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Canal Protest- April 1981
A demonstration has taken place to raise awareness of the deterioration of Britain's canals. Some 200 canal boats of all shapes and sizes sailed as part of the protest which was organised by the Campaign for Action on Navigation and Locks (CANAL). Interview with Neil Carter (CANAL). Reporter: Debbie Davies.
It seems 43 years later the government are still using the lack of funds phrase…
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Riccarton Junction Through The Years
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Just a look back at how the once thriving community at Riccarton Junction, which ended once the railway was closed in January 1969. -:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: All photos used are readily available on the internet, so all credits to the photographers Music by: Bensound License code: OOKK0QCVYITNUKTM
Beeching Report Published 27th March 1963
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"A hundred years ago, they were the threads that bound a nation together" Upon the publication of the report that spells the end for thousands of railway stations and hundreds of branch lines, Tonight pays tribute to some of the many to be closed. Originally broadcast 27 March 1963 Strangely weird listening to some of those station names , which are now back in action. Read more here - blog.nat...
1954 March ice and snow
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In the days before the word "Snowmageddon" had been coined, here's how Newsreel reported on March snow and frost in 1954. Incidentally, did you know that in the UK, it’s more likely to snow at Easter than at Christmas?
Nuclear warning pub landlord 1978
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When I hear my bleep-bleep, I get out the siren, run up to the green and crank the handle." The next time somebody tells you Britain is ill-prepared for a nuclear attack, show them this clip from Nationwide. Originally broadcast on 30 March 1978.
1994 The future of football
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Standing Room Only imagines how football might look in the year 2004. Can you imagine a world where subscription TV money controls the game completely? Where clubs turn their backs on loyal, working-class supporters to court a new breed of affluent, fickle consumer-fans? Where a European Super League is formed to allow elite clubs like Newcastle United and Barcelona to show pay-per-view matches...
Red & Green Crossing - Hardbank Cumbria
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A quick video of a railway crossing I used whilst out cycling yesterday. Located near Hayton on the Carlisle to Newcastle line.
Cold Start 37604 At Mossend
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Re uploaded with my copyright embedded into the video now, as it keeps getting nicked and re used on other channels. Originally filmed back in January 2015 as we were asked to bring it back south.
Fearless Fred Dibnah…
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"Really you're dicing with death, with a rotten old top on a chimney." Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah demonstrates his vertigo-inducing trade and becomes an instant star. First Aired September 1979 #history #freddibnah #steeplejack
Fred Dibnah doing what he did best.
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Sticking to his old-school steeplejack ways, Fred Dibnah crafts a new weathervane for the spire of Bury Parish Church and tackles the dizzying heights with his distinctive style. First aired in 1982
Timing is Everything !!
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I wonder how many takes or maybe just lucky ?
Junior Kick Start - Try Not Laugh
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The old ones are the best
Be a good cyclist !
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An old public information video on how to ride your bike back in the 50s, clearly things have changed or have they !
“Points of view” - The Guardian
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An old TV advert clip.
Where’s ya tool
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Classic scene from Scum Fair use policy
Nearly Touch and go !
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Nearly Touch and go !
The leaving of Liverpool
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The leaving of Liverpool
Unexplained voice on the viaduct….
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Unexplained voice on the viaduct….
Day After Storm Isha - Cumbria #stormisha
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Day After Storm Isha - Cumbria #stormisha
Bewcastle Hammer and Millennium Cairn.
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Bewcastle Hammer and Millennium Cairn.
Halloween walk on the quiet side - Canonbie
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Halloween walk on the quiet side - Canonbie
Gelt Woods after Storm Babet.
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Gelt Woods after Storm Babet.
Wonkiest Pub - Demise of The Crooked House Pub..
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Wonkiest Pub - Demise of The Crooked House Pub..
Beeching report - Some of the many stations to close
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Beeching report - Some of the many stations to close
Last POW leave UK for Germany 1948
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Last POW leave UK for Germany 1948
Winter on the UK Railways…
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Winter on the UK Railways…
Electric Cars in the 60s….
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Electric Cars in the 60s….
Riccarton Junction - Then and Now
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Riccarton Junction - Then and Now
Airbus A320 - The Early Days
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Airbus A320 - The Early Days
Car Cell phone in the 1970s
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Car Cell phone in the 1970s

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662 День тому

    I bet you could cook breakfast on that starter

  • @chuckyc6912
    @chuckyc6912 9 днів тому

    16 cylinders. They aren’t sure witch one wants to be first ha ha

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 9 днів тому

      lol 👍

  • @scooboy
    @scooboy 22 дні тому

    Absolutely awesome , Class 37 s scared me as a child, now they amaze me . Even Greta Thurnberg would love them , especially a cold start

  • @4faxache935
    @4faxache935 24 дні тому

    Fcking bunch of old farts pretending to be important, absolutely hilarious.

  • @igesio
    @igesio 24 дні тому

    +100000000 aura

  • @winklebrown1014
    @winklebrown1014 25 днів тому

    RIP Fred!

  • @Calvi36
    @Calvi36 25 днів тому

    Four main faults on the 37, Oh Fuck Wully Baxter, translated to oil, fuel, water, blower motors!

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 25 днів тому

      Correct 👍

  • @David-er7eg
    @David-er7eg 25 днів тому

    I think I can I think I can lol

  • @Calvi36
    @Calvi36 26 днів тому

    Good old Mossend, drove into it many times from Motherwell TMD to pick up wagons. Class 37 is still my all time favourite locomotive, cab heaters were shite though!

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 25 днів тому

      long coat needed in winter to keep the legs warm 🥶

  • @naughtydevil3285
    @naughtydevil3285 26 днів тому

    Fred Dibnah had bollocks the size of Bolton……There won’t be another one sadly…..

  • @davidshelton876
    @davidshelton876 27 днів тому

    The guy laughing sounds like the laughing man from Blackpool pleasure Beach!😂

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 27 днів тому

      😱

  • @user-nunyabusinessgov
    @user-nunyabusinessgov 28 днів тому

    Keystone Cops!!!!

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 28 днів тому

      Very much so 😂

  • @ullrichjanullrich3612
    @ullrichjanullrich3612 28 днів тому

    I remember Eddie Lejeune used to win these a lot.

  • @davidatkinson7291
    @davidatkinson7291 28 днів тому

    It looks like the Hammer and cairn are on a hill called Black Preston,is it meant to be a secret,i doubt if that was the purpose.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 28 днів тому

      No it’s just not a popular visitor location , so off the beaten track and easily found 👍

  • @61js
    @61js 29 днів тому

    I wonder if the lad has got any kids?

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 29 днів тому

      Maybe 🤷‍♂️

  • @t595nige
    @t595nige Місяць тому

    Before mobile phones were invented..proper fun👌

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 29 днів тому

      Absolutely 👍

  • @brokenspokesxl
    @brokenspokesxl Місяць тому

    It's more like Benny Hill without the chicks than kick-start 😂

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 29 днів тому

      Ha yeah 👍

  • @joski9030
    @joski9030 Місяць тому

    My dad was on an episode of this

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 29 днів тому

      As a rider I guess 👍

  • @Fester_
    @Fester_ Місяць тому

    Our brave volunteer services - come on Putin , our boys from yesteryear led the way.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 29 днів тому

      lol

  • @isaacdies
    @isaacdies Місяць тому

    Still sound advice today!

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      Yes I agree 👍

  • @yeh.80
    @yeh.80 Місяць тому

    Nice

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      Thanks 👍

  • @ExploratoryResearch
    @ExploratoryResearch Місяць тому

    Which shot was taken with the israeli camera?

  • @DuckyTheFox
    @DuckyTheFox Місяць тому

    Neat

  • @Railfan-uf9mw
    @Railfan-uf9mw Місяць тому

    Good day mate 😂

  • @arnoldwestler1337
    @arnoldwestler1337 Місяць тому

    I am also here before the fame

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      👍

  • @AraziqR
    @AraziqR Місяць тому

    Here before this went viral

  • @andyjoiner8887
    @andyjoiner8887 Місяць тому

    What makes the loud clonk sound that starts around 1:53?

    • @grantvisentin637
      @grantvisentin637 25 днів тому

      Multiple cylinders deciding to wake up and start firing, causes a weird firing order and sends vibration through the gear train and so on and just clunks around.

  • @1219magnum
    @1219magnum Місяць тому

    Great sound, but, u wouldn't be able to effect a quik getaway from a bank robbery. The bobbies would be on u lickety split :-)

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      Certainly not. 😂😂

  • @deanblenkinship1614
    @deanblenkinship1614 Місяць тому

    I love how they smoke a ciggie first before even thinking about starting 😂❤

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      It was just chillin 😂

  • @AwesomeAngryBiker
    @AwesomeAngryBiker Місяць тому

    that doesn't look like a touch and go, more like a go around

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      Yeah they nearly touched , more a training flight lol

  • @AndyBell-jb7mp
    @AndyBell-jb7mp Місяць тому

    Have a great holiday. Never seen a take off from Liverpool before, great views.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      Thanks this was last month lol and we did 👍

  • @davidgray2653
    @davidgray2653 Місяць тому

    What must be the strain on starter motors and batteries to keep cranking

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r Місяць тому

      Built to last 💪

  • @aprotosimaki
    @aprotosimaki 2 місяці тому

    cool video!!

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 2 місяці тому

      Thanks

  • @davidhurst100
    @davidhurst100 2 місяці тому

    Not hard to see why the Class 37 is is the greatest little loco that could... My all time favourite...They are beautiful, can go 'anywhere' with a great RA and still in service after many many years. We shall never see the like of these again.

  • @wouterkellerman4458
    @wouterkellerman4458 2 місяці тому

    That sound in the beginning could be in a horror movie! 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 2 місяці тому

      👻👍

  • @davidhoyle6626
    @davidhoyle6626 2 місяці тому

    Good clean energy.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely 👍

  • @Chris-jg5vw
    @Chris-jg5vw 2 місяці тому

    What type batteries?

  • @buffywhatever1093
    @buffywhatever1093 3 місяці тому

    Just found this, brilliant, thanks for sharing. Not all that dissimilar to my upbringing in mid Wales.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 2 місяці тому

      Thanks 👍

  • @kevowski
    @kevowski 3 місяці тому

    Awesome👌🏻

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 2 місяці тому

      Thanks

  • @davidnelson9149
    @davidnelson9149 3 місяці тому

    I think that the cylinder bores are rather worn therefore the PSI at TDC is below spec causing sluggish starting and white smoke, the exhaust smoke is ladened with unburnt fuel so it probably would be best to avoid smoking a cigarette with all that white smoke in the air.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 3 місяці тому

      luckily I don’t smoke then 👍

  • @albertsmith1048
    @albertsmith1048 3 місяці тому

    How can a three minute clip of film be so sad to watch, yet be so uplifting,, like opening a time capsule if you will.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching

  • @albertsmith1048
    @albertsmith1048 3 місяці тому

    As a 74 year old who can remember the steam train, these kinds of video are sad in a good way. Sad that a way of life is lost forever, good to see some still care about what we lost. Long may they continue.

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 3 місяці тому

      Yes it’s my way of keeping the line alive , looking back at old photos and videos 👍

  • @des_smith7658
    @des_smith7658 3 місяці тому

    Yet another grassy knoll station

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 3 місяці тому

      Sadly yes

  • @MartinFarrell1972
    @MartinFarrell1972 4 місяці тому

    Why was this place abandoned? In the old pics there were houses

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 3 місяці тому

      It seems that once the railways left so did the community, there is a few houses still lived in today but not the numbers like before.

  • @frazeryoung7882
    @frazeryoung7882 4 місяці тому

    A true legend of his sport and generation made of strong stuff

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 4 місяці тому

      Yes one of a kind 👍

  • @jenniferpayne250
    @jenniferpayne250 4 місяці тому

    From the Cross, which track takes you to the hammer please?

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 4 місяці тому

      Head north out of Bewcastle up the hill ,then turn right onto the bridleway at Crossgreens. Follow this up towards Black Preston and you will find it 👍

    • @jenniferpayne250
      @jenniferpayne250 4 місяці тому

      @@Xpl0r will give it a go soon. Thanks

  • @johninman1354
    @johninman1354 4 місяці тому

    So sad that he has just passed away... t

    • @Xpl0r
      @Xpl0r 4 місяці тому

      a true Cumberland gent

  • @modelrailpreservation
    @modelrailpreservation 4 місяці тому

    With a very heavy workload preserving and restoring old trains, and medicine I take for nerve and joint pain, I keep coming back to this video as a visual of what getting up in the mornings is like. Especially on three or four hours of sleep a night for weeks on end. At least people have what the locomotives don't: Coffee.

  • @johannessilver8653
    @johannessilver8653 4 місяці тому

    Why the diesel is not preheated? Smokes more than a steam loco and causes poisonous gases.

  • @dalemckenzie4468
    @dalemckenzie4468 4 місяці тому

    Needs new injectors though.