I love the soundtrack of British Rail back in the day, the loud diesels including the iconic HST and the haunting drone of the class 86 and 87s. The variety of proper loco hauled trains and multiple units is great, and don't those new Class 90s look lovely!
Not so lovely for a young shunter who had to carry the red emergency shackle from one end to the other because they didn't use the buckeyes to begin with, it also relegated the 81's and 85's off passenger services then into oblivion.
I have just spent the last few hours watching back to back the six New Street videos. All I can say is WOW. You are to be congratulated. I can't believe the incredible quality of both the picture and sound, bearing in mind how long ago it was recorded. Thank you so much for uploading this. By far and away the bet set of UK railway films on TH-cam. Brought back many good memories of New Street. Now to start the Scottish videos 🤗. Can't wait.
Hello Roy. Guess what I watched this afternoon 😁 The Scottish films. Again, BRILLIANT. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Quite a catch at Haymarket with Rochdale Pioneers on fire. Had a similar experience in late 80s at Southampton Central when a 47 again decided to go up in smoke. I really hope you have more incredible footage to come. Stay Safe. Andy.
These 6 videos in my opinion are by far the best of anything I've seen although I'm biased because I worked at New Street in 88 and see so many old friends and even myself. Its the nearest thing there is to travelling back in time
@@theroybowdencollection9807 Wow.. Sanyo I remember them. At least I knew it was a Japanese brand. Ha. Roy, did you ever take any footage of the cross city line running from Redditch to Lichfield?
My favourite classic vids on TH-cam. This is gold, memories of the BR era I was so mad about as a young kid. The Large logo livery hasn't dated at all.
Cranks of today wouldn’t be able to cope with what we did back in the day, just too much real on show. Think the whole 4g network would be taken up at New street alone, let alone Crewe, Preston etc. Outrageous workings
47401 was a regular on the Newcastle to Liverpool trans pennine. It was named North Eastern for a while. Superb video . Bringing back so many memories.
New Street hasn't changed, even after a complete rebuild it's still looks dingy and uninviting today. Look at York, Newcastle, Bristol, Paddington and so many more, light airy places. Birmingham is classed as England 2nd city so why hasn't it got a station to be worthy of the title. Great video though, I used to spend hours there during steam days.
Hmm door looks like its on the catch on 47528, ive tried really hard to forget Intercity with those stupid micro numbers, they were awful to read at speed. Lots of lovely 80s style jackets on show too very pleasing to see lol, lovely stuff again sir
This when a trip to New Street was well worth it. Lots of real trains to see. It’s just unit after unit now. So sad. Thanks for uploading👍
My pleasure!
Possibly one of the most boring big city stations in the UK. Only highlight is the once a day HST
I love the soundtrack of British Rail back in the day, the loud diesels including the iconic HST and the haunting drone of the class 86 and 87s.
The variety of proper loco hauled trains and multiple units is great, and don't those new Class 90s look lovely!
The 90s did look very smart wehen new! But I confess to some retrospective mixed feelings as I missed what they repalced!
Not so lovely for a young shunter who had to carry the red emergency shackle from one end to the other because they didn't use the buckeyes to begin with, it also relegated the 81's and 85's off passenger services then into oblivion.
I have just spent the last few hours watching back to back the six New Street videos. All I can say is WOW. You are to be congratulated. I can't believe the incredible quality of both the picture and sound, bearing in mind how long ago it was recorded. Thank you so much for uploading this. By far and away the bet set of UK railway films on TH-cam. Brought back many good memories of New Street. Now to start the Scottish videos 🤗. Can't wait.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comments and I hope you enjoy the two Scottish videos just as much :)
Hello Roy. Guess what I watched this afternoon 😁 The Scottish films. Again, BRILLIANT. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Quite a catch at Haymarket with Rochdale Pioneers on fire. Had a similar experience in late 80s at Southampton Central when a 47 again decided to go up in smoke. I really hope you have more incredible footage to come. Stay Safe.
Andy.
@@andrewmartell6155 Thanks Andy, I'm really glad you enjoyed them! I have footage spanning 20 more years to come from around the world!
These 6 videos in my opinion are by far the best of anything I've seen although I'm biased because I worked at New Street in 88 and see so many old friends and even myself.
Its the nearest thing there is to travelling back in time
I was an announcer when this was filmed... Happy days!
The golden age of British Rail
Fantastic, thank you for sharing this. Reminds me so much of Saturdays at BNS with my late dad. Nice to see 47401 earning a living Lol :).
It was very much a family activity, I used to go with my young son
6:18 that door not shut properly
I didn't notice it until I reviewed the video, it was a different world then
I spotted that!
Amazing. You must have had a top of the range video camera back then. I'm thinking a panasonic?
Thank you!! Actually it wasn't a Panasonic, it was a Sanyo (but a good one!)
@@theroybowdencollection9807 Wow.. Sanyo I remember them. At least I knew it was a Japanese brand. Ha. Roy, did you ever take any footage of the cross city line running from Redditch to Lichfield?
The 85 at 11.15 would have been on the Manchester to Paddington. The 85 being replaced by a 50.
The northbound was the same in reverse.
That is correct! Many thanks :)
A Class 85 still on inter-city service then?
Yes they were, they'd appear now and again
My favourite classic vids on TH-cam. This is gold, memories of the BR era I was so mad about as a young kid. The Large logo livery hasn't dated at all.
Happy memories!!
good old days happy times
Cranks of today wouldn’t be able to cope with what we did back in the day, just too much real on show. Think the whole 4g network would be taken up at New street alone, let alone Crewe, Preston etc. Outrageous workings
True!!
Another cracking bit of video to look back on, 47528 the big East Coast Hosser looking and sounding the business 👌 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
If memory serves correctly it was the last 47 to enter service as D1111, perhaps someone could confirm this?
47401 was a regular on the Newcastle to Liverpool trans pennine. It was named North Eastern for a while. Superb video . Bringing back so many memories.
Indeed it was! Many thanks :)
The NSE livery really suited the 50s. They look even uglier!
Fantastic, thank you for posting
I'm afraid I never really knew New Street, but are these videos mostly from the East end of the station? Thank you!
Happy days 👊 love the guy walking next to Eagle, no HiVis, perfect!!!! 🤘👍
How times have changed!
Brilliant once again Roy you never fail to produce entertaining videos hope there is a lot more to come
Thank you!
These are wonderful 👍
Thank you!
Fantastic,thanku for posting
great videos. Good old days
Enjoyed these, keep em coming
What a great shot at 43:15 ☺
Sorry I missed your comment until now! It wasn't as dangerous as it looked!!
New Street hasn't changed, even after a complete rebuild it's still looks dingy and uninviting today. Look at York, Newcastle, Bristol, Paddington and so many more, light airy places. Birmingham is classed as England 2nd city so why hasn't it got a station to be worthy of the title. Great video though, I used to spend hours there during steam days.
I suppose because of its subterranean nature, but I agree entirely
15:50interesting to see a shiny newly repainted power car with a trailer set still in blue & grey; couldn't have been many of them left by that time
Yes Blue and Grey was certainly becoming less common by then
Hmm door looks like its on the catch on 47528, ive tried really hard to forget Intercity with those stupid micro numbers, they were awful to read at speed. Lots of lovely 80s style jackets on show too very pleasing to see lol, lovely stuff again sir
I wondered if anybody would notice the door...!
Very good video yet again..
Thank you!
How come i have never seen "Jed" on these lol? Surely he must have been there with his ripped up long black coat
Haha, I remember seeing him but he always seemed to be on the train!
Nice to 401 before it was changed back to BR Blue. A firm favourite of the Duff boys. Where is 401 held now? Does it still belong to the 47 society ?
I'm not sure at the moment! Does anybody know?
Yes, at the Midland Railway, Butterley
That 310 at 36.12 looks really smart in that livery. Does anyone know if any 310s were preserved?.
I'm not sure, does anyone else know?
No, none.
they preseerved one cab off a 312, but no 310's survived. They were all chopped.
Good horns the Class 90s had.
They sure did!
That door on the 1st latch leaving with 528 would be a crime scene nowadays. Great days with BR
Indeed it would!