The Heart of Wales Line! 4 hours on a TfW Diesel Railcar!

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2 жыл бұрын

Up this week, we take a 4 hour ride on a diesel railcar up the rather picturesque Heart of Wales Line!
Date of Travel: May 2021
Class of Travel: Standard Class (2nd Class)
Rolling Stock: Class 153 Super Sprinter
Cost of Ticket: £65.35 ($92.15, €75.85 including railcard discount of ⅓ for "Explore Wales 4 in 8" pass)
Origin: Swansea, United Kingdom (Wales)
Destination: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom (England)
Other info: For this I was travelling on an "Explore Wales 4 days in 8" pass, which, as the name suggests, allows you to travel anywhere in Wales and to select destinations in England on any 4 days in an 8 day period. This pass costs £99 ($136, €115.45) or £65.35 ($89.80, €76.20) with a railcard. More information regarding this can be found here: tfwrail.wales/ticket-types/ro...
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@HFStuart 2 жыл бұрын

30 years or so I did this in a Met-Cam 101. I think it went Swansea to Crewe. The journey was notable for the engine overheating, being filled up with a station watering can and belting through a request stop at 75ish (trying to make up time) to the consternation of the passenger standing there. The full service brake and then reverse 1/4 mile back along the track were probably against all sorts of rules. On the plus side the drivers sang a lot (welsh...) and the cab blinds were open so we could share the drivers view. Happy times!

@chrisabbott7458 2 жыл бұрын

I travelled this line in 1979 on an old DMU.I managed to get a seat at the front looking straight ahead through the driver's cab.I did it with my then 4 year old son, and he's still a rail nut at 46! The scenery was amazing and the weather was lovely.The view through the cab dead ahead really made the journey unforgettable especially over Cymgordy viaduct.Your video was really good.Pity they don't run the occasional old dmu's over some of these scenic routes.Blaenau Festiniog to Llandudno Junction downhill was phenomenal.

@andrewphillips9391 2 жыл бұрын

That would probably have been one of the old class 120 units. They were really nice to travel on.

@andrewwilliams2353 2 жыл бұрын

I miss those old chuggy DMUs. As you say, the view dead ahead was a real treat. I found them comfortable to ride on, ample luggage space, room for quite a few bikes when there was a guard's compartment and I used to enjoy the slight rocking and rolling suspension. New is NOT the same as better in my opinion, although the Sprinters do have windows you can open, which is infinitely better than the "canned" air conditioned muck. Finally, have they forgotten how to upholster seats so you don't get saddle sores ? The old sprung seating was so superior

@jameshunt1516 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewwilliams2353 I’m not old enough to have experienced the old 1st gen dmu’s (except a few short rides on heritage lines) but I really loved travelling on the pacer trains. I loved the engine sound, the bumpy ride (on jointed track), the low backed seating gave excellent visibility. I have travelled on really old slam door carriages on heritage lines with the individual compartments which have really comfortable springy seats. Yeah I prefer opening windows to air con because if the air con fails the passengers roast but windows never fail.

@peterhonig4954 2 жыл бұрын

You prove that even a traintrip in the rain can be nice. I like the voiceover as there are no disturbing titles in the sceen. Keep on going!!

@james23p 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this one very much!!! The Request stops here in the USA we tend to call them flag stops or whistle stops but no matter what you call them I find charm in a train service that still caters to small rural communities! Well done.

@jameshunt1516 Жыл бұрын

I do as well. For some reason I noticed that the US doesn’t have any Dmu trains, they only have diesel locomotives, I’m not sure why this is.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Lane of the green meadows?

@philipedwards439 2 жыл бұрын

Once again Dylan your voiceovers are spot on and you mixture of facts and humour is brilliant. Considering the difficulty of Welsh place names, this was a brave one to voice! You coped very well and most of us Welsh people will laud you for trying. You've really added value with voiceovers.

@roysuarez5588 2 жыл бұрын

Not being British had to playback a couple of times to understand all you were saying :D .

@spark_6710 2 жыл бұрын

@@roysuarez5588 LOL.😅😆💜🥁🐉🎤🎵🎶💞

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was having second thoughts as to why I chose this one when I was making it 😅

@jeromebano1125 2 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports At least you made an effort to speak a bit of Welsh

@sexynisi1 2 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports you should Get Heart of Wales line dvd

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful voice over Dylan! And beautiful work as always. 😉

@wombat1238marsupial 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of your fastest carriage walk-throughs😂😂👍👍

@jtb52 2 жыл бұрын

Nice memories. Lived in Swansea and used this service.

@fraserireland392 2 жыл бұрын

I'd reccomend doing the RIVIERA Line in Devon! It is the most scenic route in my opinion in Britain!!

@spark_6710 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds very good !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎵🎶💞

@tomwin7379 2 жыл бұрын

Something satisfying abour being on. A train in the rain 😂

@davidearl4022 2 жыл бұрын

Even the Avanti train on the WCML I was on the other day didn't have USB or plug sockets. Weird. I was surprised not to see Geoff Marshall at a request stop.

@seprishere 2 жыл бұрын

The *table* seats on the Pendolinos have mains sockets, but not the "airline" seats. This is disappointing but is what it is; presumably it wasn't considered as important when first introduced?

@Ceat-wj6be 2 жыл бұрын

@@seprishere thankfully this will change when the set goes through its refurb.

@neilbruce8189 2 жыл бұрын

Nice voice over again and thanks for remining me of many happy holidays in Wales, whatever the weather is like........

@nivardofloresperez1169 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Brick and Stone Stations, they are just awesome...! The Landscape is fantastic too... a very useful and dynamic narration, thanks for the ride...!

@sonjakrohn4303 2 жыл бұрын

You have such a pleasant voice, Dylan. I much prefer listening than having to miss a little of the visuals while I read your commentary. 😊

@thechaoticvideogamer 2 жыл бұрын

I love the pacing and style of the commentary. I would love to see more videos like this in the future.

@CanuckJim 2 жыл бұрын

If you could manage to find a sunny day, this would be a fantastic trip.

@TeguhNugroho90 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, I'd like to appreciate your wonderful voice over, Dylan. You sound so natural and entertaining yet still manage the good articulation.

@CreativeEm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, Dylan. And yep, I'm caught up now lol

@sodorflubbs5000 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you described the trains as ‘poorly’. It was such a nice way of putting it!

@welshykev 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I have travelled this route many times from when I used to live in mid wales. Very scenic route. Great attempts at the pronunciation at some of the town names. You did forget to mention you passed Sugar Loaf station, which is one of the most remote and unused stations in the UK. Wish you had said you was doing this run. I live in swansea so would have been glad to travel with you.

@donl5941 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Dylan. Thank you. I love the UK but I've never been to Wales so this is a good plan for me. I appreciate the voiceover so I can focus on the scenery.

@Territet 2 жыл бұрын

Just the right amount of interesting information without distracting from the pictures, and giving plenty of time for the listener to take it all in. You are getting rather good at this! In spite of the awful weather it made an excellent video.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@davidgreenwood9137 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered doing a video comparing the various routes available between Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are at least four different routes between the two cities.

@nickhunt3292 2 жыл бұрын

think it’s 5 between the 2

@roundandroundmyworld 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Back in the day when I was touring everywhere on a pass there were only 2 direct routes -- the express route through Falkirk and Croy and the slowslowslow multi-stop train through Shotts. What are the others?

@gemmarie7683 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent trip report. My boyfriend is Welsh and your pronnounciations made me chuckle. When I lived in Wales I couldn't pronnounce much either.

@scottishtransportvideos264 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the little class 153s love the grumbling roar as they pull away they also look fantastic with that refurbishment! Scotrail seem too have done a great job with this aswell !

@davidgriego549 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video immensely, instead having stopped the video several times to read the subtitles which also inhibits the view, i had the pleasure of unobstructed scenery, plus I'd like a train ride on a rainy day

@raverdeath100 2 жыл бұрын

i used to live in a house on that line, just before you reach Llangadog. during most winters when the rain was really coming in from the Atlantic, the rail line and my house were the only things in the valley above the water. many a day i left the car on the A40, donned the waders and walked thigh deep down my drive, over the rail and to the house. good times! btw the pronunciation of Llanwrda was hilarious but spirited. :)

@katashworth41 Жыл бұрын

Hilarious but spirited seems to be how most of my attempts at Welsh pronunciation go too. Glad it’s more funny than offensive (usually). Though I have had the misfortune on being on the end of what sounded like some spirited invective whilst visiting, I unfortunately looked like a local from behind. I did get a pint out of it so not all bad.

@michalislamprinos38 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely ride with lots of beautiful countryside views. Thanks for sharing 😊

@lewis1912 2 жыл бұрын

I find myself waiting for your videos to come out, that’s a sign of good quality entertainment

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear!

@roundandroundmyworld 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating trip report. I regret that I never got the chance to travel this line as the scenery is stunning. It was obvious from your footage of raging and overflowing rivers that the rainy weather had been going on for quite a while already!

@nooneherebutuschickens5201 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful country. Have to admit, the lush green was a nice change from the heat wave we're having in Texas..

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Should have sent you some of the rain from this trip 😅 Glad you enjoyed 😁

@mariavandenbosch2723 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Texas. Greetings from a Texan in Amsterdam 🙋‍♀️

@michaelbirch8666 2 жыл бұрын

Just retired, free time, HoW Line now added to my To-Do list - thank you for the idea!

@Pulsarnix 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you'd get one of the ex EMR 153's. Also, "cracking trains" haha I see what you did there.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

May do at some point!

@robyoungquist5803 2 жыл бұрын

I could imagine that this trip would be brilliant on a sunny day or a fall day to admire the changing leaves. I must say, Dylan, I have to give you a billion 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 on this format with the voice as it allows me to view the presentation without subtitle description as distractions whilst listening to your commentary. Well done!

@tsr207 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video (part rail trip, part travelogue) enjoyed the journey on this line which I must admit as someone who travelled from Manchester to Swansea regularly I was unaware of. Well done !

@mariavandenbosch2723 2 жыл бұрын

The tiniest train with the largest toilet I've ever seen😄 I prefer the tables over the, sometimes flimsy, fold outs. Thanks for the little facts and anecdotes and I hope you stick with the voice over comments!

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@TristianHill 2 жыл бұрын

As a Swansea boy, I've been waiting for this one. Hoping to hear all the Welsh place names

@TristianHill 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no, they were butchered about as well as I thought they'd be. Always entertaining to see people try, though

@nickhingle5534 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s a pretty cool ride, cause of the views.

@antsteradams 2 жыл бұрын

Good attempts at the pronunciation... You should have said - I'd have come to say hello at llandrindod, builth road or sugar loaf... Enjoyed the video. Cheers

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried my best 😅

@davidwilliams8405 2 жыл бұрын

True. When I was in Ireland I found Gaelic to be a little confusing as well; while both Welsh and Gaelic use the Latin alphabet, I found that both don't seem to apply the same phonetics as found in English, or the other European languages.

@antsteradams 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidwilliams8405 I am Welsh, so the phonetics of Welsh are natural to me. That said, I do struggle with some versions of Gaelic - which seem to have very different roots.

@physiocrat7143 2 жыл бұрын

Nice scenery and route but these trains are long past the time they took their place in the great railway depot in the sky. If I recall, the windows are too high up the sides in this class of train. The trains were put together from Leyland National bus body components, which explains the window spacing. There was also an experimental mark 1 vehicle rebodied also with Leyland National bus body components. It ran on the Brighton-Manchester through service. After that British Rail Technical Centre got its act together and the result was the class 158.

@il_dalla 2 жыл бұрын

In Italy we still have something like this, they're called "ALn 668", but they're so much older and cramped

@HumbertoMesa 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a rainy trip

@emmaskates9617 2 жыл бұрын

Really liking the voiceovers and enjoy the facts along the journey. Great video!👍🏻

@stevedeakin1883 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dylan . As a Welshman fair play to you for trying the pronunciation of the villages . Da iawn ( very good ) 😄😄.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve 😁

@rhyslayton3125 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, this video takes me back. I used to get the Swansea - Llandrindod service when coming home from uni during the holidays. Seems TFW has updated the trains a bit since I got them with Arriva. I know when it comes to catering they used to have a little trolley with tea/coffee, snacks etc but that would only be on a couple of services a day and it used to swap trains in Llandrindod or Llanwrtyd, that was a few years ago now so I guess it's changed. Great video and nice try pronouncing the names! :D

@tomosmerivale6297 2 жыл бұрын

Probably due to the pandemic

@richardblackwell1230 2 жыл бұрын

The addition of a VM has really improved your videos especially as the commentary sounds very natural, mixing fact with humour. Great work. We use to go to Llandrindod Well each year for a Dog Show but always went by car as we always took our caravan with us.

@ozgirl45 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, and I like the voiceover ones. Beautiful scenery and a cute train.

@raytheron 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely scenic route! Thanks, Dylan, I really enjoyed it!

@itsalljustanillusion9620 2 жыл бұрын

Great that we can see a vid from you without having to read the text. Fantastic video. Thanks.

@pswonfps 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that video

@FootyVlogContent 2 жыл бұрын

Great route. I would definitely recommend doing the Birmingham to Pwllheli line. It is scenic at Barmouth especially

@Roblilley999 Жыл бұрын

After first seeing this line on a certain video produced by a certain couple, your video is amazing. One on my bucket list

@nuzty10LP 2 жыл бұрын

Love to do Heart of Wales one day, but I also would recommend trying out the Newcastle-Carlisle route, i went on it a few weeks ago (to see Braunton in Carlisle via from my hometown of Horden... which finally got it's own station only last year after 56 years) and I will say it's a very nice line, in my opinion, again it's a Sprinter line and that been with Northern Rail, but honestly some of the stations thought the heart of Northumberland towards Carlisle it's defo worth a look.

@dredfell 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, the Newcastle-Carlisle route is rather wonderful - I’ve been over it a few times during Sunday engineering works when they’ve closed the ECML between Newcastle and Edinburgh and the trains get diverted over it and through Carlisle instead!

@KGVB757 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t watch every video, just pop by every now and then; but I gotta say I really enjoy your voice overs to previous silent ones.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@heathertruskinger6214 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful commentary, Dylan ! Very informative. A very scenic route, too

@ethan-harry-noah Жыл бұрын

Being born in Shrewsbury and travelled in and out of the station many times I did not know it was the largest mechanically operated signal box still in operation the world, thanks for that little bit of trivia.

@richardwilcock2942 2 жыл бұрын

Class 153 were built by Leyland Bus using some bus parts so are related to Pacers. This is one reason they are so narrow. The route is lovely but the service is not frequent as a lot of it is single track.

@petergrossett6763 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable, very interesting, glad I subscribed. Thanks.

@bwolper 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Great trip through Wales. Great barebones trip and the narration was fantastic and easy to listen to.

@katherinespencer2633 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments on Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@LynneFarr 2 жыл бұрын

Fun ride. Thanks for all the historical info.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed 😁

@stevehallam0850 2 жыл бұрын

I did this line a few years ago in much better weather! I used a Heart of Wales Circular Day Ranger which allows travel via Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Shrewsbury and Hereford. Current cost £41 or £27 with a railcard. A very pleasant day out!

@falkland96 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding content, really enjoyed it. Especially loved the overcast and rain.

@seand2480 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dylan! Fantastic journey this week as always.

@abus3562 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very nice scenery, the inside of the train seems to be fairly modern and very clean. Thanks for the ride.

@fatmanpauluk 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the commentary and not the subtitles. You have an excellent speaking voice and hope this will continue in the future so that we can concentrate on the magnificent scenery that you shoot on your journeys.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, sure will!

@davidwilliams8405 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, especially the part of adding the rain...makes it seem really British.

@alunrhydderch1786 2 жыл бұрын

My home town Llanelli made it! So crazy that I watch this channel week in week out and Llanelli is on here! Kudos for doing your research on the rugby team, too.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed 😁

@charllesformiga 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Although I was wondering that as the channel grows it also gets better and it means more work to do on scripting, filming, editing, and now narrating! Keep up the good work, @Dylan, I hope your latest goal will be achieved sooner than ever!

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@andrewbellringer404 Жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports What was it like on a four hour journey

@rain_down_ 2 жыл бұрын

Loads of interesting info in this one - nice work 👍

@stephenspence7208 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Dylan a good commentary. Love your reports mate. Keep them coming. Steve

@royhumphrey49 2 жыл бұрын

Goodness. Rivers in torrent and many flooded fields. That's Welsh Rain for you - wetter than English Rain! LMAO! So much nicer to hear your soft Yorkshire accent. x I did part of that journey with my mountain bike probably some 15 year ago now (when it was DRY!).

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

It basically rained nonstop when I was in Wales 😅

@WayneKline 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dylan. Another great video, well done. Love the narration with the history, information and little humour thrown in to make it more entertaining. Keep up the great work! Thank you.

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LetsMakeaTrip 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind the welsh place names, great to hear you pronouncing Shrewsbury properly! Great video 👍

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, now that's an easier one 😅 Just wish I had a bit more time there before continuing on to Holyhead! Thanks Mark!

@LetsMakeaTrip 2 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReportsbe sure to let me know if you’re stopping by next time. Always welcome 😊

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Absolutely will 🍻

@jjsmallpiece9234 2 жыл бұрын

How about the west coast line through Barmouth, Harlech etc?

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Aye, maybe at some point!

@spark_6710 2 жыл бұрын

Wow !! You did a real good job with your narration.!! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎵🎶💕💞

@katherinespencer2633 2 жыл бұрын

I have visited my grandmother home, and it was delightful. I hope you will be able to travel all through the North, it’s really beautiful country! I love your videos!

@matthewbull7 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully narrated Dylan and a good video

@MadisonTen 2 жыл бұрын

You’re doing ok with the Welsh names, I wouldn’t worry too much 🙌 thanks for the train ride.

@andrewmcilwraith1997 Жыл бұрын

Hiya Dylan. I had to endure one of these boxes back in 2017 between Crewe and Derby. It was great you had a toilet. We didn't - and 90 minutes travel time! A bit outrageous really. Great video. Keep posting please!

@CarolgTX 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Chock full of informative information, and lovely views, even with the rain.☔

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@175_muhammadyudhiarabbani9 2 жыл бұрын

I love the voice-over! Well done Dylan 🙌🔥

@jackl954 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job my good man.

@dsdonovan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the narrated vid!

@collectivelyimprovingtrans2460 2 жыл бұрын

Among the first. It’s a good thing that TFW have refurbished their 153s. It makes them good trains. Tiny diesel train through the wilderness I love that

@stephenhemingway8218 2 жыл бұрын

another awesome video - love it with commentary

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TEBEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

I find 153s quite strange trains. Since they are so short. I like the voiceover though!

@TheSpotify95 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the 153s would have been better if they were kept in their original 155 formations, as 2 car trains? 153 are not suitable as 1 car trains - also too slow! A 158 or 170 would have been better.

@Scottish_Transport_Explorer 2 жыл бұрын

I like your voice please keep it in your videos

@jordanhopkins4422 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Very interesting facts aswell 👏

@PTB_BE 2 жыл бұрын

I read the wikipedia article on this line 10 minutes prior to this video. Why are you stalking me, Dylan?

@DylansTravelReports 2 жыл бұрын

🤐

@patricialockhart2135 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and it's great your talking on videos now. Also, as an older person, great to see young people interested in railways. One day I'll get to Wales. Jointed rails as well giving the clickety clack. The only line I've been on recently that had that was the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. A beautiful line BTW

@mywayno9922 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I must do it myself one day.

@quentinb4339 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. The voiceover pan out really well. Keep up your good work !

@azuma892 2 жыл бұрын

Yay you did voiceovers, sometimes it's quite tiring to read the captions much better this way. :D

@TEBEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

Quite agree. Captions are quite long that you have to pause the video!

@georgedowns4034 2 жыл бұрын

@@TEBEnthusiast he did keep the captions steady to give you more time to read but agreed I prefer him talking...

@spark_6710 2 жыл бұрын

Oh YAY !! 8day Wales rail card the next !!! Yay !! That'll be what I'll be doing in Wales with mom for sure ! I'm currently planning our trip to Wales and for the near future !! Thanks for doing that !! I was wondering of this route ,too for on our way back from Aberystwyth...,thought about visiting Shrewsbury while back then ! I had changed that plan. I'll be looking forward for your very next video !!! 👍👍💜💜💜💜🥁🐉🎤🎵🎶💖💞 P.S. I am impressed by all the Welsh trains seats everytime !! They look very plushy & comfy !!! 👍👍

@shirleynitka5030 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your 4 hour tour of Wales into Shrewsbury. I would totally take that train ride. I go for the scenic journeys. It was a shame it rained. I imagine the area is quite scenic when sunny. Keep on travelling Dylan. It is surprising that they keep that train for so few passengers. I hope it survives.

@ventureglen1601 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dylan, enjoyed the quirky facts immensely 👍👍, just couldn't believe you didn't mention Sugar Loaf station. My favourite on the route

@jameshunt1516 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I do like the 153, mainly because of the novelty of it only being a single unit. I also like the loud engine and the seating. It’s definitely suited to a quiet route like this. Seeing as there weren’t many people on the train, I’m not surprised they put a 153 on the route. You travelled in typical welsh weather lol. It rains a lot in Wales.

@John_Fugazzi 2 жыл бұрын

Last week the entire length of Portugal, this week the entire length of Wales! I loved the beautiful green fields of Wales. We could use some of that rain in California. I enjoyed the voiceover, especially with the Welsh town names. I never knew the double L's were pronounced with a hard C sound.

@archiebald4717 2 жыл бұрын

The Welsh double L, is pronounced more like A 'THL' sound.

@John_Fugazzi 2 жыл бұрын

@@archiebald4717 Thanks. Whenever I used to read these names I would just imagine an "L" sound and wondered why it was doubled. But I'm American and too far from Wales to know.