Lovely clear video G. Excellent quality. Looking forward to travelling on Transport for Wales tomorrow to Barmouth. Never had a bad journey with them. Xx
Bucknall is the same, southbound services are request stop and northbound services are not, due to the level crossing next door to the station, Great Vlog G and the the route that this station is a awesome route and enjoyable.
Many of the Heart of Wales line stations are request stops only in one direction and not in the other due to the presence of level crossings; where the level crossing is before the station, the train triggers a mechanism to close the level crossing barriers. In the other direction, the mechanism to close the barriers is on the platform itself, thus the need to stop to trigger this mechanism
This video was such a nice surprise as it's the exact journey I'll be taking towards the end of the month, except a much shorter Heart of Wales section as I get off only after a few stations ^.^ It's a journey I take a lot to visit family so I'm all too familiar with the Shrewsbury change over and the occasional dash to platform 3. I love seeing you experience it and your appreciation of the Heart of Wales line!
I have travelled hundreds of thousands of miles by road as driver and passenger but I still get way more excited by a train journey. On a heritage rail line I just dissolve with delight.
Brilliant video G, I've noticed the prices of the meal deals at Sainsbury's have gone up. Lol Shoesbury, I find it's weird how you've got to go out of the barriers to reach one of the platforms there. I've never been to this location before, it does look nice, shame about the rain though.
Ammanford station def looks like a lovely station & the area looks like a lovely area to visit & the park looks amazing & Wales is a lovely Country brilliant vlog
Shewsbury: A typical prununciation fault, hillarious! Just for the record: If you would take a trip in the Netherlands, I should be able to help you out as I'm native dutch and I'm quite familiar with the Dutch railway network.
Another great video G! Hearing "Croeso ar dren trafnidiaeth Cymru" (is that it?) and knowing that Wales will shortly be arriving out the window is always just a bit of a thrill. I was thinking those 153s were normally run as singles, but apparently they've started coupling them in doubles now as part of "Active Transport"? The 153s were derived from 2-coach 155s that were split into singles near the start of their service. And now, most likely nearing the last few years of their service, the 153s are being recoupled with their siblings again 🚋🚋
Love the check back to the sign while you’re singing to see the Welsh name for the station! And you have the best umbrella. If I had one, I’d be going everywhere with it! ❓☂️🤩
Lovely green park. Must be all that Welsh rain. Usual inspiring & spirit-lifting video, thanks ! You could have been insulting most of us with all those Welsh words
Great to see these places that you don't even know exist! The generator did you a solid there, super interesting spot off the beaten track ! Super video again!
Really nice videos some of which the stations you have visited are familiar keep up the good work. I just wanted to as I have always used a paper ticket which are best paper or Mobile ?
lovely video G one of the stations ive ticked off ..i have only 1 left to dao sadly thel evel of service is being reduced i think form the December timetable or it maybe before then..i can see them shutting the line if im honest in the future ..
@@GLovesTrains Its a Request stop Llangynllo..i have a plan to get off there then walk to Llanbister road..(which ive already done) and get the return train that has come up from Swansea back into Shrewsbury
I really need to visit Wales one day - every time you've been there, it looks like it has such pretty scenery. No tea and biccies at Shrewsbury? Scandalous! 😂
If memory serves me right some of those request stops have a level crossing that require the use of a plunger on the platform hence they may as well officially stop.
Really like this part of your channel (when you go to random stations) What has been your longest journey doing the random station thing -- keep up the great work 🚞
Good morning G another great vlog keep up the good work. Been through Shrewsbury train station many times and always confused that you have to exit the station and re-enter to get to different platforms? The park looks great for a walk 😊
I noticed that your first train went to Carmarthen (just a hop and a skip from Ammanford) and wondered how long the journey would've taken if you'd stayed on it and changed at Swansea? btw I love the Welsh language but your song did sound like it was the English version but backwards :)
Dolau is the same as Ammanford, northbound its a regular stop yet southbound its a request stop. Potentially an unpopular opinion... I thought the Cambrian Coast line was more scenic than the Heart of Wales line. Great video though.
Awesome video G! just one thing before this comment ends, I just want to ask if you would ever want to go back to Grange-over-Sands for this is where is reside and I would like you to do another review of the seaside town
6:20, 7:10 You Have Been Riding On A Leyland Sprinter A Driving Push-Pull Motor (Classed: “153”) Push-Pull Motors Driving Push-Pull Motor Cabless Push-Pull Motor (7:10 Cabs) A MotorCoach (3:54 Cabs Both Ends) Anglo-Celtic Sprinter Trains British Railway Sprinter (Holgate) Driving & Cabless Motors (Classed: 150, 154 If Converted) Driving & Cabless Trailers (Classed: 317/2, /4 Or /6 & 318, Live Rail: 455/7 Or 9) British Railway Sprinter (Derby) Intercity Version (Classed: 158, Reclass: 159) Mothercity Version Metropolitan Cammell Sprinter E&CR’s Model (Classed: “151”) British Railway’s Model (Classed: “156”) Sprinters Of Brands Leyland Sprinter (Classed: “155”) HTPL Sprinter (Classed: “157”)
I didnt know sainsburys prices had gone up 😭 Its odd to think I used to go on the 153s back in london midland days from Coventry arena to Coventry before they were replaced That wasnt a path that was a big puddle I think that what makes random stations fun, it takes you to places you wouldn't normally of considered
Yeah g'day, Tua amser mae G yn dychwelyd i Gymru. It's good to see you back in Wales riding TFW with the best livery in the UK other than GWR. mae angen i ni ddychwelyd i Gymru neu'r Alban yn amlach dyma lle rydych chi'n perthyn
Do you know what boils my piss? “Welcome on board..,.”. I was a conductor for the best part of 15 years (less for murder etc) and, at training, we were told, very explicitly, never EVER to use on board because it doesn’t make any grammatical sense.
£3.75 for a meal deal... Trying times, G... Question, how far north into Scotland have you gone on the rails? Enjoyable popping along with you, as always! 😊😊
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the welsh knickers lol, you are bonkers. but never change x
Haha cheers!
Loving this random station series.
Thanks!
Walk the Heart of Wales line… totally recommend it
Had flashbacks at shrewsbury 😂
The stress is on the Am, it’s usually more like AM-un-fud, not that I’ve been there but I am originally from South (East) Wales.
Correct
Great scenery , flowing water and the knicker song in Welsh. My day is complete. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Lovely clear video G. Excellent quality. Looking forward to travelling on Transport for Wales tomorrow to Barmouth. Never had a bad journey with them. Xx
Enjoy Barmouth! Tfw are lovely 😊
@@GLovesTrains Brummie Barmouth huh
Wow that's a miracle 😊use tfw regularly here in south Wales and usually late or cancelled one was on time last week !!!
Usual great vlog G. I've travelled that line a couple of times and it's a very scenic ride.
Thanks 😊
Bucknall is the same, southbound services are request stop and northbound services are not, due to the level crossing next door to the station, Great Vlog G and the the route that this station is a awesome route and enjoyable.
Ah interesting, thanks Cyber 😀
Many of the Heart of Wales line stations are request stops only in one direction and not in the other due to the presence of level crossings; where the level crossing is before the station, the train triggers a mechanism to close the level crossing barriers. In the other direction, the mechanism to close the barriers is on the platform itself, thus the need to stop to trigger this mechanism
Always enjoy these random station videos.
Does make me smile slightly to think that 2x153 is basically a 155! 😂
Haha ye true
Fantastic random station as ever brilliant journey along a beautiful line every week you come up with a fantastic blog G smashing stuff thank u 👍🤗
Thanks 😀
This video was such a nice surprise as it's the exact journey I'll be taking towards the end of the month, except a much shorter Heart of Wales section as I get off only after a few stations ^.^ It's a journey I take a lot to visit family so I'm all too familiar with the Shrewsbury change over and the occasional dash to platform 3. I love seeing you experience it and your appreciation of the Heart of Wales line!
Thanks! Enjoy your ride 😀
Another really enjoyable vlog, thanks G.
Thanks!
hi G welcome back - M&S did not get back when I asked them if they could sponsor you and the channel
Lol!
I adore how you learnt your knicker song in Welsh for when you visit Welsh stations 🥹
Thanks haha!
😂😂😂
Yay! The Welsh knickers song returns for one day only :)
Haha! 😂
I have travelled hundreds of thousands of miles by road as driver and passenger but I still get way more excited by a train journey. On a heritage rail line I just dissolve with delight.
I agree! There's just something about a train journey that no other mode of transport can match.
Brilliant video G, I've noticed the prices of the meal deals at Sainsbury's have gone up. Lol Shoesbury, I find it's weird how you've got to go out of the barriers to reach one of the platforms there. I've never been to this location before, it does look nice, shame about the rain though.
Shoesbury did make me giggle 😂 thanks Reuben!
Inflation is a bummer
Great vlog, G!
Never been on this line but will be sure to try it out one day!
Thanks Reece!
Great vlog G, Ammanford looks like a stunning town. I’ve still not been on the Heart of Wales line.
Thanks Sam 😊
Hi G .loveing these stations video thanku x
Thanks!
Welcome to my adopted home town of 7 years.. Also did you know that technically Ammanford has 2 railway stations. Love the video's btw
Thanks 😀
Nah, for meal deals, got to be the Co-Op or Poundland because their meal deals, they just slap harder
Naaa lil sainsburys!
Thanks for the video G, been to this neck of the woods a few times. Knickers on your head in Welsh uplifting!!😎🚃🚃🇬🇧💚
Thanks!!
Very nice vlog G nice to see another random station vlog this line has some great views but i think it suffers a lot from flooding
Thanks, aw thats a shame!
You brighten the day with your vlogs and put a smile on people's face very enjoyable well done ✅👍✅👍
Thanks 😊
Great video G, you can't beat a good park unless it's a riverside walk. 😉👍.
Water walks are great!
Great random station and nice scenery. Lovely.
Thanks!
Ammanford station def looks like a lovely station & the area looks like a lovely area to visit & the park looks amazing & Wales is a lovely Country brilliant vlog
Thanks Michael 😀
Thank you for sharing G. Looks like you had fun. Will you be doing your Exploring (insert area here) series again?
2:05 - isn't that the radio telescope that Tom Baker fell off?
Guess what G, I have be to Ammanford to see a class 158 . Great video G🙂
Thanks 😊
Shewsbury: A typical prununciation fault, hillarious! Just for the record: If you would take a trip in the Netherlands, I should be able to help you out as I'm native dutch and I'm quite familiar with the Dutch railway network.
Another great video G! Hearing "Croeso ar dren trafnidiaeth Cymru" (is that it?) and knowing that Wales will shortly be arriving out the window is always just a bit of a thrill. I was thinking those 153s were normally run as singles, but apparently they've started coupling them in doubles now as part of "Active Transport"? The 153s were derived from 2-coach 155s that were split into singles near the start of their service. And now, most likely nearing the last few years of their service, the 153s are being recoupled with their siblings again 🚋🚋
Such a thrill! 😀
Love the check back to the sign while you’re singing to see the Welsh name for the station!
And you have the best umbrella. If I had one, I’d be going everywhere with it! ❓☂️🤩
Haha cheers!
Great vlog G, u have now inspired me to visit a random station alphabetically to so thank u so much
Lovely green park. Must be all that Welsh rain. Usual inspiring & spirit-lifting video, thanks ! You could have been insulting most of us with all those Welsh words
Thanks! And I'd never insult 😂
@@GLovesTrains Of course ! I was only joking, naturally, I should have added an emoji
Great to see these places that you don't even know exist! The generator did you a solid there, super interesting spot off the beaten track ! Super video again!
Thanks very much!
Really nice videos some of which the stations you have visited are familiar keep up the good work. I just wanted to as I have always used a paper ticket which are best paper or Mobile ?
Benefits to both, I do like paper to collect tho
lovely video G one of the stations ive ticked off ..i have only 1 left to dao sadly thel evel of service is being reduced i think form the December timetable or it maybe before then..i can see them shutting the line if im honest in the future ..
Which 1 is left to do?
@@GLovesTrains Its a Request stop Llangynllo..i have a plan to get off there then walk to Llanbister road..(which ive already done) and get the return train that has come up from Swansea back into Shrewsbury
Nice one lovely part of wales that is thanks for the video
You always raise………..😂….. a smile. So welcome in this depressing world. xx. 🚂🚴♂️👣🇺🇦
I really need to visit Wales one day - every time you've been there, it looks like it has such pretty scenery. No tea and biccies at Shrewsbury? Scandalous! 😂
Haha I know right!
If memory serves me right some of those request stops have a level crossing that require the use of a plunger on the platform hence they may as well officially stop.
Nice video G. Did you have time to get something to eat when you were in Wales?
Just about 😂
What a lovely little town. I've been to that part of the world a few times - never by train though, it's just so much easier to drive there.
Maybe is, was a good bit delayed getting home 😂
Yes, it is that time of year where you now need to take your brolly ☂ 👍
Already?!? 😂
Really like this part of your channel (when you go to random stations) What has been your longest journey doing the random station thing -- keep up the great work 🚞
Hmm it may have been this one.. time wise anyway 😂
Wooo Shrewsbury 🙂
Cracking ride out.. with parks and flowing and falling water💧 .. cheers 😊
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing G!
Thanks!
3:10 now I'm waiting for Nick Badley to do a point-to-point from Shoebury to Shoeburyness
Great vlog G, BTW, when are you coming to America?
I could just see her doing the knicker song in the middle of Penn Station in NY haha
😍 thank you!
Good morning G another great vlog keep up the good work. Been through Shrewsbury train station many times and always confused that you have to exit the station and re-enter to get to different platforms? The park looks great for a walk 😊
Haha ye I was confused about it the first time as well! Thanks 😀
The carriages on the first train were VTEC/LNER 225 carriages.
I do like the Welsh Knickers chant 😂🤣
One roundabout,off Iscennen Road, and two sets of traffic lights (one set being a pelican crossing) in Ammanford
G is so beautiful. She is unreal. ❤
G. You and Lucy are my favorite people in the whole world..... SQUISHY BOOBIES.
SQUISHY BOOBIES!
What kind of camera / device do you use for your videos may I ask? Do you use any editing software to put them together?
It begins with aaaaaaaa DUNCAN!!! 😅
I noticed that your first train went to Carmarthen (just a hop and a skip from Ammanford) and wondered how long the journey would've taken if you'd stayed on it and changed at Swansea?
btw I love the Welsh language but your song did sound like it was the English version but backwards :)
Hmm I wonder 🤔 i was on specific tickets tho so wasn't an option 😂
Dolau is the same as Ammanford, northbound its a regular stop yet southbound its a request stop.
Potentially an unpopular opinion... I thought the Cambrian Coast line was more scenic than the Heart of Wales line. Great video though.
Cambrian Coast is beautiful! I love any Welsh line tbh 😂
@@GLovesTrains I loved the Conwy Valley line when I rode it (way before I was doing my own videos...)
Thank the Lord it didn’t randomly pick Ardwick. That would have been a very short video
Brilliant singing 😂
Awesome video G! just one thing before this comment ends, I just want to ask if you would ever want to go back to Grange-over-Sands for this is where is reside and I would like you to do another review of the seaside town
Ye I would, think I can still smell Grange over sands! 😂
@@GLovesTrains that was probably me
Great video G! Do the 153s not have plugs on the table seats? I thought most did!
Yes I realised later on, the second unit didn't 😂
@@GLovesTrains Ah!! The second one must have been one of the ones TFW didn't convert for disabled passengers, hence why it was attatched to yours!
6:20, 7:10 You Have Been Riding On A Leyland Sprinter
A Driving Push-Pull Motor (Classed: “153”)
Push-Pull Motors
Driving Push-Pull Motor
Cabless Push-Pull Motor (7:10 Cabs)
A MotorCoach (3:54 Cabs Both Ends)
Anglo-Celtic Sprinter Trains
British Railway Sprinter (Holgate)
Driving & Cabless Motors (Classed: 150, 154 If Converted)
Driving & Cabless Trailers (Classed: 317/2, /4 Or /6 & 318, Live Rail: 455/7 Or 9)
British Railway Sprinter (Derby)
Intercity Version (Classed: 158, Reclass: 159)
Mothercity Version
Metropolitan Cammell Sprinter
E&CR’s Model (Classed: “151”)
British Railway’s Model (Classed: “156”)
Sprinters Of Brands
Leyland Sprinter (Classed: “155”)
HTPL Sprinter (Classed: “157”)
loveiy vlog as usual g love the new welsh anthem lol
Lol!
Excuse a Swede but you are from Wales originally, right? Think I mentioned before that I spent 3 weeks in Swansea in my teens studying English 😊
I didnt know sainsburys prices had gone up 😭
Its odd to think I used to go on the 153s back in london midland days from Coventry arena to Coventry before they were replaced
That wasnt a path that was a big puddle
I think that what makes random stations fun, it takes you to places you wouldn't normally of considered
Nice one! I think I've only ridden 153s with tfw 😂
Looking forward to when you get W and it selects Wick LOL
Lol!
I'll answer before I watch...... Aylesbury 🤣
Good guess! 😂
I like a thing a mob thing! ❤
Haha same!
Yeah g'day,
Tua amser mae G yn dychwelyd i Gymru.
It's good to see you back in Wales riding TFW with the best livery in the UK other than GWR.
mae angen i ni ddychwelyd i Gymru neu'r Alban yn amlach dyma lle rydych chi'n perthyn
Love Wales!
The ending!! XD
😂😂
I likey the colours on your teeshirt, my kinda style, but I can't make out what it says, pls help thx x
Aston
Atherton station be very close to you
Another fantastic random station vlog G with fantastic scenery and flowing water how is the Squishy Boobies T Shirt Selling btw
Do you know what boils my piss? “Welcome on board..,.”. I was a conductor for the best part of 15 years (less for murder etc) and, at training, we were told, very explicitly, never EVER to use on board because it doesn’t make any grammatical sense.
Trains Station 🚉
Well done Harry 😁
Who would’ve guessed?!
My dumbass said Aslockby (It's a station in a train game)
Haha!
It's not manford
£3.75 for a meal deal...
Trying times, G...
Question, how far north into Scotland have you gone on the rails?
Enjoyable popping along with you, as always! 😊😊
Inverness, I want to go retry my Scottish Highland trip at some point tho 😂
@@GLovesTrains all the way to the top - far north line 😍
@@IronHorseRailwaysWant to do that line myself one day.
I forgot your camera does face tracking, thought you brought Lucy along somehow 😂
Ye lol 😂
It was ALlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllan
Omg 2 transport for Wales trains that haven't been cancelled miracles do happen ??🏴🚆!!!!!
Great video G, Shame about the Sainsbury’s meal deal
‘Knickers’ ar eich pen a bŵbiau scwisi ftw