Ffestiniog Railway Gravity Train– ride the engineless slate train!
In their heyday, 80-wagon slate trains of 200 tons freewheeled downhill for 13 miles from quarry to coast at 40mph.
Join Nigel Harris to experience the excitement of the Gravity Train and learn a little bit about its history along the way.
In this video:
00:00 Setting the scene
06:20 Steam haulage from Minfordd to Ddualt
08:28 Gravity train run
16:00 A gravity train arrives at Minfordd
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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
This video captures the experience of riding the Ffestiniog Railway's Gravity Train, an engineless slate train that historically transported heavy loads downhill at high speeds. The footage includes scenes from various locations along the route, such as Minffordd, Penrhyn, Porthmadog, and Tan y Bwlch. Narrated by Nigel Harris, it provides insight into the history and operation of this unique railway system. While specific operational details like stock, operator, or headcode are not included in the metadata, the video offers a visual journey through one of the world's most distinctive rail experiences.
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