Does not matter that I can't pronounce the names of the cities. What matters is the fun watching you record it so we can get there on our screens. Thanks Tim...
Hi, just spelling the names can be a bit of a challenge. I'm glad you enjoy taking a trip along these rarely used branch lines, I find them fascinating.
Lovely video Tim. Liked the way the engine reversed to the front of the train at the end (shunting). Are you planning a trip ahead of Horna Stubna? Would love it if you could make a return trip all the way back to Poprad Tatry from Horna Stubna in one video itself. Enjoyed the greenery all around the countryside. ☺☺☺
Hi, it's nice to know enjoyed the trip to Horná Štubňa. The engine ran round its train ready to continue to Bratislava via more secondary and branch lines. I will post the next video at the end of this week. I didn't return to Poprad Tatry on this tour, but I noticed this channel, I think you'll find it interesting - ru-vid.com/show-UCRK0bjzf3Gf3Om03m4syzxw in the "about" section for his channel he says he will try to film the entire Slovakian railway system from the cab.
Hi tim,Another great adventure in beautiful slovakia,i wish our nsw system was as good as theirs our city system is ok but or country system is 'SHITHOUSE',Is it still hot in the old country in sydney i'ts lucky to reach 14c in the last few days only 5 days of winter left can not wait for spring,Cheer's bob from a very cold oz.
Hi Robert, it is fascinating to see how different political structures regard the importance of their railways. Where money is king, rural railways suffer, in most other political regimes railways still play an important part. In the UK we are paying a very high price for the work of that infamous accountant "Dr Beeching". Just imagine how the people sitting in endless traffic jams on their way to work every day must feel, trapped on inadequate roads next to abandoned railways. Poor, short sighted government decisions are the scourge of modern society, only Switzerland really bucks the trend, it is also the most democratic country in the world, proving that ordinary people can be trusted to make good decisions (they hold local votes on almost everything and people are expected to cast their vote) It is hot here today, likely to reach 30c, even stayed above 20c at night. Good for the people on the beach, but far to hot in my workshop with machines working, the temperature is in the region of 40c. Wrap and stay warm, although 14c would be regarded as exceptionally warm on a UK winters day.
Hello Tim! The diesel locomotives of the T 478 series have been gradually modified since 1988. They got stronger engines. Then they were renamed the T 754 series. They had 1985 horsepower. Engine speed about 1100 revolutions. A diesel tank of 3600 liters and 100 Kmh fast. I thought that I must tell you. Have a nice afternoon, Tim. The weather is more pleasant at 27 degrees today. Greetings from Hans from the Mühlviertel. ☺
Hello Hans, it is warm cloudy day here in England, I'm pleased to hear it is a little cooler for you as well. Thank you for the information about our diesel locomotive, I also found this on line - www.parostroj.net/vozidla/T478/T478a.htm In the next video to be uploaded next week we see a number of these locomotives in private freight operator liveries, apart from modern light clusters they look the same as our "Grumpy" diesel. Take care and keep cool. Tim.
It amazes me that in rural areas of Slovakia they can still have dual tracks, yet here in Australia, once you're out past Maitland on the North Coast or North-Western lines, the line drops to single-track. Even out west of Sydney, beyond Campbelltown or so, the line may drop to single-track. I've noticed this on a rail excursion to Gloucester yesterday(Saturday, 27th July 2019). A group of us paid $55 for a seat on the vintage CPH-class "Tin Hare" rail motors, 1, 3 and 7 for a day at Gloucester's "Chill Festival". What I saw of the festival itself didn't leave much of an impression on me, it was mainly the ride on the "Tin Hares" that attracted me. Leaving Maitland station a bit after 7.00am the train joins the North Coast line a few kilometres out of Maitland and drops to single-track a bit before it enters Telarah station. And from there to the Queensland Border it's all single track with passing loops. Cheers, Tim.
Hi Neil, that Tin Hare ride sounds like fun, good value too at $55 a seat. Europe, especially the former Eastern Block countries tended to have comprehensive rail systems simply because they knew good transport links were vital to a successful economy. This line was twin track in this video, but for the next few legs it's single. Most of the USA uses single track with passing loops, yet they still transport massive tonnages by running long trains. In the UK most lines are double track because a single track would restrict the service frequency too much, trains tend to be shorter but more frequent. Australia simply doesn't have the population density to warrant double track away from the big cities and passengers tend to fly between the cities because they are well spaced out. I look forward to seeing your Tin Hare videos.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I've got to get cracking and edit the video. I must've shot well over three hours of content, exhausting one battery in the process. Got to say, though, the "Gloucester Chill Festival", the event we went to see, didn't impress me much. sort-of left me "cold"(LOL). It was mainly for the ride on the Tin Hare rail motor that I took part in the trip. Should have the video up either tonight or tomorrow(Australian eastern standard time). Cheers, Tim.
@@neilforbes416 Cheers Neil I'll look out for it, we have "Chilli Festivals" here where they take really nice food, cover it chilli sauce leaving it almost inedible and if you do manage to eat it, you spend the rest of the day regretting it.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I hope they've got the fire brigade on stand-by! LOL Funny you should mention that actually because there was an event here in Newcastle at the former railway station where people competed to see how many chilli peppers they could eat. Geez.....better them than me! Whew!
Cheers, I'm pleased you liked the video, most of the locomotives running in Slovakia were made in Czechoslovakia. This list shows the locomotives, along with relevant information, such as manufacturer and date of construction - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_%C4%8Cesk%C3%A9_dr%C3%A1hy_locomotive_classes#Diesel-mechanical_locomotives
Ahoj, vidiek tento vlak prechádza aj keď je krásny, jemný a tichý. Žiadne turistov s výnimkou niekoľkých cestujúcich vlakom. Google Translate - Hi, the countryside this train passes though is beautiful, gentle and quiet. No tourists except a few travelling by train.
