The front camera shows the spring-loaded switch-points at work. In the event of two trains running on the line in the same area, if an Eskdale-to-Ravenglass train arrives at a passing loop first, it is directed onto the loop to wait for the Ravenglass-to-Eskdale train to pass through. And if the passing loop is at a station, like at 20:30, if a stop is scheduled for either or both trains, they're safely out of each other's way. Th spring-loaded points are operated by the wheels of the locos and carriages.
@@TheTouristLine They save time as well. There's no need for the driver to get out and throw a lever to switch tracks. the wheels of the loco do that job. The train(loco & carriages) are automatically directed to a passing loop or the main line, depending on direction travelled.
@@neilforbes416 good observation its something we need over here goes to show australia is *WAY BEHIND* with the rest of the world when it comes to railways
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Lovely scenes along the route; it can go pretty fast
It felt fast on the day, perfect way to see the lake district
i have to visit this narrow gauge railway sometime cause I Never knew about it before
It is definitely a stunning railway and well worth the visit
The front camera shows the spring-loaded switch-points at work. In the event of two trains running on the line in the same area, if an Eskdale-to-Ravenglass train arrives at a passing loop first, it is directed onto the loop to wait for the Ravenglass-to-Eskdale train to pass through. And if the passing loop is at a station, like at 20:30, if a stop is scheduled for either or both trains, they're safely out of each other's way. Th spring-loaded points are operated by the wheels of the locos and carriages.
I spent some time the other week learning about the spring loaded switches, they are really clever, and perfect for a railway like this
@@TheTouristLine They save time as well. There's no need for the driver to get out and throw a lever to switch tracks. the wheels of the loco do that job. The train(loco & carriages) are automatically directed to a passing loop or the main line, depending on direction travelled.
@@neilforbes416 how did you work that one out i don't think we have that in Australia
@@top40researcher31 Simply by watching the video.
@@neilforbes416 good observation its something we need over here goes to show australia is *WAY BEHIND* with the rest of the world when it comes to railways
these tiny rails were used for freight and passengers?
Yep, originally built to carry Iron Ore from three mines
A tad low down I think!
I have to admit I am a sucker for the low down angle, I hold my hands up as guilty. I just like the look of speed it gives.