That really is one serious climb out of Mendip Vale. Very nice of them to allow you put your camera there. Great little line, and one I would happily visit again! Great video, and thanks for sharing!
+TheSoutherner Thanks mate! It sure is indeed! You can't really hear the DMU Engine in this video, as this is the trailer end, but it was working and leaving a cloud of Clag behind! :D Will have to arrange a visit at the same time. I recommend the 'Santa Specials' as it always a sight with the locos on long rakes ;)
+percomotion Thanks Kev! Well it was just the camera on it's own on this occasion ;) I headed back to my seat. Always friendly volunteers there and just had to ask :) Glad you enjoyed!
I wonder why the sent you back to your seat ??? LOL ..like Rob I thought Callam is quite , he woul;d normally be talking all the time giving us a description ...Thanks for the ride , and commentary from the driver and crew ...Dave
+David Howarth Thanks Dave! Just was with me so I though I would join him back with the other passengers ;) Glad you enjoyed the trip along the route! :)
You were very quiet. The driver, guess it was, seemed very chatty. They need some weed control. Was that the end of the line back in the day? Great video. Rob
+Rob McCrain Ah that's because I was not in the cab ;) I set my camera up and headed back to my seat with Jack. LOL! Yeah, just a little ;) Nope, it would of ran right through. There still is Mainline connection beyond Cranmore. As for the other way, that is sadly gone, but there could be plans to extend it at some point. ;)
@@SDJR7F88ice video, unfortunately the line cannot extend towards Frome because the line is still used for the quarry trains but it would be great if the line extended towards Shepton mallet.
Great ride, I've been there several times, but never actually rode the line. Totally off topic, but are you going to the Weston show tomorrow ? If so i'll keep an eye out for you.
+kinetic .rail Thanks mate! Yes, it does a bit. Though there is not much to see there, so is not often used ;) Sure they will get around to it at some point ;)
Sadly I don't think there are any plans in the near future for that at the moment. Though it would be amazing if they can get it back to Shepton Mallet, would also be interesting if they can get it back towards the Yeoman Quarry as well, as all the track is still in place and connected to the main line. :)
+SDJR7F88 Actually in our train room we could build a simple fake cab, TV screen (they are cheap enough now) and as you say an on-board camera going around our own layouts. We could actually drive the locos from inside! I mean our kids could lol.
That really is one serious climb out of Mendip Vale. Very nice of them to allow you put your camera there.
Great little line, and one I would happily visit again! Great video, and thanks for sharing!
+TheSoutherner Thanks mate! It sure is indeed! You can't really hear the DMU Engine in this video, as this is the trailer end, but it was working and leaving a cloud of Clag behind! :D Will have to arrange a visit at the same time. I recommend the 'Santa Specials' as it always a sight with the locos on long rakes ;)
SDJR7F88 I'll see what I can do as to getting back down there for the Christmas season. Would love to see the Ivatt tackle the bank! :)
A very interesting watch (and listen! lol) indeed mate, thanks for sharing!
+PeakeyFortySix Thanks mate! LOL! It was a bit! Glad you enjoyed!
great video mate! you sure were lucky to get to set the camera up in the cab
+Arrivatrainswalesfan Thanks mate! Always friendly volunteers there and just had to ask. ;) Glad you enjoyed!
What a great opportunity mate to ride in the cab loved it mate lucky you.
Kev
+percomotion Thanks Kev! Well it was just the camera on it's own on this occasion ;) I headed back to my seat. Always friendly volunteers there and just had to ask :) Glad you enjoyed!
Great video as always mate. Some great views. Great video and well done :)
Ryan
+Hornby Train Lovers Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed
I wonder why the sent you back to your seat ??? LOL ..like Rob I thought Callam is quite , he woul;d normally be talking all the time giving us a description ...Thanks for the ride , and commentary from the driver and crew ...Dave
+David Howarth Thanks Dave! Just was with me so I though I would join him back with the other passengers ;) Glad you enjoyed the trip along the route! :)
Good watch many thanks ,,,
+Alan Plumb Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed!
Nice video Callum....Cheers....Steve.~
+Steve Lewis Video Channel. Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed the trip!
They are fun to ride, rode on the DMU on Wensleydale Railway.
+Trains Big and Small They sure are. A bit bouncy :p
You were very quiet. The driver, guess it was, seemed very chatty. They need some weed control. Was that the end of the line back in the day? Great video. Rob
+Rob McCrain Ah that's because I was not in the cab ;) I set my camera up and headed back to my seat with Jack. LOL! Yeah, just a little ;) Nope, it would of ran right through. There still is Mainline connection beyond Cranmore. As for the other way, that is sadly gone, but there could be plans to extend it at some point. ;)
Would love to see this line extended.
+johnson121able Me too. Would be great if they could get it to Shepton. Or like wise the other way. Sure they have plans for it all :)
@@SDJR7F88ice video, unfortunately the line cannot extend towards Frome because the line is still used for the quarry trains but it would be great if the line extended towards Shepton mallet.
Great ride, I've been there several times, but never actually rode the line.
Totally off topic, but are you going to the Weston show tomorrow ? If so i'll keep an eye out for you.
+Chris Dodd Thanks Chris! Highly recommend mate. It's a good climb there. Sadly not I'm afraid, due to work. Would loved to of gone though :/
Great shots :D did they let you out your camera actually in the cab?
+Humbolt136 Thanks mate! Yep, my camera was in the cab with them, I chose to head back to my seat and let it roll ;)
SDJR7F88 lol the driver seemed friendly enough! Nice line too :)
great video. the first halt you came to looks a little sorry for itself could do with a tidy up
+kinetic .rail Thanks mate! Yes, it does a bit. Though there is not much to see there, so is not often used ;) Sure they will get around to it at some point ;)
Do all the trains stop there. Be a good filming vantage point if they go straight through
I think they do stop, but some don't. I don't think the goods trains do at the galas, which is good :)
Any plans to extend this railway Westward?
Sadly I don't think there are any plans in the near future for that at the moment. Though it would be amazing if they can get it back to Shepton Mallet, would also be interesting if they can get it back towards the Yeoman Quarry as well, as all the track is still in place and connected to the main line. :)
Beautiful ride nice track.
If you like you can see my new 2 cab rides a steam locomotive.
Good ride ;-)
wheely
+wheely04 Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed! Yes, done it a few time in a steamer there too ;) Will give them a look :)
Thank you and good night from me.
i would be surprised if this line lasts another 10 years ( the p/w is almost beyond safe useage )
The line is always check, and follows the strict rules for track safety.
Would be good to build a fake cab, with a TV screen behind the windows, and then have this playing. For the kids of course :-)
Laurie.
+Calvertfilm Oh, it sure would be! Would love something like that! Could wire a on-board camera up to it! ;)
+SDJR7F88 Actually in our train room we could build a simple fake cab, TV screen (they are cheap enough now) and as you say an on-board camera going around our own layouts. We could actually drive the locos from inside! I mean our kids could lol.
+Calvertfilm I don't suppose you have kids yet.
But good idea.
LOL! I sure hope not :p Was think more for myself ;)