Morwellham Quay & Tramway (4k)

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • A super location containing a village & copper mine with much of interest. The tramway ride is long and very interesting being underground for probably in excess of 20 minutes on top of the ride to the mine!

Komentáře • 23

  • @raycutler1958
    @raycutler1958 Před měsícem +3

    Morwellham Quay really is the most wonderful place. I remember going there with a girlfriend a few times in the early 80's and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Everything about the place is fantastic and I would urge everyone to visit it at least once in their lives. Its the sort of place that makes you feel like you really have time travelled and you wish you could stay there.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem

      Its a great place especially the railway! Thanks for watching

  • @johnnyfreedom3437
    @johnnyfreedom3437 Před měsícem +3

    I worked on a hydroelectric tunnel way up in Yosemite National Park about 50 years ago. They gave us these cheap little $2 flashlights to carry around, we all thought they were worthless! Until the power went out and that was the only light source we had, damn was that thing bright!! That's when I learned what Darkness truly was!

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem

      Darkness is amazing and they turn on candle power on the trip - Awesome. Thanks for watching

  • @steamsearcher
    @steamsearcher Před 2 měsíci +4

    1986 I worked on this line for the Summer.
    Very enjoyable but most days going home with a sore throat.
    We ran round the train at the end not a top and tail.
    David now with a Lily. Plymouth and Reading.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před 2 měsíci +1

      A very well maintained line. Smooth. Wonder why a sore throat?? Glad you enjoyed video

    • @steamsearcher
      @steamsearcher Před 2 měsíci

      @@railsites We stopped outside the mine and gave an introduction. Stopped by some drills, the water wheel and told about New Quay where we originally swapped ends with one locomotive. mases of visitors in he 1980s and often 4 trains running at a time. Voice got hammered... Loads of tea. Nice shed at the entrance we got soaked back in the day. David.

  • @bentullett6068
    @bentullett6068 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Went here ages ago prior the filming of edwardian farm TV series. Interesting little place and the mine railway was a excellent line to ride on, especially when you see the underground water wheel.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem +1

      Glad you enjoyed your visit I thought it was really good. Thanks for watching

  • @sheridanius
    @sheridanius Před 2 měsíci +2

    This place is very cool. The old industrial hamlets are fascinating places.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před 2 měsíci +1

      A good visit especially when the hamlet has a railway !!

  • @plantfoot6672
    @plantfoot6672 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Interesting railway, liked the drone footage.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Jack - forgot to add sound - again !

  • @user-gk8gg1zt7l
    @user-gk8gg1zt7l Před měsícem

    Very nice, like.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem

      Many thanks - glad you enjoyed.

  • @jillybean2681
    @jillybean2681 Před měsícem +1

    I don’t know when’re we are but it’s cool

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem

      In Devon - Thanks for watching

  • @3kingsadventures
    @3kingsadventures Před měsícem

    Brilliant video. My sons and I are off to explore the tunnel between here and tavistock.
    Would you mind if we used some of your footage on our video. We will tag your channel in our video. No worrys if not. Great video. Love the history

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem +1

      Yes of course!. Thanks for watching

    • @3kingsadventures
      @3kingsadventures Před měsícem

      @railsites maybe some of the drone footage at the beginning if that's ok. Thank you 😊

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem

      @@3kingsadventures Not a problem - thanks for asking

  • @Nathan93Baker
    @Nathan93Baker Před měsícem

    Is it a diesel or electric engine?
    It's very quiet for what it is.

    • @railsites
      @railsites  Před měsícem

      Hi, is is a battery electric mining loco. Thanks for watching