Dear Tony, please don't ever stop doing your comments in the end, especially the most personal ones. I find myself wondering how you are, how your family is, how your dogs are... You guys became family, because you're such a sweet person and always wish the best to everyone as well. So please, keep it going, will you? It's a sweetness that one doesn't find very often in life these days...
I totally agree! I often relisten to the stories and skip ahead just to hear Tony talk about everything. I miss his late night radio talks so much. They're still here on yt and I've about worn them them out I've listened to them so many times ❤
How wonderful that you mentioned The Signalman. I had been reminded of it several times during this very immersive tale. Then The Signalman leads me to The 9.30 Up Train, which is another favorite. The way Dr. Lyons discusses how "science has done good for mankind, but it has done mischief, too," it very nearly explains my life philosophy. Thank you, for another great upload! Also, the Moria reference was quite welcome. We can't wait for another installment of Ashridge. Enjoy your upcoming holiday!
Always love these stories. Especially this one. Brought back memories of my track inspections through Totley Tunnel and Cowburn tunnel. When you've walked those on your own on a Saturday night. You need a strong mind.
Mr. Tony, I hope you had a relaxing getaway. I'm glad to have you back, slaving over the microphone for us mere mortals. Have always been a Rail Fan (Train Spotter for your side of the pond) and really enjoy Train related ghost stories. Enjoyed this one, as usual. Ive listened to the first 3 Ashridge series...patiently awaiting the 4th, so hurry up!! 😂😂
Grew up in rural area of the Midwest. My 1st expose to audio tales was those hosted by EG Marshall. Always late into the night & in the background always the sound of the train whistles which still to this day bring me a sense & feeling of safety & comfort.
hahah! I totally relate to the Tyranny of Pets---as I have cats and dog stomping all about me, staring, climbing---all because they want their supper. It is still 15 mins. before their supper time---and I WILL insist upon hearing all of your ramble. A good decision as it made me laugh. I LOVED your Proper Northern reading of this story and I do go in for Holy Mountains and their spirits taking it out on humans who really aren't too bright to put a train tunnel right through one. Thank you----have a wonderful holiday!
I LOVED that one. And it was great to hear my native accent again. I hadn't heard of either of those real life rail accidents - despite my parents coming from the Kendal area (my Mum is from Oxenholme)- so had a google. It looks like just as with Quintinshill at Gretna a few years later many of the deaths were due to people trapped in the wreckage of wooden carriages and caught in the fire from the escaping gas from the lamps. An especially tragic way to go, and one that would produce a haunting if any would... I actually enjoyed this more than The Signalman.
YES! I love L T C Rolt and especially this story 👏🏻 “what if ghosts and dark spirits were causing industrial accidents?” gotta be one of my favorite microgenres of horror.
This sounds a like the twilight zone from your description, I'm off to bed in a minute so I can find out for my self, thank you so much Tony for all the hard work you put into bringing us these stories xx
That was great, thanks Tony. I truly love Rolt. Especially some of the more obscure ones, like the one about the yachting trip the professor and his friend take where they anchor near what turns out to be a lethal or nearly so haunted Scottish Castle, etc. Cheers!
thinly disguised Garsdale on the Settle to Carlisle line, where there was a bad accident many years ago, and they say the wind used to blow the locos round on the turntables it got so bad in winter. The author certainly knows his railway terminology, A cracking story , superbly read. Many thanks.
I really enjoyed that, and the little chat afterwards! I don't always continue listening after the story, but when I do it's always fun to learn more about the author or the story itself. I also thoroughly enjoyed the northern accent!
+ i’ve done a bit of Shirley Jackson. Trouble is so. many authors and everyone has their favourites
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I've only discovered her and her stories always leave me either shocked or intrigued as to what point she was trying to make. She's a good talking point among friends.
Ohh, This is so good, Thank you so Much Again Tony!! 😊❤️ Awesome to hear the places that I know so well!! Again, Thank you so Much Tony, I am now going to listen for the second time!! Namasté 🙏🕊️💞🌟 Andréa and Jasper. ...XxX....
I loved the Dr. Watson story! I got stranded in Crewe and stayed at the railway hotel (the "cheap and cheerful" Crewe Arms ☺️) in 2001! I was on my way back to London from Holyhead after taking the ferry from Dublin and got there too late for a connecting train.
Great story. One minor correction on your recall of the events at Hawes Junction. The Express was signalled through two light engines and the crew of the light locos took the signal for the express as their own and the express followed the light engines through the signal, still set for that train and not the light locos. On the other side of Moorcock Tunnel, at Griesdale Crossing, the express caught up and collided with the light engines.
L T C Rolt is also well known for his railway publications. Which is reflected in the technical accuracies of this story. He is known for his part in preserving the Tallylyn Railway, and a locomotive there, named TOM ROLT, commemorates this.
Hi,Tony as a writer yourself could you give me advice on how to avoid writing stories that could come off as preachy. Personally,I just write what I've gone through in my life in a metaphorical way,and stay away from politics and social issues. Do you have any advice?
Dear Tony, please don't ever stop doing your comments in the end, especially the most personal ones. I find myself wondering how you are, how your family is, how your dogs are... You guys became family, because you're such a sweet person and always wish the best to everyone as well. So please, keep it going, will you? It's a sweetness that one doesn't find very often in life these days...
I second this! Your entire comment!
Wholeheartedly agree!
Yes agree
Agree wholeheartedly!!
I totally agree! I often relisten to the stories and skip ahead just to hear Tony talk about everything.
I miss his late night radio talks so much. They're still here on yt and I've about worn them them out I've listened to them so many times ❤
How wonderful that you mentioned The Signalman. I had been reminded of it several times during this very immersive tale.
Then The Signalman leads me to The 9.30 Up Train, which is another favorite.
The way Dr. Lyons discusses how "science has done good for mankind, but it has done mischief, too," it very nearly explains my life philosophy.
Thank you, for another great upload!
Also, the Moria reference was quite welcome.
We can't wait for another installment of Ashridge. Enjoy your upcoming holiday!
Love listening to you! Thank you for all you give. Love, FromTennessee
Always love these stories. Especially this one. Brought back memories of my track inspections through Totley Tunnel and Cowburn tunnel. When you've walked those on your own on a Saturday night. You need a strong mind.
Yet another really creepy,but very entertaining story, you really make me feel like it happened to you!
Excellent narration✊❤️
Mr. Tony, I hope you had a relaxing getaway. I'm glad to have you back, slaving over the microphone for us mere mortals.
Have always been a Rail Fan (Train Spotter for your side of the pond) and really enjoy Train related ghost stories.
Enjoyed this one, as usual.
Ive listened to the first 3 Ashridge series...patiently awaiting the 4th, so hurry up!! 😂😂
Grew up in rural area of the Midwest. My 1st expose to audio tales was those hosted by EG Marshall. Always late into the night & in the background always the sound of the train whistles which still to this day bring me a sense & feeling of safety & comfort.
Trying to chivvy the actors along
hahah! I totally relate to the Tyranny of Pets---as I have cats and dog stomping all about me, staring, climbing---all because they want their supper. It is still 15 mins. before their supper time---and I WILL insist upon hearing all of your ramble. A good decision as it made me laugh. I LOVED your Proper Northern reading of this story and I do go in for Holy Mountains and their spirits taking it out on humans who really aren't too bright to put a train tunnel right through one. Thank you----have a wonderful holiday!
Rolt is one of my favourite ghost story writers. This was excellent. Many thanks for a great reading.
Thank you for another wonderful story ❤️ keep up the awesome work 😀 😊 👍
Exceptional narration, Tony! ❤
I really enjoyed it. 🥰
I LOVED that one. And it was great to hear my native accent again.
I hadn't heard of either of those real life rail accidents - despite my parents coming from the Kendal area (my Mum is from Oxenholme)- so had a google. It looks like just as with Quintinshill at Gretna a few years later many of the deaths were due to people trapped in the wreckage of wooden carriages and caught in the fire from the escaping gas from the lamps. An especially tragic way to go, and one that would produce a haunting if any would...
I actually enjoyed this more than The Signalman.
Thanks Mr T for another creepy yarn. Very atmospheric and like “ The Signalman” really placed you there and built the tension well.
YES! I love L T C Rolt and especially this story 👏🏻 “what if ghosts and dark spirits were causing industrial accidents?” gotta be one of my favorite microgenres of horror.
I love the beginning of your stories. The movie it's from was one of my favorites as a child.
I've been wondering which film (films) it was from, do you recall the title?
I think it's Psychomania, 1970 @@greatestytcommentator
Enjoying your reading so much ❤
Thank you!
I love this accent you just did. Oh, not an accent, your real self, maybe. Any road, I love it! Use it more, use it every time b'me. ❤
It’s far closer to how I normally speak than most i do
I get sooooo excited seeing that little TH-cam icon on my phone, meaning you have posted another great story with awesome commentary! Thanks Tony!
Fantastic Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Perfect Narration ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️
Hi, Dear Tony, amazing quality in every aspect of your presentation. I love the graphic, too. Thank you.❤
I read this story, years and years ago, in a train/railroad themed ghost story collection 'Journey Into Fear'.
This sounds a like the twilight zone from your description, I'm off to bed in a minute so I can find out for my self, thank you so much Tony for all the hard work you put into bringing us these stories xx
Absolutely delightful, if that can be properly said of a story involving disaster. Thank you!
That was great, thanks Tony. I truly love Rolt. Especially some of the more obscure ones, like the one about the yachting trip the professor and his friend take where they anchor near what turns out to be a lethal or nearly so haunted Scottish Castle, etc.
Cheers!
He didn’t write so many so I’m sure we’ll get to that one ☝️
Excellent
Loved hearing your accent telling this tale! Also how you broke down James’ isolation of characters and bad weather! Thank you so much!
Thanks ❤
Really glad I listened during the day. This was the perfect shivery read for a dim room on a hot afternoon.
Excellent. The Northern vernacular was great.
Are there more stories from this guy Rolt?
Friday evening treat my weekend starts here thanks Tony
I’d like to hear more of your own stories Tony ✌️
Friday uploads are the best uploads. Thanks for this.
Tony, do you have any idea how excited I get every time I see a new upload?! You're my number one reason for getting on TH-cam.
Aww that’s a nice thing to say!
thinly disguised Garsdale on the Settle to Carlisle line, where there was a bad accident many years ago, and they say the wind used to blow the locos round on the turntables it got so bad in winter. The author certainly knows his railway terminology,
A cracking story , superbly read. Many thanks.
Excellent as usual. Thank you very much. And enjoy your break on the waterways!
I really enjoyed that, and the little chat afterwards! I don't always continue listening after the story, but when I do it's always fun to learn more about the author or the story itself. I also thoroughly enjoyed the northern accent!
Oh frabjous day...please, please do some more Tom Rolt ghost stories - especially Bosworth Summit Pound!
I’ve actually done that one. If you do a search, you should find it. I can’t find the link at present mainly because I’m still in bed.
Thanks! I just LOVE LTC Rolt; he’s one of the best storytellers I’ve ever read-and so knowledgeable on his subjects ❤
Thanks so much for your generous support 🙏
Great story. It leaves you wanting more...😊
The audio aka your voice is most excellent in this book. Very clear, authentic and vivid.
Wow, thank you!☺️
As the last comment.Great to hear your talk at the end of your stories.
Thank you. So well done as always.
Everybody dies, don't they?
Another great reading, Mr. Walker.
Thank you Tony, what a great story!
i'm very pleased to see that you're doing LTC Rolt.
Please could we have some more Shirley Jackson? Her short stories are amazing...
+ i’ve done a bit of Shirley Jackson. Trouble is so. many authors and everyone has their favourites
I've only discovered her and her stories always leave me either shocked or intrigued as to what point she was trying to make. She's a good talking point among friends.
Truly great reading Tony.
Thank you :0)
I love a ghostly railway tale, and this is a good one (and Dickens' Signalman, too). 🖤
Ohh, This is so good, Thank you so Much Again Tony!! 😊❤️
Awesome to hear the places that I know so well!!
Again, Thank you so Much Tony, I am now going to listen for the second time!!
Namasté 🙏🕊️💞🌟
Andréa and Jasper. ...XxX....
I totally love all your comments and talking at the end! It’s never long enuf. lol 🥳
The final comment was my favorite! 😂 Perhaps the dogs will learn how to flick the light when you are late for their walk!
Wonderful 😮
Great reading
We guessed it was Sheila flicking the signal lights though it would be brilliant if your pups could as well.
Thanks
thank you
Love your many accents! I think you should plug your own stories more often for the newbies 😁.
I'm always a bit shy about that. I should. You're right.
I loved the Dr. Watson story! I got stranded in Crewe and stayed at the railway hotel (the "cheap and cheerful" Crewe Arms ☺️) in 2001! I was on my way back to London from Holyhead after taking the ferry from Dublin and got there too late for a connecting train.
Well, that's a true story. That woman was there (in spirit)
It turns out that Rolt wrote the book that was the inspiration for "The Titfield Thunderbolt" which is one of my favourite Sunday afternoon films :)
Well I didn;t know that! And I'm glad I do now
Not a sacrifice, rather a punishment.
Great story. One minor correction on your recall of the events at Hawes Junction. The Express was signalled through two light engines and the crew of the light locos took the signal for the express as their own and the express followed the light engines through the signal, still set for that train and not the light locos. On the other side of Moorcock Tunnel, at Griesdale Crossing, the express caught up and collided with the light engines.
Thanks for the info!
no worries.
Do you think you could read The Diary of Alonzo Typer? Its a great Lovecraft tale and you could teach us about William Lumly. 🎉😊❤
L T C Rolt is also well known for his railway publications. Which is reflected in the technical accuracies of this story. He is known for his part in preserving the Tallylyn Railway, and a locomotive there, named TOM ROLT, commemorates this.
I didn't know that. I'm not surprised but very glad you tod me.
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Hi,Tony as a writer yourself could you give me advice on how to avoid writing stories that could come off as preachy. Personally,I just write what I've gone through in my life in a metaphorical way,and stay away from politics and social issues. Do you have any advice?
That's a big one. I think if you set out to entertain rather than enlighten that's.a good start.