The UK's Biggest *PUBLIC* 12" Gauge Ride on Railway!

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Wardle Restorations

Wardle Restorations

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the audio at some points there was lots of wind and lots of background noise!
In todays video we take a visit to the UK's biggest 12" Gauge ride on railway
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@eileenfitzgerald7612
@eileenfitzgerald7612 3 жыл бұрын
I live in the Boston, Mass. area and I love your train videos! Thank you so much, such an enjoyable treat! I am a tomboy who loves trains!😊
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed, lots more content on my channel!
@dream.machine
@dream.machine 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is really really nice! I'm very impressed, looks fun! I like how they take time and care into replacing the sleepers every 10 - 25 years. I would like to visit here. Graham Alexander left behind a fun and awesome legacy...
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@Madonsteamrailways
@Madonsteamrailways 4 жыл бұрын
I’d absolutely love something as large as this, but have no garden in which to put it at the moment.
@foxhillrailway2252
@foxhillrailway2252 4 жыл бұрын
fantastic video Ollie.... so many happy memories , all the subs say it all mate
@ashbere103
@ashbere103 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing video oli really really enjoyed it, you should be proud
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Very kind mate, really glad you enjoyed it!
@michaelsansom6
@michaelsansom6 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@trailwayt9H337
@trailwayt9H337 11 ай бұрын
Thankyou sir❤️. Thankyou for introduced of this Beautifull and amazing tiny Railway park. I Like to it. Very Excellent surprise. I am waiting for your same videos in next 💚
@mikekirwan5326
@mikekirwan5326 4 жыл бұрын
Ahh so I've found your channel!😂 Absolutely fantastic video, there's been a few done on and about this railway and I have to admit this is my favourite now, a perfect mix of passing shots and loads of info, history, how the railway is run and the technical side. I learned a few things myself actually, and I've been a frequent volunteer for 4 years 😂 Excellent video, and lovely to see you filming the other day! Mike - RLR PW team
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike, really glad you enjoyed it, Murray has offered to invite me back in the future so hopefully a return is on the cards, I had such a good day walking the length of the track a few times filming! All the best
@ianbuchanan2461
@ianbuchanan2461 3 жыл бұрын
A very good video but shame that steam doesn’t get a mention, may not be in service now but it is the reason some people visit!
@indyfox7108
@indyfox7108 4 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this railway!
@antonbrum5492
@antonbrum5492 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Australia, that was really amazing to watch. Ruslip Lido is where they made the Titanic movie "A night to remember".
@johnmanley5543
@johnmanley5543 3 жыл бұрын
A very enjoyable video - thank you!
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Feel free to subscribe for more!
@HumancityJunction
@HumancityJunction 3 жыл бұрын
These Ride On Railroads that you have been showing on your channel are really great. I am looking forward to seeing more of these.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed!
@colinwykes1833
@colinwykes1833 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ollie, Ahh really enjoyed that a superb video. Been looking forward to using the emojis great fun :) :) :) You and Tian make a great team. Thanks again Ollie take care and stay safe.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Il try get some more emojis sorted soon to! Glad you enjoyed and thank you so much for your continued support!
@saltleywsc
@saltleywsc 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video ,must admit never heard of this railway Thanks for sharing !
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
It’s worth a visit!
@adriennefrank1518
@adriennefrank1518 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video on the UK's biggest gauge railway, but, l would have loved to have seen a video with a lot more riding on the train around this beautiful garden! Informative and great video here! Thank you!!🚂🚊👏🤩💯
@johna.dawson709
@johna.dawson709 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Ollie. Hopefully next year I'll be able to visit the location and take a rid. Or at least add it to my bucket list
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
It’s great mate, really worth the visit and not expensive either!
@Tuckaway
@Tuckaway Жыл бұрын
I love your yellow hopper wagons.
@Abalint1888
@Abalint1888 3 жыл бұрын
I went on this railway with since I was a little kid and I loved it to the beach 😃😃😃
@2010ditta
@2010ditta 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Ollie..very enjoyable.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim 🙌🏻
@aidanstrains9806
@aidanstrains9806 4 жыл бұрын
Looks cool
@MistressValkress
@MistressValkress Жыл бұрын
Nice to see Haste Hill Station Garden is still pretty much as we built it!
@Rule1ModelRailways
@Rule1ModelRailways 4 жыл бұрын
Another nice little video, I used to drive on the Barking Park Light Railway years ago :)
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed mate!
@1fourcore
@1fourcore 3 жыл бұрын
Barking park railway has been opened again .I remember the orange and cream Diesel .
@Rule1ModelRailways
@Rule1ModelRailways 3 жыл бұрын
@@1fourcore Me too, I used to drive with the blue petrol ruston look alike and the green diesel ruston lookalike, and a class 20 electric powered.
@KeretaDensha
@KeretaDensha 4 жыл бұрын
Wow its narrow gauge but wide and hight train. I wonder if the train is strong enough if any huge wind blow it from the side
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
They are quite sturdy! Would take a lot to blow them over
@mikekirwan5326
@mikekirwan5326 4 жыл бұрын
No windows so all the wind would just go straight through the middle!
@KeretaDensha
@KeretaDensha 4 жыл бұрын
@@mikekirwan5326 makes sense too 👍
@medwaypeninsulaMR
@medwaypeninsulaMR 4 жыл бұрын
A great day out by the looks of it Ollie
@McMetro
@McMetro 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video 👍 So you are making your way up the scales 😂 : oo, o, 5", 12" Keep up the great videos 😊👍
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Might just buy a 1:1 scale loco next 😂😂
@McMetro
@McMetro 4 жыл бұрын
@@WardleRestorations now thats the spirit 😂 starts off with an 08.... Ends up with a garratt 😂
@MistressValkress
@MistressValkress Жыл бұрын
Murray... you've filled out a bit my friend!!!
@KowBoySpace
@KowBoySpace 3 жыл бұрын
Pulls all 18 carriages its really powerful. Surely he has tried pushing them? I pushed an entire narrow gauge train full of people with one foot! Thats the beauty of rail!. You only need about 1hp per ton!
@NikCan66
@NikCan66 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@josecaronho33
@josecaronho33 3 жыл бұрын
That paint scheme of loco Graham Alexander resembles that of Portuguese Railways diesels from the 1960´s on, except for that thin red line on the white stripe running the length of the loco, and the full red "skirt"...the buffer beams were also red. Check the batch of 50 1370 HP BoBo´s buil by English Electric in the early 60´s, suplemented by another 20 built "in house"...
@stephendines1936
@stephendines1936 3 жыл бұрын
Impressive
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the video! 👍
@TechJoe1994
@TechJoe1994 Ай бұрын
Love this scale of train where you can sit inside. Do you have any replicas of standard gauge trains? A class 08 or 45 or something. If I won the lottery I'd definitely have a couple 😂
@harriet2836
@harriet2836 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@MistressValkress
@MistressValkress Жыл бұрын
Interesting that you've mostly gone over to block token working instead of the old randa system developed from Ravensglass!
@mastertrams
@mastertrams 4 жыл бұрын
Right! Quick onto Google Maps! I had heard of this railway, never knew it was 12" though. And now I want to know where in Ruislip it is, so I can visit.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
It’s quite easy to find once you’re in Ruislip!
@mastertrams
@mastertrams 4 жыл бұрын
@@WardleRestorations Yep! Found it in less than a minute.
@Flymochairman1
@Flymochairman1 4 жыл бұрын
It looks to be a very nice set-up with the prospect of a good day out. The carriages also seem a little more disabled-elderly friendly, being covered. With the 'tubs' or wagons there, why have a dog and bark y'self when it come to shifting anything like the ballast gravel, et.c. Nice one all at Wardle Road. Cheers Ollie.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed mate, I put a bit more effort into this so super happy with the feedback!
@79MBO
@79MBO 4 жыл бұрын
The covered carriages are also wheelchair accessible by removing the side of the carriage for access
@Flymochairman1
@Flymochairman1 4 жыл бұрын
​@@79MBO That's even better, fantastic even! Thank you for that consideration and for pointing that out. My last trip on a 12" was hanging on to the front of the open 'saddle' type car with a foot sticking out wider than the drivers and my daughter securing me from the back, such as my disability allows. Fun as it was for me, it was a worry to the staff, which I fully understand. Cheers! [Edit: Last Sentence]
@79MBO
@79MBO 4 жыл бұрын
Flymochairman1 if you get the chance do come and visit, you’ll be most welcome!
@kevanhubbard9673
@kevanhubbard9673 2 жыл бұрын
I've been on that one and there a to scale solar system walk if you walk back with little pictures of the planets.
@theautolad9507
@theautolad9507 4 жыл бұрын
I need to drive these engines 🤣
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
We all do! 😂
@K-Effect
@K-Effect 4 жыл бұрын
How does this beautiful place keep the doors open?
@alcopower5710
@alcopower5710 4 жыл бұрын
This is simply outstanding. As a railfan and a HO modeler I really enjoyed this video. Cheers from the US
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Anytime! Feel free to sub for more!
@josecaronho33
@josecaronho33 3 жыл бұрын
Those English Electric BoBo´s (Class 1400 of Portuguese Railways and a BR Class 20 derivative) were the all-time favourites of John Dowling, the bogie designer... in his own words, when questioned about the subject,,,
@MistressValkress
@MistressValkress Жыл бұрын
Santa was much better in the woods! It was more magical for the kids!
@MistressValkress
@MistressValkress Жыл бұрын
I don't even recognise 80% of the people in this video, but guys... you are playing with 22 years of my history! ENJOY!!! :)
@richardjellis9186
@richardjellis9186 3 жыл бұрын
Why not use that unused turn table as the centerpiece to a brilliant roundhouse.?
@davidcook380
@davidcook380 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Ollie , You WILL BE 15 INCH GAUGE NEXT FANTASTIC Regards Dave
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you David, kind words as always!
@darrylhearn2425
@darrylhearn2425 4 жыл бұрын
use work on that years ok helped build put off the extension to the back of the top car park field turntable used to be in the corner before it got extended again to just short off main entrance graham i think just been built they had raila robert class 52 western and the iso containters arrived while i was there which formed the carrige sheds so many memorys thanks
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed, hopefully il be back there soon!
@frglee
@frglee 4 жыл бұрын
The odd thing to me is how well the 12" gauge works here carrying passengers. It looks pretty safe and rides well. I'd have thought the popular 15" gauge would have been the absolute smallest for this, but no, though that does seem to be the smallest gauge used in the UK for actual rail services between various towns and villages, albeit mainly (though not entirely) used by tourists.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the video!
@robintaylor3633
@robintaylor3633 4 жыл бұрын
The railway has been there for over 40 years so is actually very safe. Has had many great open days where the invited Public can view the sheds etc.
@UndergroundEric
@UndergroundEric 4 жыл бұрын
Good little video that mate! I think a microphone would be a good investment for you though
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback il take that into consideration stay safe
@UndergroundEric
@UndergroundEric 4 жыл бұрын
Wardle Road 😂😂😂😂
@Pete7647
@Pete7647 3 жыл бұрын
I Worked at Perkins Engines for 40 years what is the engine 4236?
@4ngu54110tt
@4ngu54110tt 4 жыл бұрын
Those guys have a great railway with suberb rolling stock and the engines are imaculate. Well done.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the video! Was one of my favourites to film!
@Trip-the-Sungazer
@Trip-the-Sungazer 4 жыл бұрын
What does the tamper from Austria look like?
@79MBO
@79MBO 4 жыл бұрын
It’ll look similar to this : www.railadvent.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/108003962_1218530538484599_5604283644031874468_n.jpg
@richardjellis9186
@richardjellis9186 3 жыл бұрын
Also... Cheap fuel for anyone with log burners eh.!😂!.
@MartyLJ57
@MartyLJ57 3 жыл бұрын
They need to bring back Father Christmas.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@404rimless9
@404rimless9 Жыл бұрын
Very narrow for such a heavy railway… why was it built on 12“? Had more thought that 15“ is more suitable…(?)
@ottavva
@ottavva 4 жыл бұрын
THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
What their job? Would love to drive those trains for a day!
@ottavva
@ottavva 4 жыл бұрын
@@WardleRestorations I surely would :)
@abrr2000
@abrr2000 3 жыл бұрын
You can get microphones that record more sound from where there pointed too and much less from around them. I'd advise looking into this for recording in noisy environments. We want to hear you, not the extractor fan behind the camera.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
abrr2000 yeh I’m looking into getting a microphone however it wasn’t an extractor fan it was a loco 😁
@nigelkthomas9501
@nigelkthomas9501 3 жыл бұрын
Any proper steam locos here?
@marksmith2482
@marksmith2482 2 жыл бұрын
ONE
@victorianrailwaysfanvrfan7822
@victorianrailwaysfanvrfan7822 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see it even tho I am Australia I want to go to Britain but I can’t go with covid19
@finnwatkins2504
@finnwatkins2504 4 жыл бұрын
We defo have the best railways
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@victorianrailwaysfanvrfan7822
@victorianrailwaysfanvrfan7822 4 жыл бұрын
I subbed and liked
@RogersRamblings
@RogersRamblings 3 жыл бұрын
I was one of the society's founder members when the council handed the railway over. When we started the only building was a small brick structure that just about housed the only locomotive, No.3 'Robert' which was then powered by a Ford Crossflow petrol engine. It's good to see that it is flourishing. While we were erecting a larger shed around the existing one the dynamo control box on"Robert" failed. It was conveniently located under the hydraulic tank which meant it kept any rain off but was difficult to get at. When another member and I removed it with water dribbling down our necks from the slack bolt holes, took it to a Ford dealership and asked if they had one. When the salesman ask what it was off we replied almost in unison, "A railway locomotive". The salesman gave one of those "oh really" looks but found a suitable replacement.
@telemachus53
@telemachus53 4 жыл бұрын
Im always dying to go on one of these but I daren't without my grandkids. I nean, what adult would want to to ride a train just for fun?
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Never too old to have fun!
@ianbuchanan2461
@ianbuchanan2461 3 жыл бұрын
Always a reason to ride the railway, to visit the excellent cafe which is close to Woody Bay station!
@James-Akers
@James-Akers 4 жыл бұрын
Never been to that railway, one for the future. Is it me or does 12" gauge locos have an American look to them? Great video as ever ollie. Stay safe James
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
They do have an American look, especially the maintenance loco! Glad you enjoyed James, appreciate the support
@keithklein4538
@keithklein4538 3 жыл бұрын
James Akers Hello James, As an American these locos look distinctly British to me. Cheers.
@semangat6710
@semangat6710 Жыл бұрын
Railway many variants
@oliverbrelsford5472
@oliverbrelsford5472 4 жыл бұрын
So the RLR is bigger than the RH&DR?
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
RH&DR is 15” gauge so no the RLR is smaller
@oliverbrelsford5472
@oliverbrelsford5472 4 жыл бұрын
That was meant to be the other way round, oops
@oof659
@oof659 3 жыл бұрын
I want to go we’re you go
@paullindell
@paullindell 4 жыл бұрын
Is it me............or do they keep getting bigger??????????? Going back to the days of Max Headroom!!!!!!!!!!!
@Kivetonandrew
@Kivetonandrew 17 сағат бұрын
Graham Alexander built in 1919? Really!!
@davidhall8874
@davidhall8874 2 жыл бұрын
No steam engine???
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
its currently being overhauled
@jeffreybaker100
@jeffreybaker100 3 жыл бұрын
Freight service to be tried with these trains
@willlister9825
@willlister9825 4 жыл бұрын
The ONLY 12" gauge railway in the Uk so bound to be the biggest/longest!!!
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
And? My title is still factual 👍
@79MBO
@79MBO 4 жыл бұрын
I’m sure there are some private 12” gauge railways but none are public like the Ruislip Lido Railway
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
Well said mate
@kentate435
@kentate435 4 жыл бұрын
Fairbourne railway?
@kentate435
@kentate435 4 жыл бұрын
Exbury railway ?
@Billrose333
@Billrose333 4 жыл бұрын
Is it Bird.! Is it a Plane.! No.! Its a Train..! ❤🚂
@richardjellis9186
@richardjellis9186 3 жыл бұрын
Did they stop using the Christmas platform, when Santa died.? I remember when my dad told me. I was about 6yrs old.!😭!. I was devastated.!😭😭😭!. I think that's when I started being naughty ALL YEAR round, and not just from January through to October. Cos there was no longer any point, if I wasn't to be rewarded. I think my dad told me that, to teach me a lesson for being naughty. Back fired on him tho. With no reward for being good, I ended up being naughty ALL the time, and ended up in borstal by the time I was 9. Should have thought it through.!🧐!.
@kellyashfordtrains2642
@kellyashfordtrains2642 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to sniff and sneer, but I don't do diesels as you know. The railway would only be on my list if they turned the diesels into sweet smelling steam engines.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Kelly I will be visiting the railway again in the future, they do have a steam train but was undergoing some work when I visited!
@denbaker7358
@denbaker7358 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful railway but no steam locomotive?
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
there is 1 but at the time of filming it was being worked on in the workshop!
@jeffreybaker100
@jeffreybaker100 3 жыл бұрын
Here's an idea, how about themematic trains honoring UK rock bands. Beatles train or Rolling Stones train!
@aidanstrains9806
@aidanstrains9806 4 жыл бұрын
the engine has a thank you NHS headboard on! Cool
@Nathan93Baker
@Nathan93Baker 4 жыл бұрын
They need steam. Otherwise great layout.
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations 4 жыл бұрын
They do have steam, it’s just being renovated! Subscribe to see it in a future update 😁
@thetrainman4593
@thetrainman4593 Жыл бұрын
mask wearing outside why
@WardleRestorations
@WardleRestorations Жыл бұрын
It was the rules at the time.
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