Morwellham Quay & Tramway (4k)

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • A super location containing a village & copper mine with much of interest. The tramway ride is long and very interesting being underground for probably in excess of 20 minutes on top of the ride to the mine!

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  • @steamsearcher
    @steamsearcher 3 місяці тому +4

    1986 I worked on this line for the Summer.
    Very enjoyable but most days going home with a sore throat.
    We ran round the train at the end not a top and tail.
    David now with a Lily. Plymouth and Reading.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому +1

      A very well maintained line. Smooth. Wonder why a sore throat?? Glad you enjoyed video

    • @steamsearcher
      @steamsearcher 3 місяці тому

      @@railsites We stopped outside the mine and gave an introduction. Stopped by some drills, the water wheel and told about New Quay where we originally swapped ends with one locomotive. mases of visitors in he 1980s and often 4 trains running at a time. Voice got hammered... Loads of tea. Nice shed at the entrance we got soaked back in the day. David.

  • @johnnyfreedom3437
    @johnnyfreedom3437 3 місяці тому +3

    I worked on a hydroelectric tunnel way up in Yosemite National Park about 50 years ago. They gave us these cheap little $2 flashlights to carry around, we all thought they were worthless! Until the power went out and that was the only light source we had, damn was that thing bright!! That's when I learned what Darkness truly was!

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому

      Darkness is amazing and they turn on candle power on the trip - Awesome. Thanks for watching

  • @bentullett6068
    @bentullett6068 3 місяці тому +4

    Went here ages ago prior the filming of edwardian farm TV series. Interesting little place and the mine railway was a excellent line to ride on, especially when you see the underground water wheel.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed your visit I thought it was really good. Thanks for watching

  • @raycutler1958
    @raycutler1958 3 місяці тому +3

    Morwellham Quay really is the most wonderful place. I remember going there with a girlfriend a few times in the early 80's and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Everything about the place is fantastic and I would urge everyone to visit it at least once in their lives. Its the sort of place that makes you feel like you really have time travelled and you wish you could stay there.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому

      Its a great place especially the railway! Thanks for watching

  • @plantfoot6672
    @plantfoot6672 3 місяці тому +2

    Interesting railway, liked the drone footage.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому

      Thanks Jack - forgot to add sound - again !

  • @sheridanius
    @sheridanius 3 місяці тому +2

    This place is very cool. The old industrial hamlets are fascinating places.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому +1

      A good visit especially when the hamlet has a railway !!

  • @jillybean2681
    @jillybean2681 3 місяці тому +1

    I don’t know when’re we are but it’s cool

    • @railsites
      @railsites  3 місяці тому

      In Devon - Thanks for watching

  • @allanegleston4931
    @allanegleston4931 24 дні тому

    fascinating. what guage was the incline railway. ? thanks

    • @railsites
      @railsites  23 дні тому

      Thanks for watching but I dont have an answer - cant find it!! sorry

  • @Nathan93Baker
    @Nathan93Baker 2 місяці тому

    Is it a diesel or electric engine?
    It's very quiet for what it is.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  2 місяці тому

      Hi, is is a battery electric mining loco. Thanks for watching

  • @3kingsadventures
    @3kingsadventures 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant video. My sons and I are off to explore the tunnel between here and tavistock.
    Would you mind if we used some of your footage on our video. We will tag your channel in our video. No worrys if not. Great video. Love the history

    • @railsites
      @railsites  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes of course!. Thanks for watching

    • @3kingsadventures
      @3kingsadventures 2 місяці тому

      @railsites maybe some of the drone footage at the beginning if that's ok. Thank you 😊

    • @railsites
      @railsites  2 місяці тому

      @@3kingsadventures Not a problem - thanks for asking

  • @ЛЬВИНИ
    @ЛЬВИНИ 2 місяці тому

    Very nice, like.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  2 місяці тому

      Many thanks - glad you enjoyed.