Making Tracks Railway Podcast

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In this episode Alasdair visits Bala Lake Railway and chat to Julian Birley BEM, chair of Bala Lake Railway Trust to discuss the challenges they are working to overcome in their bid to extend the narrow gauge line from its current terminus to a new station site closer to Bala town centre. Volunteer Dinah Delchambre also speaks about organising fundraising activities for the Bala Lake Railway Trust appeal. 

#railwayvolunteers #narrowgauge #history #railwayenthusiasts 

For further information see: https://www.balalakerailwaytrust.org.uk

For information about travelling on the Bala Lake Railway: https://shop.bala-lake-railway.co.uk/book/

A few miles to the east, Alasdair talks to Terry Pickthall of the Llangollen and Corwen Railway, before hearing in more detail from Management Team member, Peter Neve, about the development of the new station which incorporates traditional heritage features and modern design elements at Corwen. 

Husband and wife team, Wayne & Sue Ronneback, duty station masters, offer a glimpse of their roles as volunteers before passengers and local residents comment on the favourable impact the return of trains is having on the town. 

For further information, details of train times and online booking: 

https://llangollen-railway.co.uk

This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory.

Radio Presenter and Diesel Fan Paddy Range regularly guests. Young Rail Enthusiasts George Woodward and Cynan Hughes (plus parents!) report back from interesting railways and events.

 Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. 

You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here:

 Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. 

Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"

  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.

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In this  first episode Alasdair talks to two experienced volunteers and  looks at the challenges and positives that come with having volunteers involved in a large scale high value Heritage Rail infrastructure project.  Alasdair heads to the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway to reminisce with former volunteer colleagues Stuart McNair and John Sreeves.

#railwayvolunteers #narrowgauge #history #railwayenthusiasts #Welshhighlandrailway

Here are the links to the Railways mentioned in Episode 1.

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway: https://www.festrail.co.uk

Lynton & Barnstable Railway: https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk

Rother Valley Railway:   https://rvr.org.uk

Gloucester and Warwickshire Steam Railway:  https://www.gwsr.com

You can read about Alasdair Stewart's contribution to the Welsh Highland Railway in the publication: Welsh Highland Railway Renaissance by Gordon Rushton. Pages 216-217 : Phase 4 the Engineer's tale - published by www.adlestroppress.co.uk

This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory.

Radio Presenter and Diesel Fan Paddy Range regularly guests. Young Rail Enthusiasts George Woodward and Cynan Hughes (plus parents!) report back from interesting railways and events.

 Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. 

You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here:

 Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. 

Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"

  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.