Part 3 - Welsh Highland Railway - Then and Now - Waunfawr to Caernarfon
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2017
- For a period between 2000 and 2003 Waunfawr was the end of the line for passenger trains until the extension to Rhyd Ddu was completed. In this video we take a look at one of the early trains at Waunfawr hauled by “Mountaineer” built by (ALCo) in 1916 for the British War Department Light Railways. The route as far as Dinas passes through pleasant farmland where the passage of our trains causes the grazing livestock to stir briefly. At Dinas, the original terminus for the WHR we join the formation of the long closed former standard gauge railway that ran between Caernarfon and Afonwen. Although Dinas is referred to as a ‘Halt’ today, it is a substantial station with locomotive works and carriage sidings. Visited in 2001, 2005 and 2017 we see a variety of locomotives, some looking a bit sad as they await their turn to go through the shops to be returned to working order. Leaving Dinas the line passes the new carriage sheds, sharing the formation of the old standard gauge line with the ‘Lon Eifion cycle path’ to Caernarfon, again the line passes through pleasant rural farmland, with occasional views over the Menai Strait to the island of Anglesey. The final approach to Caernarfon sees a dramatic change in view from our train window as we near journeys end, next to the old wharfs with the skyline dominated by the magnificent castle. Although the old wharfs are now a carpark, the view from the castle walls towards the station, with the town and mountains in the distance is still impressive. Building work had started on the modern fit for purpose new station, designed to give passengers a fitting start/end to a journey along the world class ‘Welsh Highland Railway’.
Loved the filming with the mix of older 4:3 ratio shots and modern 16:9/HD widescreen footage which I've always loved, as this is just right for panoramic landscapes such as this wonderful railway!
Wonderful! - thank you so much
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the series.
Gosh this has been a fascinating series, Tim. Had not noticed previously the different 'beat' that the Garratt's put out - rather restful.
Tim...you really do good work. This is magnificent. Now to find an hour to watch them back-to-back. Thanks.
Thank you, It's nice to know you enjoyed watching it.
I'm putting this in my bucket list, thanks.
If you ever get there, I'm sure you will enjoy the experience.
Beautifully filmed! It captured the whole atmosphere and experience.
Thank you, watching this line come back to life has been a really enjoyable experience. I didn't think it could be done, I am so pleased to be proved wrong.
Hello Tim, finally, I managed to watch the third part today. What an effort to cut the right tracks of footage collected at years! What a great result to experience on a ride how this magnificent railroad at extraordinary scenery was born. - Heinz
Hello Heinz, finding the old video footage and photographs was a real trip down memory lane. I was lucky enough to see and record this little bit of history brought to life through the efforts of a dedicated band of volunteers who donated time and money to get this project off the ground, without them the grants and donations from various sources could not have been secured.
Once again a great video essay, Tim! Cheers!
Thanks Neil, glad you enjoyed it.
But then I always enjoy your videos, Tim! Even when you do those sped-up videos and I have to fasten the safety belt on my computer chair! LOL
Hi,Tim.Thanks for links.I asked you,because,i will visit that beautiful railway and Snowdonia next may or june. waiting new videous from Tim...
I hope you have a great time, there are a lot of wonderful narrow gauge lines in Wales and the national network Cambrian Coast railway is also well worth travelling on.
Nice film!
Thank you.
Good old S A R loco whistle.
Another tim's great adventures ,Thank's mate,How big are the tides at caernarfon they look about 4mts,In sydney harbour our tides are about 1mtr either way, Cheer's bob.
Hi Robert, I'm pleased you are enjoying this Welsh adventure, 4 metre tides are common along most of Britain's coastlines. Places can look very different at high and low tide. All the best. Tim.
High,Tim.Another great.Please tell me,how many trains go per day, how long is season,how much lokomotives take part.Thank you.
Hi, please click on this link to see the timetable - www.festrail.co.uk/timetable-whr.htm - click on the date to see the trains running on the day. There are usually two trains a day and three during the peak season. Please click on this link to see a list of WHR locomotives - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Welsh_Highland_Railway_rolling_stock
What is that large castle in the back ground at 25:25?
Hi, the castle is Caernarfon Castle. Please click on this link for more information - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caernarfon_Castle
did the WHR purchase the Chinese C-2 shown in the 2006 video? Perhaps that is a Chinese C2 ahead of the one you know?
Hi, I haven't seen the Chinese C-2 locomotive yet although I am aware one is being restored at Boston Lodge works. I look forward to seeing it in steam. Please click on this link for up to date information - c2project.org/
Hello Tim! Is there anything better, as a steam engine, narrow gauge and such an idyllic nature? I have a question for you. How long is this railway? Please write me back if you have time. Best regards from Hans from Millquarter Austria. 👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂
Hello Johann, the Welsh Highland railway is 25 miles (40.2 km) in length through beautiful Welsh scenery. Please click on this link for information about the route - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Highland_Railway
Please click on this link to stay up to date with latest news or to read about the history of the line, locomotives and rolling stock - www.isengard.co.uk/
Thank you for the answer Tim.🚂🚂🚂
Dear Tim:
I was aware Wales was beautiful, but this was idyllic.
The paths adjacent to tye tracks were perfect. In my youth our bicycles took us everywhere. However we had no patgs such as those.
Hi, Wales is a mountain bikers paradise, outdoor sports and activities are really well catered for.
É a onde esse lugar??? Muito lindo esse lugar
Oi, isso foi filmado no norte de Gales, uma parte da Grã-Bretanha.
If I could invite any four people to dinner, one of them would be Tim.
Hi George, I really appreciate your kind comment.
Your loco technology for sale ?
This is a great location to see different steam locomotive technology in action - There are the Garratt articulated locomotives, the fascinating Double Fairlie,s, tender and tank engines some over 100 years old. I think all the patents have expired, so there is no need to pay for the technology.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I mean how possibility for order to built and buy your this type Loco for serve my city 's people
@@anunano9765 Hi, this company still builds steam locomotives in the UK - www.alankeef.co.uk/services/ Boston Lodge on the Ffestiniog Railway is also capable of building new steam locomotives.