Yorkshire's Most Beautiful Lost Railway? Whitby to Loftus Line.
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- Is this Yorkshire's Most Beautiful Lost Railway? The Whitby to Loftus Line
The Whitby to Loftus Railway has been closed since 1958.
Much of the route does however remain with numerous relics and reminders of the railway that once served the likes of Sandsend, Staithes and Kettleness.
In Part one of this series i begin my journey at the former Whitby West Cliff Station passing along the coastal cliff edges where 4 viaducts once stood proud but all now removed.
I head on up towards the site of Sandsend Station that still survives today.
**** Error in video. I mention one viaduct was wooden it is not it was Iron.
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Brilliant video again Ant!
But,as always, tinged with a bit of sadness at what we have lost.
👍🙂
Thanks very much Ian I'm pleased you enjoyed it
So professionally done, Ant. I really appreciate all the time, effort and research you put into your videos and they're all so interesting too.
Thanks very much Elaine I've enjoyed putting this one together the past few days
Completely entrancing, exciting music, so many historical photographs and beautiful scenery - thank you for the journey.
Thanks very much Daniel I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together
What a fantastic video. We had a friends holiday in Yorkshire a few years ago at Robin Hoods Bay. We all fell in love with Yorkshire. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for history, great cinematography and narration. Cheered me up as I have either covid or bad flu. Can go to bed happy.
Thanks very much I'm pleased you enjoyed it and I hope you feel better soon
Superb footage of what must have been an incredible railway experience and an engineering marvel. The closure of the line, as you suggest, is something to lament, although you wonder whether it would have survived what looks like a significant amount of cliff erosion. The archive clip of a steam train entering Sandsend Station and disgorging all those passengers makes a vivid impression. Might it be the same today, if the line had remained in being?
I'm pleased you enjoyed it Malcolm and thank you. I do feel it would be busy but more in a tourism " ride along the coast" journeys although I know I'd travel up there for a break too
Movie footage and not an accurate depiction of the line in 1947. It's from the film Holiday Camp starring Jack Warner as Joe Huggett. The film was released on 5th August 1947.
Ah - my ignorance! Thanks for putting me right. @@neiloflongbeck5705
@@malcolmrichardson3881 don't be so hard on yourself. If I hadn't recently watched this film on YT I wouldn't have known.
@@neiloflongbeck5705 I’ve seen that film many times and I do think they used actual railway footage for the film, none of the actors were shown getting off the train.
They then caught the bus supposedly to Butlins in Filey I suppose, via Lythe bank, which is shown in the film. I can’t think they went to the trouble and filmed this for the film, in fact most of the film was shot on set.
Sorry to be a bore.
What a magnificent railway and after the Larpool viaduct.I remember as a four year old standing below the tressel at sandend with an ice cream in my hand watching in haw as a train passed over.It was like something out of the Wild West.Your presentation plus the information and your respect the privacy of the locals is outstanding.I’ve watched this four times already!
This brought back so many memories of exploring that line. Can't wait for the next part, with the tunnels and beautiful views. Whenever I visit North Yorkshire, I always go back for another look!! Great of you to do this, Ant.
Thanks very much Simon. I'm looking forward to going back and finishing this off 😁
It always brings a smile to my face when I get a notification that you have posted Ant. I know I'm going to thoroughly enjoy it and learn some history. Thank you for sharing, and I am looking forward to part two.
Very kind Chris thank you. That's one of the reasons I do these. I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together
Loved the archive photo's and film. And you had lovely weather for your walk. Very enjoyable part 1.
I'm pleased you enjoyed it Tim. Hopefully when I go back up in a few weeks for part 3 and 4 the weather will be good
Hi that was a fantastic video so very enjoyable you have done a brilliant job about finding out about the history of the railway i have been there a few times but didn't know anything about the railway brilliant
Thanks very much Chris I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I thoroughly enjoyed working on this one I'm looking forward to going back to do more
I've always been fascinated by this line, and never wanted a time machine as much as I do now. Your atmosphere of your videos is enchanting, the choice of music is spot on and creates a sympathetically nostalgic mood. The drone photography is wonderful and captures the beauty of North Yorkshire perfectly - tourism companies should be snapping at your heels for some of this footage!
What a completely mind blowing station West Cliff is!
Gosh you got there quicker than me 🤣
@@TrekkingExploration 😄😄
Really nice presentation - it's heart breaking to see all that we have lost in terms of railway infrastructure. It was supposed to be the permanent way 😐
Thanks very much indeed. It's really sad although I think this one would have been a victim of erosion eventually
I don't like that the old station building is named "Beeching Mews" - I'm not happy to see his name celebrated like that. On a different note - I do wonder if "The Fat Controller" in Thomas The Tank Engine was based on Dr Beeching.
I agree I thought it was an odd choice of name
I agree. His name should be erased from history. 🤨
I agree its a kick in the teeth at what we have lost!
It is strange since this was closed in 58 over a couple of factors and Beeching cuts were 60s. But a wrong choice of name definitely.
@@TrekkingExplorationClearly someone thinking they were being clever...closure nothing to do with Beeching .
Thank you Ant, that was a delight, history, sun and the sea on a dull winter's day, beautiful photograph. Take care.
Thanks very much Christine I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Part 2 shall be along in a couple of weeks
Absolutely magnificent Ant, great video love ya drone footage brings a special prospective to it and brings it alive again for me especially coupled with the archive footage well done can’t wait for part two.
Glad you enjoyed it Phil very kind of you. I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together 😊
Another amazing video Ant Thankyou so much.
This must be the most stunning costal railway I have ever seen.
What a loss ….
Brilliant.
Was talking about you earlier,
Saying that Martin Z and Paul Whtwck have uploaded,
Just waiting on your goodself.
And here you are.
I'll have a good 2hrs of viewing tonight after tea,
With a beer.
Cheers Ant
🍻
Ha fantastic. Plus you get to go to the Yorkshire coast too 😉
Plus,
Ive got a new Secrets Of The Motorway with John, to watch.
A vid on Sutton Hoo,
AND, an amazing Stanlow Island doc to watch
You lot spoil us you really do.
❤
beautiful views its a shame they closed this line thanks for sharing this journey
Thanks very much for watching Jan
Just started watching the videos and find them so interesting and informative. So sad that so many of these rail routes have gone forever.
Excellent production and editing.
Simply excellent - thank you. What a delightful railway this would have been today, if it had survived the axe; but probably a cash-pit for maintenance with the coastal erosion problems.
Thank you for taking us places some of us will never be able to go Ant, very much appreciated.
Thinking about the tracks as we see them now compared to how they were when active and the difference is huge. There would have been no vegetation at all on active lines, no trees, no weeds, nothing, just ballast and tracks. All kept clear with active walking and weedkillers. Just an observation.
Best 2 pound i spend a month to be a member! Wow that production was world class and can't wait for next episode. Jealous I'm not there looks absolutely stunning too
I'd better get those members prices raised 😜 I'm pleased you enjoyed it and thank you ☺️
Brilliant! As always, nicely done!
Thanks very much Edward 😀
The carriages can be stayed in. Search under the words ‘Sandsend Sleeper and Parcel Wagon’. Information is there plus a video link to them installing the carriages on UA-cam. Interesting.
The photos I've seen of the Whitby to Loftus railway certainly qualify it to my mind as the most spectacular abandoned railway in Yorkshire. I'm thinking particularly of the various viaducts that were a feature of the line.
The iron pillars of the viaducts were filled with concrete. The initial estimate for the construction of the line was £235,278 of which £66,100 was for the viaducts and tunnels. In the end the line cost £655,077 (in 2010 prices that's a whopoing £32 million) or £40,942 per mile. These figures come from Michael William's dissertation.
Note that the Loftus to Whitby line was closed in 1958 which was a few years before Beeching was employed to wield his infamous Axe. Just a few years ago the site of Newholm Viaduct was landscaped when the new sea wall was built so more remains were lost. Larpool Viaduct was built of brick because the designer, Francis Fox, was concerned about its vicinity to the effects of the sea. Several of the iron viaducts were extensively repaired because of corrosion and the deteriorating condition of them all was one of the reasons given for closure in 1958. Larpool Viaduct of course still stands.
Some amazing relics surviving here! Must have been an incredible line to travel on back in the day!
I think so too. It's hard to think it's almost 70 years ago
What ancagsolute fab video Ant! I have stayed in guest houses next to the west Cliff old Station I adore Whitby. This task to be one of the most beautiful disused railways in the UK.
So happy you are exploring this area. Cant wait for more! ❤😊
Thanks very much Carol. I should be back in a couple of weeks to finish this off. It'll be quite the contrast in winter
I was stood on west cliff the other day looking theough binoculars, I did a double take when i saw the railway carriage. I dont know the area at all so this is very interesting🙂
It's a lovely area isn't it? I can't wait to go back
Thanks for another great video. Nice to sit at home on a wet, cold winter's evening and watch you walking in the summer sunshine only a few miles away from here. Reminds me of pleasant walks along the beach to Sandsend with the dog! The coast line was a lovely route with great views out to sea and it's a sad shame that it's not still there as it would be a great line for tourists all the way from Scarborough to Middlesbrough. Still worth the effort to walk where it can be accessed and between Whitby and Scarborough it makes a good days ride on a mountain bike!
Look forward to seeing the next part now.......
I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I'll be back in a couple of weeks to do parts 3 and 4. I'm hoping for better weather although it'll be stark contrast to the summer conditions I had for parts 1 & 2
Quality as always top man keep them coming 🚂🚂👍
Thanks very much Andrew 😄
Loved this mate... my Fave line in the UK.... ITS stunning round there... Total bliss... WELL DONE on a super Video... Cheers
Thanks very much John. There's more to come
What a great video. I love it up there. Went on holiday to Yorkshire for the first time last year, staying at Bouby, and we did lots of walks around that area, including the one you did, apart from , we walked from Sandend car park below the station to Whitby and back again. I hadn't realised the railway was so close to the sea! Well done brilliant video, good music, good drone footage, and to top it off great old time photos and bit of film!
Love it brilliant again
Thanks very much Stuart
Planning on visiting Sandsend this yr as it looks so lovely, hard to believe it had even more beauty back in the day ,it’s amazing what’s still there to be seen ! T Y for sharing , it was very interesting ! 👏🏼
What a superb video, such an Engineering feat with that terrain, and so sad it’s all gone, apart from the remains of a bygone era.
Top class video Ant! Well done. Looking forward to the next installment.
Thanks very much Chris your very kind
What an absolute gem. I’ve visited the one that Martin Zero videoed (Aspull Pumping pit) and had the fright of my life when I peered down the man hole (also had no cover) and it was a 100 foot drop.
I wonder how deep that bottom of this one was had it not been filled with water 😮
Keep up the vids Ant - we love them 👍
Fantastic video as always Ant. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next part 👍🏼😊
Cheers nick thanks very much
These types of viaduct must have been relatively rare: steel instead of stone/brick. Once again: many thanks for a superb experience!
Thanks very much for watching Tom
Looks like the ideal extension for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway…
Brilliant watch this Ant
. My parents can remember travelling ro whitby on the line. I ve walked part of the cinder path, coming up in the next chapter.
Ant you do some amazing video's. I think my dad would have loved them!
Awwww that's so very kind thank you 😊
I'm glad I can bring them to life
Thank you for another really enjoyable video. I live in Middlesbrough and have explored some of the former trackbed around Whitby to Sandsend, although not yet walked to the tunnels. It's sad this line is no longer open and closed prior to Beeching. In strong winds the line was closed. I look forward to seeing the next part of your journey.
Thanks very much Simon. The next installment shall go as far as kettleness with a little look inside both tunnels 😊
Fantastic again thank you for for taking time and your money to make these for so many people to enjoy your right about the views not far from my area
So many railways lost to beeching cuts but so many have been turned into walks and your videos so this
Thank you
Very enjoyable - I lived in Scarborough for awhile whilst courting my wife, so know the cinder track very well, but didn't know so much about this one. Looks like you had a good day for it!
What a beautifully made video on a really interesting railway line. So sad it has been lost, it would have been wonderful to see it today. Music is just perfect.
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching
Beautiful video again Ant. You pick the best weather and views. It would be amazing with Light rail on this route now. Failing that put some new light weight bridges in and carry on the cinder track.
Absolutely fantastic video 👍🏻 Really enjoyed watching that. Except, I am longing for summer now 😢 I miss those days in a T-shirt and the sun is out 😢
Can't wait to see the rest of these videos. I can't imagine how much work it took to put these together.
Great job 👏
Brilliant!!
Thank you for the video Ant 👍
How iconic I'm whitby born and bred my mother still has a house near upgang Lane, and I never knew the viaducts were skerne iron works, Darlington... which is where I now live
Great video. Thank-you.
what a wonderful piece of history Ant,
Brilliant.... Top notch editing.....grabs you and takes you on a journey.... excellent work.
Thanks very much Paul very kind
Wow! Thanks for that explore, well video'd Ant. And such beautiful photos of what had been!
thank you for taking us on a incredible journey into the past.loved it
One of your best.
Thanks very much Leslie 🙂
Some superb and interesting videos - thanks 👍😊
Fantastic again Ant, incredible use and mix of old and new footage. Thank you for making this and posting it, very much appreciated
Excellent video all the vintage shots really add to this presentation
Superb video and professionally edited. Its a shame the route was not preserved for cycle / walking tourism .
Ant, another well thought of and produced vid. Thankyou.
You can understand why the workers of the north east have always and still do travel to area. Pretty much like the miners of Yorkshire visited Scarborough and Skeggy for thise of Derbys and Notts. Looking forward to the next one.
Glad you enjoyed it Gary and thank you. That should be along next week
Ant, your videos are like fine wines, they both get better as time goes on..... This was outstanding from start to finish. Looking forward to part two.
Incredible footage. Scenery awesome. So well documented. Can’t help feel sad at all the loss of lines,trains, viaducts. Etc. very nostalgic with the old films and photos. Well done Ant keeping history alive. Thank you.
A great lost Railway with stunning views 😐🚂🚂🚂
P.s. Great B/w Photos & Film b. t. w. !!! Thanks for sharing 🙂🚂🚂🚂
Wow! Just superb. Maintains the fantastic quality of this series, following up your videos on the Scarborough to Whitby section. What a stunning journey this must have been in its day. Roll on the next video!
So lovely to see summertime again in deepest darkest January ! Lovely footage and drone photography
I recently went from my home in Saltburn to Whitby on the X4 bus. A pretty journey passing through many valleys with lovely country-side.
It would have been nice to have gone on the train. There is still a spur from Saltburn to the Bowlby Potash Mine used all the time to take Potash from the mine to Teesport. The remains of stations at Brotton, Boosbeck and Loftus are still there and there is fairly modern bridge from Carlin How to Skinningrove ,just before Loftus.
fantastic vid mate, thanks for sharing, what a shame we've lost all that
What an excellent video again. The views are to die for. I too would love to stay in that railway carriage. Wakening up every morning to those beautiful views. Well done Ant.
Yes thanks for this video, pretty sure you have done this walk before but seeing has you have made a even better video than last time. Fantastic and full of interesting details, just catching up on your videos, I have been in hospital but it's very enjoyable watching some of the videos on my TV, thanks again.
Getting memories from the ‘Coast’ series. The quality you produce is incredible!👏 Imagine being a kid going on holiday, seeing that view out of the window on approach to the station!!❤️
Thankyou for your continued hard work and sharing this latest exploration of what looked like one of the most amazing and beautiful coastal railway routes . Whilst I appreciate things change over time it’s so sad to see all this and other engineering endeavours toil and hard work simply was simply ripped up and perhaps forgotten or will be unknown by many until brought back in your videos . Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next section of this story !!
Another gem Ant,thanks
Very kind Simon thanks
Possibly one of your best videos with all the archive footage and images, your right when you say "what a loss" imagine all the tourist traffic that would carry today, after Beeching so much was ripped up without much thought for future usage.
Definitely your best video to date. This is brilliant Ant. 😊
Love these videos of the railways around Whitby, and have personal memories from days gone by of seeing that bridge with nothing around it and the west cliff station, Whitby is definitely a place where many different worlds meet, which makes it even more breathtaking
Excellent once again.
Much appreciated Sarah thanks very much
Great video, Great views! Thx. 🇨🇦
Thanks very much Les ☺️
Thanks for your commitment in bringing this very well presented coverage of this forgotten railway. I only travelled it once with my parents from Middlesbrough as a child in the late 50's. Sadly the excitement of a bucket and spade day on the Whitby beach surpassed the engineering magnificence of the route I travelled that day!
Great video. Look forward to the next one. Its not my area but i found it really interesting. Thanks for another masterpiece.
love the old photo and very nicely put together.
Thanks very much for watching 😁
Great video as ever Ant
Thanks very much Mark
Thank you Ant more excelant finds off railway history Cheers mate.
I'm glad you enjoyed it Andrew thank you
Absolutely brilliant. I did the coast to coast 2015 and spent 2 days at Whitby. Loved the place. Really enjoyed your video, wish I had known about this hidden gem. Cheers from New Zealand.
Really enjoyed this one, thanks. We had our caravan on a seasonal pitch just above upgang nick and i was fascinated by the old track bed. I know you have to edit a bit but there used to be an interesting signal box built across the line just before West cliff Station.
Enjoyed many a cuppa in that cafe studying the bridge bases.
Looking forward to part 2. Kettleness is now a scout camp!
Excellent, very professional presentation. What a boom drones have become.
Thanks for watching. Very kind
Great video Ant, have been waiting for this since you teased it in the Scarborough-Whitby series.
It might be 6 months later but it still arrived before the next train 😉
I've had to wait until I can go back to finish this off
So good Ant, love the area..
Thanks very much Chris ok looking forward to returning
Great footage pal. The views are stunning too. This one is on my bucket list for sure.
Thanks very much I hope you get to go
Brilliantly done Ant, loved it & yes the railway carriage would be a lovely place to stay😊 xx
Thanks very much 😊
I'm looking forward to going back to finish it off soon
Loved that Ant, so many B&Ws to get a feel of the place and all that engineering so close to the crumbling cliff edge, incredible. Sitting here waiting for next instalment!!!! 👍👍👍👌
It's surprising the amount of old images that are in circulation considering it shut earlier than a lot of the places I go to
Excellent video very well made and interesting. I loved watching it.
Thanks very much indeed 😊
Wow we love this part of the world, RHB and Whitby, didn’t realise the railway history thanks for sharing
Thanks very much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic presentation and mind blowing 🤯scenery and research. Can’t wait for the next episode Ant. Extremely informative and interesting. Well done Ant 👍🫡👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks very much Nigel you are very kind. That should be out in the next week or two
Awesome Ant but what a sad loss
It really is Keith. Thanks very much
Very much appreciated Ant. Iot of effort & slick as production
Thanks very much
Very kind
Great stuff
Thanks very much Billy
Another Great video Ant. I believe the A174 bridge was built in the 30s when that area was developed, there was another very similar bridge where those blue cars are. I may still be there but infilled. I remember it in the 70s and possibly 80s
Those concrete blocks at Newholm are anti tank blocks the LNER had loads of them built I remember playing on the as kid in the 70s where east row viaduct was. There is actually a listed tank trap on the approach to Cromer Station on the current line
Looking forward to the rest of this series as I've explored that line a lot and used to drive the boulby Loftus section
Cheers Russ