GWR: Bala and Blaenau Railway

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @BecsterDotCom
    @BecsterDotCom Рік тому +2

    This was pure joy to watch! I’d have loved to see the real thing but this gave me a real feeling of what it would’ve been like. Thank you so much!

  • @brynroberts5675
    @brynroberts5675 6 років тому +6

    I remember travelling on that train on quite a few occasions. My father worked for the railway. As a small boy I used to sit in the cab while the engine shunted, also remember sitting in the guards van heading towards Trawsfynydd.. I also remember the coaches which were a closed berth (no corridors) a heavy leather belt to open and close the windows. If you needed to go to the toilet then you had to get off in a station, always terrified that the train would leave me behind. There used to be a turntable on the way into Blaenau Ffestiniog where we used to play. Brilliant video well done to all.

    • @mapior
      @mapior 5 років тому

      Shwmei Bryn???

    • @neilbaldwin592
      @neilbaldwin592 Рік тому

      I know what you meant as a kid It used to be the fastest pee in history .

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 3 роки тому +2

    That was absolutley wonderful. Thanks so much for making this film

  • @ericdoran24
    @ericdoran24 3 роки тому +3

    Simply fantastic. Well done.

  • @THIRV
    @THIRV 4 роки тому +4

    Beyond brilliant. Absolute triumph. You have to be very proud of this film. Big thanks.

  • @neilbaldwin592
    @neilbaldwin592 Рік тому +1

    The long shot of the train crossing Cwm Prysor viaduct brought memories of journeys with my older brother and mother . Crossing it in a snowstorm was almost like you were flying. The kindness of the station staff was shown one bitter winter evening when we were all huddled together in a compartment the door opened and the station master handed my mother an old fashioned stone hot water bottle wrapped in a grey blanket and asked her to give it to the guard when we reached Bala. Little acts of kindness. But I have always remembered with affection the people who ran the line.

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  Рік тому

      It's nice to hear that this reminded you of such good memories.

    • @neilbaldwin592
      @neilbaldwin592 Рік тому +1

      @@whiskymacable Good memories become more precious as you get older. Cheers for bringing some back.

  • @wgavwebmaster5827
    @wgavwebmaster5827 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant!!
    I have never travelled the line but seen a number of You Tube videos of the line including one using a drone and the attention to detail of the line places and surroundings is so accurate.
    I know you said it was a train sim but for that level of detail - it was excellent. Thank you for sharing

  • @DrStephenAsbury
    @DrStephenAsbury 7 років тому +6

    I drive the Bala-Transfynyd road often, and have seen the track bed. Amazing to see it brought back to life. Thank you

  • @geordieceltic2
    @geordieceltic2 Рік тому

    Wow the work you must have put into this is a credit to you and your skill. Thank you and well done.

  • @arthurbaldwin1804
    @arthurbaldwin1804 7 років тому +4

    Well done. It brought a tear to my eyes seeing this. It evoked so many memories of traveling form Ruabon through to Barmouth and to visit relations in Ffestinog. Hanging out of the windows smuts in the eyes and a clout off mam for keep doing it. Thank you for bringing those happy memories back.

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  7 років тому

      I am actually in the process of extending to Corwen..except I have developed a computer problem hopefully will be resolved by week comm 1st Aug

  • @tonyguest1673
    @tonyguest1673 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely fabulous !
    Brings back many memories travelling on this line with my grandfather Gearge Guest.

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, that's what they're all about...just a gentle reminder of long gone railway routes

  • @peterhunt2723
    @peterhunt2723 3 роки тому +1

    Have been driving from Nottingham through Trawsffyndd for more than 50 years this is really fascinating!

  • @arthurbaldwin1804
    @arthurbaldwin1804 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for letting us know. Your hard work is appreciated. We look forward to seeing the Corwen section when you publish it. The pleasure of a day out when you could move about and are not strapped in a car seat are alas something today's children will never know.

  • @tambarum
    @tambarum 7 років тому +1

    Absolutely Brill.Thanks for sharing.Walked most of the route.Many Thanks.

  • @geoffreyprice2111
    @geoffreyprice2111 7 років тому +3

    Great. Lots o work gone into this film. We'll done.

  • @rgadave
    @rgadave 2 роки тому +2

    What a wonderful 'tourist' attraction that line would make these days sadly Lyn Celyn would stop that.

  • @lauriecooper8194
    @lauriecooper8194 3 роки тому

    Superb video & superb music Vic.

  • @84jsheds13
    @84jsheds13 4 роки тому +1

    amazing!! I live near here!

  • @FannyAckin
    @FannyAckin 6 років тому +1

    thanks so much for me the view this , so sad its all distroyed now and it all waits silently for the train to return one day , which wont be in my time i think , but one day who knows whats possible.

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 3 роки тому +1

    How on Earth did you do this it’s amazing

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  3 роки тому +1

      Train simulator, and I have extended to Ruabon & Barmouth since releasing this :)

    • @buffplums
      @buffplums 3 роки тому

      @@whiskymacable absolutely amazing is the Ruabon to Barmouth section ready?

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  3 роки тому +1

      Not yet in 2 or 3 weeks depending on who else has any releases as I give them priority.

  • @WildOwlFilms
    @WildOwlFilms 4 роки тому +1

    I have often wondered how Irish Leader Michael Collins on his release from Frongoch travelled to Holyhead to catch the mailboat back to Dublin. Did he catch a train to Blaenau Ffestiniog from Frongoch and then another train to Llandudno Junction and the to Holyhead in December 1916?

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, that would have been the quickest way

  • @davarjos
    @davarjos 3 роки тому

    The state of the place now!!!

  • @raymndharrison64
    @raymndharrison64 6 років тому +2

    Where did you find this film brilliant i remember seeing the railway in the 50s on the way to Harlech! !!!

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  6 років тому

      I created the Simulation route and videoed it myself, glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @558vulcanxh
    @558vulcanxh 4 роки тому +1

    thank you, excellent work . I know the line, sorry, track bed well .👍👍😊

  • @osantiagues
    @osantiagues 3 роки тому +1

    Hi - will you be doing the line from Ruabon?

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  3 роки тому

      I have and nearly finished..and will do a film later on.

  • @ryantshaw-rts6936
    @ryantshaw-rts6936 4 роки тому

    This looks stunning! Where is it possible to get this route? Would love to drive through North Wales in TS.

  • @willp2406
    @willp2406 Рік тому

    is this on TS2023 ?? if so where can i get this ?? is it a free add on ??? many thanks in advance... great vidio by the way ...

    • @whiskymacable
      @whiskymacable  Рік тому +1

      It does say this in the title Will..Available to download on 'Recreating Britain's Lost Routes'

    • @willp2406
      @willp2406 Рік тому

      @@whiskymacable appologies, i did notice after i sent the message .. haha , thanks for the reply, yes ive asked to join 'Recreating Britain's Lost Routes'.. thanks again ..