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The Story Of British Rails ‘Railfreight’ operations and sectorisation 1977 to 1994 Part 01 

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With a 1980s vibe from the start in the style of the documentaries of the time we take a closer look at British Rail’s Railfreight sector including Speedlink and on through the years to privatisation. In this special 3 part series I use my collection of models and stock to help tell the story of this period. Whatever you might think of the shameless selling off of publically owned services after BR still turned a profit despite political discrimination, it certainly produced interesting and varied liveries.
We gratefully acknowledge the mentioned channels for permission to use sounds clips to enhance this production.
Credits and thanks: for sounds,
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Комментарии : 69   
@janetlewis7145
@janetlewis7145 4 месяца назад
Great start for a great series. I enjoy having the story be told with your vast collection of locos and rolling stock. Can't wait for part 2. Bill & Janet from California
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Cheers guys great to hear 😃
@flippop101
@flippop101 4 месяца назад
As you probably know, I love your historical insights into British Rail. Loved every second of it!
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Awesome thanks
@chrisvaughan159
@chrisvaughan159 4 месяца назад
Ahh Woking "88, small world Mike. My wife to be first introduction to my mad hobbies! Your series are always entertaining, thanks.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Oh, were you both there? I was there with my dad, got him a cab ride with one of my driver friends, I was a second man at Woking then
@chrisvaughan159
@chrisvaughan159 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Oh yes, early 30's. Trip to the signal box, all the attractions. To be honest I was surprised Jackie still wanted to hang around with me after that! But she did, and always came with me to any event I attended (I did the same for her too, of course - her "bag" was aircraft).. Wherever we went was together. There were quite a few of this type of celebrations around that time wasn't there - I wonder how much was down to Chris Green.......
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
@@chrisvaughan159 aww that's lovely to hear. Yes you are right there was many celebrations around then
@melchestermodelrailway
@melchestermodelrailway 4 месяца назад
Brilliant video Mike, your combination of informative and well put together videos are always my favourite. I used to train spot at Fareham and used to love seeing the 56,s on the ARC stone traffic. I also used to cycle to Botley to see a rare 37 with some Yeoman hoppers as well.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Cheers Chris, oh they were lovely days for sure
@carlgauntletttrains3026
@carlgauntletttrains3026 4 месяца назад
Hi Mike, a really fascinating video. I really enjoyed it. Can,t wait for part two. All the best. Carl.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Hi Carl, thanks so much. Filming starts tomorrow and we'll see some of the logos emerging
@iaindavey4133
@iaindavey4133 4 месяца назад
Very nice layout and great storytelling - great job 👍👍👍
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks very much indeed 😊
@patrickquinn5962
@patrickquinn5962 4 месяца назад
Enjoyable video to watch thanks Mike
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks Patrick ☺️
@paulredding5864
@paulredding5864 4 месяца назад
Nice subject and video Mike, I really like the Railfreight livery and have collected several locos over the years which I now look back on fondly and smile (not least because of the prices we paid compared to now) Bachmann 20s and 37s, ViTrains 37s and 47s, Hornby 56s (cracking locos, heavy and sound fitted), and a Heljan26 and 58. Wagons are mainly sliding door box vans. Looking fwd to Part 2...
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks Paul, I'm so glad, the uptake on this video is rather low compared to the effort of making it all. So it's great to hear from someone who really "gets* the subject. Agreed on the prices, just seen the Heljan 28 £200 not even new tooling and the new Hornby black 5 looks like being nearly £300. What the hell is going on....
@neilfarrar6217
@neilfarrar6217 4 месяца назад
Thanks Mike, Ive been looking forward to this series, covering a time I know little about. Packed with great running shots. Thanks for including the air break!
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it, starting part 2 today
@TimsBitsnPieces
@TimsBitsnPieces 4 месяца назад
Thank you as I never knew what the double arrows meant but now I do.. A very interesting history lesson.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
You are so welcome 😁
@ewhurstgreen
@ewhurstgreen 4 месяца назад
Excellent video that brings back so many memories from my BR days! 👍
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Ah yes, you and me both eh 😄 amazing how much we have witnessed first hand
@ewhurstgreen
@ewhurstgreen 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited ....and thank you for sharing with others! 🙂
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
@@ewhurstgreen aww you are most welcome 🤗
@ewhurstgreen
@ewhurstgreen 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited No problem! 👍 (Invoice in the post) 😂 Cough. ⚡
@medwaypeninsulaMR
@medwaypeninsulaMR 4 месяца назад
Hi Mike - Great video with really useful information , I shall be tuning in for the others. Cheers Kev
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Awesome, thank you! 🤠
@stephendavies6949
@stephendavies6949 4 месяца назад
Even though any video that includes class 20s & 08s (not to mention the 56) will automatically command my attention, this is an excellent watch & listen (both narratation & sound effects). Looking forward to the next instalment. Your locos look magnificent! I like how you've re-purposed your redundant plastic wheelsets. Quote of the video: "I was compelled to buy after seeing a 58 at the Woking 150 celebrations". I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who both suffers from and succumbs to such complusions.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Lol Stephen your comments really made me smile. Ah yes also feel compelled to buy examples of anything I drove too, and that gets very expensive haha 😆 thanks as always for your kind comments. Just finished filming part 2
@stephendavies6949
@stephendavies6949 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Luckily, my driving "career" to date has been limited to 3 preserved locos on Heritage Lines (Castle Class "Defiant, a LMS 8F and the only surviving GC 04). But like you, I was COMPELLED to buy models of each. Total madness!! Would you be happy to share the list of locos you drove?
@stephendavies6949
@stephendavies6949 4 месяца назад
PS: Glad I put a smile on your face
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
@@stephendavies6949 but fun, oo and 8F that must have been nice, what kind of cut off do they have?
@stephendavies6949
@stephendavies6949 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Not a clue! But as I drove them on the Great Central it was possible to reach 45 mph.
@petersmith4455
@petersmith4455 4 месяца назад
hello Mike, great video, the class 20s were successful due to the design, unlike the cl15 and 16 by NBL because the clowns never tested them properly on a loadbank or loaded test before handing them over to BR, i believe overheating was the main problem. remember the first cl 59s as was at southall at that time and they came through
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks for the info! I think they were just underpowered really where as the 20s had more to spare within they type 1 classification. Of course EE were just great at what they did
@SBCBears
@SBCBears 4 месяца назад
Yet another thoroughly enjoyable historical video. Thanks, Mike.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it, I learnt a lot making this
@paulhiggins1210
@paulhiggins1210 4 месяца назад
Hi Mike i think there was a class 20 in disguise in the James bond film golden eye not sure but it looked like one thanks for the great videos 👍👍
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks for the info I think you are right :)
@markheasman7631
@markheasman7631 4 месяца назад
Hi Mike Great video as always i am looking forward to the two parts Where get your back sences from
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Coming soon! They are Gaugemaster ones, not the easiest to fit lol
@rodericfindlay4147
@rodericfindlay4147 4 месяца назад
Very, very interesting video. Excellent sound and some nice eye-level shots. I knew nothing about this. I did ride in the cab of an 08 while shunting at Filton in the 1960s before Bristol Parkway was built. Was sectorisation really a good idea? I remember reading Gerald Fiennes views on reorganisation.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Hi Roderic, glad you are enjoying these :) Looking at it from my view point of view. BR was put under massive pressure to change and adapt while at the same time being very unfairly treated by the political masters. Initially Speedlink then Railfreight was great and flexible, however the next generation of sectorisation was really good. But it did not stop there of course. The government saw it was doing well and the rail system we had all paid for was then sold off bit by bit, we never saw a bean or had any say. The period after was a mess to be honest, with any bod able to set up and run trains.
@Night_Ferry
@Night_Ferry 4 месяца назад
Excellent production. Reminds me of being a boy watching the NSE units. I love the southern railway and it's operation but it can certainly get a bit monotone. Green locomotives on green coaches with green parcel vans passing green EMU's through the green countryside... The 80's certainly added a splash of colour, and large logo is perhaps one of the smartest liveries in grey or blue. I see GBRF's 50's are to get the livery again. Perhaps the last great era of the locomotive during this period.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Hiya, oh I think you are right, the large logo was a masterpiece as was red stripe. Hard at work on episode 2, each one seems to take four days to film 📽️ should be a nice set once finished. Did you like the 80s style intro?
@Night_Ferry
@Night_Ferry 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Yes, it reminded me of the 80's training videos I used to watch. Right down to the multi window view!
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
@@Night_Ferry yay 😁 perfect
@ausfoodgarden
@ausfoodgarden 4 месяца назад
Lovely video Mike. I really do like your history videos, even though this is too modern for my liking. I stop at 1960 (ish) so far as modeling is concerned or at least before BR went blue.😊 I would have been 4 at that time. Cheers!
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks very much, I understand, after this series I'll be turning back the clock again. This was however the era I started being a train driver in so is very special to me.
@ausfoodgarden
@ausfoodgarden 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited All good mate. I'd probably still watch a video you made on the bus on rails, err Pacer. Cheers!
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Lol I've got a railbus but not one of them things 😂
@DennisLora2001
@DennisLora2001 4 месяца назад
Keep up the good work Mike 0:23
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Thanks, did I cover any of your favourites
@DennisLora2001
@DennisLora2001 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited You're welcome and I sadly don't have any favorites
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
@@DennisLora2001 oh? How about a different era
@DennisLora2001
@DennisLora2001 4 месяца назад
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited I guess so
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
@@DennisLora2001 ok then what can I show you in a future video that you'd really like?
@petercole2092
@petercole2092 4 месяца назад
I live in North Derbyshire many of these locos ran though my area doing the coal runs until 1992. The locos used were Class 56, Class 20, Class 31 plus the Hunslet that belonged to Avenue Coking Plant and chemical works ( 1956-1992) further down from the works was a huge sidings that often had MGRs wagons waiting to be taken to the plant or to the local coal pits. The Avenue and the sidings are now long gone the mainline is now mostly passenger traffic . I think getting rid of British Rail was a big mistake I have never known a country that has gone backwards in every way.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Hi Peter, wow you were in the thick of it there, I bet there were times you never thought it could end. I absolutely agree with your observations, and the public still don't seem to understand BR belonged to us and those government thieves sold it off and broke it without so much as a nod to us. Grrrr don't get me started lol
@malcolmlowe2323
@malcolmlowe2323 4 месяца назад
Hi, Excellent video. Could you please inform me where you got the wooden crates shown in the wagons. Are they self built or a purchase.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Many thanks, I can certainly help you there ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n4bLKgQG4Oc.htmlsi=PxwjZLkm3cpFc9Wg
@malcolmlowe2323
@malcolmlowe2323 4 месяца назад
Excellent. Many thanks, just made an order.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 4 месяца назад
Enjoy 😊
@Mike-kc8rl
@Mike-kc8rl 3 месяца назад
Class 58 was a disappointing design based on the US platform! They had a similar performance of class 56 on paper? The next attempt at building a locomotive was even worse in class 60, sadly paving the way for imported designs!
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited 3 месяца назад
Yes, not great but interesting. I think the 60s were way ahead of their time and we badly let down by the electronics
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