The Ultimate Tick ✅ - Episode 55, Day 101 - Glasgow to Corrour
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2024
- It's 15th August and it's finally time to leave Glasgow and head ... into the highlands. To Oban and beyond, where we stay the night at the highest station in Britain, it's Corrour! Which was always going to be amazing, and the location of where 'Trainspotting' was filmed - it was always going to be the ultimate tick!
If you want to stay at Corrour, there are three rooms and they are all bookable through AirBNB. Details and links are on the Corrour Station House website: www.corrour.co...
Download the All The Stations theme tune from iTunes here: itunes.apple.c... (other stores are available....)
One of our Kickstart backers - Roger - also made a fun video at Corrour, "Britain's Least Lowest Station", here:; • Corrour - Britain's Le...
Geoff and Vicki are visiting ALL 2,563 national railway stations in Britain - view the progress map and loads more information about the project on the website at: allthestations....
ROUTE: Glasgow Queen Street - Crianlarich - Oban - Tyndrum Lower - Upper Tyndrum - Corrour
Choose life, choose a Pacer, choose Shippea Hill, choose a Sprinter, choose the Isle of Wight, choose a Class 700, choose All The Stations.
Yep, that little tribute to "Trainspotting" at the end was brilliant.
1,000 years from now there will be no Pacers and no Sprinters, just Turbostars. Sounds great to me.
radarskiy Sprinters are alright. Pacers are crap though
PJ and the Craxfords pacers are good if you want to cram as many people on as possible and you don't care about your passengers (rural commuter lines etc)
Probably the geekiest Trainspotting reference ever. I have liked it though. Why else would I be here?
"It's raining, there's a tearoom, there's a man with a dog, it's delightful!" - the Highlands in a nutshell.
Ok
"Theres burning heather"
This UA-cam channel probably holds the distinction of being the only one where I've watched every single video.
Ian Anthony Same
Jack Jack Productions Yes, me too. Don't know WHAT I'm going to do when they finish 🙁😔
I'm getting there... And I'm not that into trains...
I can say that for several other channels.
I have also watched all the videos. Some of them, I have watched more than once.
Fun fact: Tyndrum is the smallest town/village in Scotland (and Britain, I'm almost certain) with more than one railway station.
Also Fun Fact: The lower station is called Tyndrum Lower. The highest Upper Tyndrum. The lower put below Tyndrum and the upper above.
It has also the highest number of stations per 100'000 inhabitants: 1198
Meanwhile Corrour is the highest station in the UK!
My wife and I had our first anniversary at Corrour purely on the basis of this and the 'Choose Corrour' vlog.
It is a remarkable place. Truly remarkable.
That door in Oban needs oil
Indeed
There would have been complaints if there wasn't a wee tribute to Trainspotting at Corrour...
I love how you are blown away by our beautiful landscapes. My local station is Arrochar & Tarbet, and I never tire of the journey to Oban or Fort William. I get irritated when I look round the train and see so many folk with their noses in their phones / iPads / laptops and hardly notice what is passing by the window.
I genuinely believe Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Such amazing scenery. And the people are pretty friendly too!
I love All The Stations! Me and my dad actually went to Falls of Cruachan by train, took the tour and we got in for free because we didn't use the car! It was a great tour and they encourage eco-friendly modes of transport. I'd highly recommend it! :D
"Man with dog" at Rannoch. Amazing. I was there on a train for my stag do on February 2009. Said man with dog were the only passengers to alight at Rannoch into 3ft of snow. Dog promptly disappeared, and was seen jumping down the platform, completely buried with snow.
Not quite a Premier Inn, but I suppose it'll do for the night.
Without a doubt the best vlog so far!!!!
Agreed and Geoff's reaction to his room and snug is fantastic... His emotion and joy flows through.
The best train inspired videos I have ever seen.
You've inspired me to get back to old blighty next June to retrace some of the train trips you two legends have presented.
Imagine if you could repeat this masterpiece on the heritage lines.
The world would beat a path to your door.
All I want for Xmas is a dvd of the series.
Best. Episode. Ever.
Like most I have watched the whole journey but I have never felt emotional as I have this one. Stunning closing scenes. Corrour, nay Scotland Tourist Board should simply pay for all the journey because is people are not inspired by this video to get out there nothing will. And as for the signal box living room. ... Stunning.
totally agree. Oban and then this high place with rambling = a holiday in my future
there are not enough words to decribe the wondefullness of this video. Truly amazing doesnt even come close!!!!
Stunning.
Geoff, you were getting a bit emotional in that cabin of the old signal box....must admit it does look stunning.
Local Fella Geoff probably would have proposed there... If he and Vicki weren't already betrothed! :)
John Smith Quite!
@@roundel52 lol
Quite possibly the best episode in this vlog!
Great fun followed all episode hard job to here in New Zealand !! Cheers Pete
I can’t say how much pleasure this series brings me. I’ve watched them all several times over the years and yet the freshness and enthusiasm still shines through, thank you both for giving so much pleasure. I’ve got a week booked in Crianlarich this September, can’t wait!
One of the most enjoyable videos in the series, so far.
FP4 Man yep
Awe!! You have really inspired me!! I really want to do something like this when I am older!
Some staggeringly beautiful places on this video. Having said that, Britain seems to have quite a few of those, although Wales and Scotland have a good concentration.
Beautiful. I saw many of these views from the London to Fort William sleeper, but it’s great to have them here to watch whenever I need a reminder.
What amazes me is the number of Londoners who can't believe how beautiful the countryside is. It's like they've never really been outside the M25. There is a whole country out there, not everywhere has crowds of people and a Starbucks on every corner.
Yeah, you are right. The views from that signal box at Corrour are, spectacular. Brilliant. Absolutely stunning.
So glad you had such a great experience. It's a fabulous part of the world and you've shown it off so well. ☺️ Can't wait for the next leg to Mallaig and Skye!
my great grandfather, Sir Edward McColl, was the hydro engineer that designed Cruachan power station (also Pitlochry) :)
Amazing. I've watched every second of every episode and interviews etc... but I actually found myself shedding a tear when Geoff was in the signal box... the views were just exceptional and you could actually feel what Geoff was. The ultimate tick. Amazing work guys. Can it get any better?
a stunning video. It also , I think, captures everything you two represent; passion love and appreciation not only for the rails and their history, but these beautiful places and the people . You have given me a long list of places I must see and I think my next trip to "London" will only be a passage to take, perhaps, two long journey trips trains to Wales and Scotland. there is something to say for a journey where there is no WiFI any of the Gs etc. There is bliss in simplicity and peace
The drone videos are astounding, and I really like that signal box. The views would choke me up, too. Well done!
Vicki reminds me of myself a little bit in that she has a good memory for songs and music.
Both Geoff and Vicki are two of the most lovely people I have ever seen or listened to.
They work together so well.
Magnifique .
The line that you are on is obviously one of the most scenic & beautiful railway lines in Europe probably.
Outstanding natural beauty, you obviously got a lovely day for your train journey.
Brilliant (!!) Best Ever - Resounding Beauty of Scotland Captured by Visual Artisans -- Bravo
Just has to be the best in the series so far. The views are absolutely amazing. (And I'm from New Zealand where amazing views are a dime a dozen)!
Well, your best video so far is also about Britain's best station - the one that's a 16km walk from the nearest public road. Congratulations Vicki, Geoff and Will for sublimely capturing the brilliance of Corrour!
Please can I have your life Geoff? Goofing around on trains, seeing the most wonderful parts of the UK, drinking tea and eating cake and all done with the charming and loyal company of the delightful Vicki Pipe - you've got it all!
Tyndrum is the smallest place in the UK to have more than one station
right hand running at some stations, its all to do with spring loaded points, as the train crawls over them ,the wheels of the train push the point across to the correct position and then when the train is over the point, the point will spring back again
One of the most amazing things about Corrour is that it's one of the few remote regions where taking a train is the only option. It literally has no road connection. Apparently even the station house adjusts their opening hours depending on the train schedule!
the two Tyndrum stations were Upper Tyndrum and Lower Tyndrum, but when R.E.T.B system was introduced Upper Tyndrum was renamed Tyndrum Upper so when block tokens and conversations between drivers and signallers were taken place the two stations were not mixed up
I love the music that accompanies all the drone footage in all the vid episodes. perfection
Choose Life....nice Trainspotting homage. Best wishes from NZ
I already miss you and your fun videos. Not fair.
This is the first (and probably only) video in the series where I can say I have been to every station. Crianlarich is an incredibly nice little town. I spent a night there when I was on a train trip around Scotland myself.
I'm pretty sure the boulder warning wires in the Pass of Brander have been there for years - but boulders at speed can jump! On my last visit I went round the underground power station and then stopped the train at Falls of Cruachan by hand signal. Great fun.
Just Beautiful..And the Silence, the roaring silence, is what I remember from Corrour and the hills around.
Bothies are spread across much of the Scottish Highlands & Islands, many are privately owned by climbers and walkers clubs.
I too shed a tear with this fabulous episode..nearly the end, and isn't the signal box a fab place to stay! A
Scotland is so beautiful...
A Corrour Signal Box stay is now on my bucket list, but to say when I can get back to UK due to COVID-19. Just checked and current rate is £150/night
I went hiking for a few days in the Western Highlands about three weeks ago, and the trip included the Glasgow Queen Street -> Fort William line and the Kyle of Lochalsh -> Inverness line. Kept thinking there was a chance I might spot Geoff & Vicki in the wild, but unfortunately I had to settle for the otter I saw from the train window as we were going along the edge of Loch Carron.
great videos.
It was all down to this that me and my wife just spent our silver wedding anniversary on 10th Sep at Corrour. We was in the room opposite to where Geoff and Vicky stayed.
There is only one word to describe it - AMAZING! If you have an interest in railways or just like something to do out of the ordinary then this is an absolute must.
The staff who run the place are so friendly and hospitable and the food is plentiful and excellent quality.
Even though it was a VERY stormy night when we stayed, it added to the magic in a way and you get the chance to really see the 'black of night' like nowhere else.
I hope to return again one day
The avalanche signals are well over 100 years old. I think they're called 'Anderson's Piano', or something.
Correct! Very interesting: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pass_of_Brander_stone_signals
The irony is that the boulder that caused the 2010 derailment fell from just below the wires, so could not have triggered the system. More details in the RAIB report - assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/547c8feced915d4c1000015b/R112011_110714_Falls_of_Cruachan.pdf
That's it! I simply must visit Corrour. It's absolutely stunning!
Wowowowowowowowowow! This is why we all love All The Stations!
better then tv iv enjoy watching you guys travel around the uk i can t wait to see whats next
In 2001, in the aftermath of the Hatfield rail crash AND in the middle of a national foot and mouth disease outbreak, there were no direct sleeper services for a while to Inverness via Fort William. On a seriously needed de-stressing trip, I took a sleeper from Euston to Glasgow Central which ran late so I couldn't get the Queen Street to Fort William connection. Scot Rail laid on a Glasgow city black cab for me on my own (yes, really!) all the way to Fort William. I therefore got the best of both worlds - the road trip up through Glencoe and the return rail trip further East through Corrour. Like you said, nothing short of stunning ... both ways.
Corrour looks even better in winter, when the sun is shining and there is snow on the ground...
If I can ever look half as happy and enthusiastic as Geoff and Vikki do at 10:51 over something as simple I'll be a happy man
Arguably the best part of the trip, this and the next bit??? I've done the West Highland Line a few times, keep gping back for more!!
Love, love LOVE this video. I remember with great fondness my day trip to Corrour almost exactly 7 years ago - walking down to the shoreline of the stunning Loch Treig, dinner in the Station House Restaurant and then the late train back to where I was staying down the line at Spean Bridge. Beautiful.
Well done guys :)
Thank you both, another excellent entertaining and beautiful video. A ray of sunshine.
Great video once again
Cheers Slippery
Absolutely stunning views. And I can almost feel the fresh air.
i come from scenic Alberta, these views here are awesom!
Wonderful. Watching this is almost better than going on a holiday oneself. Your enthusiasm makes me want to go there and walk around in the rain! As for that loft in the signal box, hope you enjoyed it because you've earned it.
Not sure about the rain (although you should always come prepared for it, of course), but definitely do! It's gorgeous in the Highlands.
Wow just wow! I want to stay in that hotel! Great shots guys the footage is looking incredible
I've been looking forward to this one for a while now. My wife and I made it out to Oban (by car, unfortunately) about two years ago, and loved the scenery as we wound our way around Loch Lomond. Toured the power station on our way out. The proximity of the line to the motorway fascinated me (as did the town itself). Thanks for the nostalgia trip!
Fantastic!
Great storytelling, great sights, great editing.
I think we might have seen Geoff shed a tear then. Vicki was certainly in floods behind the camera.
Excellent video..
My favourite episode.. The Trainspotting homage is awesome..
This station just made my ultimate Bucket List. I NEED to stay here at some point in my life 😃 both for the accommodations, and the Trainspotting location.
Brilliant guys. Always wanted to go to Corrour. Defo gonna go there soon. Loved the Trainspotting bit 👍👍
Aye Vikki, "it's the great outdoors" and indeed, it does "make you feel great to be Scottish"
Guys your best video to date! I want me some time in that signal box! Well done!
Well done guys, this is a phenomenal video, you've really done it justice. This is now one of my favourite videos of yours and of all time. Editing, drone, artistic direction, music - all done to perfection. Good on you.
The one I've been waiting for since the start - did this journey 7 years ago and it was nothing less than stunning! Great episode!
All that needs to be said is...WOW
What a spectacular setting.
Probably my favourite video so far. This is so great.
Jeff & Vicki, two questions for you:
1. Will you please consider publishing your itinerary (include lodging) for those of us who would like to attempt part or all of this incredible adventure?
2. Have you had any bad/unpleasant surprises during your All The Stations adventure?
Cheers,
JJ
wow!!! that signal box where you can stay is awesome and the snug above even better
Superb work. It's great when professionalism meets superior content. A real treat!
Wow. Congratulations!!!
Thought Geoff was going to cry in the signal box. Good to still be enjoying the experience after so many days into their travels.
Hello There, this is a great video which has a very scenic route, thank you for sharing this, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :)
Best video of the series. Thanks!
The two places in New Zealand by scenic were National Park and Otira. The whole of Otira is owned by one person/group. Surprisingly, it has two platforms and an underpass and is a storage location for Otira tunnel banker locomotives. It has a pub and heritage railway cottages.
Beautiful ending to this episode.
Fantastic video Geoff- I love the view of Beinn na Lap in the background in the scene where you're sitting down drinking water.
I've been looking forward to this one for months! And I'm glad it didn't disappoint. Great video, you two. Well done!
Booked a room in the Signal box tonight, for a stay in May 2025. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great nod to Trainspotting guys. What a beautiful place 😃
Nearly there! Well done! I really like this series - I wish it could go on forever! Also - am I early??
I was going "Noooooooooooo, not the last week!!" Forever is the word....
FelloniusWizard I don't want the series to go :(
Took a 3 week trip to the highlands in July of this year, spent 4 days walking, camping and kayaking and It all started at Corrour Station. Such a strange feeling watching that training pull away from the platform and then being alone in the middle of no where. Highly recommend a trip to Corrour!
Best video so far. Incredible footage.
Vicki, you are a great tourist guide, everywhere you explore. On the hill, it is generally known as McCaig's Folly. The building was never completed to his death and serving family members, sought to make better use of the monies he left, to complete the project