Introducing the Great Central Railway Reunification

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  • @tonyhodgkinson4586
    @tonyhodgkinson4586 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Love that period of station buildings, real care and attention to their construction and surroundings, unlike the concrete monstrosities we see today passing for architecture. Loughborough station reminds me of the old Snow Hill Edwardian station in Birmingham, now replaced with a concrete carbuncle.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They knew how to make a good looking building back then, didnt they. It's good that a handful have been saved. It makes me think about these things differently when visiting parts of the line where everything has been flattened.

  • @richardperry5538
    @richardperry5538 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    A lovely video....and a lovely tribute to your Mum ❤️‍🩹

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Many thanks :)

  • @Carolb66
    @Carolb66 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Ah lovely period piece here Paul. The attention to detail of the stations is astounding all credit to the volunteers /staff at the railway & stations. Loughborough is a beautiful example the wood panelling walls at the entrance was stunning. Beautiful memory & photo with your mum so glad the bench in the exact spot was still there. The steam train footage was great especially of one going under the bridge puffing away! Looking forward to the next one Paul, thank you! ❤😊👍

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers Carol. Nice one.
      You're right. When you get upclose and start looking at the little details you appreciate the love and pride put into everything.

  • @seamusmcevoy2011
    @seamusmcevoy2011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was fantastic viewing, they really do look after those Stations on that section of the GCR, it's like stepping back in time. Looking forward to the rest of the series👍

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Jim. I hope they can get East Leake into a similar setup

  • @willswheels283
    @willswheels283 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great vid buddy, I love anything on the GCR, I hope the reunification happens sooner rather than later, will be awesome to travel from the outskirts of Nottingham to the outskirts of Leicester via that line.
    The Diesels are more my era as well, the last regular steam services ended a good decade before I was born but it’s nice to see and hear them all the same.
    Sorry you lost your mum as well mate, even though it was 10 yrs ago.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it 👍😊
      Me too. It's a great story to follow isn't it.

  • @michaelmiller641
    @michaelmiller641 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm old enough to remember steam trains at Marylebone station, and thundering through harrow on the hill!

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That must have been some sight!

  • @stephendavies6949
    @stephendavies6949 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    A lovely moment you finding the spot where you & your mum sat.
    I visited the GCR frequently when I loved in Derby. I actually drove 2 locos there, one of which was an 8F, the other being the Robinson 04.
    I hope they can "bridge the gap" in time for me to ride the whole length of the line whilst I'm still here.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fingers crossed for you Stephen.
      I bet the 8F was a beast to drive. It looked so effortless.

    • @stephendavies6949
      @stephendavies6949 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @WobblyRunner Yeah. Frightened the life out of me. It was about 20 years ago, and our speed was definitely in excess of 25mph! It was great fun, especially with a few coaches in tow.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @stephendavies6949 what a terrific experience

    • @stephendavies6949
      @stephendavies6949 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WobblyRunner I recall thinking the Robinson 04 seemed a much more civilised loco, despite it being decades older than the 8F.

    • @michaelthomas6138
      @michaelthomas6138 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WobblyRunnerthe bench in the place where you sat in the picture has the only original Loughborough bench from the original station I have been told by someone there at the beginning of the preservation. I volunteer at Loughborough as one of the Duty Station Masters.

  • @peterstudley1804
    @peterstudley1804 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really, really good stuff, born in 81 then , you're making me feel old , I left school in 86 . Nice photo of you and mum. Your videos are excellent, look forward to seeing the re- unification parts , never been to GCR , but feel I know it .thanks again.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers Peter, glad you're enjoying them. I missed 1981 by a single day. I just crept in under 1980 :)

    • @hiworldstephensonultranate290
      @hiworldstephensonultranate290 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@peterstudley1804 Wow yeh I feel same im 65 now n forgotten only memories

  • @davebuckley1760
    @davebuckley1760 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As always a considered, detailed, affectionate look at our lost history

  • @McMieke
    @McMieke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such lovely buildings. It’s criminal that so many were just knocked over. Thanx for sharing.

  • @Adamscandal-ij9gy
    @Adamscandal-ij9gy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brilliant Paul and a lovely emotional family connection too (it's Adam btw)

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hiya Adam. Nice one cheers 👍😃

  • @BegudMaximan-zp2tc
    @BegudMaximan-zp2tc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once all joined up will be a fabulous journey.
    Ruddington in the North, to Leicester North in the south.
    Well on it's way to achieving a long time dream.
    Good now, even better when completed, making it the number one!
    Like going back in time to a bygone era!
    Quite amazing any of it ever survived at all, considering the attitude prevailent in the early 1960s towards railway operations in the UK.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im looking forward to it. I really hope to see the old Ruddington station one day back in service too.

    • @BegudMaximan-zp2tc
      @BegudMaximan-zp2tc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WobblyRunner yeah we all are 👍

  • @stefanjarrett1667
    @stefanjarrett1667 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mum will always love you also in spirit ❤

    • @stefanjarrett1667
      @stefanjarrett1667 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I want to come and visit the railway in the new year hope by then we know where we stand with the council allowing the goahead for the work to start

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fingers crossed. It all seems to have gone quiet with the planning. Not sure when a decision is due.

    • @stefanjarrett1667
      @stefanjarrett1667 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your mum was a train spotter to

  • @boblovell5789
    @boblovell5789 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Admire your work ethic. If your Mum is looking down, and I'm sure she is, she would be pretty impressed as we all are. Looking forward to the next episode.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Bob. Nice words :)

  • @NiceCakeMix
    @NiceCakeMix 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very nice video and a nice photo of you and your mother too. I would like to see these 2 railways join up as it would be a nice ride

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you 👍
      I'm looking forward to seeing the Reunification progress.

  • @chrischapman7514
    @chrischapman7514 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a brilliant video my favourite preserved railway be great to see it joined up again go there quite alot.Even driven a Deltic on there.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, driven a Deltic? Great stuff. What an experience.

    • @chrischapman7514
      @chrischapman7514 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WobblyRunner Driver experiance day Paul was brilliant.

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I used to live near the Great Central Waggon and Carriage works in Dukinfield, and I remember as a kid seeing a steam engine in the yard at the Globe lane entrance. They often left the gates open off the road. I'm not sure what loco it was, I have a sneaky feeling it was a black five, and it was in a very sorry state with rust and steam leaking all over the place. This would be around 1968 right at the end of the steam era, and I was 4 years old. The waggon works is still there, although a lot of it has changed and the brick work has been clad over.
    Another feature I remember was a huge 3 legged lattice work crane in the corner of the yard that was used for moving things around, Unfortunately that has long gone.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment. I just looked up Dunkinfield after reading that I wasn't aware of the old works. Fascinating history. I do remember going to Guide Bridge when very young and the station being a lot more grand than it is today.

  • @daystatesniper01
    @daystatesniper01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video and lovely photo of you and your mum , looking forward to the rest of these cheers

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many thanks! Part 2 should be out later this week.

  • @johannesfeigl5309
    @johannesfeigl5309 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely videothak you for posting enjoyedevery second!😊

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much Johannes

  • @stephenbamber7408
    @stephenbamber7408 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks ever so much Stephen

  • @kennethsimms1128
    @kennethsimms1128 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just discovered your excellent videos Paul. Recognised you too when I'm at the Great Central Volunteering. Loved the poignant moment with your late Mother at Loughborough too. Must have evoked fond memories too.
    I'm very much looking forward to Part 2.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for much.
      Keep up the great work. The railway is always so beautifully presented and staff & volunteers so friendly

  • @davidahugill99
    @davidahugill99 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Paul ………visited the GCR in the 70s , I’m well overdue for another visit ! Remember our shed bashes round the Leicester and Rugby areas in the 1960s when all the coal mines were working and steam trains everywhere . Born 1946 so ww2 had only just finished……the younger ones need to know the folly of war and the causes ……..Let’s hope it doesn’t happen again . Best wishes , Dave H Carnforth

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much Dave. Back when shed were interesting :)

  • @johnlaw3323
    @johnlaw3323 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video many thanks for making and sharing. Really looking forward to the rest of the series.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much John. Glad you're enjoying them.

  • @scottc1589
    @scottc1589 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Paul, a very enjoyable video. Last night I stopped at 10:45 and checked out what had been filmed there. When I saw a movie with John Thaw in it that my wife and I had never watched - Goodnight Mr. Tom - we decided to check it out. John Thaw was his usual brilliant self, and it was great seeing the GCHR - especially the stations - in the flick. Thanks for all your effort! 🚂

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers Scott. That is really spooky. I've got Goodnight Mr Tom on my Sky recordings. But I have no idea how or why it is there. I assumed the wife had recorded it.

    • @scottc1589
      @scottc1589 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WobblyRunner That's pretty funny. For me, it's one of the advantages of being married, as when I find something unexpected or out of place in my life, I'll wonder if my better half has had a hand in it. Not that it's a bad thing, but it's often the explanation.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Translated in my house as "I spend most of my time looking for things " 😃

  • @DJ_K666
    @DJ_K666 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you get the chance, the dining train is excellent. Our model railway club (Daventry MRC) does it at Christmas.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good shout. I've never got round to doing a dining train. I'd love to do the fish and chip one on the NYMR. That probably sums up my level of elegance 😊

    • @DJ_K666
      @DJ_K666 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@WobblyRunner Heh that'd be a good one. As long as the chips are done in beef dripping like the chippy in Braunston.

  • @gaz11h
    @gaz11h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love visiting Great Central railway and remember back when the were starting out on the 70's as MLST main line steam trust when it was just the station at Loughborough at that time there was a fence under the bridge at Loughborough station I can't remember seeing any lines beyond the fence so wether it was just railbeds I'm not sure but I do remember the miniature railway that ran alongside the track now long gone

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow some great memory there Gaz. That would have made a great railway restoration series back then

  • @maestromanification
    @maestromanification 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting video Paul, only been there once. I love that mechanical colourlight at quorn.
    Shame it has concrete sleepers on down line

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ooooh I didn't even notice the different sleepers. I suppose they're readily available over the last 20 years.

  • @robinkey4499
    @robinkey4499 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'VE BEEN VOLUNTEERING FOR 50 YEARS AT GCR WHERE I LIVE MY HOUSE BACK ON TO MSLR

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Robin. That's some great service you've given there.

  • @ceanothus_bluemoon
    @ceanothus_bluemoon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been following this closely for the last few years as they renovated the bridges, replaced the one over MML etc. I just hope the proposed viaduct is a bit less modern in appearance than the initial artists impression to fit in with the rest of the line. I liked the engineering brick cladding of the preformed concrete on the Midland bridge. Other than that, I can't wait to see it happen. Lovely pic with your mum!

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great stuff. It's a terrific story isnt it. Was great to finally go and actually see it in person. There is a new update on the new viaduct out this week I see. Still looks a little modern, but I suppose it is better than nothing for the time being :)

  • @TheGrimStoic
    @TheGrimStoic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the very nice video.
    (The opening music is vaguely american)

  • @declanjoyce8640
    @declanjoyce8640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lovely...cheers!

    • @mikeslipper1779
      @mikeslipper1779 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fine and interesting commentary...

  • @ThePhosphater
    @ThePhosphater 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very enjoyable video

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @michaelhaywood8262
    @michaelhaywood8262 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went there in the autumn of 1990 [southern section]. At the time hope for a northern extension to Ruddington was mentioned, seems like it may finally materialise.
    I seem to remember that there is still a connection with National Rail [still BR in 1990] at Loughborough, separate stations but the distance was walkable. Could you please either confirm or correct this.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's correct. The link to the mainline is only a short distance from the end of the southern section

  • @andypandy9013
    @andypandy9013 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There are more than two Heritage Railways in the East Midlands. Take The Battlefield Line for example. 🙂

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is indeed. I've covered many of them. But this series is just about the GCR Mainline that Im covering.

  • @amr1919ms
    @amr1919ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello:
    No hablo Inglés: lo he comprendido por traducción automática.
    Yo deseo la reunificacion del GCR y me alegraré cuando se haga realidad.
    Best Regards from Spain, Europe.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hola.
      Gracias por mirar y ponerse en contacto. Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado. Esperemos que la reunificación avance pronto.
      Cuidarse.

    • @amr1919ms
      @amr1919ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WobblyRunner Hi Wobbly y todos:
      Gracias por su respuesta:
      Me gusta mucho el ferrocarril británico antiguo y el gran trabajo que ustedes hacen, por ejemplo en Quorn.
      En España hubo mucho material Británico por ejemplo Cravens en el ferrocarril de vía 1000 mm Olot-Girona.
      Best Regards.

  • @themackeler5011
    @themackeler5011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Which is the best place to go and park the car for trips up and down the line please, great vidioes as normal.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 😊
      I always seem to find quorn easy to park at. Loughborough seems a bit chaotic around the station.
      I thing there's a bit of road parking at Leicester North too.

    • @themackeler5011
      @themackeler5011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WobblyRunner thanks I will be going soon for a visit years since I have been , really liked your High Peak trail which I cycled some last year and cromford canal keep them coming I find them very interesting.

  • @tre243t
    @tre243t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Errr - there are around 10 heritage railways in the East Mids off the top off my head!
    Battlefield Line
    Peak Rail
    GCR
    GCR (N))
    Ecclesbourne
    Midland Railway Centre
    Northampton & Lamport
    Crich Tramway Museum (Trams)
    Barrow Hill Roundhouse
    Nene Valley Railway

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There sure are. I've videos on some of those ones. This series is just about the GCR mainline.

  • @andrewcutts3197
    @andrewcutts3197 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You forgot Shackerstone, also in Leicestershire. And yes, I know it’s not the Great Central.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do need to visit the Battlefield line.

  • @meiriongwril9696
    @meiriongwril9696 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    *separated

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh dear. If only I hadnt just published that into to all the videos 😖

  • @johnburns4017
    @johnburns4017 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can't you get your eye seen to?

  • @PaddingtonbearNZ
    @PaddingtonbearNZ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Please pan a bit slower🙂

  • @DoctorSpinola
    @DoctorSpinola 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I started watching this and switched off due to the pathetic obsession with World War II. For God's sake grow up.

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lovely.
      What obsession with the World War? Other than the station being themed on it.

    • @Greggs30806
      @Greggs30806 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think the only one here that needs to grow up is yourself mate.
      He literally only mentioned world war 2 once and you're getting mad over it, grow up 😂

    • @Greggs30806
      @Greggs30806 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@WobblyRunnerDon't worry about him, I don't understand his beef with your "obsession with WW2" but that's his problem is not yours.
      Great video btw can't wait for part two 👍

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Greggs30806 Cheers . Glad you enjoyed it. Next one should be along by Friday :)

  • @hiworldstephensonultranate290
    @hiworldstephensonultranate290 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Touching n Nice of u n mum reminds me of my parents bringing me on trains sad too where hv yrs Gone!!🚂🛤️

    • @WobblyRunner
      @WobblyRunner  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much. Plenty of reasons to be thankful for all the great places and experiences growing up :)

    • @hiworldstephensonultranate290
      @hiworldstephensonultranate290 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Highlighter