I live in States and we don’t use the term “pacer” here. Is a pacer basically a subway, metro or underground car with an engine built in so any car/carriage can pull all the others?
Leigh S a pacer is a cheap, bumpy train, the first designs were like a bus chassis on container flatcars fitted with diesel engines. Ok this is exaggerated. Just google it .
When I was a child (and a teenager) we lived in Croydon and many family holidays were spent at Broadstairs. I well remember Morrelli's, and the fountain into which my dad surreptitiously slipped some washing up liquid with predictable results! 45 years ago, my then girlfriend joined us on holiday and we got engaged there! We've been back a few times since - most recently in the October half-term last year when it was warm enough for people to be swimming in the sea. We made sure to enjoy an ice-cream at Morrelli's. Thanks for renewing fond memories.
Thanks for that. As a kid,(45 years ago) I lived in London and my Aunt lived in Birchington. Many school holidays spent exploring the Isle of Thanet ( Birchington, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate). A lovely trip down memory lane expertly presented by yourself and Vicki. Thanks again.
WoW (!!) you guys have stumbled into potentially the makings of a Hit Show. The format needs some tightening (a little chaotic and distracted this run) but a concept works and you can run with- “Vicki’s Tour” fascinating. She has a talent/gift of conducting a guided tour within real life museum …. Suggest Vicki be more in control of the audience next go.
totally dig the all the stations series. And the continuing "Vicki Explores" videos are great, too. I'm holding out hope for "All The Castles". Planning a vacation to Corrour next summer. Hope to see you guys on a train in the U.K. then.
I like Paul's "Clangers" impression. I worked in an office for a few years, and one day I was just having a little arm-stretch and a yawn (as you do), and a colleague immediately pointed and shouted out "BAGPUSS!!" This vid brought back some happy memories!
lived in Margate for nearly 30 years & loved Broadstairs. Many visits to Morrellies & agree the town is high on the "Quaintness Scale". Thanks for bring back so many memories
Enjoyed the Video & as I'm from Broadstairs its made me Reminisce about the old days! Its also made me a little Home Sick! But Really Enjoyed Watching the Video as always Guys! A Big Thank You from Me!
Ed, I can relate I lived in Broadstairs and went to school there in the in the early seventies. Do you remember the the Old Curiosity shop in harbour street?
Can I recommend a Vicki Explores in Folkestone. Its got culture with the Triennial happening at the moment with lots of art around the town plus it has a lot of history with trains with Folkestone Harbour Station and the Foord Viaduct. Also the nearby town of Sandgate is where HG Wells lived... (Just a possibility)
Vicki and Geoff should come and explore Portsmouth! It didn't get much love during All The Stations, but we have the Dickens connection too, and Brunel (both born here), two castles, two cathedrals, the remnants of an old canal, part of which ended up as the railway line, ferry and hovercraft connections to the Isle of Wight, the location of a famous shot from 1970s Doctor Who, and... that's probably about it, to be honest, but that's enough to be getting on with for now.
3:00 "Not Danger Mouse" Aw, 'eck! Thank you both for a lovely video! It showcases a part of Britain that maybe not a lot of Britons may see and puts the nice parts on display for those outside of Britain.
Your comment about, of course, having visited "all the STATIONS" got me thinking. Will you now feel a compulsion for the rest of your days to immediately visit any and all new stations as they open?
THEY DID NOT VISIT ALL THE STATIONS,, MOST THEY ONLY STOPPED AT AND NEVER LEFT THE TRAINS, SO THEY DID NOT EXPLORE MOST STATIONS - THEY NEED TO GET THEIR FACTS RIGHT/
I love the Clangers. One of our friends records them and shows them before our Doctor Who club meetings. We also show the New Thunderbirds, Wallace and Grommet, Shaun the Sheep. We just wish BBC wouldn't block us from watching more of it!
Definitely easier to film before it starts getting dark early haha less of a shot of the train going into the distance more a shot of the train being consumed by the darkness immediately outside the station 😂 (great video as always loving the Vicki explores continuation of all the stations)
10:25: Properly British. The taxi turns up really early and you feel you have to leave dinner early and sit in a cold station so as not to inconvenience the driver.
You missed out on the real 39 Steps (Stairs) in North Foreland. Based on the Hannay/ John Buchan Novels. Also, Winston Churchill spent many a summer holiday in Broadstairs My nerdy knowledge stems from my boarding school days in North Foreland. Also spent many a weekend exit eating great ice cream at Morelli’s and at the Great Expectations restaurant when my parents would visit. Good times
Back in the 60s there was a Morelli's in Folkestone. I believe the owner was a certain Mr Morelli. He had cars with number plates MM1, MM2 etc up to about MM10. (I think).
Vicki Explores - till Jeff shows up, again and again, then brings in his mates. Vicki keeps trying to explore - Nope! More Jeff. Jeff's found another buddy. "Vicki? Talkin to my mates" Vicki finds something .. nah more Jeff.
Love the format. Geoff is lovely but does need to shut up a bit more when the title of the video is "Vicki explores". Maybe you could flag the next one as "Geoff interrupts" instead so we know to skip it. The comment below about tightening up a bit is well made.
For some reason there is a weird gap in age group where if I talk to anyone 18 or under (I'm 19 btw) nobody knows about the clangers (original not the bad remake), bagpuss, Ivor the engine or especially the herbs which was my favourite and unfortunately went through 2 VHS tapes as I ran them out, Some don't even know who Mary Poppins is or have never watched chitty chitty bang bang or the sound of music.
A Class 375 pulls in Geoff: Is that a pacer or a electrostar Vicki: ... me: BLEACH AT THE READY Vicki: Electrostar Me: Thank god Vicki: No Wait... Me:...........................................
I wonder what the 'ALL CAPS' comment would have been on Geoff's share in this "Vicky Explores" video ... Do miss 'm (the comments) in a funny sort of way.
You really must discover how the lovely Japanese train drivers ..on their amazing railways.. ALWAYS "POINT AND SAY!" It's really really wonderful. In Japan they believe that it's the ONLY way to run and drive railways. Perhaps Geoff is turning Japanese...cue music.
I love Vicki's facial; expressions, especially the ones that say "Geoff - Shut up and let me GET ON WITH IT!!!"
Yeah, she looked a bit peeved when Geoff interrupted her. I suppose she should be used to it.
Vicki could explore my local Tesco and it would still be worth watching. A natural.
No, Tesco is horrible. Aldi though...
Al-di stations? 😁
Ted Heaths parents lived there near Dumpton Gap I delivered newspapers to there house in the early 70's.
Tesco??? Vicki Explores Gerard's Cross could be worth doing then!!
Roy Cousins
Al-di confirmed
All the Station is sponsored by Aldi
Vicki knows two train types: 1) Pacers 2) Not Pacers
Paul Devey and her cute little Parry People Mover
The electrostar
That sums it up quite nicely doesn't it ?
I live in States and we don’t use the term “pacer” here. Is a pacer basically a subway, metro or underground car with an engine built in so any car/carriage can pull all the others?
Leigh S a pacer is a cheap, bumpy train, the first designs were like a bus chassis on container flatcars fitted with diesel engines. Ok this is exaggerated. Just google it .
When I was a child (and a teenager) we lived in Croydon and many family holidays were spent at Broadstairs.
I well remember Morrelli's, and the fountain into which my dad surreptitiously slipped some washing up liquid with predictable results!
45 years ago, my then girlfriend joined us on holiday and we got engaged there! We've been back a few times since - most recently in the October half-term last year when it was warm enough for people to be swimming in the sea. We made sure to enjoy an ice-cream at Morrelli's.
Thanks for renewing fond memories.
Love the Vicki explores videos.
Thanks for that. As a kid,(45 years ago) I lived in London and my Aunt lived in Birchington. Many school holidays spent exploring the Isle of Thanet ( Birchington, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate). A lovely trip down memory lane expertly presented by yourself and Vicki. Thanks again.
I was sold on Broadstairs just by your drone video Geoff. And Paul's moustache IS awesome
Love Morrellis. Love Broadstairs. Impressed with Paul & his moustache! Great video, keep 'em coming!
That was a fun jaunt. Vicki rocks! More, please?
WoW (!!) you guys have stumbled into potentially the makings of a Hit Show. The format needs some tightening (a little chaotic and distracted this run) but a concept works and you can run with- “Vicki’s Tour” fascinating. She has a talent/gift of conducting a guided tour within real life museum …. Suggest Vicki be more in control of the audience next go.
The Clangers mural is absolutely wonderful. Oliver Postgate was a genius and I adore his work.
I think 'Vicky Explores' should really be 80 to 90% just Vicky
totally dig the all the stations series. And the continuing "Vicki Explores" videos are great, too. I'm holding out hope for "All The Castles". Planning a vacation to Corrour next summer. Hope to see you guys on a train in the U.K. then.
I like Paul's "Clangers" impression. I worked in an office for a few years, and one day I was just having a little arm-stretch and a yawn (as you do), and a colleague immediately pointed and shouted out "BAGPUSS!!" This vid brought back some happy memories!
lived in Margate for nearly 30 years & loved Broadstairs. Many visits to Morrellies & agree the town is high on the "Quaintness Scale". Thanks for bring back so many memories
Enjoyed the Video & as I'm from Broadstairs its made me Reminisce about the old days! Its also made me a little Home Sick! But Really Enjoyed Watching the Video as always Guys! A Big Thank You from Me!
Ed, I can relate I lived in Broadstairs and went to school there in the in the early seventies. Do you remember the the Old Curiosity shop in harbour street?
Can I recommend a Vicki Explores in Folkestone. Its got culture with the Triennial happening at the moment with lots of art around the town plus it has a lot of history with trains with Folkestone Harbour Station and the Foord Viaduct. Also the nearby town of Sandgate is where HG Wells lived... (Just a possibility)
Vicki and Geoff should come and explore Portsmouth! It didn't get much love during All The Stations, but we have the Dickens connection too, and Brunel (both born here), two castles, two cathedrals, the remnants of an old canal, part of which ended up as the railway line, ferry and hovercraft connections to the Isle of Wight, the location of a famous shot from 1970s Doctor Who, and... that's probably about it, to be honest, but that's enough to be getting on with for now.
3:00 "Not Danger Mouse" Aw, 'eck! Thank you both for a lovely video! It showcases a part of Britain that maybe not a lot of Britons may see and puts the nice parts on display for those outside of Britain.
Love the "exploring" videos.
Vicki needs her own Vicki explores theme music!
she does, right?
I was obsessed with Ivor the Engine as a child and it's finally referenced on All the Stations. Fantastic.
Nice video - keep 'em coming! :)
Your comment about, of course, having visited "all the STATIONS" got me thinking. Will you now feel a compulsion for the rest of your days to immediately visit any and all new stations as they open?
Kenilworth!
THEY DID NOT VISIT ALL THE STATIONS,, MOST THEY ONLY STOPPED AT AND NEVER LEFT THE TRAINS, SO THEY DID NOT EXPLORE MOST STATIONS - THEY NEED TO GET THEIR FACTS RIGHT/
Birchington & Broadstairs are my happy places. The Tartar Frigate Public House - Finest pub on the planet...in Kent...well Thanet anyway.
Another fun video from you two Plus one
i also remember the fun at Lanfair PG.
Re Geoff's comments about filming at night I thought your footage shot in the dark was actually very nice and atmospheric.
As usual Vicki is very good despite Geoff rather spoiling it in places
Would have been better with just Vicki 😅
Oh yeah! Moustache comment. nice one! Hope it was for charity.
Great video, and i love the 'clicky' thing! Very well done.
Great video Vicki Geoff
I love the Clangers. One of our friends records them and shows them before our Doctor Who club meetings. We also show the New Thunderbirds, Wallace and Grommet, Shaun the Sheep. We just wish BBC wouldn't block us from watching more of it!
Oh, haven't been visiting ATS for a bit. Great to be back.
Whitstable is lovely - you definitely need a Vicki Explores there too :)
Definitely easier to film before it starts getting dark early haha less of a shot of the train going into the distance more a shot of the train being consumed by the darkness immediately outside the station 😂 (great video as always loving the Vicki explores continuation of all the stations)
both shows compliment also.
10:25: Properly British. The taxi turns up really early and you feel you have to leave dinner early and sit in a cold station so as not to inconvenience the driver.
One question - HAS IT GOT BROAD STAIRS?
Hope there more of these
Come visit Dover Vickey would love Dover castle
Great video! Appreciate it!
Paul is a wealth of information.
You missed out on the real 39 Steps (Stairs) in North Foreland. Based on the Hannay/ John Buchan Novels.
Also, Winston Churchill spent many a summer holiday in Broadstairs
My nerdy knowledge stems from my boarding school days in North Foreland. Also spent many a weekend exit eating great ice cream at Morelli’s and at the Great Expectations restaurant when my parents would visit. Good times
I see Geoff has started making cameos in other creators videos now th-cam.com/video/28_tNFnMrTk/w-d-xo.htmlm37s
Are you aware of the new Kenilworth station opening next month?
There used to be a branch of Morelli's Cappuccino in the Pallasades shopping centre, above B'ham New St. station until about 2002 (I think).
Back in the 60s there was a Morelli's in Folkestone. I believe the owner was a certain Mr Morelli. He had cars with number plates MM1, MM2 etc up to about MM10. (I think).
I enjoyed this video. I am still waiting for a Harry Potter themed video
Eye To Eye, The Big Gamble: via @bbciplayer - nice old documentary on bbci player at the moment about Broadstairs.
Morelli's is part of my childhood!!
I'm on another planet, she's on the Isle of Thanet.
Great stuff.
A joke about stairs being broad.
The train you left at Broadstairs was a Class 375 Electrostar EMU.
I literally went on a 1 hour detour of Ivor music. Parp parp!
Yay my home town
10:13 What a lovely shot!
Like the night shot of the departing train ... adds drama to the experience
Vicki Explores - till Jeff shows up, again and again, then brings in his mates.
Vicki keeps trying to explore - Nope! More Jeff. Jeff's found another buddy. "Vicki? Talkin to my mates"
Vicki finds something .. nah more Jeff.
Did that postbox get any points in the famous hunt for the Q-word? Nicolas Nickleby, together with Little Dorrit my two favourites by Dickens.
One thing, one IMPORTANT THING you missed was H E Harrington's in Broadstairs - the inspiration for The Two Ronnies "Fork Handles" sketch.
Also when you went to Skegness (Skegvegas) there was some footage shot in the dark on the seafront
Broadstairs - so how wide are the stairs and did you measure them .
I can do an impression of Ivor the Engine...it's very good.
Love the format. Geoff is lovely but does need to shut up a bit more when the title of the video is "Vicki explores". Maybe you could flag the next one as "Geoff interrupts" instead so we know to skip it. The comment below about tightening up a bit is well made.
The clangers have returned to cbeebies
It's a shame Brunell never built a Great Western branch to Broadstairs! Broad gauge to Broadstairs!
For some reason there is a weird gap in age group where if I talk to anyone 18 or under (I'm 19 btw) nobody knows about the clangers (original not the bad remake), bagpuss, Ivor the engine or especially the herbs which was my favourite and unfortunately went through 2 VHS tapes as I ran them out, Some don't even know who Mary Poppins is or have never watched chitty chitty bang bang or the sound of music.
Are the morellli,s any relation to the morello,s in portstewert Northern Ireland?
whitstable? isn't that where peter cushing lived?
I used to work for a bank in Whitstable and used to cash his cheques...
Was he buying vegetables?
Jonathan - he may well have been. I’d ask him how he wanted his cash and he’d reply ‘in fives dear boy...’
#allthedaylight
A Class 375 pulls in
Geoff: Is that a pacer or a electrostar
Vicki: ...
me: BLEACH AT THE READY
Vicki: Electrostar
Me: Thank god
Vicki: No Wait...
Me:...........................................
Bagpuss was filmed in Canterbury
You should do Viki explores Carrick Fergus it has a castle
Bleak House is featured in this weeks Four in a bed on Channel 4
DANGER MOUSE
Vicki my auntie Vicky used to live in chandos square.
Mustache envy over here!
My greatgran lived here
Has vicky considered exploring the Glasgow Subway?
Vicki needs to binge watch Ivor the Engine!
Vicki could have shown us a glimpse of beach...
@Vicki Teleportation by clicking with your fingers? What happened with using your wand.
"...theme to tune to the Clangers"...NOOO! - lol.
What does Vicky say at the very end ?
dammit guys, please tell me next time you come to thanet.
I wonder what the 'ALL CAPS' comment would have been on Geoff's share in this "Vicky Explores" video ... Do miss 'm (the comments) in a funny sort of way.
Vicki should explore sandwich!!
Broadstairs has a serious traffic problem.
And did the Clangers really wear Crocs?
Geoff, let her speak for f@#§s sake.
Wot no Cliff Lift?
I've got that music
A quick click trip
So where's the rest of his beard?😁
Mustache comment.
user number1
# allthemoustaches
What the Dickens is going on here....the clangers live on clanger planet, with the start of the universe, ask the iron chicken...honest ...
skegvegas was in the dark...……………...
Another moustache comment
This pointy stuff is getting a bit OTT.
this will only make us do it more, John.
You really must discover how the lovely Japanese train drivers ..on their amazing railways..
ALWAYS "POINT AND SAY!"
It's really really wonderful.
In Japan they believe that it's the ONLY way to run and drive railways.
Perhaps Geoff is turning Japanese...cue music.
I forgot to say that the Japanese train drivers wear nice white gloves when they point and shoot.
White gloves now please Geoff.
Chuckle
Err
Point and say...
What was I thinking???
OMG
great vid and the clangers is a boring show on this kids programme called Cbeebies
original clangers real animation in the 1970s was much better than the modern remake