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The videos are narrated chapters from my books 'The Ramblings of a Railwayman 2nd Edition', 'Further Ramblings of Railwaymen' and 'Rambling Railwayman's Recollections'. There are also extracts from 'Dave Salmon - A Man and his Camera - Railways DVDs.
When the Railways came to Guildford - Part 2 1967-2000.
Well-known Guildford Historian David Rose has helped Geoff produce this new film entitled ‘When the Railways came to Guildford’ Part 2 and covers the history of the railways coming to Guildford and its impact on the town to the changeover of traction from steam to the diesels and electrics.
Part 2 describes the modernisation of Guildford station and the changes that were made from 1967 up until the year 2000.
A tremendous selection of unseen photographs have been included.
Part 2 describes the modernisation of Guildford station and the changes that were made from 1967 up until the year 2000.
A tremendous selection of unseen photographs have been included.
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When the Railways came to Guildford Part1 -1845 -1967
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Well-known Guildford Historian David Rose has helped Geoff produce this new film entitled ‘When the Railways came to Guildford’ Part 1 and covers the history of the railways coming to Guildford in 1845 and its impact on the town to the the changeover of traction from steam to the diesels and electrics. Part 1 concludes with the closure of Guildford Motive Power Depot in July 1967. A tremendous ...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Derek Gane - Salisbury & Guildford & Wloo S/Side Training School.
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Derek started work in the traffic department at Salisbury LSWR in 1943 straight from School at the age of 14. When Derek became 16 years of age, he transferred from being a message boy to becoming a booking boy in Salisbury West Box. Derek then transferred to Salisbury MPD and following an examination, he was passed out as a passed cleaner and was booked as a passed cleaner/fireman on all of th...
Dave Salmon - A Man and his Camera - Guildford Scenes Part 2-3
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Dave Salmon sadly passed away in July 2015 and fortunately, I became the custodian of his vast collection of photographs; some of which have already been released through my You Tube Channel and Rambling Railwayman Series Books and DVDs. Dave certainly had an eye for taking photographs and this didn’t always relate to railways but included just about everything else! Well known Guildford Histor...
Dave Salmon - A Man and his Camera - Guildford Scenes Part 2-2
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Dave Salmon sadly passed away in July 2015 and fortunately, I became the custodian of his vast collection of photographs; some of which have already been released through my You Tube Channel and Rambling Railwayman Series Books and DVDs. Dave certainly had an eye for taking photographs and this didn’t always relate to railways but included just about everything else! Well known Guildford Histor...
Dave Salmon - A Man and his Camera - Guildford Scenes Part 2-1
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Dave Salmon sadly passed away in July 2015 and fortunately, I became the custodian of his vast collection of photographs; some of which have already been released through my You Tube Channel and Rambling Railwayman Series Books and DVDs. Dave certainly had an eye for taking photographs and this didn’t always relate to railways but included just about everything else! Well known Guildford Histor...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Bob 'Ben' Cartwright - Eastleigh MPD - (Part 3)
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The third part of Bob’s stories relate to trips with two totally different classes of locomotive; the first being with a U class No. 31803 working a heavy Van train from Waterloo to Eastleigh and the second with Original Battle of Britain Class No. 34066 'Spitfire' working an early morning paper train from Waterloo - Eastleigh. However, the second story has a slight twist as the paper train the...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Bob 'Ben' Cartwright - Eastleigh MPD - (Part 2)
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The second part of Bob’s stories relate to two totally different firing trips over two consecutive days in May 1965. The first being a heavy freight train worked by a BR Standard Class 4MT No. 75079 from Eastleigh to Feltham Yard and the second being a Boat train worked with Rebuilt BB Class No. 34082 '615 Squadron' from Southampton Western Docks to Waterloo. This was the first Boat train that ...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Bob 'Ben' Cartwright - Eastleigh MPD - (Part 1)
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I didn’t meet Bob ‘Ben’ Cartwright until after steam on the Southern had disappeared and I’d become a driver at Woking Mixed Traction depot. Bob would often ride in the cab with me, either when he was going to work or going home as he lived near Alton and at that time was a young driver at Waterloo. We’d chat about most things in general and it was a pleasant way of passing the time between des...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Eric Christian - Tunbridge Wells West & Hither Green MPDs
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I first met Eric Christian when I joined the Southside Training School as an Acting Instructor in 1987. He would normally be involved in any type of new rolling stock or locomotive that would require driver training mostly on the technical side of how the equipment on them functioned. When the 2-Car 456 Unit was introduced, Eric, Ralph Sullivan, David Timothy and myself took the unit out from S...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Denis Turner - Weymouth (Part 2)
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[Re-uploaded version] We continue with the second part of Denis's ramblings as steam traction comes to an end on Southern metals with Denis being fortunate to being a fireman on the final passenger services over the Portland Branch. Following steam's demise, and unsure of his future at Weymouth, Denis along with three of his firemen mates, successfully apply for driver's positions elsewhere and...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Denis Turner - Weymouth (Part 1)
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Denis Turner - Weymouth We again move away from Guildford MPD to hear of some experiences from a man I first met when I was working at Surrey Police as a Crime Information System and Police National Computer Trainer in 1996. We didn’t realise it until we started chatting in the canteen one day that we had led parallel lives. Denis had started work as an engine cleaner at Weymouth in 1960 just b...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Fred Johnson (Part 2)
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We continue with part 2 of Fred Johnson’s firing days at Salisbury with four stories that he relayed to me, the final one working the Atlantic Coast Express (ACE) with Driver Bert Cambray…….
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Fred Johnson - (Part 1)
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I first met Fred when I was a young 23 year-old ‘passed man’ attending a Type 3 1550hp Crompton course in October 1969. This was my second course at the Training School at Waterloo South Side, my first course having been taken earlier that year on EMU (Electric Multiple Units) which was the initial traction that I learnt, being passed out for Driving by Instructor Bob Phillips. Fred was an abso...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Tim Crowley
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I first met Tim in 1965 when he rode on the footplate with my regular driver (Stan Harms) and myself whilst we were working the 6.09pm passenger train from Waterloo to Woking. To me, he always gave the impression that he was a man that you could talk too and expect a civilised answer. Following our first meeting, I always found him kind and considerate and he knew everyone on first name terms. ...
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Chapter 5 -Jim Wattleworth and Chapter 6 - Eric Hern
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Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Chapter 5 -Jim Wattleworth and Chapter 6 - Eric Hern
'Further Ramblings of Railwaymen' - Chapter 3 - Brian Davey and Chapter 4 - Roger Hope
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'Further Ramblings of Railwaymen' - Chapter 3 - Brian Davey and Chapter 4 - Roger Hope
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen -Chapter 2 - Alex 'Mac' McClymont
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Further Ramblings of Railwaymen -Chapter 2 - Alex 'Mac' McClymont
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Chapter 1 - Pat Kinsella - Part 2
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Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Chapter 1 - Pat Kinsella - Part 2
Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Chapter 1 - Pat Kinsella - Part 1
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Further Ramblings of Railwaymen - Chapter 1 - Pat Kinsella - Part 1
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 Bluebell Rly, IOW, Post Steam Era & Dave's Memories (Audio)
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 Bluebell Rly, IOW, Post Steam Era & Dave's Memories (Audio)
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - The Mid-Hants Railway
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - The Mid-Hants Railway
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - GWR and Other Regions
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - GWR and Other Regions
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - Railways - Guildford 1966 - 1967
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - Railways - Guildford 1966 - 1967
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - Railways / London Area, West of Woking & Barry Scrapyard.
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part1 - Railways / London Area, West of Woking & Barry Scrapyard.
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part 1- Railways / Redhill- Reading and Woking Area
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part 1- Railways / Redhill- Reading and Woking Area
Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part 1- Railways / Gfd Pre-1966 and Gfd Horsham Branch
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Dave Salmon a Man and his Camera Part 1- Railways / Gfd Pre-1966 and Gfd Horsham Branch
Rambling Railwayman's Recollections - Epilogue
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Rambling Railwayman's Recollections - Epilogue
Rambling Railwayman's Recollections -Training Days - South West Trains
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Rambling Railwayman's Recollections -Training Days - South West Trains
Rambling Railwayman's Recollections - Surrey Police Days
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Rambling Railwayman's Recollections - Surrey Police Days
Great video. I've been trying to find out information about the old Guildford station, for a project I'm working on, and while I have found quite a few good photos on Flickr, you've added quite a few here that I've never seen before, and your commentary what all the things are is very helpful, as I am just about too young to remember the old station (I was born in 82).
Thanks Mark, glad that you've found it useful for your project. Local Historian David Rose and I are conducting a walkabout around Guildford Station and what was the old steam depot (including Yorkie's Bridge) on Sunday 22nd September at 10.00. We have a couple of places left if you're interested?
@@geoffburch7959 That sounds interesting. Where can I find out more information about it?
@@mdhazeldine Give me a call on 07710094113
Thanks Geoff,brought back memories of my school days in Guildford and my interest in railways started.
One of my favourite spotting sites. Cross the street and a good view of the shed.
Excellent work that you have put into your videos buddy, thanks.
Thank you for all your hard work, and congratulations on a wonderful photo collection. And, at 28:15 'at last - a U-boat!' And plenty of 4CORs. I always used to seek them out; they had the best seats. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Great video and history lesson of Guildford station, I have only been there once for a training course in the early noughties
Fantastic footage Geoff loads of happy memories at and passing through Guildford 👍🏻
Thank you so much Geoff for all your time and effort on recording all of your photos and efforts in saving them for prosperity, thanks must also go to all the other friends of yours who gave so unselfishly for your compilations .Was that the first time a Royal scot class had visited Guildford ? Surely it must have been rare back in the day . Thank you again Geoff for such lovely memories.
the photo of Guildford station at about 02:30 wasn't taken in 1967, the vehicles appear to be Later, they are are L and V reg at my guess so they are mid-late 1970s vehicles
I stand corrected Keith - well spotted.
@geoffburch7959 it was obvious to me that the cars looked later than 1960s designs, but hey, we're human......
Thank you Geoff, this long awaited update on everything that happened after I left for Canada is greatly appreciated! Well done! Best wishes, Nick B
1:05 that labour party did some damage to this country, all these closed railways lines and pits ( i hope you haven't voted for them in 2024 )
I think you're thinking of the Tories!
@@andrewwoodgate3769 ahhh bless. the beeching report (he had no power) was basically sat on until 1965. Enter labour who then wholesale slashed the lines, the madness only stopped under heath ( that hurts me to say ) in 1970 Labour all the way and they closed hundreds of pits in that time frame and blair saved none in the 90's. use real facts please not wiki lefty garbage
Excellent series, bring back many memories
Well worth waiting for, as always. Thank you.
My Dad (1936 born) started as a cleaner at Southport then eventually moved to London and then became a fireman at Willesden and few other places… eventually passing out as a driver then moving to Bedford and ended up retiring in 1999…He doesn’t have internet access, and I have just had the pleasure of his company for a week as he now lives near Plymouth… He thoroughly enjoyed all of your videos and absolutely made my day as he was chuckling away to some of your stories. Amazing work! Thank you 😊
Super photos!
Thank you Geoff…….never been to Guildford used to be a hive of activity
Absolutely great set of videos………God bless Dai woodham
Great stories
I have just watched 4 or 5 of these films…………fantastic
That was good money in those days. When I started my apprenticeship at Hawker Siddeley, Kingston, in 1971 my weekly wage was £7.51 rising a little each year but on a fixed scale. Inflation was going mad at the time and because of the fixed scale of wages I was earning less than the first year lads when I had done my 4 years!!!
Spot on Geoff! Thank you 👍
Great video. How you remembered all the rules and regs etc I`ll never know. I loved the journey from Surbiton to Guildford via Cobham, It was a lovely route and I used to do it just for the ride.
Marvellous piece of railway history. Thank you.
Glad to hear your back Geoff. Always happy to hear you and railway stories from the passed thank you always
Love watching these videos of recollections and experiences
These further superb photos and commentary, bring back some happy memories. Thank you.
Thank you Geoff that was a very interesting film. looking forward to part 2.
Brilliant as always Geoff. Thank you.
Geoff: many thanks for this great video, it brings back many happy memories of train=spotting at Guildford Station when I was a boy! Best wishes! - Nick Burbidge
Geoff Thank You ever so much for doing this wonderful video! 24:20 Looks like Schools V class 933 BR 30933 Kings Canterbury.
Thank you for compiling this, so many memories.
Excellent. Very informative and well-narrated. Thank you very much indeed.
Fabulous Geoff ! Thanks for your effort in putting this together for us.
Thanks Geoff, another great collection of Guildford memories....
Great viewing. Many photos never seen before.
Thank you so much for an interesting historical overview.
Thank you. These videos have been fantastic.
I was a secondman at Salisbury, and Fred was a Salisbury man. When we went up for driving(1978), Fred took me for driving( practical) . He knew that as a Salisbury secondman, I'd already done loads of driving, so as for teaching the practical side of things, he just sat there in the chair on the other side of the cab, and let you get on with it.
Thank-you!
Spot on Geoff! None better! Thanks
Delightful stuff Geoff.
Fascinating, and what a wonderful archive you've put together - thanks so much for producing these, Geoff. RIP Derek
I would love to heard more of Derek singing. Shame he’s gone now
Derek is an absolute brilliant singer
I trainspotted at Dorking North in the 70s and early 80s, but only ever got to Effingham Jn one rather unfortunate evening coming home late from work in 1990 very drunk and some random guy offered me a spliff and I had a drag, threw up, and fell asleep. Meaning I didn’t change at either Epsom, Ashtead or Leatherhead. Cue 1am phone call to parents at the phone box by the railway bridge. So I saw it in the dark with a sore head 😂 You probably still knew some of the guys at Dorking though. Fred, Mick, Simon, and manager Mr Dixon. Oh wow!! 6:11 I can still hear that thing!! And the hope it brought of the correct train…..
Guildford locos looked so varied. I grew up coming to Guildford for the cinema in the 70s then school in early/mid 80s (from Dorking), and looking at the long shots and the few that feature the station, it hadn’t changed much from this set. Guildford had the yellow canopy and green painted iron canopy struts the same as Dorking North did, so even though Dorking North was demolished in 1980 it always felt really familiar.
Is this the Dave Salmon that did LOADS of amazing postcards? Somewhere I’ve a postcard of a steam engine powering out of Dorking North toward Horsham from about 1955
Sorry, its not this Dave Salmon. However, I'd like to see the postcards.
Thanks very much for such an interesting, informative and entertaining series. I was wondering Geoff, out of all the different types that you have driven, was their a favourite of yours ?
Hi If you're referring to steam traction, a Bulleid Pacific would probably top the list and if diesel/electric traction, the Class 73 1600/600hp electro-diesel is an amazing piece of engineering and still running today.
who removed name plates spotersBR or staff when thay come up at auction do they do they have documentation? interesting point eay ttfn&ty
For me Geoff, this is your best video, so many names from the past that I have had the honour to work with when at Woking as a 2nd man (1975-78) Stan is certainly a character I remember well and loved his stories. Being from Salisbury and living at Grateley station the photos are just wonderful, cheers Gary
Hi Gary, Thanks for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, Stan certainly was a 'character' and I really enjoyed his company. I was down at Salisbury a few weeks ago at Mick Oakley's funeral - another great man I really looked up to. All the best Geoff