A Trip Behind 'Tony' on the Fairbourne Railway, 28th May 2016
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- čas přidán 29. 05. 2016
- Our first railway film using the GoPro Hero 4 Silver and Feiyu G4 steady gimbal, operated remotely (via it's own wifi) using a mobile phone. Although the footage is not great, at least it shows a perspective not possible with a normal camcorder without a wide angle lens. No additional audio capture was used.
'Tony' was originally named 'Sylvia' and was built in 1961 for the Fairbourne Miniature Railway by G&S in Stourbridge. In 1985/6 it was renamed 'Lilian Walter' and regauged from the original gauge of 15" to the current FMR gauge of 12.25" and rebuilt to American road-switcher style. It has recently been rebuilt again to the current body shape and renamed 'Tony'.
The lighting conditions were a severe test for the camera. The darkness and proximity of the loco and the very bright and contrasty sky largely defeated the exposure capabilities, but then looking at the photos taken with my Canon 6D, they weren't much better! Anyway; enjoy the ride and the views...
This is so satisfying to watch
The Camera performed well...Good Colours etc....That looks an interesting Railway...Bet they have trouble with Sand build-up on their Tracks in places...Cheers....Steve.-:)
Yes, I believe that's why the balloon loop through the dunes was abandoned. Sand is great for adhesion, but must be hell for greasy bits on locomotives! Cheers, Dave.
Onwards to the ferry to Barmouth
If that camera was only on the pilot of the locomotive!
Yes; I'm hoping to do just that on certain railways in the future!
What gauge is that track? If I didn't know better I would say it was a live steam railroad?
Hi there; greetings from Great Britain! The FMR was originally a two foot gauge horse worked tramway opened in 1890. It was converted to a fifteen inch gauge steam railway in 1916. It closed during the war and was reopened in 1947. It was later sold and regauged to 12.25 inch gauge around 1986, and yes, you are right; it is still a steam railway. Watch out for our 'centenary of steam' gala video which will be uploaded very soon! Cheers, Dave