What a splendid, informal and charming film! Let's hope these smaller railway lines are kept in use. The landscape of the Crouch Valley and the glorious aerial shots which show it off so well, remind us that there are still extensive & unspoiled areas of our countryside, which really must be preserved.
There used to be a beautiful station building at althorne with a waiting room with an open fire and old station clock . There was a black lab from the station cottages who would walk over to meet each train in the 60's Althorne there was a train derailment of a gravel train in Althorne in the 60's The gates across the track and signals were all manually operated and in the 70's there was a station master who lived there but used to oversleep 🙄 And could often be seen running down the platform pulling on his kit to raise the signal for the train from Burnham which was stuck and tooting to attract his attention They were the good old days .....
I remember catching the train from Althorne as a child with my mother, I remember the station building quite clearly, my mother used to call these small branch railways 'a rabbit and bluebell line'.
Thanks very much to John for making me aware of this wonderful film. I have been living in Burnham for the last 2 years and it is wonderful to learn little tid-bits about the area. I would love to present something like this myself!
My Aunt and Uncle lived in Southminster and I have fond memories of travelling on trains in the mid 1970s as a child. Coming from NZ it was a bit of a culture shock but i do remember the station. i think at the time Dick Emery used it as a location for a sketch...
Many thanks for watching and your comments. Interesting that it was used in the Dick Emery sketch. It would be great to find the clip if it still exists.
Great Video There is something at I used If u walk towards the river there is a quaint Marina and Bridgemarch Marina and Bridgemsrsh Island.. Burnham on Crouch is a superb little town with history of Yachting and Fishing Shipbuilding and oyster harvesting.. I used to sail from Bridgemarsh Althorne and from Burnham, now sail from Bradwell well out In the sticks lots to see in the area if you take cycle to Southminster on train and then ride to Bradwellnto see Very old church St Peters on the sea wall standing o the remains of a Roman Fort, RAF Bradwell etc.. Nice restaurant at Bradwel Marinal and a great tea coffee bacon sarnie burger modern catering establishment Brew with a View.. Popular with cyclists Motorcyclists Bird Watchers and Boaters... Well worth a visit..
Hi Craig, What a lovely video ; my partner and I watched this afternoon. We loved your shots and presenting style - you should have your own tv show! Are you planning on making more videos like this? Love from Ben & Catalina; Manningtree, Essex.
What a splendid, informal and charming film! Let's hope these smaller railway lines are kept in use. The landscape of the Crouch Valley and the glorious aerial shots which show it off so well, remind us that there are still extensive & unspoiled areas of our countryside, which really must be preserved.
This is as good as anything Michael Portillo has broadcast on his railway tours. I particularly liked the aerial views. Well done.
There used to be a beautiful station building at althorne with a waiting room with an open fire and old station clock . There was a black lab from the station cottages who would walk over to meet each train in the 60's
Althorne there was a train derailment of a gravel train in Althorne in the 60's
The gates across the track and signals were all manually operated and in the 70's there was a station master who lived there but used to oversleep 🙄 And could often be seen running down the platform pulling on his kit to raise the signal for the train from Burnham which was stuck and tooting to attract his attention
They were the good old days .....
Thanks for informative comment. Love the story about the station master.
Great video. Loved the commentary, very informative. I look forward to another!
I remember catching the train from Althorne as a child with my mother, I remember the station building quite clearly, my mother used to call these small branch railways 'a rabbit and bluebell line'.
Thanks for your comment. A great name from your mum for the branch lines! Very nostalgic.
Nice film 👍
Thanks for watching.
Thanks very much to John for making me aware of this wonderful film. I have been living in Burnham for the last 2 years and it is wonderful to learn little tid-bits about the area. I would love to present something like this myself!
Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for your comment.
I used to go on train from Wickford to waldom ferries many years ago now
Thanks for watching and your interesting comment. It is appreciated.
My Aunt and Uncle lived in Southminster and I have fond memories of travelling on trains in the mid 1970s as a child. Coming from NZ it was a bit of a culture shock but i do remember the station. i think at the time Dick Emery used it as a location for a sketch...
Many thanks for watching and your comments. Interesting that it was used in the Dick Emery sketch. It would be great to find the clip if it still exists.
@@craigmcg7619I think the Dick Emery sketch was filmed at Fambridge
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Good stuff! Subbed and liked!
Much appreciated!
Great Video There is something at
I used If u walk towards the river there is a quaint Marina and Bridgemarch Marina and Bridgemsrsh Island..
Burnham on Crouch is a superb little town with history of Yachting and Fishing Shipbuilding and oyster harvesting..
I used to sail from Bridgemarsh Althorne and from Burnham, now sail from Bradwell well out In the sticks lots to see in the area if you take cycle to Southminster on train and then ride to Bradwellnto see Very old church St Peters on the sea wall standing o the remains of a Roman Fort, RAF Bradwell etc..
Nice restaurant at Bradwel Marinal and a great tea coffee bacon sarnie burger modern catering establishment Brew with a View..
Popular with cyclists Motorcyclists Bird Watchers and Boaters...
Well worth a visit..
Chris. Thanks for watching and the detailed information. I shall certainly check it out and stop at the marina for a coffee.
Hiya maté Subscribed love this
Many thanks. It is really appreciated.
Hi Craig,
What a lovely video ; my partner and I watched this afternoon.
We loved your shots and presenting style - you should have your own tv show!
Are you planning on making more videos like this?
Love from Ben & Catalina; Manningtree, Essex.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind comments. I hope to do another railway at some point but not sure when!!!Thanks for watching.