Kingfisher Railscene Cab Rides from the 1980s & 1990s

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This Cab Ride was recorded from the cab of 47444 on the 10.45 from Leeds to Carlisle on 31st January 1990 over the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway, on the section over the "Long Drag", up through Settle, over Ribblehead and Ais Gill, down through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, along the Eden Valley to Carlisle.

The weather was fair - except for a light dousing of rain at the northern end, on a very interesting section of wrong-line running from Long Meg to Howe and Co's Sidings.

We would like to thank London Midland Region Public Affairs Department for arranging this journey, and to Inspector Bob Coe and Drivers Ian Hodgeson and 'Tug' Wilson.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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This Cab Ride was recorded on 8th February 1990 aboard Southern Region electric unit number 2206, of the 4-B1G type. This was one of the few buffet-equipped types of unit that operated on the Southern.

The route, was made famous on film as the "London to Brighton in 4 minutes" route, but this is not a repeat of that! Firstly, the direction of travel is the reverse of that run, (this is northwards), secondly it is at normal speed, and thirdly of course, it shows the railway of 1990. It therefore makes a fascinating contrast to the 1950s film. The route takes us through the South Downs and along one of the most intensive railway "corridors" of them all, with numerous junctions right from the start at Brighton. Lines to Lewis and Worthing, from Lewis, Horsham, Guildford, Oxted, Sutton and many other points mean there is tremendous variety on this line, making it one of the most varied cab rides yet. The weather was kind to us, for once, with no rain, giving a very clear view of the line. We would like to thank Southern Region Public Affairs office for arranging this journey.

The Schedule was (Table 186 in BR Passenger Timetable).

BRIGHTON.........dep. 10.55 ..00.00 miles

East Croydon......dep. 11.32...40.50

LONDON VICTORIA..arr. 11.46 ..51.00 miles

PLEASE NOTE: Cab Rides have no commentary but original cab conversations are heard. By their nature background noises intrude and picture colours vary in intensity. No warranties are either given or implied by the producers.

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This cab ride was recorded on 5th.April 1990 aboard Class 107 No.107 747 from Glasgow to Edinburgh and a DBSO on the 12:33 from Glasgow Central and 14:30 from Edinburgh respectively.

These two routes show the contrasting nature of BRs main and secondary lines, the Glasgow Central to Edinburgh line via Shotts being a secondary one with basic stations and a DMU service whilst the Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street route via Linlithgow is a main line on which "Scot Rail Express" services operate. At the time of this cab ride, these latter were still operated by Class 47/7s in push-pull mode

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train..

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This Cab Ride was recorded on Thursday 19th April 1990 and this schedule was Table 66 in BR’s Passenger Timetable.

Our Euston to Liverpool Cab Ride is the most popular in the series. This ‘ride’ is over the other parts of the WCML, the Northampton loop and the original Grand Junction line from Rugby to Birmingham. Not only does it compliment the main line run, but once again we have the knowledgeable accompaniment of the Traction Inspector Peter Crawley from Euston.

We travelled aboard Class 321 Unit No. 312 406 on the 09.52 from Euston, commencing at Wolverton, the last station before the Northampton loop leaves the main line.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above locomotive sounds.

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This cab ride over the Great Western Main Line was recorded aboard HST power-car 43179 on 23rd May 1990 on the 08.45 from Paddington. The route needs no introduction, it’s Brunel’s famous 'billiard table' ride, superbly engineered for today’s high speed trains.

Our journey was accomplished exactly to time, except for 18 minutes loss due to signals near Tilehurst, an example of how safety comes first, as a trackman had heard a noise coming from one of the coaches (later identified as a normal suspension ‘groan’) at the station, causing the train to be stopped for static and rolling exams.

We would like to thank all those involved for arranging this cab ride: BR Public Affairs at Swindon, Inspector John Barratt, Driver S. Bailey and D. Stanner.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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The 'CROSS CITY' LINE in Birmingham is something of a 'cause celebre' and has shown remarkable growth in recent years. In 1990 it was announced that it would be electrified, the first extension to Birmingham's electrification network since the 1960's.

The cab ride was filmed PRE-ELECTRIFICATION on the 21st May 1990 aboard class 116 D.M.U. No 53116 from Tyseley depot.The train was the 9.53 from Redditch, which ran to Barnt Green on the Midland Mainline from Bristol (via the Lickey incline), to Birminghan New Street to Lichfield T.V. High Level.

The journey was arranged by Midland Region Public Affairs, to whom we extend our thanks, also to Steve Young, Inspector Brian Clarke and driver Craig Thompson and John Martin.

The schedule was (Table 69 in BR Passenger Timetables).

REDDITCH..........dep 0933

Alvechurch............arr 09.59

Barnt Green.........arr 10.05

Longbridge............arr 10.13

Northfield..............arr 10.16

King's Norton........arr 10.19

Bournville.............arr 10.20

SellyOak..............arr 10.25

University..............arr 10.23

Five Ways..............arr 10.32

Birmingham NS. arr 10.36

BIRMINGHAM NS ....dep 1038

Duddeston....................arr 10.41

Aston...........................arr 10.44

Gravelly Hill...............arr 10.45

Erdington......................arr 10.51

Chester Road...............arr 10.53

Wylde Green...............arr 10.55

Sutton Coldfield...........arr 10.59

Four Oaks.....................arr 11.02

Butlers Lane.................arr 11.06

Blake Street.................arr 11.08

Lichfield C....................arr 11.19

LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY, arr 11.22

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Running Time: 90-mins (1hr 30min)

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This Cab Ride was undertaken in the Spring of 1990 to record the last few weeks of operation of the venerable "Hampshire" DEMU’s on what are now the "Solent" electrified lines of Network South East. At the time of our ride, 30th April 1990, most of the third rails were in position and the new station at Hedge End was complete. All services were still in the hands of the DEMU’s, our unit being No. 205029.

We would like to thank Network South East at Waterloo for arranging this Cab Ride and Inspector Brian Mercer, drivers White and Letchford, guard Glyn Hiscock.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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This is a very special cab ride, for two reasons. Firstly, it covers three freight-only lines in the Midlands, the Leicester to Burton-on-Trent line, from Coalville (at the middle of the line) to Burton-on-Trent, then from Stenson Junction to Sheet Stores Junction (via Castle Donnington) and from Radford Junction to Calverton Colliery. Of course, the main lines are also covered.

Secondly, this is special because it took place on the occasion of the 1990 Coalville Open Day and was organised through the kind offices of Hertfordshire Railtours, who ran the special train as the Coalville Caboodle, on Sunday 6th June 1990.

We travelled aboard 56078 and 58070 (from Nottingham) with drivers Pett, Simkins and Fisher and were accompanied by Inspectors Brian Clark and Phil Greaves.

Our thanks are due to BR Midland Region Public Affairs (Steve Young) and John Farrow of Hertfordshire Railtours for arranging this cab ride.

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Filmed on 18th.September 1990 these cab rides cover the entire Merseyrail electric system (open to the public) Our Inspector for the day was Stuart Mason with Steve Young from British Rail (LMR) Public Affairs assisting.

Disk 1: Cab Ride 37 Merseyrail North

Part 1 - 09:06 Hunts Cross to Southport. Driver Wilf Mercer of Southport takes unit 507 001 underground and onto the semaphore controlled lines to the north arriving at 10:00 in Southport.

Part 2 - 11:17 Liverpool Central to Ormskirk. We travel aboard former Souther Region Class 508 No.142; Driver Brian Callaghan of Kirkdale is relieved at Kirkdale by Driver Les Roberts, arriving at Ormskirk at 11:45.

Part 3 - 16:17 Kirkby to Liverpool Central. Two more Kirkdale men, David Jones and Malcolm Dean take unit 507 020 to the city centre arriving at 16:33.

Part 4 - 16:45 Liverpool Central to Hunts Cross. We "cab" unit 507 006, replacing the small inclement weather section of our outward journey, Driver Malcolm Greenwood complementing our tour at 17:00.

Disc 2: Cab Ride 38 Merseyrail South

Part 1: 13:15 West Kirby to New Brighton via Liverpool Central

Part 2: Details of unit 508 121

Part 3: 14:41 Liverpool Central to Hooton

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Running Time: 190-mins (3hr 10min) , Colour
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On 3rd October 1990 we filmed aboard the 31469 from Manchester Victoria to Barrow-in-Furness, one of the last provincial hauled routes. Traditional semaphore signals remain in use after we diverge from the West Coast Mainline at Carnforth and traverse the southern section of the Cumbrian Coast.

Barrow driver Ricky Alien, Traction Inspection Walter Wood and BR Midland Public Relations Officer Steve Young accompany us on the 10.48 departure. The train operates limited stops to Preston then all stations to Barrow except Dalton and Roose.

The cab ride compliments Cab Ride No. 40 which covers Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle later the same day.

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Barrow to Carlisle via the Cumbrian Coast. Part two of our 3rd.October 1990 Cab Ride covers the northern section of one of the prettiest provincial routes in the country. The 85 mile stretch of this line features 24 intermediate stations although only 5 are booked stops.

The Cab Ride was filmed aboard a Heaton based Class 108 Derby Lightweight Unit (Nos.53958 and 54227). These DMUs were specific motive power for this route and feature bars on the windows to prevent passengers from leaning out on the limited clearance northern section. The industrial scenes of Workington contrast with the beauty of the Braystone section of coastline.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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This is a compilation of the ever changing lines into Bury (Lancashire). We start with a BR cab ride from the town’s inter-change station into Victoria and return. We filmed these outward from Victoria but have reversed the order to help continuity. From Bury we continue north to Ramsbottom and then to Rawtenstall, this is of course on the preserved East Lancashire Railway, the northern extension from Ramsbottom is yet to re-open to the public.

Part One - 09.45 Bury to Manchester Victoria

Calling at Bury, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Besses-o’-th’-Barn, Prestwich, Heaton Park, Bowker Vale, Crumpsall, Woodlands Road and Manchester-Victoria. On the 20th September 1990 Driver John Deluther, Inspector Walter Wood and Public Relations Officer Steve Young are on train, our traction is Class 504 EMU 504 458 arranging in Victoria at 10.08.

Part Two - 09.00 Manchester Victoria to Bury

The reverse of Part One aboard the same unit but with Driver Peter Kingston at the controls. This line is of course to be swallowed up by the controversial light rapid system for Manchester, Victoria station has already been cannibalised to let ’Trains’ turn sharp left into the city’s streets and onto Altrincham line. From May 1991 through trains will be curtailed and many of the unique class 504 side pick up third rail EMU’s will go for scrap.

Part Three - Bury (Bolton Street to Ramsbottom)

On the preserved East Lancashire Railway, calling at Summerseat, the only intermediate station, during the diesel gala on the 7 October 1990. We view our traction Green Class 40 D335 owned by the Class Forty Preservation Society before hopping aboard. The locos controls are also explained briefly at Summerseat.

Part Four - Ramsbottom to Rawtenstall West

Filmed to assist driver training on the yet to re-opened northern extension of the East Lancashire Railway in the unique Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) Gemini. Please note: No Railscene ‘crew’ were allowed on board, the conversation is only between ELR volunteers.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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