When the Railways came to Guildford Part1 -1845 -1967

Well-known Guildford Historian David Rose has helped Geoff produce this new film entitled ‘When the Railways came to Guildford’ Part 1 and covers the history of the railways coming to Guildford in 1845 and its impact on the town to the the changeover of traction from steam to the diesels and electrics.
Part 1 concludes with the closure of Guildford Motive Power Depot in July 1967.
A tremendous selection of unseen photographs are included.
Part 2 (1967-present day) will follow soon.

[@NWRCB]

Geoff: many thanks for this great video, it brings back many happy memories of train=spotting at Guildford Station when I was a boy! Best wishes! - Nick Burbidge

[@rodericfindlay4147]

Excellent. Very informative and well-narrated. Thank you very much indeed.

[@lordgrumpy7747]

Glad to hear your back Geoff. Always happy to hear you and railway stories from the passed thank you always

Fabulous Geoff ! Thanks for your effort in putting this together for us.

[@mervynyoung6071]

Spot on Geoff! Thank you 👍

[@PhilGV8]

Thank you for compiling this, so many memories.

[@keithbrowning3899]

Great viewing. Many photos never seen before.

[@tonywise198]

These further superb photos and commentary, bring back some happy memories. Thank you.

[@adamc1272]

Brilliant as always Geoff. Thank you.

[@ThePhosphater]

Thank you Geoff that was a very interesting film. looking forward to part 2.

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Marvellous piece of railway history. Thank you.

[@martyn6792]

Love watching these videos of recollections and experiences

[@andrewdiack3333]

Geoff Thank You ever so much for doing this wonderful video! 24:20 Looks like Schools V class 933 BR 30933 Kings Canterbury.

[@mickworsfold7373]

Thanks Geoff, another great collection of Guildford memories....

[@PeteWilding]

Thank you Geoff…….never been to Guildford used to be a hive of activity

[@RS-xo7rd]

Thank you so much for an interesting historical overview.