A full circuit of the American Adventure Theme Park Railway in June 2003 johnmacc558 2026-09-28 | A full circuit of the American Adventure Theme Park Railway in June 2003
Mid-Hants Railway (The Watercress Line) in August 2005 with 34016 Bodmin and 45231 johnmacc558 2024-06-07 | Black 5 4-6-0 No. 45231 "The Sherwood Forester" and rebuilt Bulleid pacific 34016 "Bodmin" take us from Alresford to Alton and back on the Mid Hants Railway in August 2005.
Manchester Ship Canal from Salford (pre Media City!) to Liverpool on Mountwood in September 1993 johnmacc558 2024-06-01 | Mersey ferry "Mountwood" takes us for a cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal from Salford to Liverpool Pier Head in September 1993. When this cruise took place the current Media City complex at Salford Quays had yet to be constructed.
Heatherslaw Light Railway from Heatherslaw to Etal with The Lady Augusta in September 1992 johnmacc558 2024-05-30 | 0-4-2 steam locomotive"The Lady Augusta" takes us for a ride on the Heatherslaw Light Railway from Heatherslaw to Etal and back in September 1992. As we arrive at Heatherslaw station on the return journey we see diesel locomotive "Clive" stored in the train shed.
North Wales Coast Rhyl to Holyhead and back with 37414 Cathays C&W Works 1846-1993 in August 1996 johnmacc558 2024-05-28 | A thrash along the North Wales Coast on 19 August 1996 from Rhyl to Holyhead and back behind Class 37 37414 "Cathays C&W Works 1846-1993" (except for DMU Bangor - Holyhead on outward trip). We pass 37429 "Eisteddfod Genedlaethol" near Conwy on the outward trip and 37422 "Robert F. Fairlie Locomotive Engineer 1831 - 1885" at Bangor on the return journey.
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway from Whistle Inn in August 1992 behind 0-6-0 tank Brookfield johnmacc558 2024-05-26 | Early days at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway - we take a trip down the line from Whistle Inn to Furnace Siding and back in August 1992 behind 0-6-0 steam locomotive "Brookfield". At Furnace Siding station we catch a glimpse in the distance of some ex-Barry locomotives before "Brookfield" pushes us back up the steep gradient to Whistle Inn station.
Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge and back on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway with No. 8 in July 2005 johnmacc558 2024-05-21 | We ride from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge and back behind 2-6-2 tank locomotive No. 8 on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway in July 2005. On the outward journey we pass locomotive No. 9 "Prince of Wales" on an Aberystwyth train at Aberffrwd. We stop briefly at Rheidol Falls to pick up passengers before reaching the end of the line at Devil's Bridge station. Later No.8 takes us back to Aberystwyth, passing No.9 at Aberffrwd as on the outward journey.
P.S. Waverley from Weston-super-Mares Knightstone Harbour to Penarth and Ilfracombe in May 2004 johnmacc558 2024-05-07 | We see P.S. Waverley arrive at Knightstone Harbour in Weston-super-Mare and we join the ship for a cruise to Ilfracombe in May 2004. After calling at Penarth Pier to pick up more passengers we head for Ifracombe where we are welcomed by the Town Crier. After time ashore we join Waverley for the return cruise to Penarth and Weston-super-Mare
Mid-Norfolk Railway with Class 31 diesel locomotive No. 31 235 in June 2004 johnmacc558 2024-04-27 | A ride behind Class 31 diesel locomotive No. 31 235 from Dereham to Wymondham on the Mid-Norfolk Railway in June 2004. D8069 is at the rear of the train.
West Somerset Railway from Minehead to Watchet behind 0-6-0 No. 3205 in June 1992 johnmacc558 2024-04-20 | We travel from from Minehead to Watchet and back on the West Somerset Railway in June 1992 behind Great Western Railway 0-6-0 No. 3205. At Watchet Harbour’s East Quay we see cargo being offloaded from MV “Celtic Venture” (IMO 7036577).
Scarborough North Bay Railway in 1992 behind 4-6-2 locomotive No. 1932 Triton johnmacc558 2024-04-15 | Scarborough North Bay Railway's "Triton" takes us from Peasholm to Scalby Mills in August 1992. During the journey we see the seafront terminus of the cable car from Mr Marvels amusement park.
Cyclone Roller Coaster, Funhouse and other attractions at Pleasureland Southport in September 2004 johnmacc558 2024-04-08 | We enjoy a full circuit of the long-demolished Cyclone Roller Coaster at the original Pleasureland Southport in September 2004 before visiting the Funhouse to see the much-missed Wheel in action. We also ride on King Solomon's Mines, the Mistral Flying Machine and Lost Dinosaurs of the Sahara as well as seeing the Traumatizer and Space Shot rides in action.
M.V. Balmoral cruise from Penarth to Clevedon and up the Avon Gorge to Bristol in August 1993 johnmacc558 2024-04-06 | We join M.V. Balmoral at Penarth Pier in August 1993 for a cruise to Clevedon and along the Avon Gorge into the floating harbour at Bristol. After leaving Clevedon Balmoral enters the River Avon and passes under the M5 road bridge. We pass Pill on regatta day and continue under the under the Clifton Suspension Bridge and past the former Hotwells landing stage before entering the lock into the floating harbour. Here we see Brunel's S.S. Great Britain before Balmoral turns outside M Shed. In the background we see M.V Lochiel, a former Islay mailboat which had been brought to Bristol as a floating pub. This ship was scrapped in 1995. As we return through the floating harbour we see 0-6-0 saddle tank "Portbury" offering rides along the quay on the Bristol Harbour Railway. After leaving the Avon Balmoral calls at Clevedon Pier with time for a short break ashore. We then return to Penarth where the cruise ends.
Five preserved steam locomotives at British Rails Longsight Depot Open Day in April 1992 johnmacc558 2024-04-04 | We visit Longsight Depot Open Day in April 1992 and see the following locomotives doing short demonstration runs: Stanier 4-6-2 LMS Princess Royal Class No. 6201 “Princess Elizabeth”; LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 5305 "Alderman A.E. Draper" and BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 No. 76079. Other steam locomotives seen are BR Standard Class 8 4-6-2 Pacific No. 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" and LMS Jubilee Class 4-6-0 No. 45596 "Bahamas".
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway ride behind King Arthur in May 2010 johnmacc558 2024-04-02 | 0-6-2 tank "King Arthur" takes us from Rudyard to Hunthouse Wood on the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway in May 2010
Foxfield Railway in April 1992 with saddle tanks Wimblebury and Hawarden johnmacc558 2024-04-01 | A double headed saddle tank trip on the Foxfield Railway in April 1992 from Caverswall Road Station at Blythe Bridge near Stoke-On-Trent. Our locomotives are 0-6-0 Hunslet Austerity "Wimblebury" and 0-4-0 Bagnall "Hawarden".
An exhiliarating ride behind Rudyard Lady at the Rudyard Lake Railway in 1992 johnmacc558 2024-03-30 | "Rudyard Lady" seems to be in a hurry as we travel from "Rudyard for Horton" station on the Rudyard Lake Railway to "The Dam" and "Lakeside" in 1992. Trains were not running beyond Lakeside on the day we visited.
Dean Forest Railway ride behind 0-6-0 pannier tank No. 9681 in May 1992 johnmacc558 2024-03-25 | We see 0-6-0 pannier tank No. 9681 arrive at Norchard Low Level on the Dean Forest Railway in May 1992 and run round its train. We then move to Lydney Lakeside (later St Mary's Halt) which, at that time, was the limit of public running. 9681 thenbegins the return journey towards Norchard. In Lydney town centre we cross the former main A48 road with no sign of the since-reconstructed Lydney Town station.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway with locomotive 4472 Mary Louise in March 1992 johnmacc558 2024-03-20 | We take a ride on the 21 inch gauge Blackpool Pleasure Beach Express in March 1992 behind 4-6-2 locomotive 4472 "Mary Louise". The train takes the original clockwise route around the park.
River Usk cruise on M.V. Balmoral from Blaina Wharf in Newport to Penarth in August 1993 johnmacc558 2024-03-16 | We see M.V. Balmoral arriving in Newport for a cruise to Penarth and Ilfracombe in August 1993. We then join the ship at Blaina Wharf and travel down the River Usk - under the Transporter Bridge which, at that time, was closed for renovation - and out into the Bristol Channel. Our cruise ends as Balmoral arrives at Penarth Pier. Following construction of the Newport City bridge it is no longer possible for Balmoral to call at Blaina Wharf. The Wharf has, in any case, been swept away by housing development.
Peak Rail early days - a ride behind 0-6-0 tank No. 7597 from Darley Dale in February 1992 johnmacc558 2024-03-12 | A return steam-hauled trip on Peak Rail's short length of operational track from Darley Dale towards Matlock in February 1992. The locomotive is 0-6-0 tank No. 7597.
P.S. Kingswear Castle from Chatham Thunderbolt Pier to Strood Pier and back in July 1993 johnmacc558 2024-03-05 | We join paddle steamer Kingswear Castle at Thunderbolt Pier in Chatham for a cruise to Strood Pier and back in July 1993. Strood Pier was demolished several years ago and Kingswear Castle has relocated from the River Medway to its original home on the River Dart in Devon. It would be rather challenging, therefore, to repeat this cruise as seen in the video!
P.S. Waverley cruise from Penarth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1993 johnmacc558 2024-02-19 | We join paddle steamer Waverley for a cruise from Penarth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1993. There are good views of the landing stages at both Ilfracombe and Penarth as they were before the extensive reconstruction work of the 1990s.
Superferry cruise from Swansea to Cork and back in May 1993 johnmacc558 2024-02-10 | After a brief evening clip of Superferry leaving Swansea Bay in May 1993 for an overnight sailing the video continues with the ship's arrival in Cork harbour the following morning. We then see the daytime departure from Cork harbour a week later and the arrival at Swansea later that day. Superferry made its last crossing on this route in October 2006 and the ship was scrapped in 2021.
Farne Islands boat trip on Golden Gate from Seahouses to Longstone lighthouse in September 1992 johnmacc558 2024-01-30 | We join the 1984-built "Golden Gate" (LH43) at Seahouses harbour in September 1992 for a trip to the Farne Islands where we see Atlantic grey seals before landing on Longstone. After a short stay on the Rock we return to Seahouses.
River Caves at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August 2007 johnmacc558 2024-01-20 | The River Caves attraction at Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened in 1905.
Short clip of the King Harry Ferry near Falmouth, Cornwall, in April 1993 johnmacc558 2024-01-14 | Brief clips of the King Harry chain ferry in April 1993. We see the ferry loading at Philleigh before it crosses the River Fal to Trelissick. We then join it for the return crossing to Philleigh. In the background we see two laid-up ships, "Pomorac" and "Radnik".
M.V. Balmoral Two Bridges cruise from Penarth to the Wye and Severn in August 1992 johnmacc558 2024-01-11 | We join M.V. Balmoral at Penarth Pier in August 1992 for a "Two Bridges" cruise. After leaving Penarth we call at Clevedon (still to be rebuilt at the seaward end) before passing Avonmouth Docks. We then enter the River Wye and ease under the bridge that carries the original M4 motorway (the Prince of Wales bridge / Second Severn Crossing had yet to be built). Balmoral turns just before the railway bridge at Chepstow and returns to the River Severn to pass under the original M4 motorway Severn Bridge. Our cruise ends later that day at Penarth.
P.S. Waverley cruise from Lynmouth to Ilfracombe and back in June 1992 johnmacc558 2024-01-02 | Our cruise begins as we board a tender from the beach at Lynmouth in North Devon to join paddle steamer Waverley in June 1992. Having boarded Waverley at sea we cruise to Ilfracombe and back before once again being taken ashore by tender at Lynmouth.
Hear both exhausts from the single chimney of WHR NGG16 No. 87 as it leaves Tryfan Junction in 2018 johnmacc558 2023-12-03 | The separate exhausts from the front and rear cylinders are clearly audible from the single chimney of Welsh Highland Railway NGG16 Garratt locomotive No. 87 as it leaves Tryfan Junction station on a Porthmadog service in September 2018.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach monorail in August 2007 johnmacc558 2023-11-23 | A monorail ride around Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August 2007. The monorail closed in 2012.
Combe Martin Earl of Rone procession in May 1998 johnmacc558 2023-11-14 | We see Combe Martin's "Earl of Rone" procession as it makes its way from The Pack of Cards pub to the sea in May 1998. You can find out more about the annual "Hunting of the Earl of Rone" ceremony here: earl-of-rone.org.uk
Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway with locomotive 4473 Carol Jean in August 2007 johnmacc558 2023-11-07 | We ride on the 21 inch gauge Blackpool Pleasure Beach Express in August 2007 behind 4-6-4 locomotive 4473 "Carol Jean".
London Underground Mind the Gap and Stand Clear of the Doors announcements - Embankment and Waterloo johnmacc558 2023-11-04 | We hear the famous London Underground Oswald Laurence "Mind the Gap" and "Stand Clear of the Doors Please" announcements recorded at Embankment (Northern Line Northbound) and Waterloo (Bakerloo Line Southbound).
Short clip of an unidentified Class 37 diesel between Helsby and Frodsham in January 1995 johnmacc558 2023-11-03 | We see an unidentified Class 37 diesel racing towards Frodsham from Helsby in January 1995
Chester to Iron Bridge and back on Chesterboats The Jackie in July 2010 johnmacc558 2023-10-22 | We travel from the centre of Chester along the River Dee to the Aldford Iron Bridge and back on board Chesterboat's "The Jackie" in July 2010.
Jersey Castle Ferry ride in August 2007 - without ever going to sea! johnmacc558 2023-10-14 | We join the Jersey Castle Ferry at Elizabeth Castle in August 2007 for a one way journey to the shore at low tide.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach in September 2006 johnmacc558 2023-10-09 | We ride the Alice in Wonderland, Gold Mine, Avalanche, River Caves, Steeplechase and Grand Prix rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in September 2006.
The American Adventure Theme Park in June 2003 johnmacc558 2023-09-15 | We visit The American Adventure Theme Park in Derbyshire in June 2003. During our visit we see the miniature railway, High Sierra, Nightmare Niagara, Runaway Train, Balloon Ride, Rocky Mountain Rapids, The Missile, Buffalo Stampede and Twin Looper. All these rides - along with the park itself - have now gone, so enjoy the memories!
Short silent cine film of a ride on the Skyliner and Twister attractions at Clacton Pier in May 1976 johnmacc558 2023-09-01 | We ride on the Skyliner and Twister attractions at Clacton Pier in this short silent cine film from May 1976.
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway ride behind Robert in July 2000 johnmacc558 2023-08-05 | We join an open tramcar at Derby Castle on the Isle of Man in July 2000 for a ride on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. Our tramcar is hauled to the Sea Terminal and back by "Robert".
0-6-0 tank No. 7597 Zebedee at Peak Rail in June 2002 johnmacc558 2023-07-04 | We join 0-6-0 tank No. 7597 "Zebedee" at Peak Rail's Darley Dale station in January 2002 for a journey to Rowsley South and Matlock Riverside. We also see No. 7597 leaving Darley Dale later the same day and arriving at Rowsley South in January 2002.
M.V. Balmoral receives new front lounge windows at Princes Wharf Bristol in January 1994 johnmacc558 2023-07-02 | We see M.V Balmoral at Princes Wharf, Bristol, in January 1994 as new windows are being fitted to the front lounge.
Mount Teide cable car in Tenerife in April 2006 johnmacc558 2023-07-02 | We travel on the Mount Teide cable car from the base station (2,356 m above sea level) to the upper station (3,555 m above sea level) and back in April 2006. Our return journey was filmed in real time but is shown at 8x speed.
Machen station in August 1994 - 32 years after closure johnmacc558 2023-06-21 | Machen station was on the Brecon and Merthyr railway line and closed at the end of December 1962. In this short video we see what remained of the station building in August 1994. At the time the building was occupied by a gaming machine repair company and this video was made with permission of that company. The faded black sign on the wall (2nd clip in the video) used to say "To the down platform over the bridge".
Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway with locomotive 4473 Carol Jean in September 2006 johnmacc558 2023-06-18 | We ride on the 21 inch gauge Blackpool Pleasure Beach Express in September 2006 behind 4-6-4 locomotive 4473 "Carol Jean". The train takes the anti-clockwise route around the park.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach monorail in September 2006 johnmacc558 2023-06-09 | A monorail ride around Blackpool Pleasure Beach in September 2006. The monorail closed in 2012.
Great Western Railway class 800 and 150 trains at Starcross and Dawlish in June 2023 johnmacc558 2023-06-08 | We see GWR class 800 No. 800303 passing Starcross on 6 June 2023 with the 12.03 service from London Paddington to Penzance. We then see GWR class 150 units Nos. 150263 and 150233 leaving Dawlish on the same day with the 13.57 service from Exmouth to Paignton.
Southbound Caledonian Highland Sleeper passing Weedon on 19 April 2023 johnmacc558 2023-06-05 | We see the southbound Caledonian Highland Sleeper passing a narrow boat on the Grand Union canal at Weedon on 19 April 2023.
Barnsley Model Engineers multi-gauge railway at the Kirklees Light Railway in 1996 johnmacc558 2023-05-30 | We travel on the Barnsley Model Engineers multi-gauge raised rack at the Kirklees Light Railway in October 1996. Unfortunately I have no details of the locomotive hauling the train.
Bournemouth Westcliff lift in June 2006 johnmacc558 2023-05-30 | We travel to the top of the Westcliff lift at Bounemouth in June 2006.
