Choose Corrour
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- On Tuesday 15th August 2017, we finally made it to Corrour as part of the All The Stations.
I was there for one night, and used the drone ... and I made this. It was the one place that I had been looking forward to going to the most on the whole trip, and I loved the place. Here's why.
Choose trains. Choose railways. Choose Corrour.
So choose to do whatever makes you happy, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. And if you unashamedly like being a geeky railway train nerd, feel free to safely say so in the comments below.
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Music: 'Silk' by Wolf Alice (From the Trainspotting : T2 soundtrack)
Two years since this video was shot and it continues to inspire me completely. This truly is one of the best videos ever made. It really does deserve better recognition. It inspired me to come up with the Choose Corrour t-shirt which has sold over 50 to people as far afield as Australia, Canada and the USA. It inspired me to listen to the music of Wolf Alice. I have now seen them live where they performed the song from this video and it just meant so much when I heard it. I listen to this track every morning on my walk to work as it makes me happy because it reminds me of this video.
Every time I wear my Choose Corrour shirt I get to explain it & make another nerd feel better. Wolf Alice is FORKING amazing, and I am so glad I got introduced to them. When I got to have dinner with G & V and John my boyfriend (Tram Tram Tram), I wore my Choose Corrour shirt.
Carpe diem.
To thine own self be true.
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The way this was edited.. beautiful, truly beautiful.
Infrastructurespotting. Nothing wrong with that at all!
Oh - and this is an absolutely STUNNING video. Good job!
This is more than just a video. This is how to choose life.
Beautiful. 6 minutes, but my favourite of the whole series. Well said, I almost shed a tear. Top tune too. Thanks.
4:55-4:57 is the best moment of the whole ATS series.
I can't believe it's taken me so long to come across this video but I truly believe everybody who is ever doubting themselves or a decision they have made or wanting to make need to watch this video...the passion you portray Geoff solely through those clips will resonate with every single human being on this planet irrespective of whether they are into trains or not and for that I shan't salute you..I will I'm fact virtually shake your hand because you are true gentleman and a class human being
Wow! Sometimes achieving a dream can be a minor disappointment, but certainly not here. Your words and philosophy and even honest self-discovery are so uplifting, Geoff. Corrour is a magical place. This has to be the highlight of the trip, and like all the others viewing it, months or years later, it makes us all grateful to be alive, and to experience the wonders of Creation. To the trains!
Amazing video Geoff, I will follow my dreams. At school I have been called many things for liking trains and buses. If I like trains and buses that is what I like, there is not a set thing to like these days. I can like what I want and not to be told by other people that I am wears for liking it
I think I know exactly what you were saying here. As a 15 year old in 1980, my father travelled to Inveraray to do some work and thankfully, he took me with him. As a train enthusiast, he trusted me enough to travel on my own on the West Highland line one day. So dropping me off on my own at Arrochar, off I went to Mallaig. This particular station absolutely fascinated me. It seemed so remote. I can remember a lady waiting at the station who saw her two children off on the train. I think she lived in the cottage at the station. I went back in 2009 and stayed in the guest house. It wasn't there in 1980! This place is incredible. Like a wilderness. I think it's much busier than it was back in 1980. Plenty of walkers get off and use the cafe. Just try going for a walk as the sun sets. All you can see are the lights of the station from afar. Just don't let it get too dark like we did. It was kinda scary trying to find our way back as the light faded.
Don't know how I missed this one, only just watched it. Great Video, I'm buying the T shirt! When I was standing on a platform with some mates in Gent (Belgium) and a lady asked me where to go for a train to Antwerp I got a lot of weird expressions from my travelling companions when I instantly knew the answer. Yet, many many years later who is the person everyone comes to for travel advice .................
One of the greatest videos on youtube, a profound message, beautiful Scottish backdrop and clever Trainspotting references.
Choose Corrour!
Fearlessly choose the path or track ☺ that makes you happy.
Wonderful uplifting Life advice.
awwww!!!! That chat at the start made me emotional for some weird reason, I now can add too more things to my bucket list: 1:Visit Corrour Station , 2: Find time to travel down to london and have a chat with Geoff!!!
Jonathan Cook I actually bumped into Geoff once on the tube while he was doing a video. Lovely bloke, he was more than happy to chat and seemed genuinely chuffed to be recognized.
Which is great....but im still waiting for a response from the email I sent.... Its like im waiting for an angel in the sky to reply. I don't know why, but I have to meet this man.
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Same here
One word to describe the drone shots: Beautiful.
I unashamedly LOVE being a geeky railway train nerd, ever since i was a kid, from the london underground to national rail and all of the above. I just love the feeling of getting on a train and going on an adventure. And I unashamedly LOVE this video.
Changing careers, tons of uncertainty, been feeling down and unable to sleep for weeks. Finally got around to watching this video and I feel like things will work out, that I can rest easy tonight. Thanks, Geoff. Came across your work with Secrets of the Underground whilst planning a trip to London; never thought my nerdy interest in railways would become the thing I needed to see for inspiration.
Geoff this video is outstanding. Yes the Highlands are worth a visit. And Corour in special. I do share the hobby and it is great doing so!
That's the cool thing about us nerds. We each have our own interest and way of approaching it, and we love connecting with other nerds...because they always have something fascinating and well thought out to offer. :)
Some video for a nerd. More like a professional film maker.
That was amazing. Sorry if that sound sycophantic but it was amazing.
Brilliant. Keep on doing it.
I love Geoff's little dance at 5:16.
I watched this video 6 years ago when it was released. Now I rewatched it, after having visited Corrour today myself for first time. The message of this video is still relevant. I chose Corrour 6 years ago, but only now I did what I had chosen. And it felt great. Partly just the location and feelings caused by it, partly by the wider meaning it had, and will, symbolise. Now Corrour is ticked, but there's many more corrours to be ticked in the future. Thanks for inspiring me, Geoff. This week on UK's railways has made me feel much better.
Mate... every bit of this is actually the definition of everything! Obsessed!
Having watched your videos for years I'm not sure how I only found this video last week. Since then Ive watched it three times and it just encapsulates lots of the way I feel about having an interest in infrastructure!
Thank you for all your videos and especially for creating this one!
thank you!
"if it doesn't harm anyone, but it makes you happy, do it" *geofftech2017*
The sort of thing I want on my wall
Do I have a new favourite video on RUclips? Watched 3 times and I think so. Amazing video, well shot and edited and short film with a great, positive message. It's weird to think that a single railway station in the west of Scotland with no roads could be such an icon and having been once I cannot help opening the Sleeper timetable every so often to see when I can get back.
I can't stop watching it. The message, the mountains, the music, the montage. Stunning.
God dam you Geoff. You almost brought a tear to my eye when you went to hold hands. Stunning video
A wonderful video! Well done guys
My family sometimes don't understand why I like travelling by train so much, it's something I've loved since I was younger and we would go and visit all these heritage steam railways. I'm not a trainspotter unless it's a HST, then my eyes light up like a child who is about to be given some candy. I'm still at the stage of my life when I'm still learning and figuring out what's what but I think railways are something I'll stick with for a while. Great video Geoff, really inspirational.
p.s. I went to Corrour when I was in the scouts, we stayed at the youth hostel at Loch Ossian and walked about the area, good memories. :)
Geoff, such an unexpectedly heartfelt and personal video. I absolutely enjoy all your videos, but this something special. Thank you for taking us all on your amazing journey!
Corrour, courage, carriage...marriage. :) Who knew all those many years ago?! That is one stunning location and some kicking drone footage - wah! It is something to see it all out in the middle of nowhere, but I guess it's a popular hiking destination?
This video is finally back! It's possibly my favorite video on the whole of RUclips and I was very disappointed it was gone.
Thank you Geoff, for saying what’s long been, unformed, in my head. Network nerds rock.
This is why I am one of the few teens who love trains. Despite only having 2 people to talk about trains with it is the best hobby and passion as it takes you to extraordinary places people rarely see or in some cases dont ever see
I join your mom, Geoff. I too "welled up all tearful." Beautiful video. Thank you.
Dear Geoff, I keep coming back to this video It is so beautiful and sincere. And you play me so well in it. I accepted my nerdness about 15 years ago (and in my case it's about abandoned and demolished railways and closed stations, so lost infrastructure). Nerds rule! A Dutch singer has a song entitled "I am crazy, but you are normal". It's obvious which is worse. Thank you for taking me along on your journeys!
I love this, done so well and we need more people like you in this world, thank you so much Geoff
To this day this video still inspires me.
This is just the greatest video of "All The Stations".
A beautifully made video with an important message. I have goosebumps from watching this, it really hit a chord. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks Geoff, you are an inspiration to us all. Can't believe, 40"s? You"d pass for 20 something!
Superb Geoff. Like a manifesto, delivered at the summit of the west highland line.
I unashamedly love the railways, not in a trainspotter way, just the whole experience of trains. The trip, and the destination. That is what All the Stations, and most importantly you, Geoff, have taught me. You are an idol of mine for the way you live your life. You love what you do and use that as fuel to guide you forward. There aren't enough people like yourself in this world.
I've just stumbled upon this video, i must admit everything you said geoff is true. Very well said! Screw what anyone says and do what you want to do if it makes you happy. Beautiful video and music too
Corrour is on my bucket list after this 👍🏼👍🏼
Back again, after 2 yrs.. after watching Geoff's latest one showing trip down the memory lane.. hats off to you Geoff. You're incredible. ❤️
Love this one. Great use of a great Wolf Alice track.
4:55 - This is just amazing. Everything is so emotional!
Absolutely outstanding Geoff! Thank you.
I ration when I watch this video to when I am in the exactly the right mood; the mood being a balance of hope of joy, and the need to cry.
Yes be happy with what ever you do, if we only learn one thing in life its be happy. There will be times when your unhappiness will be almost unbearable but the goods times will return even if the unhappy memory’s are never completely forgotten. Those we loose will be with us on our new good times.
This is my favourite youtube video.
This resonated with me when i saw it last year. So much so that I recently accepted a job working for a rail company after several years working in an office. Thanks Geoff. This has literally changed my career and job prospects, from this video. You made me reassess my priorities. ❤
I applaud to your frankness. It takes a lot to open up and admit that you like that one thing that "general public" just don't get or find strange / geeky.
Don't know how I missed this video and only stumble upon it today, but it was beautifully filmed and narrated.
Six minutes and eighteen seconds of the truth. Well done.
This is the best video you have ever made, thank you!
WOW Lump in throat and no idea why but that moment when you held each others hands 😘
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've seen on this platform and I'm genuinely sad that I didn't see this when it came out. Thank you for staring your story with us Geoff.
Wow, lump in the throat and a wee tear in the eye
First time commenting on a RUclips video and I don't know if it's my pregnancy hormones or not but I'm sat here sobbing. What a powerful video ❤️
I think I found purpose of my life at last, and my hero (and icon). Yes, Geoff, you're unbelievable and amazing. Only channel I am subscribed to. You are my inspiration. Hopefully, will meet you one day. Love from India.
Now that's about 50 minutes of my life I have been watching this for!! I can't stop watching it! Its just amazing and the editing is abserloutley beautiful!
Me and my wife are booked to stay there for our silver anniversary in September. Staying in the signal box accommodation. Can wait :-)
I've had a lifelong interest in railways partly from my Father and partly from journeys taken as a child. I like both the vehicles and the infrastructure. I love the challenge of finding my way around although I now keep my interest to myself until people get to know me well.
This was a huge confidence boost as at the time this was uploaded I was experiencing severe bullying at school 😓
I have the same reaction to trains. I love the rails, the stations, the history of its construction, but the locomotives and carrages don't excite me at all(or that much, actually). All the stations was exactly the series for me!
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I've always been the weird guy who has some unusual hobbies (unicycles, amateur radio, playing euphonium, and ridding roller coasters), but you can usually find someone else who has a similar interest to share with!
Only just discovered this item, despite being subscribed to this channel for some time. Likewise, I am not a trainspotter (though I do know some), but I love trains, and travelling on them. The more 'pointless' the journey, the better, it has to be for the whole joy of it. I love travelling through Scotland, not just for the stunning scenery, but to be in awe of the people that built these lines. Let's face it, many of us would have given up or not even bothered in the first place. Keep up the good work you two, and keep inspiring me to enjoy those long parallel lines of steel that snake around our country :)
I really enjoy to watch all your videos, but this one..... is something special. Fantastic 👍
I think my favourite video on RUclips.
Brilliant. Great music from a great film too. Very good editing to flow with the music. You're getting good at this! I believe that appropriate music enhances these sort of montages, just watch it with the sound off and feel the difference.
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I was bullied about liking trains but watching this video has really encouraged me that it does not matter and that it is my opinion and no one else's. Tanks Geoff and Viki
I love all of your videos Geoff, but this is undoubtedly my favourite. Thanks for everything you do.
Nicely done, Geoff. I'm a recent watcher but I'm happy that you can embrace the NERD. Nerd is supposed to be an insult but it really is the worst insult because all that's being said is "You're enthusiastic about something"
Geoff, as an 18 year old your videos have allowed me to realize my interests in railways, maps, networks, etc. much the same way as you have. Thank you for doing what you do to help, in a way, a younger version of yourself.
This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Also thank you for showing me, and I am sure I am not alone, that it IS cool to be interested in railways. All my life I have been interested in railways, and I wanted to study transportation patterns at university, but friends and teachers suggested I didn't, so I have been studying geography for the past two years instead, but All The Stations really has inspired me to do something I want to do, so I have applied to do a masters in Transport Planning. This inspiration has came at an important time in my life, thank you so much!!!
From tiny seeds mighty oaks do grow. All I wanted to do growing up was be a train driver but unfortunately my eyes are about as good as Southern's punctuality! All the best in your future endeavours. You only get out what you put in to it!
Amazing video, so well edited and with a really meaningful message. Realised how much I have in common, Geoff as regards a real interest in railways. I have been through Corrour a few times by train but never got off so there's a new challenge for me.
Stunning. Not gonna lie, I'm watching with tears running down my face.
Watched this video at least 5 times. I think, it's the best on this channel.
The whole "all-the-stations"-series inspired me to do the same thing. But just in my home town in Germany. I visited all bus and tram stops in "Bochum" and it took me 4 days.
I'd really like to go on such an adventure.
I've learned so much about the railways in Britain and also the London Underground. Maybe more than most of the people living in Britain and especially London :D
Thank you Geoff for your videos and your inspirations. Hoping to see much more railway related videos on your channel!
LOVE! Appreciation. Thankfulness
Bloody brilliant! Just bloody brilliant!
Inspirational
*inner nerd released
Damn! This was... perfect!
In the last 10 to 15 years I've got heavily into history as a hobby and I enjoy your videos because they are part of history the places you visit. Your style of video is very entertaining and educational.
Also your videos making my depression a lot easier to cope with.
This is the best, well done - entertaining & moving in a short film is a tough ask. And yes, happy to be a railway fan!
What a beautiful film...... I'm not a trainspotter either, but I just love anything that runs on rails - large and small 😀🚋
Really beautiful and inspiring video
It makes me happy to see that I’m among a community of railway fans and train enthusiasts, and watching this video makes me proud to be one of them.
I am a train nerd and I don't care what other people think! I will do what makes me happy even if its extremely boring for anyone else. Amazing Video Geoff! Your most inspirational video I have ever seen!
Yes. This is (almost) me too. Very interested in track construction/opening dates, closing. Why routes were built where (and when) they were. Stations that used to exist. Station numbers on Edmondson tickets. Platform alterations. Siding remnants. Kooky timetables. How many sets are needed to run a service. Fare zone changes. But as for the vehicles themselves; I'll leave that for others. I'm not particularly interested in the various klaxons, horsepower, boilers, or thyristors.
The difference for me is that I rarely feel the need to go and visit locations in person. (And I'm in Australia.)
... and maps. I'm a cartographer by profession.
With you on this Geoff. I planned a Stafford to Penzance and back in 23hrs 52mins no HSTs back in 1982, via Crewe, Cardiff, got station stamps, then completed all the stations in WMPTE day ranger area including all the junctions and diversion routes... Loved it, Devon and Cornwall next.....
Wow, that was amazing.
I only got the "Choose life, choose Corrour" at the very end xD
Possibly the best yet. Great video.
in the holidays i take the train to Edinburgh to meet family and every time as I approach Edinburgh I find myself watching this, something about it perfectly encapsulates the late night lit up scenery of the castle and the new town and the journey itself, talking to staff, going over the bridge at Newcastle, peeking inside the NRM at york. Quite the contrast to the silent isolated quaint highlands, but i feel the energy this video encapsulates is shared with the idea of a journey itself.
I unashamedly like being gekky train fan. You're a such an inspiration to me and I want to be like you when I grow up.
Million dollar opening shot there. Choose life.
Brilliant Geoff. Just pure brilliant