@Matthew Barrick Conductor and Stationmaster jobs do still exist. There isn't any specific qualifications one needs to apply for either of these jobs, though many operating companies and Network Rail offer very good apprenticeships which would help get you in to the industry. I hope you are able to find a job you enjoy on the railway.
So much to be enjoyed here, Alan, thank you for an enthralling compilation. Right from the start one thing led to another: saw the Bedford TK, thought 'hope there's a 3-wheeler articulated Scammel as well' and there was! I can't get enough of the GCR TPO demonstrations and the GCR must have as much goods stock as passenger coaching. Tremendous smoke colour at 11:25 and stock reflection on the carriage at 29:40. I'm not sure why I hadn't seen this one before but delighted to have seen it now. Kind regards, Bob.
I can remember when the Great Central heritage railway started with a couple of locos and stock on a few hundred metres of weed strewn track in Loughborough. Fast forward 50 years and with the herculean efforts of a few paid employees, thousands of supporters and a forward thinking Charnwood Borough Council the East Midlands of Great Britain has one of the finest heritage railways in the World, soon to link Nottingham to Leicester. Retired to Worcestershire I am now within easy reach of the Severn Valley Railway, another brilliant preserved line. If you can't visit either there are many more lines all over our Country. Enjoy.
Having grown up with goods trains as shown ( BR days ) this video brings back not only the sights and sounds but the smells as well. Grease and oil and creosoted sleepers especially on hot summer days. Long trains of 16T mineral wagons being banked up Horfield Bank with the rhythmic thud of heavy wagons on rail joints. Diesels were still a bit of a rarity back then ! A very nostalgic video to my senses. Thank you for such good production and editing as well.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm so pleased that it brought back the memories that you describe. I must admit that occasionally I play it myself for the very same reason. Regards Alan
Wonderful. There's always something else to grab one's attention. Gotta love those timber gates at the crossing 18.43. Watching different freight being hauled is a treat,and,pleasantly different to passenger carriages. Super compilation.
Total enjoyment thank you. We did the 50 years at the Great Central and our memory will forever be our 5 minutes invite onto the last goods down hauled by the 8F. Perfect end to a great Weekend. Came away with 400 photos of the Class 2s? Yes doing a pair in 5 inch gauge!! Then again the Dapol Jinty looks superb in )!! David and Lily.
Many thanks for such an enjoyable half hour or so of nostalgia! As a small boy living in Penzance, Cornwall after the war, the most interesting deviation from Fish Specials heading off for London, seeping fish oil as they crept away, was the arrival of Bertram Mills Circus train. On board were camels, llamas, lions and sundry other creatures! The elephants ,llamas and horses were all walked through Market Jew Street to the Recreation Ground, the Site for the Big Top a half mile or so away from the Station. I didn't actually get to see a performance of the Circus - Dad said it was too expensive. Never mind! Thanks very much for posting.
Thank you Henry for that interesting recollection. I'm pleased that my video stimulated it and that you enjoyed watching. It's just as well that circus animals are also a thing of the past.
Another great video, brings back Happy memories From the " Windcutter " to the moden frights moving cars by rail ! , i remember the old motor rail , thanks for posting , Graham
As an American, I've always been curious about the thought process behind old british goods trains. Why use small wooden wagons as opposed to long freight cars like in the US? Seems less efficient and more resource intensive. It is sorta charming though, all the little wagons.
Smaller amounts of stuff going to much closer places I guess. You can fit the produce and parcels for a whole village into one small van (and maybe a coal truck for the coal merchant) and send it off down the branch line and you’re done. Whereas sending all the beans in Idaho across the country will need some serious containerware!!
Britain truly is lucky to have the experience of freight displays. What I would give to see a massive 57 class climbing the zig zag bank with a 2000 ton train, it's syncopated exhaust beats mingling with that of a pair of standard goods engines.
Thank you for your comment and for subscribing. The only preserved double former mainline in the UK, their galas are something to behold. A gala a few years ago produced over eighty train movements through Quorn in one day. I have covered quite a few Great Central Galas on my channel which you may find interesting. Incidentally, their Winter Steam Gala is January 27 to 29...I can't wait! See www.gcrailway.co.uk/
Very nice. If he really wanted to be authentic though, the feller at the beginning should have been throwing them out of the wagon onto the lorry, particularly the ones labelled "FRAGILE".
Well spotted. 46521 is now at the Great Central Railway and painted in the lined out green that she wore at the Severn Valley Railway at the time of the filming.
I will always say "Britain outbeats Americans by steam" because first they know that if they preserved these engines, they would make profit down the road as tourist attractions. im from America so I also love the styles you guys have in your country, very victorian era designs, neat.
Great video It reminds me of the railway series. The engines and trucks look really nice and they even have brake vans. Do brake vans have stronger brakes than cabooses?
Thank you, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. I'm not familiar with the caboose braking power but know that the later standard brake vans weighed 20 tons and had clasp brakes on the four wheels.
if you look at the front , you will see a number, but on the side where others had a name, there isnt one, but the drivers had pet names for them, like, old betsy, or big bill
Takes me back to being a kid on the Waverley Route in Scotland. I suppose the same traffic is there but know it's hidden in metal boxes. No banana, fish salt and beer wagons. Shame
Modern freight trains have continuous air brakes which do not need brakevans. The old goods trains were 'loose coupled' and did not have continuous brakes so the rear end braking power was applied manually by the guard in the brakevan, hence the name. When heritage railways run old style goods trains they tend to place a brakevan at each end to eliminate the need to move the brakevan to the opposite end when reversing.
That was wonderful, amazing stuff. Would you have any objection to my using some of the sounds in a model railway video I am planning? Full credit given. Mike
What a great video, most of these jobs I did on the footplate in the 1950/1960's.Kind regards and thanks.
So pleased that you enjoyed it Ramon and that it brought back, I hope, happy memories.
Regards Alan
@Matthew Barrick Conductor and Stationmaster jobs do still exist. There isn't any specific qualifications one needs to apply for either of these jobs, though many operating companies and Network Rail offer very good apprenticeships which would help get you in to the industry.
I hope you are able to find a job you enjoy on the railway.
A steam engine hauling freight is the best representation of logistics of days gone by
So much to be enjoyed here, Alan, thank you for an enthralling compilation. Right from the start one thing led to another: saw the Bedford TK, thought 'hope there's a 3-wheeler articulated Scammel as well' and there was! I can't get enough of the GCR TPO demonstrations and the GCR must have as much goods stock as passenger coaching. Tremendous smoke colour at 11:25 and stock reflection on the carriage at 29:40. I'm not sure why I hadn't seen this one before but delighted to have seen it now. Kind regards, Bob.
Thank you Bob. I thought that you would enjoy this one. Regards Alan
Wonderful video with what I assume is real sound. Thank you.
Brilliant video. Really enjoyed watching it. Nice to have the variety of different railways, locos and goods wagons.
Thank you. I particularly enjoy filming the goods trains.
I can remember when the Great Central heritage railway started with a couple of locos and stock on a few hundred metres of weed strewn track in Loughborough. Fast forward 50 years and with the herculean efforts of a few paid employees, thousands of supporters and a forward thinking Charnwood Borough Council the East Midlands of Great Britain has one of the finest heritage railways in the World, soon to link Nottingham to Leicester. Retired to Worcestershire I am now within easy reach of the Severn Valley Railway, another brilliant preserved line. If you can't visit either there are many more lines all over our Country. Enjoy.
Having grown up with goods trains as shown ( BR days ) this video brings back not only the sights and sounds but the smells as well. Grease and oil and creosoted sleepers especially on hot summer days. Long trains of 16T mineral wagons being banked up Horfield Bank with the rhythmic thud of heavy wagons on rail joints.
Diesels were still a bit of a rarity back then !
A very nostalgic video to my senses. Thank you for such good production and editing as well.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm so pleased that it brought back the memories that you describe. I must admit that occasionally I play it myself for the very same reason. Regards Alan
What a great compilation this is. takes me back to my school days. Great work . Thank you
Thank you for your comment, most kind. I'm pleased that my video achieved one of its aims...nostalgia. Alan
Wonderful. There's always something else to grab one's attention. Gotta love those timber gates at the crossing 18.43. Watching different freight being hauled is a treat,and,pleasantly different to passenger carriages. Super compilation.
Thank you again Allison. This video happens to be one of my own favourites too. Alan
1:01
The man had to rush to see that beautiful locomotive from a better view.
True train lover i guess
All Aboard. All Aboard. Enjoy the ride.
You're a really useful railway.
Total enjoyment thank you.
We did the 50 years at the Great Central and our memory will forever be our 5 minutes invite onto the last goods down hauled by the 8F. Perfect end to a great Weekend.
Came away with 400 photos of the Class 2s? Yes doing a pair in 5 inch gauge!!
Then again the Dapol Jinty looks superb in )!!
David and Lily.
My pleasure. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Alan
A fascinating compilation Alan. I can relate to every part of that.
hanks
Noel
Thanks Noel. I thought it would be up your street.
Regards Alan
1:05 that man running out of the building made me laugh
A really different, contrasting video, Alan, and great to see the emphasis on freight - fascinating stuff!
Thank you John.
Absolutely brilliant video! Great shots!
Thank you Owen, most kind.
Welcome!
Many thanks for such an enjoyable half hour or so of nostalgia! As a small boy living in Penzance, Cornwall after the war, the most interesting deviation from Fish Specials heading off for London, seeping fish oil as they crept away, was the arrival of Bertram Mills Circus train. On board were camels, llamas, lions and sundry other creatures! The elephants ,llamas and horses were all walked through Market Jew Street to the Recreation Ground, the Site for the Big Top a half mile or so away from the Station. I didn't actually get to see a performance of the Circus - Dad said it was too expensive. Never mind! Thanks very much for posting.
Thank you Henry for that interesting recollection. I'm pleased that my video stimulated it and that you enjoyed watching. It's just as well that circus animals are also a thing of the past.
You're a really useful engine.
Another great video, brings back Happy memories From the " Windcutter " to the moden frights moving cars by rail ! , i remember the old motor rail , thanks for posting , Graham
Thanks Graham. How times and methods have changed! Cheers Alan
I love trains good job
Mesmerizing!. Absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing.
I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind comment and for subscribing. Alan
Thanks for the great Goods train video
A pleasure Mike. I rate it among my own personal favorites. Alan
As an American, I've always been curious about the thought process behind old british goods trains. Why use small wooden wagons as opposed to long freight cars like in the US? Seems less efficient and more resource intensive. It is sorta charming though, all the little wagons.
Smaller amounts of stuff going to much closer places I guess. You can fit the produce and parcels for a whole village into one small van (and maybe a coal truck for the coal merchant) and send it off down the branch line and you’re done.
Whereas sending all the beans in Idaho across the country will need some serious containerware!!
Britain truly is lucky to have the experience of freight displays. What I would give to see a massive 57 class climbing the zig zag bank with a 2000 ton train, it's syncopated exhaust beats mingling with that of a pair of standard goods engines.
Yes Timothy, we are indeed luck and it is greatly appreciated..
I am British and I love the stile of the British steam trains
31:46 Awww..
Unusual isn't it. My friend has a photo that he took of it working in the brewery in Burton-on-Trent in the 60's.
It's so tiny and cute! I like the one after it too.
It had got squashed in between two other trains but it is tiny soooooo cute
An excellent video featuring a line that I am not at all familiar with but looks very interesting.
Thank you for your comment and for subscribing. The only preserved double former mainline in the UK, their galas are something to behold. A gala a few years ago produced over eighty train movements through Quorn in one day. I have covered quite a few Great Central Galas on my channel which you may find interesting. Incidentally, their Winter Steam Gala is January 27 to 29...I can't wait! See www.gcrailway.co.uk/
Super video. Great content.
Thank you John. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.
Very nice. If he really wanted to be authentic though, the feller at the beginning should have been throwing them out of the wagon onto the lorry, particularly the ones labelled "FRAGILE".
Thank you. I love the little cameos that the Great Central invariably incorporate.
Cheakiey
Most excellent.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Excellent ! Thanks
Thank you Simon, my pleasure. Thank you also for subscribing. I hope that you enjoy future videos. Alan
British steam trains are the most beautiful
6:28 Murdoch passed by pulling a long train
7:12 IT'S BLOSSOM!!!!!!! from O Doctor Beeching
Well spotted. 46521 is now at the Great Central Railway and painted in the lined out green that she wore at the Severn Valley Railway at the time of the filming.
i love O Doctor Beeching. the Ivatt 2MT class is probably my 2nd favourite to the 14xx.
whats doctor beeching? is it like dr who?
47406 even has the hole for the key in the side😀
The flower 4f has to be my favourite British steam train also I am British
I will always say "Britain outbeats Americans by steam" because first they know that if they preserved these engines, they would make profit down the road as tourist attractions. im from America so I also love the styles you guys have in your country, very victorian era designs, neat.
Great video
It reminds me of the railway series. The engines and trucks look really nice and they even have brake vans.
Do brake vans have stronger brakes than cabooses?
Thank you, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. I'm not familiar with the caboose braking power but know that the later standard brake vans weighed 20 tons and had clasp brakes on the four wheels.
thanks for the memories, whats on tu telly ? the trains had numbers not names, only the engineers knew the names
My pleasure. Not sure I understand the second bit!
if you look at the front , you will see a number, but on the side where others had a name, there isnt one, but the drivers had pet names for them, like, old betsy, or big bill
6:12 That Brakevan: Hello mr camera man
I don’t get it
@@flyingscotsmanfan123roblox3 cough cough *Toad* cough cough
Oh cuz it is a GWR toad brake van
Takes me back to being a kid on the Waverley Route in Scotland. I suppose the same traffic is there but know it's hidden in metal boxes. No banana, fish salt and beer wagons. Shame
I'm pleased to hear that it rekindled old memories.
This ticks all the box's for me, Too many passenger coaches elsewhere, and too clean! looks like a giant train set, but this is A1.
I'm pleased that you enjoyed it Antony. Thank you for subscribing. I hope that you enjoy future videos. Alan
Imagine living near that. Jeez
Nice video
Thank you.
why is there 2 brake vans needed for the trucks, yet container trains and modern freight trains in britian does'nt have any at all?
Modern freight trains have continuous air brakes which do not need brakevans. The old goods trains were 'loose coupled' and did not have continuous brakes so the rear end braking power was applied manually by the guard in the brakevan, hence the name. When heritage railways run old style goods trains they tend to place a brakevan at each end to eliminate the need to move the brakevan to the opposite end when reversing.
interesting. thanks for the reply
your welcome
Really great video. Thanks. but the absence of any commentary is disappointing.
That was wonderful, amazing stuff. Would you have any objection to my using some of the sounds in a model railway video I am planning? Full credit given. Mike
So pleased that you enjoyed it and thank you for subscribing. By all means do as you ask. Good luck with the video. Regards Alan
Thanks Alan, I'll let you have a link when its done :)
Here is how I used it Alan, thanks again th-cam.com/video/7LLPo6QHAyk/w-d-xo.html
1:35 is that a Jinty?
Yes it is.
Yay there are still some left!!
Is it true that longer trains had more than one brake van?
Idk
1:30 are you sure thomas the tank is based off of an e2?
Yes. And that's a *JINTY*
Not to sound rude.. But.. Why? Are the loaded? Cause by the looks of things, they are just playing an expensive game of trains...
a like from me
Thank you Michael. Regards Alan
Parsound thank you for your comment
Thomas's basis 8:05
Thomas is an *E2* . Not a *3F "Jinty"*
Ye
thomas the tank engines cousin, their still around and running
not to mention the other thomas' around the world.
Great video!