, via the Malvern line, or the Gloucester line, (little trace now remaining!), on the Great Western Railway, with their Steam Locomotives (GWR 6000 Class, King George V)! The smell of steam and hot oil, and hot cinders in the eyes when looking out of the windows! A much cleaner world now! Take care, all!....😀...😀...!
I wonder if they are the same Pullman Coaches that pass my back garden in Kent from time to time. Mostly they are hauled by the class 37 Diseasels, but sometimes we get steamers pulling them, including the Flying Scotsman a couple of months back.
Are you sure they are hauled by Deltics? The loco in the video may be an EECo product, but it's a Class 37 with single a 12 cylinder 12CSVT four stroke engine, not a pair of 18 cylinder opposed piston two strokes.
Lovely, I didn't know "Request Stops" still existed until you mentioned it. I wonder if the livery on the second unit has UA connotations or just a coincidence? Thank you.
Lots of weeds Paul. But the bed seems to be in good shape. Going slow till the crossing then picked up and went. Is this a Flag station - put a hand up and they stop for you? (probably not the right term....)
Real bikes and real trains, can't get much better than that 👍
After watching squillions of your epic rides, I never knew there's a wee station there. Keep stopping and looking both ways, mate, just in case!!!!
Nor me, I always saw the ungated crossing and never noticed that it is actually a "Halt"
On the Craven Arms to Llanelli line is most certainly in use with a timetabled service as well as non-Passenger traffic.
Before retiring I worked on that line at least once a years operating the recording kit on one of Network Rail's track inspection trains.
I will add that it is a beautiful run and well worth a journey!
FYI for those who are unaware: Look at the tops of the rails, if they're shiny it means those are regularly used rails but if they're rusty then the line at the very least hasn't been used in a while and the line is likely out of use but may just be very sporadically used.
If you're really curious, there's plenty of railfan websites that list the lines in most places on the globe and whether they're active or not.
Yes but Paul crosses here so often that he's polished up the tracks all by himself 😁
Used to help out at the Scottish Railway Preservation Society in Bo'ness. I like the steam myself but there's a few that follow these oil burners.
Hi , well that put the icing on the cake and a few more horse power than normal . Thank you👍🥳
Pair of class 37.s. 1750hp v12 English electric. 60yr old now. Not a deltic. 👍
Sorry mate, I'm not an expert on trains but it's that look I love...
Yep. Nearer to a British bike roar than the deltics . Deltics have the unique drone sound. Came from same plant. Vulcan foundry at Newton le willows. 18cylinder 2 stroke. 3 crankshafts. Anyone interested just search napier deltic engine. They were de rated 50% for the locos for reliability as they are very complex high power to weight ratio.
@@zedcharlie A correction, sir! "TWO x 18cylinder 2 stroke. 3 crankshafts"
@@sapper82 Of course. Although in my experience one was common in the day! 😁
Beautiful examples 👍
Suitably classic thumping locos to go with the classic bikes.
Nice old diesel 👍🏴
Some people love their steam trains but I love these big deltic diesels. They're beasts...
class 37, not deltics.
@@TheFilwud Thanks mate. I'm not really an expert on trains despite a small n gauge layout in my kitchen but just love the looks of these engines no matter what they are technically...
@@TheFilwud Well said!
Surprising how many people see the nose bulge of a 37 and, for some reason, think DELTIC!! They have obviously never seen a real Deltic!
Ran into Harwich on an OLE inspection run some years back and one of the spotters on the commented, "OOH! We don't get many Deltics down here!" and got most upset when I responded, "Bollocks, it a Class 37, not a Deltic!!
@@christopherwhite5210 If you look at the nose bulge, which houses the compressor by the way, and the cab windows, the Deltic nose is much larger and has a more squared off appearance resulting in MUCH narrower window.
Deltics have two windows. EE type three ( class 37) has three windows.
37 and 40? More subtle, count the wheels
This reminds me when the family were on Holiday near Lampeter , my oldest sister stayed at home for the first week , then got the train from Harlow to Camarthen and a taxi from there, she said she didnt want to risk the bit to Llanwrda knowing there may not be a taxi. 1972 ish
I was wondering the same thing Paul, if the crossing that you use on every test ride is actually used. Question answered. Cheers, Dan 👍🏍🇨🇦
Memories of my trips to and from Hereford Station, Herefordshire, to Paddington Station in the City of London, in the 1940s, via the Malvern line, or the Gloucester line, (little trace now remaining!), on the Great Western Railway, with their Steam Locomotives (GWR 6000 Class, King George V)! The smell of steam and hot oil, and hot cinders in the eyes when looking out of the windows! A much cleaner world now! Take care, all!....😀...😀...!
I’ve done a few trips on the Heart of Wales line, highly recommend it.
What a lovely paint scheme on that train..
Really,what do like about it so much?
That's why you look left and right...Nice to see Paul
I wonder if they are the same Pullman Coaches that pass my back garden in Kent from time to time. Mostly they are hauled by the class 37 Diseasels, but sometimes we get steamers pulling them, including the Flying Scotsman a couple of months back.
Are you sure they are hauled by Deltics? The loco in the video may be an EECo product, but it's a Class 37 with single a 12 cylinder 12CSVT four stroke engine, not a pair of 18 cylinder opposed piston two strokes.
@@sapper82 Yes I was thinking of the Deltics on my local Spa Valley line. Indeed class 37s and not a patch on the sound of the class 55s.
beautiful
Much awaited Paul!! Cheers👍
Very interesting. Thanks!
Fantastic :D Thanks for that.
Where was the fat controller ? 🚞👍
Holding the camera!
What we called ‘Six-Eighters’ handled all the Central Wales freight after 1967 I think.
The engine sound is wonderful!
Lovely, I didn't know "Request Stops" still existed until you mentioned it. I wonder if the livery on the second unit has UA connotations or just a coincidence? Thank you.
Is there no warning lights or anything at the crossing though?
Nothing at all, only signs!
Thanks for posting Paul. Can we assume it was an express, since it didn't stop?
Hi Jonathan, I think it was a special, chartered train, some of which are occasionally hauled by steam engines.
That diesel needs a tune up Paul
what a beauty
Great to see but I‘be watched a man doing 60 on single tracks on even older machines 👍👌
Was that a special or historic train? The coaches looked like Pullman coaches and the second engine had a large nameplate.
Yes, it was a special of some sort.
Lots of weeds Paul. But the bed seems to be in good shape. Going slow till the crossing then picked up and went. Is this a Flag station - put a hand up and they stop for you? (probably not the right term....)
Hi - you have to put a hand out for trains in the direction this was running, but there is a compulsory stop in the other direction.
@@paulhenshaw4514 Thanks Paul. I Really enjoy your videos.
Great video. I always wondered if the line was still in use.