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Buxton Miniature Railway (NOT THE CURRENT ONE!!!) around Pavilion Gardens in September 1992
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Steam-outline locomotive "Borough of Buxton" takes us around Buxton Pavilion Gardens in September 1992 on the 10.25 inch gauge Buxton Miniature Railway.
Mid-Hants Railway ("The Watercress Line") in August 2005 with 34016 "Bodmin" and 45231
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Black 5 4-6-0 No. 45231 "The Sherwood Forester" and rebuilt Bulleid pacific 34016 "Bodmin" take us from Alresford to Alton and back on the Mid Hants Railway in August 2005.
Manchester Ship Canal from Salford (pre Media City!) to Liverpool on "Mountwood" in September 1993
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Mersey ferry "Mountwood" takes us for a cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal from Salford to Liverpool Pier Head in September 1993. When this cruise took place the current Media City complex at Salford Quays had yet to be constructed.
Heatherslaw Light Railway from Heatherslaw to Etal with "The Lady Augusta" in September 1992
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0-4-2 steam locomotive"The Lady Augusta" takes us for a ride on the Heatherslaw Light Railway from Heatherslaw to Etal and back in September 1992. As we arrive at Heatherslaw station on the return journey we see diesel locomotive "Clive" stored in the train shed.
North Wales Coast Rhyl to Holyhead and back with 37414 "Cathays C&W Works 1846-1993" in August 1996
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A thrash along the North Wales Coast on 19 August 1996 from Rhyl to Holyhead and back behind Class 37 37414 "Cathays C&W Works 1846-1993" (except for DMU Bangor - Holyhead on outward trip). We pass 37429 "Eisteddfod Genedlaethol" near Conwy on the outward trip and 37422 "Robert F. Fairlie Locomotive Engineer 1831 - 1885" at Bangor on the return journey.
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway from Whistle Inn in August 1992 behind 0-6-0 tank "Brookfield"
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Early days at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway - we take a trip down the line from Whistle Inn to Furnace Siding and back in August 1992 behind 0-6-0 steam locomotive "Brookfield". At Furnace Siding station we catch a glimpse in the distance of some ex-Barry locomotives before "Brookfield" pushes us back up the steep gradient to Whistle Inn station.
Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge and back on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway with No. 8 in July 2005
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We ride from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge and back behind 2-6-2 tank locomotive No. 8 on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway in July 2005. On the outward journey we pass locomotive No. 9 "Prince of Wales" on an Aberystwyth train at Aberffrwd. We stop briefly at Rheidol Falls to pick up passengers before reaching the end of the line at Devil's Bridge station. Later No.8 takes us back to Aberystwy...
P.S. Waverley from Weston-super-Mare's Knightstone Harbour to Penarth and Ilfracombe in May 2004
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We see P.S. Waverley arrive at Knightstone Harbour in Weston-super-Mare and we join the ship for a cruise to Ilfracombe in May 2004. After calling at Penarth Pier to pick up more passengers we head for Ifracombe where we are welcomed by the Town Crier. After time ashore we join Waverley for the return cruise to Penarth and Weston-super-Mare
Mid-Norfolk Railway with Class 31 diesel locomotive No. 31 235 in June 2004
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A ride behind Class 31 diesel locomotive No. 31 235 from Dereham to Wymondham on the Mid-Norfolk Railway in June 2004. D8069 is at the rear of the train.
West Somerset Railway from Minehead to Watchet behind 0-6-0 No. 3205 in June 1992
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We travel from from Minehead to Watchet and back on the West Somerset Railway in June 1992 behind Great Western Railway 0-6-0 No. 3205. At Watchet Harbour’s East Quay we see cargo being offloaded from MV “Celtic Venture” (IMO 7036577).
Scarborough North Bay Railway in 1992 behind 4-6-2 locomotive No. 1932 "Triton"
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Scarborough North Bay Railway's "Triton" takes us from Peasholm to Scalby Mills in August 1992. During the journey we see the seafront terminus of the cable car from Mr Marvels amusement park.
Cyclone Roller Coaster, Funhouse and other attractions at Pleasureland Southport in September 2004
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We enjoy a full circuit of the long-demolished Cyclone Roller Coaster at the original Pleasureland Southport in September 2004 before visiting the Funhouse to see the much-missed Wheel in action. We also ride on King Solomon's Mines, the Mistral Flying Machine and Lost Dinosaurs of the Sahara as well as seeing the Traumatizer and Space Shot rides in action.
M.V. Balmoral cruise from Penarth to Clevedon and up the Avon Gorge to Bristol in August 1993
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We join M.V. Balmoral at Penarth Pier in August 1993 for a cruise to Clevedon and along the Avon Gorge into the floating harbour at Bristol. After leaving Clevedon Balmoral enters the River Avon and passes under the M5 road bridge. We pass Pill on regatta day and continue under the under the Clifton Suspension Bridge and past the former Hotwells landing stage before entering the lock into the f...
Five preserved steam locomotives at British Rail's Longsight Depot Open Day in April 1992
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We visit Longsight Depot Open Day in April 1992 and see the following locomotives doing short demonstration runs: Stanier 4-6-2 LMS Princess Royal Class No. 6201 “Princess Elizabeth”; LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 5305 "Alderman A.E. Draper" and BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 No. 76079. Other steam locomotives seen are BR Standard Class 8 4-6-2 Pacific No. 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" and LMS Jubilee Clas...
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway ride behind "King Arthur" in May 2010
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Rudyard Lake Steam Railway ride behind "King Arthur" in May 2010
Foxfield Railway in April 1992 with saddle tanks "Wimblebury" and "Hawarden"
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Foxfield Railway in April 1992 with saddle tanks "Wimblebury" and "Hawarden"
An exhiliarating ride behind "Rudyard Lady" at the Rudyard Lake Railway in 1992
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An exhiliarating ride behind "Rudyard Lady" at the Rudyard Lake Railway in 1992
Dean Forest Railway ride behind 0-6-0 pannier tank No. 9681 in May 1992
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Dean Forest Railway ride behind 0-6-0 pannier tank No. 9681 in May 1992
Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway with locomotive 4472 "Mary Louise" in March 1992
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway with locomotive 4472 "Mary Louise" in March 1992
River Usk cruise on M.V. Balmoral from Blaina Wharf in Newport to Penarth in August 1993
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River Usk cruise on M.V. Balmoral from Blaina Wharf in Newport to Penarth in August 1993
Peak Rail early days - a ride behind 0-6-0 tank No. 7597 from Darley Dale in February 1992
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Peak Rail early days - a ride behind 0-6-0 tank No. 7597 from Darley Dale in February 1992
P.S. Kingswear Castle from Chatham Thunderbolt Pier to Strood Pier and back in July 1993
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P.S. Kingswear Castle from Chatham Thunderbolt Pier to Strood Pier and back in July 1993
P.S. Waverley cruise from Penarth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1993
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P.S. Waverley cruise from Penarth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1993
Superferry cruise from Swansea to Cork and back in May 1993
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Superferry cruise from Swansea to Cork and back in May 1993
Farne Islands boat trip on "Golden Gate" from Seahouses to Longstone lighthouse in September 1992
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Farne Islands boat trip on "Golden Gate" from Seahouses to Longstone lighthouse in September 1992
River Caves at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August 2007
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River Caves at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August 2007
Short clip of the King Harry Ferry near Falmouth, Cornwall, in April 1993
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Short clip of the King Harry Ferry near Falmouth, Cornwall, in April 1993
M.V. Balmoral "Two Bridges" cruise from Penarth to the Wye and Severn in August 1992
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M.V. Balmoral "Two Bridges" cruise from Penarth to the Wye and Severn in August 1992
P.S. Waverley cruise from Lynmouth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1992
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P.S. Waverley cruise from Lynmouth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1992

Komentáře

  • @shelleymoore5740
    @shelleymoore5740 Před 2 dny

    So sad to see these places left abandoned and decaying, it would be so nice if it could be restored and used again. 😊

  • @neilosborne716
    @neilosborne716 Před 5 dny

    Great to see this video, I remember the small boats meeting Balmoral at Lynmouth but never experienced it at Steap Holm . Maybe in the future as work on Balmoral is progressing fast in dry dock 🤞

  • @iancallaghan4059
    @iancallaghan4059 Před 7 dny

    Mum took me on it circa 66, it stopped mid way for about 5 minutes......she wouldn't go on it again 😅

  • @masterknife8423
    @masterknife8423 Před 11 dny

    Love the Funhouse footage

  • @masterknife8423
    @masterknife8423 Před 11 dny

    I wish they kept the Gold Mine but given it a really good freshen up. Would've loved to have ridden it

  • @stuffzoom
    @stuffzoom Před 13 dny

    Great footage!!

  • @Steve-zn2zn
    @Steve-zn2zn Před 22 dny

    Excellent ! Fascinating stuff😊

  • @joefuller8078
    @joefuller8078 Před 24 dny

    Great video, I would have loved this

  • @grahambloxsome3226
    @grahambloxsome3226 Před 24 dny

    I went on the Water Chute at it's previous home, Belle Vue, Manchester c1965.

    • @Adzcantsing
      @Adzcantsing Před 5 dny

      Shame it got scrapped all together. Remember them themeing it with valhalla as vikingar and putting a bridge over tge water drop

  • @catvr114
    @catvr114 Před 25 dny

    It’s now called Yorkshire bell

  • @JennyMusty-kq5bt
    @JennyMusty-kq5bt Před 25 dny

    GOD I LOVED THIS THEME PARK. SUCH A SHAME IT'S GONE REALLY SAD THE GOOD Times And The Menories

  • @runningwilde1946
    @runningwilde1946 Před měsícem

    Great footage of when the blue grotto section used to be open with the cafe above. Was so much better.

  • @Shark30006
    @Shark30006 Před měsícem

    Will 34101 Hartland be mainline certified?

  • @andynicol6811
    @andynicol6811 Před měsícem

    Loved that ferry, would sale in anything

  • @user-nb6mu6qf2k
    @user-nb6mu6qf2k Před měsícem

    Went on it many times, a great video

  • @Capnclogs
    @Capnclogs Před 2 měsíci

    Remember early 70s riding them , no safety, me and my lifted the bar up , that was meant to keep you in , 100;ft up we were petrified 😅

  • @user-ht4ll9dy2l
    @user-ht4ll9dy2l Před 2 měsíci

    I grew up in Scarborough and remember riding on this, sadly its no longer there, i would have loved to have my neice and nephew go on this ride but the minature train ride still remains to this day.

  • @eddiecollins453
    @eddiecollins453 Před 2 měsíci

    Thànx,loved puffin Billy,incase any1 doesn't know,the train was called after Billy butlin,gr8 days,didn't realise how lucky we were

  • @BluetheFortune2006
    @BluetheFortune2006 Před 2 měsíci

    I've always wondered about the building was operated at the left by the time this was recorded: Was it the then-new ''Pier Fish & Chips'' or are they still operating under ''Slots of Fun?''

  • @Wiganview
    @Wiganview Před 2 měsíci

    Love this so many memories brought back by this thank you

  • @GazRsExtremeBrickMachines
    @GazRsExtremeBrickMachines Před 2 měsíci

    Such a beautiful park in its hey day! Thanks for sharing

  • @glennwoods2462
    @glennwoods2462 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for posting your video...🙏😊👍

  • @arthurandrew249
    @arthurandrew249 Před 3 měsíci

    Is this still working and train I loved it as a kid many years ago

    • @johnmacc558
      @johnmacc558 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes it is now open for the 2024 season

  • @JBTEvans
    @JBTEvans Před 3 měsíci

    Nice record of how things were back then, a lot changed at the railway within just a few years! Many thanks for sharing.

  • @cheesegraham2387
    @cheesegraham2387 Před 3 měsíci

    In the 80s with my nan , that chair lift scared the hell out of me 🤣

  • @ramblingrob4693
    @ramblingrob4693 Před 3 měsíci

    Interesting sitting in a old carriage here . Notice the track removed back then

  • @anthonystorey6773
    @anthonystorey6773 Před 3 měsíci

    that pleasure beach roller coaster is very old can't use that ride Wooden nearly cracks. Must be Brand new building 2024 make lower price

  • @tvhotties7836
    @tvhotties7836 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing and the train. More advance back then

  • @jetcat120
    @jetcat120 Před 3 měsíci

    A great loss. I explored what remains of this and it’s only the chair lift posts that show where it’s located

  • @user-wl7nb3np6i
    @user-wl7nb3np6i Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for uploading, wonderful memories of this park from first opening when it was packed to its steady decline , can't believe its been just left to rot and towers and old stations are lift of was once a fantastic fun park in its day😢

  • @filmsforallnations
    @filmsforallnations Před 4 měsíci

    It was like being in Disneyland.

  • @SuperDoncaster1
    @SuperDoncaster1 Před 4 měsíci

    Former name boys own

  • @AnnaBellaChannel
    @AnnaBellaChannel Před 4 měsíci

    The Buffalo Ride lives at Twinlakes now!

  • @richardr8850
    @richardr8850 Před 4 měsíci

    Top vid, John. Amazed they could berth at Penarth since it's such a small pier. Also shows you the huge tidal range in the Bristol Channel.

  • @malinoisamericanakita2022
    @malinoisamericanakita2022 Před 4 měsíci

    Ahh holidays in the 1970s with mum and dad x peasholm park and i remember these amazing . Please sort it out and bring these back

  • @engine6571
    @engine6571 Před 4 měsíci

    Wait Clara was originally red?

  • @cadoxton18
    @cadoxton18 Před 4 měsíci

    I went on the chairlifts at Barry Island, Minehead and Pwllheli....Pwllheli was the best!

  • @babettehauser1904
    @babettehauser1904 Před 5 měsíci

    Die Bauanleitung war vonne Jappse und auf Mandarin.

  • @originalsuccessjournal8723
    @originalsuccessjournal8723 Před 5 měsíci

    Thamks for this.

  • @GrahamPearson-oo4uy
    @GrahamPearson-oo4uy Před 5 měsíci

    The London Liverpool Street to Norwich Class 86 hauled expresses had an InterCity Executive livered Mark I catering vehicle in the centre.

  • @filmsforallnations
    @filmsforallnations Před 5 měsíci

    Express trains.

  • @perthsaint66
    @perthsaint66 Před 5 měsíci

    The 158 looks all new and shiny there

  • @jeremyferguson2054
    @jeremyferguson2054 Před 5 měsíci

    Scarborough was a great holiday resort in the 70s and 80s

    • @malinoisamericanakita2022
      @malinoisamericanakita2022 Před 4 měsíci

      It was Fantastic . The tree walk . and that the pub near the castle the Albian , you could buy cocktails with cute little cocktail sticks

  • @pdsimons1
    @pdsimons1 Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliant. The festival gets smaller as the village community shrinks but they somehow keep it going. Great to see one of Devon's disappearing folk customs.

  • @stevenwade7466
    @stevenwade7466 Před 5 měsíci

    The outdoor pools both north & South gone ,Mr marvels a derelict mess. Thank you Scarborough council for your efforts in ruining a lovely town .

    • @moodyguymick
      @moodyguymick Před 4 měsíci

      Not to mention the Futurist, Corner Cafe complex, Atlantis / Watersplash, Mr Marvels, Kinderland............

  • @willfaulkner7389
    @willfaulkner7389 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m looking to make a video about the history of the Shieldhall, may I use parts of this video?

    • @johnmacc558
      @johnmacc558 Před 5 měsíci

      Yes that's fine.

    • @willfaulkner7389
      @willfaulkner7389 Před 5 měsíci

      @@johnmacc558 Thank you, shall I use your username for the credits or would you prefer another credit?

    • @johnmacc558
      @johnmacc558 Před 5 měsíci

      @@willfaulkner7389 Username is fine.

  • @HenrysAdventures
    @HenrysAdventures Před 6 měsíci

    Interesting video! I always enjoy a trip on little ferries like this. Happy New Year!

    • @johnmacc558
      @johnmacc558 Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Henry! Looking forward to more videos from you this year.

  • @shaunje
    @shaunje Před 6 měsíci

    I remember walking the line back in the mid to late 90's, I'd love to go back and do it again now

    • @eddiecollins453
      @eddiecollins453 Před 2 měsíci

      Haven have took train and track away,sad to see it gone,but u can walk old line,it's a path

  • @ThePlymouthRoadSurfer
    @ThePlymouthRoadSurfer Před 6 měsíci

    Wow hearing the announcement for the flight time to Bristol from Plymouth being just 25 minutes makes me so sad that we can’t enjoy such a short travel time up to Bristol anymore, such a shame that people didn’t use the airline enough to keep it going.