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- A driver's eye view of the line from Machynlleth to Barmouth and Pwllheli. This was recorded in the summer / autumn of 1993 (I think) from the cab of Derby Lightweight DMU M79900 Test Coach Iris. There is a commentary mentioning features along the line such as stations, level crossings, mileposts etc. It is as recorded except where I've edited out a couple of long stationary waits!
Part 1 is here • Tape 1 Shrewsbury to W...
Part 2 is here • Tape 2 Machynlleth to ...
Part 4 is here • Tape 4 Pwllheli to Bar...
Part 5 is here • Tape 5 Machynlleth to ... - บันเทิง
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First did this journey in 1961, last did it 2018. Never fails to inthrall. Introduced my wife to central and north Wales in 1969 ( we are from Nottingham) and she loves it too. Wonderful visits in all seasons for 50+ years
Very enjoyable video, and so good to see the driver's eye view having been on the train so many times 1963 and 1964 holidays when I had a weekly season ticket with unlimited travel, and repeat journeys many times since. To reply to another comment, the commentary is noting vital line knowledge including mileposts which the driver must know to be able to safely operate the train in all weathers. And in the event of any kind of incident be able to give his exact location to control. Many thanks for uploading
I used this line a lot in 1996 when I worked at Butlins. You couldn’t see it from the cab video, but seeing the rollercoaster come into view was the marker for getting ready to get off the train.
I have some very happy memories of that time.
Fabulous compelling footage of the Welsh network - what a gem! Thanks to Nick for posting
I've travelled this line in my youth more times than I remember but seeing it again is a real pleasure.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
@@nawbus I've shared it to my Facebook page. At one time I lived in Pwllheli and had friends in Mach. I made the journey every weekend together with my cat. When the train was quiet, usually in the late run from Pwllheli to Mach, I'd let the cat roam. On one occasion, on a sunny October afternoon in 1970 I met a tall well-dressed American who was exploring the trains and the UK. Much later on I realised it must have been Paul Theroux.
What a beautiful run , peace and viewing comfort all the way ,track and track beds in immaculate condition . A joy to watch ,interesting dialogue along the way .10 out of 10 for this one .
narration every crossing and every quarter mile is monotonous. no wonder it has so few views. spoilt
Many thanks for the upload, pure nostalgia for a past traveler of the route.
Interesting. There’s a whole lot of peninsula beyond there that has no train service. Thanks for the video.
Pity it didnt continue to Abersoch.
My favourite railway route and my favourite rail car. Fantastic video 🙂
Love this....Ain't done this run since 14
Thoroughly enjoyable having done Porthmadog- Pwllheli last in the days of steam. It would be great if this could be reshot on modern HD (and better weather)!
I love this video. I wish you could do it again in reverse direction. In 4K. I don’t want much do I?!
I love this route, I love Harlech, I used to holiday at Talsarnau every year, love the ride from Pwllheli to Barmouth. This video is basically every holiday I had as a child.
Cheers for the upload. And WOW do you know that route! 👍🏻
And under ERTMS(!)
I’m planning of doing a side view of Pwllheli to Birmingham International some time this month. If you want, come and check it out on my channel, it’ll be posted by the 25th Aug!
Brilliant video and route-learner commentary. Pity that the recording doesn't pick up the driver's RETB radio conversations with Mach signalmen. RETB basically saved the coast line from closure in the 1980s and the system passed into history with the ERTMS resignalling about 15 years ago. Beautiful scenery... and some 400 level crossings on the Cambrian - little wonder that linespeeds are no higher today!
I loved the video but very sad that you had a day where it was not very good weather.. I would like to know if there is a video of this ride with the weather sun like a real summer day then you could see a lot more of this wonderful coast..
I don't have one but you can buy a summer video of part of the route taken in 1988 by Video125.
See www.video125.com/collections/wales-ireland-train-videos/products/cambrian-coast
I was at Harlech from Sep 1996 to July 1997 :)
I think the crossings between Mach and Dovey Junction are Cae Ward (not Key Ward).
Se silly arse trespassing! !!Classic!!!!
Crucial rail link... can we have DMUs with front views for passengers right through the cab again please!!!!?
Fascinating line and so different from colour light signalled main lines. When was this filmed? Are there any films of the line since ERTMS was Installed? Thanks.
I believe it was 1993
Thanks. The simplicity of RETB.. low tech, low cost and it works.
Can someone tell me WHAT the significance is re. MILEPOSTS , commentator obsessed with 'em ? Good old cab ride enjoyed it.
I guess it was just to highlight the locations. I'm not sure if my Dad can remember the reason for this and the other two trips, but I will see what he remembers!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Is there a similar one recorded before the mechanical boxes were abolished? The earlier, the better. Better still with telegraph poles in situ. The trouble with this is is that there are no significant railway landmarks.
I'm sure BR would have made similar videos over the years, especially before the line was converted to RETB.
However, I only have these videos because my Dad was on the train and he somehow ended up with the tapes!
I do know that Video 125 videoed the line from Machynlleth to Barmouth in 1988 while the classic signalling was still in place.
www.video125.com/products/cambrian-coast
Hi
Ive really enjoyed this mini series
Do you have any more footage of other driver eye views you could share? :)
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Sadly, these are all I have. My Dad was present on these trips and somehow he ended up with the tapes.
I wish I did have some more, but at least these show an interesting snapshot of the time!
Are drivers supposed to know all the names of crossings etc? Or was he reading them off a sheet
I don't think so. From what my Dad remembers (he was on the train), it would have been from a sheet / route plan.
What year was this ?
I believe it was 1993
@@nawbus i was at Harlech from Sep 96 to jul 97
Subtasks to is etcetera
literally 4 views till 20 k
Bang on now!
Thank you all for watching!
As of all train journeys the filming is done in lousy weather otherwise enjoyable but why film on wintry miserable weather
I expect the camera man hadn't the authority to demand the Engineering Test Train travelled on a sunny day. Even 30 years ago.
It is like planning a British holiday and often or not it is like winter
A very. Very poor quality video.....if this is representative of Wales, then we really are a third rate country.
Thank you for your comment, but I'm not sure what was expected from what is effectively a 28 year old amature VHS video.
It doesn't represent Wales, just part of a journey along a railway line.
@@nawbus Hilarious. That dude would be very confused by an old black and white movie. "Didn't like it. The trees were all grey"