The World's First Underground Railway

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Robslondon

Robslondon

Күн бұрын

First opened to the public as the Metropolitan Railway in January 1863, the London Underground is the world's oldest metro system.
In this video we'll be looking at what it would have been like to experience a ride on the London Underground when it first began running 160 years ago.
What did the original seven stations look like? What sort of carriages would you have travelled in? And just how smoky were the steam locomotives as they chugged through the tunnels?!
In case you missed it, please be sure to check out the first instalment of this two-part series, which looks at how the Metropolitan Railway was conceived and built:
• How The Metropolitan R...
And please be sure to let me know your own thoughts on the Metropolitan Railway in the comments!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
01:12 The Metropolitan Railway's Inaugural Ceremony
04:35 Chaos on Opening Day
06:51 Overcrowding at a Public Execution
07:45 The Early Metropolitan Railway Stations
08:10 Bishop's Road (Paddington)
08:45 Edgware Road
09:51 Baker Street
10:47 Portland Road (Great Portland Street)
11:20 Gower Street (Euston Square)
11:51 King's Cross
13:00 The Regent Quarter Abandoned Tunnel
13:27 Farringdon
14:26 The Steam Locomotives
15:04 Fowler's Ghost
16:29 The Great Western Railway Metropolitan Class
19:42 Metropolitan Railway A Class Locomotive
20:33 Carriages, Crashes & Crime
28:10 Outro
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Credits:
Footage:
Steam Locomotive Footage: 'The Tube: An Underground History' (BBC, 2003)
Franz Muller Animation: MyHeritage
3D Mapping: Google
Music:
Black Vortex (Kevin MacLeod)
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 (Franz Liszt)
See the Conquering Handel Comes (Handel)
• See The Conquering Her...
Our Story Begins (Kevin MacLeod)
The Chamber (Kevin MacLeod)
Forest Lullabye (Asher Fulero)
Darkest Child (Kevin MacLeod)
Magic Escape Room (Kevin MacLeod)
Doh De Oh (Kevin MacLeod)
Air Prelude (Kevin MacLeod)
The Thought of You (TrackTribe)
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Пікірлер: 177
@Tube-Shots
@Tube-Shots 8 ай бұрын
Robs London videos really are a work of art, patience and perseverance
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 8 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you to say! Many thanks indeed; your comment just made my day 😊
@philgriffiths951
@philgriffiths951 Жыл бұрын
I love the history of recently forgotten London. I started lorry driving in 1966 delivering goods from the south coast to all parts of London. It was essential to know the whereabouts of the snack bars used by the cabbies and the mostly underground toilets. These toilets were impeccably kept, with highly polished copper pipework contrasting with the dark green and white tiling. I remember one such esablishment, but sadly don't remember the location, which had a full length glass water tank along the ceiling, feeding the urinals. this tank was filled with goldfish. I'm sure these places would make an interesting incorporation into a video.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Great comment Phil! I've heard the toilet with the goldfish was on Holborn? Cheers and stay well.
@LeonardBottleman
@LeonardBottleman Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It has been far too long since I was last in London, but your channel is the next best thing to being there.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Leonard, that means a lot to me
@thewrecker3140
@thewrecker3140 Жыл бұрын
Leonard what a lovely man you are.
@gilltagg3352
@gilltagg3352 Жыл бұрын
Another interesting video, thank you. My great father worked on the line as a signal man. He save a woman from the line who sadly wanted to end her life. As he pushed her and tried to save himself he sadly lost his foot. Back then there was no compensation. When my Grandad came back from the WWl, he too worked on line. Even though he suffered with his lungs from the gas they used in WWl, the smoke you described aggravated it further and had to look for other work. Your description brought this to life for me as what they would of experienced. Once again loving the videos ❤
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
A truly incredible comment Gill. Thank you so much for taking the time to share. Much respect to your great grandfather and stay well.
@gospelaccordingtojohn8959
@gospelaccordingtojohn8959 Жыл бұрын
When I was going to university in the UK, I was heading back to Baker St station after seeing a theatrical production of the RSC at the Barbican. The Circle Line train wasn’t allowed to stop at Kings Cross station. A fire had broken out on one of the Kings Cross wooden escalators. A truly horrific night.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Gosh John.... Yes, I remember that event well, even though I was only a child at the time. A truly horrific event, and incredible to think about the conditions at the time which facilitated it- smoking, wooded escalators and so on. Thank you for sharing your memory and stay well.
@davidpanton3192
@davidpanton3192 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I believe the universal term 'metro' derives from the Metropolitan Railway (where, ironically, it has never been used!)
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers David, good comment 😉
@cjg1970
@cjg1970 Жыл бұрын
It was used in there marketing name 'MetroLand'.
@jlelliotton
@jlelliotton Жыл бұрын
I think “Metro” comes from the official name for the Paris Metro which is “Métropolitain de Paris”.
@markshrimpton3138
@markshrimpton3138 Жыл бұрын
@@jlelliotton but the Parisian Metro didn’t open until around 1900.
@jlelliotton
@jlelliotton Жыл бұрын
@@markshrimpton3138 True, but the comment was about the term "Metro" for a subway not which came first. The Paris Metro was the 1st to be commonly called that, not the London Underground (Tube).
@webrarian
@webrarian Жыл бұрын
Human nature doesn't change, so I don't think we should underestimate the draw that public hangings would be today. But your idea of going by Underground to witness them will stay with me for a long time. Another excellent video, Rob. Thank you for all your hard work putting these together.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words Chris- and yes, regarding human nature I very much agree. Cheers and stay well.
@tonylancaster8704
@tonylancaster8704 Жыл бұрын
First class video Rob with lots of cool information, I love riding on the tube and reading all about its history. after my wife passed away in 2016 i have had lots of day trips to London and set myself a the task of going on every tube line from end to end which i completed including the northern extension to Battersea power station on opening day. i have also completed the Overground Croydon trams and all the main lines in zones 1 to 6 and the DLR i still have 2 small section of the Elizabeth line to do but they will be done by the start of summer. Not bad for someone who lives in West Yorkshire i guess you could say i am into trains and railways.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful comment Tony, thank you my friend. I’m so sorry for your loss, but am delighted to hear you’ve achieved such a feat. Stay well sir.
@roberttaylor6295
@roberttaylor6295 Ай бұрын
One can only imagine that with all your excellent history videos that you must spend simply hours and hours in libraries, on the internet, buried in reference and history books, newspapers, archives and the rest to be able to provide your followers with such facts and interest filled content, just like this one. The thoughts of steam, soot and clatter in the early tubes must have been hell - let alone an oaf on one's knee! Thanks to you, Rob, I was informed, amused and entertained all from the comfort of my seat and study! Rob
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Ай бұрын
Thanks Rob! I’ve collected a lot of London history books over the past 20 years or so, all helps 😉
@michaelgask
@michaelgask Жыл бұрын
Love this second part. That lunch banquet on Farringdon platforms was EPIC! Packed full of information plus great choice of footage and stills. Great video, as always.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers Michael! Yes, I’d love to have been there 😉 Cheers and stay well.
@1258-Eckhart
@1258-Eckhart Жыл бұрын
Aha! So your trailer featured the art deco firefighting kit at Great Portland Street, now we know. I was lucky enough to be living in London when they reopened Baker Street (or as it was originally written, Baker-street), which immensely impressed me, it looked so fine. But my favourite station remains Farringdon, whose Metropolitan Underground, Thameslink Overground and now Crossrail services offer destinations to almost anywhere at all outside London, giving it a mainline terminus vibe. Also, Clerkenwell is my favourite bit of London. They should build a bridge café in the roof so that total nerds like me can sit there with a latté watching all the different trains coming and going, and Celia Johnsons can have soot particles removed from their eyes by Trevor Howards.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
What a truly brilliant comment! 😄 Cheers and stay well 😉
@Chevy-jordan
@Chevy-jordan Жыл бұрын
12:56 omg! I was looking at the 'Do not alight here' signs here today thinking "I wonder why this platform is here?" So strange!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
😉
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac Жыл бұрын
It's interesting that someone found the tunnels "chilly". These days it is more often too hot, but I suppose that is a function of almost exponentially more users knocking about. Educational and entertaining as always. Thanks Rob.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, and yes; good point. I may be wrong, but from what I understand the tunnels were cool at first but eventually came to trap heat within them. Cheers and stay well mate
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon I typed before you got to the bit about the massive vents as at Baker Street. I'm sure they kept things cool for a good while.
@davidsillars3181
@davidsillars3181 Жыл бұрын
When I first lived in London as a young man in 1980 the underground was quite a thrill! Those iconic lines. I'd schlep up to Chelsea, Sloan Square, from Hammersmith, Stamford Brooke, to meet my old actor uncle for lunch on a Saturday. He lived in a hotel on Sloan Square. Basically posh bed sits. Taught English and did some strange Royal liason stuff. So my first experiences of the Smoke were pretty odd! Nice vid Rob. Thanks for all the hard work.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Lovely comment David, nice memories. And thanks so much for the kind words; stay well.
@jovanweismiller7114
@jovanweismiller7114 Жыл бұрын
More Undegrounf videos! I love the history of the Tube.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
There will certainly be more in the future! Thank you Jovan :-)
@dougknight1720
@dougknight1720 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob. One can only imagine how traveling on the early underground can have been. We all appreciate your hard work to give us the usual detailed historical insight… keep up the excellent work mate.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Doug, thank you. Stay well mate.
@raye402
@raye402 Жыл бұрын
Rob What a concise in depth vlog ! Used Farringdon over 13 yrs but most of this was entirely new to me ! Thanks for all your research - more of the same please. Best. Ray
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ray. Stay well my friend.
@markshrimpton3138
@markshrimpton3138 Жыл бұрын
Another well researched and presented video Rob. I loved the smoke wafting along the top. The conditions must have been atrocious for the crews. But it says a lot about our forebears that they took to using this new mode of transport so quickly.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Brilliant comment Mark, thanks so much for your thoughts and kind words. Stay well mate.
@chrisblay
@chrisblay Жыл бұрын
Really well put together and very interesting. This could be used in education for anyone studying history of the underground.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Chris, thank you my friend
@Rachel-bo3qg
@Rachel-bo3qg Жыл бұрын
Another video packed with interesting information, love the old images especially the one with all the men in top hats !
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rachel!
@whyyoulidl
@whyyoulidl Жыл бұрын
Rob, many thanks for the research, editing and delivery you put in to this one. I particularly like your renditions of the historical transcripts which bring the whole thing to life; truly remarkable!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😄
@thetragicyouth
@thetragicyouth Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh, that old abandoned exit to Kings Cross brought back memories - it was the one I always used when I visited the old Scala Cinema around the corner. I always imagined that the building where the Scala was located might have had an interesting history - do you know anything about it, Rob?
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you! I’ll have to look into the Scala’s history 😉
@thetragicyouth
@thetragicyouth Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon The interior walls were full of graffiti and they sometimes had bands playing there (there's a photo somewhere of Sid Vicious on the stage surrounded lots of small children!). The seating was incredibly steep and I suspect it may once have been a music hall, but pretty sure it's not the same as the oft-mentioned Scala Theatre which I think was in Charing Cross Road.
@MadMax76er
@MadMax76er Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure there's a remnant of the original Farringdon station to the right of that Parcel Office sign👍
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
I'll have to go and have another peek! ;-)
@markcarson8
@markcarson8 Жыл бұрын
Another top video Rob, my favourite station is Baker Street as I am a big fan of Sherlock and there’s a really nice pub just outside the station which is a Wetherspoons but is stunning inside.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Great comment Mark, thank you my friend
@JacqTracks
@JacqTracks Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
😊
@lesleysmith51
@lesleysmith51 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing 2 parter. I am not sure 😕🤔 if I could have put up with all that smoke. The carriages were so small. I am a northern line fan myself due to where I used to live. I never went on the metropolitan line very much. I love traveling on the tube. Thank you for all the hard work you put into this.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lesley, such a lovely comment. Stay well my friend.
@raymonde4272
@raymonde4272 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful episode Rob. Rich with facts, anecdotes, photos and illustrations. Even the opening of it being delayed due to signal problems shows some things with railways have never changed.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Beautiful comment Raymonda, many thanks my friend 😊
@ricktownend9144
@ricktownend9144 Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable and informative video! Re what it was like to travel then, Erkine Childers, in 'The Riddle of the Sands' refers to a journey (actually on the District Railway, to Aldgate, probably from Westminster) as 'sulphurous', and 'taking nearly as long as the journey to Flensburg' - obviously an exaggeration, but probably suggestive of boredom, discomfort and irritation; presumably by then the novelty had worn off ...
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Great comment Rick, thank you- I’ll have to look that up, sounds interesting. Cheers and stay well.
@FlashCameraStudio
@FlashCameraStudio 13 күн бұрын
i've been inspired by the metropolitan railway and the story of Fowler's ghost to write one about my own. So this video helped good show.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 13 күн бұрын
So glad I can help in some way, thank you! Good luck with the project.
@FlashCameraStudio
@FlashCameraStudio 12 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon thank you Rob.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 12 күн бұрын
@@FlashCameraStudio Any time.
@ozelhassan8576
@ozelhassan8576 Жыл бұрын
This was excellent research, I don’t know how you do it, I’m useless at research. I found this really fascinating and imagined myself in 1860s on these trains. Thank You for showing these. Also your voice is calming.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Özel, it was my aim to make people feel like they were there! Really appreciate your kind words; stay well my friend.
@patricksullivan2261
@patricksullivan2261 Жыл бұрын
Like a fine wine you are getting better with time. Okay, actually most wines turn into vinegar after a little while. Like a good beer maybe? Regardless this was another great video. The BBC really needs to hire you do a special or two on London.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Patrick. That means a lot to me mate. Maybe one day I’ll get lucky 😉
@Slycockney
@Slycockney Жыл бұрын
That was one of the best videos I have watched on KZfaq Rob, thank you. I was born and grew up about half half way between Paddington and Edgware Road stations and used both frequently into my twenties. Therefore this subject and your portrayal was absolutely fascinating.
@Tishanfas
@Tishanfas Жыл бұрын
Were you born at St Mary's?
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Reaper, many thanks my friend and stay well.
@Slycockney
@Slycockney Жыл бұрын
@@Tishanfas Indeed I was
@paulmerryman
@paulmerryman Жыл бұрын
Another great video Rob. Baker St is definitely a glorious looking station. Not sure I'd of coped with all that smoke down there.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Nice comment Paul, thank you :-) Stay well.
@pamcullen537
@pamcullen537 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob. The research and effort you put into this is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🦆💕
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Pam ☺️
@protheu5
@protheu5 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the retrospective, I always wondered about that part of the transit history.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated; thanks for watching
@protheu5
@protheu5 3 ай бұрын
@@Robslondon I subbed, actually. You make videos on the subject I enjoy. Thank you for your videos.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Nice to have you here ;-) @@protheu5
@nicholaswalker2494
@nicholaswalker2494 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Rob,didn’t realise when the line was being built the American civil war was being fought.Really like these two part video’s.Having someone wanting to your seat at the time in question is very different in today’s society like things getting ugly,or on KZfaq.Keep up the good work and see you next time 👍👍
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers Nicholas 😉
@Vixabix
@Vixabix 2 күн бұрын
Amazing video. Where did you get the footage from ?
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 2 күн бұрын
Thank you…. Been a while since I made the video so can’t recall, the historic footage is all available online though
@ronnyskaar3737
@ronnyskaar3737 Жыл бұрын
A joy to watch!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ronny, that means a great deal to me my friend. Stay well and. cheers! Much appreciated 😄
@SlurpyDave254
@SlurpyDave254 Жыл бұрын
Must have been a challenge travelling underground those day, health n safely very limited.. one of Londons most interesting form of travel Rob, excellent vid🙂👍
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave! Yes, gas lighting, smoke, wooden carriages... no health and safety at all ;-) Hope you're keeping well mate.
@BigA1
@BigA1 Жыл бұрын
Nicely Produced.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@Jpkjr52
@Jpkjr52 9 ай бұрын
How interesting. Thanks again John in Chicago
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 9 ай бұрын
Cheers John.
@rodericfindlay4147
@rodericfindlay4147 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. So interesting and so tastefully put together. A really enjoyable video.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
That’s so kind of you to say Roderic, many thanks my friend
@tomgirldouble3249
@tomgirldouble3249 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, do love the pigeon logo 😂❤
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much ☺️
@kojinaoftheinvertedeye810
@kojinaoftheinvertedeye810 27 күн бұрын
Imagine thinking that steam from a train is the cure for asthma, I imagine said person also believed that by 1899 you could resurrect the dead lol
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 27 күн бұрын
:-D
@ladyellice1863
@ladyellice1863 Жыл бұрын
As interesting and informative as ever Rob! Great to see the history of the Line I use the most! 😃👍🏻
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lady Ellice 😊
@richardbrayshaw570
@richardbrayshaw570 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for a great video, Rob! It's obvious that an awful lot of research and hard work goes into these videos, and it shows. Such high quality.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that Richard, thank you.
@barrywa39
@barrywa39 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing video Rob. You presented us with more facts than Christian Wolmar in The Subterranean Railway. Brilliant presentation as always.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Gosh Barry, that’s quite a compliment! Thank you so much mate 😄 Hope you’re keeping well.
@barrywa39
@barrywa39 Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon You're very welcome as always Rob. I'm doing good thank you, hope you are too mate.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
@@barrywa39 All good here, thanks Barry
@sharonleong7120
@sharonleong7120 Жыл бұрын
Great content. I love it all the time. Thanks Robert. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sharon 😊
@dabsan
@dabsan Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another fantastic video Rob. Your videos are better than anything I have seen on television, I really enjoyed this one :)
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
That's so kind of you Darren, many thanks. Cheers and stay well.
@RoyCousins
@RoyCousins Жыл бұрын
Another great video. 👏 Thanks Rob. 👍
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers Roy 😊
@louisegalczynski5902
@louisegalczynski5902 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating! Another great video Rob 😊
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@robbicu
@robbicu Жыл бұрын
Brilliant episode! Thank you for your hard work!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure l, thank you so much for watching 😊
@djy_writer
@djy_writer Жыл бұрын
Another great video -- thanks so much Rob. Fascinating!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure, thanks so much for watching!
@Britoverseas
@Britoverseas Жыл бұрын
Very much anticipated Rob and well worth waiting for. As usual, on the deeper dives you embark upon , this was wonderfully detailed and exceptionally well presented. It looks as though a steam train did travel the tunnel in recent history by the looks of the footage. I bet that was something to witness. Cheers, Lance
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words Lance; really appreciate it and hope you’re keeping well.
@piepowered
@piepowered Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@musiqueetmontagne
@musiqueetmontagne Жыл бұрын
Thanks again, really interesting video giving a real feeling of travelling on the first underground system. 😊
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That’s what I wanted people to feel when watching it 😊
@butchknapman3939
@butchknapman3939 Жыл бұрын
Greetings again from Thailand. Not a lot of interesting news coming from the UK at present. Bit late catching up on this one , yet another interesting video, it was all English adverts generally out here itsThai adverts SAME PLOT DIFFERENT WORDS !!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Cheers Butch; good to hear from you as always 😉 Stay well mate 🇹🇭
@paulhorn2665
@paulhorn2665 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Paul 😊
@barneypaws4883
@barneypaws4883 Жыл бұрын
A great video Rob, very interesting!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Barney, thanks.
@wendalboy
@wendalboy Жыл бұрын
Great vid
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers wendalboy :-)
@SLane249
@SLane249 Жыл бұрын
Another well researched video, thanks for your time and effort.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Stephen, thank you
@basfinnis
@basfinnis Жыл бұрын
Another great upload Rob. Really interesting information. And as always, the Tube is always an 'interesting' journey 😜
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks Basil 😉 Stay well mate
@martinh4982
@martinh4982 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Rob!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Martin 😊
@jonathanchalk2507
@jonathanchalk2507 Жыл бұрын
Great video 📹
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonathan
@asheland_numismatics
@asheland_numismatics Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. 👍
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much asheland 😊
@asheland_numismatics
@asheland_numismatics Жыл бұрын
@@Robslondon anytime! 🤗
@paulwilson7234
@paulwilson7234 Жыл бұрын
Another very informative and enjoyable video 📹
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Paul, thank you
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Paul, thank you
@profesorrawa6393
@profesorrawa6393 7 ай бұрын
Man id wish to attend the metropolitan railway banquet
@Robslondon
@Robslondon 7 ай бұрын
😄 Same!
@itsjohndell
@itsjohndell Жыл бұрын
Always such a pleasure to see your uploads Rob. Any notes on when megaphones were used to bellow "Mind The Gap" before the tannoy?
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much John! That’s a good question which I don’t know the answer to unfortunately… maybe someone else in the comments does?
@johnbarnes888
@johnbarnes888 Жыл бұрын
Great video Rob. Very interesting indeed. Antisocial behaviour by youths and adults on the railways? Who would have thought it eh?😊
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, yep! Cheers Dave ;-) Stay well.
@alexisdespland4939
@alexisdespland4939 Жыл бұрын
how come there a great portland street but no lesser or little portland street near it.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
There is a Little Portland Street not too far away… just north of Margaret Street
@garybrockwell2031
@garybrockwell2031 Жыл бұрын
Well this was a train I caught early, released 30 sec ago wow, great Fact's 🎬🗣️🇬🇧💯🤔1860s, fighting all sorts of PLACES 💪👍🇬🇧🆘✌️ Just coming up to the Crimea 👁️💥👁️🧐😏 Knowing the engine's and us getting to see them💪👍🇬🇧💯 I do wonder if ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNELL , road on them train's 🤩😎🗣️✌️ Yeah cool😉... Thanks LONDON'S LOVIN IT 🤩😍🇬🇧 🙏😇 LOOK AFTER😁
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Cheers Gary!! 😄
@rofromoz1361
@rofromoz1361 Ай бұрын
A brilliantl film, although i found the moving murderer who was going to be hanged quite disturbing. What strange people the Victorians were
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Ай бұрын
Much appreciated thank you... and yes, crazy isn't it!
@idatipping2428
@idatipping2428 9 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏
@doublea06
@doublea06 Жыл бұрын
18:26 (The Railway Series reference.)
@doublea06
@doublea06 Жыл бұрын
50/50⭐⭐
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
☺️
@tedmiles2110
@tedmiles2110 Ай бұрын
what year did they convert to electric operation? TM who likes electric trains
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Ай бұрын
It was around the turn of the 20th century I believer; early 1900s.
@doublea06
@doublea06 Жыл бұрын
I'm back.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
Hello
@TheSeafordian
@TheSeafordian Жыл бұрын
Older than the USA.
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
😉
@resolvetogive
@resolvetogive Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Robslondon
@Robslondon Жыл бұрын
You're a gentleman Eric, thank you so much. Truly appreciate your support; stay well my friend.
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