Crich Tramway & Tunnel - Clay Cross Company Railway

[@WobblyRunner]

I did notice after publishing that I had spelt Stephenson the wrong way...oops. No offense George.

[@Carolb66]

Brought back some lovely memories of me visiting Crich several times when i was alot younger, riding the trams & exploring the village. Fab video Paul. ❤😊.

[@WobblyRunner]

A beautiful village isn't it. I've still not been to the tram museum yet. I keep meaning to go but never seems to happen.

[@petedemaio168]

Brilliant history. Thank you for showing. I've always wondered about the rest of that line and you have shown and explained it. Really good, very old photos

[@WobblyRunner]

Thanks very much Pete. Fascinating history isn't it.

[@mrbetamax1969]

Been here loads of times but didn't know the background story cheers Paul 👍

[@WobblyRunner]

👍🙃

[@gaz11h]

Visited Crich Tramway museum many times and knew of the Tramway surprised how much is left to see enjoyed the video very much

[@WobblyRunner]

Thanks very much 👍. Shamefully I've never been inside the museum yet. I keep meaning to visit.

[@gaz11h]

@@WobblyRunner I'm a bit of a regular there but when 1 entry fee gets you in as many times in a year as you want its well worth it

[@steviez110]

Excellent video

[@WobblyRunner]

Thank you 👍

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

It was amazing what was actually in the village, I bet most of the people that live there don't even know about the tramway. A nice bit of tunnel exploration too, good to see you getting your hands dirty!! That steep cutting was a sight to behold as well, incredibly steep.

[@WobblyRunner]

Cheers Seamus. An absolute goldmine. I'm sure there are many treasures out of view on private land. You're right though, I bet loads don't realise especially the new estates going up.

[@Gusbus73Tintop]

Im Crich born n bred (was chatting to Paul on Facebook yesterday) and I'm impressed by the video, it was brilliant. What was good to see was some of the old branches (the one under Wheatsheaf Lane to Crich Quarry especially) getting a mention. Crich has a lot of new people in the village who are probably blissfully unaware of what gems are hidden in plain sight!

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

@@Gusbus73Tintop There is so much under our feet that we just don't see, all it takes is a bit of effort and, sometimes, luck but it can be found. Over the past couple of years I have travelled around Lincolnshire and photographed every disused railway station that still exists, you would be amazed at what I found and the people I met. It was a real education.

[@Gusbus73Tintop]

@@seamusmcevoy2011 likewise with me in Kirkby in Ashfield, we have old long gone collieries, branch lines everywhere and a rich history that is getting more distant as time passes and the older generations pass away. This history isn't getting noted as much as it used to (or people are not interested).

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

@@Gusbus73Tintop Well at least people like Paul (Wobbly Runner) and Ant Daykin (Trekking Exploration) are doing what they can, their videos are excellent.

[@stevenhayes2589]

thanks for another great video looking forward to the next one

[@WobblyRunner]

Cheers Steven

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

It was great to see quite a number of remains of this old tramway. With 'Phillip' giving you some guidance, this is a real interesting video. The tunnel you managed to enter was a stunner to watch. It must have been quite a busy tramway in its time, taking limestone down to those kilns at Ambergate. Also of note is the coincidence of the lime kilns opening at the same time as the North Midland Railway line from Derby to Rotherham and Leeds in 1840. By the way, those old photos of the tramway in operation, and that particular one of the engine shed are marvellous. Many thanks, looking forward to the next in this series.

[@WobblyRunner]

Thanks very much. It's some fascinating history isn't it.

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Yes, it's a great discovery

[@markg99]

Never thought I'd see you the wrong side of a steel fence, and climbing into a narrow tunnel entrance. Very adventurous!

[@WobblyRunner]

Very exciting. All safe though.

[@eggy77]

The two levels was mentioned in the other video I saw a few weeks ago. I can't remember why now though 😂😂

[@WobblyRunner]

I'll have to go back and rewatch as I thought the same.

[@psychicspies673]

Well I hope you not expecting anything as adventurous as that tomorrow!!!

[@WobblyRunner]

😄 I thought we'd be doing a bit of abseiling off the viaduct?

[@gilesestram]

Mark G, I think i was a bad influence on him !

[@WobblyRunner]

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