Farewell To The Earl

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  • @nicholashunt9522
    @nicholashunt9522 5 років тому

    That view at 2:00 mins onwards of trawsfynydd power station in the distance and the Earl powering up is wonderfully powerful.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching. That spot is one of my favourites on the line as trains power away from Dduallt up to the tunnel

  • @almostkentish3042
    @almostkentish3042 6 років тому +10

    I'll be sad to see him go... But on the bright side they are building a new Fairlie to replace Earl and there's a possibility it may be returned to service one day. But for the time being there's too much wrong with it. (Boiler, cylinders, tubing, valves, bogies)

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Exactly, it's good that the Earl is going to be stored pending a future restoration and the new loco is one to look forward to.

  • @TheMendipman
    @TheMendipman 6 років тому +3

    Brilliant Austin. That overhead shot at Boston Lodge was a master stroke.
    It hardly seems any time since we read of The Earl being built.
    Noel

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks Noel, it's rather frightening how quickly time passes. It would be nice if one day she steams again

  • @ADMIRALSCORNER
    @ADMIRALSCORNER 6 років тому +4

    What a treat this video compilation is. Thank you!

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thank you. Sadly I couldn't make it to the railway for the final runs so the video is by way of a tribute

  • @LuckyTrucker1
    @LuckyTrucker1 6 років тому

    Possibly the best recording of any Ffestiniog Railway that I've seen , thank you very much .

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed the video

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 6 років тому +2

    A wonderful tribute to this hard working loco Austin, 10 years of hauling heavy trains up those gradients will take its toll. Sad to hear that this loco will be replaced....Bob

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks Bob, amazing that it's 39 years now since she was built, the first new build loco I think. The new Double Fairlie is of more traditional appearance but I don't think we've seen the last of the Earl. At least she is being stored pending a possible future restoration

    • @rogervanpraet7965
      @rogervanpraet7965 6 років тому

      What an excellent tribute to an allegedly life expired engine! And you’ve caught me on Gwyndy Bank at 09:40 onwards! With three double engines lined up in the shed - always my first choice engine. Even got into trouble once by ‘misreading’ the Loco roster and taking this over DLG! Trips to North Wales will never have quite the same allure 😩

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Many thanks Roger. For a life expired engine I have to say that some of her performances over the last year have been quite superb. One in particular stands out for me, at 11:20 in the video climbing away from Coed y Bleiddiau, the sound was tremendous and I've had to cut about a minute of it out!

  • @PerkyNanaSnifters
    @PerkyNanaSnifters 6 років тому

    As usual, amazing footage of an amazing railway running through beautiful landscapes.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thank you, the FR has the perfect combination of hard working locos in great scenery

  • @EMuksteam
    @EMuksteam 6 років тому

    Brilliant video Austin nice compilation of shots of this iconic engine.She will be missed.First one we traveled behind on the Ffestiniog. Kind regards C&A

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Cheers, I've enjoyed riding behind the Earl and she's provided some great lineside moments too, hopefully one day we will see her again

  • @PhilbruProduction
    @PhilbruProduction 6 років тому

    Beautiful Austin compilation. As always, images and choice of perfect locations. Thank you for this good time. Philippe

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      La locomotive a donné de nombreuses années de service à Philippe et il est triste de la voir se retirer mais les chemins de fer construisent une nouvelle locomotive pour la remplacer

  • @khankadet
    @khankadet 6 років тому

    Good to see her going strongly in her wonderful scenery Austin. A nice compilation to remember her till she returns. Take care - Chris

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks Chris, be good to see her again one day

  • @6109river
    @6109river 6 років тому

    Austin thanks for sharing the video, love the scenery and fond memories

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks John, sad to see the loco 'retired' but she's provided many good runs

  • @rjas365
    @rjas365 6 років тому

    A wonderful compilation in its own right, Austin, as well as a most fitting tribute. I recognise some sequences from previous viewings, but have enjoyed them just as much all over again. At times your choice of beautiful location makes it difficult to remain focussed on the 'Earl', but I guess that is the epitome of the Ffestiniog anyway and superbly captured at that. Kind regards, Bob.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks Bob, sad to see the loco withdrawn but there is a new Double Fairlie to look forward to

  • @Maglona
    @Maglona 6 років тому

    A fabulous video. Many, many thanks. del.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Cheers Del, glad you enjoyed it

  • @BrianSeaman
    @BrianSeaman 6 років тому

    Really excellent film work as usual Austin. Thanks for recording this.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому +1

      Thanks very much Brian, glad you enjoyed the compilation

  • @TheWesternExplorer
    @TheWesternExplorer 6 років тому

    Superb compilation of The Earl in action Austin. Regards, Dave.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks Dave, visits to the Ffestiniog won't be quite the same without the Earl

  • @JamesandPeter
    @JamesandPeter 6 років тому

    Lovely compilation Austin, sad to see it go as it's become a regular every time I went to the Ffestiniog Railway. If only I was running next weekend as I'm there then. Regards JamesandPeter

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks James, going down for the Snowdonian are you?

    • @JamesandPeter
      @JamesandPeter 6 років тому

      acw71000 I sure am and I'm looking forward to it.

  • @arthurbaldwin1804
    @arthurbaldwin1804 6 років тому

    There doesn’t look much wrong with it the way it’s going on this film. Making good speed and pulling well. When you think of the rusting wrecks that hard work has brought back ? no use anymore makes you raise your eyebrows.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      I think one day, when funds and time permit we will certainly see the Earl in action once more

  • @ekevinoconnor4761
    @ekevinoconnor4761 6 років тому

    A sad occasion, but a wonderful tribute!

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video

  • @STEVEHARLEY1956
    @STEVEHARLEY1956 6 років тому

    Superb compilation Austin.....Sorry to hear The Earl will no longer be in action .....Maybe one Day it will make a comeback....Best wishes...Steve.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Cheers Steve, I have a feeling that we haven't seen the last of the Earl. She seems a popular engine with the crews

  • @iainpaton7673
    @iainpaton7673 6 років тому

    Fantastic video. Such a shame thus loco is having to go. At least we have a New Farlie to look forward to and who knows, she may come back one day.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Many thanks for watching. I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the Earl but it will be wonderful to see the new loco

  • @MrWhiteeeey
    @MrWhiteeeey 6 років тому

    Great video!

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it

  • @Basaljet
    @Basaljet 6 років тому

    Stand it outside my church in Greenwich as a tribute to the Pomeroy Iron Works at New Cross where the first Fairlie was built. Robert Farilie is buried nearby at West Norwood. Fr Kevin Robinson Our Ladye Star of the sea.
    And now for something completely different;
    Parish Newsletter for Sunday July 12th 2015:
    George England (what a great name) was a local man born in 1812. He would have watched Our Ladye Star of the Sea under construction. In 1840 he founded the Hatcham Iron Works at New Cross where they made heavy lifting equipment, but very quickly he graduated to steam engines. Mr England constructed the first Six locomotives for the Ffestiniog Slate Railway in North Wales. No doubt the original slate on our church roof came from that source. Amazingly four of those original locomotives still survive. They are the oldest working locomotives anywhere in the world. The little “Princess” was recently on display at Paddington. It was the first to be delivered in 1863 making part of the journey to Wales on a cart drawn by TEN horses. These early locomotives were so successful that soon another inventor teamed up with Mr England: Robert Fairlie devised a locomotive made out of two engines back to back. The iconic Double Engine was born running on articulated steam powered bogies. The “Little Wonder” could haul very heavy loads around steep gradients and tight bends. The locomotive was perfect on the Ffestiniog Railway where three such locomotives still survive. Unfortunately scandal erupted.
    Robert Fairlie ran away with George England’s young daughter Eliza (as Victorians seemed want to do) and they married in Spain. It made the national press when Mr England prosecuted Mr Fairlie in the courts. Fairlie had secured the marriage licence under false pretences. However it also transpired that Eliza had been born “out of wedlock”. The father was deemed to have no rights over the girl and Mr Fairlie narrowly avoided going to prison. Nevertheless, business is business! By 1869 Mr England’s iron works delivered the first Double Fairlie locomotives to N Wales. Soon “Fairlies Patent” was adopted by steam locomotive manufacturers across the world. New Cross became an international centre of cutting edge technology. By and by Mr England sold the business to Mr Fairlie and retired to France. Hatcham Iron Works in Pomeroy Street was the most important manufactory of railway locomotives in London employing 250 people. This engraving is from an article in the Times, dated 21st July 1869. Robert continued the business as the “Fairlie Engine & Steam Carriage Co” until his death in 1885. His grave stone is still seen at West Norwood Cemetery.
    What’s this got to do with Jesus I hear you say? Well Jesus liked sailing in boats and I reckon he would have liked to ride on a steam train. Sometimes you’ve just got to think about different things. Would that we had such inventive manufacturing in New Cross today! God Bless Fr Kevin

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thank you very much Fr.Kevin for that detailed history of Fairlie and England, much of which was new to me. There are a number of 'what if's' in the tale for sure. I must make an effort to visit the area sometime, and of course, your church. Hopefully 'Earl of Merioneth' will steam again one day and provide a working tribute, as the other locos do, to these fine engineers

  • @AECEntertainment
    @AECEntertainment 6 років тому

    Great vid. I long for the day Mountaineer returns to steam though.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks, yes had a ride behind Mountaineer but never filmed her so it would be great to see her in action

  • @Colinske1946
    @Colinske1946 3 роки тому

    Superb working videos. Purely out of curiosity, was it standard practise to work the train engine harder than the leading one or a result of her condition at the time?

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Colin. I'm afraid I don't know the answer to your query about the engines

  • @kevp9601
    @kevp9601 6 років тому

    GOODBYE, OLD STEAM LOCOMOTIVE-FRIEND. :'-((

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      One day she'll steam again I reckon

  • @mercury7590
    @mercury7590 6 років тому

    Long live the Mighty Square.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Won't be the same without the Earl. Thanks for watching

  • @RailAdventUK
    @RailAdventUK 6 років тому

    Excellent video, we did a similar thing too!

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому +1

      Thanks, yes, there were quite a few nice video tributes to the Earl

  • @greatwesternproductions2857
    @greatwesternproductions2857 6 років тому

    Nice scenery sad evert😊

    • @greatwesternproductions2857
      @greatwesternproductions2857 6 років тому

      how long is she going to be off the railway.

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Thanks, there are no plans for her to be restored at present. Perhaps she will return at some future date if funds can be found

  • @pega17pl
    @pega17pl 6 років тому

    To me the forgotten railways by Lewis Carroll in Alice in Wonderland. - Heinz

  • @jmream2618
    @jmream2618 6 років тому

    it looks the Thomas & Friends character Mighty Mac

    • @the_retag
      @the_retag 3 роки тому

      MM is based on the Ffestiniog locos

  • @steamlocomotivesltdjamesh6760
    @steamlocomotivesltdjamesh6760 6 років тому

    Is tomorrow her Last day

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      Yes, the 15.05 from Blaenau is her last train

    • @steamlocomotivesltdjamesh6760
      @steamlocomotivesltdjamesh6760 6 років тому

      acw71000 she's a new build I carnt understand why she is getting withdrawn very sad 😭😭😭😭

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      It is sad but don't forget that this new build is 39 years old! The new Double Fairlie 'James Spooner' will be a more traditional looking loco but it would be nice to think that one day the Earl will be restored. I think these days you can never say never!

    • @steamlocomotivesltdjamesh6760
      @steamlocomotivesltdjamesh6760 6 років тому

      acw71000 yep just look at Welsh poney he he he whe she due to return do you know thanks

    • @acw71000
      @acw71000  6 років тому

      No date fixed, little work has been done on Welsh Pony since last autumn as maintenence of the locos which work the main service takes priority.

  • @Oliverfan2005
    @Oliverfan2005 6 років тому

    Poor old engine