Whitchurch to Chester Disused Railway

This latest rail exploration takes me mainly into Cheshire, but what was still an important part of the Shropshire Rail Network in the last century. This was yet another route built to compete with another railway company. Like many before, it was destined to make a financial loss right from the off. It's history generally matches those of all the other disused lines in Shropshire. To find out more about this line, please go to www.shropshirerailways.co.uk

[@leswalker2207]

I still like to watch his video's, so sad he isn't around to provide us with more of them. RIP

[@gazthomas9213]

Just saw comments now...such an interesting person along with your videos.RIP fella your historic videos will keep your memory alive 👍👍

[@johnwoodhouse3369]

I love watching these walks you go on. Such nice views of the countryside and fascinating to see the railway remains. Like how you show the maps and old photos with some of the history. Keep up the good work!

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks john

[@jedamotorsport]

Sadly missed god speed my friend,taken too soon.

[@cotcottage2788]

Hi discovered your channel when researching the Whitchurch to Ellesmere line love the way you show the old maps pics and then visit

[@podgmeister1854]

Another who's just discovered this channel, and sorry to hear of author's passing - great vids.
Often caught bus from Malpas to Chester in late '60s / early 70s, and Malpas station was a good mile-and-a-half from the town. Bus went over railway bridge at station where trackbed still 'fresh' after lifting of the line. Feature for many years after was the modern steel railway bridge over the A41 at Chowley Crossing near Tattenhall which our double decker only just seemed to squeeze under. Our bus crew on the C58 (conductor Archie Smith - a real character - and much quieter driver Bill) worked out of Whitchurch and came across to Crosville in the mid-60s after the mass closure of the Cambrian mainline & branches, where they'd worked as Fireman & Driver on the steam engines.
I believe someone interviewed a number of these characters - great social history record, but can't find online again for the life of me.

[@juliaclarke6125]

your video's are such a pleasure to watch!

[@paulherlihy9290]

What a nice video, however it does make me a little sad to see that these once great scenes of Britains rail transport history have been largely erased from the modern era.
Why cant the government resurrect them and convert these old routes into public right of ways as both cycle and walkways. Visitors can be attracted to the area and boost the economy.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Nice one, as an old Chester boy it is great to see the history

[@holdenwebs]

Yes it's a fascinating old line. Wish we still had the Chester route.

[@chrispreen2965]

another cracking video holden many thanks

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks Chris, appreciated.

[@johncharlton1332]

I can remember going to Tattenhall Junction Signal Box in 1978 with the Plumbers from the BR Works Department at Chester to cut off the gas supply prior to demolition. It was disused and derelict by then so must have been demolished shortly afterwards.

[@larasoutdooradventures5685]

What a good video, I am interested in this part of that track, it’s a shame it didn’t survive, those stations were built really well, such a waste

[@larrymoran5722]

Thanks Holden, well done on another very informative video. Keep them coming!!

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks Larry. Glad you like them.

[@PinetreeLine]

What a very interesting channel. Great video. Thanks for sharing. You have a new subscriber from Canada. Thanks!!

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks for watching all the way from Canada, glad to have you on board. Canada is an amazing country by the way, loved my visit there some years ago.

[@PinetreeLine]

Shropshire Railways Thank you for the kind words. I hope to make it to the U.K someday. Amazing people and beautiful landscapes! Will make for great videos for my channel as well.

[@jb30123]

Great video

[@holdenwebs]

Cheers John.

[@alanwarren2861]

Thats a cool video, Just watched it from Canada too.....! Amazing how much of the original infrastructure just seems to disappear as time passes.

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks Alan, appreciated.

[@MrDADDYCOOLDOG]

Another great video well done

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks Roger

[@thoivantruong4198]

Shropshire Railways

[@saltleywsc]

another great video thanks for making and sharing it !

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks for posting. Appreciated

[@banksroadmodernimage7358]

Another interesting video👌

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@DaveTibbetts]

Couldn't click fast enough dude, love these videos

[@holdenwebs]

That's brilliant, thanks

[@rodneyfisher1593]

Hi great video keep up the good work

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks for watching my videos Rodney

[@aqwa9015]

U r a star,keep it goin'
Many thanks,hope not time team + run out of sites.don't think so!

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks much appreciated.

[@welshwisdom]

My Mother told me that she used to get the train from Birkenhead to Grindley Brook and when the official passenger service stopped they got the livestock train up until they finished. She told me that the Holt would moved up and down just from running on it

[@holdenwebs]

Thanks for that piece of information, interesting.

[@paulthomas3841]

I can't believe there is nothing left of the track, Whitchurch to Chester, I would think it would of been bissy

[@nickthorne1442]

🚂👍

[@gazthomas9213]

I love watching these videos but what happened to the (narrator) he presented these videos at very best 👍👍

[@angelsone-five7912]

Money is a wonderful thing, what a shame it`s wasted on the rich.