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.
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.
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! ❤😊👍
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.
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👍
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.
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 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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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! 🚂
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.
@@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.
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 😊
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
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!
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 :)
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.
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 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.
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.
@@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.
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
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 😂
@@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 👍
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.
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.
A lovely video....and a lovely tribute to your Mum ❤️🩹
Many thanks :)
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! ❤😊👍
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.
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👍
Cheers Jim. I hope they can get East Leake into a similar setup
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.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍😊
Me too. It's a great story to follow isn't it.
I'm old enough to remember steam trains at Marylebone station, and thundering through harrow on the hill!
That must have been some sight!
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.
Fingers crossed for you Stephen.
I bet the 8F was a beast to drive. It looked so effortless.
@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.
@stephendavies6949 what a terrific experience
@@WobblyRunner I recall thinking the Robinson 04 seemed a much more civilised loco, despite it being decades older than the 8F.
@@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.
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.
Cheers Peter, glad you're enjoying them. I missed 1981 by a single day. I just crept in under 1980 :)
@@peterstudley1804 Wow yeh I feel same im 65 now n forgotten only memories
As always a considered, detailed, affectionate look at our lost history
Cheers Dave
Such lovely buildings. It’s criminal that so many were just knocked over. Thanx for sharing.
Brilliant Paul and a lovely emotional family connection too (it's Adam btw)
Hiya Adam. Nice one cheers 👍😃
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.
Im looking forward to it. I really hope to see the old Ruddington station one day back in service too.
@@WobblyRunner yeah we all are 👍
Mum will always love you also in spirit ❤
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
Fingers crossed. It all seems to have gone quiet with the planning. Not sure when a decision is due.
Your mum was a train spotter to
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.
Cheers Bob. Nice words :)
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
Thank you 👍
I'm looking forward to seeing the Reunification progress.
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.
Wow, driven a Deltic? Great stuff. What an experience.
@@WobblyRunner Driver experiance day Paul was brilliant.
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.
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.
Nice video and lovely photo of you and your mum , looking forward to the rest of these cheers
Many thanks! Part 2 should be out later this week.
Lovely videothak you for posting enjoyedevery second!😊
Thanks very much Johannes
Thanks
Thanks ever so much Stephen
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.
Thanks for much.
Keep up the great work. The railway is always so beautifully presented and staff & volunteers so friendly
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
Thanks very much Dave. Back when shed were interesting :)
Great video many thanks for making and sharing. Really looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks very much John. Glad you're enjoying them.
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! 🚂
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.
@@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.
Translated in my house as "I spend most of my time looking for things " 😃
If you get the chance, the dining train is excellent. Our model railway club (Daventry MRC) does it at Christmas.
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 😊
@WobblyRunner Heh that'd be a good one. As long as the chips are done in beef dripping like the chippy in Braunston.
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
Wow some great memory there Gaz. That would have made a great railway restoration series back then
Interesting video Paul, only been there once. I love that mechanical colourlight at quorn.
Shame it has concrete sleepers on down line
Ooooh I didn't even notice the different sleepers. I suppose they're readily available over the last 20 years.
I'VE BEEN VOLUNTEERING FOR 50 YEARS AT GCR WHERE I LIVE MY HOUSE BACK ON TO MSLR
Nice one Robin. That's some great service you've given there.
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!
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 :)
Thank you for the very nice video.
(The opening music is vaguely american)
Lovely...cheers!
Fine and interesting commentary...
very enjoyable video
Glad you enjoyed it
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.
That's correct. The link to the mainline is only a short distance from the end of the southern section
There are more than two Heritage Railways in the East Midlands. Take The Battlefield Line for example. 🙂
There is indeed. I've covered many of them. But this series is just about the GCR Mainline that Im covering.
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.
Hola.
Gracias por mirar y ponerse en contacto. Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado. Esperemos que la reunificación avance pronto.
Cuidarse.
@@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.
Which is the best place to go and park the car for trips up and down the line please, great vidioes as normal.
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.
@@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.
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
There sure are. I've videos on some of those ones. This series is just about the GCR mainline.
You forgot Shackerstone, also in Leicestershire. And yes, I know it’s not the Great Central.
I do need to visit the Battlefield line.
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Oh dear. If only I hadnt just published that into to all the videos 😖
Can't you get your eye seen to?
Thank you
Please pan a bit slower🙂
I started watching this and switched off due to the pathetic obsession with World War II. For God's sake grow up.
Lovely.
What obsession with the World War? Other than the station being themed on it.
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 😂
@@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 👍
😊
@Greggs30806 Cheers . Glad you enjoyed it. Next one should be along by Friday :)
Touching n Nice of u n mum reminds me of my parents bringing me on trains sad too where hv yrs Gone!!🚂🛤️
Thanks very much. Plenty of reasons to be thankful for all the great places and experiences growing up :)
Thanks Highlighter