Being a Station Master on the Talyllyn Railway!

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @saintsheepy6682
    @saintsheepy6682 10 місяців тому +5

    If there's at least one place I want to visit in 🇬🇧, it's the Talyllyn Railway, always have wanted to visit and loved reading the stories inspired by it in _The Railway Series._

    • @vanessasandoval96
      @vanessasandoval96 10 місяців тому +3

      Yeah I actually think Sir Handel can Sir Handel it

    • @derekp2674
      @derekp2674 10 місяців тому +3

      Well if you do come and visit, I expect you will receive a warm welcome.
      One way to get to the Talyllyn Railway would be to fly to Birmingham International Airport and then get a direct Network Rail (standard gauge) train to Tywyn. The TR station is just a short walk from the Network Rail station.
      There is also plenty of holiday accommodation nearby.
      For example, I'm staying at Hendy Farm this week. The TR runs alongside the farm and there is even a small station or "halt" for TR trains here.

  • @anthonydavies6021
    @anthonydavies6021 10 місяців тому +8

    You are a brilliant representative for the Talyllyn. Fascinating that the steam runs in your veins. All power to your whistle!

  • @TheSudrianTerrier653
    @TheSudrianTerrier653 10 місяців тому +5

    Another great video, can’t wait for spring when Tal-y-llyn makes their long awaited return to steam!

    • @vanessasandoval96
      @vanessasandoval96 10 місяців тому

      So that explains why they’re called Tally-Twins of him and Skarloey

    • @derekp2674
      @derekp2674 10 місяців тому

      Her sister engines Dolgoch and Sir Hadyn were in steam today.

    • @vanessasandoval96
      @vanessasandoval96 10 місяців тому

      @@derekp2674 so sir Handel can handle it get it sir Handel it

    • @TheSudrianTerrier653
      @TheSudrianTerrier653 10 місяців тому +1

      @@derekp2674 Sir Haydn is not related to Talyllyn or dolgoch, as Sir haydn was built by Brush traction, whilst The other two were built by fletcher and jennings.

    • @derekp2674
      @derekp2674 10 місяців тому

      @@TheSudrianTerrier653 This is correct but as they are all TR locomotives I count them as sisters from that basis.
      YMMV....

  • @harrisonallen651
    @harrisonallen651 10 місяців тому +6

    Katie is having the time of her life, didn’t think the railway would need a yellow flag to pull over a train at a station.

    • @derekp2674
      @derekp2674 10 місяців тому +1

      It's only needed at request stops when a Station Master is present there.
      As you can see from the size of the flag it provides a very clear signal to the train crew.

    • @harrisonallen651
      @harrisonallen651 10 місяців тому

      Unscheduled stops @@derekp2674?

    • @TalyllynRailway1865
      @TalyllynRailway1865  10 місяців тому +2

      We're pretty unusual when it comes to signalling - as we don't really have any except at Tywyn Wharf & Abergynolwyn Stations!
      Our "signalboxes", or as we call them Blockposts, use flags too - a green meaning pass right through, a yellow meaning come to a stand in the loop etc. You can see more on that here ua-cam.com/video/Qof86W7BDUo/v-deo.html

  • @DuckShowStudios
    @DuckShowStudios 9 місяців тому

    Wow I didn't know a station master did all that stuff! It's neat that Katie and her dad and brother are following in their family's foot steps. Hope you all have a great day!

  • @derekp2674
    @derekp2674 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Katie and team, that was a great video.
    Also, greetings from Hendy Farm Cottage :)
    I'll be in residence here this week, when I'm not out volunteering with the Outdoor Gang. There are 23 lengths of rail to be re-sleepered this week and some pointing work to be done on the retaining walls at Ty Mawr bridge.

  • @TheKaidynB
    @TheKaidynB 2 місяці тому

    I so wish I lived there!

  • @Chuu8ate
    @Chuu8ate 8 місяців тому

    Looks like such a fun job 😮❤

  • @DennisLora2001
    @DennisLora2001 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video well done guys keep up the good work plus I really like your videos

  • @ell_aitch2688
    @ell_aitch2688 10 місяців тому

    Looks like a lovely way to spend the day!

  • @andywindy
    @andywindy 10 місяців тому

    Thank you Katie.

  • @MCCProductions2024
    @MCCProductions2024 10 місяців тому

    If I ever were to make it over to you guys, I'd love to volunteer!

  • @conceyullena
    @conceyullena 10 місяців тому +2

    Beatiuful video, greetings 🚂👍🏅

  • @shruthiatshayasri7495
    @shruthiatshayasri7495 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤ beautiful video 🥰

    • @vanessasandoval96
      @vanessasandoval96 10 місяців тому

      Why is Peter Sam called Edward Thomas because it would have a rotation face of Edward and Thomas

    • @derekp2674
      @derekp2674 10 місяців тому

      @@vanessasandoval96 Edward Thomas is the name of the real Talyllyn Railway engine No.4.
      She was named to commemorate Mr Edward Thomas who helped to manage and run the railway before it was preserved and also at the start of preservation.
      So I think it is just a coincidence that Mr Edward Thomas has a name that contains the names of two standard gauge Railway Series engines.
      In the Skarloey Railway Stories, Peter Sam is the fictional counterpart to the real No.4.
      But when the TR does Awdry Railway Series themed events, the real locos are sometimes dressed up as their fictional counterparts.

    • @vanessasandoval96
      @vanessasandoval96 10 місяців тому

      @@derekp2674 yeah that was only joke

  • @WesternRailway1592
    @WesternRailway1592 10 місяців тому +1

    In America, they use semaphores.

    • @TalyllynRailway1865
      @TalyllynRailway1865  10 місяців тому

      Semaphores are used across the UK as well, however the method shown in this video is just what we use at the Talyllyn

    • @WesternRailway1592
      @WesternRailway1592 10 місяців тому +1

      am I dreaming??? THE OFFICIAL TALYLLYN RAILWAY RESPONDED ME!!

  • @shruthiatshayasri7495
    @shruthiatshayasri7495 10 місяців тому

    Please share night traveling video

    • @vanessasandoval96
      @vanessasandoval96 10 місяців тому

      Who is the real Douglas Duncan twin or Donald twin if they are Scottish trains trains trains of narrow gauge

    • @derekp2674
      @derekp2674 10 місяців тому

      @@vanessasandoval96 TR No.6 was built by Andrew Barclay in Scotland. When she was donated to the TR in 1954 she was named Douglas at the request of the donor.
      Her fictional counterpart is Duncan on the Skarloey Railway.
      On the fictional standard gauge Isle of Sodor railways, Donald and Douglas are a pair of 0-6-0 goods engines, based on the Caledonian Railways class 652.

    • @TalyllynRailway1865
      @TalyllynRailway1865  10 місяців тому

      We've got a Late Night Steam event in August, so keep your eyes peeled!