Oh that's a pity, same thing stops me riding the Blue Train and the Orient Express, but I really appreciate the things I can do, it's also nice to have a dream, just in case my lottery numbers come up.
The sights and sounds of my youth. Summer at the Bluebell was one of my regular haunts. With camera in hand I clicked away not fullly understanding the full impact of the diesel onslaught taking place at the time.Preserved railways such as this offer us a snapshot of the way it used to be. A slower and gentler way of life. Thank you for posting.
Hi Micheal, how I wish I had photographed the steam hauled Brighton to Exeter train as it flashed by my home in those far off days. It never occurred to me I was watching one of the last steam hauled expresses until it ceased to be a daily event, just a pair of Cromptons at the head on summer Saturdays in it last days. It's nice to be able to slip back in time at preserved railways such as the Bluebell.
Hello Heinz, I've just returned home after a really good tour around Slovakia. I was visiting the Bluebell railway with a friend who was also on the Slovakia tour with me. I'm lucky to have the Bluebell nearby and I'm looking forward to editing and uploading the first of the videos from that tour.
Cheers Joe, I'm glad you liked it. Visiting on a quiet day was really rewarding, easy photograph, along with the staff and volunteers having time to chat between trains.
Wow another awesome video. I really enjoy taking these trips with you. Such beautiful country to see and always such a joy to take trips with you. Thanks for sharing your trips with us. God bless.
So, this quietly sleeping ducks on the railway platform and voices of steam locomotives it's wonderful symbol of your places, surprisingly soothing the soul. :-)
Hi Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The railway has a fine collection of vintage locomotives and carriages along with some of the best preserved stations to be seen anywhere, if you do visit, I'm sure you'll find it a rewarding experience.
Hi Tim, my congratulations to you! Excellent video report about this amazing railway again. I envy you with 'white envy' because you live near to this railway, where this beautiful traditions are carefully preserved. At least because watching these videos brings me back to my near 'steam railway' to sweet childhood :-) Such videos every time lift my spirits. Thank you again and again. Good luke!
Cheers Chuck, I'm glad you enjoyed it. This railway operates for most of the year, not just high days and holidays giving it the really authentic feel of a proper working railway, Seeing small children waving to the driver takes me back in time to childhood days, just as you describe. My childhood has long gone, but it still feels good when the driver gives a cheery wave.
Of course, dear Tim, it's really best that this railway are worked permanently. It take many people this gives 'cheery wave'! :-) It's above trivial turistical 'scenic' rare trains... Just IMHO
The Bluebell Railway does a very good job in creating a convincing scene from the days when steam was common place and train drivers waved to children.
It seems to me, -- judging from what I saw in the two films about this railroad -- that more love to own work is main condition for same kind of people who work there. For example, it true to mans such as who creating models of old railways. Such as you also filmed not so long ago. And this love is main thing in these life fact! And from here and that amazing atmosphere of the old good life. So, here iron-and-steel around, but even ducks feel safe: they already know with their infallible instinct that no one will offend them... ;-) Good luck!
My wife makes me smile, she says these railways exist to stop recently retired men from getting under their wives feet at home. I think there is an element of truth in what she says, these railways offer a wonderful transition from full time work to full time retirement. Many of these railways would close without this vital pool of free volunteer labour, now the retirement age has been raised I hope it doesn't have a detrimental effect on heritage railways. The world is a better place because of volunteers, whether they work on a railways, look after museums, drive the elderly to hospital appointments or look after village flower beds.
Them Little Buildings Are Like Services On The Motorway, But You have To Do Your Own Catering And Don't Forget To Empty the Bucket. Or The Correct Answer Is They Are Refuge Huts For Lineside Workers Commonly called PWAY Staff (Permanent Way) Track Workers.
Those little huts with chimneys are gangers huts, used by permanent way workers to shelter in poor weather, also used for tea and meal breaks. In the past some of the tools used to maintain the track was stored in them. Today they are not really used, although there presence does add to the authentic atmosphere the railway seeks to create.
Aah, another upload fromTimsvideochannel1! I ALWAYS make time for these! Another great effort too, but then, they've ALL been great. Ever thought of narrating your videos, Tim? Just a thought! Cheers!
Hi Neil, glad you enjoyed it. I have tried narration, I speak at the start of this video - th-cam.com/video/IzsRJEhTCTc/w-d-xo.html - the trouble is, I don't like the sound of my own voice. I might give it another go some when. I find the narration on your videos, useful and it saves having to use subtitles. I meet a lot of interesting people and I'd like to include some of their conversations in my videos, but what I really need is someone for them to speak to on camera.
I'm a former community radio presenter so, for me, narration sort of comes naturally. On some occasions I might "wing it" with off-the-cuff narration recorded directly to the voice track on the software I'm using, but generally I prepare and record a narration script, then drop it onto a spare audio track, splitting the audio track at the end of each comment, cutting, then pasting at the next point where narration is planned. It's a laborious process but it gets the results I'm after. Cheers, Tim.
If I had your confidence I'd narrate my videos, trouble is I'd have to do more research to make sure I'd got my facts right. Maybe when I get round to retiring from full time work I'll have more time to spend on the editing.
Maybe, when I have some spare time, I'll give it a go. Trouble is spare time is hard to come by at the moment and I've got a few years to go before I retire.
When I arrived I was surprised to see so many ducks and even when the trains started running some some still didn't want to move their r's and stayed put. I think people might feed them, I'm sure I saw some Jacob's Cream Quacker wrappers in the bin.
I somehow don't think I'd be a match for the conductor(s) of that line, Their humour's cornier than mine! LOL(hey, that rhymed! I'm a poet and I didn't even noet[know it]! LOL again).
Nothing to beat a good old choo-choo. Thanks for a chuffing good vid!
Hi, it is nice to hear from you, a quiet day on this wonderful railway takes some beating, just like walking through a time portal into 1956.
would really love to come out and experience this for real. Just a little short of money
Oh that's a pity, same thing stops me riding the Blue Train and the Orient Express, but I really appreciate the things I can do, it's also nice to have a dream, just in case my lottery numbers come up.
Yep...you never know!
The sights and sounds of my youth. Summer at the Bluebell was one of my regular haunts. With camera in hand I clicked away not fullly understanding the full impact of the diesel onslaught taking place at the time.Preserved railways such as this offer us a snapshot of the way it used to be. A slower and gentler way of life. Thank you for posting.
Hi Micheal, how I wish I had photographed the steam hauled Brighton to Exeter train as it flashed by my home in those far off days. It never occurred to me I was watching one of the last steam hauled expresses until it ceased to be a daily event, just a pair of Cromptons at the head on summer Saturdays in it last days. It's nice to be able to slip back in time at preserved railways such as the Bluebell.
You didn't promise too much, Tim. Again a great day at your 'home line' full of calm and carefree. - Heinz
Hello Heinz, I've just returned home after a really good tour around Slovakia. I was visiting the Bluebell railway with a friend who was also on the Slovakia tour with me. I'm lucky to have the Bluebell nearby and I'm looking forward to editing and uploading the first of the videos from that tour.
Great video shots at the Bluebell Railway mate 😉
Cheers Joe, I'm glad you liked it. Visiting on a quiet day was really rewarding, easy photograph, along with the staff and volunteers having time to chat between trains.
This is true.
Wow another awesome video. I really enjoy taking these trips with you. Such beautiful country to see and always such a joy to take trips with you. Thanks for sharing your trips with us. God bless.
This is one of my local heritage railroads, running through typical Sussex countryside. Its nice to show you the county I live in.
So, this quietly sleeping ducks on the railway platform and voices of steam locomotives it's wonderful symbol of your places, surprisingly soothing the soul. :-)
The ducks know the train will follow the tracks and they are safe sleeping so close.
Brilliant.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Lovely images Tim. I may put this on my list to see when I am in the UK later in the year.
Hi Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The railway has a fine collection of vintage locomotives and carriages along with some of the best preserved stations to be seen anywhere, if you do visit, I'm sure you'll find it a rewarding experience.
If you haven't seen it yet, SEE IT!! also Sussex is beautiful
This is a very good Video.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
nice weather too
I was lucky, it was good day out.
Hi Tim, my congratulations to you! Excellent video report about this amazing railway again. I envy you with 'white envy' because you live near to this railway, where this beautiful traditions are carefully preserved. At least because watching these videos brings me back to my near 'steam railway' to sweet childhood :-) Such videos every time lift my spirits. Thank you again and again. Good luke!
Cheers Chuck, I'm glad you enjoyed it. This railway operates for most of the year, not just high days and holidays giving it the really authentic feel of a proper working railway, Seeing small children waving to the driver takes me back in time to childhood days, just as you describe. My childhood has long gone, but it still feels good when the driver gives a cheery wave.
Of course, dear Tim, it's really best that this railway are worked permanently. It take many people this gives 'cheery wave'! :-) It's above trivial turistical 'scenic' rare trains... Just IMHO
The Bluebell Railway does a very good job in creating a convincing scene from the days when steam was common place and train drivers waved to children.
It seems to me, -- judging from what I saw in the two films about this railroad -- that more love to own work is main condition for same kind of people who work there. For example, it true to mans such as who creating models of old railways. Such as you also filmed not so long ago. And this love is main thing in these life fact! And from here and that amazing atmosphere of the old good life. So, here iron-and-steel around, but even ducks feel safe: they already know with their infallible instinct that no one will offend them... ;-) Good luck!
My wife makes me smile, she says these railways exist to stop recently retired men from getting under their wives feet at home. I think there is an element of truth in what she says, these railways offer a wonderful transition from full time work to full time retirement. Many of these railways would close without this vital pool of free volunteer labour, now the retirement age has been raised I hope it doesn't have a detrimental effect on heritage railways. The world is a better place because of volunteers, whether they work on a railways, look after museums, drive the elderly to hospital appointments or look after village flower beds.
This are nice Steam locomotives.
The Bluebell railway has a wonderful collection of steam locomotives and old carriages.
Fajne filmy robisz :)
Pozdrawiam z Polski
Witam, Cieszę się, cieszyć się nimi, najlepsze życzenia z Anglii.
:) Thank you, each other
Awesome ty
Thank you, it was a great day out.
thanks for sharing this lovely trip!
You are welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Whats the story with those little buildings with chimneys along the route?
Them Little Buildings Are Like Services On The Motorway, But You have To Do Your Own Catering And Don't Forget To Empty the Bucket.
Or The Correct Answer Is They Are Refuge Huts For Lineside Workers Commonly called PWAY Staff (Permanent Way) Track Workers.
Those little huts with chimneys are gangers huts, used by permanent way workers to shelter in poor weather, also used for tea and meal breaks. In the past some of the tools used to maintain the track was stored in them. Today they are not really used, although there presence does add to the authentic atmosphere the railway seeks to create.
Interesting, thanks!
Aah, another upload fromTimsvideochannel1! I ALWAYS make time for these! Another great effort too, but then, they've ALL been great. Ever thought of narrating your videos, Tim? Just a thought! Cheers!
Hi Neil, glad you enjoyed it. I have tried narration, I speak at the start of this video - th-cam.com/video/IzsRJEhTCTc/w-d-xo.html - the trouble is, I don't like the sound of my own voice. I might give it another go some when. I find the narration on your videos, useful and it saves having to use subtitles. I meet a lot of interesting people and I'd like to include some of their conversations in my videos, but what I really need is someone for them to speak to on camera.
I'm a former community radio presenter so, for me, narration sort of comes naturally. On some occasions I might "wing it" with off-the-cuff narration recorded directly to the voice track on the software I'm using, but generally I prepare and record a narration script, then drop it onto a spare audio track, splitting the audio track at the end of each comment, cutting, then pasting at the next point where narration is planned. It's a laborious process but it gets the results I'm after. Cheers, Tim.
If I had your confidence I'd narrate my videos, trouble is I'd have to do more research to make sure I'd got my facts right. Maybe when I get round to retiring from full time work I'll have more time to spend on the editing.
Go with the knowledge you have at hand, plus your observations, that's a pretty god place to start.
Maybe, when I have some spare time, I'll give it a go. Trouble is spare time is hard to come by at the moment and I've got a few years to go before I retire.
All those ducks on the platform at Sheffield Park....Does that mean the place was "quacking" up? LOL
When I arrived I was surprised to see so many ducks and even when the trains started running some some still didn't want to move their r's and stayed put. I think people might feed them, I'm sure I saw some Jacob's Cream Quacker wrappers in the bin.
I wonder who paid the "bill" for the cream "quackers"?(oh dear, these puns are getting bad!!! LOL)
You will get offered a job on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway if it re-opens.
I somehow don't think I'd be a match for the conductor(s) of that line, Their humour's cornier than mine! LOL(hey, that rhymed! I'm a poet and I didn't even noet[know it]! LOL again).