Making Tracks Railway Podcast
Engineer Alasdair Stewart and guests talk trains, technology and infrastructure at historic, minor and quirky railways from around the world...
The ‘Making Tracks’ podcast is a blatant excuse for railway enthusiast Alasdair to spend more time talking to other track and infrastructure experts and take a deep dive into Heritage Railway projects world-wide.
From Civil Engineering Manager for the Welsh Highland Railway reconstruction, completing the final twelve mile phase from Rhyd Ddu to Porthmadog, to bridge construction on HS2, a theme park railway in South Korea and Mail Rail in London, Alasdair Stewart has built a reputation on having much more than a one track mind!
Making Tracks Railway Podcast
Out of Africa: 'Kalahari' NG15- 134 Back in Steam & Memories of Uganda , Railway Ride-outs in Wales
This episode focusses on engines from Africa. The first returned to steam after 20 years of restoration work and fundraising from dedicated volunteers – the NG 15 134. Alasdair talks to volunteer project leader Adrian Strachan and some of the volunteers and staff
Now you know many a gem is found browsing a Railway Second hand book stall – a pastime Sharon from our Railway Ride Outs and Alasdair have in common.
Well our second story from Africa this episode came to light when Alasdair was looking through books with a colleague John Gardener now retired and volunteering in Sussex.
And to round off the heritage railway season and this episode more Railway Ride outs from Sharon Gregory as she visits four Welsh lines by motorbike; the Gwili, Teifi Valley, Llangollen and the Welsh Highland Heritage.
Links to the railways mentioned below:
Watch- NG15-134 in Steam for the First Time Sept 24
on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways You Tube Channel - credit John Wooden
NG15-134 Restoration website
Norgrove Railway, California
Sharon Gregory's Railway Rideouts visited:
Gwili Railway
Llangollen Railway
Teifi Valley Railway
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart
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.
