I would just like to express my gratitude for these videos, they are a great and well presented source of an era that has sadly been and gone, I especially enjoyed the Immingham parts 1 and 2 videos, power to you elbow Macolm sir! and may i venture a loud "ENCORE!" top stuff, thank you.
Malcom thankyou, I travelled often to/from Grimsby through Lincoln on this route in the early 80's, and seeing this takes me back, the smell of the railway is something so evocative, I can still smell it now. Beeching devastated Lincolnshire, the destruction of the East Lincs Line from Grimsby down to Boston/Spalding to Peterborough was a criminal act, and condemned the eastern part of the county to poverty in many respects compared to the other parts of the county. I travelled on one of the last trains from Mablethorpe, changing at Firsby for the London service from Grimsby as a child before the line was closed, such a bad decision to close the line.
As a freight guard in the 1960s, I worked on the GN line between Grimsby and Peterborough, even between Spalding and March, it was very busy. Beeching, was a finance man, the Government was to blame. No future vision. thanks for the comment.
@@MalcolmHayles I think the only part of the original line is the small single line section between Boston and Firsby where it curves off to Skegness now, and possibly from Spalding to Peterbro'. The trackbed from Firsby to Louth is still pretty much intact and would not take a huge amount of money to reinstate as a single line with passing loops, but the political will is just not there.
Yarborough was land rich, But money poor. He joined through marriage his family to a very rich Grimsby business man named Doughty and it was he that made the Railways here possible. I'm related to him through marriage of my great aunt etc. And he should be given his due. Yarborough was just the front man and aristocratic snob. He even demanded his own station. But well done for these vids, I'm a fan ever since I sat in my great grandfathers empty back bedroom on a chest of draws and looked at the trains passing through Grimsby Town Station. He lived in Lundy's Buildings,Down a 12 foot alley. In Wellowgate. Happy days. I saw some of the biggest and most beautiful things I'd ever seen...STEAM Engines.. Even saw the BRITTANIA AFTER RESTORATION,. WOW.
Was resident at Barnetby East from 2007 until its closure 24th December 2015. When the bridge was replaced in 2010-2011 ish, the contractors started digging and could smell fuel. There was a small panic but were reassured it was from this accident in 86.
North Lincolnshire was dominated by the Great Central Railway and it's General Manager, Sam Fay was knighted by the King on the opening of Immingham Dock
Hi Josh, At this time I am out of Book 1, but I can put you on the list when I get a reprint. I have copies of book two. If you send me your e/mail address, I can give you details. Cheers Malcolm
Superb historical record, excellently presented. Thanks you.
Many thanks!
On behalf of us all associated with The Independent Brigg Line Rail Group, thank you so much for uploading this video it's absolutely brilliant.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I visit brigg station often to film the trains, brilliant to see this footage of the station from years past, Great video 👍
Cracking film sir, some really interesting boxes and locations 😎👍
Thanks 👍
Fantastic work, Mr. Hayles. I look forward to everything you produce.
Much appreciated!
I would just like to express my gratitude for these videos, they are a great and well presented source of an era that has sadly been and gone, I especially enjoyed the Immingham parts 1 and 2 videos, power to you elbow Macolm sir! and may i venture a loud "ENCORE!" top stuff, thank you.
You're very welcome
Thank you for your effort in digitising this footage, and linking it together into an interesting narrative.
My pleasure!
Great video, just like all your other ones. A real trip down memory lane. Thanks again for your hard work producing this
My pleasure!
Malcom thankyou, I travelled often to/from Grimsby through Lincoln on this route in the early 80's, and seeing this takes me back, the smell of the railway is something so evocative, I can still smell it now. Beeching devastated Lincolnshire, the destruction of the East Lincs Line from Grimsby down to Boston/Spalding to Peterborough was a criminal act, and condemned the eastern part of the county to poverty in many respects compared to the other parts of the county.
I travelled on one of the last trains from Mablethorpe, changing at Firsby for the London service from Grimsby as a child before the line was closed, such a bad decision to close the line.
As a freight guard in the 1960s, I worked on the GN line between Grimsby and Peterborough, even between Spalding and March, it was very busy. Beeching, was a finance man, the Government was to blame. No future vision. thanks for the comment.
@@MalcolmHayles I think the only part of the original line is the small single line section between Boston and Firsby where it curves off to Skegness now, and possibly from Spalding to Peterbro'. The trackbed from Firsby to Louth is still pretty much intact and would not take a huge amount of money to reinstate as a single line with passing loops, but the political will is just not there.
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Enjoyed this one too Malcolm !
Alot of really good details of incidents aswell as on the daily operations.
Thanks for the reply, glad you enjoyed the film.
Yarborough was land rich, But money poor. He joined through marriage his family to a very rich Grimsby business man named Doughty and it was he that made the Railways here possible. I'm related to him through marriage of my great aunt etc. And he should be given his due. Yarborough was just the front man and aristocratic snob. He even demanded his own station. But well done for these vids, I'm a fan ever since I sat in my great grandfathers empty back bedroom on a chest of draws and looked at the trains passing through Grimsby Town Station. He lived in Lundy's Buildings,Down a 12 foot alley. In Wellowgate. Happy days. I saw some of the biggest and most beautiful things I'd ever seen...STEAM Engines.. Even saw the BRITTANIA AFTER RESTORATION,. WOW.
Nice to see dad at work 😊 He allways said he enjoyed that time as a signal man the most.
Hi, what signalbox did your dad work
@MalcolmHayles Barnetby east
He also said that he will have to pay you a visit at the museum in immingham one of these days !!
Magnificent! Thank-you!
This is the most important video that I can ever recall watching.
Again, thank-you!
You're very welcome!
Was resident at Barnetby East from 2007 until its closure 24th December 2015. When the bridge was replaced in 2010-2011 ish, the contractors started digging and could smell fuel. There was a small panic but were reassured it was from this accident in 86.
Great to see some history of this area Malcolm. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
Thanks for uploading this Malcolm. Half way through and enjoying it. Cheers.
Enjoy!
Great video. Look forward to the 2025 installment. Thanks, Malcolm!
Thanks for watching!
What a fantastic video and thanks for sharing 👍🏻 It’s all changed now tho 😢
Glad you enjoyed it
Love this video, some of my family were Imingham railway family
I'm pleased you like the film. What part of the railway did your family members work.
Splendid stuff sir!
Thank you kindly!
Great video, thanks. A few familar faces on there.
Hi Chris, there are still a few of us around
thnaks Malcolm. had used to use the line from worksop in the 1970,s. caroline.
Hi Caroline, the Brigg line was extremely busy in those days
North Lincolnshire was dominated by the Great Central Railway and it's General Manager, Sam Fay was knighted by the King on the opening of Immingham Dock
That's got to be 20064 in the yard at 45:04, possibly laying over during the 1987 tour.
It was filmed during 1989
I can’t wait to watch this, your videos are so well produced. Could you let me know the best way to order your books? Thanks, Josh.
Hi Josh,
At this time I am out of Book 1, but I can put you on the list when I get a reprint.
I have copies of book two.
If you send me your e/mail address, I can give you details.
Cheers
Malcolm