Reminder: the soundtrack on this video, from 1:00 to 23:30, is recorded in the back cab. You won't hear whistles, horns, or the driver's controls from there.
Very relaxing to watch , quite therapuetic in fact , many thanks . Marchwood brings back memories of boarding a LSL , and sailing to Cyprus , transfer onto HMS Hermes and helicoptered to Sardinia , 1970's .
So loved these trains, was just sparing a thought for the driver at New Cross Gate who driving one of these kids had thrown a rock down from the bridge above, very tragic. The service to Hastings was detoured due to engineering works think it was around the Knockholt area so BR had to send the Hasting's trains the long way round which was a rare treat for cushion riders like myself. I remember having to speak with me dad at London Bridge box to assure him I was alright and I was a fair bit upset when they took the poor driver off by ambulance crew.
Great footage! I was on the first run to Fawley. The second run shown here, I was one of the two filming/photographing at the Hythe West Street crossing, and then for the third run I was filming from the bridge between West Street and Jones Lane. A great experience to have been able to ride a thumper past by back garden, after having had 13 years of seeing and hearing the oil tanker trains trundling past, and always wanting to ride a train on that line. Thank you for making it possible!
Again thanks. I look forward to finding time to make more of these, I have plenty of footage 'in the can' but lack the large amounts of available time that creating the videos hoovers up!
For a disused/lightly used line the track looks to be in great condition, fewer weeds than many mainlines. Shame its turned into one of those 'green tunnels' though as the views over the Solent must be good.
I was on board for the 2nd round trip from Southampton to Fawley & Back including a couple of 1st for me, arriving eastbound from the west into platform 4 at Southampton Central and also the whole of the Fawley branch including both sides of the loop at Marchwood.
Fantastic video thanks ......Will Fawley ever open again??? Will this branch stay open, I presume Network Rail Maintains the track and signals ....cheers
Thanks! Network Rail is responsible for the infrastructure. Whether the branch will stay open, and whether passenger trains will routinely come that way again, I don't know.
What’s the issue with having audio in the leading cab? Seen plenty of cab ride videos with audio. Is the driver having a top secret discussion or something ?
The issue arises when there are two members of traincrew in the cab. They will be talking, naturally enough, and they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. My camera is allowed there on the understanding that I don't publish these private conversations.
Is the signal frame at Marchwood in the building on the platform? Is it manned on a regular basis or does the signalman* come down when there's a train going down there? * sorry, sexist language
We have come down the LSWR Main Line a number of times, yes - there will eventually be cab video of this too - it's likely that we'll be down that way again... one day, when things are easier.
@@hastingsdiesels I look forward to it. I have been on a train to Winchester and going through Micheldever many times and often saw goods/freight trains roaring through both stations.
England is so fucking beautiful compared to here. I so want to live there. I have British lineage. They should be forced to take me back since they forced my forebears here.
Great ride. Why not have the audio in the front instead of the back? Why is the driver so secretive on his conversations with the train staff? Must be a high profile meeting, something like that.
The issue arises when there are two members of traincrew in the cab. They will be talking, naturally enough, and they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. My camera is allowed there on the understanding that I don't publish these private conversations.
Reminder: the soundtrack on this video, from 1:00 to 23:30, is recorded in the back cab. You won't hear whistles, horns, or the driver's controls from there.
Very relaxing to watch , quite therapuetic in fact , many thanks . Marchwood brings back memories of boarding a LSL , and sailing to Cyprus , transfer onto HMS Hermes and helicoptered to Sardinia , 1970's .
No doubt in response to all the smart arses who were moaning that the driver wasn't using the horn!
@@SDH-g8g Oh yes. :-|
Any more journeys on this line planned in the future? I am aware of a campaign to reinstate the line to Fawley to passengers.
@@chrispearce6024 No plans for any leisure journeys anywhere just at the minute I'm afraid.
So loved these trains, was just sparing a thought for the driver at New Cross Gate who driving one of these kids had thrown a rock down from the bridge above, very tragic. The service to Hastings was detoured due to engineering works think it was around the Knockholt area so BR had to send the Hasting's trains the long way round which was a rare treat for cushion riders like myself. I remember having to speak with me dad at London Bridge box to assure him I was alright and I was a fair bit upset when they took the poor driver off by ambulance crew.
Great footage! I was on the first run to Fawley. The second run shown here, I was one of the two filming/photographing at the Hythe West Street crossing, and then for the third run I was filming from the bridge between West Street and Jones Lane. A great experience to have been able to ride a thumper past by back garden, after having had 13 years of seeing and hearing the oil tanker trains trundling past, and always wanting to ride a train on that line.
Thank you for making it possible!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. If you paid on the train, that was me taking your fare too :)
Thanks for the video and commentary in the corner.
Very nice videos. Trying to watch yours in order. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels ahead for you. God bless
Even better than the outward trip, thank you for a very informative ride. Have subbed and look forward to many more of these. Cheers!
Again thanks. I look forward to finding time to make more of these, I have plenty of footage 'in the can' but lack the large amounts of available time that creating the videos hoovers up!
Great video. Keep up the good work. Super way to tour England from the comfort of my home in Galway!
Once again a well presented and documented video. Thank you.
Aamazing footage, love this, thanks for sharing
For a disused/lightly used line the track looks to be in great condition, fewer weeds than many mainlines. Shame its turned into one of those 'green tunnels' though as the views over the Solent must be good.
Great video enjoyed all the way from Australia. The permanent way seems in really good fettle for an infrequently used line.
Been looking forward to this many thanks.
Another Brilliant video!
I was on board for the 2nd round trip from Southampton to Fawley & Back including a couple of 1st for me, arriving eastbound from the west into platform 4 at Southampton Central and also the whole of the Fawley branch including both sides of the loop at Marchwood.
Excellent stuff, glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Enjoyed it immensely.
Love these videos - thanks again
Fantastic video thanks ......Will Fawley ever open again??? Will this branch stay open, I presume Network Rail Maintains the track and signals ....cheers
Thanks! Network Rail is responsible for the infrastructure. Whether the branch will stay open, and whether passenger trains will routinely come that way again, I don't know.
@@hastingsdiesels A really pleasant journey , thankyou . Will there be a "Santa Special " ?
We don't have any outings until April I'm afraid.
Wonderful video,love the journey thru the forest,Do many trains use the branch line?Many thanks cheers from bob in sydney australia.
I don't think many trains use the branch line - a few to Marchwood MOD but almost none beyond towards Fawley. Perhaps one day that will change...
What’s the issue with having audio in the leading cab? Seen plenty of cab ride videos with audio. Is the driver having a top secret discussion or something ?
The issue arises when there are two members of traincrew in the cab. They will be talking, naturally enough, and they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. My camera is allowed there on the understanding that I don't publish these private conversations.
Is the signal frame at Marchwood in the building on the platform? Is it manned on a regular basis or does the signalman* come down when there's a train going down there?
* sorry, sexist language
Does this ever go through Micheldever and Winchester stations at all?
We have come down the LSWR Main Line a number of times, yes - there will eventually be cab video of this too - it's likely that we'll be down that way again... one day, when things are easier.
@@hastingsdiesels I look forward to it. I have been on a train to Winchester and going through Micheldever many times and often saw goods/freight trains roaring through both stations.
Marchwood station doesn't look disused! 😂
It was closed to passengers 14.2 1966,but still used for freight to this day,from a life long marchwood resident.
Is it a standard gauge line or broad gauge.
Standard gauge, just like our train.
England is so fucking beautiful compared to here. I so want to live there. I have British lineage. They should be forced to take me back since they forced my forebears here.
Great ride. Why not have the audio in the front instead of the back? Why is the driver so secretive on his conversations with the train staff? Must be a high profile meeting, something like that.
The issue arises when there are two members of traincrew in the cab. They will be talking, naturally enough, and they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. My camera is allowed there on the understanding that I don't publish these private conversations.
No un free de lo
Women at 38:55 has that look of someone who is not impressed by the whole event.
She might just have been waiting for a normal train to Netley or somewhere
@@hastingsdiesels Netley once had a Military Hospital in the 1960's .
Thought she had hooves!