Lydd station was a terminus for the first two years of its life. In 1883, the South Eastern Railway extended the line to Dungeness with the intention to build a port there. But it never happened. In the following year 1884, a separate line branching off between Lydd and Dungeness opened, reaching a new station bearing the second longest name out of any station in Britain: New Romney & Littlestone-on-Sea. The latter was realigned in 1937 to accommodate new halts serving nearby housing estates and holiday camps. At the same time, the suffix 'Town' was added to Lydd station's name. 1937 also saw the end to passenger services at Dungeness station although goods traffic continued until 1953.
You see the nuclear trains go through Swanley station just after 07:30 a couple of times a week. I heard, but cannot confirm, that the local residents proposed it as a location for a new nuclear power station as they like the peace and quiet and it stops anybody else wanting to live there.
Is the bridge "cast iron" or steel? I lived and worked on operations dept in the A station 1965- 69 lived in Folkestone then moved to RNNNS cottages 66 - 69 and really enjoyed it. Regards Terry Johnson in New Zealand
I think this is where the wartime incident took place of "The loco that shot down the Fw190." Uncle was an Air Ministry investigator and he was called to Lydd in 1943 after an Fw190 flew too low while strafing a train. It hit the top of the boiler and crashed, the pilot being thrown out to drown in a ditch. It made the national papers at the time and I have lots of photos of the wreckage and the battered train pulled up in the station.
@@markvincent9098 new to me? All I know is story about narrow gauge loco shot down a plane because plane thought was firing at big locomotives kept getting lower and lower to was in firing range of little engine what shot it down. th-cam.com/video/ldrH_W8Sqr4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=96nLNVfFxSDoLhdI
@@ThomasEdward I have found the details in "The Blitz Then and now" which says the incident happened at 3.40pm on Nov.27th 1942- Two FW190s attacked the SR works at Ashford. On their way back to France, they spotted a train on the line to New Romney station at the level crossing at Caldecot, and both aircraft immediately bore down on the helpless tank engine. In the cab was driver Mr.C. Gilbert with his fireman Albert Hills.The engine was hit by the first FW, but Oberfeldwebel H. Bierwirth, following in the 2nd FW, was flying so low he clipped the steam dome on the loco and lost control. Hitting the ground at a shallow angle, the aircraft disintegrated and spread itself over a wide area. Bierwirth was thrown clear but drowned in a dyke. The engine's boiler ruptured sending scalding steam into the cab, burning Mr Hills who was taken to hospital.Mr Gilbert escaped with shock. The engine, a class D3 0-4-4 No2365 was reboilered and returned to service on the New Romney branch early in 1943. (5/JG26 FW190-A4 (nr2400) Aircraft Black 5)" Uncle's photos show the engine pulled up at Lydd Town station.
Back in 1986 as a young 20 year old i did my annual personal weapon test at Lydd camp. Spent many hours pasting over the bullet holes on the target boards and putting them up again.
Was that steam train and carriages going by the Nuke place not the small gauge lydd / new romney/ hythe and coastal railway i went on as a kid then in recent years with grandkids
@@TUMBLINJEST no this is the line your on about what was reason we went down there here’s part 1 of video I did on the 15” th-cam.com/video/ldrH_W8Sqr4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qEEJpPGdXD6r5iBT
I remember the line open to New Romney in the 1960s BR Southern Region. The 1960s and the Beeching cuts went too far and ruined Britain's railway network and what is now left is a fragmented and dysfunctional railway across the whole country.
Yes absolutely is indeed James yeah well some stations were saved because BR sold them off cheap but you would thought when this was car garage someone must still own it?
possible its now owned by the airport ,which has been given green light for expansion .line may be reopened too ,but lets see .you have to remember its not a ideal place for a business venture due to its locality.
0:41 that’s an interesting jacket Tom. It looks like it consists of the RAF colours. I’ve never seen a jacket designed to represent the RAF. Where did you get it?
Lydd station was a terminus for the first two years of its life. In 1883, the South Eastern Railway extended the line to Dungeness with the intention to build a port there. But it never happened. In the following year 1884, a separate line branching off between Lydd and Dungeness opened, reaching a new station bearing the second longest name out of any station in Britain: New Romney & Littlestone-on-Sea. The latter was realigned in 1937 to accommodate new halts serving nearby housing estates and holiday camps. At the same time, the suffix 'Town' was added to Lydd station's name. 1937 also saw the end to passenger services at Dungeness station although goods traffic continued until 1953.
You see the nuclear trains go through Swanley station just after 07:30 a couple of times a week. I heard, but cannot confirm, that the local residents proposed it as a location for a new nuclear power station as they like the peace and quiet and it stops anybody else wanting to live there.
I used to travel from Lydd-on-Sea Halt to Appledore in the early 1960's and knew the crossing keeper at Brooklands Halt.
Great stuff! Memory lane and beautiful filming!
My absolute welcome glad you enjoyed it?
Is the bridge "cast iron" or steel? I lived and worked on operations dept in the A station 1965- 69 lived in Folkestone then moved to RNNNS cottages 66 - 69 and really enjoyed it. Regards Terry Johnson in New Zealand
Such a shame to a nice station going to rack and ruin , thanks for showing TE 😎👌☕️
Thank you for watching glad you enjoyed it!
Yes absolutely shame indeed!
I think this is where the wartime incident took place of "The loco that shot down the Fw190." Uncle was an Air Ministry investigator and he was called to Lydd in 1943 after an Fw190 flew too low while strafing a train. It hit the top of the boiler and crashed, the pilot being thrown out to drown in a ditch. It made the national papers at the time and I have lots of photos of the wreckage and the battered train pulled up in the station.
@@markvincent9098 new to me?
All I know is story about narrow gauge loco shot down a plane because plane thought was firing at big locomotives kept getting lower and lower to was in firing range of little engine what shot it down.
th-cam.com/video/ldrH_W8Sqr4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=96nLNVfFxSDoLhdI
@@ThomasEdward I have found the details in "The Blitz Then and now" which says the incident happened at 3.40pm on Nov.27th 1942- Two FW190s attacked the SR works at Ashford. On their way back to France, they spotted a train on the line to New Romney station at the level crossing at Caldecot, and both aircraft immediately bore down on the helpless tank engine. In the cab was driver Mr.C. Gilbert with his fireman Albert Hills.The engine was hit by the first FW, but Oberfeldwebel H. Bierwirth, following in the 2nd FW, was flying so low he clipped the steam dome on the loco and lost control. Hitting the ground at a shallow angle, the aircraft disintegrated and spread itself over a wide area. Bierwirth was thrown clear but drowned in a dyke. The engine's boiler ruptured sending scalding steam into the cab, burning Mr Hills who was taken to hospital.Mr Gilbert escaped with shock. The engine, a class D3 0-4-4 No2365 was reboilered and returned to service on the New Romney branch early in 1943.
(5/JG26 FW190-A4 (nr2400) Aircraft Black 5)" Uncle's photos show the engine pulled up at Lydd Town station.
Super informative film. Thanks for taking the time.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant video thanks 👍
@@tonyeaves2589 thank you very much!
Really interesting to see 😊thanks for the uploading 😊😊
My pleasure 😊
Back in 1986 as a young 20 year old i did my annual personal weapon test at Lydd camp. Spent many hours pasting over the bullet holes on the target boards and putting them up again.
Did they still have the narrow gauge railway in there? I know they did use for moving targets
I wax lucky to go there 2 years ago. A really different place and I’m grateful for your research as my visit made me look into this. Paul
Wasn't burned out when you went?
@@ThomasEdward I was interested at the time at the power station end. And fascinated by the tame foxes!
not even a day off for your birthday😀and again an informative blog
Show must go on! 😊
Great vid TE 👍
Glad you enjoyed!
Hi
Ha e a look for Port Victoria nearby there was a station Pier and Seaplane Airbase
superb video thank you 😊
@@robinwatling6538 My pleasure glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank you very much!
Is the bridge cast iron or steel?? Interesting as I worked at Dungeness A station 1964 - 69. Regards Terry Johnson in New Zealand
Was that steam train and carriages going by the Nuke place not the small gauge lydd / new romney/ hythe and coastal railway i went on as a kid then in recent years with grandkids
@@TUMBLINJEST no this is the line your on about what was reason we went down there here’s part 1 of video I did on the 15”
th-cam.com/video/ldrH_W8Sqr4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qEEJpPGdXD6r5iBT
The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Worth visiting their main station at New Romney.
I remember the line open to New Romney in the 1960s BR Southern Region. The 1960s and the Beeching cuts went too far and ruined Britain's railway network and what is now left is a fragmented and dysfunctional railway across the whole country.
Shame about the Station isn't it. I was thinking car yard too! Should of been sold of years ago and then wouldn't of fallen to ruin.
Yes absolutely is indeed James yeah well some stations were saved because BR sold them off cheap but you would thought when this was car garage someone must still own it?
possible its now owned by the airport ,which has been given green light for expansion .line may be reopened too ,but lets see .you have to remember its not a ideal place for a business venture due to its locality.
0:41 that’s an interesting jacket Tom. It looks like it consists of the RAF colours. I’ve never seen a jacket designed to represent the RAF. Where did you get it?
@@buffplums charity shop find 6 quid 💷 I find it hard get jackets for me so mum said here you go this will fit you and it did!
Regards
Thomas
@@ThomasEdward a nice one Tom, yes it is the RAF colours ..
I take it the Vulcan badge was 9n it?
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What did you call ya Stick TE? 🤔
The guy I got it from said it was originally belonged to a butcher and I like calling it a gammon stick because also like naming items I own.
@@ThomasEdward great name TE, very original 👍
its a shame station ,its been left like this ,as its been almost completely vandalised ,by destructive yobbo,s etc
Yeah so many become like this unfortunately be good Thomas Edward Towers though I can live like Jim Bowen.