Filmed great! I didn't even know mechanical barriers existed in the UK. And then with traffic lights. That's really cool! The steam locomotive looks pretty too. Do they drive there more often?
@@bayernbahn1549 These barriers are operated by capstan from the signal box, fairly unusual system to see these days, mostly on heritage railways only. Most level crossings became automated from the 1960s onwards. Manually operated crossings are even rarer. The East Lancashire Railway is one of the longer heritage railways in the UK at about 20km, they operate steam-hauled trains for tourists and enthusiasts most weekends from spring until autumn with occasional specials at other times. The locomotive in the video is one of a type that very probably ran on the line throughout the early to mid 20th century, that particular one being built not far away at Horwich works in 1895 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, which owned the line from the mid 1800s. If you ever find yourself in the local area, it's well worth a visit.
Great video!
Thank you!
Filmed great! I didn't even know mechanical barriers existed in the UK. And then with traffic lights. That's really cool! The steam locomotive looks pretty too. Do they drive there more often?
Thank you👍 this is on the east lancashire railway, train times vary from day to day
@@NorthWestLevelCrossingsChannel Thank you for the information!
@@bayernbahn1549 your welcome 👍
@@bayernbahn1549 These barriers are operated by capstan from the signal box, fairly unusual system to see these days, mostly on heritage railways only. Most level crossings became automated from the 1960s onwards. Manually operated crossings are even rarer. The East Lancashire Railway is one of the longer heritage railways in the UK at about 20km, they operate steam-hauled trains for tourists and enthusiasts most weekends from spring until autumn with occasional specials at other times. The locomotive in the video is one of a type that very probably ran on the line throughout the early to mid 20th century, that particular one being built not far away at Horwich works in 1895 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, which owned the line from the mid 1800s. If you ever find yourself in the local area, it's well worth a visit.
@@jamfjord Thanks for the information and the recommendation.
Great Video!!😄👍🏻 I’ve been there once!
Thank you!