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Hi Jake, yes I thought the same thing. The train was already in Platform 3 by the time I arrived at the station. I believe this service usually runs from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street but I think on this occasion it started from Oxenholme and was reversed into P3 before starting its journey. Not sure of the reason for this.

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@@nigelharness9032 Many thanks Nigel. The story behind the building and maintenance of the viaduct is just as remarkable as the structure itself. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best Wishes.

Thank you Don. It is a magnificent structure and the story of the how it was built and maintained is truly remarkable given its location. Best Wishes.

Hi, Yes I agree. There are a number of UK Railway Stations with beautifully designed glass canopies.

Hi, From the records I made during the recording of this video the photograph at 1.30 features Midland Railway staff at Hellifield Station in 1895 which was 15 years after the new station opened. I hope this helps.

Thank you John. I used both Moor Street & Snow Hill Stations many times during my working life and was pleased to be able to return to the area now that I am retired to film them. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best Wishes.

Thanks Julian. It was a brilliant afternoon. I have seen several steam locos at Carlisle but this one was really impressive. Best Wishes.

No worries Cliff. I do like to have people in some of the shots as it really adds to the overall effect of the occasion and goes to show just how passionate we all are as railway enthusiasts. It was a great afternoon!. Best Wishes.

Hi David, I think this is the only time that I have selected a thumbnail image that was not included in one of my videos. The image was selected simply to reinforce the theme of ‘Brief Encounter’ which ran throughout the film. The video was recorded over one day at Carnforth Station (22nd June 2023).

Thank you for your very kind review and I am so pleased you enjoyed watching the video and that it brought back such nostalgic memories. Best Wishes, Stephen.

Thank you - It’s a beautiful train evoking memories of rail travel from a bygone age.

Thanks Hamish. I think class 153’s, 156’s, and 175’s were used on this line prior to the introduction of the 195’s. The line has predominantly been used by DMU’s given the absence of any run round loops throughout the 10 mile section between Oxenholme and Windermere. Best Wishes.

Thank you and I am so pleased that the video brought back so many memories. Hellifield is one of those must visit stations for railway enthusiasts. Best Wishes.

Thank you Edward, glad you enjoyed watching the video. It has been a few years since last visiting the station. I do remember the tea room but I think the building was sold off and has been converted into holiday accommodation. I also noticed that car parking charges have been introduced as I remember it being free to park at the station last time. Best Wishes.

Thank you. As well as the trains themselves I always like to take a close look at every station that I visit. Even the smallest country stations have some really interesting architectural features which help to tell their story.

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed watching the video.

Thank you. On the day of my visit there was a broken down train further along the S&C line which limited the number of trains passing through Hellifield. However, the station contains a wealth of railway memorabilia and history which more than made up for the lack of trains on the day. Best Wishes.

Many thanks David. I have also subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing some of your videos. Best Wishes, Stephen

Thanks Simon. We don’t get many steam trains coming along the G&SW line so that made this one even more special.

Many thanks for clarifying that the Cal Sleeper is not stored and serviced at Carstairs. The point I intended to make in the video was that Carstairs is a marshalling point and the final boarding point (both sleeping car and overnight coach) in Scotland for the Lowland Caledonian Sleeper trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh to London Euston. Best Wishes, Stephen

Many thanks David. Glad you enjoyed the video and for sharing your memories. Best Wishes, Stephen

Thank you David. It was a challenging video to film because of the poor weather but I was really pleased with the final version. Best Wishes, Stephen

Trains converge from 3 different routes on the approach to Carlisle Station from the south (the West Coast Mainline, the Tyne Valley / Settle Carlisle lines, and the Cumbrian Coast Line).

Hi Ethan, yes I completely with you. I think that much more could be made by promoting the links between Barrow and Thomas Tank Engine for tourism purposes. Best Wishes, Stephen

Yes Andy, I was born in Plymouth and moved away around 30 years ago but have never lost the accent. I am going back to Devon & Cornwall in a few months time to revisit some of the railways of my childhood - videos to follow!. Best Wishes, Stephen

Thank you for the information Ron which is really helpful in the context of this part of the video. I thoroughly enjoyed returning to Moor Street from my home in Scotland to record this video having used the station on numerous occasions during my working life. Thanks again and Best Wishes, Stephen.

Thank you David. This was one of my favourite videos of all the videos I have made. The Kyle line is really special and unique. I did make a separate video featuring Plockton and Duirinish Stations in which I mentioned the accommodation at Plockton. It is on my You Tube channel. Best Wishes, Stephen.

Thank you. I am pleased you enjoyed the video. It was a lovely place to film and the weather was very good.

Thank you David. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video. The weather was lovely for early March which really helped during filming in this beautiful location. Best Wishes.

Thank you John, lovely memories. Best Wishes.

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Best Wishes.

Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed the video. Best Wishes.

Thank you Wally. I really enjoyed filming at Dent & Garsdale. They are both very special places and we are so lucky to have the Settle / Carlisle line on our doorstep. I am so pleased that you enjoy watching the videos. Best Wishes, Stephen.

Thank you Wally and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video. It must have been quite an experience for you to carry out work on the structure. I have travelled across the viaduct by train many times but you have to get up close and personal to really appreciate the way it was built along with the people who built it. Best Wishes, Stephen

My mum has some pictures of us working on Ribblehead Viaduct.I was only 15 when I was working with them.

Thank you Anthony, glad you enjoyed the video. The station offers so much for railway enthusiasts and I do like your suggestion about the potential for using the existing engine sheds as a heritage centre for steam & diesel loco’s. Best Wishes.

I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful for your research. I recorded the video over 18 months ago and hope to film another later this year when I will focus more extensively on the connection with Thomas & Friends and the fictional island of Sodor. Best Wishes.

Thanks Robert. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video particularly when looking back at how the stations operated in years gone by. Best Wishes.

Thank you. When I lived in that area the franchise was held by London Midland so it was good to return during the summer and see WM Railways operating on these routes. The livery does look very smart, particularly the newer Class 196 DMU’s which I featured in my video from Leamington Spa. Best Wishes.

Hi Peter, there have certainly been many changes at Carnforth Station over the years since the time of Brief Encounter. I think most of the interior shots in the film were made at the studios back in Buckinghamshire. The heritage museum at the station is excellent and contains extensive information about the film and actors along with a railway archive from the days of steam. I really enjoyed watching the film in the little 12 seater cinema at the heritage centre. This was a unique experience and I remember seeing it featured on one of Michael Potillo’s Great British Railway Journey programmes. Best Wishes

The area around Settle is wonderful and I am so pleased that the video has evoked such memories for you. Best wishes.

Thank you. I really enjoyed making this video to showcase the G&SW line. My local station is at Gretna Green. Best Wishes.

Thank you. I have recorded videos at all of the stations between Ravenglass and Askam and hope you might find these useful prior to your visit next year. It is a most wonderful area of Cumbria. I am also putting together a video about the Railways of Ravenglass which I hope will be going up on the channel towards the end of the year. Best Wishes

Thank you Stephen. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video. Best Wishes

Thank you for the very kind review. I thoroughly enjoyed making this video in such a stunning location along the Cumbrian Coast. Thank you also for subscribing to the channel which is much appreciated. Best Wishes

Thank you Johnathan. I am really pleased you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for the very kind review. It is much appreciated. Best Wishes

Thank you Robert. I have always enjoyed my visits to Worcester with its quaint streets, lovely riverside walks, and magnificent Cathedral. Best Wishes

Thank you. I am pleased you enjoyed the video. Best Wishes