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Dear @cashmong , Thank you for your kind comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @koppadasao, It is great to know that this video is getting to the people that care about this railway. We hope here that more UK rail fans start to appreciate this railway and find the time to visit. Read this comment UK and get it on your list to ride. Many thanks for all the comments and infomation, it all helps the awareness of the railway to fans. Very Best Wishes, WooWooMad

Dear @ramseybarber, Ah ! You have touched upon my other interest in life. I am currently building an O2 0-4-4 steam locomotive that ran on the IOW in 5 inch gauge. Have you seen my other videos that are about the IOW preservation line. That Drewry rail car if amazing ! Best Wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @koppadasao, That was quick! - Well, I thought that this video was a nice bit of fun and worth the effort, but it did take a bit of time changing it from the old 8mm tape format. I do hope that you like the result and I hope that you think that you can recommend it to your friends at the Setesdalsbanen. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @koppadasao, I thought at one point we were going to get a drag race ! I wish we had a train like this in our town ! Thanks for the comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad My train is @Setesdalsbanen

Dear @koppadasao, I know the Setedalsbanen. I have video from there that I took in 2010. I will try to see if it will transfer to my editing program. It may be nice to look back at some of my old videos. I will see if this is possible. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @ramseybarber8312, I know ! My brain was vibrating after editing this one. Unfortunately there was no way around it. Only a short video but I thought that folk in the UK should see this. Can you imagine putting in planning permission to run a steam train past Primark. Thanks for the comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @astoneuk, This is the very cleaver thing about this system. Having looked at everything for quite a while now, it appears that this is a cleaver mix of funicular, tramway and elevator technologies. It is such a fun trip to take as it is so odd a feeling when the little train carriage that you are travelling in enters a solid wall and then starts to go upwards. Extremely inventive engineering and a must to ride if you ever get the chance. Thanks for the comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @gustavgnoettgen, You said it ! Best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @ramseybarber8312, This is exactly what I thought. What a magnificent set-up they have there. I have not included all the scenes that I took on that day but the 7 1/4 inch Black 5 they are building is something to marvel at ! They were all so friendly, it's the sort of club that I like to belong to. Thanks very much for the great comment. All the best, WooWooMad.

Dear @alastair5860, Many thanks for the kind comment. There are many more in the pipeline, it's just finding the time to spend in front of the computer to finish them all. More will follow. Thanks again. Best Wishes, WooWooMad.

Japanese: I don't think there's anything like this in Japan, it's funny on horseback This is a very interesting invention. There are many possible situations that this kind of transport system would be great to use especially in cities. It would be possible to go up into an office building directly from your home station. Best wishes and thank you for commenting on WooWooMad. これは非常に興味深い発明です。この種の交通システムは、特に都市部で使用するのに適している状況がたくさんあります。ホームステーションから直接オフィスビルに上がることも可能です。WooWooMadにコメントしていただきありがとうございます。

Dear @O2PlantChannel , Thank you for your kind comment. It is a very different and interesting ride to take. It is something that you should do in your lifetime. Very best wishes WooWooMad. ที่รัก @O2PlantChannel ขอขอบคุณสําหรับความคิดเห็นของคุณ มันเป็นการนั่งที่แตกต่างและน่าสนใจมาก มันเป็นสิ่งที่คุณควรทําในชีวิตของคุณ ด้วยความปรารถนาดีมาก WooWooMad.

Dear @galbeadon, Many thanks for the kind message. I've had a look at your channel, great, you appear to have the same approach as myself as to what makes a good video. If it is interesting enough, it's worth making a video. It's great to see St. nicholas Abbey amongst your content. What an amazing project and what an interesting visit. Keep up the good work and thanks again for the nice comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @michaelpoole587, Thank you very much for the kind comment. You really must get over to the IOW and have a ride on this lovely vehicle. It's great fun and a spectacular achievement to have completed such a wonderful project. I've had a look at your channel, a lot of similar interests. Very good. All the best for now, WooWooMad.

Dear Les, Ah! . . it's great to know your now a WooWooMad follower. Wasn't it a great party. Only just got up! Very best wishes, WooWooMad.👍

@@WooWooMad It was indeed. Bob is a lovely person

Dear @Luigi-uj5ml, Thank you again for all the useful information. Local knowledge is always the best. I am sure that anyone taking this trip or riding these trains will find the information really valuable. Many thanks agian. Very best wishes WooWooMad.

Wooden benches were standard when used on Ryde Pier - a two-minute ride had no need of cushions, so it is historically accurate as a Ryde Pier Tram

Dear @ramseybarber8312, Oh ! I don't think there is going to be any problem with this project being a success. It is just a marvelous privilage to be able to ride in this amazing vehicle. The craftmanship is simply superb and it will certainly pay for itself very quickly with the amount of interest it is generating. Come on Hornby get your tape measures out ! Thanks for the comment. Best wishes WooWooMad.

Dear @andycooke6231, Just finished the subtitles for this one. Talk about burning the midnight oil ! Thanks for the kind comment. All the very best, WooWooMad.

Dear @alastair5860, Thank you for the great enthusiastic comment. This little video was just great luck, arriving on the day that the launch of the restoration of the station building was launched. I was only at the site for a very short time but the members made me so welcome and the confidence that they showed in the successful conclusion of this wonderful project was a delight to behold. It is only a small video but I certainly hope that it can contribute to the awareness of this progect around the world and added support that this team of supporters certainly deserve. Thank you again. Very best wishes WooWooMad.

Dear @johnwalker4089, Yes, it was a very demanding situation to have to video in. But do have a look at the Subtitles as these are now very accurate and give the whole video a better impression of the visit and a understanding of what is being communicated. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @igorbogdanoff4517, Thanks for the great comment. There is a wonderful team running that railway and it is always my sincere pleasure to arrive at a railway and appreciate folk that are so dedicated and enthusiasticly promoting the railway world that they live in. It is a great little railway. Very best wishes to you and your WooWooMad young son. - WooWooMad.

Dear @ramseybarber8312, I was very fortunate to arrive on the day that they launched their renovation work for the station building and the main impression that I had from the day was the immense enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to showing to the world their railway to the best they possibly could. I was only there one day, but you couldn't be more impressed with the vision they have for the future of this railway. Such a massive amount of work has already been done and they only deserve support and encouragement. I do hope that the Italian authorities recognise the scale of the benefits available to the local communities when this railway starts its commercial activities and brings forward its commitment to supporting the renovation of the track. Thank you very much for the interesting "starter" comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @Luigi-uj5ml, Thank you so much for the interesting and informative comment. I have only had the one visit to this funicular and found it extremely compelling and unique. I just had to use the small amount of video footage that I took to record my visit. The city at the top of the ride is just a fantastic example of a historic fortified city and I would recommend to anyone spending some money in the interesting shops therein. You are correct, at first I thought that the funicular was in a conventional style of "Balanced" working and it wasn't until later that I fully appreciated the independence of the two tracks after I had done some research. Many thanks again for your comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Thanks for posting D. Very happy memories of a great holiday.

Dear @Luigi-uj5ml, Thank you again for contributing a knowledgeable and interesting comment on one of WooWooMad videos. I have only ridden two of the Genoa funicular and both are such an interesting trip to experience. If you have not seen it yet, do have a look at my video on the Ascensore Montegalletto Funicular Railway which is a "Transformer" design. That is, it changes into a elevator, (Lift), half way into its journey after being a funicular. If you have not been on this one, it is the one that is a must to be visited. This is an amazing piece of engineering. Thank you again. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad For the AMT (formerly the municipal transport company, now the mobility and transport company) of Genoa, only those of Sant'Anna and for the Righi are "funiculars". All other fixed installations are considered "lifts", including that of Monte Galletto and the inclined lift for Quezzi. The Principe - Granarolo rack, on the other hand, is considered by the Ministry of Transport to be a "railway", although it is similar to a two-cabin funicular (1200 mm gauge, central station with Abt-type switches for crossings, etc.). The only railway signal it is equipped with is the one that protects the Granarolo level crossing on the railway side. A horizontal and vertical elevator similar to that of Monte Galletto is that of the "Villa Scassi", but unfortunately, after spending millions of euros, it is once again stopped due to technical problems. An aerial funicular is in an advanced planning stage between the airport, the Genoa Sestri Ponente station and the Erzelli hill. A classic funicular has been activated after years of standstill in Celle Ligure

Dear @Luigi-uj5ml, Thank you again for all the interesting information on all these funicular and other transport systems. It is wonderful to be able to have all this interesting material available for followers of this type of transport on WooWooMad. By the detail available to you, are you a local citizen of Genoa? Thank you again for your interest and interesting contributions to WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad Yes, I was born and live in Genoa. In the former gas works located in the "Gavette" locality (it was connected to the Genoa Brignole locomotive depot via an interesting non-electrified railway), where there is currently a bus depot, I had noticed one of the two carriages of the old funicular known as Sant'Anna, functioning as a water counterweight. Furthermore, in the entrance of the General Directorate of the AMT (ex UITE), in Via Montaldo 2, one of the motors that operated one of the two winches of the old funicular called del Righi in two sections was kept.

Dear @Luigi-uj5ml, It is great to have this information on record and in a place where it is relevant to the video that it refers to. Thank you for supplying such interesting and relevant information and I would suggest that anyone reading these comments should contact you as the local expert on the funicular of this area of Italy. Have you thought to make videos for your own channel? Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @geoffreycarson2311, I am glad that I have been of service and let you experience a great little museum. They are a great little team and are very friendly to all. This is certainly a must visit event for you when next on the island. Thanks for the interesting comment. Very best wishes to you, WooWooMad.

Just a thought, you may be interested in another video that I have made on the Rene Lalique glass church that is also on the island of Jersey. What a stunning piece of craftsmanship! Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @ramseybarber8312, Yes! they have come a long way and the set-up they have is superb. As is stated in the video, I came across this magnificent attraction completely by accident having never heard of it. I just hope that my video helps to put this great little railway firmly on the railway world map. Many thanks for your comment, Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @andycooke6231, Thanks for the kind comment. I have a bit of a backlog of videos built up and I'm slowly getting round to sorting them out. All the very best, WooWooMad.

Dear @ramseybarber8312, Than you for the kind comment. Do have a ride some day, It's worth doing! Thanks again, best wishes WooWooMad.

Dear @COMEINTOMYWORLD, I'm very glad you enjoyed the trip. Just finished putting another video up this very minute. You may enjoy. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @COMEINTOMYWORLD, Many thanks for the kind comment. When I visit a place and decide to produce a video I try to reflect the pace and experience of the day. Do have a look at the other video that is the same river but in the other direction, very calm! It's the same with my other videos, all very different, but I try to reflect the moment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear @ramseybarber8312, Thanks for the happy comment. Just look out for two more rail videos that I took on this little trip. All great weather in Italy. Thanks again, very best wishes WooWooMad.

Dear amaresh roy, Thank you very much for viewing my video. I do hope that you viewed the closed captions that are available for this video, it certainly make the video more understandable and enjoyable. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear cooltrainspotting, Thank you for your comment. Very best wishes to you and your CZcams site. WooWooMad. 😊

Dear Bomby Corp Services Innovators Official YT, Yes! this is certainly the most interesting ride that anyone can do. It is the strangest feeling when the carriage that you are travelling in suddenly changes direction and starts to go upwards! It is, however, the most wonderful invention for the mountainous part of the city of Genoa in which it is created. Do try to visit one day and have a ride on this interesting form of transport. Thanks for the comment, very best wishes, WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad ok we will see I may not get to see it because a trip up there from the US where Im from would be quite expensive to get

Maybe one day! Very best wishes, WooWoomad

The only thing missing that would make it a real wonkavator is the up and out button

Dear Michael Williams, The mess where you eat is determined by your rank. This is where you live your off duty life and is where everything and everyone of equal rank you are going to relate to takes place. The modern boats of today are much, much larger and different arrangements maybe in force for eating arrangements. Thank you for the interesting question. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad thanks for the info!

Your welcome! WooWooMad

Dear Christine Crockford, Oh! do have a ride when you have some time. I recommend that you buy the day ticket, that way it is possible to go up and down a few times and enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately the wonderful terminus in the open that can be seem in the video no longer exists. The tramway starts from a very plain looking commercial type building on the same site. A bit of a shame but they have more room for the café and a little shop. But remember to pick a nice day as it is great up on top of the trams. Thanks for the comment. Very best wishes WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad I know it's right next to Tescos lol I'm very lucky living in west Dorset very close to Devon boarder. My cottage has no houses front or back and just beautiful country veiws and at the rear out to sea. In summer lovley to go to sleep with sound of the waves.

Dear Christine Crockford, It all sounds very nice. Great place to live. Now don't forget to take your pals and go on the top deck. Have fun. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear Will M, Thank you for the great comment. This is a great little railway to visit on a sunny afternoon, all packaged up in a very interesting museum. When visiting Jersey everyone should try to find these happy memories. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear D, Thanks for the comment on the National Mining Museum of Scotland. This museum reflects the lives and commitment to a way of life that is now past. This museum is an excellent reflection of all the workmen and families that were the backbone of the community surrounding this pit. Thanks again for your comment. Best Wishes WooWooMad.

Dear Ian Staples, Yes! This is now one of the prime tourist attractions available on the IOM. The amount of enthusiasm and dedication to this railway by society members shows in the quality of the restoration of the line, the rolling stock, the buildings and their views on future development. Certainly a great little railway! Thank you for your interesting comment. Very best wishes WooWooMad.

Dear Glendene Carter, It is such a beautiful island, that a job on this railway must have been quite an ideal way to spend a working life. There are some snippets of film to see on CZcams of the railway working pulling sugar cane. I do hope that you get the chance to ride this railway and to witness the extraordinary project that this has become. Thank you for the interesting comment. Best Wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear Chris Waring, Ah! . . . our guide does have a strong Scottish accent but he is very knowledgeable and a great enthusiastic guy to have representing the museum. Anyway, it only took me a couple of viewings to understand the couple of parts that maybe I didn't understand the first time viewing. This museum is always going to be a great visit and is a tribute to the working miners of Scotland. Do visit if you can get the chance. Thanks for the comment, very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear The Piqued Pigeon, but he arrives on time👍.

Dear ramsey barber, Thank you for your kind Message. This railway is the most amazing creation and I am sure that this is only the beginning. Once the news gets out around the narrow gauge world I am sure that all types of railway fans will want to visit Barbados and see this great project. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad Hi Iv'e watched it again and it still a delightful railway.

Dear ramsey barber, Just noticed that you have watched the video again. That's great. Yes! it is a fun railway with great folk running it! I hope that you can get there someday to ride it. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear Helen Follows, Many thanks for the interesting and complimentary comment. The Groudle Glen is now one of the highlight visits of the Isle of Man as it shows narrow gauge railways to the very best. Do have a look at the very interesting website for the railway as it describes the building and maintenance of locomotives and the activities of the members of the society. Thanks again for the great comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear Rahul Doot, Ah! I understand what you are asking. There are two cabins that carry passengers and each one is dedicated to go their own way. One to the left, and one to the right. The passenger cabin that is built to go to the left only has a "H" flange wheel on the left side of the wheel axles so that the only direction that this cabin can go is to the left. The right cabin only has a "H" flange on the right side of the wheel axles so the only way that this cabin can go is to the right. The track doesn't change at all in the same way that normal railways work. In the video it is possible to see the cables that drive the cabin, one set for the left cabin and the other cables on the other side of the track that drive the right cabin. I hope that this explanation is understandable and explains everything. Very best wishes to you and your channel, WooWooMad.

@@WooWooMad Oh.ok. Now I understand. The cabin has the two-sided flange or H-flange on either side wheel, and the other side wheel has no flange; it will look like an ordinary wheel. I got it. Thank you very much, sir.

Dear Rahul Doot, I am very glad that my explanation was understandable. If you ever get to Genoa in Italy to have a ride as it certainly is a fun and different experience to suddenly start going upwards when you think you are in a railway carriage. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

Dear Cheryl Semrau, Thank you very much for your kind comment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

I am sorry but it would be a long bus ride from Russia as this ride is in Italy. Thank you for your comment to WooWooMad. Извините, но это будет долгая поездка на автобусе из России, так как эта поездка в Италии. Спасибо за ваш комментарий к WooWooMad.😊

@@WooWooMad I don't know the intricacies of moving