Discover The Scenic Route From Plymouth To Launceston Through Charming Tavistock South

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3 ай бұрын

On 29th December 1962, the old Plymouth to Launceston steam train service ceased in very dramatic style during one of the worst blizzards to hit the West Country in years. Amateur cinematographer Reg Blackett was there with his 16mm camera to record the journey.
He also filmed many of the old stations on the active line complete with their familiar engines, mainly Pannier & Prairie tanks in the 1960s. The images have a great nostalgic content and coupled with the beautiful camera work of best selling cameraman Roger Underwood, this film gives the viewer a now and then view of the old line that used to run on the fringes of the great national park of Dartmoor and through some of the most beautiful countryside in Devon.
Featured too is the Launceston Steam Railway and some unique footage of the Plym Valley Railway with their No.3 engine in full steam.
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@tompetty1880 3 ай бұрын

Can you imagine the cost of rebuilding all this infrastructure in today’s money. As a previous commentator commented, such a shame they didn’t have the foresight to mothball the line in it’s entirety, as today the railroad would undoubtedly be a major attraction. Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to research and post this video, it is very appreciated.

@PhillTicehurst 3 ай бұрын

at horrabridge i lived at the house just after the train comes over the bridge and into horrabridge station ,and we had an orchard in the garden and we threw apples to the guys on the engine.last train was supposed to leave tavistock new years eve 1962 but because of the infamous blizzard it didnt leave for sometime.

@markclifton14 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. Even since this video was shot. Things have changed drastically. If only they had the foresight to mothball these lines , to open up if future opportunities arise. With roads as they are now in Devon and Cornwall and tourism at peak demand. These railways would have been well utilised now as the views were breathtaking. A big opportunity missed. Keep up the great content. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@AarchiveRailways 3 ай бұрын

I am planning an update, it will be interesting to see how much it's changed. Also very sad I imagine.