A perfect film showing the long high level part of the S&C when the threat of closure was strong in 1983. It proves the advertising slogan that Ron Cotton used successfully when marketing the S&C to build up patronage and income: 'It you haven't travelled the Settle and Carlisle in winder, you ain't seen nothing yet'. And yet this winter film, which conveys well the harsh if dramatic landscape, was shot as late as the first week in April, a time of year when in Devon and Cornwall the Spring is well under way.... Many thanks. Excellent sound which picks up the rhythm of the jointed track and the sound of the old dmu.
What an excellent video.Went on the settle carlisle line once with my mate phil.Had a nice day out in carlisle.He has moved to the good old usa now.Every time I see the settle carlisle line it reminds me of him and our day out.Great scenery on route.
Had the Pleasure To Work on the New Complete Relay of the S&C when i was with Network Rail.....Beautiful Line in the Summer....But by God a Killer in the Winter....And don't get me on about the Ghosts!!!...lol
Glad you liked it. It was meant to be my pension, if the line had closed. Imagine having a similar view of the Waverley......everyone would have wanted one. At the same time, I was not sorry to forego this opportunity, to have the line stay open. Regards, Alan.
Not in 1983. Apart from the 14X series, the second generation DMU's were not introduced until 1984/85. Judging from the horn and the noise from the vacuum brake valve heard at 6.35, it's most certainly a first generation DMU of some sort.
A perfect film showing the long high level part of the S&C when the threat of closure was strong in 1983. It proves the advertising slogan that Ron Cotton used successfully when marketing the S&C to build up patronage and income: 'It you haven't travelled the Settle and Carlisle in winder, you ain't seen nothing yet'. And yet this winter film, which conveys well the harsh if dramatic landscape, was shot as late as the first week in April, a time of year when in Devon and Cornwall the Spring is well under way.... Many thanks. Excellent sound which picks up the rhythm of the jointed track and the sound of the old dmu.
What an excellent video.Went on the settle carlisle line once with my mate phil.Had a nice day out in carlisle.He has moved to the good old usa now.Every time I see the settle carlisle line it reminds me of him and our day out.Great scenery on route.
Very happy this line stayed open - wouldn't mind the privilege of being able to travel up and down it someday...
Had the Pleasure To Work on the New Complete Relay of the S&C when i was with Network Rail.....Beautiful Line in the Summer....But by God a Killer in the Winter....And don't get me on about the Ghosts!!!...lol
Thanks Dave.
Great Video, I have subscribed.
Glad you liked it. It was meant to be my pension, if the line had closed. Imagine having a similar view of the Waverley......everyone would have wanted one. At the same time, I was not sorry to forego this opportunity, to have the line stay open. Regards, Alan.
What year was this shot in?
What is that flash at 4:26 anyone?
And it’s up in the morning, lads
In wind, snow and hail
Hold fast to your hammers, lads
And lay another rail
Standard DMU, sorry I don't know the exact type.
what type of train was it?
not in 1983?
could have been a 156 but I'm not sure (1% sure)
Not in 1983. Apart from the 14X series, the second generation DMU's were not introduced until 1984/85.
Judging from the horn and the noise from the vacuum brake valve heard at 6.35, it's most certainly a first generation DMU of some sort.