This Scene has changed so much. The only part of that depot left is what i'm assuming is the the shunter shed !........ Thank you for posting this. am really enjoying your videos.
This video was shot about when had my best cab ride ever,from Holyhead to Chester on a non stop relief, with a 47/ 8,can’t remember number,was hell of run,nutter driver,from speedo had 99mph on Anglesey and 90 mph from Bangor to Chester,took curves excessively too, arrived Chester about 20 mins early despite stop Bangor centre road for trespassers Menai bridge area,imagine was lively ride on train,driver also let me blow horn,ahh the good old days,when could cab ride and trains could speed,was so lucky have run like this in cab,was great driver,chatty and great spend time with
That is a memory to treasure....47s did feel like they would derail sometimes...quite rough but safe as houses....Many thanks for your comment and for watching...best wishes...Mark
The opening 47 on TEA tank wagons avoiding the station is 7F28 Whittington to Stanlow empty tanks. I was on the job 2nd & 28th April unfortunately not the 14th as I was on leave.
Absolutely fantastic to hear from yourself.....and great to have the info you provided....so many thanks for your comment and for watching...best wishes...Mark
Sidings at Whittington (or Babbinswood as we called it) were only finally removed recently to. The oil depot having just paved over where they were. Pass the depot several times a week on the cement trains.
This Scene has changed so much. The only part of that depot left is what i'm assuming is the the shunter shed !........ Thank you for posting this. am really enjoying your videos.
Wow,that brought back many happy memories,awsome thanku😊
You're very welcome Stephen and many thanks....Mark
As a kid I always remember changing trains at Rock Ferry (later Hooton) for the diesel to Chester/Helsby...
Many thanks and many best wishes for 2024...Mark
Excellent 👌
Many many thanks for your kind comment....Mark
This video was shot about when had my best cab ride ever,from Holyhead to Chester on a non stop relief, with a 47/ 8,can’t remember number,was hell of run,nutter driver,from speedo had 99mph on Anglesey and 90 mph from Bangor to Chester,took curves excessively too, arrived Chester about 20 mins early despite stop Bangor centre road for trespassers Menai bridge area,imagine was lively ride on train,driver also let me blow horn,ahh the good old days,when could cab ride and trains could speed,was so lucky have run like this in cab,was great driver,chatty and great spend time with
That is a memory to treasure....47s did feel like they would derail sometimes...quite rough but safe as houses....Many thanks for your comment and for watching...best wishes...Mark
Just finished working there as a shunter in 87 😀
My sincere wishes to you and many thanks too....Mark
The opening 47 on TEA tank wagons avoiding the station is 7F28 Whittington to Stanlow empty tanks. I was on the job 2nd & 28th April unfortunately not the 14th as I was on leave.
Absolutely fantastic to hear from yourself.....and great to have the info you provided....so many thanks for your comment and for watching...best wishes...Mark
Sidings at Whittington (or Babbinswood as we called it) were only finally removed recently to. The oil depot having just paved over where they were. Pass the depot several times a week on the cement trains.
@@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf Thanks for the update and many thanks for watching and for the comment also...best wishes....Mark
❤ the class 120 on the depot.
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Many thanks Diesel Dave....Mark
I assume this was filmed prior to the track layout being remodelled.
Yes I believe it was....Many thanks for your comment and for watching...best wishes...Mark