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The final video?! - 2023 in review
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I've previously discussed my plan to take an indefinite hiatus from creating videos. However, since 2023 is nearly at an end I thought I'd bring the channel back from the dead for one night only to have a look back at 2023. The video contains clips from all of my railway travel throughout the year including clips from my trip to Wales for the WHR 100 event, along with some clips from my first t...
Tanfield Railway "Run It Weekend" 14/10/23
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A selection of videos from the Tanfield Railways "Run It Weekend" on 14/10/23. www.mattditch.photography/rail#/tanfield-railway-run-it-weekend/
#youtubeshort "Stanley" thunders up Causey West Bank with the Demonstration freight train.
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Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST "Stanley" thunders up Causey West Bank with the Demonstration freight train during Tanfield Railways "Run It Weekend" on 14/10/23 Full gallery: www.mattditch.photography/rail#/tanfield-railway-run-it-weekend/
#shorts Blanche departing Pen-Y-Mount during the WHR 100 event
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Blanche departing Pen-Y-Mount during the WHR 100 event #youtubeshort #youtubeshorts #shortsvideo
Peckett 0-6-0ST "Liassic" at Threlkeld Quarry's 2023 steam gala. #youtubeshort
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A #shortvideo of Peckett 0-6-0ST "Liassic" at Threlkeld Quarry's 2023 steam gala #youtubeshort #shortvideo
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 50th Anniversary Steam Gala
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The video contains footage from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway 50th Anniversary Steam Gala on 23/09/23. Full gallery: www.mattditch.photography/rail#/nymr-50th-anniversary-steam-gala-230923/
92214 & 92134 at Green End - NYMR 50th Anniversary Steam Gala
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9F's 92214 & 92134 put on a fine display as they double head through Green End. #shorts #youtubeshorts #youtubeshort #shortvideo
Beamish Museum Autumn Transport Gala 09/09/23
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The video was recorded on the first day of the museum's Autumn Transport Gala and focuses heavily on the operations on the narrow gauge railway. The event featured visiting locomotives Avonside 0-4-0T "Ogwen/Durham and Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT "Ashanti" which ran alongside the museums resident NG steam locomotives "Glyder/Grey" and "Samson". Coffee Pot No.1 was also in steam on the standard gaug...
Exploring the Brampton/ Lord Carlisle's Railway
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The Brampton Railway was originally constructed in 1798. And, it was primarily designed to transport coal from Tindale Fell to Brampton staiths. Initially, it comprised various short segments of wooden railways that had been built earlier. In 1836 the route was altered to meet the newly opened Newcastle and Carlisle Railway at Brampton Junction. The section from the junction to Brampton was lat...
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum 2023 Steam Gala
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The 2023 steam gala at Threlkeld Quarry near Keswick. This years Gala featured visiting locomotives Andrew Barclay “Cegin” and Peckett “Liassic”. www.mattditch.photography/rail#/threlkeld-quarry-2023-steam-gala/
North Tyneside Steam Railway "Lambton" Steam Gala 15/07/23
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This video was recorded on the second day of the Railways Lambton-themed gala. The gala featured the reunion of Lambton locomotives 0-6-2 No.29 (Kitson w/n 4263) and Austerity No.60 (Hunslet w/n 3686). They were joined by the railway’s other visiting locomotive “Illingworth “ (Hudswell Clarke w/n 1208). Full gallery www.mattditch.photography/rail#/north-tyneside-steam-railway-2023-steam-gala-15...
Austerity No 60 & the demonstration goods train - North Tyneside Steam Railway 2023 Steam Gala
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North Tyneside Steam Railway Steam Gala 15/07/23 Hunslet Austerity No.60 seen during a rare spell of blue skies and good weather heads the demonstration goods train up the line towards Middle Engine lane. The full gallery can be found here www.mattditch.photography/rail#/north-tyneside-steam-railway-2023-steam-gala-150723/ #shortsvideo #short #youtubeshorts #shortvideo
South African Narrow Gauge in North Wales
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A selection of video clips showing former South African Narrow Gauge locomotives at work on the Welsh Highland Railway between the 23rd & 25th of June 2023. The locomotives featured are NGG16's 130, 87 & 143. Also featured is "Funkey" diesel "Castell Caernarfon" and the SAR freight train.
Welsh Highland Railway Centenary 23rd - 25th of June 2023
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Footage from all three days of the fantastic "Welsh Highland Railway Centenary" which took place from the 23rd to the 25th of June 2023. The full gallery of images from the event can be found here: www.mattditch.photography/rail#/welsh-highland-railway-centenary-23rd25th-june-2023/
#Short "Lyd" and "Russell" cross Snowdon street with the last train of the WHR 100 event.
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#Short "Lyd" and "Russell" cross Snowdon street with the last train of the WHR 100 event.
Tanfield Railway Legends of Industry Gala 2023
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Tanfield Railway Legends of Industry Gala 2023
Statfold Barn Railway's Summer spectacle of steam 10/06/23
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Statfold Barn Railway's Summer spectacle of steam 10/06/23
#short Andrew Barclay “Glyder” shunting at Beamish
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#short Andrew Barclay “Glyder” shunting at Beamish
#Short Fiji, Saccharine & Isaac at Statfold Junction
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#Short Fiji, Saccharine & Isaac at Statfold Junction
Beamish Colliery Railway 05/06/23
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Beamish Colliery Railway 05/06/23
#shorts "Puffing Billy" on the Pockerley Waggonway - Beamish 24/05/23
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#shorts "Puffing Billy" on the Pockerley Waggonway - Beamish 24/05/23
Pockerley Waggonway - Beamish 24/05/23
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Pockerley Waggonway - Beamish 24/05/23
#Short Tasmanian Government Railways K class "K1" on the Statfold Barn railway. 12/06/21
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#Short Tasmanian Government Railways K class "K1" on the Statfold Barn railway. 12/06/21
#Shorts Katie at Gill force
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#Shorts Katie at Gill force
River Esk's 100th centenary gala 29/04/23
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River Esk's 100th centenary gala 29/04/23
#Shorts Andrew Barclay 1219 at Beamish (April 2023)
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#Shorts Andrew Barclay 1219 at Beamish (April 2023)
#Shorts River Esk's 100th centenary gala 29/04/23
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#Shorts River Esk's 100th centenary gala 29/04/23
Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST "Caledonia Works" on the Beamish Colliery railway. 11/04/23
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Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST "Caledonia Works" on the Beamish Colliery railway. 11/04/23
#shorts "Northern Rock" on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
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#shorts "Northern Rock" on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

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  • @derekmarsden8934
    @derekmarsden8934 2 дні тому

    Thank you for posting this. I often go walking in the area and the industrial history of the area has always fascinated me. Looking back you realise how hard life must have been back then in these remote areas with none of the modern comforts we enjoy now.

  • @patriot6251
    @patriot6251 Місяць тому

    my grandfather and his siblings worked at the Midgeholme colliery

  • @JOHNDUNN-xc1kj
    @JOHNDUNN-xc1kj Місяць тому

    Depressing music, shots far back so couldn't read. Much better pit village shots than this I'm afraid.

  • @Diawlbach54
    @Diawlbach54 2 місяці тому

    Dont climb on the trucks As kids we did as they were shunted into the sidings at Highspen on the Chopwell line a very dangerous game indeed. We also slid down the pitheap at the spen in a tin bath. Six kids in the bath and off we went all day and black with the coal dust had my grandads pit belt a few times for taking the the bath home with no bottom in it. Great days whe i stayed at my nana's house north view Highspen.

  • @Diawlbach54
    @Diawlbach54 2 місяці тому

    Hi. I only just found your site today by accident looking on the history of victoria garesfield. I was born September 1954 at Victoria terrace ( the duckets) Victoria Garesfield during the full production of coal from five drift mines in that area plus the coal screens and engine sheds. I am 70 now and make it priority twice a week for a walk on the original footpaths that the miners used every working day. My Grandad was stable man/ boilermaker at Garesfield coterie among a lot of other jobs to do with the railway to the coke works at Winlaton mill to the stone heaps at Highfield. Great site

  • @tonypaddler
    @tonypaddler 4 місяці тому

    Lovely video and I both enjoyed and appreciated the historical and informational aspect of it. Thanks very much for that 🙂👍

  • @jeffreyhodge5564
    @jeffreyhodge5564 6 місяців тому

    Used to love looking over Wearmouth bridge and seeing the Staithes working and walking to school how the railway line went under Durham Road near the Barnes roundabout ,also the Lambton railway had running powers down to the staithes near Sunderland shed ,the line to Hartlepool ran over them just south of Sunderland inside the tunnel ,ps who remembers carriage sidings at Vilette road or the goods yard nd sidings on Newcastle road behind the then new Bowling Alley ,used to go down to Ryhope junction every evening and watch normally a Pacific come through from Gateshead and reverse down to One of the big mail order depots ,sometimes very long trains ,happy days,!

  • @stonehengemaca
    @stonehengemaca 6 місяців тому

    The whole city is a student campus now.

  • @alanwann9318
    @alanwann9318 8 місяців тому

    Good detective work ,I often pass this and wonder where? What?

  • @Yngrr024
    @Yngrr024 9 місяців тому

    Same with the beehive coke ovens we used to call them, we used to be able to enter them as kids before they were sealed up about 10 year ago now, we’ve always tried to find a way back into them without causing damage but isn’t possible, shame really the insides still had old equipment and stuff from the 1900s

  • @Yngrr024
    @Yngrr024 9 місяців тому

    The first pic is the old bricked up tunnel what went under ground, we used to be able to climb inside of it as kids there used to be huge holes under the tracks falling what looked miles was quite sketchy, it got re closed up about 3 years ago now and is slowly being taken over by nature

  • @Mighty_Square
    @Mighty_Square 11 місяців тому

    Nice shots, excellent video.

  • @ronnieatkinson4712
    @ronnieatkinson4712 11 місяців тому

    did 18 years at the workshops and being 4th generation still got a lot of memories of the place

  • @jimbruneau6769
    @jimbruneau6769 Рік тому

    I noticed in the last part of the video the Cegin was struggling to get the ballast cars(?) uphill on the new line's big curve. Later on Cegin came into the main yard turned and facing downhill with the ballast cars. Does that mean the New Line is operational now with turning facilities?

  • @rbs9131
    @rbs9131 Рік тому

    Does anyone know what happened to the very old loco that stood on a plinth in Lambton engine works?

    • @mattditchphotography5044
      @mattditchphotography5044 11 місяців тому

      It's at Locomotion inside one of the older buildings near Hackworths house

    • @rbs9131
      @rbs9131 11 місяців тому

      @@mattditchphotography5044 Thank you for the information.

    • @raymondcowey1041
      @raymondcowey1041 8 місяців тому

      I worked in the electric shop at LEW when the loco was collected amd taken to Shildon. I believe a Mr Galloway was the manager at the time.

    • @rbs9131
      @rbs9131 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for the information.

  • @danielbarton9291
    @danielbarton9291 Рік тому

    Fabulous video well done

  • @scalerailmodelling2846
    @scalerailmodelling2846 Рік тому

    Thanks for this mate, loco was in the shed last time I was there, always nice to see them on the move 🎉

  • @TomRuthemann
    @TomRuthemann Рік тому

    Excellent video. Cheers. Enjoyed all that shunting in the yard.

  • @Harrymx34
    @Harrymx34 Рік тому

    Do you know any history about fox cover woods?

  • @AllenORourke1954
    @AllenORourke1954 Рік тому

    Back on her home turf after 123 years, lovely little locomotive...

  • @joelightrailway2362
    @joelightrailway2362 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing video shot 👍

  • @FeckHallBahn
    @FeckHallBahn Рік тому

    Not only thunders up but does so with steam to spare!! Magnificent.

  • @spankflaps1365
    @spankflaps1365 Рік тому

    The 9F double header was a big highlight of the gala. I have old NE steam videos showing double 9F’s on coal trains, which I’ve always liked watching on a big LOUD telly. Never thought I’d see it in the flesh! 😃

  • @vikingsmb
    @vikingsmb Рік тому

    great vid matt, its a stark difference from 23 odd years ago when there was no steam or railway movements in the colliery and now look, well done

  • @EllieMaes-Grandad
    @EllieMaes-Grandad Рік тому

    I expected to see Gilesgate Station and even the current one. From Relley Mill Junction, lines went to Bishop Auckland, Esh Winning and Lanchester, all walking routes today.

    • @mattditchphotography5044
      @mattditchphotography5044 Рік тому

      I've covered some of Durham's other railways in separate videos. And, plan to do more on them in the future.

    • @TC-qd1zw
      @TC-qd1zw 7 місяців тому

      My Uncle(maternal side) lived in Langley Park. Can just remember Esh Winning station. Great days. Still visit Cousin’s there.

  • @raymondcowey1041
    @raymondcowey1041 Рік тому

    Brilliant video, Lots of old memories.

  • @jamessucksinlife170
    @jamessucksinlife170 Рік тому

    Nice video, it was a great gala besides the rain

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329

    Severn valley railway have confirmed that this loco Vulcan is confirmed to join the gala lineup

  • @m18tankdestroyer43
    @m18tankdestroyer43 Рік тому

    Fantastic work, well done.

  • @m18tankdestroyer43
    @m18tankdestroyer43 Рік тому

    Brilliant video.

  • @andygoodwincleeve
    @andygoodwincleeve Рік тому

    No Gelert ?

    • @mattditchphotography5044
      @mattditchphotography5044 Рік тому

      Unfortunately not. I wasn't happy with the footage I recorded so I didn't include it.

  • @kwallace6uk
    @kwallace6uk Рік тому

    Found it: my first and only appearance is at 25:50!! I would say at 26:32 you must have been standing next to the guy whose photo appeared in this month's 'Trackside' :-) And also a very nice bit of footage that marks the end of a very enjoyable weekend.

  • @kwallace6uk
    @kwallace6uk Рік тому

    Good to revisit 'Welsh Pony' with the slates at 3.52 :-) Some great footage Matt.

  • @andrewf9041
    @andrewf9041 Рік тому

    Nice, like the bit just after a minute in, where one goes past the other. Not been to Beamish for years, really should go back up and visit again.

  • @richardskelton5119
    @richardskelton5119 Рік тому

    Tadge windy perhaps? Great video.

  • @johnjephcote7636
    @johnjephcote7636 Рік тому

    Yes, i remember how useful NCB Philadelphia was after the end of BR steam.

  • @virginiamontoya2685
    @virginiamontoya2685 Рік тому

    I'd like the Narrow Gauge train

  • @park-ur9sk
    @park-ur9sk Рік тому

    Some excellent pictures Matt.

  • @roderickjoyce6716
    @roderickjoyce6716 Рік тому

    The weather was vile on the Saturday; I'm impressed that you managed to capture such vivid images despite the drizzle and mist. Sunday was dry and mostly bright.

    • @mattditchphotography5044
      @mattditchphotography5044 Рік тому

      I'm Northern! I'm used to photographing in less-than-perfect weather. I guess you could say I have plenty of practice😂

  • @robertthompson6346
    @robertthompson6346 Рік тому

    All my relation were Miners - something I'm seriously proud about. It's a brave man who goes down a very deep hole in the ground to do heavy manual work in the dark with no amenities or emergency health care....and with his own food and drink.

  • @zerokei9403
    @zerokei9403 Рік тому

    Nice to see an industrial loco in an industrial setting. "Illingworth" is a handsome little engine that sounds great starching along. Thanks for the video! 👍

  • @park-ur9sk
    @park-ur9sk Рік тому

    Lovely pictures Matt. And I remember visiting the Lion Park.

  • @nononsense3528
    @nononsense3528 Рік тому

    Fabulous, love seeing these old vehicles restored to former glory.

  • @peterrichards7387
    @peterrichards7387 Рік тому

    I know this part of the Nort East very well, great people and still have many good friends from this area. I certainly drank many a pint of Vaux brewery beer in my time and loved Double Maxim.

  • @_sandie_123
    @_sandie_123 2 роки тому

    Are you doing the full route to Penrith?

    • @mattditchphotography5044
      @mattditchphotography5044 2 роки тому

      I would like to yes. But, it'll be in sections. I've already covered Keswick to Threlkeld on my channel.

  • @timburton5280
    @timburton5280 2 роки тому

    I've walked up there a few times when I lived in Lanchester and this video has brought back some happy memories. It was interesting to see a photo of the viaduct in its original form before it was filled in, it was quite a structure.

  • @AllenORourke1954
    @AllenORourke1954 2 роки тому

    Excellent Matt...

  • @roberthopper1872
    @roberthopper1872 2 роки тому

    nice video. Apparently "Glyder has the stame paintjob that it had in the quarry days. it has never been repainted or repaired. i really should get over there more often. i only live a few miles away.

  • @AllenORourke1954
    @AllenORourke1954 2 роки тому

    Nice one Matt, one of my favourite walks, I read in The Railways of Consett & North West Durham that a brickworks was set up in I think Rowlands Gill, they used the cream coloured clay that was dug out during the building of the line to produce the cream coloured bricks the engine shed is built of; also a lot of the local houses...