A Train Drivers Cab view of the Settle and Carlisle Route. Part 2 of 3. Ribblehead to Appleby.

A journey from a Train Drivers Cab across the Settle and Carlisle route. One of the most famous in the UK, having staved off closure in the 1980's.
This year will see special tourist trains running. A link to tickets can be found at www.railcharterservices.co.uk/
This part two of the journey. Leaving from Ribblehead station we cross Ribblehead viaduct with Whernside on the backdrop and progress North to Appleby in Westmoreland. For any Foreign visitors from USA, China, Japan, Europe or elsewhere looking for somewhere to visit look no further than a trip along this piece of railway.
Unfortunately due to management restrictions Cab sounds were not permitted at the time of this recording a few years ago. It is hoped to have an updated version of this journey later in the year with full on in cab stereo sounds.
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  • @exileinderby51
    @exileinderby514 жыл бұрын

    As you said, typical Settle/Carlisle weather but it lends the line an atmosphere that it wouldn't have in bright sunshine, loved it!!

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    It does add a kind of remoteness to the area. Often thought I would love to work Blea Moor signal box.

  • @HaraldFinster
    @HaraldFinster3 жыл бұрын

    Just watched all three parts and enjoyed every second of it. Your video brings back sweet memories as my wife and I rode from Settle to Carlisle and back just to enjoy the beautiful train ride. We spent our holidays in the area for many, many years and love the area so much. Your filming reflects this beautifully.

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @andyc3088
    @andyc30883 жыл бұрын

    I walked the Settle to Carlisle Way back in 2018. Climbing over Blea Moor following the route of the tunnel below. Stopping at one of the air vents having a coffee, hearing a train passing below. Then climbing up to Dent station to Garsdale head to the Moorcock lnn. That day was wet and cold, but the rest of the walk was in sunshine.

  • @CliqueSpace
    @CliqueSpace4 жыл бұрын

    Another good trip. Thanks. Looking forward to the third instalment.

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ta very much!

  • @Sam_Green____4114
    @Sam_Green____41144 жыл бұрын

    Great video have downloaded it already to watch away from the internet!

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @andrewrcmadwilkinson6999
    @andrewrcmadwilkinson69993 жыл бұрын

    3.20 BLEA MOOR SIGNAL BOX I REMEMBER A CLASS 47 BEING PARKED IN THE LEFT-HAND LINE AS WE LOOK AT THEM

  • @greatbritishentertainmentl5636
    @greatbritishentertainmentl56364 жыл бұрын

    If Don Coffey is unable to record sounds from the driver's cab, he often records "live sounds" from the rear cab so at least we can hear the train's "running trackside sounds". Something to consider?

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. As I said though. These were made sometime ago. Once Covid has subsided and I can get back out recording future (New) videos will have sounds.

  • @JintySteam1

    @JintySteam1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was thinking the same thing.

  • @richardkeen1996
    @richardkeen19964 жыл бұрын

    Makes very interesting viewing when looked at with reference to LTC Rolt's book - Red for Danger' - and the account of the Ais Gill accident in 1913, albeit travelling in the opposite direction. Still a bleak and windswept line!

  • @owentoller5280

    @owentoller5280

    3 жыл бұрын

    And the Hawes Junction accident of 1910. Hawes Junction is now Garsdale and the massive yard needed to deal with banking engines as well as freight is long gone - just a few traces in the sidings on the right.

  • @mouseyhair100
    @mouseyhair1003 жыл бұрын

    loved this so atmospheric please what is the "rail" inside the usual rails before birkett tunnel?

  • @Bigbro28
    @Bigbro283 жыл бұрын

    👍. Another beaut video. Ditto my comments on Part 1. 🐨🇦🇺

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again!

  • @michaelgarrood3030
    @michaelgarrood30304 жыл бұрын

    Seems a miracle that the line was never singled.

  • @winco68

    @winco68

    4 жыл бұрын

    It probably would have been singled if it had been solely used for passenger traffic. Today there are more freight than passenger trains using the route therefore double track is necessary.

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    There have been some harsh lessons learnt recently about making double track single. The cotswolds, and Aberdeen - Inverness to name but two that have been redoubled.

  • @winco68

    @winco68

    4 жыл бұрын

    RailMart And another that should have been built as double track or at least given the capacity to upgrade to double track in future.... The Borders Railway. Some new bridges have been built only to accommodate a single track.

  • @a.butler8908
    @a.butler89084 жыл бұрын

    Great visuals ... what happened to the sound???

  • @crusherbarny
    @crusherbarny4 жыл бұрын

    I like how blea more has one poor semaphore left. Also whats the siding at ribblehead for?

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stabling of Infrastructure trains and loading with ballast.

  • @RichardFelstead1949
    @RichardFelstead19494 жыл бұрын

    With all the stops,was this train following another train? Also thanks for showing locations of disused stations.

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was. On block all the way.

  • @BevMattocks
    @BevMattocks4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thrilled to see you've uploaded parts 2 & 3. Today I "cycled" (on my indoor exercise bike) all the way from Ribblehead to Carlisle! I can't count the number of times we've been walking around the Ribblehead / Dent area, and we've traveled on that line a few times, twice hauled by steam. Great to see it from the perspective of the cab, though, especially Blea Moor tunnel. Question: when was this filmed? Winter, obviously, but everywhere looks deserted. Also, why the non-stop run? Just intrigued! Thanks again.

  • @-styx

    @-styx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Visual clues suggest around late 2016, early 2017.

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    It was Early 2017.

  • @richardhartley8989

    @richardhartley8989

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. It's the only way to have a workout, without getting bored!!ha

  • @themyerlys2879
    @themyerlys28793 жыл бұрын

    Anybody know why Ribblehead Viaduct was single tracked?

  • @tradtrain

    @tradtrain

    3 жыл бұрын

    The track was singled to put the track along the centre of the viaduct,by doing this it helps to keep the weight of the trains away from the outer edges.It was done at the same time as major repairs were done to re strengthen the structure.

  • @timdaugherty5921
    @timdaugherty59214 жыл бұрын

    Strange to see active semaphore signals still in use

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can imagine some may last until the introduction of ETCS in the mid 2020's.

  • @AlanSnowdonArchive
    @AlanSnowdonArchive4 жыл бұрын

    A great film of a wonderful line. Unfortunately you've made a goof on the last word of your opening caption. For "Settle" should be "Appleby." Not easy to change now, I guess.

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    D'oh. Thanks for the Spot. And yes you are correct it is easy enough to correct, but just a pain to re-render and then re-upload. Which will not be happening for a while.

  • @richardmoore5594

    @richardmoore5594

    3 жыл бұрын

    If it's you I love your videos from the 60s

  • @johnhopkinson695
    @johnhopkinson6954 жыл бұрын

    What happened at Blea Moor?

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Camera through a bit of a wobbler, Corrupted about 30 seconds of video.

  • @Sam_Green____4114
    @Sam_Green____41144 жыл бұрын

    What was the traction? A Class 47?

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Class 66

  • @susanmiller3260
    @susanmiller32604 жыл бұрын

    I am wondering if my 12 year old daughter could have permission to use a portion of this footage in a movie she is making. Thanks!

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Email Info@railmart.co.uk for details.

  • @nigelkthomas9501
    @nigelkthomas95013 жыл бұрын

    Is there something wrong with the sound?

  • @RailMart

    @RailMart

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. See comments at the start.

  • @nigelkthomas9501

    @nigelkthomas9501

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RailMart Beg pardon! Didn’t see that!