However, as the line is gravity worked there would have been no need for the sail, except for the last mile over the embankment The legend is that the boat shape was for pushing open level crossing gates. The name 'NI L'UN NI L'AUTRE' exists on the first page of this document from 1865 www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.1680/imotp.1865.23246
Hi Karl,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I am pleased you found it interesting, but as I said above, the sail is only for the last km or so which is almost level. The rest of the route is a pretty steep incline.
Best Wishes,
Peter
What an interesting and beautiful picture here!!
Thank you so much for the informations! It is a really interesting find for those days!!
Now we know that boat is a unique gravity and sail powered inspection vehicle on the Ffestiniog Railway.The original was the private vehicle of the Spooner Family until it was destroyed in a collision.
Also Spooner family of Porthmadog, made important contributions to the development of narrow gauge railways both locally and throughout the world. James Spooner, together with his sons James Swinton and Charles Easton and other members of their family, constructed and managed the Ffestiniog Railway for over fifty years.
And I must say that I am happy that I have seen the Ffestiniog Railway, and have an interesting book which tells Britain's bizarre railways!
Love Füsun
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My dear Füsun
Thank you very much!
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed the picture, the railway, and the book!
I looked through your photos, but Spooner's house is hidden in the trees, however I am sure we must have walked past it at some time. As you also know, the bar here is named after the family..http://www.ipernity.com/doc/2247842/43316406
Was für ein lustiger Anblick...und die Erklärung dazu samt Link bezaubernd Peter :)
Ich freu mich immer wieder, die eigene Sprache zu lesen...auch wenn ich sie nicht aussprechen kann :)
Hallo Tanja,
Vielen Dank!
Ich freue mich, dass Sie es interessant fanden.
Warum der Name in französischer Sprache ist, weiß ich nicht!
Schöne Grüße,
Peter
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Fred Fouarge said:
Peter_Private_Box replied to Fred Fouarge:
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I am so happy that you like the scene.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Erhard Bernstein said:
Peter_Private_Box replied to Erhard Bernstein:
Thank you for visiting!
Glad you like it.
This was one of the rare occasions they bring it out.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Nick Weall said:
Peter_Private_Box replied to Nick Weall:
Thank you very much!
I am pleased you found it interesting.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Karl Hartwig Schütz said:
Peter_Private_Box replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz:
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I am pleased you found it interesting, but as I said above, the sail is only for the last km or so which is almost level. The rest of the route is a pretty steep incline.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Annemarie said:
a funny find
love it
Peter_Private_Box replied to Annemarie:
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Best Wishes,
Peter
gezginruh said:
What an interesting and beautiful picture here!!
Thank you so much for the informations! It is a really interesting find for those days!!
Now we know that boat is a unique gravity and sail powered inspection vehicle on the Ffestiniog Railway.The original was the private vehicle of the Spooner Family until it was destroyed in a collision.
Also Spooner family of Porthmadog, made important contributions to the development of narrow gauge railways both locally and throughout the world. James Spooner, together with his sons James Swinton and Charles Easton and other members of their family, constructed and managed the Ffestiniog Railway for over fifty years.
And I must say that I am happy that I have seen the Ffestiniog Railway, and have an interesting book which tells Britain's bizarre railways!
Love Füsun
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Peter_Private_Box replied to gezginruh:
Thank you very much!
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed the picture, the railway, and the book!
I looked through your photos, but Spooner's house is hidden in the trees, however I am sure we must have walked past it at some time. As you also know, the bar here is named after the family..http://www.ipernity.com/doc/2247842/43316406
This boat is only out on very special occasions, but the unusual double Fairlie locomotives are in daily use.. www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/46371740/in/album/930958
Love Peter
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Ste said:
Best wishes and stay safe
Steve
Tanja - Loughcrew said:
Ich freu mich immer wieder, die eigene Sprache zu lesen...auch wenn ich sie nicht aussprechen kann :)
Peter_Private_Box replied to Tanja - Loughcrew:
Vielen Dank!
Ich freue mich, dass Sie es interessant fanden.
Warum der Name in französischer Sprache ist, weiß ich nicht!
Schöne Grüße,
Peter