Crediton, Okehampton and the Meldon Viaduct

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6 ай бұрын

When I did the Okehampton Round Robin in August, I wanted to spend a bit more time at both Crediton and Okehampton stations AND I really wanted to walk down the disused line to take a look at Meldon Quarry and especially the wrought iron trestle Meldon Viaduct.
I hope you enjoy this little Monday Bonus. Normal service will be resumed on Friday!
Thank you to everyone who watches, comments or subscribes. I really appreciate every one of you.

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@colinriley123 2 ай бұрын

Took the train to Okehampton today, but stopped at Crediton to take in the station and café. Recommended! The journey was a sort of Homage to your video. Walked on to the Viaduct, which was spectacular and somehow, quite foreign. reminded me a bit of the transporter Bridge at Middlesbrough. A real Branch line, with wonderful scenery, but access the footbridge is now forbidden, and so the Museum too is off limits. No sign of the resident.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 2 ай бұрын

I know what you mean about the bridge. Thanks for taking the homage walk and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 👍

@garyeaton6172 Ай бұрын

Ok thanks for viewing and advice.

@JohnnyHooverTravels Ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@garyeaton6172 Ай бұрын

I was here yesterday I took some lovely Drone photography

@JohnnyHooverTravels Ай бұрын

Cool! Do share the url if you upload it!

@garyeaton6172 Ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels I've been uploading videos on KZfaq for about 7 years I've no idea what URL is I could do with some help at gaining views to be honest. Thanks for viewing Johnny

@JohnnyHooverTravels Ай бұрын

@@garyeaton6172 sorry url is just a poncy way of saying "link". I had a look at the video and it was very interesting. I don't have any specific advice wrt getting views really. Just maybe work on the quality of the content and don't make the shots/edits too long. 🤷‍♂️

@godders7964 6 ай бұрын

Keep walking, Johnny, they are an interesting interlude.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

I will then. Nice little series for Mondays I think 👍

@BigRiku95 6 ай бұрын

Really love your style of videos. Feels really natural like you’re taking me on a nice day trip

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. That's what I'm aiming for 😃 Thanks for watching and for the kind comment 👍

@Sim0nTrains 6 ай бұрын

What could possibly go wrong? after that Ending lol But I remember riding the line back in 2019 when it was a Heritage Line but only caught it from Okehampton to Meldon Quarry and even the views from Meldon Viaduct are impressive but back then there was 4 trains each day on Sundays for GWR to connect with Okehampton, great video and a happy new year

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon, and Happy New Year too. Even though I live quite locally, I never went on the Sunday's only service or on the heritage line. Oh well, I'm pleased there is now a proper, regular service and I will certainly be using it again to enjoy more of the Granite Way in 2024.

@walterfillingham 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous scenery particularly seeing Dartmoor Hills from the viaduct

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Walter. Happy New Year to you 🥳

@msjacksshipsadventures8382 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you had a fun day out might try and vist there one day

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

It is a nice little line and the walk (because it follows the railway) is very accessible. Best wishes 👍

@msjacksshipsadventures8382 6 ай бұрын

thats good, thank you@@JohnnyHooverTravels

@kevinellis8869 6 ай бұрын

I'm sure Scott will appreciate the advert, can't get over the amount of walking that goes on though! Keep up the good work.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Haha yes! After that gaff I did another take into camera. But when I was editing it, the original one with the gaff was so much more natural (and funny) so I left it in! And yes, I'm sure Scott doesn't mind 😉

@AllensTrains 6 ай бұрын

I went with my late girl-friend who died in 2018 to Meldon Quarry on the Class 205 DEMU that was running at that time. We walked along that path together. So this was a nostaglic video for me. It is sad that he heritage line had to close, but it is great that that route to Okehampon has been reopened. Thanks for uploading.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I'm pleased I brought back such poignant memories for you. Best wishes for 2024 👍

@ampersand. 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for a Fresh Air Video bonus, it was great to see the lovely Okehampton station and trail in the sunshine. I`d enjoy a good wander around the museum, looks like a lot of effort has gone into it. We`ll leave the walking up to you though! ;)

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

okey doke - I'll take that deal as I like a good walk 😀

@Diana-andre2018 6 ай бұрын

Another interesting video , full of facts and information, great views from Meldon Viaduct, scenery was beautiful, blue skies and 🌞 sunshine an added bonus. Happy New Year and looking forward to more great videos in 2024.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, it was good to do an edit with sunny views with all the darkness outside at the moment. Happy New Year to you 🍾 - I can promise a few more trips in 2024 for sure! 👍

@sandiandgregh 6 ай бұрын

Looks like a really well maintained trail and what a few from the bridge! Nice to see a sunny, warm video after weeks of grey, fog and rain here. Happy New Year! 🎉

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

It was warming just editing the sunny views with all the darkness outside. I think I'll go back on a nice day and walk more of the Granite Way with my wife. Having the station there for a handy lunch, drink, pee stop is rather good news! Best wishes and Happy New Year to you too 🍾

@VVellieMan 6 ай бұрын

Super little bonus video, thanks for taking us back to high summer. Got to say of all the videos you do Johnny I do prefer the jaunts to rural British lines and their surroundings, so yes please more of this...!! Happy New Year.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I shall note your feedback and ensure I keep digging out some of those rural jaunts. Between you and me I do quite fancy a ride on the line out to Whitby...

@paulmark63 6 ай бұрын

Great video happy new year from Paul in Kent wonderful viaduct

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year back to you Paul from Devon 🍾 And thanks for watching and for the kind words 👍

@frglee 6 ай бұрын

Nice video. The blue skies are sadly not a guaranteed feature! 🙂 A lot of people hope the railway will one day be reopened to Tavistock and Plymouth from Okehampton, though the cost of bringing Meldon Viaduct back into use for rail traffic could be a big obstacle to such a project. But reconnecting Tavistock to the rail network from the south is in the planning stages, and may well go ahead.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I'd be more hopeful for the link to Tavistock from the south as you say. As yet, I don't think a complete renewal of the L&SWR mainline is close to being viable. Thanks for watching and for the interesting comment 👍

@peterdnreynolds777 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant video as always, hope all is well, happy new year, take care

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter. and a Happy New Year to you too. Here's to more travel adventures in 2024 🍺

@ds1868 6 ай бұрын

They really need to reopen the line from Okehampton to Plymouth. They can also redouble to Okehampton as well.

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

It is always a tricky one. Not much will happen unless there's a complete change in what we, the voters, and the govt we elect, expect from a transport infrastructure.

@mattdandex 6 ай бұрын

Why did they close the heritage line and is there plans to reopen it to the quarry?

@JohnnyHooverTravels 6 ай бұрын

I don't think there's any plans. I'm not sure the heritage line was proving viable at the end. Unless the quarry reopened I can't see trains on that line for many years to come. But, I've been wrong many times before! Thanks for watching 👍

@mattdandex 6 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravelsI think there might be a few bits of rolling stock still there. Correct me if I’m wrong