I took some night shots of the Falsgrave box. Only later did I find out that the shots were taken in the last 3 hours of it's usage. Part of the gantry was re-located to the north end of Grosmont station.
It is a lovely line, still mechanically signalled I believe. The Whitby Middlesbrough line should never have been closed. I have walked the line from Whitby to Scarborough.
Fascinating stuff! I believe the train shown between 2.47 and 5.08 was the last train from Scarborough to Whitby - 6 March 1965. I was at Station Road bridge adjacent to Scalby station and took a photo and they match exactly. I have long hoped to see footage of that train - thanks very much. The road crossed at the Black Bull crossing is the Malton - Pickering - Whitby one and is the A169. The A170 is Scarborough-Thirsk. Pickering station now has a full roof again.
Wonderful video. I always feel emotional watching those wonderful steam locos that served us so well for so long . A little glimpse into an almost forgotton world mourned by me and many others in my age group . Many think we have come a long way since thise days , but have we really or have we lost what really matters ?
WONDERFUL! Steam trains mean childhood memories, Will Hay in Oh Mr Porter, and the great Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on their way to uncover some ghastly mystery on the Moor!
Oh God, that was upsetting to watch. I witnessed the Whitby Moors Special as it approached Ravenscar. I was just little Lad. The different rhythms of the 3 & 2 Cylinder Locomotives echoing was unforgettable. I hate Beeching but also, am angered by Barbara Castle who, could have saved this and so many other lines - if she only had a clue what it was she was supposed to be doing.
@@gp3829 Out of interest: A retired gentleman, called Major Lacey, and his wife - from Robin Hood's Bay - put flanged wheels onto their Land Rover and ran it up and down the track after the line had closed. A very small victory.
@@gp3829 That's why they said it simply to get votes as they no more interest in keeping open than the previous government had but as always people fall for it.
@@AussiePom It wasn't sad to close down these uneconomic lines. Circumstances change even over a few months as the lines lost traffic to road transport. They can't be kept open at taxpayers expense just to titilate a few fanboy foamer rail buffs.
As a now retired main line driver I used to 'sign' York to Scarborough. I loved the semaphore signals and Falsgrave Box. Wonderful memories.
I took some night shots of the Falsgrave box. Only later did I find out that the shots were taken in the last 3 hours of it's usage.
Part of the gantry was re-located to the north end of Grosmont station.
It is a lovely line, still mechanically signalled I believe. The Whitby Middlesbrough line should never have been closed. I have walked the line from Whitby to Scarborough.
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Stunning old video, the old line from Scarborough to Whitby was one of the most scenic in the country. If not the best. I lovs steam trains! ❤
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Brilliant stuff. I'm old enough to remember all this!
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Fascinating stuff!
I believe the train shown between 2.47 and 5.08 was the last train from Scarborough to Whitby - 6 March 1965. I was at Station Road bridge adjacent to Scalby station and took a photo and they match exactly. I have long hoped to see footage of that train - thanks very much.
The road crossed at the Black Bull crossing is the Malton - Pickering - Whitby one and is the A169. The A170 is Scarborough-Thirsk.
Pickering station now has a full roof again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible and wonderfully historic film, thank you for sharing. A Bucket-list trip for me to visit this area and to support the NYMR.
Love this film. Tganks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video on how things where 😊 Shame the madness of politicians chopped it all up 🥲
Actually it was the lack of use that chopped it all up. The private car was the biggest culprit.
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This excellent so pleased we have a record of this era.
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Love your videos especially this one that includes Scarborough and the around areas as it my home brilliant stuff 😀
Thank you.
Fantastic film
Better days for sure
Thanks for this😊😊😊😊
You're welcome.
Excellent video. Thank you so much for bringing it to us .😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic history of the line..great watching the old footage. 👍🏻
Wonderful video. I always feel emotional watching those wonderful steam locos that served us so well for so long . A little glimpse into an almost forgotton world mourned by me and many others in my age group . Many think we have come a long way since thise days , but have we really or have we lost what really matters ?
WONDERFUL! Steam trains mean childhood memories, Will Hay in Oh Mr Porter, and the great Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on their way to uncover some ghastly mystery on the Moor!
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Great video! Thank you.
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Brilliant! Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
This is sensational !!!
Thank you.
Oh God, that was upsetting to watch. I witnessed the Whitby Moors Special as it approached Ravenscar. I was just little Lad. The different rhythms of the 3 & 2 Cylinder Locomotives echoing was unforgettable. I hate Beeching but also, am angered by Barbara Castle who, could have saved this and so many other lines - if she only had a clue what it was she was supposed to be doing.
Just Brilliant !
Thank you.
So many memories!
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Enjoyed.
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Nice Thompson coach at 5.43
I was on that last train to whitby and back. Shame it was a diesel.
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Sad to witness the end of regular steam trains and services, but a thanks to all concerned with these videos/films, they will never be forgotten. 😊❤
So many people milling around on the track. Not something that happens today . . .
'elf and safety....
All closed by the Labour government that promised to halt the closures.
I remember Wilson promising to keep the Scarborough to Whitby line.
Yeah, I can remember Wilson saying, 'vote for us and we will keep it open'.
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Out of interest:
A retired gentleman, called Major Lacey, and his wife - from Robin Hood's Bay - put flanged wheels onto their Land Rover and ran it up and down the track after the line had closed. A very small victory.
@@gp3829 That's why they said it simply to get votes as they no more interest in keeping open than the previous government had but as always people fall for it.
@@AussiePom It wasn't sad to close down these uneconomic lines. Circumstances change even over a few months as the lines lost traffic to road transport. They can't be kept open at taxpayers expense just to titilate a few fanboy foamer rail buffs.