Marsden Rail Darlington

Part of the marsden rail series which were shot at various locations in the 60s on cine camera by engine driver Michael marsden. covered areas include seaham, sunderland, leamside line, Richmond and of course darlington
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[@railwayscene]

Lovely old and interesting video.

[@ericlovett9022]

Fascinating material. Thank you for sharing your memories on this Channel.

[@nostalgictv4104]

Glad you like it. That marsden rail footage is very clear considering it was made with cine cameras

[@aeyb701]

I take it this was filmed in standard or Super 8mm? Even better is that the sound the narrator said he recorded simultaneously..not cheap in those days. Love the authentic rhythm to the chuffing, the motors of the diesels (esp deltics), the sound of wheels over diamonds and points. Really puts me there. So it’s not 4K, hi def whatever. The colours and light create an atmosphere of a time when these engines were just doing regular workings, as you say in the UK. Grimy boiler jackets, dulled but matching (slammer) coaching stock, goods wagons carrying revenue freight, etc. These in-the-day filmings are rare compared to today’s fan trip smart phone video recordings. Plus one really had to know how to handle light versus film speed, and composition since you couldn’t just “crop in post”. Great find and I thank whoever presented this on RUclips as well as the original documenter for having the interest and foresight.

[@ralphmctell5210]

Fantastic history!

[@nostalgictv4104]

Glad you like it

[@saltspringrailway3683]

Fantastic record of a lost world.

[@mensamoo]

'St Frusquin is ready for the next diesel failure' . Steam Gold :-)