A visit to the Ruislip Lido Railway - Episode 15 of Miniature Railway Britain.
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2019
- A visit to the Ruislip Lido Railway - Episode 15 of Miniature Railway Britain.
Starting on a Metropolitan Line S Stock train we arrive at Ruislip, call in at Waitrose for a coffee before walking thought a pleasant residential area to Park Woods which we walk through to Ruislip Lido itself.
After a quick walk on the beach we have a look behind the scenes at the carriage and engine sheds along with their P Way yard and workshop where we see their steam locomotive "Mad Bess" based on ‘Blanche’ on the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales.
We then enjoy a look in the control office before buying a ticket to Haste Hill, the least used station in London. On the way we look at how the railway has developed.
The Ruislip Lido Railway first opened in 1946, taken over by the society in 1980, extended to Eleanor’s Loop in 1986. The line was extended again to Haste Hill to in 1992 and finally to Ruislip Lido station in 1997 which has since been renamed Willow Lawn.
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For more information in the Ruislip Lido Railway see their website.
www.ruisliplidorailway.org/
I'm a volunteer at the railway myself, shame I missed ya not being in the country! Very nicely done video this, an enjoyable watch. 🙌
Glad you enjoyed watching. You all do a great job at Ruislip Lido Railway. I'll look forward to my visit visit!
Also a volunteer!
Did you give him money when he gave you the ticket?
It was done as a bit of fun to enhance the video!
it is not actually far from anywhere because its at the lido which is absolutely heaving in hot weather and quite busy in spring and autumn. There is a large steak house which looks across to the railway and a large beach right by the terminus. I used to go at first with kids as you could swim safely and great beach plus the railway. later i went because the surrounding woods and hills are beautiful also walks around the large lake and of course a large car park. You can walk for many miles through beautiful countryside from there.
Thank you for watching! I Remember visiting that steak house as a child. In more recent years I've enjoyed many walks in the surrounding woods.
Try Chessington world avengers railway?
The 12" Gauge railway closed in 1984 and was replaced by a 2' gauge railway which closed in November 1996.
Hidden away in the woods, you'd never guess it was there. A wonderful railway. The diesel loco reminded me of Indian Railways locos, and the location, once the trees are all in leaf, could pass for Trivandrum, given a very hot day.
A great film as usual. I'll check out the cab rides later.
Thank you very much for watching! I agree its seems so far away from anywhere, let alone being in suburban London! I always love a railway with locos that you won't find anywhere else.
Did you like Thomas The tank engine as a child ?
Yes, partly responsible for my interest in railways!
Hi, I was born in Northwood, Middlesex. As long as I live Middlesex will exist. Recently, my Sister died. We went to register her death and the conversation regarding Middlesex happened. I told her what I told you that as long as I am alive Middlesex will exist. The registrar actually put Middlesex on my sisters death certificate. It must exist as I have Middlesex on my birth certificate. I used to walk, with my mother, over Haste Hill, from Northwood to Ruislip Lido. I have bathed several times there when I was a child. It used to be packed out on a sunny day. I worked for Kodak Ltd; Kingway, London, when I left school in 1961. I travelled with my sister and others on the Metropolitan Line. We would fill one of the old brown carriages. They had the manual door with the leather strap to open and close the window. Lovely memories.
Nice memories. God bless you and your sister.
Thank you for sharing your memories!
Actually there are two buses serving the Lido from the station H13 and 331
331 you have to walk Up Reservoir Road tho
I’ll have to check this out on my summer visit! Looks great!
It's well worth a visit. I hope you can visit the Ruislip Lido Railway.