Great and informative production! I'm a driver on the ELR, this is a great concept and I'll send it to our trainers. Would be very useful as an MIC with experienced crews adding anecdotes and advice at various spots. Of course in lockdown at the moment a great refresher!
Hiya, I saw that you said you were a driver at the ELR? That's my local and I'm hoping to volunteer when I'm old enough I wanna do either signalling or firing When I'm new what would my first tasks?
@@Northerner_Transport_Hub if you go into the footplate links you start as a loco cleaner. This enables you to learn about the parts of the loco, what they do, what's dangerous etc. Basic safety like not to be moved boards, use of handbrake, shunting, hand signals etc. Not sure about the signalling side, I would think you would shadow current signalmen in a particular box. There's quite a range of boxes from very simple to quite complicated. I guess you would start in the most simple and work your way up. Whichever you choose there will be a training programme and exams to test your knowledge and allow for progression. If you get back in touch when you're ready and let me know what you want to do I'll point you in the right direction for someone to liaise with. Best regards, Andy.
@@v2factoryman I am nearly 16 years of age and volenteer at Dragon Miniature Railway as a cleaner, guard and ticket inspector occasionally. What age do i have to start as and would I have to be accompanied by an adult? I have been going to the ELR for a long long time and know a few of the staff there.
@@Northerner_Transport_Hub is that the one at Dobbies Garden Centre? Not sure what the current policy is regarding young people volunteering unaccompanied, I'll check for you.
I Used to be a diesel driver on the NYMR back in the late 70's into the 80's, theres a few more signals in use now than there was back then.. A good useful video..
Double line one day would be fantastic. But I'm just dreaming here. Pahaps one day in the future, it will be put back to as it was before closure. Fantastic line no the less
Very much doubt it as the line now terminates at Pickering and none too sure the track south could be reinstated! Beeching really did do a hatchet job without thinking about the future!
When going back to double track, it's not just the cost of the rails, sleepers and ballast that needs to be considered. Many of the bridges will now be assessed for a single train passing over. A double track would mean the possibility that two trains could cross a bridge simultaneously, the potential extra load could well exceed the safety limits of many bridges. The cost of strengthening them would probably exceed other costs by some margin.
I used to make these route lering films for the BRB back in the eighties. Cameras mounted in directors saloon and propelled all over the network bt a class 47 or 31.
Thanks for a brilliant trip, once lock down is over shall definitely visit as I've never been. Saw the television series, and enjoyed seeing all the hard work that goes into running a railway. Huge congratulations to all. This video complements the programme.
Great views of the former station at Farwath, what an excellent place to create another Halt , opening up this fascinatingly remote forest to exploration .
Brilliant Film. Very similar to the DVD "From the Footplate" but with informative captions, as to where the train was passing. Makes you want to visit as soon as the Pandemic is over if ever.
Was supposed to be going to Whitby middle of July this year. Our Cottage is just outside Whitby station and see Eric, Repton 1256 and a few others every day. Sadly not this year though, but no worries we have booked again for next year same place, same time.
Such a beautiful trip. It is a shame the wind noise was so noticeable throughout. except for the stops of course. It was so nice to hear the different workings of the loco throughout. Beautiful indeed, thanks! WL
Great perspective of the railway. Interesting signalling terminology at Grosmont, labelling the two platform signals as 'Section' signals. Should they not be identified as 'Starting' signals as signal GC17 beyond the tunnel is both labelled and performs the actual role of a section signal.
50:37 I love those Stainer hooter whistles. I’m guessing it’s because they remind me of my all time favorite single chime whistle, the N&W A and Y class articulated steam whistles.
Is it safe to assume this was double tracked in it's day? I've ridden the line twice when I was very young. The second time was memorable because I spent the entire time with my head out the window looking at the engine and got a smut in my eye and was miserable the whole time home haha.
Went for lunch on the Pullman as a 70th birthday treat, going again for our wedding anniversary in September. Really enjoyed it. One question I have concerns the very low speed limits. What are the various reasons? I guess it is a combination of factors, I have some thoughts as a non railway person but they would be guesses to say the least. An obvious one is safety, another is to reduce wear, another is no reason to rush.
Heritage railways are limited to 25 mph max speed as they are classified as 'light railways'. On the NYMR the slmax speed between Pickering and Grosmont is 25mph. However, when the locos venture into the network rail mainline to Whitby, the speed increases to a maximum of 30 mph as that is the network railway speed limit on the section of track between Grosmont and Whitby. If a loco goes the other way to Battersby, the max speed is up to 45 mph. The lower speed limits will be due to things like curvature of the line, crossings, stations, points, etc,
@@nymrfootage Thak you for your prompt and thorough reply. It explains a lot. To be honest, I dont want to be rattling at 100 mph trying to eat my roast beef, the speed limits are just fine to allow me to enjoy the view and experience. I used to live in Middlesbrough and always loved travelling to Whitby and Scarborough by train.
Yes, most do. If they operate on the mainline to Whitby they have to have a speedo otherwise they can't travel on the network rail mainline. Some of the older locos that operate internally between Grosmont and Pickering only, don't have speedometers. It's up to the drivers judgement to gauge speed. Driver's generally get a good feel for the speed of their loco and can use the section times and mileposts to workout the speed.
@@jerrydowse5061 Those are spring loaded catch points, they will derail any movement heading down the hill unless clipped. This is to prevent vehicles rolling into a train climbing up to Goathland.
Really good video thanks. Can you explain what the fog sighting boards are used for? I've done a Google search to no avail other than maybe a reference point to help the signalman check visibility due to fog?
Yes, that's exactly what it was for. They were certainly used by the NER, but I'm not sure if any other companies used them. If the sign couldn't be seen clearly in daytime then fog operating rules came into effect.
Hello from down under(sydney australia) wonderful scenic journey in a beautiful part of the world,is this line still connected to the br network?cheer's bob.
Why is the "permanent speed restriction" seen at 14.16 marked by temporary speed restriction boards? The restricted section is a very short piece of straight track, with no obvious reason why full line speed can't be maintained. I suspect it's actually a TSR imposed because of a track fault, and the video caption is not accurate.
@@SecondValveSteam You got a good memory. I have a vague recollection but couldn't remember u til I checked the footage and heard 6619 whistle from the rear of the train. Good call.
I loved this video... can you tell me if this video was illustrating both the outward bound and return trip ? I was confused with seeing the same names of places showing up ? My ancestors come from Halifax and surrounding area , but I have never visited and probably never will now (Canada) I could feel something in my spirit move at the beautiful landscapes...almost magical... Unspoiled ..
There isn't a mile zero on the NYMR. Pickering is 6 3/4 and Grosmont is 24 1/4. The zero would be at Rillington Junction where the line once ran to before being closed at part of the Beeching cuts.
Hi guys. Just subscribed now, and already have a few questions for ya's... 1. Where is Platform 1, at Grosmont.? I can see 2, 3 and 4. But can't figure out where platform 1. could be.? Unless it's an old BAY platform, at the other side of the station building on the right, going in the other direction, from when the line continued out of the town the other way. Is this right.? 2. Why did you not SET OFF from platform 2.? Do you not use it, or is there another reason.? 3. Is that the original COALING equipment, or have you had to bring it in from elsewhere.? Great video so far tho.! I'll stop again when I have another question.!😂!. Rich 🥰🥰🥰.
Platform 1 is on the other side of the station. It's on the Esk Valley line that connects Grosmont to Whitby and to Battersby and Middlesbrough. See this video of the Esk Valley line passing through Platform 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i0QIB7mgnnA.html
To answer the other questions, trains for pickering can depart from platform 2, 3 or 4 at Grosmont. Often there will be a train to whitby in 2, whilst the Pickering train is in 3 nd the dining set in 4. The coaling plant was built by members of the railway to their own design. It is I believe the only hopper style of coaling plant in operation in the UK.
It would be reported to the signalman at the next station. The train crew travelling in the opposite would then be advised by the signalman to take extra care and watch out for the sheep encroaching onto the track. The area can then be checked to see if there is a broken fence that the sheep may have passed through.
Wouldn't that be fantastic, and would increase capacity. A lot of slewing has taken place since BR singled the line in the late 60s, so would be difficult in parts, but Goathland to Levisham would be nice, and rebuild the little signal box at Goathland Summit, with the 2 sidings. Who knows, someday....maybe.
So, the line terminates in Pickering, which is around milepost 7. Did the line originally extend another 7 miles, maybe to Marlton? The former r-o-w is certainly obliterated south of the Pickering Station. If the line did extend another 7 miles to Marlton, when was it torn up? Thanks, Norm in New Jersey, USA
Yes the line went to south of Pickerin to join the York-Scarborough line at Rillington with many trains running to and from Malton to Whitby, other trains came from York and beyond.
This video brings back memories. Not that I've ever been to this railway (or the UK, for that matter), just that your Black 5 has the same whistle as the N&W Class A from my childhood: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mOXRy13NNe8.html
