Somewhere, I've still got my original share certificates and press cuttings for this railway preservation venture at a time when interest in keeping "steam" going was growing via various enterprises around the country. The foresight and commitment of all concerned has made it possible to find a variety of successful enterprises in existence. They have been the custodians of history!
great job. the 31874 is still at the watercress line .i have a picture of it with me standing in the cab taken in 1991.it hangs proudly on my living room wall
Was a member from 1981 till 1984, use to do a small steam rally net to line at Ropley. My only regret was i only got one trip as trainee fireman, in that time. I also started chipping rust of 35018.
Is there any footage of the track (bed) towards Winchester Junction past the rail head at Alresford before the land was sold to Perins School? Would be really nice to see it 🙂
The credits cite the musician to be Joe Cox when actually I think it is Joe Brown, who is an established musician and a former-steam locomotive fireman at one point (still alive at this point according to his Wikipedia page), and he did openly resign when the diesel engines came in; clearly he wrote and sang the song compilation in this film. Regards, Samuel Farris.
Just got some fancy AI video enhancement software and would love to have a go at restoring this film. Wondering, do you own the copyright or know who does? Thanks
Somewhere, I've still got my original share certificates and press cuttings for this railway preservation
venture at a time when interest in keeping "steam" going was growing via various enterprises around
the country. The foresight and commitment of all concerned has made it possible to find a variety
of successful enterprises in existence. They have been the custodians of history!
great job. the 31874 is still at the watercress line .i have a picture of it with me standing in the cab taken in 1991.it hangs proudly on my living room wall
Awesome, so nice to see "Bodmin", brings back happy memories of mainline tours with the "Green Train".
5:08 today this loco 34016 is now at Carnforth and they’re overhauling her to mainline standards
Originally Restored in a tent ar Ropley
The number of times I travelled that route - Winchester, Alton, Aldershot, Guildford and on. The hours I spent waiting for connections.
Loved this. I have a great interest in this line,as my uncle was station master there years ago xx
Lovely film! It's amazing how far they've come since. I took my first trip just after the Alton extension opened, and it's my favourite heritage line.
As a lad abd in mt teens i volunteered on the MHR ive now been on the big railway for more then 20 yesrs
Was a member from 1981 till 1984, use to do a small steam rally net to line at Ropley. My only regret was i only got one trip as trainee fireman, in that time. I also started chipping rust of 35018.
Just goes to show how much progress has been made since 1981.All due to dedication and hard work
I love the watercress line and this is just evidence of all the hard work they have done.
Thanks
A fabulous film! Now that’s how to run a railway.
Excellent piece of history!
Is there any footage of the track (bed) towards Winchester Junction past the rail head at Alresford before the land was sold to Perins School? Would be really nice to see it 🙂
might be a long shot but does anyone know what the song is at the 3:50 mark?
The credits cite the musician to be Joe Cox when actually I think it is Joe Brown, who is an established musician and a former-steam locomotive fireman at one point (still alive at this point according to his Wikipedia page), and he did openly resign when the diesel engines came in; clearly he wrote and sang the song compilation in this film. Regards, Samuel Farris.
Some familiar faces. Sadly sevral no longer with us. They help start the railway and bring it back to Alton. Without them. It wouldent be today.
nice work. thank you
whats this song called?
Just got some fancy AI video enhancement software and would love to have a go at restoring this film. Wondering, do you own the copyright or know who does? Thanks
Why enhance it ,that’s 😊the joy of old footage
Hey. Can I please use some of your footage in my films? I will credit you for it.