422. Steam Lakeside & Tittesworth Reservoir Leek Staffordshire

Enjoy a trip down the line of the 10.25” miniature gauge railway situated on the track bed of the former North Staffordshire Railway and take in beautiful views across Rudyard Lake. Also features, aerial views of nearby Tittesworth Reservoir.
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[@stevehoare6378]

Evening Alan, what an absolutely beautiful place. Such a gorgeous little train, i was amazed at its pulling power. All credit to the enthusiasts and volunteers who make it happen, marvellous. Thank you for sharing 🍷🍷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Evening Steve. It was a lovely day to visit, I enjoyed it very much. I’ve visited a lot of miniature railways over the years but none in recent times. This was a well looked after line and station. All the best 🥂

[@MaxfromKs]

Thank you so very much for sharing this with me and everyone else!! 😮😊😊 That was so enjoyable take care be safe and BY FOR NOW !!!😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I’m really pleased you enjoyed watching Max, thanks for letting me know 🤠. All the best.

[@castingshadows282]

So glad the weather was on your side for this wonderful day out Alan. Even the natural beauty of it all gleamed with warmth and greatness of the surroundings. A perfect day for all. Happy day's. 🖖👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

It really was a perfect sort of day, just right heat wise, sun, no wind, just how I like it 🤠👍

[@umbertoyltp]

Thank you Alan, what an entertaining episode on this track, skilfully operated by young volunteers, a bit wobbly but I'm sure it was safe enough for being a passenger aboard.😂❤

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit, part of a weekend out in the camper. It was a lovely day to ride alongside the lake and plenty safe 🤠

[@dougie60892]

Great wee steam train, lovely scenery on your journey, another good video Alan.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much Dougie, I’m glad you enjoyed watching.

[@mickclark427]

Hello Alan mick from Hull Another very lovely episode hope you are well and keep them coming I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed this change of scenery. I’m fine thanks and hope you are🤠

[@hughcarson6837]

Intrresting day out. well done

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Hugh, glad you enjoyed it.

[@durhamranger988]

If you like narrow gauge railways you should visit Ravenglass and Eskdale railway in South Cumbria. There’s seven miles of track running through picturesque Eskdale.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for the suggestion, I have been there, a long while ago and certainly worth another visit if up that way. Cheers

[@robinengland5799]

Beautiful lake and a very nice well maintained steam train! Thanks for

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

It was an enjoyable trip on a lovely day. Cheers.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid on the channel nice place you out thanks four the cool vlog on your channel thanks leee

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Lee, good of you to say.

[@stephenworthington8508]

Take care Alan...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you Stephen and you!

[@philipjones9458]

Another relaxing one as usual Alan, lovely filming. Regards from Chester.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much Philip, something different for the viewers. Cheers

[@stephengardiner9867]

When I mention cottages/residences I am referring to the Muskoka lakes as this being a man made reservoir, it is highly unlikely to have these but it does seem to have facilities for docking and/or mooring watercraft.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Some reservoirs are actively used for water sports and have sailing clubs on site, but there is none of this at Tittesworth Reservoir from what I've seen and looking at Google Maps.

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@monroe3004]

Ahh, I could smell the hot oil and steam!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Lovely isn’t it!

[@RobertGott-c3f]

Great video of a magic railway😊😊😮 Thanks for your time and effort You’ve got a new sub😊😮

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That’s great news, thank you so much for your comment. My channel is mainly about Narrowboating though I always have incorporated heritage topics. I did set up a separate KZbin channel called Interest In Heritage. As it wasn’t very successful I abandoned it but it is still live and you may find something of interest there to watch, as well as heritage items on this channel. Thanks again Alan, cheers🤠👍

[@RobertGott-c3f]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture your very welcome 😁

[@stephengardiner9867]

That forested landscape could well pass for the Muskoka lakes in Ontario, Canada with the watercraft, fishing, cottages/residences and boat houses on the shores (hopefully minus the black flies, mosquitos, deer flies, horse flies...). That wee railway parallels (in a very small way) the Canals as it is on a line that was originally largely intended to move goods for industry and commerce and fell out of use as those industries changed and/or faded away. It was then "reborn" for leisure purposes. Likewise the canals were originally intended for industry and commerce and, likewise, many of them were closed, abandoned and in some cases literally destroyed by those who really couldn't have dreamt of their current popularity and the "spin-off" commercial possibilities that it has generated (boat building and repair, marinas, chandleries, general services and even the ever present government fees, licenses, taxes...). Even the upkeep of the existing network generates a labor force and their own industries that provide the rather specialized bits and pieces required to keep the canals and locks operational. It is great to hear of the ongoing work to rehabilitate some of the old disused canals.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I've never been to Canada but from what I've heard it's a great place to visit. The canals came, and then the railways, many being sited close to canals, where the ground was level. The railways took business away from the canals, the canals declined but there has been a resurgence for leisure purposes. Even the railways are very popular but there has been lack of investment over many years, which tends to be called subsidy rather than investment. Limited capacity on existing rails is an issue when trying to improve services. There are many canals being restored but it's a long, slow and expensive process but a very welcome one.

[@colintuffs568]

Guess who was allegedly conceived in a rowboat on Rudyard Lake 😂❤

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Could it be a renowned author 🤔! Wikipedia has something interesting on it! Thanks for your comment 🤠