This is one of the best YT channels on Model Railways. Love the backstory and how it ties in with the models. These videos are soo enjoyable that I have watched each one multiple times.

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4 күн бұрын

Thank you @BrewPub. That was always our founders dream, to recreate and preserve this now bygone era. Showcasing the people, the places and the transport which all formed part of their life in the 1930's. If you would like to see more than we can ever put on KZread, please consider becoming a Friend of Pendon. We offer many benefits for a modest £22.00 per annum. Details: pendonmuseum.com/friends-of-pendon

Lovely.😊

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Жыл бұрын

Thank you John. We are pleased you liked this episode. Stay tuned for more starting on 1st January….

Thanks for sharing this historical info. Seeing the 'cab' on this Star Class left the crew almost exposed to any weather condition. And mostly 'British', cold and wet, it must have been a real challenge to operate these steam engines. Not to mention running tender first ! On Belgian State Railways engines the roofs extended even a bit over the tender to protect crews from harsh weather conditions. Seems our grandfathers were less 'fragile' and physically hard working. Cheers, Filip

@grahampartridge9335

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget its probably worse in the summer as there a fair heat on a footplate

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2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Churchward cabs were indeed spartan and outdated. Victorian attitudes would suggest that providing comfort might encourage drivers to not pay attention properly!! Most engines had a canvas sheet that could be stretched from the cab roof to supports on the tender which provided some extra protection in really foul weather. However, it would appear our forebears were indeed made of sterner stuff.

@532bluepeter1

Жыл бұрын

Yes the cabs were spartan. Great Western locomotives were equipped with tarpaulins rolled up under the cab roofs. In wet weather these could be unrolled and secured by two guys to stanchions on the tender. Enginemen often did not bother.

I love these videos . Please keep making them as I've watched everything you've done already .

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2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your positive comments Graham, we are really pleased you enjoy the videos on the Pendon Channel. If you would like have access to some of our hidden gems, just click here: pendonmuseum.com/youtube

Wonderfull I like

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2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Dierk, we are really pleased you like the video. If you would like to see some of our hidden gems, please click the link: pendonmuseum.com/youtube

Another great and informative youtube. Would a portion for Manchester be attached? Thanks for sharing.

@PendonMuseumVideos

2 жыл бұрын

We are pleased you liked the video Bruce. We can see no evidence of a portion for Manchester being attached and the last coach was hired by wealthy passengers for their exclusive use and attached to the back of a service train.

Most of the trains were 2-6-2s , I lived in front of the Birkenhead line in Port Sunlight during 50s and 60s

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2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, as @SWRural mentions, we are recalling events way back in 1930. We hope you enjoyed the video.

Where was the slip coach for? Oxford? \m/

@PendonMuseumVideos

2 жыл бұрын

The last coach on the Birkenhead express is not in fact a slip coach but a special saloon. These would be hired by wealthy passengers for their exclusive use and attached to the back of a service train. The caption on the website is in error and thanks for pointing this out. We will correct it.

If it were going in the opposite direction and give or take a few years I'd say that private saloon could be carrying one particular Russian duchess after concluding some 'legitimate business' with a very shady individual from Birmingham.

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2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughts ....