It just makes you want to cry. The criminal myopia, ineptitude and corruption that decimated the railways 60 years ago is unforgiveable. Every time I walk across the bridge at Petherick Creek I see the slimy faces of Beeching and Marples in my mind.
Station was closed in 1967 under a Labour government so Marples had nothing to do with it. What closed the line was the private motor, decreasing numbers, increasing losses and governments of red/blue who thought by closing lines they could stem the losses. My parents took me on holiday in the 1960s and we went by car.
@@andrewlong6438 All too true sadly, distinct lack of passengers on that platform and in those carriages. We can get nostalgic now but the public deserted the trains for the motor car.from the 50s onwards. Even the fish traffic was lost to road transport.
@paulharesnape Have to agree. When we built railways, roads were little more than dirt tracks and the car was a distant dream and when it did arrive, it was an expensive luxury to own one. As car ownership became affordable and roads were built, sadly our railways quickly changed from the only mode of transport to one of very much , the last choice of many people. Decline was sadly inevitable.
Thanks for posting this video. It brought back memories of a journey to Padstow from Waterloo in July or August 1964, which I think was the last year of the Atlantic Coast Express. Te journey was notable as from Exeter we had a Southern Railway `Mogul` for the climb up the banks for the next leg of our journey. I am sure the loco was being thrashed as at least one hot cinder entered our coach, burning a hole in the silk scarf of a lady sitting by the window. At Launceston the fireman went to the signal box probably to change the single line tablet - I imagine that by his appearance he had been on the shovel for most of the way from Exeter. At Hallwill Jcn we had already detached coaches, I imagine for Bude but even with the lighter load we were late into Padstow but the company in our compartment and the scenery meant that we did not mind one bit! Our return journey 2 weeks later was behind an unrebuilt Bullied which must have had an easier run downhill. I am always grateful to my Mum and Dad for choosing the North Cornwall Coast for our holiday that year and even more grateful that we did not have a car and went everywhere by train!
Great to see that video. I lived in Padstow and travelled to Bodmin grammar school around 1964 / 65. I remember catching the railbus home if I had missed the regular train at Bodmin. Thanks for sharing.
Never did ride this train but watched it many times from Rock on the other side of the estuary - Saw them set fire to the stubble in the fields more than once
Walked part of the Camel Trail last summer, so really great to see the whole of it when trains were actually running, and to see what Padstow station looked like! Looks like a Waggon und Maschinenbau railbus at Bodmin North. Presumably filmed on Super 8 or Standard 8 cine film, hence no sound.
Amazing video, I've seen pictures, but colour footage is much better, I was sadly born 6 years after they closed the railway line, but my mother used it regularly to go to school in Wadebridge and bodmin, such a shame 🫠 😢
Was on this stretch of the old line a couple of weeks ago on a bike rented in Wadebridge. The views are still wonderful and the trail is a fairly easy ride - even for someone as very unfit as me! The driver and fireman look quite agitated at 01:24 - I wonder why? Perhaps someone had left a carriage door open, or (as happened quite a lot in manual doors days) someone was trying to board the slow moving train!
Didn't understand the continuity. I often walk by the Little Petherick creek bridge and oddly, dined in Little Petherick only last evening. Have friends who actually went to school on the train from Padstow to Bodmin.
I read this had been a loss-making line for many years, as stated by Andrew Long below. It would have made a delightful heritage railway. Lovely memories on this film.
Incredible ineptitude continues on the railway, nearly £300 million has been spent on plans and designs for Euston, tjis is now all down the pan due to the rethink. My bet is itll never get built, nor will HS2 get past Birmingham, it was always vanity project, Boris had the chance to stop it, but unfortunately hes mafe many gaffes in his time, trouble is the red lot will be no better when they get in next time. Thanks for a wonderful reminder of better times.
Beeching of course deserves our thoughts for the report he produced. Marples deserves far more than our thoughts however,for his self interest and fiscal crimes. Beeching did at least stay on in Britain. Marples on the other hand ran away so as to escape what should have been handed down to him.
Criminality alone closing the line ,look at that scenery ,what a wonderful preservedline it would have made.
Amazing capture of a lovely piece of railway. I would have loved to have travelled the withered arm.
It just makes you want to cry. The criminal myopia, ineptitude and corruption that decimated the railways 60 years ago is unforgiveable. Every time I walk across the bridge at Petherick Creek I see the slimy faces of Beeching and Marples in my mind.
Station was closed in 1967 under a Labour government so Marples had nothing to do with it. What closed the line was the private motor, decreasing numbers, increasing losses and governments of red/blue who thought by closing lines they could stem the losses. My parents took me on holiday in the 1960s and we went by car.
@@andrewlong6438 You think Beeching and Marples wanted the withered arm kept open then do you?
@@andrewlong6438 All too true sadly, distinct lack of passengers on that platform and in those carriages. We can get nostalgic now but the public deserted the trains for the motor car.from the 50s onwards. Even the fish traffic was lost to road transport.
@@nectafarious8842 No, but ultimately it was passengers switching to the motor car that sealed its fate
@paulharesnape Have to agree. When we built railways, roads were little more than dirt tracks and the car was a distant dream and when it did arrive, it was an expensive luxury to own one. As car ownership became affordable and roads were built, sadly our railways quickly changed from the only mode of transport to one of very much , the last choice of many people. Decline was sadly inevitable.
That railbus, though - probably more fun than a Pacer. Fabulous film altogether.
What a gem
What a beautiful line, sadly gone forever
It's a beautiful walk now, with side-trips to Ruthern Bridge and Wenford Bridge.
Thanks for posting this video. It brought back memories of a journey to Padstow from Waterloo in July or August 1964, which I think was the last year of the Atlantic Coast Express. Te journey was notable as from Exeter we had a Southern Railway `Mogul` for the climb up the banks for the next leg of our journey. I am sure the loco was being thrashed as at least one hot cinder entered our coach, burning a hole in the silk scarf of a lady sitting by the window. At Launceston the fireman went to the signal box probably to change the single line tablet - I imagine that by his appearance he had been on the shovel for most of the way from Exeter. At Hallwill Jcn we had already detached coaches, I imagine for Bude but even with the lighter load we were late into Padstow but the company in our compartment and the scenery meant that we did not mind one bit! Our return journey 2 weeks later was behind an unrebuilt Bullied which must have had an easier run downhill.
I am always grateful to my Mum and Dad for choosing the North Cornwall Coast for our holiday that year and even more grateful that we did not have a car and went everywhere by train!
Whow, some lovely coloured filming, gives a feel for the time, thanks for sharing & uploading! Eddie 🤓
CHEERS MATE!! Briliant film.
Wow, what a fantastic video!
Great to see that video. I lived in Padstow and travelled to Bodmin grammar school around 1964 / 65. I remember catching the railbus home if I had missed the regular train at Bodmin. Thanks for sharing.
Really wonderful, took me back over 70 Years ago to when I was just a Tacker.
This is so cool! I walk the Camel Trail a fair bit. So it's fascinating to see it as it was as a railway. Thanks for posting.
Never did ride this train but watched it many times from Rock on the other side of the estuary - Saw them set fire to the stubble in the fields more than once
Walked part of the Camel Trail last summer, so really great to see the whole of it when trains were actually running, and to see what Padstow station looked like! Looks like a Waggon und Maschinenbau railbus at Bodmin North. Presumably filmed on Super 8 or Standard 8 cine film, hence no sound.
At least we have a beautiful cycleway there
Amazing video, I've seen pictures, but colour footage is much better, I was sadly born 6 years after they closed the railway line, but my mother used it regularly to go to school in Wadebridge and bodmin, such a shame 🫠 😢
Was on this stretch of the old line a couple of weeks ago on a bike rented in Wadebridge. The views are still wonderful and the trail is a fairly easy ride - even for someone as very unfit as me!
The driver and fireman look quite agitated at 01:24 - I wonder why? Perhaps someone had left a carriage door open, or (as happened quite a lot in manual doors days) someone was trying to board the slow moving train!
Fab, loved to west country run around
Lovely clips, spliced together in haphazard fashion, but never mind, it certainly captures the spirit of the line.
Didn't understand the continuity. I often walk by the Little Petherick creek bridge and oddly, dined in Little Petherick only last evening. Have friends who actually went to school on the train from Padstow to Bodmin.
I read this had been a loss-making line for many years, as stated by Andrew Long below. It would have made a delightful heritage railway. Lovely memories on this film.
The only true paradise is a lost one
what is that weird trackwork about @3:22? anyone?
It's a selective weighbridge which can either be rolled over or bypassed (to reduce wear or enable continuous running).
@@gloriousradio cheers!
That’s more than one year ago
Incredible ineptitude continues on the railway, nearly £300 million has been spent on plans and designs for Euston, tjis is now all down the pan due to the rethink.
My bet is itll never get built, nor will HS2 get past Birmingham, it was always vanity project, Boris had the chance to stop it, but unfortunately hes mafe many gaffes in his time, trouble is the red lot will be no better when they get in next time.
Thanks for a wonderful reminder of better times.
Beeching of course deserves our thoughts for the report he produced. Marples deserves far more than our thoughts however,for his self interest and fiscal crimes. Beeching did at least stay on in Britain. Marples on the other hand ran away so as to escape what should have been handed down to him.
Runaway train,never come back!
All kept closed because of whiney cyclists :(