A day in the cab with Blanche on the Ffestiniog Railway

Probably the most exhilarating cab ride I have ever had - high running speeds, tight schedule, all on 2 foot gauge! Later on past Minnford they really get going, lots of wheel slip action with a very heavy load, and almost running out of water due to the extra coaches added on a busy holiday in June. this is older video shot SD in MiniDV with a handheld camcorder. Was just learning about steam at the time so you'll hear some novice questions from me.

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• ffestiniog
• railway
• blanche
• steam
• locomotive
• cab
• ride
• wales
• UK
• narrow
• gauge

[Andyforsyth1]

Excellent video, is there any more footage ?

[CaptainHarlock999]

@Andyforsyth1 I actually had to get off at tan y bwlch farm in the middle so no that's it. I had a return trip on a fairlie. I think I have a little fairlie footage and I"ll try to send that up some time.

[JonatanGronoset]

That's a great ride! A little suspense thrown in with the water shortage as well. Very skilled driver and crew, aces!

[epcotcentre]

It looks full-on hard work and concentration, the oil-firing must help though. Thanks for a brilliant video.

[bingban]

Brill. Enjoyed the effort, the tension and good to see the technique of driving one of my favourites. Thanks

[bonkersabouttrainz]

good to see people from different places enjoying my favourite railway