That brings back memories from the distant past, when it was possible to sit behind the driving compartment and enjoy a forward view. You were lucky to meet up with a driver who was happy to let you film. A big thank you to both you and the driver for sharing this fascinating view of the line.
Ive all 3 parts to this found u channel cause u first part this couple days ago came up recommended so it did keep at great vids do like this one u done and others u done u your channel watching these three parts is amazing see from the cab west somerset railway and in a dmu its first time ive seen whole route in real life as ive played it loads times on train sim world the game on xbox one past year so i have i can say the game and real life really close so their are.
Well, that looked like a boring way to spend a couple of hours! I'm not in the least bit jealous, at all! Seriously, another fine series of videos, well done on getting permission! I'll be there in 2 weeks with a freedom of the line ticket for the week. If you get approached by an enthusiastic Yorkshire-man don't panic, it may be me saying hello!
I see it's 40mins long.Did you compress the file further or did you just use a lot more memory.When I do a vid I find a 20 min vid can take about 2gb.Love the cab ride by the way.
What a stroke of luck you were able to land that ride,not knowing about the stoppage this year. I can only imagine what the tracks look like now! When the railway starts up again,it will have to be remembered that the wild life may have forgotten about the trains,and animals could be on the track. Very glad you made this film,excellent footage,and running commentary.
Thank you for a great video. Travelled this line many times as a child (I'm 65 today) when it was under British Rail. I had a grandparents in Taunton and an uncle in Minehead. Never appreciated then what a great time it was. Stayed a few times in Blue Anchor as well.
Best video i have ever seen thankyou admiral for the ride on the dmu on west somerset railway from australia and admiral you should take a trip to australia and take a ride on the puffing Billy steam engine in melbourne victoria you will love it..😃
Good video takes me back to when i was a redcoat at butlins minehead i used to wake up early in the morning¹ to the sound of steam engines being prepared for the working day thankyou
I've had a few rides like this, with steamies on the Llangollen Railway. 5 to be exact, my favourite being the 4th one in the cab of Foxcote Manor. The first time I was allowed to look inside the Driver's DMU cab, was on a cold and wet February day some years ago before Covid ruined everything. The rain came down very heavily, and no-one was bold enough to come along for the ride. No-one, that is, except me. I was allowed the look inside the Driver's cab, because I was the only passenger on board. It happened on the move between Llangollen and Berwyn, if my brain serves me correctly.
This three video series must be among the best that Mike has recorded.
I agree that seeing the climb out of Watchet was interesting.
Loved the cross at Blue Anchor.
Great that passengers joined or alighted at most stations.
From more recent videos, there may not be as many weeds between the rails now.
No doubt not a single volunteer or passenger knew what would 'hit' the railway (like all worldwide!) from about February 2020. Ignorance sometimes can be bliss.
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Journeys end. Nice to view while having breakfast.
5:10 really nice sound
Great series of videos, thanks for sharing…
That brings back memories from the distant past, when it was possible to sit behind the driving compartment and enjoy a forward view. You were lucky to meet up with a driver who was happy to let you film. A big thank you to both you and the driver for sharing this fascinating view of the line.
Ive all 3 parts to this found u channel cause u first part this couple days ago came up recommended so it did keep at great vids do like this one u done and others u done u your channel watching these three parts is amazing see from the cab west somerset railway and in a dmu its first time ive seen whole route in real life as ive played it loads times on train sim world the game on xbox one past year so i have i can say the game and real life really close so their are.
vey nice trip lovely scenery ,does it get busy there in the summer?
Those yellow plants look like Great Mullein plants, sole food source for the mullein caterpillars and moth.
Well, that looked like a boring way to spend a couple of hours! I'm not in the least bit jealous, at all! Seriously, another fine series of videos, well done on getting permission! I'll be there in 2 weeks with a freedom of the line ticket for the week. If you get approached by an enthusiastic Yorkshire-man don't panic, it may be me saying hello!
Thanks for a great video.
I see it's 40mins long.Did you compress the file further or did you just use a lot more memory.When I do a vid I find a 20 min vid can take about 2gb.Love the cab ride by the way.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
Congratulations Mike on a great series of Videos. Thanks also to the Driver and the WSR for accommodating this.
What a great series.You are one very lucky man. Thanks for taking us along.
I did not relìse that alòt of work invovled getting the dmu ready for the journey
Great video Sir
Very enjoyable video thanks for that.
What a stroke of luck you were able to land that ride,not knowing about the stoppage this year. I can only imagine what the tracks look like now! When the railway starts up again,it will have to be remembered that the wild life may have forgotten about the trains,and animals could be on the track. Very glad you made this film,excellent footage,and running commentary.
Thank you for a great video. Travelled this line many times as a child (I'm 65 today) when it was under British Rail. I had a grandparents in Taunton and an uncle in Minehead. Never appreciated then what a great time it was. Stayed a few times in Blue Anchor as well.
Best video i have ever seen thankyou admiral for the ride on the dmu on west somerset railway from australia and admiral you should take a trip to australia and take a ride on the puffing Billy steam engine in melbourne victoria you will love it..😃
Great video enjoyed all 3 parts.
just a brilliant video. just one aspect missing. train speed and engine rpm
Good video takes me back to when i was a redcoat at butlins minehead i used to wake up early in the morning¹ to the sound of steam engines being prepared for the working day thankyou
That was an excellent video, was so wonderful to see things from the drivers perspective.
I've had a few rides like this, with steamies on the Llangollen Railway. 5 to be exact, my favourite being the 4th one in the cab of Foxcote Manor. The first time I was allowed to look inside the Driver's DMU cab, was on a cold and wet February day some years ago before Covid ruined everything. The rain came down very heavily, and no-one was bold enough to come along for the ride. No-one, that is, except me. I was allowed the look inside the Driver's cab, because I was the only passenger on board. It happened on the move between Llangollen and Berwyn, if my brain serves me correctly.
What was all those community houses on your right hand side @20:21
Spent a lot of my childhood in train cabs on the mainline, great days
This three video series must be among the best that Mike has recorded.
I agree that seeing the climb out of Watchet was interesting.
Loved the cross at Blue Anchor.
Great that passengers joined or alighted at most stations.
From more recent videos, there may not be as many weeds between the rails now.
No doubt not a single volunteer or passenger knew what would 'hit' the railway (like all worldwide!) from about February 2020. Ignorance sometimes can be bliss.
Can someone explain the joints and bits of track in the 4 foot at 6:29?