Fabulous Mike. My earliest memory in life is my dad taking me to Leamington Spa from Coventry by train. We were pulled by a steam locomotive which were at the very end of their lives (1966). Fast-forward many years and I worked as a coalman and would occasionally load up at the coal-yard that stood next to the stunning old signal box. One day, while waiting our turn to get into the yard I chanced my luck and went up to the box, and fortunately the signalman allowed me in to have a look around. What a place! Fast-forward a few more years and I began my career as a freight guard at LMS. In those days wagons and loco's were still stored in the yard at the north-end of the station, with access via a ground-frame that needed release to get into it. Regular turns included working the bubble-car on the Stratford branch, and if you had the early turn on the right day the driver would stop outside Bearley West Jcn Signal Box while you dropped off the filled water containers as it had no running water! Class 150's were just starting to make their presence but I loved working those heritage sets. How today's passengers would cope with doors that needed opening by the passengers themselves lord only knows.
What a fantastic account of your early years from this area Julian. My early thoughts from this area was when I was about eleven catching a 1st generation DMU to Leamington Spa from Coventry, then getting a Midland Red bus outside the station to the Gaydon Air show which I did a few times when it was a V bomber station. I think the line from Kenilworth to Berkswell was still being used then. Thanks again from your Comment which was a great read, Mike.
Remember the water buckets coming on occasion for filling up at Leamington. There was of course the occasional cry for a pilot an when the branch went down. Many happy days 🤔 🤓
A, wonderful station Mike, so bright and cheerful, the tubs of flowers are amazing, i was last there back in August Bank Holiday 2018 and i too caught Colas Darth on enginners, think it was 70084.Great shots there inc two more nice Redsheds! Nice you caught up with Colin and friends there. As always enjoyed! Cheers Nick.
A wonderful station it is Nick, its easy for me to get there but I bet I only go no more than twice a year. Indeed it was great to meet up with Colin again which was a lot easier than going to Scotland. Have a good weekend as I think the weather is going to be ok which makes a change, Mike.
This is my local station and I have been a subscriber to your channel for a while now it would've been nice to say hello. LMS is a great station with a great variation of traffic, another great video also.
We firm I must thank you for subscribing to my channel which I do appreciate. Yes as you live near you will know what good time there are during the day at this station, cheers Andy for your comment, regards Mike.
Fantastic coverage of the workings we saw together Mike, especially 66781 being crossed by the Colas 70, whichas you know i got bowled for on the wrong platform lol. Was a very nice day out in the sunshine and will have to make it an annual event. Thanks for sharing Mike, and also thank you for promoting my channel as well Take care and best regards mate, Colin.
Yes Colin it was great to meet you and your mates , maybe we could meet somewhere ease if you do a annual meet up. Have a good May bank holiday if you are doing something special regards Mike.
Superb shots and captures there Mike. Nice sounds and action. 68011 was great, a good amount of freight too, with the Colas 70s on engineers. Very nice indeed! Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing! Take care, have an awesome day and all the best! Jamie
Great video 😎👍🏽 Brilliant… those Chiltern 68’s 💨💨🙂👍🏽I always used to love that extremely tall signal at the North junction where the lines divide to Warwick and Coventry, although the new replacement LED one in this video seems a little shorter? 🤔
Some brilliant freight in this one, that crossover with 66781 and the Colas 70 was ace. Always good to see the 68s still hauling proper trains for Chiltern
Yes that crossover was very tight, I thought I could get blocked but it turned out ok. I do agree with you about Chiltern still using proper trains. Thank you for your comment.
I was sat with a broken down motorbike on the Fosse Way where this line crossed it near Southam a few years back, waiting for the RAC. I couldn't believe how busy the line was, it seemed like an endless procession of freight interspersed with Chilterns and Cross Country passenger trains. Great video as usual.
Oh sorry to hear you had problems with your bike Nigel, but with the trains passing it kept your mind occupied while waiting for help. Thank you for making this comment, regards Mike.
Nice filming and content Mike, in the first part , I think I saw an HST with a body kit to make it look more modern in this image conscious world .😊 Thanks again ATB
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Fabulous Mike. My earliest memory in life is my dad taking me to Leamington Spa from Coventry by train. We were pulled by a steam locomotive which were at the very end of their lives (1966). Fast-forward many years and I worked as a coalman and would occasionally load up at the coal-yard that stood next to the stunning old signal box. One day, while waiting our turn to get into the yard I chanced my luck and went up to the box, and fortunately the signalman allowed me in to have a look around. What a place!
Fast-forward a few more years and I began my career as a freight guard at LMS. In those days wagons and loco's were still stored in the yard at the north-end of the station, with access via a ground-frame that needed release to get into it. Regular turns included working the bubble-car on the Stratford branch, and if you had the early turn on the right day the driver would stop outside Bearley West Jcn Signal Box while you dropped off the filled water containers as it had no running water!
Class 150's were just starting to make their presence but I loved working those heritage sets. How today's passengers would cope with doors that needed opening by the passengers themselves lord only knows.
What a fantastic account of your early years from this area Julian.
My early thoughts from this area was when I was about eleven catching a 1st generation DMU to Leamington Spa from Coventry, then getting a Midland Red bus outside the station to the Gaydon Air show which I did a few times when it was a V bomber station.
I think the line from Kenilworth to Berkswell was still being used then.
Thanks again from your Comment which was a great read, Mike.
Remember the water buckets coming on occasion for filling up at Leamington. There was of course the occasional cry for a pilot an when the branch went down. Many happy days 🤔 🤓
Great bit of footage from a nice station. Freight and 68s on passenger trains always nice to see
It sure is a nice old station, cheers.
Fantastic shots of the freight and Chilton railways. Looks like a good place to get some freight 😊
Thank you very much Andy, yes get up there and give it ago.
A, wonderful station Mike, so bright and cheerful, the tubs of flowers are amazing, i was last there back in August Bank Holiday 2018 and i too caught Colas Darth on enginners, think it was 70084.Great shots there inc two more nice Redsheds! Nice you caught up with Colin and friends there. As always enjoyed! Cheers Nick.
A wonderful station it is Nick, its easy for me to get there but I bet I only go no more than twice a year.
Indeed it was great to meet up with Colin again which was a lot easier than going to Scotland.
Have a good weekend as I think the weather is going to be ok which makes a change, Mike.
@@antman09ful1Hope your right Mike and sure it will be.
Nice parallel move with the 172 coming out of the bay platform.
Great variety of trains. Thanks
Thank you very much for watching my video, the train coming out of the bay platform mate was a new class 196 to Nuneaton.
This is my local station and I have been a subscriber to your channel for a while now it would've been nice to say hello. LMS is a great station with a great variation of traffic, another great video also.
We firm I must thank you for subscribing to my channel which I do appreciate.
Yes as you live near you will know what good time there are during the day at this station, cheers Andy for your comment, regards Mike.
Fantastic coverage of the workings we saw together Mike, especially 66781 being crossed by the Colas 70, whichas you know i got bowled for on the wrong platform lol. Was a very nice day out in the sunshine and will have to make it an annual event. Thanks for sharing Mike, and also thank you for promoting my channel as well
Take care and best regards mate, Colin.
Yes Colin it was great to meet you and your mates , maybe we could meet somewhere ease if you do a annual meet up.
Have a good May bank holiday if you are doing something special regards Mike.
Superb shots and captures there Mike. Nice sounds and action. 68011 was great, a good amount of freight too, with the Colas 70s on engineers. Very nice indeed! Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing! Take care, have an awesome day and all the best! Jamie
Many thanks for your comment Jamie, I enjoyed my time there, regards Mike.
@antman09ful1 Anytime Mike! Glad to hear. Cheers, Jamie
Excellent video Mike, certainly a good local spot for freight!
Thank you very much Andrew, you have also filmed there if I remember correctly in the past.
Regards Mike
@@antman09ful1 indeed, to see a pair of railtours a couple of years back. Long overdue another visit though.
Great video 😎👍🏽 Brilliant… those Chiltern 68’s 💨💨🙂👍🏽I always used to love that extremely tall signal at the North junction where the lines divide to Warwick and Coventry, although the new replacement LED one in this video seems a little shorter? 🤔
Cheers for sharing your thoughts on what you liked about this video matey. take care Mike.
Super footage from a very nice location. There's also a very decent pub nearby selling very tasty real ale.....a spotters dream !
Well Matthew you are the main man when it comes to proper pubs, cheers for your comment Mike.
Some brilliant freight in this one, that crossover with 66781 and the Colas 70 was ace. Always good to see the 68s still hauling proper trains for Chiltern
Yes that crossover was very tight, I thought I could get blocked but it turned out ok.
I do agree with you about Chiltern still using proper trains.
Thank you for your comment.
Very good video mate. Nice to meet up with Colin at Leamington Spa. Thanks for sharing Mike and keep up the good work 👍
Cheers always good to meet up with other RUclipsrs and guys who watch my video Arnold, regards Mike.
I was sat with a broken down motorbike on the Fosse Way where this line crossed it near Southam a few years back, waiting for the RAC. I couldn't believe how busy the line was, it seemed like an endless procession of freight interspersed with Chilterns and Cross Country passenger trains. Great video as usual.
Oh sorry to hear you had problems with your bike Nigel, but with the trains passing it kept your mind occupied while waiting for help.
Thank you for making this comment, regards Mike.
Great video Mike. I do like this line and it's variety in traffic. 😁
Cheers Ben.
Nice filming and content Mike, in the first part , I think I saw an HST with a body kit to make it look more modern in this image conscious world .😊 Thanks again ATB
I think I know how you are thinking Ian, cheers for watching and thanks for your comment, Mike.
Excellent footage as always 👍
Thank you mate.
Its a great station spent some good times there but have not been there for 10yrs infact i think its where i first met you mate
Mate I think you are right we did meet there all them years ago when we were filming some class 37s.
Nice video Mike :)
Thanks Simon.
Not wrong it is a good place. Good to see some 70's.
Thanks David, yes I do like to visit this station, and was good to meet other enthusiasts. ATB Mike.
A good video Mike 😊
Cheers Graham for your interest, regards Mike.
Great shots there Mike, not as good as when I was there in the 80's but it's still a nice video, well done. 🤓
Indeed not Tony, but the station this looks the same, cheers Mike.
That does look a good station to film at Mike and nice to see silver 68
Oh yes Andrew you would have a great time there, cheers for watching, Mike.
Nice video of my home town. By rights should be Royal but I’m not to politics
Yes you are right about the Royal, thank you for reminding my.