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- After a break of a few years Bob Branch organised a week of charters on the narrow gauge railways of Wales which took in the Ffestiniog, Talyllyn and Vale of Rheidol Railways. This video covers the 5 1/2 days at the Ffestiniog which saw the eagerly awaited return of Baldwin No.608. Sadly the loco suffered from badly leaking tubes on the Sunday and with a number of other problems was not fit to run on any of the following days. Scenes included in the video as follows;
Baldwin 608 and 'Prince' near Hafod Ruffydd, solo at Boston Lodge and entering Porthmadog across The Cob.
Posing with 'Russell' at Pen y Mount
Between the tunnels in the Aberglaslyn Pass and finally a diiferent view at Hafod Ruffydd
'Hugh Napier' and 'Lilla' with skip wagons at Minffordd and Boston Lodge
'Russell' at Nantmor, Aberglaslyn Pass and Beddgelert
'Prince' departing Porthmadog
'Merddin Emrys' entering Porthmadog and then passing Boston Lodge
'Taliesin' slipping into Minffordd
'Merddin Emrys' and 'Taliesin' at Rhiw Goch and a view of 'Taliesin' at Cei Mawr
'Merddin Emrys' at Dduallt
'Taliesin' at Campbells Platform
'Blanche' at Cei Mawr and Tanygrisiau Reservoir
'Merddin Emrys' at Tanygrisiau Reservoir
'Palmerston' and 'Taliesin' in the Aberglaslyn Pass
'Palmerston' and 'Prince' climbing through Beddgelert Forest to the summit of the WHR at Pitt's Head
Many thanks to Bob Branch and all involved at the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and the WHHR for organising the event
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Well what can I say? The colours of the autumn were out of this world. It didn't matter any more that the sun was in short supply. That is by far the best I have ever seen of the Ffestiniog! I've run out of expletives! Sad about the Baldwin 608, but the rest of the locos featured made up for that. Taliesin was quite a handful on damp/wet rail, aided and abetted by open drain cocks (I bet). On the W&L, I had that problem on the Golfa, with all the leaf mould/drizzle/atomised oil many a time in autumn, during my footplate career. Bless that little Robin! Sir, thank you so much to you and all concerned for the treat. Del.
Many thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated as ever. There was a lot more of Taliesin slipping into Minffordd but had to be edited out to keep the video shortish!
Brings me great pride knowing my grandad built this train
It certainly should. Which loco was your grandad involved with?
The Baldwin 608 apologises if there are multiple of this train on the video. However here is a news article
www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/people/great-granddad-rebuilds-first-world-war-steam-engine-his-back-garden-leyland-663314
Yes, I remember reading about that now in the railway magazines. You can really be proud of what he achieved
Superb reportage. Thanks Austin Philippe
Merci beaucoup Philippe. Ce fut une semaine merveilleuse dans ce superbe chemin de fer
Excellent way to start a Monday morning Austin, most enjoyable footage with some stunning scenery.
Thanks for sharing................Phil.
Thanks very much Phil, we had a great week overall and some interesting light to show off the autumn colours
Superb video Austin. So many scenes that are quintessentially welsh. All the best.
Thanks very much. Really enjoyed the week in the lovely Welsh countryside
Amazing footage. Well done. I first volunteered on the FR in 1962 and we had no idea what was to develop. It was a question of survival back in those days and seeing what has been achieved so far through your lens is simply amazing. This small corner of Wales still has a firm grip on me. Thank you so much.
Many thanks for your kind comments, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. The Ffestiniog seems to go from strength to strength and it's always a pleasure to visit
Another superb collection Austin, some great autumn colours, and some nice lighting on the Cob shots, nice finish with the Robin, cheers nige
Cheers Nige, the Cob early morning is a great spot when you can get some nice light at this time of year
Superb work Austin. Nobody does it better.
Noel
That's very kind of you Noel, glad you enjoyed the video
The Talyllyn was good but this one is even better, thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much Bill, the Ffestiniog always put on a great show for all the participants
Excellent!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Awesome. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
Absolutly beautiful!
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed the video
Excellent again! You've got it to a fine art. Spectacular scenery beautifully captured with autumn colours outstanding. And a happy little birdie at the end of it. Well done. Always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you for your much appreciated comments. It was a really enjoyable week in that lovely part of Wales
Absolutely terrific Austin!! So much good stuff going on there, I'm going back for more - just like Robin, delightful!! Cheerz, Alan
Thanks very much Alan, it was a thoroughly enjoyable week despite a fair bit of rain but hey, that's Wales in November! Going to do it all over again next year when there should be the two new locomotives to look forward to
Really beautiful, bookmarked as an all-time favourite. And a happy sight of Fairlies in action 11:30 Merddin Emrys, 15:50 and 20:40 Taliesin.
Thanks very much Mike. The Double Fairlie was actually 'Merddin Emrys'. DLG was not used during the charter. Love your avatar by the way, takes me back to the happy days of reading MAD!
@@acw71000 Thanks acw, updated. MAD is still available in the US of A.
Very good. Looked a great event and nice to see. Thanks
Thanks very much. Yes, it was a wonderful week with plenty of action
Stunning work Austin, weather to die for with gorgeous Autumnal colours giving a maximum enjoyment factor, right up to the Robin at the end....Bob
Thank you very much Bob. It was a really enjoyable week, shame about the Baldwin as it was the star of the show but these things happen.
Dude your train videos are legit
Thank you
Superb video with some different motive power on display, thanks for posting!
Thanks very much. The Ffestiniog do put on a great show for the charter participants with varied motive power
Superb captures of what looks like a tremendous show put on by the Ffestiniog - a joy to watch, thank you, Austin. The Cob shots at 01:30 and 11:25 were magical, benefitting from both the natural light at the time and your use of it. The sequences at 12:50 (Minffordd) and 15:50 with that backdrop had such a strong element of theatre. A lovely touch at the end with the robin, the personification of 'patience is a virtue', even if he didn't want the bread. Kind regards, Bob.
Thanks very much Bob. We'd looked forward to this event since booking on it several months ago and it was very enjoyable although I still think the one in 2015 was better. The robin had taken some bread but then seemed quite happy to sit and sing to us. It was so tame and really brightened up one of the duller days. Already looking forward to next November when the Ffestiniog should have two new locomotives to entertain us
This is great! I'm glad to see a steam locomotive I've never seen! And nice view! Great video! Thank you!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video
Beautiful
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant video Austin. Great selection of locations. Some lovely weather. . Nice autumn colours and scenery. Kind regards C&A
Thanks very much, it was a great week
Austin, another great video, superb photography, well nature helped a bit.
Many thanks John, it was a great week spent at one of my favourite railways and managed a couple of days decent weather too
From the thumbnail I thought Mountaineer had been put back into service! That was some nice lighting there
Yes, the Baldwin is similar in outline to Mountaineer, be great to see that back one day. There was some great early morning light across the Cob
Beautiful video again. Love the robin.
Many thanks David. I was amazed at how tame the Robin was, he even ventured right onto the window ledge of the car
Excellent footage Austin. Loved the Robin on the wing mirror! Regards, Dave.
Thanks Dave. Couldn't believe how tame the Robin was, saw something out of the corner of my eye which I thought was a falling leaf then looked up and there he was, looking hopefully at our sandwiches!
Wow, superb footage. That really is unbeatable. The Autumn colours around the railway just make it even better and I'd say the weather was great for atmospheric shots. Good to see Russell and the Baldwin running to Beddgelert and I'm glad Lilla's back in fine form. My favourite of your shots has to be that first one of Blanche with a recreation of Y Cymro. The new carriage 21 in the green and ivory scheme just makes it a whole lot better.
Many thanks, looking back we did quite well to get some reasonable weather and as you say the autumn colours looked great. A shame the Baldwin only lasted a day but it does need quite a bit of work to get it fit again
Brilliant as ever Austin, well worth the week filming to get these cracking results 👍Didn’t know your a twitcher at heart.
Thanks Steve, not really a twitcher but we were just having our sandwiches in the car when the Robin appeared so had to film him. Stayed with us singing away for about ten minutes and even came onto the cars window ledge
Wonderful footage very well put together
Many thanks Martyn. With so many shots obtained during the many runpasts it's quite difficult to know what to leave out but I think this selection gives a good impression of the event
Well done some of the best I've seen. Plan to spend time in Wales next year photographing and would love to spend time with these wonderful trains. What's the chance of then running next year and when. Greetings from Canada .
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. The railway will certainly be operating next year, this is the link for their website www.festrail.co.uk/ I believe there will be another photo charter at the railway as well next November. If you do come over feel free to contact me in advance and I can give you some tips on the best places to photograph from
Wonderful footage Austin, looks like you had a great week for it :)
Simon
Cheers Simon, yes couple of sunny days to begin with then a bit mixed. We were due to finish up at the Vale of Rheidol but decided against as the forecast was horrible. Bob is planning something for next year if you're interested
I could watch this for hours - whoops, I just have done !
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
Cracking footage Austin, looks like you had a great time. Nice to see the Baldwin finally. Obviously my favourite shot is at 14:06 as I'm modelling there in 7mm. One day I would love to do something like this on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland as if I was going to do a photo charter it would have to be here. Regards James
Thanks very much James. Just a shame that the Baldwin only lasted a day but it was good while it lasted. There are plans for another charter next November when 'Welsh Pony' and 'James Spooner' should be available
Spectacular video and it was my 21st birthday yesterday
Edit: aww I love the ending though
Thanks for watching and belated Happy Birthday!
acw71000 you’re welcome and thanks
Very nice :)
Thanks Simon, much appreciated