(TS2017) Filmed route from Bala Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog Set in 1950-60s Author Vic Jones & Co Author (Xavier Guerra ~Lake halt to Blaenau) Available to download on 'Recreating Britain's Lost Routes'
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@BecsterDotCom Жыл бұрын
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!
@brynroberts56755 жыл бұрын
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.
@mapior5 жыл бұрын
Shwmei Bryn???
@neilbaldwin592 Жыл бұрын
I know what you meant as a kid It used to be the fastest pee in history .
@neilbaldwin592 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It's nice to hear that this reminded you of such good memories.
@neilbaldwin592 Жыл бұрын
@@whiskymacable Good memories become more precious as you get older. Cheers for bringing some back.
@DrStephenAsbury7 жыл бұрын
I drive the Bala-Transfynyd road often, and have seen the track bed. Amazing to see it brought back to life. Thank you
@THIRV3 жыл бұрын
Beyond brilliant. Absolute triumph. You have to be very proud of this film. Big thanks.
@michaelpilling96592 жыл бұрын
That was absolutley wonderful. Thanks so much for making this film
@ericdoran242 жыл бұрын
Simply fantastic. Well done.
@arthurbaldwin18047 жыл бұрын
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.
@whiskymacable7 жыл бұрын
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
@tonyguest16735 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous ! Brings back many memories travelling on this line with my grandfather Gearge Guest.
@whiskymacable5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, that's what they're all about...just a gentle reminder of long gone railway routes
@wgavwebmaster5827 Жыл бұрын
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
@geordieceltic2 Жыл бұрын
Wow the work you must have put into this is a credit to you and your skill. Thank you and well done.
@peterhunt27232 жыл бұрын
Have been driving from Nottingham through Trawsffyndd for more than 50 years this is really fascinating!
@geoffreyprice21117 жыл бұрын
Great. Lots o work gone into this film. We'll done.
@arthurbaldwin18047 жыл бұрын
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.
@tambarum6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Brill.Thanks for sharing.Walked most of the route.Many Thanks.
@rgadave2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful 'tourist' attraction that line would make these days sadly Lyn Celyn would stop that.
@FannyAckin5 жыл бұрын
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.
@graemehancocks41712 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Diolch yn fawr.
@lauriecooper81943 жыл бұрын
Superb video & superb music Vic.
@84jsheds134 жыл бұрын
amazing!! I live near here!
@davarjos3 жыл бұрын
The state of the place now!!!
@558vulcanxh4 жыл бұрын
thank you, excellent work . I know the line, sorry, track bed well .👍👍😊
@raymndharrison645 жыл бұрын
Where did you find this film brilliant i remember seeing the railway in the 50s on the way to Harlech! !!!
@whiskymacable5 жыл бұрын
I created the Simulation route and videoed it myself, glad you enjoyed it :)
@WildOwlFilms3 жыл бұрын
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?
@whiskymacable3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that would have been the quickest way
@buffplums2 жыл бұрын
How on Earth did you do this it’s amazing
@whiskymacable2 жыл бұрын
Train simulator, and I have extended to Ruabon & Barmouth since releasing this :)
@buffplums2 жыл бұрын
@@whiskymacable absolutely amazing is the Ruabon to Barmouth section ready?
@whiskymacable2 жыл бұрын
Not yet in 2 or 3 weeks depending on who else has any releases as I give them priority.
@osantiagues2 жыл бұрын
Hi - will you be doing the line from Ruabon?
@whiskymacable2 жыл бұрын
I have and nearly finished..and will do a film later on.
@willp2406 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It does say this in the title Will..Available to download on 'Recreating Britain's Lost Routes'
@willp2406 Жыл бұрын
@@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 ..
@ryantshaw-rts69364 жыл бұрын
This looks stunning! Where is it possible to get this route? Would love to drive through North Wales in TS.