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That was a splendid location with the engines working hard to climb the slope.

Yes indeed, the people interested me almost as much as the steam engines. They live a hard life in conditions which we would consider to be those of several centuries ago. Little mechanical assistance, but many people to perform the same task. As for the locomotives, several operational locos were purchased and taken to USA. There is a post on this film from a gentleman involved in one such project. Thank you again for your interest.

So fine some loco have a new life in usa. You welcome and thancks again for nice films from china.

@@Trond.68 Thank you too and tell your friends of what you have discovered.

Yes i do tell about your channel of steam loco.

@@Trond.68 Thank you.

Yes it was indeed an unforgettable experience which is no longer possible as diesels do the job now.

So sad to know what the diesel train go there today. Nobody are better than steam trains and feel the coal smoke and what sound is amazing.

@@Trond.68 I agree with you there, my wife's father drove a steam engine before he too transferred to modern diesels. He remained very interested in the steam engines.

Thank you for your interest and I share your regret. My visits have, unfortunately, come to an end but my films are my memories. I hope that you are able to enjoy the remaining films of my 3 visits to China.

Yes i want to see your ather films. Are them on this channel i am now?? I think you are lucky some visit china and see this fantasic trains. We have some museums steam trains here in norway but it be not the same to see this trains in work, But it is fantastic anyways.

@@Trond.68 Yes all my films are on the same Channel, John M Warr

No, I am afraid not as the conditions in the tunnel and underfoot did not encouraga too much lingering. Such a pity, as I remember the trains on the line in the 40's and 50's which was, of course, well used during WW2, including by my father on week-end leave. It's easy to forget that these pictures are more than 50 years old and much must have changed since. Thanks for your interest.

@@johnmwarr thank you so much for replying!

I’ve walked and filmed quite a bit of the Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway, from Andoversford to Hook Norton. Filmed at Chedworth and Fosse Cross too, and it’s amazing to compare your photos with how it has all changed in 50 odd years. I was told by a Chedworth resident that the tunnel might be passed to either the Parish Council or Local History Group, to be maintained? A very interesting video, thanks for sharing your photographs. Regards. Ron.

@@abandonedrailwaya2470 Many thanks for your comments and I wish now that I had taken more images, but 35mm colour slides were pricey for a young family man ,and I was wearing my best suit! I may already have mentioned that I travelled the line into Cheletenham from Andoversford over Dowdswell viaduct, a journey which my Mum made daily when she was a young teacher trainee in the town. Happy Days!

Brave lads and lasses on great machines on an amazing circuit! Thanks for your comment.

Thanks for your comment.

Dear John< I am so grateful for your message and I hope sincerely that you can find my channel (John M Warr) and watch some of the other films that I have made which enable me, also in my 80's, to share the memories of an unrepeatable time. We still have some live steam operating to a timetable in the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea, using locomotives which were built in Manchester and Glasgow and purchased for the line over a century ago. Always under threat from politicians, of course, but facing another season in 2024 with some optimism. I hope that my films of those engines, workshops and routes are also enjoyable. We visit the island every year for the Motorcycle racing. I too still have all my Ian Allan books, the earliest of which is 1949/50 when I 'copped' Kempenfelt on the Midland line into Bristol one Saturday morning. What a pleasurable, harmless and timeless hobby. Film making in my long retirement with my wife, together with the associated travel, including USA & Canada, has simply multiplied the pleasure. Thank you again. Sincerely, JMW

Yes indeed, distinctive locos. I have been to the old works in Manchester too. However, I don't think that the engines in Myanmar will function again ~ unfortunately! Thanks for your comments.

Thank you for your comment.

I am so pleased that this format still appeals to you. It certainly allows us all to see the bikes more clearly, even if we can't hear them. Happy Christmas and enjoy the other two films. JMW

And a happy holidays to you sir. Cheers.@@johnmwarr

I am pleased with your comment and hope that you will watch some of the other material too. Thank you.

Thanks so much for your comment. We missed last year's event due to illness but we were determined to get back this time around. I hope that the mix of video and still images was an acceptable arrangement. It certainly allows us to cover all the riders and machines in some detail. I love it, and I'm so pleased that you do too. I am busy making the next installment. Kind regards to you all in Northern Germany., and I hope sincerely that my ancient bones will carry me back next year! J. Martin Warr

Your work over the years has been fantastic! I've seen the movies "behind the scene" an infinite number of times! Just the right mix! @@johnmwarr

Many thanks for the feedback. We will keep going Sir. @@britten344

I hope that you have noticed that my second film is now live. Hopefully, another one to enjoy even though I am unable to film the practice start activity. Best regards, JMW

Stig, you are more than welcome and I'm glad that you are still going strongly.

Thank you Adriaan, There are so many films of engines, mostly without commentary. I find the local people as interesting as the railway movements and try to include them. In China, some of the people were, understandably, suspicious but others were very open to my filming activities. Splendid times on my three visits to this great country,

Thank you for your comment. I much appreciate your interest.

Thank for your comment and there will hopefully be more footage this autumn at the Manx Grand Prix.

So pleased that you enjoyed these views which can never be repeated.

Many thanks for your interest and I am very pleased that you enjoyed my film. Opportunities since have been very limited, as you will know, so we hope to be back pointing the camera at this year's MGP. Bets regards, JMW.

All we have now are those memories - Happy Days!😀

I am pleased to be of assistance and you are welcome to a clip. The credit will also be much appreciated. Many thanks. Sincerely, Martin Warr

@@johnmwarr Thanks John I'm busy watching your vids. GREAT. you were lucky with the weather timed it just right to see Kanchenjunga.

By the way Vivien Leigh of Gone With The Wind fame was born at St. Pauls School in Darjeeling and Jonna Lumley was born in British India same as me.!

@@augustsky6248 Yes indeed. The views from both Darjeeling station and from the splendid Batasa loop were amazing. From the loop It was possible to see the wind moving the snow around on the summit using a kind soul's veranda as a filming point. I visited Darjeeling three times but this visit afforded the best views. In addition, the views from the Mall behind The Windermere were excellent too. Altogether a great experience and I trust sincerely that I given the time to visit again even though my dear wife won't risk her digestion!

@@augustsky6248 I was aware of Joanna's link with the Gurkhas but not with Vivien Leigh's. What an experience for you too!

Thank you for your interest. ~ Best regards.

Please do Alex, if you can raise the profile of my little film at the same time, that too would be much appreciated. If you want me to send you an original clip of the appropriate part, please let me know.

I am so pleased that you enjoyed these memories of great racing. Hopefully, I shall be back again next year to add to my collection but one takes nothing for granted as the years roll onwards! Thank you again.

I've never been a ringer but can appreciate both the ringing and the amazing engineering involved in the creation of the 'instruments'. Plus, of course, the dedication of those that make music in this way as their service to the Almighty.

Ah I know many atheist n agnostic ringers!! 😁

All pretty static then, I think. Anno Domini may prevent me from returning but 'never say never!' Thank you for your comments.

Yes, their investment in rail is sustained. They spend more than the rest of the developing world combined.

They also build highways to nowhere to prove they're better than the West lol

Thank you

Thank you Sir! I have thoroughly enjoyed 20 years of Isle of Man racing activity having returned in 1998, after a break of some 34 years! Filming is a new dimension for me and I have learned along the way with the constant forbearance of all the competitors and their support teams who make the two annual events such a pleasure. The pandemic break has changed things so much, and we are all that much older, so I shall not be there this year. However, never say never! I shall hopefully be back again in 2023. Thank you again for your comments and I share your opinion on the uniqueness of the sport. Sincerely, Martin Warr

Music !!!!!😄

I don't care if they have loud whistle like that but it's ok

Yes indeed Cliff. The whole event is a credit to both the organisers and the competitors. We also must not forget the Isle of Man public who have to live as normally as possible during the two weeks of the event. Thank you for your interest but, sadly, I shall be unable to attend this year (2022) but remain optimistic for next year.

@@johnmwarr go well John MWarr

@@skylark17 Thanks Cliff.

Well done Anthony - hats off to you and the other brave and committed riders. ~ Stay safe and thank you for the entertainment each year.

You are most welcome Sir.

Thank you for your encouraging comments and my interest in India and its railways will stay with me for ever. ~ JMW

I'm glad that you enjoyed it Ron even though our base was static and we managed to see all the operational steam locos at least once. We shall return (like General MacArthur!)

Well done you too, and thanks for the comment. I thoroughly enjoy the IOM, having gone for the first time in 1962. However, being able to make a film record adds another dimension which I too will enjoy when old age finally puts a stop to my travels Thanks again and enjoy one or two others.

Thank you Ming. We enjoyed Shenyang and the smart school children gave us such a welcome. They thought one of our group was Elvis Presley and wanted his autograph. Such a happy part of our visit.

I’m from Anshan, I miss my childhood too.

@@chaixiyao You still have your memories. Thank goodness.

Thank you. I shall be back in 2022, God willing!

So pleased that you enjoyed it Jose, please enjoy some of the others on my channel.

You are most welcome and I hope that the other films on my channel are of equal interest to you. I certainly enjoy making them as a retirement hobby even though anno domini has meant that my old Vincent Black Prince has recently been sold. Happy memories! ~ JMW

Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad that you all recovered from the dreadful landslide. ~ JMW

Thank you for your comment, I very much enjoyed my visits to your country. ~ JMW