Narrow Gauge Railway (1955)

Tywyn, Gwynedd. Wales. L, S steam engine Edward Thomas as it pulls carriages some of them opentopped across bridge. Point of view shot from front of train under small tunnel and slightly shaky shots of scenery including mountains. Train comes to a halt to remove 2 cows from the line. The driver Bill Faulkner and fireman George Walker get off to chase cows. M, S two men close the gate and return to the engine. C, U driver in cab and pan left to show view from cab. C, U mother and child in open top carriage pointing. M, S train pulls into small station. C, U 2 men buy tickets at booking office. Volunteer fills the engine with water. C, U passengers sitting on stationary train at station. Few soldiers get on. C, U volunteers work on engine. Brief shot man holds up green flag. M, S train towards camera with volunteer on front throwing sand onto rails. Point of View shot from train showing scenery. Top Shot of train through lovely countryside. Note: The Talyllyn steam railway is based in Tywyn (aka Towyn)