Harlech Cliffs Llanfair Beach Gwynedd Cambrian Coast Railway Wales UK
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Llanfair Beach Harlech Cliffs Gwynedd Wales UK Cambrian Coast Railway
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FIRST CLASS SAFETY - Be safe on our railways.
2012 ACORP NATIONAL AWARD WINNING FILM!
Produced by the Cambrian Railways Partnership with the technical expertise of AMP Productions of Aberystwyth, First Class Safety is a guide for young people aged 10-14 years old on how to be safe, and how to behave on or near trains, stations and level crossings.
The Cambrian Railway Lines carry pupils to schools as well as passengers, and this film was made to give those pupils and their schools a much needed resource to advise pupils on how to use the rail network.
The Cambrian Railways Partnership acknowledges the support of the following organisations in making this possible:
The Mid Wales Transport Consortium (TraCC)
Network Rail
Cyngor Gwynedd Council (Education)
Arriva Trains Wales
British Transport Police
Also, pupils from Ysgol Ardudwy (Harlech) High School and Ysgol Tywyn High School who starred in the film.
Remember - always stand well behind the yellow line, and keep your feet off the seats!
Welsh Coastal Railway Harlech to Aberdovey
Third of 3 videos. Apologies once more for Arriva's dirty windows.
Places to see in ( Harlech - UK )
Places to see in ( Harlech - UK )
Harlech is a town and seaside resort in Gwynedd, within the historic boundaries of Merionethshire in northwest Wales. Lying on Tremadog Bay and within the Snowdonia National Park. Harlech is in the unitary authority of Gwynedd which was formed in 1996. From 1974 to 1996 it was in the Meirionydd District of the 1974 County of Gwynedd, and before 1974 it was in the historic county of Merionethshire.
Harlech is best known for the landmark Harlech Castle, begun in 1283 by Edward I of England, captured by Owain Glyndŵr, and later the stronghold of Henry Tudor. The castle was built next to the sea, but geological processes have changed the shape of the coastline, and the castle now lies on a cliff face, about half a mile (800 m) inland. The town of Harlech has since developed, with housing estates on the flat low town area and hillside properties in the high town around the shopping street, church, and castle. The two areas are linked by a steep and winding road called Twtil.
Harlech railway station is served by the Cambrian Coast Line. It also contains Ffordd Pen Llech, a street which descends the rock spur to the north of the castle, and has the steepest signed gradient on a public road in the United Kingdom. Theatr Harlech (formerly Theatr Ardudwy) is located on the Coleg Harlech campus and stages a varied selection of plays, music, and films throughout the year.
Other attractions in Harlech include its beach backed with sand dunes and the famous Royal Saint David's Golf Club, which hosted its fifth British Ladies Amateur in 2009. The Rhinogydd (or Rhinogs) range of mountains rises to the east. As late as the 19th century some texts referred to Harddlech and Harddlech Castle.
( Harlech - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Harlech . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Harlech - UK
Join us for more :
Welsh Coastal Railway Harlech to Minffordd
The Porthmadog-Ffestiniog Steam Train Passes Overhead at 3:23 PM
England & Wales (1997) pt 3, Aberystwyth, Harlech Castle
Aberystwyth, a charming resort town on the coast of Wales. Brief side trip to the Cambrian mountains. (3:18) Cable-railway ride up Constitution Hill for more views of Aberystwyth. (7:19) Train north to Porthmadog. (8:31) Harlech Castle. (To be continued.)
[Wikipedia] Harlech railway station
Harlech railway station is located at a level crossing on the A496 in the centre of the town of Harlech in Gwynedd, North Wales. The waiting shelters were installed to cater for the high numbers of schoolchildren commuting to and from neighbouring schools. The station is on the Cambrian Coast Railway with passenger services to Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Barmouth, Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. Until the 1960s there was a summer service between London Paddington and Pwllheli, via Birmingham Snow Hill, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth.
Pwllheli Train Station
Train Service From Birmingham International To Pwllheli Calling At Pwllheli
Cambrian Heritage Railways... a early morning trip
A trip from School crossing to the working area
158s on the Cambrian Coast in Summer 2006
158s on the Cambrian Coast Railways during the summer of 2006. The locations featured are: Barmouth, Dovey Junction, Aberystywth, Machnylleth and Fairbourne.
ATW 158841 departing Harlech, CCL, 27/10/16
158841 departing Harlech on the Cambrian Coast Line, with a service bound for Pwllheli. Also seen here is a 158 for Birmingham International. Their was also nice tone heard towards the start of the video. ☺
44871 - The Cambrian Railtour August 2010
44871 on The Cambrian Railtour in August 2010 taken at Penrhyndeudraeth , Minfford and Harlech. Somehow this video never got uploaded to youtube.
Cambrian Coast Express Sunday 24 MAY 1987
The first steam hauled Cambrian Coast Express of 1987 featured a Hertfordshire Railtours trip to Barmouth and back brought into Machynlleth by a brace of Class 37's.
The Cambrian, 2009-Aug-25, part 1 - outward, Welsh Coast
Description:
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:
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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.
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Part 1:
. . Part 1 provides a brief view of the route, from Machynlleth to Porthmadog, that The Cambrian takes on the outward journey. Route is viewed in detail on the return journey, in parts 2, 3 and 4.
. . Part 2 deals with the route section from Porthmadog to Harlech and takes a closer look at steam traction, hauling the train up the bank to Minffordd station then racing into Harlech.
. . Part 3 deals with the route section Southwards along the West coast of Wales from Harlech to Aberdovey, crossing Barmouth bridge.
. . Part 4 deals with the route section Eastwards along the Dovey Estuary from Aberdovey to Dovey Junction and Machynlleth.
. . In part 1, see The Cambrian departing from Machynlleth, crossing Dovey bridge and heading towards Aberdovey along the North bank of the Dovey Estuary; then passing the Western terminus of the narrow-gauge Talyllyn Railway at Towyn (Tywyn); then heading Northwards along the West coast of Wales, crossing Barmouth bridge and passing below Harlech Castle; then approaching the bridge at Penrhyndeudraeth, climbing to Minffordd station and crossing the river (Glaslyn) near Porthmadog; finally, arriving at Porthmadog station with 76079 shunting around the station (thanks to the young lady who provided some guidance).
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Steam - Cambrian Coast Line (Wales, UK) - Pont Briwet viaduct - last ever steam train to cross it
27th August 2010. Likely the last ever steam engine to cross the now demolished (and replaced) Pont Briwet combined road/railway trestle bridge. The locomotive is Stanier Black Five Class 5MT 4-6-0. The clip shows the return (south-bound) part of the then daily summer steam excursions from Machynlleth to Pwllheli. As cameraman I was aware that the summer season of these trips was about to end, but what I did not realise at the time was that with the subsequent introduction of a new electronic train signalling system, this would make steam trains incompatible so no further steam excursions were run along this line. Then, in 2013/14 the Pont Briwet timber trestle bridge itself was demolished and replaced by a new concrete structure with separate road bridge. This image and the video clip therefore captures the very end of two important facets of the industrial revolution in the area, the use of steam locomotives to haul trains on the Cambrian Coast railway and the distinctive trestle bridge and road toll across the Afon Dwyryd.
Harlech Train Station
Train Service From Birmingham International To Pwllheli Calling At Harlech
Coastal Railways with Julie Walters | Sunday 8pm on Channel 4
Join Julie Walters as she sets off on a train to fulfil a lifelong goal.
Road crossing from Shell Island to mainland Wales Harlech Gwynedd UK
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THE WELSH SEASIDE - Harlech
Some 10 miles north of Barmouth, Harlech has a wonderful beach that sweeps around Tremadog Bay. The beach has fine sand dunes and a backdrop of Snowdonian mountains. Looking seawards to the NW you can follow the coastline towards the Lleyn Peninsula and imagine the fine days you could have there also
There is something of a disconnect between the beach and the town, seeing as there is an upwards trek to be made between the two. The town of just under 1500 people has more of a feel of a sleepy village. What road traffic there is up and down the coast doesn't pass through the town unless a detour is made
There is a fine castle - well-preserved with with an interesting history. So much so it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is easily picked out from a distant where line of sight is possible
The Cambrian Coast railway station is nearby. Trains going NW and S usually pass each other here every 2 hours
For further information:
- Tony