The Cambrian, 2009-Aug-25, part 1 - outward, Welsh Coast

Description:
The Cambrian on 2009-Aug-25.
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The Cambrian - the Cambrian coast express - a spectacular railway journey along the Dovey estuary, Mawddach estuary and the West coast of Wales, aboard preserved passenger stock (with a delightful absence of air-conditioning or sealed windows) hauled by preserved steam locomotive. This section of railway line (Dovey Junction to Pwllheli) has been considered for closure several times. May the steam train, and its popularity, help to prevent such talk.
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A four-hour return journey, condensed, here,
into 40 minutes in 4 parts:

part 1 - outward, Welsh Coast
part 2 - return, Steam Traction
part 3 - return, Cardigan Bay (Bae Ceredigion)
part 4 - return, Dovey Estuary (Afon Dyfi)

All in one continuous playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=19A0554298018E63 .
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This is not professional DVD quality, just a few video clips, no frills. Sorry about the wind noise - obviously, the wrong type of microphone was used.

Commentary: chuffed by 76079.

A slow broadband connection may cause the video play to stall regularly. To cure this, pause (||) the video and allow it to "pre-load" (pale grey band) for a few minutes.
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Operator: West Coast Railways.
http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk .
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Part 1:
. . Part 1 provides a brief view of the route, from Machynlleth to Porthmadog, that The Cambrian takes on the outward journey. Route is viewed in detail on the return journey, in parts 2, 3 and 4.
. . Part 2 deals with the route section from Porthmadog to Harlech and takes a closer look at steam traction, hauling the train up the bank to Minffordd station then racing into Harlech.
. . Part 3 deals with the route section Southwards along the West coast of Wales from Harlech to Aberdovey, crossing Barmouth bridge.
. . Part 4 deals with the route section Eastwards along the Dovey Estuary from Aberdovey to Dovey Junction and Machynlleth.
. . In part 1, see The Cambrian departing from Machynlleth, crossing Dovey bridge and heading towards Aberdovey along the North bank of the Dovey Estuary; then passing the Western terminus of the narrow-gauge Talyllyn Railway at Towyn (Tywyn); then heading Northwards along the West coast of Wales, crossing Barmouth bridge and passing below Harlech Castle; then approaching the bridge at Penrhyndeudraeth, climbing to Minffordd station and crossing the river (Glaslyn) near Porthmadog; finally, arriving at Porthmadog station with 76079 shunting around the station (thanks to the young lady who provided some guidance).
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[nutier]

beautiful video ! I like to travel by this way sometime . Thank you for sharing .

Happy new year 2010 !nutier

[globalaffair]

@nutier . In the Description, below the video, see web-link for the operator: West Coast Railways.

[rayunseitig]

That's a nice ride through pretty country.

Cambrian reminds me of the term in geology for the oldest sedimentary rocks yet found. Then there is the pre-cambrian, older still.

Fun trips huh?

Ray

[globalaffair]

For sure, old country, great scenery. The Romans, who invaded England, used the Latin name Cambria for Wales, thus we have the Cambrian Mountains and the Cambrian Period, as you say. Caledonia was the name for Scotland, and you may have heard of the Caledonian Period.

[Thalysiakeuh]

looks like a really awesome place, luv the steam train too 5*****

[Vravishing]

This is truly indeed a wonderful share. Awesome 5-star rating. ~*V

[kwiatekczerwony]

beautiful video! Dzień dobry

[annabodhi38]

Seeing this makes me want to travel :) Thank you very much for sharing this with the rest of us! Amazing!