This brings back memories! Myself and a friend actually managed to walk right through to the North end. It was during the 1980s (can't remember exactly which year!). Looking back, it was a bit stupid. There were 2 roof fall debris piles. After that 1st one seen in the video, the water is a bit deep as it backs up behind the pile. There is another pile of debris further on. It was around Easter time and there had been quite a cold spell with snow just previously. It was warm outside but very cold inside the tunnel. In the first 50 yards or so, there were ice stalagmites all over the floor. It was quite a weird sight. We did actually see one of the blocked tunnel vent shafts from below. It was probably the scariest bit as there was no way of telling what was actually blocking it from down there. Our torches were good for the 1980s but rubbish compared to now. We were obsessed with tunnels and caves for a while. We went through a tunnel near Beverley which must have been Sugar Loaf Tunnel. We also went to Gaping Ghyll but as we were experienced rock climbers (and very tight with cash!) we accessed it via Bar Pot.
My daughter and I walked to Wharram Percy and I was very surprised to see a tunnel portal when we were meant to be visiting a medieval village. I didn't realise the line at Fimber came that way and I've been meaning to go back for a while to see the rest of the line. You're certainly braver than me going in but very interesting to see the same of the tunnel behind the brickwork.
So much amazing building work lies hidden under the Yorkshire countryside. Those people who built all these now disused railway tracks really knew what they were doing and how to get it done . It's such a shame it now all lays unused . Thanks for posting this video it's a great record for people interested in local history.
There were 7 shafts in total, the fenced off one was originally a construction shaft which was then backfilled North to South Shaft No. 1: 230 yds. Shaft No. 2: 420 yds. Airshaft No. 1. Shaft No. 3: 554 yds. Shaft No. 4: 780 yds. Shaft No. 5: 1030 yds. Airshaft No. 2 Shaft No. 6; 1230 yds. Shaft No. 7: 1430 yds. Airshaft No. 3.
Great video!! The number on the wall is a mile post for 5½ miles (each dot next to the number indicates ¼ mile). I'm guessing it's the mileage from the former junction at Malton
Really interesting video. Thanks. New subscriber here 👍🏼😊. What a shame. That collapse is so sad to see. Breaks my heart to see these local tunnels in this state when you consider the amount of work that went into constructing them. We live around 4 miles from Drewton tunnel and that has suffered some minor collapses of course. You can’t begin to imagine how tricky it must have been to lay bricks in there, especially in the air shafts. British engineering at its very best. Now off to watch the other parts of your story 👍🏼😌
12:50 suspect that spoil-heap around vent shaft is just dumped from when they were driving the headings; which when they met up, would allow spoil to be taken out of either end. Same for others.
Think somebody said the Birdsall Estate own it, so makes you wonder if they'll fill it in, be a crying shame if they do, so much history and nostalgia going on there. Looking forward to the next instalments.
@@newmotorcycleguy Never really thought about that, the airshafts are certainly a bit of a danger up top after that first one collapsed those years ago. Did you not feel a little vulnerable when you guys were walking across the top too? Knowing that one airshaft had collapsed and obviously like you said it resulted in being tunnelled through shale at points, that could result in more collapses and those ending up like the sinkhole on the surface you passed. Saying that now you've done it, makes me want to walk the rest of the track now after only doing it to Burdale the other year, didn't realise where the station was and the wife was wanting to walk up to Robert Fuller so you have poked my curiosity to go and have a look when the weather is better.
I am surprised this is accessible ? This is the 2nd vid ive seen on this inside in recent days and the access gate was wide open. Highways England(BR property board successors) may still own it or the Birdsall estate? Hope the dont fill it in.
Very interesting video, surprised to see the drain in the manhole seems to have had some recent brickwork. Could the othe collapse be where that sinkhole was. Take it the tunnel is completely blocked now . I heard of people in the 80s getting past that first collapse you came across but it looks very dangerous now
Outstanding video Pete... very interesting , so thanks. I have been mooching about in the area many years ago.
glad you enjoyed it! It was fun to make and i enjoyed the whole series when i was making it.
Great series, looking forward to continuing on to Malton. Know this area well, thanks for the moyivation to get out there again.
You’re welcome. And great!!
This brings back memories! Myself and a friend actually managed to walk right through to the North end. It was during the 1980s (can't remember exactly which year!). Looking back, it was a bit stupid. There were 2 roof fall debris piles. After that 1st one seen in the video, the water is a bit deep as it backs up behind the pile. There is another pile of debris further on. It was around Easter time and there had been quite a cold spell with snow just previously. It was warm outside but very cold inside the tunnel. In the first 50 yards or so, there were ice stalagmites all over the floor. It was quite a weird sight. We did actually see one of the blocked tunnel vent shafts from below. It was probably the scariest bit as there was no way of telling what was actually blocking it from down there. Our torches were good for the 1980s but rubbish compared to now.
We were obsessed with tunnels and caves for a while. We went through a tunnel near Beverley which must have been Sugar Loaf Tunnel. We also went to Gaping Ghyll but as we were experienced rock climbers (and very tight with cash!) we accessed it via Bar Pot.
Interesting. I’ve also been down gaping ghyll
Great video very informative and helpful
Thanks, I really enjoyed making this series.
My daughter and I walked to Wharram Percy and I was very surprised to see a tunnel portal when we were meant to be visiting a medieval village. I didn't realise the line at Fimber came that way and I've been meaning to go back for a while to see the rest of the line. You're certainly braver than me going in but very interesting to see the same of the tunnel behind the brickwork.
i walk most of the whole line, so stay tuned!
So much amazing building work lies hidden under the Yorkshire countryside. Those people who built all these now disused railway tracks really knew what they were doing and how to get it done . It's such a shame it now all lays unused . Thanks for posting this video it's a great record for people interested in local history.
Thank you!! Yes and I’m certain they built them faster than they do now!
Good investigating making an interesting video.
Thanks. The full version is on here. Plus I want to go back and get past the collapse!! 😮
Great informative & researched video. Filling in a lot of gaps on info I always wondered about, thank you 👍🏼
im trying my best to get everything on this line. we discover some great lost things as we go!
Grew up in Norton/Malton, this is the first i've ever heard of this tunnel. Great video!
really! wow. at the other end of the line, Driffield< nearly everyone knows it! but then it is pretty close!
There were 7 shafts in total, the fenced off one was originally a construction shaft which was then backfilled
North to South
Shaft No. 1: 230 yds.
Shaft No. 2: 420 yds. Airshaft No. 1.
Shaft No. 3: 554 yds.
Shaft No. 4: 780 yds.
Shaft No. 5: 1030 yds. Airshaft No. 2
Shaft No. 6; 1230 yds.
Shaft No. 7: 1430 yds. Airshaft No. 3.
Yea. I’d like to get past that collapse!
Great video!! The number on the wall is a mile post for 5½ miles (each dot next to the number indicates ¼ mile). I'm guessing it's the mileage from the former junction at Malton
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for the info! 👍🏻
Thanks for explore, interesting stuff.
you're welcome. it was a fab day!
Great videos guys keep up the good work 👏
Thank you. Lots more coming!
Great video. Thanks.
Very welcome. Glad you liked it 😊
Really interesting video. Thanks. New subscriber here 👍🏼😊. What a shame. That collapse is so sad to see. Breaks my heart to see these local tunnels in this state when you consider the amount of work that went into constructing them. We live around 4 miles from Drewton tunnel and that has suffered some minor collapses of course. You can’t begin to imagine how tricky it must have been to lay bricks in there, especially in the air shafts. British engineering at its very best. Now off to watch the other parts of your story 👍🏼😌
Thanks. Yea. Proper hard graft building these back then!!
12:50 suspect that spoil-heap around vent shaft is just dumped from when they were driving the headings; which when they met up, would allow spoil to be taken out of either end. Same for others.
possibly
Think somebody said the Birdsall Estate own it, so makes you wonder if they'll fill it in, be a crying shame if they do, so much history and nostalgia going on there. Looking forward to the next instalments.
I think they may fill it. But perhaps they can’t due to ventilation flow or something 🤷🏻♂️
@@newmotorcycleguy Never really thought about that, the airshafts are certainly a bit of a danger up top after that first one collapsed those years ago. Did you not feel a little vulnerable when you guys were walking across the top too? Knowing that one airshaft had collapsed and obviously like you said it resulted in being tunnelled through shale at points, that could result in more collapses and those ending up like the sinkhole on the surface you passed. Saying that now you've done it, makes me want to walk the rest of the track now after only doing it to Burdale the other year, didn't realise where the station was and the wife was wanting to walk up to Robert Fuller so you have poked my curiosity to go and have a look when the weather is better.
@@paulbrown1574 we felt very vulnerable! it'll go with out warning! we walked virtually the entire length and this series ends at malton.
@@newmotorcycleguy really looking forward to the next instalments, thank you for what you've produced so far, really good and really interesting.
@@paulbrown1574 thanks. and youre welcome.
GREAT VID
thank you!
I am surprised this is accessible ? This is the 2nd vid ive seen on this inside in recent days and the access gate was wide open. Highways England(BR property board successors) may still own it or the Birdsall estate? Hope the dont fill it in.
I think they will fill this end in sadly. It’s crazy dangerous in there!
Very interesting video, surprised to see the drain in the manhole seems to have had some recent brickwork. Could the othe collapse be where that sinkhole was. Take it the tunnel is completely blocked now . I heard of people in the 80s getting past that first collapse you came across but it looks very dangerous now
i think you are right on that sink hole. it was far to dangerous to proceed. It would definitely just come down with no warning, just a sudden drop!