Llanberis Lake Railway

A drivers eye view of the charming and beautiful Llanberis Lake Railway. Travel with us over the entire route on this narrow gauge railway in North Wales. There is lots to see including the coupling and uncoupling as our driver runs round the train to change direction. High definition video and sound add to the atmosphere.

Пікірлер: 243

  • @enyab.6939
    @enyab.69392 жыл бұрын

    Gwych🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😊🌺❤️ Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it Anna.

  • @piearm1271
    @piearm12713 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent film many thanks. Stayed in Llanberis when I visited Snowdonia. Never had time for this little gem sadly. Climbed Mount Snowdon on a glorious day

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very brave climbing up there! Thanks for watching.

  • @ChapelEndJunctionUK
    @ChapelEndJunctionUK3 жыл бұрын

    The grandchildren love it there , I do too . Great place to visit .

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed more than I thought I would Peter. A brief relief from lockdown.

  • @jadawin01
    @jadawin013 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see a piece of Welsh history preserved in a way that everyone can enjoy it.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s lovely for sure. Thanks for watching.

  • @rodhard688
    @rodhard6883 жыл бұрын

    I will bet some nice fish pulled out of that deep lake. Thanks for another great ride!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet. There were plenty at it. The connecting river was crystal clear.

  • @philipalldred5038
    @philipalldred50383 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don very enjoyable brings back happy memories

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Eyup Phil. Hope all is well with you and as always, a pleasure to chat.

  • @christianwall7181
    @christianwall71813 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such an excellent video. Brings back happy memories of my last visit 40 years ago(!) I definitely have to get back there.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Christian.

  • @geoffkeeler5106
    @geoffkeeler51062 жыл бұрын

    Superb, splendid little steam locomotive, could watch plenty of this. Thanks Don!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely little line isn’t it Geoff.

  • @vasilicastoica416
    @vasilicastoica4163 жыл бұрын

    Extraordinar de frumos (United King Dom)😃😃😃😃🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂felicitări 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Vasillica. I’d love to respond but I can’t cut and paste into Google translate until I can get back to my computer. Best wishes my friend.

  • @clareburdett5229
    @clareburdett52295 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed your day in snowdonia I am proud to say that my late father a.l porter started the whole thing up he came from leigh on sea essex but loved Wales and my mother was welsh and we had family in snowdonia

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Clare, that’s interesting and testament to your family efforts.

  • @ramonwilliams5721
    @ramonwilliams57213 жыл бұрын

    Great video,good to see that Don Coffey name up again, Seasons greetings to you and yours.🚂🚂

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s very kind and it’s good to hear from you Ramon! All the best to you too.

  • @Bigbro28
    @Bigbro283 жыл бұрын

    An enjoyable and informative video. This one was a pleasure to watch. 🐨🇦🇺

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @kaliprasadchinam236
    @kaliprasadchinam2363 жыл бұрын

    Don, I have watched all your videos. Your research is very good and the amount of information you give out, you are a great teacher. In my books, you are Sir Don Coffey.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well thats very much appreciated Kali, thank you my friend.

  • @30041946
    @300419463 жыл бұрын

    First class - thank you.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Roger, much appreciated.

  • @tangowhisky14
    @tangowhisky143 жыл бұрын

    COVID-19 permitting this is a must for next year. Wonderful video many thanks.🚂

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, well worth a visit. Go and say Hello to Emlyn, who manages it and you’ll probably see Andy or Hefin who drive them.

  • @acleray
    @acleray3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Don. Good to see a narrow gauge railway in use 😀 -It looks as though it has been well looked after.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mr Griffiths, as I live and breathe! Good to hear from you Ray. Yes it’s a wonderful little railway, a real credit to them. All the best for Christmas and New Year.

  • @keithalexander3386
    @keithalexander33863 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant journey. Now I can plan a visit with my friend from South Carolina who loves all UK railways. Roll on Summer 2021.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let me know if you come Keith. If I’m around I’ll say hello.

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back. Very enjoyable video too. Cheers

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s very much appreciated. Thank you.

  • @Tiffy552
    @Tiffy5523 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don, what a smashing little line. Must visit when conditions allow.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, they’ve closed early for the winter due to current conditions but maybe things will get better for next season.

  • @andyguy0610
    @andyguy06103 жыл бұрын

    Don, thank you ( and the railway staff) for taking the time to make this great video. This railway has been added to the " To Visit" list when all the crazyness is finished. :-)

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m sure you’ll enjoy it and be sure to say hello. Emlyn is the manager and Andy and Hefin are drivers - they’ll be around.

  • @johnemsden735
    @johnemsden7353 жыл бұрын

    Don wonderful video lovely railway in a beautiful setting brought back happy memory's from when i last travelled on it

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I found it tranquil along the lake. So many seemed to be enjoying it in so many ways. Glad it brought back memories for you John.

  • @TheBritInHungary
    @TheBritInHungary3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely! Brings back lots of happy memories of times in Snowdonia with my doggies. Thanks!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Blimey, keep them away from the train, I’d hate your dog to run away like the one in the film. By the way, I loved Budapest.

  • @BirdLopers
    @BirdLopers3 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much Don, just got the opportunity to watch (replayed chat) bloody hot here (40+C) so very nice to have a pleasant distraction ;D take care all

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could send us some heat it’s miserable here!

  • @miketintinsmith9775
    @miketintinsmith97753 жыл бұрын

    Well thats brightened up a manky day in Gloucestershire! Thanks so much for the video, brings back memories and must go again!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Quite a lot said that. I will go again one day.

  • @HenrysAdventures
    @HenrysAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video! Really enjoyed this one! Made a change from the main lines! Merry Christmas and keep up the great work!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Henry, same to you buddy.

  • @Johnny16781
    @Johnny167813 жыл бұрын

    Hi Don Thank you for another great video, Well done ,Great to see you back mate

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    That much appreciated Johnny, thanks mate.

  • @garysykes3948
    @garysykes39483 жыл бұрын

    Informative and beautifully shot as always. Thanks Don 👍

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s very kind Gary, much appreciated.

  • @1960imp
    @1960imp3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thank you. A place to visit in our motorhome once the current crisis is over.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s lovely Ian. Say hello to Emlyn Pritchard who is the manager there and tell him you watched the video. He’s very nice to talk to.

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don. Years since I've been back home and it won't happen now sadly Lovely video. Stay safe, stay well Cheers, Bob

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes Bob.

  • @macfin7120
    @macfin71203 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don, what a fascinating video and a poignant reminder of my last holiday with my wife. The staff were so friendly and helpful in handling her wheelchair and treating her like a VIP. The railway and the Slate Museum make a perfect day out.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are saying what I think you are saying, I’m very sorry to hear it. My wife came with me when I was filming this trip and I can’t imagine life without her. Very best wishes to you and thanks for watching.

  • @paulbrown7060
    @paulbrown70603 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is a very well put together informative video on a lovely subject and surroundings.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated Paul.

  • @jontaylor1652
    @jontaylor16523 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I never even knew this place existed. It's beautiful.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is Jon, glad you liked it.

  • @brucewilliams8714
    @brucewilliams87143 жыл бұрын

    So, this is how you spend your time-out, visiting heritage railways. I'm so glad you do. This was terrific. What a beautiful hiking path beside the lake.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well not normally but this one was on the doorstep and it looked lovely. I couldn’t resist asking if filming was possible and they were very accommodating. Lovely people.

  • @Pjs75
    @Pjs753 жыл бұрын

    That was lovely. - slow TV of the best kind. Hopefully the scourge of 2020 will be controlled eventually, so that such outdoor activities can become fully functional again. Attracting sufficient support to underwrite the efforts of volunteers and enthusiasts without whom it all would be lost. Thanks Don for sharing.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Peter. Thanks and regards.

  • @SDMSAUDI
    @SDMSAUDI3 жыл бұрын

    Don, that's so delightful and thank you. I visited a few years ago, mainly to go up Snowdon but saw the signs for Electric Mountain, as they call it and it's really interesting although closed at present so if anyone reads this I'd recommend it. I also didn't realise, although closed due covid at the moment, that Drax do tours. Have a great Xmas, Mike

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike. I fancied a look at that power station but it wasn’t to be. You never know though, our mate Lee at DB Cargo might film the run round Drax for us if I send him a camera 😉

  • @frankdent6397
    @frankdent63973 жыл бұрын

    Great day trip combining the natural beauty of Snowdonia, the heritage of the Industrial revolution and the magic of steam. Thanks Don.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Frank.

  • @johnhopkinson695
    @johnhopkinson6953 жыл бұрын

    Most enjoyable. Thanks Don.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mr Hopkinson, how nice to hear from you. I’ll be bringing a few more videos before I throw the towel in. All the best John.

  • @44662dc
    @44662dc3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely little Railway Don been there myself. Great line info as always. Many thanks

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely isn’t it Denis.

  • @eddys.3524
    @eddys.35243 жыл бұрын

    A lovely trip, Don! Thanks for the video.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Eddy.

  • @vasilicastoica416
    @vasilicastoica4163 жыл бұрын

    Bună Dimineața Domnule Don Coffey 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️frumos tren de epocă 🚂🚃🚂🚂🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃,multe salutări de la mine din România 🇹🇩🇹🇩🇹🇩frumos Anglia 😃😃😃😃Succes 🤝🤝🤝🤝

  • @exileinderby51
    @exileinderby513 жыл бұрын

    I love trains, any size of train and this narrow gauge line is a breath of fresh air in these uncertain times. I hope you enjoyed your visit and thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated.

  • @1903bretep
    @1903bretep3 жыл бұрын

    Don: that was brilliant, many thanks, a reminder of happy holidays spent right there pre lockdown !

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It seems to have brought back memories for lots of people. The same for that North Wales Coast video which I’m hoping can come back soon.

  • @stephenrice4554
    @stephenrice455411 ай бұрын

    That was marvellous, as much care with your main line did you take with the llanberis . Beautiful line , nice bit with the spring points , had one on the down local at Farnborough under monks bridge , only needed basic service . A pleasure to watch . 👍🇬🇧

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Stephen. I always that video would do well but surprisingly it isn’t a high number one. It’s nowhere near as popular as I expected it to be. It’s lovely footage in a lovely location.

  • @stephenrice4554

    @stephenrice4554

    11 ай бұрын

    @@doncoffey5820 to be honest I thought it was one of the best , I've been to the slate mine after being inspired by Fred Dibnah of blessed memory . And your film did it justice . 👍🇬🇧

  • @Sowerbylads
    @Sowerbylads3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another fabulous video Don, certainly on my visit list in 2021 🤞

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can assure you, you’ll like it John.

  • @greatbritishentertainmentl5636
    @greatbritishentertainmentl56363 жыл бұрын

    Well done Don filming this on your own with the aid of remote fixed cameras plus excellent trackside information on such a beautiful filming day!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello GBE, good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @dewiz9596
    @dewiz95963 жыл бұрын

    The Pre-Cambrian Era ended 452 Million years ago. . . I thought I remembered from years ago, but I did just look it up. . . Very nice, relaxing video. I’m surprised that both switches at the western end were not spring loaded. . .

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    The info in the video came from the online brochure unless I mis quoted it. Thanks for watching Bram.

  • @grahamclarke1934
    @grahamclarke19343 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing this old steam railway and all the work you put in to the video.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Graham, thank you.

  • @davidyuill5808
    @davidyuill58083 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and completely different. Hard to imagine it was once mainline

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was always narrow gauge David but it did link with the main line at Port Dinorwic.

  • @Pettsy68
    @Pettsy683 жыл бұрын

    Don great video, changed somewhat since I visited in the early 90's, must visit again.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, be sure to say you watched the video.

  • @mikerobson3328
    @mikerobson33283 жыл бұрын

    excellent footage Don fantastic part of the country hope ya well n a very merry xmas n a great new year to you n family cheers

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same to you Mike, thanks.

  • @sunscream4525
    @sunscream45253 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video. I've not been to Wales in nearly twenty years and it makes me want to go back again. Thank you.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go and say hello to them if you get chance, they’re all really friendly.

  • @headshunt2085
    @headshunt20853 жыл бұрын

    What a pleasure to enjoy another Don Coffey original. Excellent image quality, sympathetic editing and your trademark informative captioning. Made my day!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I consider that an accolade, thank you.

  • @peterbattey8263
    @peterbattey82633 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don for a great informative video, beautiful scenery on a beautiful day on a wonderful little railway. Just the thing to watch on a cold miserable winters day. Thanks again and most important stay safe.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same to you Peter, thank you.

  • @MattyEngland
    @MattyEngland3 жыл бұрын

    Something very pleasing about a nice piece of slate.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I won’t disagree with that.

  • @chaz1550
    @chaz15503 жыл бұрын

    Diolch yn fawr Don for this lovely video. Informative as ever. Many memories of this lovely part of the world. Chaz

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well my pleasure Mr Lloyd. That video has never done as well as I expected it to. I’m not sure what the reason is???

  • @rydermike33
    @rydermike333 жыл бұрын

    Great video Don, thanks very much. It's been many years since I rode on this lovely little railway and your film brought back some nice memories. Thanks again, as always.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Mike, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @keithturner3668
    @keithturner36683 жыл бұрын

    That was very interesting, it brought back memories of 1963 when my mate and I took a rowing boat out on the lake during our holiday. Thank you

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I can relate to that myself. I used to be quite fond of rowing.

  • @davidwinkle4168
    @davidwinkle41683 жыл бұрын

    A well informed and neatly compiled video. I have been on this railway twice now and both times it rained! Nice to see it in the sunshine. Thanks Don!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Most of my experience in Wales is wet!!!

  • @davidowen5295
    @davidowen52953 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video Don, Im from North Wales but never been here, its so beautiful, must visit

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is they make you very welcome.

  • @richardditchburn3853
    @richardditchburn38532 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. I first visited this little railway (correction Narrow Gauge railway) when I was 15, on a Youth Hosteling trip to North Wales. That was back in 1967, so many years ago. Little has changed and it is good to see that these snippets of bygone days are still with us. Don, your videos are great. I see them on a 4HD screen, and the definition and colours picked up by your cameras are amazing. I really enjoy these trips to a country which I left so long ago. I now live in Canada but grew up on the LNER main line in Thirsk, 12 mins north of York at 125 mph.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’ll have seen the videos covering Newcastle and Middlesbrough no doubt 👍. Getting the footage to an acceptable standard has been a long process. You’ll notice the early attempts were very wide angle and often drab colours. I established that GoPros handles the motion best but it’s only the later models that give a more natural perspective and vivid colour so they’ve evolved with me. I’ve now got three cameras (two out with Freightliner) and we are getting good footage. My mate Vinny at Freightliner is now expert at filming and goes to the same trouble of keeping glass clean and the cameras mounted properly etc so it’s all come good. Transport for Wales and Metrolink did their own filming with my cameras and you’ll see it’s pretty good even on a large screen. I can’t really go to 4k because on these long films the file size is immense and as you say it is acceptable enough. All the best Richard 👍

  • @paul197290
    @paul1972903 жыл бұрын

    A place I'm very familiar with but never been on the railway. Lots of interesting information and history. Could you do the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway Inna future video please Don. A fantastic railway to travel on and also a lot of history associated with it too. Went on it over 2 years ago so it would be nice to see the railway from a camera perspective. Stay safe, be well and have an amazing Christmas. Paul.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t promise that Paul but I might get the Welsh Mountain Railway and definitely the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

  • @bobduncalf6468
    @bobduncalf64683 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don, another enjoyable and informative video. One to keep us steam enthusiasts happy. Hopefully not a one off!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    No it’s not Bob. Neil Ferguson Lee has already invited me to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway for a future video and I have several colleagues at TPE who do volunteer work at the Welsh Mountain Railway who have offered to arrange a shoot. We just need this confounded pandemic out of the way.

  • @happy2ramble
    @happy2ramble3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back Don 👍🏻 What a wonderful journey. Many thanks 🙂 Up until this year I used to organise trips with a transport/industrial theme for the local branch of U3A (University of the Third Age) and the railway and slate museum were on my 'to do' list, having visited The Electric Mountain and gone up Snowdon by train with the group. Happy days.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well I’m sure they’ll enjoy it so try to get it back on the agenda for 2021.

  • @stephent1117
    @stephent11173 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Don. Keep well and stay safe.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    You too Stephen.

  • @wombatperson
    @wombatperson3 жыл бұрын

    This video is an utterly-beautiful piece of work, about a lovely little railway, set in spectacular scenery. It looks fantastic, is very informative and a delight to watch. Great colour and sound, too. The supporting photos and diagrams are very helpful. Thank you to Don (and the doggies).

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s always good to hear from you Peter. Yes, it was a lovely set up and I’m really pleased with how it came out given that I had hardly any gear with me. There’s no USBs in those little engines so lucky I had a power pack and one camera. The other is still out with TfW. All the best and I’ll be posting a few more videos soon.

  • @roderickjoyce6716
    @roderickjoyce67163 жыл бұрын

    I visited the line several years ago in October. Not unexpectedly, the weather was wet; so the guard escorted my wife and I, and a mother and her child who were the only other passengers to our coach with a very large umbrella. It is a charming and very interesting railway and just as worth visiting as the other narrow gauge lines in Snowdonia. I wonder what the workers at Hunslets in Leeds would have thought if they'd been told that the little utilitarian locos they'd built for the Welsh quarries would be tourist attractions a hundred and more years later.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know, they would never believe that their little work horses would be put out to grass in such a charming way.

  • @vasilicastoica416
    @vasilicastoica4163 жыл бұрын

    E cumva tren cu aburi, a pe cărbuni Excelent Don Coffey 👌👌👌👌

  • @Justbehelpful
    @Justbehelpful3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful thanks

  • @philipalldred5038
    @philipalldred50383 жыл бұрын

    Hi Don, had a holiday up there in the early 90s very interesting part of the country, bought a few items from the shop at the museum shop very enjoyable day out .

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    We really enjoyed it too Phillip. We could have done more without the virus restrictions.

  • @rumblefish2536
    @rumblefish25363 жыл бұрын

    Hi Don This is absolutely stunning in high def. Just what was needed on a miserable, cold day in Wigan. Brought back happy memories of family holidays from years ago.Glad to see you're still keeping your eye in! Thanks also for the archive footage - I had always wondered how freight got 'across town'. Have a great Christmas. All the best. Andy

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed them Andy. I will be bringing some more videos but perhaps not as frequently as before. I’m also glad you’ve got the kit to appreciate the newer stuff to its full extent.

  • @captainjamesmartin
    @captainjamesmartin3 жыл бұрын

    Superb video, thank you for uploading

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure James, glad you enjoyed it James.

  • @NikEastwood161
    @NikEastwood1613 жыл бұрын

    excellent video Don, been there myself back in around 2008 on an equally sunny day, we also did the power station tour as well on the same day.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would have loved the power station but it was closed due to covid.

  • @daveheath6385
    @daveheath63853 жыл бұрын

    Don, regardless of the track gauge, your videos are always un-matchable. Love them all from 4,000 miles away in Alberta, Canada.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s very much appreciated Dave. Hope all is well over there.

  • @geoffrandall186
    @geoffrandall1862 жыл бұрын

    What a great video I have visited the railway many times over the years on my visits to North Wales but I have never seen a video like this before you did a great job and i hope you will be able to do some more like this.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated Geoff. I have been invited to film the WMR but that was before covid. We’ll see what happens with that. However, in terms of revenue (which all goes to charity) it really hasn’t performed that well. I expected great things from it but it’s nowhere near as good as freight. It does make a nice change though. I wonder if they got the dog back 😳

  • @iansuehooper7542
    @iansuehooper7542 Жыл бұрын

    A most enjoyable video Don, covering a magical part of the country. The steam engine is fascinating and so well run. Again, the info and the history of the area is so very interesting. I(Ian) am learning so much of areas of the UK that I will not be able to visit. So,thank you so much Don for all your time and effort in putting these videos together.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m only glad you’ve found the channel Ian. More coming soon 👍

  • @minusjos
    @minusjos3 жыл бұрын

    this is different but very enjoyable and greatly appreciated, as ever. thanks for doing what you do, your videos are great.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    More soon, keep safe 👍

  • @chasmalthouse7073
    @chasmalthouse70733 жыл бұрын

    I think the whistle may need some maintenance. Brought back some nice memories, thanks.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    She’s entitled to creak a bit Chas, I do and I’m nowhere near as old!!!

  • @silvanski
    @silvanski3 жыл бұрын

    Charming little railway and splendid scenery.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is for sure. Thanks for watching.

  • @timstrainvideos142
    @timstrainvideos1423 жыл бұрын

    excellent video!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim, much appreciated.

  • @winders128
    @winders1283 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video, as always. We used to visit the railway regularly when I was stationed at RAF Valley, on Anglesey. It's changed quite a lot since the 1980s.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is David. By the way I’m hoping to put the North Wales Coast video back real soon which of course goes right by Valley.

  • @tranmere292
    @tranmere2923 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that visit to a beautiful little railway - a bit different from you usual offering! Good to see the power cables were buried, as they can be a real eyesore. I have fond memories of North Wales as my grandparents lived in Barmouth in the 1950s, but my only train rides in the area were the full sized versions, on the long-gone line from Barmouth to Dolgelley.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s such a shame it’s all gone David. We can only reminisce about out wonderful railways.

  • @johnwestwood2754
    @johnwestwood27543 жыл бұрын

    A beautifully crafted video. Thank you, Don. Reminder of our own ride many years ago. Apparently the Padarn Railway to Port Dinorwic was laid to a guage of 3feet when it was first built.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was it three or four foot? There are remnants of it at Cei Llydan.

  • @christopherfairs9095
    @christopherfairs90953 жыл бұрын

    A splendid, informative video; thank you. Lake Padarn appears much larger than the 240 acres quoted in the text (and in Wikipedia).

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It does I agree but that’s what the brochure quotes.

  • @JakeBSteam
    @JakeBSteam3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Don. Regards Jake.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    All the best Jake.

  • @bennwhite4052
    @bennwhite40523 жыл бұрын

    Quite a contrast to 125 MPH on the ECML, but equally as interesting and both video and captions to the usual high standard. Thanks Don.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Benn, thanks as always for watching.

  • @SuperPyroman1
    @SuperPyroman13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that. Brings back some memories although I don’t remember the Llanberis station being there last time I visited.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    The station at Llanberis was part of the extension built in 2003 so it depends when you were there.

  • @TheDroppy68
    @TheDroppy683 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you are still around and kicking mate, I was getting a tad worried for you. It's sad to see the rust build-up on the rail surfaces, it's mute testament to the hardships being endured by all preservation rail endeavours during this unprecedented time.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope all is well with you Insurgent. You know that railway was in constant use all day and as you can see it was dry so all I can think it it’s an effect of the flat rail head spreading the weight.

  • @grahamheywood9231
    @grahamheywood92313 жыл бұрын

    Loved it, loads of interesting information.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Graham.

  • @davidtrue8257
    @davidtrue82573 жыл бұрын

    fantastic ride i reconmmend it ,it brings back lots of memories

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It certainly was pleasant David.

  • @johndavidson7638
    @johndavidson76383 жыл бұрын

    Great film, really enjoyed the ride. The railway has changed alot since I was there some 20 or 30 yrs ago. On a par with the Bala lake railway, although that should be expanding in to the centre of Bala soon. Another film perhaps. Well done. 😊👍

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    You never know John. Thanks for watching.

  • @adammullarkey4996
    @adammullarkey49962 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see you cover other heritage railways. My grandparents and I used to visit the Midland Railway every year.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are plans to get the Worth Valley and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway but covid is playing havoc with that. Sit tight.

  • @philclarke3203
    @philclarke32033 жыл бұрын

    Great to watch Don. Lovely ride on this 2 years ago, after arriving here for Snowdon summit trip ,but told it was too windy up top!

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was only open to the half way point when I was there and in the very short period I was there it was booked up. The Lakeside Railway were also booked up but went to extraordinary lengths to get me onboard.

  • @dilwyn1
    @dilwyn13 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and informative video Don, great viewing ... How about a series on all the Welsh narrow gauge lines??

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well I’m up for it if they are. Some of my driver colleagues work on the Welsh Mountain Railway and reckon they can get me on so that’s one! The reaction to this has been positive so we’ll see. All the best.

  • @petersellers3806
    @petersellers38062 жыл бұрын

    My favourite the class 68 nice video

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a really nice little video I think but what surprises me is it doesn’t get many views.

  • @jayzo
    @jayzo3 жыл бұрын

    Love kayaking on Llyn Padarn, shame we've not been able to go as much with Covid happening.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    They were having a great time and the weather was perfect. No wonder you miss it.

  • @petrolhead9027
    @petrolhead90273 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Don

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ph and all the best.

  • @atlanticcoastexpress
    @atlanticcoastexpress3 жыл бұрын

    Another superb presentation Don.....many thanks! I’ve driven by this railway but have never visited it....I now plan a trip as soon as I can. Is the delightful dog yours? I have a suspicion she is! I didn’t know about the underground power cables and it reminded me of the cables that cross under Southampton Water from Warsash to the now closed Fawley/Calshot power station, built in the mid 1960s (the grid switching station is still operational) and soon to be demolished. Before the tunnel was actually opened and in use my late father who was in charge of the main civil engineering projects on the site took me to see the tunnel and the troughs that carried (and still carry) the 275kV (I think) super grid three phase routes under the water. I seem to remember these cables were insulated and cooled by oil, the heat being exchanged to the cooling water in special heat exchangers at either end of the several miles long tunnel. Perhaps the same techniques are used for the buried cables on this delightful route? I know of another railway (unfortunately closed) ....the original Castleman’s Corkscrew main line from Southampton to Dorchester....near where I lived between Ashley and West Moors in Dorset where a very large main fresh water pipe uses the old route, with an extremely popular footpath above it. Thanks for your presentation...a bit different, with no AWS pings and driver alerted sounds being heard. Very restful indeed, more please Sir! Regards, from Rob in Bournemouth.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rob. The little dog wasn’t mine, she was in the next compartment and kept sneaking under the seats to say hello. The rest of the time she had her out out of the window so I just thought she should be included. Fascinating info about Farley. I did visit years ago and remember a level crossing (I think).

  • @delurkor
    @delurkor3 жыл бұрын

    Wondering if the railway's motto is "Better slate than never." I show myself out.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, you’re fine Ted, we come up with much dafter than that!!!

  • @williamparker3765
    @williamparker37653 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Don for another good video, at any time in the future are you going to feature the other narrow gauge lines, Welsh Highland and the Ffestiniog, I have travelled on those two but not this one, so this was very interesting.

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, some of my driver colleagues are volunteers on those lines but our plans to film this year were confounded by coronavirus. We’ll have to see how things pan out.

  • @MattyEngland
    @MattyEngland3 жыл бұрын

    After watching the middle section intently for 5 mins or so, I looked at my coffee table only to find it was moving away from me at quite some speed. 👍

  • @doncoffey5820

    @doncoffey5820

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s ground rush. It happens a lot until you get used to it 😉