Hi Tony. Amazing interview I love all these old stories, what a great gentleman & railwayman. Some great times had by this gentleman loved it. Hope we hear more from John. Regards Tony keep safe. George.................
Hi George. I have not spoken to John yet. but in a email i received this morning he is well pleased with the way the interview went. and has sent me some great photo's which i will share in a video coming soon. i think at some point i will do a video with his photo's and hope to get a second interview to go along with them....thanks again for your kind comments and look forward to hearing from you again. best wishes Tony and John....
Hi Mark. Exactly you have put the words right where they should be. on the comment page. i have spoken to John and he may be coming back. he has read most of the comments. and is over the moon with the response....thanks again from Tony & John....
History isn't just battles and kings, it's the stories and experiences of people like John. He should write a memoire. Thanks for organising that Tony.
Hi Peter. what can I say you have taken the words right out of my mouth. he knows so much about the area. the first time i spoke to john it was wow he's been there and done that. your welcome... i would like to get John back again for another chit chat. thanks again all the best Tony
These old guys don't realise what a wealth of history they hold between their ears. There's a man near me 96 years old, still driving, but what he's done in his life in rural Ireland could fill an encyclopedia of Social History. When I told him that he should write it down, he just smiled. He attached no value to it!
Hi Peter 12 years back when i lived in Basingstoke, there was an old boy who live next door who was a chauffeur during the war. driving some of the big brass around. and its a shame because i did not get a chance to talk to him in detail about his story. but with John i was over the moon when i ask him if I could interview him about his life on the railways. but yes some people just don't to be reminded of what they have done and been through. its a shame these stories will be forgotten if not told...thanks again for commenting. catch up next time all the best Tony
Morning Tony, what a very interesting gentleman, John sounds like quite a character, he's one of of those people who you can just listen to while he recounts his working life. I think I've said before these men had to learn the route and timeings it was a real responsibility and I've always admired just how skilful these men were. What a privilege to have been able to talk to this gentleman I expect he's also enjoyed recounting his stories. What a brilliant lot of photographs you have and there is one of south shelds and it shows the water tower and signal box and entrance to the station. What a brilliant model you've done, its instantly recognisable so accurate so detailed. I see at the top you've done 22 of the 36 trusses you need, so that's impressive its quite a task and to do it over such a short time. I know you must be keen to install them but it will come, don't burn yourself out. Even putting together this interview takes a lot of work and time and I'm sure I'm speaking for loads of you friends we do appreciate the efforts you put in each week to bring us these inspiring videos. You and your family continue to stay safe have a good week I'm already looking forward to the next one. Eddy xx
Good Morning Eddy. John is a quite a character we spoke for ages. he emailed me today saying how well we worked together on the video. and hopefully we can do it again. now when we go back to the signal box. we now know we have a real live character for the signal box. plus there is more details to add around the box. like his motorbike. the control panel for switching the electrics on for the yard rails. and other little bits and pieces you can not get from the photographs that we have. he did mention a few other bits and pieces like another signal that was at south shields at the other end of the station that was pulled down in the 1920's. before the live rails where put in....truly amazing all this from a comment in last weeks video......thanks again for commenting its always great to here from you....stay safe.....Tony
Thank you Steve. I am sure John will enjoy all the positive feed back he is getting from this video. he has been interviewed before you know. but it lasted a couple of minutes. but i could listen to him for hours. i am glad you have enjoyed the video Steve. looks like we are going to have to re-visit the signal box. to add a few more details.....stay safe my friend......all the best Tony
Lovley video Tony. It was very intresting to hear John's story about what it was like to work in the signal box. Thanks for taking the time to put this wonderful video together.- Nicholas.
That was truly brilliant Tony. Well worth listening to. Thanks for setting that up. It puts everything in context. Look forward to seeing your next update. Roy.
Good morning Roy. I am glad you enjoyed the video. yes your right it does. not only that i have to add more detailing around the signal box. the roof is still progressing and the next video will be an update on how we are getting on with the trusses. only 14 more to go...until next time have a great weekend....Tony
Good morning Alan. i am listening to the video again. as I am replying to comment. as i could listen to him for hours. and yes there are great stories and i hope i can speak to speak to john again. yes he does sound fit for his years. but what a character. thanks again for commenting. until next time stay safe Tony
Hi Ric. you wont believe how much input he has given me to add in and around the station. I have spoken to him a couple times. he's a great character. and his has a lot knowledge to give...thanks again for your interest. and commenting. stay safe my friend...Tony
morning Mr T ive listen to this interview 3 times already love it i hope they more to come? i did send you a few of them pictures when you was doing your water tower great interview keep safe arp
Hi Adi. yes i know what you mean i can not stop listening to him. i had spoken to him before we made they video. and he knows so much about south shields. especially the signal box. i am hoping to have another interview with John soon. because he has more to tell. i remember i still have those photo's. I am glad you enjoyed the video. until next time stay safe my friend....Tony
T, love the way you did this interview. It’s a good thing to remember when our eyes watch a next episode of your South Shields station, definitely puts the stories round the steel road in to a historical perspective. One of many which will add to the visual narrative of your layout. Thanks for sharing!
Your Welcome Vincent. of camera John told me how the signal box looked and there some additional details i can now add to the power box as he called them. which will make this signal box his. once the roof is complete i will change my plans and re-visit the signal box....stay safe all the best Tony
Fascinating interview Tony. John had such a story to tell - and I bet he could provide even more details if he did a follow-up with you sometime. And the pictures worked well to go with the stories. Nice one Tony, Cheers, W :)
Your welcome, I am just so privileged he took the time out and allowed us to the interview him. i think he will come back to talk to us again. at least one thing i have a few more details to go around the signal box. the power box for the supply to the yards and his motor bike.....so i think i have some more work to do to the signal box....catch up with you next time all the best Tony
Tony, that was so different and so interesting. John has certainly had a life on the railways. Had a few chuckles at some of his comments. Thanks John for telling us your memories. Cheers, George
Good morning George. John's memories are as clear as day. and what a character. i could listen to him for hours, and we did. his input will go into the model railway there are certain details i can add around the signal box...but that is another video. stay safe my friend....Tony
Hi Fred. Did you see the Emu at the end of the video in shields station. so far its a popular video. hope you are keeping well my friend....all the best Tony
Good morning John, Johns a true gent for allowing us to tell his story. and what a life story he has. i am hoping he will come back and give us his thoughts on the station. and maybe tell us more about his life.........take care my friend. we will talk soon....Tony
Hi Michael. what a guy John story just had to be told. and i think there could be more from John in the future. thanks again for commenting, cheer's Tony
Eeehh mun, now ye can spend some brass, eh? A royal train and flying scotsman at South Shields. Who would have thought, eh? Cheers and keep safe. enjoying your channel. Arthur
Thank you Arthur. John has watched the video and tells me what a great team we make. but yes even i was taken back when he mentioned the royal train came to shields. but the sad thing there are no photo's anywhere of that day. even john himself said he wished he had brought his camera. but it would be interesting to see what tank engine he's was talking about. the turntable at shields was a small one. only 50ft. diameter. i am sure i will get to bottom of this.....until next time stay safe and enjoy your weekend....John and Tony
Good morning Authur. i spoke again with John. and he has found the loco that pulled the royal train into south shields station. i.ytimg.com/vi/ROzh2SvpiGI/maxresdefault.jpg. he remembers that the driver had waved to him on that day, and the engine only just managed to fit onto the turn table....many thanks Tony
That was a superb interview with a fascinating character, John, he's lived some life, would be interested to hear some of his exploits with the army too?. Thanks Tony, look forward to the next one. Take care and all the best. Brian.
Hi Brian. we spoke for hours before we started the video and never mentioned the army....Hopefully i can persuade john to come back i know he wants to talk more about his time at south shields. especially as a lad on Tyneside during the war years. he had me in stiches a few times. will do buddy you take care to. see you next time after the footie. next week.......cheer's Tony
Fantastic insight Tony with John. I just referenced all those Signal Boxes you were talking about. I worked the Newcastle Signal Box here in New South Wales, Australia. Would be great if you and John could meet up for another interview.
Hi Matthew. thank you for commenting. and i am certain I can get John back for another interview. because he still has a few more stories to tell. it would be interesting to here more from yourself. until next time stay safe. best regards Tony
Tony. What a wonderful fine, fining John and hearing what an interesting life he has had on the railway. And the new photographs you have to enable new construction on your railway. Last week I think I remember you saying that your layout was a figure 8 would there be any chance of watching a train start off and end showing us all the figure 8 without stopping. Once again Tony thank you for your videos. Chris
Hi Chris. John has a story to tell. and i am pleased that he allowed me to interview him. i have spoken to him a couple of times now and i just can not stop listening to him...that could be possible run the train around the circuit....we shall see you in the next comment section. stay safe, Tony
Hi Tony, that was very interesting I must say… Always fascinating to hear the stories of guys who actually worked on the rails back then. Thanks for sharing and a special thanks for the parcel in the week. Very much appreciated and they will be very useful as the first passengers on the new Tetbury station build…Cheers for now, speak very soon mate, Chris
Hi Chris my friend. Phew i am glad you got the parcel. the detail on those figures are fantastic. you could do some really nice close ups when videoing. John is a great guy especially allowing me to interview him. we spent a few hours talking about his live at the south shields signal box....we will speak soon my friend.....take care, look after yourself Tony
A great and interesting interview, Tony. It brought back memories of my early years as a trainspotter. I remember being on the top of the New Castle watching trains, just like those boys in the photo and at Pontop Crossing too. I found it interesting that John worked at Newcastle’s No.3 and No.2 Signal boxes, No.3 box being west end of the station and No.2 being within the station itself. I have signal box diagrams from No.1 and No.3 boxes from the 1950s, but I have been unable to find a diagram for No.2 box. All turnouts and signals were operated by Westinghouse electro-pneumatic turnout motors and signal actuators from about 1906. Advanced stuff for those times. I trust is all going well with truss making for the trainshed roof. Best, Jason.
Hi Jason. I am glad John commented. you know his has been watching the south shields build, since it started. and only just commented last week. i am glad he did. whish means we have a new real life character for the signal box at south shields. i was fascinated by the signal box over the tracks. and how he had to walk over the lines to get to the power box. i am hoping we can get him back if i am still stuck in the process of a long build. i have done 22 trusses now only 14 left to do. obviously with the football. i dont think i am going to get many done this weekend. but we shall see. i think i only climb up the castle tower once to see the trains. when i was a young lad. i will ask john about the diagram of box 2 next we speak....all the best Tony
Hi Richard, you can say that again. John is a character i could listen to all day. and hope more people like him would come forward and give there accounts of there lives. whether it be on the railways, shipyards or even in the army. until next time stay safe....Tony
It is unbelievable to see how young lads, were allowed to perch on a small area with limited fencing over a busy railway junction. Even as an adult it looks rather dangerous.
Good Morning Alan. i guess kids back then had no fear. even us as kids were always out and about. i remember playing on the coal stacks at Chicester sidings as a kid never gave a though about safety. i got caught one day by a policeman he was waiting for me as i was sliding down the stack in a sack, it was fun. and boy did i get it when i got home. I never played there again. i just stuck to the parks after that. thanks again for commenting all the best Tony
According to the Royal train list at York the train was: 18-19/10/1967, Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle Central. Jarrow to Billingham. Billingham to Darlington. Darlington to King's Lynn. HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. Train 31209, 325, 806, 2013, 2901, 499, 798, 799, BG, 5155. Still unfortunately no help on the tank engine. Was there a tank engine assigned at Jarrow for shunting that could have been used as the main engine was serviced? Most likely a LNER J2 or a Thompson L1. Arthur
Incredible information Arthur. i have a photo of a V3 on the turntable at south shields. but its BR black. now then John says it was a simular engine but in Darlington green. as the turntable is only 50ft long. its all interesting stuff. many thanks for commenting...all the best Tony & John
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN I was brought up by my Grandfather, when I was at primary school most of my friends were retired 😬, I loved hearing the stories of when they started working on the farms with heavy horse.
Sounds like hard work back on the farm back then. My grandfather was also a farmer. but he died when i was a young lad of about 3. i have seen a photo's of us with him. and in the background was a huge barn. and you can just some huge wheels no idea what that could have been. love old histories thank you for sharing......Tony
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN back in the early days on my Grandfather's farm there were 5 men that lived in the bothie, Gran and Grandad had 4 children, my Gran had to feed everyone and do the washing. They had to get up at 5 in the morning to see to the horse before they got their breakfast at 6 before starting work. The horse always came first. No washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, central heating or luxuries of any kind really just hard working people that enjoyed life. Imagine asking a potential bride of today to marry into that!!! Take care Tony, it's great talking to you.
Thanks Tony and John, a great bit of Nostalgie,
Your welcome. we had a great time putting the video together....all the best Tony & John
Hi Tony. Amazing interview I love all these old stories, what a great gentleman & railwayman. Some great times had by this gentleman loved it. Hope we hear more from John. Regards Tony keep safe. George.................
Hi George. I have not spoken to John yet. but in a email i received this morning he is well pleased with the way the interview went. and has sent me some great photo's which i will share in a video coming soon. i think at some point i will do a video with his photo's and hope to get a second interview to go along with them....thanks again for your kind comments and look forward to hearing from you again. best wishes Tony and John....
Excellent interview how interesting coming from the horses mouth absolutely brilliant thankyou
Hi Mark. Exactly you have put the words right where they should be. on the comment page. i have spoken to John and he may be coming back. he has read most of the comments. and is over the moon with the response....thanks again from Tony & John....
History isn't just battles and kings, it's the stories and experiences of people like John. He should write a memoire.
Thanks for organising that Tony.
Hi Peter. what can I say you have taken the words right out of my mouth. he knows so much about the area. the first time i spoke to john it was wow he's been there and done that. your welcome... i would like to get John back again for another chit chat. thanks again all the best Tony
These old guys don't realise what a wealth of history they hold between their ears. There's a man near me 96 years old, still driving, but what he's done in his life in rural Ireland could fill an encyclopedia of Social History. When I told him that he should write it down, he just smiled. He attached no value to it!
Hi Peter 12 years back when i lived in Basingstoke, there was an old boy who live next door who was a chauffeur during the war. driving some of the big brass around. and its a shame because i did not get a chance to talk to him in detail about his story. but with John i was over the moon when i ask him if I could interview him about his life on the railways. but yes some people just don't to be reminded of what they have done and been through. its a shame these stories will be forgotten if not told...thanks again for commenting. catch up next time all the best Tony
Hi TONY, great video superb interview well done & cheers to JOHN stay safe all the best to you both , TONY [ GRIFFIN STATION ].
Hi Tony. what a great fella is john. guess what he maybe coming back. thanks again for commenting...from Tony & John
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN that`s great looking forward to the next interview TONY.
Morning Tony, what a very interesting gentleman, John sounds like quite a character, he's one of of those people who you can just listen to while he recounts his working life. I think I've said before these men had to learn the route and timeings it was a real responsibility and I've always admired just how skilful these men were. What a privilege to have been able to talk to this gentleman I expect he's also enjoyed recounting his stories. What a brilliant lot of photographs you have and there is one of south shelds and it shows the water tower and signal box and entrance to the station. What a brilliant model you've done, its instantly recognisable so accurate so detailed. I see at the top you've done 22 of the 36 trusses you need, so that's impressive its quite a task and to do it over such a short time. I know you must be keen to install them but it will come, don't burn yourself out. Even putting together this interview takes a lot of work and time and I'm sure I'm speaking for loads of you friends we do appreciate the efforts you put in each week to bring us these inspiring videos. You and your family continue to stay safe have a good week I'm already looking forward to the next one. Eddy xx
Good Morning Eddy. John is a quite a character we spoke for ages. he emailed me today saying how well we worked together on the video. and hopefully we can do it again. now when we go back to the signal box. we now know we have a real live character for the signal box. plus there is more details to add around the box. like his motorbike. the control panel for switching the electrics on for the yard rails. and other little bits and pieces you can not get from the photographs that we have. he did mention a few other bits and pieces like another signal that was at south shields at the other end of the station that was pulled down in the 1920's. before the live rails where put in....truly amazing all this from a comment in last weeks video......thanks again for commenting its always great to here from you....stay safe.....Tony
What an amazing story of life on the railways from a great story teller, plus some great pictures as well. Great video Tony.
Thank you Steve. I am sure John will enjoy all the positive feed back he is getting from this video. he has been interviewed before you know. but it lasted a couple of minutes. but i could listen to him for hours. i am glad you have enjoyed the video Steve. looks like we are going to have to re-visit the signal box. to add a few more details.....stay safe my friend......all the best Tony
Lovley video Tony. It was very intresting to hear John's story about what it was like to work in the signal box. Thanks for taking the time to put this wonderful video together.- Nicholas.
Thank you Nicholas. John life story should be turned into a book. thanks again buddy. all the best Tony
That was truly brilliant Tony. Well worth listening to. Thanks for setting that up. It puts everything in context. Look forward to seeing your next update. Roy.
Good morning Roy. I am glad you enjoyed the video. yes your right it does. not only that i have to add more detailing around the signal box. the roof is still progressing and the next video will be an update on how we are getting on with the trusses. only 14 more to go...until next time have a great weekend....Tony
Just love listening to the old people telling stories about their lives,he still sounds quite fit four his years 👍
Good morning Alan. i am listening to the video again. as I am replying to comment. as i could listen to him for hours. and yes there are great stories and i hope i can speak to speak to john again. yes he does sound fit for his years. but what a character. thanks again for commenting. until next time stay safe Tony
Excellent, very interesting and entertaining John. Many thanks for sharing.
Great idea Tony. I’ll bet you got some great reference material too.
Hi Ric. you wont believe how much input he has given me to add in and around the station. I have spoken to him a couple times. he's a great character. and his has a lot knowledge to give...thanks again for your interest. and commenting. stay safe my friend...Tony
morning Mr T
ive listen to this interview 3 times already
love it i hope they more to come?
i did send you a few of them pictures when you was doing your water tower
great interview
keep safe arp
Hi Adi. yes i know what you mean i can not stop listening to him. i had spoken to him before we made they video. and he knows so much about south shields. especially the signal box. i am hoping to have another interview with John soon. because he has more to tell. i remember i still have those photo's. I am glad you enjoyed the video. until next time stay safe my friend....Tony
T, love the way you did this interview. It’s a good thing to remember when our eyes watch a next episode of your South Shields station, definitely puts the stories round the steel road in to a historical perspective. One of many which will add to the visual narrative of your layout. Thanks for sharing!
Your Welcome Vincent. of camera John told me how the signal box looked and there some additional details i can now add to the power box as he called them. which will make this signal box his. once the roof is complete i will change my plans and re-visit the signal box....stay safe all the best Tony
Fascinating interview Tony. John had such a story to tell - and I bet he could provide even more details if he did a follow-up with you sometime. And the pictures worked well to go with the stories. Nice one Tony, Cheers, W :)
Your welcome, I am just so privileged he took the time out and allowed us to the interview him. i think he will come back to talk to us again. at least one thing i have a few more details to go around the signal box. the power box for the supply to the yards and his motor bike.....so i think i have some more work to do to the signal box....catch up with you next time all the best Tony
Tony, that was so different and so interesting. John has certainly had a life on the railways. Had a few chuckles at some of his comments. Thanks John for telling us your memories. Cheers, George
Good morning George. John's memories are as clear as day. and what a character. i could listen to him for hours, and we did. his input will go into the model railway there are certain details i can add around the signal box...but that is another video. stay safe my friend....Tony
Cracking interview Tony what a great railwayman, I’m sure all will appreciate this 👌😎Fred
Hi Fred. Did you see the Emu at the end of the video in shields station. so far its a popular video. hope you are keeping well my friend....all the best Tony
Lovely interview Tony, and some great stories with some really interesting pictures to match, thoroughly enjoyed it mate, cheers for now Tony, John
Good morning John, Johns a true gent for allowing us to tell his story. and what a life story he has. i am hoping he will come back and give us his thoughts on the station. and maybe tell us more about his life.........take care my friend. we will talk soon....Tony
Fascinating video Tony and very enjoyable. Thanks for posting
Stay safe and well
Michael
Hi Michael. what a guy John story just had to be told. and i think there could be more from John in the future. thanks again for commenting, cheer's Tony
Eeehh mun, now ye can spend some brass, eh? A royal train and flying scotsman at South Shields. Who would have thought, eh? Cheers and keep safe. enjoying your channel.
Arthur
Thank you Arthur. John has watched the video and tells me what a great team we make. but yes even i was taken back when he mentioned the royal train came to shields. but the sad thing there are no photo's anywhere of that day. even john himself said he wished he had brought his camera. but it would be interesting to see what tank engine he's was talking about. the turntable at shields was a small one. only 50ft. diameter. i am sure i will get to bottom of this.....until next time stay safe and enjoy your weekend....John and Tony
Good morning Authur. i spoke again with John. and he has found the loco that pulled the royal train into south shields station.
i.ytimg.com/vi/ROzh2SvpiGI/maxresdefault.jpg.
he remembers that the driver had waved to him on that day, and the engine only just managed to fit onto the turn table....many thanks Tony
That was a superb interview with a fascinating character, John, he's lived some life, would be interested to hear some of his exploits with the army too?. Thanks Tony, look forward to the next one. Take care and all the best. Brian.
Hi Brian. we spoke for hours before we started the video and never mentioned the army....Hopefully i can persuade john to come back i know he wants to talk more about his time at south shields. especially as a lad on Tyneside during the war years. he had me in stiches a few times. will do buddy you take care to. see you next time after the footie. next week.......cheer's Tony
Fantastic insight Tony with John.
I just referenced all those Signal Boxes you were talking about.
I worked the Newcastle Signal Box here in New South Wales, Australia.
Would be great if you and John could meet up for another interview.
Hi Matthew. thank you for commenting. and i am certain I can get John back for another interview. because he still has a few more stories to tell. it would be interesting to here more from yourself. until next time stay safe. best regards Tony
hi tony . i enjoyed that a lot so interesting like to hear some more if possible. thanks a lot tom.
Thank you Thomas. i could listen to John for hours. i think i did with the first phone call........stay safe....cheer's Tony
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN you too tony. have a great weekend. tom.
Thanks John for telling of your time on the railways, really interesting tales. Peter in Sunderland
Hi Peter, what can I say about John. i could listen to his life and times all day. he's a true gem....cheer's Tony
Tony. What a wonderful fine, fining John and hearing what an interesting life he has had on the railway. And the new photographs you have to enable new construction on your railway. Last week I think I remember you saying that your layout was a figure 8 would there be any chance of watching a train start off and end showing us all the figure 8 without stopping. Once again Tony thank you for your videos. Chris
Hi Chris. John has a story to tell. and i am pleased that he allowed me to interview him. i have spoken to him a couple of times now and i just can not stop listening to him...that could be possible run the train around the circuit....we shall see you in the next comment section. stay safe, Tony
Hi Tony, that was very interesting I must say… Always fascinating to hear the stories of guys who actually worked on the rails back then. Thanks for sharing and a special thanks for the parcel in the week. Very much appreciated and they will be very useful as the first passengers on the new Tetbury station build…Cheers for now, speak very soon mate, Chris
Hi Chris my friend. Phew i am glad you got the parcel. the detail on those figures are fantastic. you could do some really nice close ups when videoing. John is a great guy especially allowing me to interview him. we spent a few hours talking about his live at the south shields signal box....we will speak soon my friend.....take care, look after yourself Tony
A great and interesting interview, Tony. It brought back memories of my early years as a trainspotter. I remember being on the top of the New Castle watching trains, just like those boys in the photo and at Pontop Crossing too.
I found it interesting that John worked at Newcastle’s No.3 and No.2 Signal boxes, No.3 box being west end of the station and No.2 being within the station itself. I have signal box diagrams from No.1 and No.3 boxes from the 1950s, but I have been unable to find a diagram for No.2 box. All turnouts and signals were operated by Westinghouse electro-pneumatic turnout motors and signal actuators from about 1906. Advanced stuff for those times.
I trust is all going well with truss making for the trainshed roof. Best, Jason.
Hi Jason. I am glad John commented. you know his has been watching the south shields build, since it started. and only just commented last week. i am glad he did. whish means we have a new real life character for the signal box at south shields. i was fascinated by the signal box over the tracks. and how he had to walk over the lines to get to the power box. i am hoping we can get him back if i am still stuck in the process of a long build. i have done 22 trusses now only 14 left to do. obviously with the football. i dont think i am going to get many done this weekend. but we shall see. i think i only climb up the castle tower once to see the trains. when i was a young lad. i will ask john about the diagram of box 2 next we speak....all the best Tony
Fantastic vid and interveiw thanks tony
Your welcome Dylan, I am glad you enjoyed the video. take care buddy....Tony
That was fantastic! Thank you for making this video!
Your welcome. it was great to just listen to john. what a character.........stay safe. all the best Tony
Great video, social history at its best.
Thank you Keith. i am glad that you have enjoyed John's account on the railways....what a character....many thanks Tony
Brilliant, sounds like a great chap.
Hi Scott he is and there is no airs or graces with him. what you see is what you get. many thanks for commenting. best wishes Tony
Brilliant video, what a life!
Hi Richard, you can say that again. John is a character i could listen to all day. and hope more people like him would come forward and give there accounts of there lives. whether it be on the railways, shipyards or even in the army. until next time stay safe....Tony
Good nice video 👍🎥👍👍👍.
Greetings Gert
Thank you Gert, alles gute tony
Very interesting video. Thank you. Hope you are keeping well. Mo
Hi Mo. I am good my friend. I am glad you enjoyed the video....stay safe.......all the best Tony
good vid keep up the good vid on the layout tony stay safe from lee
Thank you Lee for commenting......cheer's Tony
It is unbelievable to see how young lads, were allowed to perch on a small area with limited fencing over a busy railway junction. Even as an adult it looks rather dangerous.
Good Morning Alan. i guess kids back then had no fear. even us as kids were always out and about. i remember playing on the coal stacks at Chicester sidings as a kid never gave a though about safety. i got caught one day by a policeman he was waiting for me as i was sliding down the stack in a sack, it was fun. and boy did i get it when i got home. I never played there again. i just stuck to the parks after that. thanks again for commenting all the best Tony
According to the Royal train list at York the train was: 18-19/10/1967, Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle Central. Jarrow to Billingham. Billingham to Darlington. Darlington to King's Lynn.
HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
Train 31209, 325, 806, 2013, 2901, 499, 798, 799, BG, 5155. Still unfortunately no help on the tank engine. Was there a tank engine assigned at Jarrow for shunting that could have been used as the main engine was serviced? Most likely a LNER J2 or a Thompson L1. Arthur
Incredible information Arthur. i have a photo of a V3 on the turntable at south shields. but its BR black. now then John says it was a simular engine but in Darlington green. as the turntable is only 50ft long. its all interesting stuff. many thanks for commenting...all the best Tony & John
Click the like button to this comment if you want John back again......thank you everyone and thank you John........
Real life stories are the best 😁
Hi there Bara. very true. and it was all down to John leaving us a comment last week. Brilliant. all the best Tony
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN I was brought up by my Grandfather, when I was at primary school most of my friends were retired 😬, I loved hearing the stories of when they started working on the farms with heavy horse.
Sounds like hard work back on the farm back then. My grandfather was also a farmer. but he died when i was a young lad of about 3. i have seen a photo's of us with him. and in the background was a huge barn. and you can just some huge wheels no idea what that could have been. love old histories thank you for sharing......Tony
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN back in the early days on my Grandfather's farm there were 5 men that lived in the bothie, Gran and Grandad had 4 children, my Gran had to feed everyone and do the washing. They had to get up at 5 in the morning to see to the horse before they got their breakfast at 6 before starting work. The horse always came first. No washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, central heating or luxuries of any kind really just hard working people that enjoyed life. Imagine asking a potential bride of today to marry into that!!!
Take care Tony, it's great talking to you.
Everything is to easy these days.......with all the mod cons....likewise my friend. cheer's Tony
Sorry Tony,I will watch it later, watching north eastern on telly (Vera).
No Problem Jan. i like watching Vera toooooo. catch up later. stay safe Tony
@@TONYNORTHEASTERN Friday night is North-Easter night here 😃
Like it.........take care, stay safe.....Tony