Noticed how the motive power for most of the old Southern Western branch lines were dominated by the Midland 2-6-2 Ivatt tank engines in the 60s, as most of the old Southern locos were withdrawn..nice video..
This was fascinating, thank you. I understand that the line to gunnislake only survived because of the poor roads in the area. It seems weird they kept that open but not the bit to callington - I can only think that the station was so far from the actual town that it wasn’t worth keeping?
Thanks! I think you've hit the nail on the head ref why they didn't keep Callington open - the industrial estate is so far from the town centre it just doesn't work! Imagine if the tracks had survived though, how awesome would that heritage railway be!
Another sweet little episode in your current series of hidden gems in Devon(Well, I'd certainly never heard of these lines!). Had any thoughts about trotting along to the local tourist board HQ -I'm sure they would be interested in having access to them in any up-coming campaigns they may be planning....👍🤗🤗
Thank you for your suggestion! It’s great to hear that you’re interested in the railways of Devonport Dockyard. I’ll do my best to dive into this topic!
Noticed how the motive power for most of the old Southern Western branch lines were dominated by the Midland 2-6-2 Ivatt tank engines in the 60s, as most of the old Southern locos were withdrawn..nice video..
Thank you! :-)
As a young teen living in Gunnislake me and my friends used to walk down to Calstock and dare each other to walk over the viaduct!
Really interesting video, many thanks for making and posting L) I just became your 1000th subscriber - well done
Wow, thank you
Thank you for this trip into Devon and Cornwall's Railway History. Most of the stations and lines closed whilst I was still a child.
Thanks so much for your comment - do you have any memories of these lines you're particularly fond of?
There was an old Plymouth / Torbay tram in a garden at Chilsworthy.
This was fascinating, thank you. I understand that the line to gunnislake only survived because of the poor roads in the area. It seems weird they kept that open but not the bit to callington - I can only think that the station was so far from the actual town that it wasn’t worth keeping?
Thanks! I think you've hit the nail on the head ref why they didn't keep Callington open - the industrial estate is so far from the town centre it just doesn't work! Imagine if the tracks had survived though, how awesome would that heritage railway be!
Gunnislake stayed open because it wasn't possible to provide a suitable bus service whereas it was possible from Callington.
Another sweet little episode in your current series of hidden gems in Devon(Well, I'd certainly never heard of these lines!). Had any thoughts about trotting along to the local tourist board HQ -I'm sure they would be interested in having access to them in any up-coming campaigns they may be planning....👍🤗🤗
Glad you like them!
The Callington branch did not go to - Callington! Kelly Bray took the strain!
Is it possible you could have a look at the railways Of Devonport Dockyard.
I recall a book on this subject many years ago but I failed to buy it.
Thank you for your suggestion! It’s great to hear that you’re interested in the railways of Devonport Dockyard. I’ll do my best to dive into this topic!
My great uncle was the driver on this line until 66. On the video last train to Callington.