We travelled this line regularly from 1975 on, and it felt like you were 'cabbing it' if you sat in the first seats behind the driver, as the old DMU's had large glass panels that enabled you to see the same view as him. Notice also the numerous milk tanks at St. Ives waiting to be taken to the London 'bottling plants'. The railways lost the milk-traffic around 1980 and were replaced by the horrid Wincanton lorries we now queue behind on the A30/A303 !
What a fabulous historical film. Someone who loves his job and enjoys doing it. Reminiscent of the days of the S&D with Peter, Donald & Ivo, and friends. A great time when todays vandals hadn't even been thought of and 'vandalism' was a word hardly heard.. Brilliant.
The year 1977 seems a very long time ago is almost 😅 half a century time ago. Now there are 2 car class 150s on the St Erth to St Ives route runs 7 days a week and public holidays except Christmas 🎅 Day and Boxing 🥊 Day. Single track on the St Ives route. 😀
I traveled this route several times every year between 1988 and 2002. I think they were using the same rolling stock as in this film! lol Oh- there's nothing like it when St Ives first comes into view. Magic.
Lovely, old class 120 DMMU, not one was preserved alas, due to blue asbestos. Smashing views too, typical old Cornish Driver. Nice old boy, there were many like him on the old Southern Region too, where I worked. Now all replaced by privateering pirates, and snivellers, and souless modern plastic trains like the 375s sad to say. So glad I'm retired.
Travelled that route yesterday and st erth station hasn't changed at all! Wicked to see a diesel loco at the station and I do believe that was a class 101 working the branch line.
In 1977, a single from St. Erth to St. Ives was 28p, a return probably 50p. In 2013, a return is £4. It's a magical train, too, leaving St. Erth as just one coach and arriving at St. Ives as three coaches!
@BudgieFan39 It's actually a Swindon built "Cross country" class 120 DMU with what looks like a class 118 center trailer. This is unit P554 which was listed in 1976 as a two car unit based at Plymouth so the middle car is an addition. Note also the front has a plated over 4 digit headcode panel with two marker lights.
Still a beautiful branch line.
Lelant - My Home Station until 1992. And so much better, the monstrosity that is Lelant Saltings Station didn't exist. Wonderful find of a film.
Great memories of this stretch of coast
Classic video....used to watch Clive's journeys as a kid in the 60's.....bring'em back!
We travelled this line regularly from 1975 on, and it felt like you were 'cabbing it' if you sat in the first seats behind the driver, as the old DMU's had large glass panels that enabled you to see the same view as him. Notice also the numerous milk tanks at St. Ives waiting to be taken to the London 'bottling plants'. The railways lost the milk-traffic around 1980 and were replaced by the horrid Wincanton lorries we now queue behind on the A30/A303 !
What a fabulous historical film. Someone who loves his job and enjoys doing it. Reminiscent of the days of the S&D with Peter, Donald & Ivo, and friends. A great time when todays vandals hadn't even been thought of and 'vandalism' was a word hardly heard.. Brilliant.
The year 1977 seems a very long time ago is almost 😅 half a century time ago. Now there are 2 car class 150s on the St Erth to St Ives route runs 7 days a week and public holidays except Christmas 🎅 Day and Boxing 🥊 Day. Single track on the St Ives route. 😀
I traveled this route several times every year between 1988 and 2002. I think they were using the same rolling stock as in this film! lol Oh- there's nothing like it when St Ives first comes into view. Magic.
Lovely, old class 120 DMMU, not one was preserved alas, due to blue asbestos. Smashing views too, typical old Cornish Driver. Nice old boy, there were many like him on the old Southern Region too, where I worked. Now all replaced by privateering pirates, and snivellers, and souless modern plastic trains like the 375s sad to say. So glad I'm retired.
Travelled that route yesterday and st erth station hasn't changed at all! Wicked to see a diesel loco at the station and I do believe that was a class 101 working the branch line.
I used to see Clive at Somerset's cricket ground in Taunton. He was a lovely chap who always had time for everyone.
In 1977, a single from St. Erth to St. Ives was 28p, a return probably 50p. In 2013, a return is £4. It's a magical train, too, leaving St. Erth as just one coach and arriving at St. Ives as three coaches!
Great driving.
This chap knew his train well and knew how to drive it :)
@BudgieFan39 It's actually a Swindon built "Cross country" class 120 DMU with what looks like a class 118 center trailer. This is unit P554 which was listed in 1976 as a two car unit based at Plymouth so the middle car is an addition. Note also the front has a plated over 4 digit headcode panel with two marker lights.
Very nice video. Brings memories from our weddingtrip to St. Ives in 1986
superb stuff i think me mums on the last shot sat down!!!!!
Love the Video, I go to St Ive's every year
so so strange seeing where i love to go on holiday the most in the 70s, makes me excited ngl
£5 now - flat rate which ever station you get off between St.Erth and St.Ives making it one of THE most expensive journeys in the UK!
Clive Gunnel from TSW! Brilliant chap.