Railways of Great Britain The Plym Valley Railway July 2016
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2016
- Sunday took us to Plymouth.
We arrived at the Plym valley railway to find it was Brake van rides,Rosie enjoys these as you get a better view of the location,on the brake van riding Sundays they don't use the full length of the line,so check there web site for more details.
The members of staff were very friendly and helpful giving Rosie and I a tour of the items on display and in the workshop.
If your in the Plymouth area please visit this railway,a steam loco should be back in service very soon.
A railway I never managed to get a ride on despite being in the area a number of times in the past. I think the original Marsh Mills station was largely obliterated by a new road, but the track is still extent to the ex GWR mainline. Extension to the north is definitely possible, but Yelverton is probably as far as this will ever get - further up the line is the missing Walkham Viaduact (near Grenofen) and that was demolished a long time ago, only to be replaced by a new cycle/pedestrian bridge at a much lower level. Lots of railway history everywhere on and around this ex GWR branch line, lots of big viaducts which are still there, the Lee Moor Tramway. An excellent video and looks like the brake van ride is fun. Your videos are keeping my railway interests alive - much thanks for this.
On our ride we didn't go as far as we could due to some track work...Very keen group and very friendly....Pop in when your down again.
Another interesting video! I visited in 2013 not long before the opened the extension to Plym Bridge. Its on my list for a revisit!
They have a miniature in the yard now,they were talking about it when I visited.At least I hope it's finished.
@@wooltman I didn't know about that one! I'll add it to the list, thank you!
@@HenrysAdventures Check out the "Plym miniature railway" website. It doesn;t look that long,but they visit Plymouth M.E.S as well.
@@wooltman Thank you! I've just had a look.
The Plym Railway is in an attractive area and it's a pity it's only 1.5 miles long.Hopefully Albert will be available again soon to give this line much needed publicity.Most enjoyable Regards Geoff.
I agree Geoff they do need a steam loco,the one being repaired in the shed is supposed to be ready by September,let's hope so.......Best wishes Chris.
Wonderful shots, This railway needs a good steam gala to get it going again, love the 08, Matt
That would help Matt,the steamer under repair in the shed is due out in September,so you never know.We were told the 08 is the oldest in Preservation and comes from Derby......Regards Chris.
Looks like this line has plenty of potential....Enjoyed seeing the trip on the Brake Van...Cracking video both..well done...Steve.-:)
A shame they don't run over the full length of the line every time they have a running day.Like most lines it is all down to money and volunteers.......Regards Chris.
More excellent coverage of your visit to this attractive Railway Chris.....wonderful work as always...Bob
Thanks Bob.Just a shame we didn't ride the full length of the line but what we saw ,we liked.Great bunch of members,very friendly.......Regards Chris.
I enjoy doing that 'On/Off' editing myself Chris, nice footage but if Rosie takes up Guarding the real test is if she can sleep on the locker lol.... Cheers, Brian.
LOL! I'm sure she could do that.We were always waiting for that clashing of buffers coming down the train as the driver had let the dead mans go,you have to hang on to what ever you could or you would be over the side,not funny........Cheers Chris.
When I had the loco Chris I took great pride in not 'roughing up' the Guard..... although, one did once pay the price after falling asleep with handbrake rubbing. A stop on the main line with me walking back a line of bogie bolsters checking all the handwheel brakes til I found the brakevan with red hot blocks and him comatosed on the locker. He did not sleep much for rest of trip....lol.
Looks a fun Railway Chris ...will we see Rosie driving one these some day (the 08) ..makes a good Guard anyway ...dave
Never say never Dave,she will drive anything.She like the brake vans so her next job could well be a Guard LOL! ........Cheers Chris
Is that on part of the old Tavistock line? 13002 must be a very early 08, dating form 1952, I find.
I believe so Andrei.We were told the 08 is the oldest in Preservation and came from Derby.......Regards Chris.
I work at the Plym Valley Railway and I can Confirm that Our 08 is the 3rd one ever built unfortunately it was bought and put to use before it got an official BR number but she is the 3rd Oldest. Hope this helps
what gauge is the track?
Standard gauge.