Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Broadway Station
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- Part of the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway, restored to running ordr relatively recently. The attention to detail is excellent as is the whole construction. Hard to imagine this was a cleared site before they started. Sit back and enjoy.
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My passion has been walking, a while ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and walking does not come naturally any more, however the more I walk the easier it gets, for now anyway. I hope these videos will inspire others to keep going and hanging on in there. I try to cover variety of subjects, such as old abandoned railways, and canals. I love the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, with its rich history and I usually take my camera whenever we holiday in the southwest and Cornwall. The rugged coastal paths are a magnet for anyone who loves dramatic scenery. I live close to the Cotswolds Hills and have done quite a lot of walking around there, recently, following some of the lovely rivers. Hill walking on the Malvern’s is a challenge but worth the effort. I try not to let Parkinson’s get me down and take every opportunity to get out with my camera and film, I hope you enjoy watching. P.W.
Good Morning Ron. Greetings from Poland
Today, you've made my day. What a wonderful video. From no station at all, to the beauty we see today, is incredible, bearing in mind what you said, all done by volunteers.
My dear friend, Clive Groome, who ran Footplate Days and Ways - teaching whoever wanted to learn how to drive a steam loco, running courses on the Bluebell Railway. His favourite loco to drive of all time was P&O Line, and there it was today. In my 40s and 50s, I had many days out with Clive who unfortunately passed away in February of this year, in his 80s. His 3 daughters as car as I know are all passed firemen and are still volunteers on the Blurbell
Hi Michael, I hope you are well, thanks for that snapshot of a wonderful man. The older we get the more we lose unfortunately. Still at least we are still here to make sure they are not forgotten. Take care. Ron
Really hope the line reaches Honeybourne...mainlin connection is always a bonus for attracting more visitors, as with East Grinstead Matlock and Duffield. Sublime GWR architecture..those wrought iron benches...that signal, the lamp.. Lovely video, thank you.
My pleasure Christina. Ron
Yes, me too! Opens up the possibility of direct racecourse day specials via The Cotswold Line once more - far better than via Cheltenham Spa Station and busses from there getting stuck in traffic.
Good Morning, Ron. What a superb effort by all involved to bring Broadway Station back to life. Excellent attention to detail and it has a wonderful atmosphere. A very enjoyable video, well done. Keep them coming. Ron.
Thanks Ron, hope all is well with you. Ron
Another superb video Ron, thank you for showing us the delightful Broadway station. A chat with an interesting member of staff always adds extra interest to an already interesting subject .Long may you continue.
John the driver was a real star Rob, what a nice guy. Ron
Hi Ron, thanks for a really enjoyable video. You always capture the little things that are so characteristic of the past. The clocks, the GWR scripts on the bench ends and the many signs now long gone elsewhere. And the locomotive was so beautiful. A real credit to those who look after it. And to you for filming the detail so closely. Through your videos we can see and hear the magic of the past but you have an advantage over us when you film. You can smell the steam engine. And that brings the past to life.
Many thanks for all your efforts and the pleasure it's gives to us all.
Kind regards Mo Johnson
Thanks Mo. Ah yes the smell, if only we could share that. Maybe one day. Take care Ron
A superb video Ron. And what a lovely guy John was too 👏👏👏
He was a real star Steve. Ron
A magnificent fir tree drive up to the superbly rebuilt Broadway station, which should surely qualify for an architectural award. The attention to detail is astonishing and must have absorbed many hours of dedicated, voluntary labour - and a considerable amount of finance. Let's hope that the posters announcing trips to Stratford and beyond, will, one day, be for real. Very enjoyable video. Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to watch Malcolm, without you there would not be much point in filming in the first place. Take care. Ron
Hi Ron. What an incredible amount of time and talent went into that restoration...it's good to know that such skills are still around. Definitely a "must-do" if I ever make it over again. Still recovering from my participation as an unwilling projectile, I've had to travel to Boston for four days with the rowing team for a regatta. The weather is superb and there's a lot to see here. Of course the only real drawback is not having you-know-who to play with...yes, I know I complain, but I guess I miss it. Have a good week and we'll see you on Friday.
Hi James, glad you are recovering, hope it's not too painful. Did you do well in the regatta? You-know-who must be getting fed up with all your down time. Expect to suffer. Keep smiling. Ron
The Merchant Navy Class Locomotive was beautiful. I am exceptionally partial to that green color. For the most part, our American Steamers were more brutish in their plain black, unpolished skins.
I agree Charles, it is a beautiful machine but I like the American ones as well, they look full of purpose. Ron
Thanks for that , Ron. A fabulously restored railway, and a beautiful restored bullied Pacific!
Two for one Michael, value for money! Ron
Looked good, Ron, and your interview with the driver added an extra touch - maybe you need to do more of it!
It's catching them that is the problem Jim, not all of them like to be cornered by a burke with a camera. Look after your self. Ron
Good morning, wonderful video on such a beautiful day too. Fantastic to see the absolutely outstanding work the GWSR volunteers achieved in completing an almost perfect replica of the original station. The attention to detail in your video was first class, thank you so much for sharing your talent and experience including a nice cup of tea & cake.
I seem to remember that shortly after Broadway station reopened that you did a video map reference and walk along the disused track to Honeybourne, that would be such a boost for the GWSR to have a mainline connection, like the Bluebell, the Watercress to name but a few. A thoroughly enjoyable video, really brightened my day.
Hi Peter, I did enjoy that visit, great station and nice folk there as well. There is a great deal of work required to get to the main line, but look what they have achieved so far. One day. Look after yourself. Ron
Morning Ron,
The restored station demonstrated the original practicality of the station design, so many licks of brown paint and a nice touch to incorporate a few railway antiques to give it that genuine feel. I concur with the comments and memories of your other commenters. The interview with the driver John on your part was a stroke of genius. I never knew that stopping a steam train in the right place was such an art and must have justified the higher pay train drivers received. It just goes to prove that everybody has something interesting to say and hear.
I thought John was brilliant Barry, what a nice guy. Ron
Mornin’ Ron,
A lovely video, really enjoy getting up close to see the linkages coming out of the signal box and on the engines too.
They have done a truly amazing job on the rebuild, it almost looks too new!! Some skilled brickwork on show.
I liked the livery on the DMU, it reminded me of Daisy from the Rev W. Awdry’s books but Daisy didn’t have the curved V on the front.
Well done to John for coming on, I can imagine its quite a skill stopping in the right place. Interesting to hear that he was driving in Poland on the Wolsztyn, as far as I can see its still running mainline services there.
We’ve been in the clouds these last few days, some rain at long last and even some snow higher up, although I can’t see it from down here at the moment.
Have a great weekend.
Good Morning David.
Yes the steam locos are still very much in action. I had a great day out in July. Absolutely fantastic
Hi David, I hope 'The Stone' isn't causing you too much discomfort. I did enjoy this visit to Broadway and John talking freely made my day. Look after yourself. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks I'm doing Ok thanks Ron, still waiting for a scan.
I was trying to work out if John trained in the last days of steam, if he did he would have been one of the last to do so I think
@@ParkinsonsWalksHi Ron just been watching "Push pull trains how do they work" on the mid hants railway channel, they were on location at the South Devon Railway. Well worth watching
@@davidberlanny3308 Thanks David
Good evening Ron and, as always, thank you for today's offering. I can't imagine what a daunting task it must be to start off with a piece of waste ground and build a station on it. Even more frustrating when you think that there was one there previously and, given some forward thinking, could have saved a lot of time and effort had it been saved. The new station, although very authentic, needs a few seasons now to weather and really look the part. It did make the hairs on my neck stand up a bit when I saw one of our beautiful Southern Region rebuilt Merchant Navy Pacifics on GWR metals. Still, they had nothing to compare to it really so they had to turn to the best 😆😅. Broadway station was on the ex GWR line from Honeybourne to Cheltenham Malvern Road, the line being authorised by act of parliament in 1899. The GWR intended the line to be a rival to the Midland's main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham Lansdown station via the famous Lickey incline. The GWR line was built in sections between 1904 and 1906, with the first section to Broadway being opened on 1st August 1904. Many stations on the line, including Broadway, were built to the standard GWR design where the station roof and platform canopy formed a single structure. The station was built of red brick which was unusual as some of the other stations along the line were built of Cotswold stone. Another curious feature of Broadway station is that it did not have a front door. Passengers had to reach the platform by a side gate at the end of the building. This feature has not been included in the new station building. The station closed to passengers on 7th March 1960 and to freight on 1st June 1964. There is so much more I could write about this interesting station, such as layout, freight and passenger facilities, detail of signal box etc but, as I'm going away to see my family for a week tomorrow, I had better start getting some packing and preparation done!! Best wishes to you and yours Ron and to all the PW family. Regards Trev.
Hi Trev, thanks for checking in. We are back to the question of looking new or authentic. We didn't sort it out last time and I guess we never will. Some great detail on the station and its operational history, always welcome. Have a great time with the family, we all need family time now and again, make sure they know what a great star you are on this channel. Enjoy. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Thank you for your very kind words Ron. See you all again when I get back.
Thank you for sharing that film Ron: I've always been intending to go there, but not got around to it yet. When they extend to Honeybourne I'll have no excuse remaining for inaction.
Hi Sharron, thanks for popping in. What has happened to the book? Ron
Good morning Ron. You have to admit that the Merchant Navy class are wonderful locomotives. They come from my area of the country, so I might be a little biased. Those engines would have once travelled through Andover and Salisbury, hauling trains for the South West of England, via Exeter and Barnstaple. Happy memories.
Walking around Broadway station was very nostalgic, with all the authentic items on display. That sort of thing is so important on a heritage railway. I noticed two members of staff in the booking office. They either knew you were coming, or were expecting large numbers of passengers to arrive. You had a nice chat with that driver, John. He must have seen some changes, as you and I have in our lifetime .
Hi Lionel, great engine and a wonderful place to visit, they are all so nice there. Look after yourselves. Ron
I was there a few weeks ago, starting from Winchcombe. An added highlight was catching a Routemaster bus into Broadway. Not sure it would have got under that bridge, had the driver forgotten to turn right into the station!
Hi Rick, it's a lovely place to visit. Ron
Good evening Ron.
It is incredible what the GWSR volunteers have achieved here in such a relatively short time.
There were building on the other platform at Broadway Station when I was last there a few weeks ago. Things are happening there quite quickly. By the look of it, you'd think this was the original GWR buildings, and not built in the late 2010s. Amazing attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
The GWSR Heritage Railway is one of the very few that are financially solvent, and not burdened with debt. I think the connection to The Cotswold Line is very much doable in the future. It could then open up the possibility of direct specials onto GWSR metals from other places, like London and the South East, as well as race day specials from London & The Midlands/North - rather than the current de-train and decant onto bus nonsense at Cheltenham Spa Station, as it the current arrangement.
At the other end of the line, Racecourse Station is walkable from Cheltenham Spa railway station, but the last 1/4 mile needs some work as it is near the busy Evesham road and it has a narrow pavement. There is a bus that get you near there too (Pittville).
I am very excited by their plans and what they have already achieved on The Stanway Viaduct repairs.
Lovely and interesting chat with John the driver.
Great work Ron.
Hope you have a good week.
Paul
Hi Paul, yes they have achieved a lot, and it really is 'The Friendly Line'. It would be great if they could reach the Cotswold line. All they need is money!! Take care. Ron
Hi Ron. A bit behind this week. What a lovely job they made of the rebuilding ,so nice to see. Luckily the pine trees were not removed The GWR really like their pines. I wonder what was the reason ? Poor Syd has a poorly tail. Seems he has overdone the wagging !! Stay safe Pete
I read somewhere that the pines were there to protect the passengers! Go figure. Keep smiling Syd. Ron
Good evening Ron. I hope everyone in your worldwide family is doing well. What a delight awaited us all this morning. It was lovely to see Broadway station on a beautiful day. It really is perfect there. Unfortunately it’s just a little bit out of reach for the elder sister from here. If only it was linked in to Cheltenham still. So nice to see both the steam train and the DMU come into the station. Was there time for coffee and cake in between trains? You get a splendid view of everything along the route with the DMU chuntering along. How did we progress from those to 158s? The GWR is a long line with reaching Broadway and I hope they can continue to afford the coal to run their super steam locos. No travels this week as the elderly back is playing up. I wonder what comes next Friday. Have a good week everyone. 🚂🚃🚄
Hi Marilyn, yes Broadway is a super restoration, nice to spend time there. The volunteers have really done a good job. Sorry to hear about your bad back, it must be bad back week, Pauline is hobbling about saying ooh my back. Put your feet up for a while and take care. Ron
The problem with extending to Honeybourne is financial. The bridges are in a poor state so buying the trackbed would mean a large financial commitment. It would be great to have a mainline connection but Honeybourne is a bit out of the way. A real shame that they can't make a connection at the Cheltenham end, but the original alignment is not feasible.
I understand Network Rail will offer to sell the alignment really cheap to get out of the bridge commitment. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks yes Ron, I heard that as well
What a wonderful restored Merchant Navy class Ron. I learn something new about you all the time. I never knew you had been on Broadway, what show were you in?
Yes lovely engine Simon. I tried to join the can-can girls, but for some reason they didn't want me. Keep smiling. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks And there was me thinking you would look great in a tutu.