Ffestiniog Railway Vintage Trains 15th October 2011

A short video taken on the Saturday of the FR's Vintage Weekend 2011. Clips include a mixed train, slate train over Britannia Bridge, a ride to Tan-y-Bwlch in the "Flying Bench" and "The Boat" gravitating over Cae Mawr and Pen Cefn. Many thanks to all those hard working members of staff and volunteers who made it such a special day. Filmed by Tom, Matt and Dave Waldren

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[70053morayfirth]

I live in California now, but when I visit England next year I have decided (thanks to your video) that I must do the whole Festiniog/Welsh Highland Trip. I once traveled in the cab of "Blanche" up the FR to Tan-y-Bwlch, which was then the end of the line.

[TomandMattWaldren]

That must have been before 1968, as the line was extended to Dduallt in that year.You will notice many changes! Thanks for watching, and we hope that you enjoy your trip! Cheers, Dave

[70053morayfirth]

Brilliant- I really enjoyed the variety of trains and it was all beautifully filmed with some great locations and unusual angles. Well done.

[TomandMattWaldren]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you for your kind comment; it is much appreciated. The combined FR/WHR is now a world class railway and they know a thing or two about holding special events! Great fun...

[iantrack]

Superb filming,stock and scenery!

[TomandMattWaldren]

Thanks Ian for kind comment about filming - the stock and scenery certainly are world-class

[gwaithwyr]

Excellent - but surely EVERY weekend is a vintage weekend on the Ffestiniog.

[galbeadon]

Very nice footage and what fine weather you had. And oh that gravity train/boat? Well done guys, great video. Thank you very much.