403. I Walk The Line of 'The Axeman'
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2024
- Having moored adjacent to the former Rugby to Stamford Railway line, established in 1850, I go for a walk along the track bed and mention Dr Richard Beeching, who became known as the ‘Axeman’ for his report published in 1963 entitled ‘The Reshaping of British Railways’, which resulted in the closure of over 2300 stations and the eventual loss of about 6000 rail miles.
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Hi everyone, I’m sorry for any interference you might hear, it’s the wireless microphone, I presume it’s to do with the mic bouncing as I walk. Seems ok otherwise. Cheers Alan
It sounds a bit muffled. Do you have wind noise reduction turned on by mistake? Or is your microphone somewhere under your coat?
Still, I enjoyed your video.
By for now...... 👋❤
@@IJ_ukIt was attached to my coat. The interference isn’t audible on my video, but can be picked up with ear pieces. You Tube have somehow enhanced it. Annoying isn’t it! Glad you enjoyed anyway. Cheers
Evening Alan, that was a most enjoyable walk. It never ceases to amaze me how much history lies within such a very short distance of the canals, and your video really highlights that so well....such a fascinating story that most don't realise is there....many thanks for sharing 🍷🍷
Evening Steve, glad you enjoyed it. As we know, many railways were built close or alongside canals as the ground was relatively level. This one virtually touches the canal, where I filmed. Thanks for commenting, cheers🥂
Hi Alan, I sincerely enjoy your history (heritage) episodes! I guess it's the engineer in me or at least the nostalgic heart in me! Thanks, Bill
Hi Bill that’s good to know thank you so much, all the best.
Hi Alan, thanks for going off the beaten track to show us the railway heritage. You often see little paths leading away from the canal but have no idea what they lead to. I enjoyed seeing the old photos of the stations on the line, thanks 👍
Sorry for the late reply Paul. I’m glad you enjoyed this episode, as I do try and give variety but this type of heritage doesn’t have a great appeal unfortunately. All the best.
Hiya Alan. Consider buying yourself a walking stick t use when going over such difficult pathways. As my daughter pointed out, "It's much easier to learn to walk with a stick BEFORE you have a fall, than afterwards!" Good Luck!
Great idea but I have various sticks thanks Geoff but not ready to use them yet😁. Cheers, all the best.
Hello Alan and Sally and Reggie. I’ve grown up in and around Chicago, Illinois, a railroad center in the middle of the US. When I hear train whistle at night always wonder where the train is going. Lovely sound of home for me. Thank you for sharing your trip with us
Hi Ginger. I’m much the same. I lived just outside London when I was young and although the station was about half a mile away, I could hear whistles in the night, a very comforting sound. All the best.
Hi Alan, My Aunt and Uncle live in the farm house opposite Theddingworth station and the trackbed opposite the station is their farm drive with buildings either side of the trackbed towards Lubenham. Just past their farm along the track is where The Great Train Robbery was filmed shortly after the line closed to all traffic. There’s a photo online somewhere. I’ve walked the line a few times and thoroughly enjoy it. Thanks for another great video. Davey, Leicestershire 👍🏻
Hi Davey, thanks for your comment and appreciaton. You'll be interested to know that in this Friday's vlog, I'll be showing my walk down to Theddingworth Station. I'm interested to know about the filming for the Great Train Robbery film. All the best, take care.
Watching after Crick tut tut.
Hope you and Sally are well.
Mothballing the railway line cuts for the future I am guessing was not a financial option back then.
Listening to Mick Lynch on the Labour proposal to re-nationalise the railways again was enlightening. Since I believe that a nation's essential services should remain in public ownership and not privately owned.
I can just imagine a tank engine pulling 2/3 coaches across the beautiful countryside you've just walked back in the day.
Thanks very much for your time and efforts to produce your vlogs Alan.
Hi David, no alternatives were considered, no planning for the future, if a line lost money it was closed, very backward thinking then. Should have had an eye to the future and preserving track beds. I agree with you about public ownership. Thanks for your appreciation.
It's a shame that the weather change when you were doing so well on your walk. Have a nice weekend.Let's hope it's gonna be dry and sunny.😊
It didn’t matter, I wouldn’t have walked much further any way but the weather had been very changeable that day. You too have a good weekend Christopher, it should be warmer than the last few days.
Thank you for sharing a view of the countryside between Rugby and Market Harborough. A few years ago we traveled the area via hired narrowboat. It was so interesting to see the landscape which wasn't visible from the canals. ❤ Bill and Alice in Idaho USA
Greetings Bill and Alice. I’m glad you enjoyed this particular episode and it brought back some lovely memories for you. Thanks for watching and commenting💙 Best wishes Alan
Thanks Alan, that was a lovely and very interesting walk through the countryside that used to be a railway line with great historic info' and pictures of when the line was in use. Brilliant drone footage also Alan. Take care and all the best. Stevie
That’s very kind of you to say Stevie, I’m pleased you enjoyed this episode. All the best, keep safe and have a great weekend.
Hi Alan - really enjoyable episode. I really liked your walk along the old rail line and your commentary on its history and heritage. Very much in keeping with the expanded scope of your channel. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated. Cheers 👍
Hi Rufus, that’s very kind of you to say, thank you so much. All the best 🤠
Did you have a bumble bee trapped in your jacket Alan? 😀All the best Tricia and Neil.....
Hi both, it’s the wireless microphone, I presume it’s to do with the mic bouncing as I walk, rather than the receiver. It will also depend on how you are listening to it. I’m still trying to work out how best to use wireless mics, I already have three different sets. Cheers
I really enjoy your heritage adventures😊😊😊😊
That’s very kind of you to say Karen, thank you🤠
Hi Alan. Very sad what happened to the railways. Take care. 🍻
It certainly was, as no consideration was given to alternatives or future need. All the best.
Great drone shots, nice part of England.
Many thanks Robin🤠
I like that coat!
Thank you Murray, it was a gift from a viewer at last year’s Crick Boat Show.
Love you amd your
Vids , You are just Brill.
Thank you so much Stephen, much appreciated.
Enjoyed the walk Alen
Thank you Hugh.
Nice work on this video. A bit of history is always a good thing. Alan, i do think you need to put the camera down and fill that hand with a hiking staff before you wind up in the scenery. 😮
Thanks Les, good of you to say. I do have such a staff and a conventional walking stick, the former was good for letterboxing on Dartmoor. Cheers🤠
Nice 1 Alan…
Many thanks👍
Interesting vlog, we do love walking old railway lines!! Alan, a new channel has launched on YT which is all about the history of abandoned lines involving a chap who walks, talks and points out any evidence like tracks or machinery abandoned... its called Tracing the Rails
There is only 1 vlog made recently about the old Shoreham line which is now the downs link in west sussex, we think you would find it very interesting to watch! Xxx
Thank you Lynette, glad you found it of interest. Thanks for letting me know about the new channel, I’ll take a look. Hope all well xx
Always mention Marples when discussing Beeching. Marples was a Tory transport minister investing in road building. Some things never change.
I know all about the Marples controversy but it’s really not a topic for my channel.
@@MyNarrowboatVenture fair enough. 😊👍
good vid on you chamnnel keep up the good vids thanks lee
Many thanks Lee, cheers.
Ooh, I appear to be first 🤗
Yes you are! Well done Karen🤠
Alan a bit of interference on audio. Regards from Chester.
How are you listening Philip. Do you use headphones?
@@MyNarrowboatVenture No I don't Alan, it's the same on my tablet and smart tv soundbar. Thanks for replying.
@@philipjones9458 Hi Philip, it’s the wireless microphone, I presume it’s to do with the mic bouncing as I walk, rather than the receiver. When I'm still, it's ok. I was aware of it, but it seemed worse through headphones and less noticeable otherwise. I remember listening to some of my videos at my brother's home. He is into surround TV and depending on what setting was used, it was either good or awful. I’m still trying to work out how best to use wireless mics, I already have three different sets but they all have issues. Cheers
Hi Alan. I have mentioned before that I originate from the Stamford area where I spent a lot of time as a teenager. Stamford was the home town of the 60´s pop group Cupids inspiration...Yesterday has gone...and a couple more. I hope I´m not boring you with this useless information.
I do recall discussing the railway Roger and no you’re not boring me. I’ve just looked up Cupid’s Inspiration, not a name I recall but I see they’re still going, so full credit to them. All the best.
Alan, I'm afraid to say, that your voice is extremely boring. Add some energy in it!
Why so offensive! It may be boring to you but it’s clear and understandable to others and that’s what viewers want. Can you direct me to one of your vlogs, so I know how it should be done.