The Cambrian, 2009-Aug-25, part 2 - return, Steam Traction

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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:
www.youtube.co... .
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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.
www.westcoastra... .
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Part 2:
This part is for steam enthusiasts -- hear plenty of hiss and bark, see action from BR standard class 4MT (power rating 4, mixed traffic), 2-6-0, No. 76079, on the initial part of the return journey (running tender first), slipping while pulling the train out of Porthmadog station, with cylinder drain cocks open and a deafening hiss, at the same time passing the terminus of the narrow-gauge Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (WHHR connects with the WHR, Welsh Highland Railway); then climbing up to Minffordd station; then slipping on the incline while pulling out of Minffordd (note the rhythmic hiss of steam leaking from a cylinder gland), reaching the summit and coasting down to the bridge crossing at Penrhyndeudraeth; finally, see the race to Harlech and along the coast for a few miles thereafter.
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[@pawlo1957]

Splendid views and only led this steam engine this train today a great thing for these which they never tested this, I be able to with this go personally and every engine !
Greeting Paweł

[@globalaffair]

Greetings to you! Glad you enjoyed the trip behind the "pocket rocket".

[@globalaffair]

Greetings, and enjoy the trip!

[@globalaffair]

@60103Henry . Soon be time to go again!