Didcot, Newbury & Southampton Railway

[@malcolmdalrymple1779]

Thanks Dave for another history of a line that could have made a difference to freight traffic from Southampton today.

[@davekirwin]

Thanks Malcolm, it could have indeed! It would have been ideal for freight.

[@SMBBM92]

Great stuff! I live on a quiet public footpath by where the railway used to be just east of Shaw House in Newbury, all that remains is the occasional metal post where the old semaphores used to be, but unless you know you'd have no clue it was ever there as it's just a nice open pathway through the trees now. One of my neighbors has been on the lane since the 1940's and remembers the trains rolling past her house when she was young.

[@davekirwin]

Thank you. Fascinating that people still remember the railway and some railway relics remain.

[@20PhantoM07]

I enjoyed that bit of history and a giggle at the end, cheers!

[@michaelhampton9493]

NicE video , Dave. I did my first trainspotting at the Chesil . I also walked through the Chesil tunnel to Kings Worthy station one Subnday afternoon. with some friends. We had to duck down into the bank near Winnall Moors as a 9F came thundering along with a goods train. I also watched with sadness as the tracks were being lifted near Winnall Moors. The line re-opened briefly in the Summers of 1960 and 61 to D.M.U with trains from Southampton Terminus terminating at the Chesil.

[@davekirwin]

Thank you Michael for sharing the knowledge and experience.

[@juliasandison4672]

It's always good to have another piece of info about this line and especially as Dave filmed it on the Hockley Viaduct! His piece is great because it's short but gives you all the information you need about the routes considered for this short historic line. It's importance during not just the Great War but also during the Second World War is not to be under-estimated and the plaques on the viaduct walls give a brief indication of that importance. Thanks, Dave! Julia, The Friends of Hockley Viaduct.

[@davekirwin]

Thanks Julia and for the Friends help. You'll be pleased to know my planned follow up video will shed more light on the structure and a portion of the line.

[@railwaychristina3192]

Hermitage Station sooo beautiful..oh and that viaduct!!

[@notyhbynorthwest]

Hi Dave, just came across your videos, subscribed and watched both part 1 and 2. Very well presented. Clear and concise with excellent graphics, which really helps. Are you a teacher in another life? Cheers, Ian

[@davekirwin]

Hi Ian, thanks for subscribing and glad you liked the DNS videos. I'm not a natural when in front of a camera and so I think my videos sound a bit stilted - I hope the graphics and pace make up for it! Not a teacher, railwayman turned graphic designer.

[@squarewheelsorguk]

Lovely stuff. The DNSR was the first disused line I explored. You’ve covered its history well here.

[@davekirwin]

Thanks Richard, appreciate it.

[@leroyholm9075]

Excellent explanation here to a potentially complicated situation

[@davekirwin]

Thanks Leroy, appreciate the feedback.

[@jermainelong1843]

I stood on this viaduct yesterday. I have mild vertigo but it was worth it :-)

[@davekirwin]

It's a very impressive viaduct with great views - as long as you don't look down!

[@jermainelong1843]

@@davekirwin I looked down😵 😁

[@GalgormHall]

Another excellent video Dave, love the outtakes. Paul

[@davekirwin]

Thanks Paul. Everyone loves outtakes!

[@jackcooper384]

Great video, really enjoyed it.

[@davekirwin]

Thanks Jack.

[@pwhitewick]

Great stuff David. What's the next project?

[@davekirwin]

Thank Paul, glad you liked it. I try not to talk about what I might do in the future in case I don't do it and it would then seem like I was slacking or running my mouth. But I can tell you my next one is a closer look a short section of the DNS. I also have one 'in planning' which if I get the filming done will be finished this year too.

[@paulbaker654]

A small stretch of embankment from the original route survives in Southampton.

[@peterdavy6110]

"Woodhay" is pronounced "Woody".