As an elderly viewer, I wait with much anticipation for your next video, and I am never disappointed. This episode was beautifully, filmed and narrated, as usual. The use of original film, harks back to bygone day’s, when travel was an adventure and England was a much gentler place. Keep up the fantastic work, and I await your next video with baited breath.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind and generous remarks!
@PreservationEnthusiast
Жыл бұрын
RDLR has the best content on YT with regard to lost lines in the UK. And I say that even as a steam loco scrapper and Beeching fan. I think Beeching should be given a fair hearing. After all, without him, you would have far fewer lost railways to rediscover!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
@SteamlocoScrapper you're very kind and, yes, that irony has not been lost on me!
@jackmartinleith
8 ай бұрын
I like everything - research, photos, video clips, drone footage etc. - apart from the narration, which I find mannered, pseudo-John Betjeman and hard to listen to. I wish he'd speak in his normal voice, which we hear from time to time, and throw out the thesaurus.
@rofromoz1361
14 күн бұрын
Totally agree.
@steffanmaximum
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant railway documentary. Britain never cared for it's railway heritage until more recent times. So much has been lost that could have been massive money makers. I could never understand the vandalism done to the Isle of Wight railways. If British Railways had left it as it was in 1965, it would have been a huge success.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Yes, there are certain lines such as this and those on the IoW which would have been remarkably successful heritage lines today!
@VickersDoorter
15 күн бұрын
Instead, we're getting HS2. £80billion to get from Birmingham to Euston via a change at Old Oak Common, in the same time the current direct service takes. There's progress for you....
@tompetty1880
Жыл бұрын
My interest in railways is driven by my steam era O gauge model railway hobby. However, I always feel a great sense of excitement when I receive your notification, I get this with greater relish than even my favourite hobbyist channels notifications. I have followed your channel from the very beginning and could never choose a preference between the melancholic classical music soundtrack based style of your earlier videos or your later, narrative based videos, both are such an absolute delight. The contrasting ‘then and now’ images of Barnstaple station are so extreme, very moving. Thanks for taking the time to produce and post, it is greatly appreciated.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank your for your very kind and generous remarks, they truly mean a lot and only spur me on!
@johnvanstone5336
Жыл бұрын
As a North Devonian, thanks for this delightful compilation
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you think so - yours is the first comment on here by the way!
@neelix139
Жыл бұрын
Greetings sir my name is Jeff Evans I live in the state of Victoria here in Australia my nearest narrow gauge railway is the Puffingbilly Railway in Belgrave I am watching your last Narrow Gauge Railway adventure at the Lynton and Barnstaple Last time I saw a KZitem of this Railway Cheltenham railway station was still in private hands but now I see it’s been cleaned up and ready for trackwork absolutely marvellous I will still endeavour to keep an eye on this beautiful Narrow Gauge Railway I was at Woody Bay station back in 2000 when they were cleaning up the station at the time the pit was all cleaned up but there was no trackwork at the time yours Jeff Melbourne Australia
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Always happy to hear from an Antipodean cousin - I'm glad this film managed to show you how much has changed for the better!
@TonySpencer-e7x
Жыл бұрын
As a member of the now defunct London L&BR Group inthe 60's it gives me such personal please to see so much achieved, It is a tribute to so many un-named enthusiasts, financial contributors and volunteers that we so much restored and can be enjoyed again. Long may it continue.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@martyndeyoung8207
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just thank you! As an L&B supporter for over 40 years, I think I can say this excellent video truly encapsulates the passion that this line generates in so many of us.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you - I'm honoured, truly - and I the effusive praise I have for this railway and its volunteers is sincerely meant - it is I who should thank you!
@martyndeyoung8207
9 ай бұрын
@@RediscoveringLostRailways I've just watched this again, and this time noticed that my name appeared a couple of times! Thanks for including my photos, and also for acknowledging them! :)
@RediscoveringLostRailways
9 ай бұрын
@@martyndeyoung8207 you are very welcome, sir! I'm very grateful you made these photos available!
@julianneweinberg-lessing9051
Жыл бұрын
Despite the fact I'm a foreigner to England, I share the passion for the Beauty in such a pure form, as nearly everything had been built, constructed, and manufactured even after the end of Belle Époque - including railways, especially alike this particular one. Be thanked all the people, given by such a bright, and clear taste for Beauty, reasonable enough to have and show the respect, and dignity to what our parents and grandparents were able to create, and leave for us here. We are obliged to handle it properly, which is particularly what volunteers, and all involved do. I should love to see, meet those of my own species, and help by my own hand. My best wishes everyone, and thank for such a biggerating video.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughtful remarks and kind comment about my film
@julianneweinberg-lessing9051
Жыл бұрын
@@RediscoveringLostRailways You're welcome, dear Sir; my pleasure. I have entirely forgotten to mention, how I've enjoyed not the film itself, its subject, and content, but also the language. I was given some talent on languages, as well as the privilege of the possibility to study only those, which had attracted me, amongst them your one. It's pure joy to me, to listen English, spoken in such a wonderful manner - and if you allow me to say, by extraordinarily likeable voice. I do highly appreciate people, who do something, what undoubtedly contributes entire society, requiring such a great deal of work - without any expectations, like some personal profit. I've seen a few o your films this afternoon, and am about to see at least one, or two more. It's wonderful, and sort of self-torture in one time, as to watch so many of useful, and beautiful destroyed, often in cruel, barbaric way, that the only purpose becomes apparent - destroy, so as it doesn't exist any longer, hence couldn't be used, it is heavily painful. Similarly painful, as in my Bohemian homeland I'm often forced to see by own eyes. Thank you again, Sir, and have my best wishes.
@MrVxrman
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your latest film my freind. I had some nice holidays in Devon in my childhood and look forward to getting down there again one day. Your film shows the volunteers have done a sterling job so far on the restoration of the line and buildings. Thankyou very much for all the work you put in to make these films for us to enjoy. All the very best ☕👍
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - thank you so very much for your support, thoughts and memories!
@stuartmcnaught948
Жыл бұрын
Excellent as always, wonderful viewing... 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
So glad you think so, thank you!
@malcolmrichardson3881
Жыл бұрын
A magnificent documentary of the history of this narrow-gauge gem and the efforts to bring it back to life. The blending of archive footage with video of present-day realities, shows what has been lost and the immense challenges facing restoration. But, it also vividly conveys the enthusiasm and determination of volunteers and supporters in reopening a section of the line and restoring some of its architectural heritage from stations to viaducts. Overall, I think your superb video makes a compelling case for the restoration and reopening of this unique railway.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks indeed!
@golden.lights.twinkle2329
Жыл бұрын
The original complete railway once had 100,000 passengers a year and still made a loss, so how would a heritage railway be economically viable? That is a big question.
@malcolmrichardson3881
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree - the economics is the key challenge, especially given the railway's rural isolation and problems of access at either end. I know nothing of railway economics, though presumably the operation of the present section, might provide some indicators as to whether further extension is economically viable. But, the severance of the line by housing and other developments at the Barnstaple end and the precipitous terrain at the Lynton end are major obstacles in the way of a complete restoration. @golden.lights.twinkle2329
@douglasfleetney5031
Жыл бұрын
Best yet. Wonderful cinematic presentation. Look forward to the next installment. Thank you.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
So glad you think so, thank you!
@nigelkthomas9501
Жыл бұрын
They should do a ‘Welsh Highland Railway’ job with this line. Reopen the whole line in full.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I believe they would like to - unlike the WHR, the L&B land was sold off piecemeal, so it is that much harder to reacquire it...
@golden.lights.twinkle2329
Жыл бұрын
Many parts of the trackbed no longer exist (e.g. many bridges plus a large viaduct) or are privately owned.
@CaptainScruff83
Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful episode, sad the line closed but maybe one day the L&B heritage will connect more links up, but like most heritage steam it all comes down to £££££.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Yes, agreed!
@golden.lights.twinkle2329
Жыл бұрын
And enough volunteers, and the public's interest in riding on the railway. The demographics of Britain are changing and whether the new British people will have any interest in railways, other than as a means of getting from A to B, is doubtful.
@jjskn93
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou. This one has always been a favourite of mine. Hoping to model it one day.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I can imagine it would be a very involving one to model and you're spoilt for choice when it comes to stations!
@brianmicky7596
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Let me Thank you for showing this lost era, I think it's a crime, and a great loss, ( as where I live in Seaton we lost our line, from Seaton junction, the junction is becoming alive again by volunteers, we have a tram line narrow gauge, from Seaton to colyton , along the old track bed,) again thanks for the ride very enjoyable, next please 😮, all the best Brian 😃
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thank you!
@xr6lad
Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos. Research top notch, perfect voice for narration, and a treasure of both your own current video and historical photos.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you indeed!
@scottblurton7155
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic production quality and great research
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tango6nf477
Жыл бұрын
Welcome back it seems so long since your last video and I'm sure like me many have been looking forward to this. Sadly I have mixed feelings about this, its a great production as always and in that respect very informative and enjoyable, but I have an even greater "lump in the throat and tear in the eye" over this one. Every lost railway is a waste, a tragedy, but for some reason the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway seems more so. Perhaps its the countryside, or maybe its uniqueness or the knowledge of how well used and popular it would be today had it survived? Thank you for taking the trouble to produce this, as always it is excellent.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
You're very kind - yes, bittersweet is the word I think - what a great line it would be to ride in full!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Do leave a *comment* below and let me know what you think of this railway and the film - if you wish to *support* my work, do please like, subscribe, share and maybe even Buy Me a Coffee (www.buymeacoffee.com/rediscovering ) ☕May I *dedicate* this film to *Mr Keith Vingoe* and the *volunteers* of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway? Making a film such as this is very challenging and complicated, but not as challenging as running, restoring and rebuilding England's finest narrow gauge line.
@AlanBond-d7e
Жыл бұрын
This lovely railway closed before I was born and looks likely never to be more than an embryo of its former self by the time I pass off this mortal coil as I am past 80 now. It has, however been a source of much interest to me for more than 60 years. I hope that in the fullness of time ALL its delights will be available to be enjoyed by the visitors of the future. Good luck to all those who are making the effort to restore it to some of its former glory. As to the filming, I could never have gained so much knowledge of the railway without it. Good luck to all the volunteers who put in so much effort.
@user-ie1lz4oi3o
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video of the l&b railway
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
@@user-ie1lz4oi3o thank you!
@stephenbrasher
Жыл бұрын
I think Snapper Halt (but not after dark) goes straight into the top ten of railway station names ;)
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Yes, just so!
@craigmarsh3221
Жыл бұрын
Good morning what a fantastic video so very enjoyable and interesting
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@robertwest9296
8 ай бұрын
The efforts of those volunteers to bring this long-lost railway back to life are nothing short of phenomenal. Already they've made outstanding progress at Woody Bay, with beautifully recreated coaches and loco running along a small portion of restored trackbed. Their first extension southwards to Blackmoor is to be followed by one northwards, to a more conveniently-situated new terminus at Lynton. Further expansion south is assured through Chelfham and Snapper, although only time will tell just how far the new line could reach into the heart of Barnstaple. Returning to the old interchange station would require considerable redevelopment of the present town layout, so more likely a new terminus would be built a little short of the goal. Never-the-less, given how much the new railway has achieved so far, and the great benefits it would bring, local authorities may be willing to support its return with some road realignments to clear a workable course for the trains.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
8 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts!
@MalacdenValleyModels
Жыл бұрын
What an utter fantastic video (and production). One of the best things I’ve seen on you tube! Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉👍
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
That's a great honour, thank you for saying so!
@smitajky
Жыл бұрын
The quality of this is unbelievable. The quantity of clips from the past coupled with many current views really did enable the imagination to fill in the rest. I have never seen the line and few people alive would ever have seen it in operation and yet after this I feel as if I HAVE travelled upon it. I was unable to stop watching even a moment of this film.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your generous review, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@stephenbrasher
Жыл бұрын
Also at 30:52 the subtitles refer to the "London and Barnstaple railway" which speaks to a higher level of ambition altogether :)
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Whoops! Yes, I think I overstated their aims there...I'll make the correction!
@1258-Eckhart
Жыл бұрын
But that railway really existed - the LSWR line from Waterloo via Barnstaple to Ilfracombe direct. It ran (latterly with Warship class diesel locos) until the end of the 1960's.
@stephenbrasher
Жыл бұрын
Sure but that isn't the subject of the video, or this particular subtitle. @@1258-Eckhart
@JamesTaylor-rh5np
Жыл бұрын
Just magnificent! It's an absolute treat to watch. The skill with which you research, produce, and narrate the film is admirable. I will watch this many times. Thank you so much for the immense pleasure your work provides.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and thank you for your generous remarks!
@johnjephcote7636
Жыл бұрын
I have the bound Railway Magazine of its closure 1935. It is very matter-of-fact with not a hint of preservation, merely details of auction notices. Photos and their reproduction in 1935 were very good. I intended to move here before prices sky-rocketed (and, sadly, where I live, they did not).
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts!
@Terry.W
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us the history of the line ....and what's left of it.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@jaundicedoutlook7247
10 ай бұрын
Lets hope the L&B heritage lot can join up more dots. Where there's a will ... Thanks for another excellent film
@RediscoveringLostRailways
10 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@sparky1105
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video - thanks for all your hard work.👍
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thank you!
@steamsearcher
Жыл бұрын
Superbly done with old film and a war film added for some excitement. Totally enjoyed drone footage as well. We have several members in our Reading Society of Model Engineers and I had a friend at work in Exeter who was a member from 2005 and kept me informed of his steamy weekends. Wonderfully but at a cost you can now get a Tank and coaches for your model. BUT at £400 for and £100 for each. Love David and Lily
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts and kind words!
@neiloflongbeck5705
Жыл бұрын
The L&B wasn't built under the auspices of the Light Railways Act but gad it's own Act of Parliament authorising its construction, hence the higher quality of construction. The L&B was also the only narrow gauge line with fully interlocked signalling to mainline standards in Engkand.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Yes, as alluded to 😀
@mrewan6221
Жыл бұрын
I put a negative comment, and I was mistaken. I have removed it, as it's not fair to leave it up. I apologise to the author.
@tonyvincent58
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful way to start a Sunday. If only someone told us then, it was the best of times before we left them. Thank you for all your hard work.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thank you!
@majorbloodnok6659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, another lovely video
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
So nice of you, thank you!
@harrypenn611
Жыл бұрын
That was the best way to start a sunday , fantasitc as always !
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@grogalot2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your fascinating video of bringing the forgotten past back to us. Much appreciated
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, do like, share and subscribe if you've not already done so!
@johnarnehansen9574
6 ай бұрын
If they had thought about rebuilding The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway as early as 1948, they would have had more success with the tourism this line would have brought!..
@RediscoveringLostRailways
6 ай бұрын
Yes, maybe so!
@geoffbrookes4594
Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant programme, so well researched and presented……as always .. many thanks 🙏. If only all of these amazing lines had been kept as footpaths and cycle trails we would have a virtual greenway through our beautiful countryside. If only Sustrans had come along 30/40 years earlier. As time goes by I’m sure the nostalgia will continue to grow, your Videos will help to sustain that interest. If you ever get the time, I would love you to cover my favourite lost line from Ruabon to Barmouth Junction, or Morfa Mawddach as it’s now known. Best wishes Geoff. 🚂🚴♂️😂🇺🇦
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts, kind words and recommendation!
@rolandbevan7088
Жыл бұрын
I have a Post Card. Franked at Goodleigh, dated 1910. My Gt Gdma, of Northleigh, wrote to my Gdma to say that she would be met off the train at Snapper. She would have travelled from Swansea by Paddle Steamer from Swansea to Ilfacoombe, or Barnstaple when the Fair was on. There was in my day a Devonian Society in Swansea. Many Devonians settled here, others came to work in the Town. A comment below talks about 'money makers'. Some NG railways in Wales have two and a half million passengers a year.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts and memories 🙏
@brakecompo2005
Жыл бұрын
Thanks once again for a great video, with your usual lyrical commentary. Many of us have explored the remains of this famous line, but not so comprehensively as this.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - I felt that a railway such as this needed to be fully explored!
@rinusvandenberg3041
Жыл бұрын
Great way to start a sundaymorning! Beautiful video with a nice mix of past and present. Good research and lovely comment. Thanks very much for this film. 🚂
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for saying so!
@paulkandi
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant documentary, a friend of my mother used to live by this railway when it was open, she used it weekly as owned a B&B which my mother stayed at on here holidays in Devon, she said it was very rough and bumpy ride down from her home at Bratton Fleming, to Barnstaple , she knew all the drivers, guard's and station staff... When the railway closed she had to travel by bus which was a terrible slow and dangerous journey, as most of the roads were just dirt tracks ...
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing these illuminating stories 🙏
@stevielegrand
5 ай бұрын
Such excellent presentation and narration, a wonderfully interesting documentary of a (sadly) long lost narrow gauge railway.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
5 ай бұрын
Very kind of you to say so, thank you. Do subscribe if you've not already done so and enjoy my other films in the series!
@Pesmog
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that, thank you.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ficooper8927
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It was very enjoyable, and I've now subscribed to your channel.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard, have a rummage a round and make yourself at home 🏡
@FutureRailProductions
8 ай бұрын
I do believe that the track bed at least up to the Snapper halt will be restored. I do not believe trains will call again at Barnstaple. There's just too much in the way and not enough money in the world to demolish all those buildings and rebuild what was once was.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
8 ай бұрын
Agreed, going into Barnstaple is simply unworkable, but as for great portions of the rest of it, it is aching under the strain of its potential!
@buzzofftoxicblog791
11 ай бұрын
😊 such a beautiful legacy and so worth reopening I think the future is going to be railways 😊😊😊😊
@RediscoveringLostRailways
11 ай бұрын
Agreed 👍
@benjamintuck9258
Жыл бұрын
My parents owned a B&B in Lynton for several years, and we always had a wonderful time visiting them there. I do hope they can rebuild some more of the railway to Barnstaple but i wonder how far into town they would get now, if any.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful connection to that part of the world! As for reaching Barnstaple I think it would only make it to the outskirts, which makes sense as opening a heritage railway in the middle of town these days is likely to raise innumerable objections. Fingers crossed they make it there!
@Scots_Diesel
Жыл бұрын
For the future I'd recommend the Wye Valley railway argubly one of englands most scenic, and with quite a lot left to see.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the recommendation!
@chrishines6048
Жыл бұрын
It's would be lovely to ride the whole line from end to end in the future and I hope that the volunteers carry on with their amazing work for many years to come
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@barrythedieselelectricstea5217
Жыл бұрын
shame it closed it would be a railway to be proud of now hope they succeed in fully opening the railway as it use to be passengers and staff who worked on the railway long passed would be very sad to see what it was like now may it raise from the ashes 👍
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Yes, agreed!
@johncarold
Жыл бұрын
I just love finding videos on Englands lost Railways.I watch Martin Zero and trekking Exploration, but shows what it looks like now. Thanks again for a wonderful look back at what it looked like then.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed the film. Do subscribe if you've not already done so and enjoy my other films in the series!
@miketherefurbisher8000
10 ай бұрын
Brilliantly put together and narrated! "Many Thanks"
@RediscoveringLostRailways
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, sir 🙏
@johnboughton7451
Жыл бұрын
If only they could see the benefits of opening that line fully the amount of money & businesses that the railway would bring to the region
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean - I think they are on board with the idea, but there issue of land acquisition and planning permissions is, as you'll appreciate, a huge hurdle
@Heritage57
10 ай бұрын
It's always a good video to watch history of your line. This yank thanks very highly of it
@RediscoveringLostRailways
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, always pleased to hear from an American cousin!
@andrewfanner2245
Жыл бұрын
It got a little disty in here. Been there several times, Lovely line, lovely folk.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
It really is!
@ianr
Жыл бұрын
Superb video as always! Always a real pleasure to watch. Again thank you for the credit. Your efforts in making these films is appreciated. 👍🙂
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure and your support is very gratefully appreciated!
@tremensdelirious
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I enjoyed this. I do hope there is more opened over the coming few years
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@a11csc
Жыл бұрын
what a brilliant long awaited vid thanks
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@anthonymoore6009
Жыл бұрын
I must say you're films are enchanting and it makes a change not see you tubers faces on every waking second. Both you and 'Pastfinder' are unique to this style and both of you make superior quality films. Appreciate your efforts Sir.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you indeed and delighted to be mentioned in the same sentence as my fellow KZitemr!
@geoffcollier8736
Жыл бұрын
I think since this production the old station at Blackmoor has also been bought.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I think it might have even been bought prior to my making the film!
@richardsedding8444
5 күн бұрын
Beautiful film which captures the character of this delightful line. I went to Woody bay last year, it's wonderful to see and hear trains again! Thank you for your excellent work.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
5 күн бұрын
@@richardsedding8444 making this film was such a joy 🙏
@sturmtigerking4263
Жыл бұрын
I always wonder when the next upload will be and the wait is always worth it. These videos are amazing and the quality is great. Keep it up
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
And I'm always grateful for your support and kind, generous remarks!
@mikedavies1540
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely production. I visited Woody Bay in 2000, before the railway really got going again. Nice to see the progress.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
They have done an incredible job!
@richardwakeley2192
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Your best yet.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@adrianclifton9476
4 күн бұрын
Superb video as always, so atmospheric. As a supporter and volunteer on the line, thank you so much - I hope it helps inspire many more people to sustain and grow the dream to grow the line further!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@integratedmanual
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Great blend of old and new views 🎉
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dukeofaaghisle7324
Жыл бұрын
What an excellent documentary - thank you. If only the main TV channels would produce such interesting and engaging content with no dumbing-down. I visited Woody Bay Station a few years ago and was much impressed by the quality of the restoration. I also tried tracing some of the trackbed to the west, so this video brought back a few memories and filled in the many gaps.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@sddsddean
Жыл бұрын
Utterly brilliant! Thank you.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@Thailandescapades
Жыл бұрын
Superb presentation… throughly enjoyed that.. will check it out on my next visit to the Uk.. thank you and keep the videos coming.. love your work 👏👏👏
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@seanfagan6022
Жыл бұрын
Well done. The fact that England has always been a very high profile country it is really very strange to find just how common it is to find scores of Abandoned and almost lost to today as operational Lines.... I am a very big fan of Switzerland and its countless modern day railways mostly constructed over 120 years ago through a very Rocky mountainous country which meant the construction of perhaps many hundreds of tunnels (mostly through solid rock) in a time where there was very little Machinery. Many hundreds of Massive Viaducts away up in the air on the very edges. of rocky mountains... Switzerland would seem to be very scarce on exportable goods to create a very well-to-do economy...I have only ever viewed Swiss trains which are powered by Electricity, HOW ABOUT THAT FOR LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT ????.. WHAT happened ''Great'' Britain apart from Wales and probably Scotland ???? We did even worse in Republic Of Ireland with Railways and that mostly occurred in the 1950s How short-sighted was that so recent too??? Ours were mostly British built ... Now we have only 3 or 4 Rail services and construction now is off the charts in Euro..
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts and comment
@andrewwild1610
2 ай бұрын
Another wonderful video - compelling viewing. Thank you ! I’m full of hope that one day this railway will rise from the ashes, and become another Ffestiniog success story - and that’s because, like the maker of these amazing videos, the people who would make it happen are driven by enthusiasm.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
2 ай бұрын
Many thanks indeed 🙏
@taloire43
Жыл бұрын
Thank for an excellently produced and most informative video. It would indeed be good for the line to be reopened but I fear that much of it has been built over or returned to agriculture such hope remains just that - hope. The line would benefit from tourism as do many other preserved railways and so we look forward to restoration over as much of the line as possible.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure and I agree with all your remarks!
@jamesgilbart2672
Жыл бұрын
Excellent account of the line and footage. I really hope this wonderful route can be fully reopened before too many more decades pass.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@vectorbrony3473
Жыл бұрын
The new Lynton and Barnstaple railway does have plans to re link the two towns again. A new alternate station at Lynton a bit further north of the original and a new statin outside of Barnstaple as they can't reach the old terminus. It will take them time but I would love to take a train across Exmoor pulled buy a steam locomotive. They also have plans for two new locomotives to join the railway and with Lyd from the WHR they have four L&B running.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
It would be a delight to travel on an extended line to be sure!
@ceanothus_bluemoon
Жыл бұрын
Another super explore of such a pretty line(just watched through a second time). By chance I'd watched a visit and trip there a couple of days ago, and had been to their website to learn a bit more about the original line, Amazing that so much actually remains after nearly 100 years. The viaduct is a beauty. Loved the old photographs and footage. How good that someone had the foresight to film that! Beautiful little engines and 19thC carriages which just add to the charm of the current incarnation. I hope as the trusts buy up more land and properties that restoration work can progress. Excellent research, filming, particularly the drone shots, music and narration. Already looking forward to the next one!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the film, thank you so much for your ongoing support 👍
@christopherdavies3468
11 ай бұрын
Another beautifully presented film from Rediscovering Lost Railways. Deeply researched, much good archive footage and wonderful photography from the present day. As usual the commentary was a joy to listen to. Thank you. Chris Davies
@RediscoveringLostRailways
11 ай бұрын
Many thanks - very kind of you to say so!
@hojomoone
Жыл бұрын
Excellent coverage, well up to your usual standard, but, very sadly, TOTALLY debased by the constant interruption by adverts - I suspect, in Google terms, brought about by the 30 minute length. Noticeably worse on this one than on all the others I have watched & enjoyed. Still look forward to the next one though!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
It is such a nuisance. They just want everyone to sign up to premium and use adverts to beat us into submission. Sorry the experience was tainted. Out of my hands!
@michaelpilling531
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video. In my opinion, the best one you've ever made. The use of yesteryear film material with the views of the same sites today, make a brilliant production. Beautifully filmed with a superb commentary, make an old timer like new very content. Bravo to all the volunteers who have brought back to life many parts of this gorgeous railway line. Should it have closed? Probably yes as Southern Railway treated it as a main line and not a narrow gauge line of beauty serving a rural community and growing tourism area. Can it be reopened? Not totally as there are too many missing structures and land has been reclaimed for other purposes. Reopening to the reservoir from Woody Bay is certainly possible. Once again, a million thanks for this brilliant video.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for generous remarks and thoughts!
@NorthDevonModelSociety
Ай бұрын
It's amazing what still exists of the railways in Barnstaple. The edge of the platform of the Victoria Road station can still be seen, as well as the Goods Shed on the other side of the road.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Ай бұрын
It really is still brimming with railway history!
@paulhaynes8045
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful film - congratulations on a job very well done. Very mixed feelings watching this. I remember vividly my disappointment when discovering what was left of the L&B back in the mid-70s, by accident, when on holiday in Ilfracombe (much more was still visible then), and realising what could have been, had it survived into the 50s. Surely, if ever a line deserved to survive, this is it? What a magnificent restored railway it would have made - England's Ffestiniog. And what a tourist attraction. But also my complete surprise - and stunned joy - a few years ago, many decades since last visiting Devon, when using Google maps and Streetview to take a virtual tour of the route, I (again accidentally) discovered the rebuilt line at Woody Bay! Having not been involved in the restored railway scene for 30 years or so, I knew nothing of this project. I literally couldn't believe my eyes, when, using satellite view, I saw what seemed to be a track next to the road near Woody Bay, and then, further along - to my utter amazement - an actual train running along the track! I then discovered just how much the volunteers had done and how much of the old track-bed and stations were back in L&B ownership - and I immediately started researching just what exactly was left. Could the railway actually be rebuilt all the way back to Barnstaple?? The news was good and bad. Chelfham viaduct was not only still there, but had been refurbished (I once walked over that viaduct - a brave thing, even for the much younger me, as I'm not at all good with heights, and, if memory serves, the sidewalls had been removed!). Nearly all the stations still existed, much of the route could be (relatively) easily restored, even the reservoir could be bypassed. But then I discovered that there had been another viaduct, which I’d known nothing about, and which no longer existed. And, once I got to Barnstaple (via Google maps), there was nothing left at all. The whole of the route seemed to have been built over, Pilton yard had been utterly erased - only the station building was still there. The last time I had visited that station, trains were still running to Ilfracombe, so the bridge was still there, and I could stand on the old narrow-gauge platform (no track, but otherwise pretty intact) and easily picture an L&B train pulling in. Given the amount the new L&B have achieved in such a short time, I can easily imagine them managing to get the line back to Blackmore Gate, and maybe building back to Lynton. Perhaps even skirting the reservoir, replacing the 'other' viaduct, and getting to the outskirts of Barnstaple, where a new terminus would need to be built. Having seen what can be achieved (eg the Ffestiniog restoration and the recreation of the Welsh Highland Railway), one day we may once again see L&B trains steaming over Chelfham viaduct. Unfortunately, at 70, I doubt very much if I will see it. But at least now I can believe in what, back in the 70s, seemed an impossible dream.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks indeed for your thoughts, very interesting 👍
@Mykbyker
Жыл бұрын
This elderly viewer also heartily agrees with the comments expressed by the previous viewer. This beautifully crafted video is full of interesting details, lovely scenery and archive footage bringing much pleasure to one who well remembers the days of steam. Thank you so much! Mike.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Nezumi66
Жыл бұрын
Hello :) Please; what's happened to all your early uploads... the ones that just had a musical background and no narration? I really loved watching & listening to those! Where can I find them now? These videos, with talk-over, whilst skilfully done, just don't evoke the atmosphere of the early ones, they just don't 'do it' for me like the oldies did. Sorry.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I know you have supported my channel for a while and that you have a preference for the old films. I still possess them, but they are no longer public. This is chiefly because the craftsmanship looks a bit shoddy compared to more recent efforts and I want my channel to have a consistent feel (ie narrated rather than musical). Indeed, copyright restrictions made it increasingly difficult to use such music as the holders could block my films at any time. Sorry to disappoint.
@746laurie
11 ай бұрын
In my collection of railway related items is a white ceramic insulator of the type used for telegraph wires which was given to me by a friend about five years ago. He said that he'd picked it up while walking sections of the L&B route in the 1990s. Unfortunately the bottom is badly chipped but it has the maker's name embossed into it near the top, Bullers Ltd, London. I also have a vague memory of travelling by train from Didcot, where my father was an engine driver, to Ilfracombe for our annual holiday in the mid 1950s, when I was around 10 years old, and seeing the L&B bay platform at Barnstaple, devoid of any track of course.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful memories, thanks for sharing 👍
@RichardWells1
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, compelling viewing. A landmark documentary, which breathes hope for the future of this unique heritage narrow-gauge railway line. Fortunate for the making of this film is the existence of archive black and white footage of the line's pre-1935 operation - your story was so well told. Although the original railway - nobly patronised and supported though it was by one of Britain's great publishing names - was doomed to financial failure and arguably deserved its fate, its fabulous scenery, remarkable architecture and tourism prospects make it more than worthy of resurrection. Hats off to the dedicated, enthusiastic and businesslike resurrectors of the 'new' L&B!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your generous review and thoughts!
@johnkeepin7527
Жыл бұрын
Well assembled and interesting to watch! Travelling from the east, it’s often more attractive to visit the other well established heritage railway in West Somerset, however, I did actually go to Woody Bay station this year; some footage here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xXqVk36jjZFjqZg . In it you can see what the car park is like there. I travelled in round Exmoor to the south, and back the other way, via Porlock hill - there are a few clips of that towards the end.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and thoughts!
@davidorf3921
2 ай бұрын
Just having come across this I'd say Caffyns halt to Blackmoor ought to be reasonably simple to achieve, but getting into Lynton will be very costly requiring the purchase of multiple properties and going the other way you have to get past the reservoir, the section of road that sits on the old track bed and a missing and expensive to replace viaduct and the cost of getting into Barnstable itself would be astronomic given the number of buildings houses and gardens that would have to be crossed but assuming you could replace the viaduct then maybe getting to Snapper Halt would be possible but I'd say Chelfam station would be a better point with improved access and parking possibilities for visitors
@RediscoveringLostRailways
2 ай бұрын
Yes, agree with your assessment. The best they can do at either end is reach the outskirts of the towns, but even then (as you remark) the obstacles are substantial and require vast sums to overcome.
@robertewins1112
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding presentation, as always. Many thanks for your dedication to a much loved and treasured heritage. Let us hope the L&N Railways does indeed awaken.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@mikeschillinger4427
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. They rival the quality of a Nova documentary with wonderful footage and intriguing commentary. Bravo. Keep up the good work. This is why I subscribed to this channel in the first place.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Nivshin53
10 ай бұрын
Had a wonderful day back in 2016 with the L&B and which spurred an interest in its regeneration. In some respects, as a narrow gauge, parts of it are easier to reclaim and the current plan to get through Parracombe, Blackmoor and down to Wistlandpound looks more than viable and would be an attractive proposition for visitors to the beautiful scenery of North Devon. The whole line though?? Purely aspirational in my honest opinion - but parts of it around Chelfham again could be viable. Great piece of work as usual!!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
10 ай бұрын
Yes agreed RE it's future. A real treasure of a line!
@RileysRamblesCentral
11 ай бұрын
So well researched and lovingly filmed. I visited the railway a couple of months ago and enjoyed filming and riding this brilliant little railway. Thanks bringing the railway a alive.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind remarks about my film!
@petercole2092
Жыл бұрын
Were I live we have two lost narrow gauge railways- Ashover Light Railway and the more leisure based Wingerworth Lido. There has been attempts to reopen Ashover Railway but issues over land ownership plus part of railway line is now under water make it unlikely it will fully reopened. The Wingerworth one didn't last long opened in the 1930s closed by 1940 but mostly a loop . Narrow gauge railways have so many plus points. Oddly enough I am in the process of building an 009 narrow gauge railway this video has given a few ideas.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your thoughts 🙏
@JPoulAndersson
Жыл бұрын
A very beautiful production you’ve made here. Thank you. Joachim
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@Tom-Lahaye
Жыл бұрын
This is really professionally done, better than many documentaries at television. The journey trough past and present clarifies many details of the line which are not so clear to find by following the old track bed on Google maps. The standard gauge line crossing the river and connecting to the Barnstaple Town Station was something I didn't know, but when you look it up on maps certain things you see make sense, like the angled sides of some of the houses on the old terraces on the south bank of Taw River just north of the station. This must be this way because the line curved around these terraces before crossing the river, all the roads and retail parks erected in this area make this a bit more difficult to comprehend.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Very glad you enjoyed the film and that it helped to make sense of things!
@LucasHarris
Жыл бұрын
there's so few channels where i don't feel compelled to start skipping through the video. all of it is so beautiful and interesting, and the amount of historic footage gives the story such a depth and should instill people with the same kind of wanderlust you present. fantastic work, as always! can't wait for the next one!
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you, that is such a kind and generous thing to say, it is much appreciated!
@riderstrano783
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful! I hope if you ever do come to the United States, I would love to see how you would cover the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington railway.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@thesudricmerman3318
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful documentary seening this railway reborn after years abandoned remind me of my local hirtage railway yorkshire wolds railway it amazing how fare they come from empty Fields to 1/4 relaid track two diesel shunter one in running condition other been restored rebuilding last remaining hull and barnsley signal box to working condition and last week entrying there brakevan after 5 years restoration project and now planing on relaying 1 mile off track with extension to wetwang station mite be worth doing a video off them they be very grateful
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and the recommendation - I will certainly look into it!
@martinfriend6464
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you sir ! I druve through this area every year on our annual visit to Woolacombe taking the route via Blackmoor Gate from the A361. It's a beautiful area but I knew nothing about this line so i truly enlightened 👍👍
@RediscoveringLostRailways
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I would encourage anyone visiting the area to spend a day exploring the line. It is easily done and you will encounter some delightful scenery and a secret history hiding in plain sight!
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