I absolutely love Fairbourne. I first went there on a school, geography field trip in 1975 and we stayed at the hostel in Fairbourne that is now an RAF training centre. I have since been back on 3/4 occasions when I have felt the need to "clear my head". Out of season it is very peaceful just watching the tides and the trains on the bridge across the estuary. In summer whilst parked at the end of the peninsula near to the steam railway terminal, you could almost hear conversations between the tourists cross the river in Barmouth half a mile away that were carried on the wind. Magical.
I love Fairbourne. We camped there for a good 7 years solid every summer. Friendly beautiful place and Barmouth just across the estuary. Fabulous place. The other lines you saw at the Café station were 5" and 71/4" gauge for Model Engineering/Exhibition trains.
I believe why they don't use the loop anymore is because it frequently gets covered over with sand and I think they spent most of the time trying to clear it
😂 I can't believe you even found some narrow gauge concrete sleepers! Great video seems odd they did away with the loop. Am I right in thinking that railway was 15in gauge then converted to 12½in gauge? Hence why there was bit of dual gauge
I think you're right about the 15inch gauge. Someone told me if it's below 15, then it's minature instead of narrow gauge. Not sure if that's right? I believe the loop was taken out as it caused the carriages to be on the wrong side for the doors.
@@WobblyRunner I think that's right, there have been 15in narrow gauge in the past Always find it odd that some railways have doors on one side only. That DMU on the Ravenglass line one went on its side and was difficult to get passengers out as was sitting on its doors
I absolutely love Fairbourne. I first went there on a school, geography field trip in 1975 and we stayed at the hostel in Fairbourne that is now an RAF training centre. I have since been back on 3/4 occasions when I have felt the need to "clear my head". Out of season it is very peaceful just watching the tides and the trains on the bridge across the estuary. In summer whilst parked at the end of the peninsula near to the steam railway terminal, you could almost hear conversations between the tourists cross the river in Barmouth half a mile away that were carried on the wind. Magical.
A nice informative visit to the museum and the beach defenses. Hope you enjoyed it. I enjoyed watching it! Cheers Paul! ❤😊
Cheers Martin 👍
Great video remember seeing this railway last time we were in Barmouth get better soon 👍
Cheers Andrew. 👍
I love Fairbourne. We camped there for a good 7 years solid every summer. Friendly beautiful place and Barmouth just across the estuary. Fabulous place. The other lines you saw at the Café station were 5" and 71/4" gauge for Model Engineering/Exhibition trains.
I believe why they don't use the loop anymore is because it frequently gets covered over with sand and I think they spent most of the time trying to clear it
👍 cheers Gareth.
No problem mate btw enjoying the channel
@@garethparkin9498 excellent 👌. Glad your enjoying it
Correct its easier just to run round.
😂 I can't believe you even found some narrow gauge concrete sleepers! Great video seems odd they did away with the loop. Am I right in thinking that railway was 15in gauge then converted to 12½in gauge? Hence why there was bit of dual gauge
I think you're right about the 15inch gauge. Someone told me if it's below 15, then it's minature instead of narrow gauge. Not sure if that's right?
I believe the loop was taken out as it caused the carriages to be on the wrong side for the doors.
@@WobblyRunner
I think that's right, there have been 15in narrow gauge in the past
Always find it odd that some railways have doors on one side only. That DMU on the Ravenglass line one went on its side and was difficult to get passengers out as was sitting on its doors
@@maestromanification 😧 I did wonder what they would do in case of an accident