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Most people coming to the railway arrive by car. It is no hardship to drive or even walk into Bala to support the shops. To be fair, if I was in the area, I wouldn't even bother with the railway. It isn't even of historical merit as this toy railway was built on a former standard gauge railway. I would much rather see the Llangollen railway extended.

Its great watching this after the application was finally agreed to, best of luck to Bala and its little railway <3

Well done all concerned with the Bala.lake railway.

I have seen ur loco Alice in person

Love to see George B and Winified working together! And to see the drivers waving at the passengers, my daughter Harmony is 2 1/2 and see is obsessed with waving at trains, train drivers and fire engines, can't wait to come with her so she can be a passenger too. Really enjoyed seeing these Shorts today. Thank you for posting them.

Thank you for posting this video. Absolutely brilliant to see George B going in the rain only recently! I've subscribed to your YT channel now, can't wait to follow here.

Wonderful loco. Pity she doesn’t get to haul regular passenger services. Also, it’s amazing what they can train dogs to do these days! 😂

Nice

I always enjoy your videos👍

I've never seen her run. This is a pleasure to see.

You will get there!

brilliant video

If the planning application for the railway to run into Bala had been submitted when the railway first opened 50 years ago it would have sailed through but waiting until the industrial park was built over the trackbed along with other development it was always doubtful if it could be done. Bala junction never had road access access to the town was always by railway which ran through to Ffestiniog. My brother and I travelled this line many times up until it’s closure.even then a push pull single carriage train ran from the junction to Bala town station until the final closure of the Barmouth Wrexham line in 1965.

Why is the sewage going into the river anyway? That’s the problem that needs sorting

I SUPPORT THE RAILWAY!! And due to the Pandemic of Covid 19 that totally wrecked the global economy, the railway is an Excellent Investment in Infrastructure for local construction workers! GO FOR IT!!!!! FULL STEAM AHEAD!!!!! Ding the torpedoes!!!!!(LOL ). Also, we are planning another new excursion train for Green Bay Wisconsin U.S.A., that runs on a real abandoned roadbed, but instead of the current tiny circular track at the NRRM, running in a circle like a dog or cat chasing its own tail yet never getting anyplace, ha ha 😂!!!!! JULY 4th, 1776 to 2023A.D.!! ALL ABOARD,!! HIGHBALL,!!-! CLEAR THE TRACKS!!!!!😃🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃_____NEW EXPRESS COMING THROUGH!!!!!

Brilliant pragmatism from NRW. They can see the benefits like everyone else. Whenever we've been to the railway, we have only visited the town for the coop. If this changed then a visit to bala would be on everyone's itinerary. All the best, wonderful railway, people and place 🙌

I wish you success and hope all goes well it makes real sense for Bala, the locals and the visitors like myself.

I don't understand the argument that attracting more visitors would be a problem

You will get there soon I am sure. It makes so much sense. My family rode your summer BBQ last year. Amazing!

Must’ve been absolutely gut wrenching for all those involved when the application was rejected, so much work gone into it and you have to start again. I hope the authorities will see sense this time and give the project the go ahead, good luck!

Or of course, the powers that be could force the water companies to fix and upgrade their sewerage systems to 21 century standards. Then the local people could see the benefits of a better tourist offering as more people are able to enjoy the national park. Just a thought!

What utter crap, this is total overeach by the National Park

It can only be good for the town , nobody wants to polute the waters, surely we have to move with the times and more services need to put in place to treat the sewage, to say restrict visitors because we already have polluted the waters is outrageous. !

Great update- very well done. I hope the powers that be see sense next time round. All the very best, and I'll be making a donation to the cause.

Keep grinding away at it, Julian - reember the squeakiest wheel get the most grease!!!

Well done Julian - keep up the good work. Just bunged you a pony.

i to fully support extension to this railway the best thing for bala ECONEMY

I think this needs to go to the government as they can over rule the National Park!

Many years of allowing pollution is NO reason to prohibit the railway extension...I see Wales complaining about lack of investment.....this is a chance for extra income....

Bureaucrats doing what bureaucrats love to do.

Is there a tail wagging the dog?

100% behind this and as a frequent visitor I can only see the benefits. The national park are being very short sighted and they knew the plans years ago. Bala should get its railway it will only be a benefit to the area. I don't remember the WHR getting any knock backs and that virtually runs through the centre of the national park.

Nearly all the railroads in my neighborhood are standard gauge, yet I find it fascinating how narrow a gauge will support a practical railway. 1 ft. 11-5/8 in. gauge is amazingly workable.

Visited the railway last week and rode it from Llanuwchllyn to Bala and back, went for a lovely walk with the family to get a drink and an ice cream sat by the lake. What a great day it was, and what a beautiful little railway it is, can’t wait for the extension to be finished, we will certainly be back again.

I fully support the extension of the railway. It will be a great attraction for the town of Bala and its shops and people. I'll be making a donation. Very best wishes. Bob Shell.

I sincerely hope this wonderful railway gets the extension finished, much deserved and would be a huge benefit to both railway and town.

Oooooo look a train, who the fuck cares😂😂😂😂😂😂

great view of railway museum.😄

Please keep it up! You could easily get more people watching with "promo sm"!!

Merry Christmas to Everyone at Bala Lake Railway. See you in 2023.

To the videographer: I love your videos, but the audio needs improvement. I would suggest getting a so called “dead cat”, to protect your microphone from the wind. If you are recording with a mobile phone, check out the VideoMic by Rode. A low price microphone that you press into the lighting or USB port of your phone. I am using this for two years now with great results. Contact me if you need more info.

This is very beautiful locomotive 🚂,👍✅ like and sub ok,✅🎁👌 good job best choice

2:00 I can see myself, I'm the man in the blue jacket recording Maid Marion & Minas De Aller No.2 buffering up to the train. I had a wonderful week's holiday at your railway, especially for the 50th Anniversary Steam Gala.

is this footage about the restoration work done on the engine all those years ago? or is it the engine being overhauled at the quarry?

Hey love the way you load the coal on to the steam engine.

Might have to pick up this dvd, would be great to see some of Bala's history, my late grandfather volunteered there.

Gotta love a little Alice class loco in action!

great way to start the weekend, super opening speech, fabulous railway.