The angst at Wakefield City Council made me chuckle, it was almost like they were waiting around the corner and then just chucked some tarmac over the rails! I still enjoyed the video and was a good look at how quickly things moved during that time period
Great video, thanks! Plenty more to talk about on early railways... Far too many people think things started in 1825 (which they didn't by any measure)!
I saw this last year, but forgot to comment. I had no idea the history, but we'd walk that way sometime between Outwood Grange and the Stanley Ferry Lane area. The segment further down runs behind Stanley Grove and was always a nice cut through from that part of Stanley to where Ferry Lane meets the canal and also passes behind the playing fields opposite the Ship Inn. Crazy that it has such history that I never knew about. Always did wonder how long since the tracks had been used.
I had not given much thought to the fact that horses were used with rail. In retrospect, makes perfect sense. One of the reasons I really look forward to your videos is learning those things about history. Didn't realize you had a hidden talent for singing! 😃😃. Always enjoy your productions!
Didn't expect Stanley to rock up into my feed. Use to live there as kid in the 90s/00s. Never knew the significance of the rail tracks down the bottom of the village and always found it odd that they'd lay track that only lead to someone's house...
Catherine always discovers hidden gems of local history! On old maps, the route is likely labeled Smithson's Tramroad. Watched a video of the pre-steam railway industry in Britain. He showed replica carts like Catherine pictures of the Lake Lock. Described how rails progressed from wood boards to iron rails and significant increase in coal haulage for the business. By the development of steam engines, the infrastructure knowledge was in place. Catherine adds the public transport aspect as well. The 1848 & 1849 OS maps for Wakefield shows by 1848, Wakefield Station had a significant railway infrastructure at the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal. The map shows the Smithson's Tramroad running from the northwest to the canal. Another article notes the tramroad opened 1798 and closed 1850, reflecting how names may change over a few decades. By 1848, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway had a significant presence on the south end of Wakefield (another railways and branches) and many small collieries and pits surrounding the town.
Always believe in Coal! 😂Really enjoyable and a brilliant video, shame that you got there after they ripped the rails up. First heard about it online as the rails were damaging cars.
Great video! Another really interesting slice of history from my favourite Yorkshire lass! Have you thought of doing a video on the origin of Yorkshire pudding? ( Yummmm! ) That could be interesting!
In another outstanding example of civic efficiency the last tram rails of Huddersfield Corporation, arguably the first municipal public transport system, were unceremoniously 'accidentally' removed from the vicinity of Huddersfield Bus Station in the 90s/00s. 'They' never put them back, nor the memorial. 'Odd'.
Another excellent video informing about the history of the actual first public railway in recorded history! Take notes Stephenson! It's interesting that it was horse drawn like most early lines until actual Steam locos came about.
In 1825 many of the trains on the Stockton and Darlington Railway were horse-drawn. They didn't fully go over to steam until around 1830. The S&DR was also open access for the first few years with private companies providing the passenger services.
Can someone tell me where Catherine Warr is at the beginning of the video? (street name or whatever) I have been trying to find this spot on Google maps without success.
@@CatherineWarr Thank-you. This made it much easier to find ☺ If the tracks are authentic then I think the remainder should be English Heritage listed before more of them are ripped up.
A'reyt Catherine. WDC eh? What was that you were singing? - "Always believe in". At least the tarmac patch did not drive another smashing video entirely off the rails.
Catherine,Sad to report but the remainder of the track your stood by in your vlog has now been ripped up and all traces of it removed (January 2024) We are only here because of our past, And some jumped up nobody has decided it doesn’t matter.
LOL love that openning.
The angst at Wakefield City Council made me chuckle, it was almost like they were waiting around the corner and then just chucked some tarmac over the rails! I still enjoyed the video and was a good look at how quickly things moved during that time period
That scarf makes me very happy. As does this whole film
Great video, thanks! Plenty more to talk about on early railways... Far too many people think things started in 1825 (which they didn't by any measure)!
Thank you - so interesting - great musical accompaniment, too!
I saw this last year, but forgot to comment. I had no idea the history, but we'd walk that way sometime between Outwood Grange and the Stanley Ferry Lane area. The segment further down runs behind Stanley Grove and was always a nice cut through from that part of Stanley to where Ferry Lane meets the canal and also passes behind the playing fields opposite the Ship Inn. Crazy that it has such history that I never knew about. Always did wonder how long since the tracks had been used.
I had not given much thought to the fact that horses were used with rail. In retrospect, makes perfect sense. One of the reasons I really look forward to your videos is learning those things about history. Didn't realize you had a hidden talent for singing! 😃😃. Always enjoy your productions!
Horse drawn trams, followed by steam trams! (think Toby of The Railway Series), then electric. Very 'zero' carbon!
Really enjoyed watching this.
Didn't expect Stanley to rock up into my feed. Use to live there as kid in the 90s/00s. Never knew the significance of the rail tracks down the bottom of the village and always found it odd that they'd lay track that only lead to someone's house...
Catherine always discovers hidden gems of local history! On old maps, the route is likely labeled Smithson's Tramroad.
Watched a video of the pre-steam railway industry in Britain. He showed replica carts like Catherine pictures of the Lake Lock. Described how rails progressed from wood boards to iron rails and significant increase in coal haulage for the business. By the development of steam engines, the infrastructure knowledge was in place. Catherine adds the public transport aspect as well.
The 1848 & 1849 OS maps for Wakefield shows by 1848, Wakefield Station had a significant railway infrastructure at the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal. The map shows the Smithson's Tramroad running from the northwest to the canal. Another article notes the tramroad opened 1798 and closed 1850, reflecting how names may change over a few decades. By 1848, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway had a significant presence on the south end of Wakefield (another railways and branches) and many small collieries and pits surrounding the town.
Used to live around the corner. Great video. 👍👍
This is so excellent.
Amazing speed by Wakefield Council. Unbelievable.
you still look like a news-reporter for BBC Leeds haha we had very simmer thing in my local hull area love the video
Always believe in Coal! 😂Really enjoyable and a brilliant video, shame that you got there after they ripped the rails up. First heard about it online as the rails were damaging cars.
Great video! Another really interesting slice of history from my favourite Yorkshire lass!
Have you thought of doing a video on the origin of Yorkshire pudding? ( Yummmm! )
That could be interesting!
I've really enjoyed this video. It's a shame most of the rails for this line have been ripped up.
We demand more Spandau Ballet in tour videos.
The first Open Access railway!
In another outstanding example of civic efficiency the last tram rails of Huddersfield Corporation, arguably the first municipal public transport system, were unceremoniously 'accidentally' removed from the vicinity of Huddersfield Bus Station in the 90s/00s. 'They' never put them back, nor the memorial. 'Odd'.
Another excellent video informing about the history of the actual first public railway in recorded history! Take notes Stephenson! It's interesting that it was horse drawn like most early lines until actual Steam locos came about.
In 1825 many of the trains on the Stockton and Darlington Railway were horse-drawn. They didn't fully go over to steam until around 1830. The S&DR was also open access for the first few years with private companies providing the passenger services.
I can't help feeling a bit sorry for those poor horses having to pull 3 tonnes of coal. Even on rails it sounds very heavy.
Can someone tell me where Catherine Warr is at the beginning of the video? (street name or whatever)
I have been trying to find this spot on Google maps without success.
@@CatherineWarr Thank-you. This made it much easier to find ☺
If the tracks are authentic then I think the remainder should be English Heritage listed before more of them are ripped up.
A'reyt Catherine. WDC eh? What was that you were singing? - "Always believe in".
At least the tarmac patch did not drive another smashing video entirely off the rails.
Catherine,Sad to report but the remainder of the track your stood by in your vlog has now been ripped up and all traces of it removed (January 2024) We are only here because of our past, And some jumped up nobody has decided it doesn’t matter.
I have to ask..what about Middleton Railway???