Love this series. As a child I used to travel between Winchester and Newbury on this line. Later, as a student, I worked on the building of the dual carriageway that ran along the formation at Sutton Scotney. It was part of the inspiration for my own Ten Minute Railway Tales.
Fantastic video (like most of yours). I spent part of my youth running up and down the disused line past Worthy Down when I worked there, and I have often walked with my mum along other parts of the line south of Winchester towards Hockley. The DN&S always suffered from a lack of cash and would probably have such down Beeching or not. Its best time was in WWII when the line was doubled in the north and more loops installed in the southern part. Thanks so much for covering it.
Thanks for encapsulating the early history of this line for us. I grew up exploring this line, venturing further and further afield on my bike. Shawford, King's Worthy and Worthy Down gave way to Tufton viaduct and Whitchurch, and ultimately Newbury and Oxford. Bits of embankment and cutting continue to disappear under development or farmland on an ongoing basis...
Richard Griffin Thank you. It has quite a history, but as you suggest quite a lot has vanished over the years. Some of the stations took some searching!
Hehe, yes indeed, like Litchfield which used to be right on the A34 trunk road as was, but that road is now a dead-end disappearing (with cat's-eyes and faded white lines) into a farmyard... but has the 'new' A34 where the trackbed was. :(
I really love this video, very funny. You should definitely use the two extra men in other videos. They both add to the comedy value. The part at the tunnel is brilliant.
Interesting. Just shows you the mess you get into proposing a private railway with a poor business case and not enough capital. The fact that the line was opened in the early 1880s when the majority of lines had already opened just shows you it was going to struggle. The line wasn’t a victim of Beeching, the stations were closed in early 60s. I suspect BR had a duplicate line on its hands. Single track with few services serving small villages, BR concentrated traffic on Southampton to Didcot via Reading. I can’t see it ever re-opening - A34 built on trackbed south of Didcot. You could re-open Newbury to Didcot, electrify and use as a through route but I doubt there is the interest. Some lovely stations on the line.
A really great series of video's, really interesting and well put together, keep up the good work! Just the right mix of other styles while keeping it original! You might want to look into getting an ND filter for your lens so you can shoot outside without it being over exposed :)
Ah sadly we don't think so (at least we didn't notice them when we were there). It's all private on that section of the line so I'm not sure you'd be able to get up there and take a peak.
Just love these. I live in Upton and we back on to the railway, sustrans have it now and it’s much used by cyclists, dog walkers and joggers. They’ve just got planning permission to build houses up on the old rifle range. Progress ? If you come this way again let us know, we’re a friendly lot.
It’s a bit of an urban myth that SJP resulted from dug out foundations for a station. It is the site of an old gravel pit - hence the topography. The station was proposed for that area though - probably just to the north east of the park, and Didcot, Newbury and Station (now Stratton) roads are certainly a clue to what was proposed, but the roads were laid out after the plans for the line were abandoned.
lalalanobody Likely the reason he has 250k subscribers compared to my 100. Likely because he is a professional comedian and editor. Perhaps. I make these around a 50 hour/week job for fun. Jog on.
Well, yeah. He's very good isn't he. Maybe find your own style? Sorry, couldn't finish this. You have an extremely high embarrassment threshold, I'll give you that!
Brilliant Paul I love the comical element in this where you bring your family into play, Rebecca playing a PR man she's good at that
Superb. I have shared in the DN&SR Facebook group (though it has probably gone through there many times before!)
Love this series. As a child I used to travel between Winchester and Newbury on this line. Later, as a student, I worked on the building of the dual carriageway that ran along the formation at Sutton Scotney. It was part of the inspiration for my own Ten Minute Railway Tales.
We loved making these but could only manage about one per month.
@@pwhitewick It's tougher work making videos than many people realise. I'll keep watching whenever you manage to get one out.
Fantastic video (like most of yours). I spent part of my youth running up and down the disused line past Worthy Down when I worked there, and I have often walked with my mum along other parts of the line south of Winchester towards Hockley. The DN&S always suffered from a lack of cash and would probably have such down Beeching or not. Its best time was in WWII when the line was doubled in the north and more loops installed in the southern part. Thanks so much for covering it.
Love the format of the recent videos. Fantastic way to get over the issues of the lines
Thanks Nick, although this one isn't that recent!?
Thanks for encapsulating the early history of this line for us. I grew up exploring this line, venturing further and further afield on my bike. Shawford, King's Worthy and Worthy Down gave way to Tufton viaduct and Whitchurch, and ultimately Newbury and Oxford. Bits of embankment and cutting continue to disappear under development or farmland on an ongoing basis...
Richard Griffin Thank you. It has quite a history, but as you suggest quite a lot has vanished over the years. Some of the stations took some searching!
Hehe, yes indeed, like Litchfield which used to be right on the A34 trunk road as was, but that road is now a dead-end disappearing (with cat's-eyes and faded white lines) into a farmyard... but has the 'new' A34 where the trackbed was. :(
Just discovered your videos and like them very much. Very funny.
Richard Felstead thanks. Working on the "Comedy" Somerset and Dorset next!
Thanks enjoyable video keep the videos coming
Cheers Terry.
You 2 make a great team . Love your videos
Thanks Michael. Ah this was a long time ago!
Another brilliant video! Love the beginning on and off the viaduct!
Thank took some planning!.... Cheers Henry. 👍👍
nice1 Henry
i know it's kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released series online ?
@Desmond Samuel Lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Soren Dakari Yea, been watching on Flixzone for years myself :)
David Attenborough has nothing to fear!
I really love this video, very funny. You should definitely use the two extra men in other videos. They both add to the comedy value. The part at the tunnel is brilliant.
Funny you should mention those gents. Watch this space!
@@pwhitewick I'll keep watching :)
my home area of newbury ,not seen this one :) time to go through back catalogue...
Great start i loved it
Cheers John.
😀 we are enjoying your videos from all the way in new zealand
Really pleased to hear that Mike.
Really entertaining
Interesting. Just shows you the mess you get into proposing a private railway with a poor business case and not enough capital. The fact that the line was opened in the early 1880s when the majority of lines had already opened just shows you it was going to struggle. The line wasn’t a victim of Beeching, the stations were closed in early 60s. I suspect BR had a duplicate line on its hands. Single track with few services serving small villages, BR concentrated traffic on Southampton to Didcot via Reading. I can’t see it ever re-opening - A34 built on trackbed south of Didcot. You could re-open Newbury to Didcot, electrify and use as a through route but I doubt there is the interest. Some lovely stations on the line.
Indeed. I think even in the 1880's they felt there was still a viable case for a fresh North to South route.
Very funny! ¿family and friends as extras? Good luck from Spain!!
A really great series of video's, really interesting and well put together, keep up the good work! Just the right mix of other styles while keeping it original! You might want to look into getting an ND filter for your lens so you can shoot outside without it being over exposed :)
Ben Cooke thanks Ben. Yup we've been having difficulty getting the ISO right so a filter is on the list! Much appreciated 👍
Great funny Video, really like the confusion at the start
Another thumbs up from me!
At least part of the very Northern section is now a cycle track, where the line went over the main road betweeen East and West Hagbourne
Thanks Paul. I was unaware of this.
@@pwhitewick No problem
wo wo wo!! Am I seeing things? At 4:37 there's some old wagons there on bridge??
Ah sadly we don't think so (at least we didn't notice them when we were there). It's all private on that section of the line so I'm not sure you'd be able to get up there and take a peak.
@@pwhitewick thanks for the reply. Could you tell me where this was?
@@TheBritishLegions Tufton. Just off the A34 south of Whitchurch. 👍
Just love these. I live in Upton and we back on to the railway, sustrans have it now and it’s much used by cyclists, dog walkers and joggers. They’ve just got planning permission to build houses up on the old rifle range. Progress ? If you come this way again let us know, we’re a friendly lot.
Cheers Hatty. Loved making these comic videos, it just takes around a month!
Having fun with it, weren't you?
Do you know about St. James Park off Winchester Road in Southampton?
I don't think so.
It’s a bit of an urban myth that SJP resulted from dug out foundations for a station. It is the site of an old gravel pit - hence the topography. The station was proposed for that area though - probably just to the north east of the park, and Didcot, Newbury and Station (now Stratton) roads are certainly a clue to what was proposed, but the roads were laid out after the plans for the line were abandoned.
GWR sounds like the sound a lion makes me thinks
cool
I think it went before Beeching....
pretty much yes, but I think he still added it to his list!
love it so funny you too...
Haha like Benny Hill...!
Can't...stop... cringing. Jay Foreman makes it look so easy eh?
lalalanobody
Likely the reason he has 250k subscribers compared to my 100. Likely because he is a professional comedian and editor. Perhaps.
I make these around a 50 hour/week job for fun. Jog on.
pwhitewick I think it's interesting, entertaining and endearing.
Well, yeah. He's very good isn't he. Maybe find your own style? Sorry, couldn't finish this. You have an extremely high embarrassment threshold, I'll give you that!