Good Morning, Ron. I’ve been through Gotherington a couple of times, on the train. You can’t appreciate what has been achieved on the site, when you’re in a moving carriage. Your beautiful film really brings the station to life in great detail. All the original signs and advertising boards, the trolleys and odds and ends, fence posts, of course essential for a vintage railway station recreation. Wonderful. A lovely tribute to the railway. Take care. Ron.
A 'fly on the wall' view of one of my favourite lines which confronts adversity head on. Clearly, you must take your inspiration from such an organisation. Thank you Ron. Martin
Hello Ron - greetings from Poland What a gorgeous video. Real nostalgia served up from an authentic country station. A beautiful site and congratulations to the family that own the station buildings - they have done an excellent job in preserving yesteryear.
Agree with all the good comments, there are two privately owned restored on the former worcester Bromyard Leominster line at rowden Mill and fence, they have been buitifully restored to twin track passing loop full cattle dock and a small collection of wagons and the odd coach. At one time there was talk of rejoining the stations as they are only a few miles apart but unfortunately that didn't happen but still they are worth a visit. I go now and again to look down from the railway bridges that over look the stations to admire the hard work put in by the owners. The owners use to open them to the general public once or twice a year but not sure if that still happens. Keep up the good work always entertaining better and more professional than some of the programs on TV regards Sam Woodward 😊
A superb location for filming steam trains! Usually quiet there too. I love the privately owned station on the opposite side. I particularly like the destination board showing Leamington Spa and Birmingham Snow Hill. Lovely video Ron. Take care, Paul
Delightful portrait of what must be one of the most beautifully preserved Halt's on any railway with a cornucopia of memorabilia to engage your attention while you wait for the arrival of one of the GWR's immaculately turned-out engines. It doesn't look like there's a speck of dust on the loco's metalwork. The pine trees and the distant hills add to the atmosphere of the place. As, you say, Gotherington is certainly worth a visit - and maybe - one day - that departure board really will announce the next train to Leamington Spa and Stratford upon Avon.
A nice atmospheric place to while away some time Malcolm. I don't think the departure board will be accurate in my lifetime but you never know. Take care. Ron
That was certainly a treat! And many Kudos to the family that owns that station building. They put a tremendous amount of effort into upkeep. And all the flowers were a very nice touch. It was definitely a serenely beautiful visage. Thank You , Ron for that.
Wow! How wonderful,Ron. To have a vintage station to yourself, with the occasional vintage train passing through, with wonderful scenery, beautiful flower arrangements on the station! What more could you ask! I'd want to stay there forever!
Hi Ron. Those fenceposts must be proud, still fulfilling their fencely purpose. If I owned that station, I'd be on those benches as often as I could! What a nice day out, thank you. Off to do some eclipse-watching tomorrow. In Toronto, we get 99.7% totality but one of my colleagues suggested that we should take all the year 12s to a place called Grimsby, outside of Toronto, for the full effect. Six busloads to squeeze out another .3%. The trip would usually take an hour and a half, but they're predicting massive traffic jams as people head towards Niagara Falls on the same route for the same reason. I'll be lucky to get home by late evening. OVM won't be pleased. The weather has been cloudless for the past two days, but tomorrow promises to be cloudy, with a chance of rain and too late to cancel the buses, so a nice wet day ahead...! Have a good week Ron.
That was a really good one, Ron, an amazing example of preservation and restoration. Did you know the steam trains would be running, or was that just luck? Either way, it added a lot to the atmosphere. Great work!
I always like to visit Gotherington Station during the Cotswold Festival of Steam (May bank holiday). Nice place to watch the trains, free entry, always get good photos and some great cakes on offer with the tea and coffee.
Just look at the beautifully kept house and gardens! I wonder if Adlestrop was like this? The scene reminds me of the poem.." all the birds of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire"
Hello again. That was such a lovely nostalgic trip for me. We went up and down that line so many times. If we went first class we often fell asleep with the lovely comfortable seats and the gentle rocking motion of the carriages. I was very surprised that you resisted getting on and having a short trip back to Winchcombe or Cheltenham. You really should join the GWR and every now and again the owners of Gotherington have an open day and he might let you have a go on the pump trolley. Delightful tea room at Winchcombe or great lunch at Toddington too. Just giving them a plug. Since I have lived here I have done one trip after Covid all the way to Broadway. Such an achievement. What’s on next week?
Hi Marylin, My son and I are riding the GWHR very soon, we are having a chillout so no filming. Next week Withington then Cornwall. Look after yourself. Ron
Very nice pretty location.This is just down the road from the Prescott Hiillclimb course run by the Bugatti Owners Club.I think there,s also a station at Gretton going towards Winchcombe?
Mornin' Ron, What a treat that was! Thanks for taking us along with you I spotted the two squirrels on the path a 1:26 and wondered why you didnt mention them but then we had the delight of seeing them both perched on the fence just a little bit later. Was it me or did they appear to be partially red? I didnt think the two species mixed, actually thinking about it, I'm not sure if I have ever seen a red squirrel in real life, I think the nearest to me in the UK would have been on the Isle of Wight, only seen grey ones here. I was just musing on the platform on the private side when you pointed out the difference, to the halt side. I think theyve used paving slabs but it all merges quite well, obviously some parts have been modified the main building didnt look original but its been built so well it just looks perfect. I spotted the sign for Mazawattee Tea and had a quick look on wiki, its a fascinating read, anyway it says "the name is perhaps based on the Hindi "maza", which means "pleasure or fun", and the Sinhalese "wattee", which means "a garden". This was shortened to "Mazawattee" and duly registered as a trademark for retail sales in January 1887" Quite an approriate sign for the station house and garden i think. This week I ventured up one of the valleys to see the hydro electric power station I've been following the canal that provide water from the top of the valley some 1200' higher. The river was in full flow and had a bluey white colour to it which I've only see from glacial water in Norway. In the end I climbed the zig zagging path up the valley side to get some photos of the high mountains and in the end got most of the way to the top. I kept saying I'm only going to the next bend in the path but I just kept going and going, I'm glad I did in the end!! This one was well worth the effort, a great video, well done!! Have a great weekend!!
Lovely film Ron in a Smashing part of the world. My Son and I had a Great Day following the Line along, and ended up on this chap’s driveway taking photos of his artefacts and very amenable he was too, like stepping back in time. We were ready for our Cuppa Tea and Slice of cake by the time we got to Winchcombe. Many thanks for sharing.
Hi David, yes it it a lovely little station. The squirrels were greys, the reds are confined mainly to Scotland these days. I know just what you mean about "Just to the next bend", the thing is I know I am lying to myself, but I believe it!!. Usually worth the effort though. Have fun. Ron
@@michaelpilling9659 Hi Michael, Thank you. Its interesting I dont think I've sen a red squirrel here but wikipedia says that there is only this type of squirrel in Spain (40 variants of the species). Just had a look back at some photos we took in Cazorla National Park in 2006 and the ones we saw had very dark fur maybe a tint of red. I'm sure we will have some in our woods nearby I'll have to pay more attention I think. Have a great weekend!!
Hello Ron from Thailand. This production is wonderful and visiting GWSR is on my 'to do list' when I get back and hopefully visit each station in a day, Thank You so much.... Take care Roger.
Hi Roger, hope all is well in Thailand, Dismal weather over here. My son and I did the Glos/ Warwick a couple of weeks ago, film coming up in just over a week. Have fun. Ron
So much nostalgia Ron. Beautiful piece of filming. Do the trains always stop there, or did they think you were waiting to board? I like the way you concentrate on the locomotives driving wheels and connecting rods. Made me feel as if I'm actually standing there. Could almost smell the steam. Great film Ron. I really enjoyed watching that.
Hi Lionel great to hear from you, I don't think it stopped for me, I tried to keep a low profile. I know what you mean about the smell, something special. Take care of you both. Ron
Rowden mill and fencote are worth a look there's a spectacular spiral bridge at Suckley just past the cross keys pub leigh station is now a private property but still there, lulsly station is also still standing. Been told the vieduct across the river team is there but never found it to be truthful. The station yard at Bromyard still has the remains of the Bromyard to Linton light railway wich ran on part of the original track bed towards worcester for about a mile. The worcester Bromyard Leominster Might be worth more investigation?. On another note after watching your video showing the straight view down the track from ashchurch station reminded me of a photo taken on 9th July 1955 showing the unusual crossing made over the main lineby the Tewkesbury evesham line. This photo can be found in the book British Railways past and present book 33 page 116 and 117. This photo also shows something that wil interest you a midland rail semaphore wooden signal post. If you don't have this photo i will send it to you somehow not quite sure how to do this will need daughter's help, ( not of the computer or technical age. regards Sam
Thanks for all that info Sam, very kind of you. I'll have a hunt for the photos, may need the grandchildren's help though, they have grown up with technology, we have to learn it. Keep smiling. Ron
Good Morning Ron, was it worth it? Damn right! In spades! What a wonderful station although like you I'm a little bit dubious of some of the details. You did force me to go look at Google Earth to see what was in the back garden and he does indeed have a few yards of track. Although nothing on it. I'm paying my own visit to a preserved line - the Battlefield line a little further north. Ride all day for a tenner and you can be a 'Driver for a fiver' as well. I expect that queue will be a little long. Although it doesn't state how far you drive, perhaps the length of the platform. There is a model railway show for club members - I joined the club! I have started my flexi retirement. I'm on a 4 day week now. This week has been tough with the bank holiday - I had to work only 3 days this week. Hopefully the weather will start permitting all of us out of the house soon although my garden resembles a swamp right now. Good old Gloucester clay! Cheers Simon
Good Morning, Ron. I’ve been through Gotherington a couple of times, on the train. You can’t appreciate what has been achieved on the site, when you’re in a moving carriage. Your beautiful film really brings the station to life in great detail. All the original signs and advertising boards, the trolleys and odds and ends, fence posts, of course essential for a vintage railway station recreation. Wonderful. A lovely tribute to the railway. Take care. Ron.
Thanks Ron, it is a nice place to spend a little time. Not raining here at the moment, forecast for later though. Ron
A 'fly on the wall' view of one of my favourite lines which confronts adversity head on.
Clearly, you must take your inspiration from such an organisation.
Thank you Ron.
Martin
Hi Martin, yes truly an inspirational organization. Ron
That little station looks well worth a visit 😊
I fully recommend it John, give it a go. Ron
Hello Ron - greetings from Poland
What a gorgeous video. Real nostalgia served up from an authentic country station. A beautiful site and congratulations to the family that own the station buildings - they have done an excellent job in preserving yesteryear.
Hi Michael I hope you and your good lady are well, this is a nice station to just sit and watch, lovely. Take care. Ron
Agree with all the good comments, there are two privately owned restored on the former worcester Bromyard Leominster line at rowden Mill and fence, they have been buitifully restored to twin track passing loop full cattle dock and a small collection of wagons and the odd coach. At one time there was talk of rejoining the stations as they are only a few miles apart but unfortunately that didn't happen but still they are worth a visit. I go now and again to look down from the railway bridges that over look the stations to admire the hard work put in by the owners. The owners use to open them to the general public once or twice a year but not sure if that still happens. Keep up the good work always entertaining better and more professional than some of the programs on TV regards Sam Woodward 😊
Should read fencote not fence predicted text 😮
Hi Sam, I have thought about covering that line a few times, but as far as I can see there isn't much which is accessible, or is there? Ron
A superb location for filming steam trains!
Usually quiet there too.
I love the privately owned station on the opposite side.
I particularly like the destination board showing Leamington Spa and Birmingham Snow Hill.
Lovely video Ron.
Take care,
Paul
Thanks Paul, hope everything is well with you. Ron
Delightful portrait of what must be one of the most beautifully preserved Halt's on any railway with a cornucopia of memorabilia to engage your attention while you wait for the arrival of one of the GWR's immaculately turned-out engines. It doesn't look like there's a speck of dust on the loco's metalwork. The pine trees and the distant hills add to the atmosphere of the place. As, you say, Gotherington is certainly worth a visit - and maybe - one day - that departure board really will announce the next train to Leamington Spa and Stratford upon Avon.
A nice atmospheric place to while away some time Malcolm. I don't think the departure board will be accurate in my lifetime but you never know. Take care. Ron
That was certainly a treat! And many Kudos to the family that owns that station building. They put a tremendous amount of effort into upkeep. And all the flowers were a very nice touch. It was definitely a serenely beautiful visage. Thank You , Ron for that.
Lovely quiet place to sit and ponder life Charles. I think they call it mindfulness these days. Ron
Wow! How wonderful,Ron. To have a vintage station to yourself, with the occasional vintage train passing through, with wonderful scenery, beautiful flower arrangements on the station! What more could you ask! I'd want to stay there forever!
It is usually a nice quiet place to sit and ponder Michael, love it. Ron
Hi Ron. Those fenceposts must be proud, still fulfilling their fencely purpose. If I owned that station, I'd be on those benches as often as I could! What a nice day out, thank you. Off to do some eclipse-watching tomorrow. In Toronto, we get 99.7% totality but one of my colleagues suggested that we should take all the year 12s to a place called Grimsby, outside of Toronto, for the full effect. Six busloads to squeeze out another .3%. The trip would usually take an hour and a half, but they're predicting massive traffic jams as people head towards Niagara Falls on the same route for the same reason. I'll be lucky to get home by late evening. OVM won't be pleased. The weather has been cloudless for the past two days, but tomorrow promises to be cloudy, with a chance of rain and too late to cancel the buses, so a nice wet day ahead...! Have a good week Ron.
Wonderful, you know you love it James, you feature at the top of the vlog this week, get everyone started with a smile. Good eclipsing. Ron
That was a really good one, Ron, an amazing example of preservation and restoration. Did you know the steam trains would be running, or was that just luck? Either way, it added a lot to the atmosphere. Great work!
I knew they were running Jim, quick look on the web site before setting out. Hope all is well with you. Ron
I always like to visit Gotherington Station during the Cotswold Festival of Steam (May bank holiday). Nice place to watch the trains, free entry, always get good photos and some great cakes on offer with the tea and coffee.
Probably see you there Paul. Ron
That was great Ron ,thanks. So much lovely stuff!. I wonder what's inside? Stay safe. Pete
Good question Pete, I wonder if it is full of old railway memorabilia. would be good. Ron
Just look at the beautifully kept house and gardens! I wonder if Adlestrop was like this? The scene reminds me of the poem.." all the birds of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire"
Hi Christina, it might well have been. I did Adlestrop here.
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Take care Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks lovely! Thank you
Hello again. That was such a lovely nostalgic trip for me. We went up and down that line so many times. If we went first class we often fell asleep with the lovely comfortable seats and the gentle rocking motion of the carriages. I was very surprised that you resisted getting on and having a short trip back to Winchcombe or Cheltenham. You really should join the GWR and every now and again the owners of Gotherington have an open day and he might let you have a go on the pump trolley. Delightful tea room at Winchcombe or great lunch at Toddington too. Just giving them a plug. Since I have lived here I have done one trip after Covid all the way to Broadway. Such an achievement. What’s on next week?
Hi Marylin, My son and I are riding the GWHR very soon, we are having a chillout so no filming. Next week Withington then Cornwall. Look after yourself. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks try not to fall asleep with the lovely rocking motion. I do envy you. Enjoy.
@@marilynbalderstone696 Thanks Marilyn. Ron
The owners have done a fabulous job of restoring the station etc. I for one would not complain about the chimneys, slabs or anything whatsoever.
observations not complaints Barry, I agree with you I think it looks fabulous. Ron
The line of pine trees indicate the
original length of the platforms
Good thinking Stephen, thank you. Ron
Quality Ron 👍👍👍
Thanks Lee, you are a gentleman. Ron
Very nice pretty location.This is just down the road from the Prescott Hiillclimb course run by the Bugatti Owners Club.I think there,s also a station at Gretton going towards Winchcombe?
Hi Paul, Winchcombe station is in Gretton. Ron
What a great place. Thank you
Thanks for watching. Ron
Mornin' Ron, What a treat that was! Thanks for taking us along with you
I spotted the two squirrels on the path a 1:26 and wondered why you didnt mention them but then we had the delight of seeing them both perched on the fence just a little bit later. Was it me or did they appear to be partially red? I didnt think the two species mixed, actually thinking about it, I'm not sure if I have ever seen a red squirrel in real life, I think the nearest to me in the UK would have been on the Isle of Wight, only seen grey ones here.
I was just musing on the platform on the private side when you pointed out the difference, to the halt side. I think theyve used paving slabs but it all merges quite well, obviously some parts have been modified the main building didnt look original but its been built so well it just looks perfect.
I spotted the sign for Mazawattee Tea and had a quick look on wiki, its a fascinating read, anyway it says "the name is perhaps based on the Hindi "maza", which means "pleasure or fun", and the Sinhalese "wattee", which means "a garden". This was shortened to "Mazawattee" and duly registered as a trademark for retail sales in January 1887" Quite an approriate sign for the station house and garden i think.
This week I ventured up one of the valleys to see the hydro electric power station I've been following the canal that provide water from the top of the valley some 1200' higher. The river was in full flow and had a bluey white colour to it which I've only see from glacial water in Norway. In the end I climbed the zig zagging path up the valley side to get some photos of the high mountains and in the end got most of the way to the top. I kept saying I'm only going to the next bend in the path but I just kept going and going, I'm glad I did in the end!!
This one was well worth the effort, a great video, well done!!
Have a great weekend!!
Superb David. Lovely to read your comments. Here in Poland, we only have red squirrels. The grey variety don't exist.
Lovely film Ron in a Smashing part of the world. My Son and I had a Great Day following the Line along, and ended up on this chap’s driveway taking photos of his artefacts and very amenable he was too, like stepping back in time. We were ready for our Cuppa Tea and Slice of cake by the time we got to Winchcombe. Many thanks for sharing.
Hi David, yes it it a lovely little station. The squirrels were greys, the reds are confined mainly to Scotland these days. I know just what you mean about "Just to the next bend", the thing is I know I am lying to myself, but I believe it!!. Usually worth the effort though. Have fun. Ron
Lovely area for a walk Donni with the sound of the occasional train passing by. Ron
@@michaelpilling9659 Hi Michael, Thank you. Its interesting I dont think I've sen a red squirrel here but wikipedia says that there is only this type of squirrel in Spain (40 variants of the species).
Just had a look back at some photos we took in Cazorla National Park in 2006 and the ones we saw had very dark fur maybe a tint of red. I'm sure we will have some in our woods nearby I'll have to pay more attention I think.
Have a great weekend!!
Hello Ron from Thailand. This production is wonderful and visiting GWSR is on my 'to do list' when I get back and hopefully visit each station in a day, Thank You so much.... Take care Roger.
Hi Roger, hope all is well in Thailand, Dismal weather over here. My son and I did the Glos/ Warwick a couple of weeks ago, film coming up in just over a week. Have fun. Ron
LOVELY
Thanks Colin, glad you enjoyed it. Ron
So much nostalgia Ron. Beautiful piece of filming. Do the trains always stop there, or did they think you were waiting to board? I like the way you concentrate on the locomotives driving wheels and connecting rods. Made me feel as if I'm actually standing there. Could almost smell the steam. Great film Ron. I really enjoyed watching that.
Hi Lionel great to hear from you, I don't think it stopped for me, I tried to keep a low profile. I know what you mean about the smell, something special. Take care of you both. Ron
Great bit of footage. Thanks.
You are very kind, thank you. Ron
Rowden mill and fencote are worth a look there's a spectacular spiral bridge at Suckley just past the cross keys pub leigh station is now a private property but still there, lulsly station is also still standing. Been told the vieduct across the river team is there but never found it to be truthful. The station yard at Bromyard still has the remains of the Bromyard to Linton light railway wich ran on part of the original track bed towards worcester for about a mile. The worcester Bromyard Leominster Might be worth more investigation?. On another note after watching your video showing the straight view down the track from ashchurch station reminded me of a photo taken on 9th July 1955 showing the unusual crossing made over the main lineby the Tewkesbury evesham line. This photo can be found in the book British Railways past and present book 33 page 116 and 117. This photo also shows something that wil interest you a midland rail semaphore wooden signal post. If you don't have this photo i will send it to you somehow not quite sure how to do this will need daughter's help, ( not of the computer or technical age. regards Sam
Thanks for all that info Sam, very kind of you. I'll have a hunt for the photos, may need the grandchildren's help though, they have grown up with technology, we have to learn it. Keep smiling. Ron
Fencote Station is quite atmospheric. Also check out Titley Junction Station near Kington.
Good Morning Ron, was it worth it? Damn right! In spades! What a wonderful station although like you I'm a little bit dubious of some of the details. You did force me to go look at Google Earth to see what was in the back garden and he does indeed have a few yards of track. Although nothing on it.
I'm paying my own visit to a preserved line - the Battlefield line a little further north. Ride all day for a tenner and you can be a 'Driver for a fiver' as well. I expect that queue will be a little long. Although it doesn't state how far you drive, perhaps the length of the platform. There is a model railway show for club members - I joined the club!
I have started my flexi retirement. I'm on a 4 day week now. This week has been tough with the bank holiday - I had to work only 3 days this week. Hopefully the weather will start permitting all of us out of the house soon although my garden resembles a swamp right now. Good old Gloucester clay!
Cheers Simon
Sounds like a good trip Simon, hope it turns out well. Starting your flexi retirement, that year went quick. Enjoy. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks I've got 1 year 360 days to go. Not that I'm counting......