Racing Across The Longest Railway Bridge In Wales: Chasing Trains

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @zogzoogler
    @zogzoogler 6 днів тому +112

    Possibly the most mildly insanely wholesome 18 minutes that I have ever witnessed.

    • @mrandyfosker
      @mrandyfosker 5 днів тому

      Watch the video with Chris Harris if you haven't already, that was an amazing video with so much of Francis's passion shining through again

    • @HoolyDooly-si2zz
      @HoolyDooly-si2zz 4 дні тому

      *completley useless crap*

    • @zogzoogler
      @zogzoogler 4 дні тому +5

      @ who peed on your chips?🤣

    • @palmeristo
      @palmeristo 12 годин тому

      Do people actually get jealous of someone else's happiness? ​@@HoolyDooly-si2zz

  • @1conkers1
    @1conkers1 4 дні тому +5

    I never would have thought train spotting would be such adrenaline pumping fun!

  • @truck5050
    @truck5050 6 днів тому +55

    When Stan said "you are brilliantly insane, and insanely brilliant". I couldn't think of a higher compliment if anyone said that about me. Keep it up Francis. Thanks for your videos

  • @landhopper4296
    @landhopper4296 5 днів тому +4

    Just a lovely video that’s about enthusiasm as much as it’s about trains!

  • @peterww3241
    @peterww3241 4 дні тому +6

    Your joy is infectious, guys. Wales is so beautiful. Thank you!

    • @lon3don
      @lon3don День тому +1

      The countryside is stunning. Wet, but that's Wales, and you do pronounce your Welsh perfectly.
      Pob iwc ar iechyd da.

  • @JohnPretty1
    @JohnPretty1 3 дні тому +5

    Fascinating to watch Francis climax every time a train passes by.

    • @jaybee1921
      @jaybee1921 2 дні тому

      @@JohnPretty1 Climax? 🤣
      Wouldn't care to rephrase that would you?😂

  • @spacekii
    @spacekii 5 днів тому +5

    Oh wow, when it came alongside on the return journey, that was just fantastic. What an amazing coincidence! Never change francis!

  • @paul-88E
    @paul-88E 5 днів тому +3

    Thank you both for making and posting this video. I'm a 60 something year old train spotter. Grew up watching the class 37s. I really enjoyed watching you both. Love all the tones you guys got.

  • @Bratsbergbanen1
    @Bratsbergbanen1 6 днів тому +9

    Pacing a train on a tandem bike! Sounds crazy, but resulted in some amazing footage!

    • @MisterHampshire
      @MisterHampshire 5 днів тому +2

      And absolutely full credit to the driver - he absolutely knew what Francis and Sam were doing. Look at the way he was, albeit professionally, playing along with them. Kudos and respect to the driver.

  • @random22026
    @random22026 6 днів тому +25

    Brilliantly unique train chase! The tandem bicycle section was particularly thrilling (and challenging!)! Francis and Stan make a great team! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @TalyllynRailway1865
    @TalyllynRailway1865 5 днів тому +20

    Really glad you enjoy the Class 97 named after us! You should come visit our little Railway next time you're in the area - we have what we call our own little 37, No.9 - Alf! A beast on the 2ft 3".

    • @peterww3241
      @peterww3241 4 дні тому

      Talyllyn Railway is a real gem!

  • @davedear929
    @davedear929 5 днів тому +17

    Wow .what a video. You absolute pair of nutters. Such determination such enthusiasm. Not seen a video like this one before. I'm 81 now and when I was a young teenage spotter we used to ignore these noisy smokey boxes .not these days though not like you two guys. A great pleasure for me.. thanks ... Dave from Coventry

    • @GTiR23
      @GTiR23 4 дні тому

      Nice one Dave, stay young!

  • @escorts2
    @escorts2 4 дні тому +3

    Of all the things I've watched this year. This has to be the best 18mins of film. Your quite literally living your dream and loving ever second of it. 😀

  • @JR-SCOOT
    @JR-SCOOT 5 днів тому +4

    Probably one of the most creative train chases on You Tube... well done i enjoyed it.

  • @alwynjones422
    @alwynjones422 2 дні тому +1

    Never thought I would see people smile continuously for a whole day! I bet they were smiling on the footplates as well!👍👌

  • @jacksonphreak
    @jacksonphreak 5 днів тому +3

    Excellent video Francis. As a Mach Loop Photographer myself, It was double bubble for me!! Thank You.

  • @jray9786
    @jray9786 5 днів тому +9

    Wow…RIP Mr David Tudor Evans .my thoughts and prayers go out to you,your family and loved ones.

  • @timwilks666
    @timwilks666 5 днів тому +4

    Looked on t'tube for something to fill 20 mins, turned out to be the highlight of our day. Utterly brilliant.

  • @BoadiceanRevenge
    @BoadiceanRevenge 5 днів тому +4

    What a 'brilliantly insane' video! Thank you so very much boys! And I love the way the hooters sound like they're having a conversation with you! So thank you to the train drivers too! Merry Christmas to you all!😀🙋🙏⚖️🙏🧑‍🎄

  • @kalui96
    @kalui96 6 днів тому +24

    probably the most jolly guys I'll see today

  • @trol9926
    @trol9926 5 днів тому +4

    Kept seeing Francis on my instagram reels, i had no interest in trains before but this guys enthusiasm and genuine pure joy for seeing these trains is contagious

  • @richardhughes6353
    @richardhughes6353 5 днів тому +2

    I really enjoyed tonight's video I work along the coastline between Pwllheli and Barmouth and really enjoy watching these old trains when i can

  • @WalkWithWallace
    @WalkWithWallace 5 днів тому +2

    Loved that, nicely done chaps. The thrust from the those diesel locomotives is amazing!

  • @johnnymacf1
    @johnnymacf1 4 дні тому +2

    You can be having the just the worst day and this guy can still bring a smile to your face. 😊

  • @paulmulks
    @paulmulks 5 днів тому +4

    After a turd day at work this is exactly what I needed 👌🏻😂

  • @ianturvey3894
    @ianturvey3894 4 дні тому +2

    Love it guys! Loving the thrash! Great video too. Crossing the bridge on a tandem was brilliant.

  • @gazobee
    @gazobee 3 дні тому +1

    This is one of THE best videos on the whole of UA-cam! I remember the feeling in the chest that you get from a diesel locomotive on acceleration. Having them alongside when you were in the car must have been magical! I’ve laughed so hard watching this it’s amazing!!!!😂😂😂

  • @foundation6867
    @foundation6867 6 днів тому +18

    We need More videos of Chasing Trains keep it up 👍 Francis you have inspired so many people that train spotting is a must do thing to do

  • @1fairhurst
    @1fairhurst 6 днів тому +12

    Fantastic view from the side on the tandem
    Love them locos so much

  • @fatwalletboy2
    @fatwalletboy2 4 дні тому +1

    What a joyous piece of filming. Chasing the 37s on a tandem. Epic and Stan had a great time too......loved it. This took me back to my innocent carefree childhood.

  • @brinjoness3386
    @brinjoness3386 5 днів тому +5

    Harlech has a special place in my heart, my dad nearly killed someone when he decided to buy me a 2 handled kite and go to the beach. He managed to get it in the air about 50 ft and then it nosed dived right in front of a couple walking on the beach. The next year he bought me a fishing rod and went out on a rock to cast it, wave hit him and he lost his wallet. Those memories are 38 years old and still vivid. Thanks Francis for showing that part of the world

  • @FeckHallBahn
    @FeckHallBahn 6 днів тому +3

    Superb; crazy tandem riding was as wonderful as the 97s!! Your enthusiasm is so joyous

  • @punkystuff
    @punkystuff 6 днів тому +16

    Your just my favourite train spotting person.
    Class 37 and 97 are my favourites too

  • @ohheyitskevinc
    @ohheyitskevinc 6 днів тому +7

    9:14 excellent! I guess they spotted the car! The drivers look like they had just as much fun as you and Stan did. The short videos are great, but these longer videos are even better.
    Edit: just read the last bit 😞

  • @user-cu2fo9dw6r
    @user-cu2fo9dw6r 6 днів тому +14

    Love your videos Francis 😃You make me happy, I really enjoy trains! Finding that bond with a friend is so nice. Just lovely. Keep it up!

  • @StrangelyBrownNo1
    @StrangelyBrownNo1 5 днів тому +2

    I’ve never had as much fun as you guys just did!

  • @benzinapaul7416
    @benzinapaul7416 5 днів тому +3

    The shot of you in the car with the 97s running along side you was mega

  • @ElaineJones-w5e
    @ElaineJones-w5e 5 днів тому +2

    Loved the ilkley moor baht hat on the horns 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TheCameraManReviews
    @TheCameraManReviews 6 днів тому +24

    Hey Francis, was great bumping into in London a few weeks back, thanks for the selfie! You are a true gentleman.

  • @davidsmith3502
    @davidsmith3502 4 дні тому +1

    Sheer unadulterated mad capped pleasure, a delight to see the enthusiasm and very infectious it is too!

  • @send2gl
    @send2gl 5 днів тому +4

    Innocent pleasure, most enjoyable to watch.

  • @dilwich
    @dilwich 6 днів тому +17

    I love seeing people getting excited about trains it's a joy.

  • @robertdavies9594
    @robertdavies9594 6 днів тому +5

    Like two pea's in a pod! Brother's from around the world. What an amazing journey you both had, and for bringing us along. I am not a train enthusiast, but you Francis bring so much entertainment to the thrill of train spotting that i cannot help enjoy watching. I remember hearing of the accident on the news when it happened. A sad day.

  • @millstonebarn
    @millstonebarn 6 днів тому +13

    Fantastic stuff. Really enjoyed this.

  • @charliethetrainspotter4963
    @charliethetrainspotter4963 4 дні тому +3

    3:22 now that is a happy driver 🥹

  • @Dream_M1
    @Dream_M1 5 днів тому +2

    Awesome job guys! Some great footage. The bike chase was hilarious 🤣 Well done 👍

  • @chrisreddy4815
    @chrisreddy4815 4 дні тому +2

    Criccieth, love it there :)

  • @S90Edg
    @S90Edg День тому

    "Power Stanley Powerrr" got to be in the top 3 greatest on screen chase scenes.
    So much Joy ✌️❤

  • @ch3no2uk99
    @ch3no2uk99 5 днів тому +3

    Great video and a lovely tribute at the end to an awful event.

  • @FranMussared
    @FranMussared 5 днів тому +2

    I Just love watching your enthusiasm for the trains.

  • @VictheSecret
    @VictheSecret 5 днів тому +2

    Barking! Bet the drivers loved it too!

  • @boater_rob
    @boater_rob 6 днів тому +2

    That's a very sad announcement right at the end of a brilliant video. Thank you, Francis, keep 'em coming!

  • @tobz4403
    @tobz4403 5 днів тому +2

    Best videos on UA-cam

  • @paulbennett8516
    @paulbennett8516 6 днів тому +1

    What a superb video mate hats off the the 97 drivers some superb tones & a USAF MC-130J in the Mach loop & a Chinook

  • @WelshAmericanChannel
    @WelshAmericanChannel Годину тому

    Hello from the Welsh American Channel. We Welsh Americans are very proud of our DNA, ancient heritage and having adventures in Wales. Cymru am byth!"

  • @ECMLspottingyt
    @ECMLspottingyt 6 днів тому +3

    Lovely to see a new chasing trains video! Keep up the good work Francis!🙂

  • @NonnyRat
    @NonnyRat 6 днів тому +5

    16:00 "Brilliantly Insane, Insanely Brilliant" - agreed!

  • @leejohnson3209
    @leejohnson3209 5 днів тому +6

    Before Beeching you could have travelled north from Pwllheli to Caernarfon and Bangor. Then onto Holyhead or the north west of England along the north Wales coast. Severing that connection was an act of pure vandalism.

    • @richardwills-woodward
      @richardwills-woodward 3 дні тому

      No terrorism on this channel, thanks.

    • @leejohnson3209
      @leejohnson3209 3 дні тому

      @richardwills-woodward your casual racism is extraordinary.

    • @richardwills-woodward
      @richardwills-woodward 2 дні тому

      @@leejohnson3209 Racism? What has that got to do with you supporting terrorism and mass deaths of Western citizens? Your tired casual insults of Marxist persuasion and your greater ignorance is a disgrace.

  • @elzonn
    @elzonn 6 днів тому +1

    Aww man id love love love to spend the day with you taking pictures and chasing trains. So much joy and happiness it fills my heart so much/1 Good on you for everything you done

  • @MrFlyingguy
    @MrFlyingguy 5 днів тому +1

    lets take a moment to appreciate some of the tunes as well, not normal library stuff for sure. great job fellas

  • @RoadandRailAdventures
    @RoadandRailAdventures 6 днів тому +1

    Probably the best 18 mins ive watched. Awesome video.

  • @michaelmaes6887
    @michaelmaes6887 6 днів тому +2

    Very cool, love the loco's, and that bridge is very nice, Wales seems to have a pretty awesome topography as well. Well done fellows.

  • @SiiaAne
    @SiiaAne 6 днів тому

    I really enjoyed this video so much. I'm so very happy you both did this, and shared it with us. ❤🚂❤

  • @leonperry123
    @leonperry123 6 днів тому +5

    The driver must know? Best part was cycling over the bridge 😂

  • @stevesalvage1089
    @stevesalvage1089 6 днів тому +1

    Brilliant and great to watch ! Fantastic fun and more please !!

  • @davejones81
    @davejones81 6 днів тому +1

    Let's do a Mach Loop day, it's incredible! You're always welcome in Wales - keep up the brilliant content. In this world of negativity, you're a shining beacon!

  • @patdennison4508
    @patdennison4508 6 днів тому +2

    Love seeing them so happy seeing the Trains.

  • @Steve326
    @Steve326 6 днів тому +2

    utter madness,love it!

  • @tomosothejuggler
    @tomosothejuggler 6 днів тому +3

    I’m so sorry that you both crashed your bike.
    However, an epic video! Keep it up!

  • @CSRunner7
    @CSRunner7 6 днів тому +1

    Amazing video! Nerve wracking watching you on that tandem on the narrow bridge!

  • @Wreckhead
    @Wreckhead День тому

    Having been on the train to the old Butlins, stopping at Penychain, it's nice to see the route across Barmouth from the spotters viewpoint. Top video, very sad and poignant ending.

  • @danielbarton9291
    @danielbarton9291 5 днів тому

    This is gold!!!!! Thank you guys!!!

  • @pauljones401
    @pauljones401 22 години тому

    Absolutely lovely!!! Super fun!!!

  • @Sam_Green____4114
    @Sam_Green____4114 5 днів тому +1

    Love the Mark One Buffet in the consist ! I remember them in the 70s and 80s on Inter City expresses ! The one swith the plastic orange or yellow seats ?

  • @lincolncityful1
    @lincolncityful1 5 днів тому +2

    Brilliant 🤩

  • @willboi4780
    @willboi4780 5 днів тому

    My dad used to love driving these locos , my dad was a intercity train driver was good when i was a kid , cracking vlog francis

  • @Thesilentstoic.84
    @Thesilentstoic.84 6 днів тому +1

    Very nice to see your friendly camera man francis 🎉🙏😇🎅 merry Christmas 🎄 to u and loved ones.. 🙏✌💖🎼🎼

  • @borthcymro1265
    @borthcymro1265 5 днів тому

    Brilliant just Brilliant. The worst thing about this video is that it had to finish ❤😂

  • @riverbasinger
    @riverbasinger 5 днів тому +1

    I thought this video couldn't get any better then the tandem bike came out.

  • @richardhartley7094
    @richardhartley7094 5 днів тому +1

    Loved this 👍

  • @MattWilliams482
    @MattWilliams482 6 днів тому +1

    Big up the train spotting mandem each and every. I sees ya!

  • @johnobrien2849
    @johnobrien2849 6 днів тому +2

    Fantastic. 🍻 cheers

  • @Bill_Dingsite
    @Bill_Dingsite 6 днів тому +3

    Im not a trainspotter but i enjoy your content

  • @ValBridge-my2tz
    @ValBridge-my2tz 6 днів тому

    Mate...her I am in Oz to tell you that you are a bloody legend......love your work

  • @DTM50007
    @DTM50007 6 днів тому +8

    97s are Massive

  • @SiiaAne
    @SiiaAne 5 днів тому

    Very sorry to hear about the accident. Positive thoughts and prayers to all of those involved. 🤍

  • @edwardsroba
    @edwardsroba 6 днів тому +4

    Beautiful part of the world

  • @MarkGFRex
    @MarkGFRex 5 днів тому +1

    Now that was entertaining

  • @TheDarylSharp
    @TheDarylSharp 6 днів тому +1

    I did wonder when the video was filmed as you got some nice weather out in wales. You tend to find it can be nice out here in Shropshire and wet and windy in wales and vice a versa. Phenomenal video and give me some ideas for things to do living only 20 miles west of Shrewsbury

  • @jimh8713
    @jimh8713 6 днів тому +1

    I love this guy.

  • @A.D.D.TV10
    @A.D.D.TV10 13 годин тому

    This guy has more fun in one day than the rest of the uk population have in a month! Lucky fella , you deserve it 😊

  • @pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632
    @pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632 2 дні тому +1

    His face in that fish eye lens is so funny!

  • @jaybee1921
    @jaybee1921 6 днів тому +1

    Excellent video young Francis and Stan...I remember when you chased these 2 locos before on a special and I replicated it on my N gauge railway layout which I referred you to it at the time. If you didn't see it let me know how I can senf it to you.
    Take care,
    Jon B.

  • @ThatBIGTRAINGuy
    @ThatBIGTRAINGuy 5 днів тому +1

    Cycling over that bridge: Amazing!
    Damn I need to get out on more adventures,.... but then I'm still doing the videos from my epic American trip from last year 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @AtlasBaudelaire
    @AtlasBaudelaire 6 днів тому +1

    The tandum bike looked so fun lmao. Good video 💯

  • @carlinxsterritt
    @carlinxsterritt 6 днів тому

    So wholesome. Great content guys

  • @stevehives7373
    @stevehives7373 День тому

    What a pleasant place the world would be if there was a few more billion people like Francis on it. I love the guy .!! 😅😅

  • @CS-ig6xd
    @CS-ig6xd 5 днів тому +1

    Brilliant 👏

  • @LeeDH22
    @LeeDH22 6 днів тому +5

    'Ilkley Moor Baht' At' on the tones. Must be a Yorkshire driver 🙂

  • @deltic1964
    @deltic1964 6 днів тому +1

    That was Some Chase Amazing u didnt fall off on the Path of Barmouth Bridge