Episode 3: Cowes to Newport Line | Disused Railways Of The Wight

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Episode 3 in a series of videos where we walk every disused railway line on the Isle of Wight.
In this Episode, we track up the Cowes to Newport line, the first railway line built on the Island.
For our Bones ❤️
Credit:
Music: Vectronia - Used with permission from Artist.
All other music is original and created by Jack Singleton:
Copyright @jacksingletonmusic
Images:
Medina Wharf Image - Credit: Ernie's Railway Archive - permission granted to use.
Photo of Mill Hill Station - Credit: Nick Catford - permission granted to use.
Photo Cowes Regatta - Public Domain Image.
Dr. Beeching Portrait - Source: Wiki Images - Liscenced for fair use.
Archive Footage - Credit Unknown.

[@Gruntos]

I use to ride the Cowes train with my gran when I was a nipper, I think it was 6d. Did you know that there was a special rule in the BR rule book to allow the train carriages to run back into the station on its own with out the engines connected? As space was tight, the engine would go in front first. Disembark all the passengers, push the empty carriage back out then disconnect then run to the adjacent track. The guard would use the breaks to let the carriages roll back. Once stationary the engine would back onto the train ready for the return trip. I remember going to medina wharf as a kid to watch my dad load coal onto the trucks when it came in.

[@Beatlefan67]

Very enjoyable - thanks for sharing. We're so lucky that the IoWSR does so much to keep the dream alive. We're long-time members of the society.

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes it is great that we still have the steam railway, I've (Jack) just joined the maintenance team there on Fridays, great bunch of people and lots of fun 😊 all the best 👍

[@sameyers2670]

I worked at that supermarket from 2004 to 2006 when it was a Co-op

[@jennyturner6399]

Thanks for sharing 🍓🧶🌈💙

[@aswclassicsiow8588]

Walked that way many times with my dog, when we were kids use to go to the cement mills to find ball bearing balls to use as marbles, also walked the other side of the river from Seaclose Park to East Cowes

[@MsSkywest]

I'm literally obsessed with your videos

[@WightWanderer]

Awww shucks! 😊 Thank you! ❤

[@Woodentops1]

Love this video. I have memories of travelling to Cowes with my brother and father in the early sixties. Jeff

[@WightWanderer]

Some fantastic memories no doubt. Thank you for watching 🙂.

[@rainbowriverclarkbrown]

Love this walk.😍

[@gthbtn]

The kilns were rediscovered in 2017? We used to play in them in the early 80's... If I'd known you were going to lose them I'd have left a trail of breadcrumbs! 😂

[@langerstrains9460]

Another great video

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you! Very kind 🙂

[@nealadsett8484]

I often think the Isle of Wight would be an ideal place to have a tram network using the old rail lines. A compact island with several towns that you could travel around by tram. It would mean holiday makers and day tourists could leave the car at home, freeing up the Island roads. Alas I am sure it will never happen. Maximising the old trackbed as cycle paths seems obvious though .

[@WightWanderer]

Yes unfortunately expansion in the current political climate doesn't seem to be ideal. But places like Ventnor are in desperate need of a link before their public transport system is cut off. Thank you so much for watching. 😊👍

[@rainbowriverclarkbrown]

Thank you for this video.

[@WightWanderer]

You are very welcome, more on the way 🙂👍

[@tonycook603]

Thanks Jack and Eleanor for a great video. I've only just discovered your channel and I must now track back and look at the rest of your videos. The lost IOW railway network is a great shame, just imagine what a tourist attraction it would be now. I've walked the Cowes to Newport line many times, such a shame it doesn't still exist. As a schoolboy I can remember crossing the old footbridge to get to Cowes High School and looking down at the overgrown platforms. Looking forward to the rest of the lines, and sorry to hear about Bones. RIP fella.

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you Tony for the kind words. It is a shame that not more were preserved especially the Newport and Cowes lines which would be hella useful nower days, but hey ho. All the best 🙂

[@TheMeadow-m7o]

Nice to bump into you today on the esplanade , deffo up for a stroll sometime interesting

[@WightWanderer]

Hi mate, pleasure. Definatly be up for that 🙂👍

[@thebagfather4633]

fantastic chap great work keep it up

[@railwaychristina3192]

Brickwork had a staff platform. Got this from an elderly lady I used to visit whose husband worked there.

[@stevo590]

Great , Done that walk last week . Thanks for the added history , love your research.👍

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you! It is a lovely walk 🙂

[@tracieoliver2307]

Brilliant guys thanks so much for sharing!

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you so much for the kind words 🙂👍

[@lynetteclark]

Another fantastic and informative video from you both. Looking forward to the next ❤ Keep up the awesome work ❤

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you beautiful lady! Love you you and the family ❤❤

[@lynetteclark]

@@WightWanderer ❤️❤️❤️

[@lornarobinson3690]

Another lovely video.....I've walked that line....several years ago and there was the remains of Cement Mills Halt still standing. Thanks for filming this....bought back memories of a lovely walk. Look forward to episode 4.

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you Lorna! We're toying with the idea of getting a few people together with some shears and cutting back the brambles to see if the structure is still there, will have to see what the counsil says. All the best 🙂👍

[@johnculley4808]

An excellent video. Must try some of these walks when I next go to the island.

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you John. Absolutley, some of the best trails to walk in England 🙂👍

[@johnculley4808]

@@WightWanderer I did a video about the Wickford to Southminster branch (filmed by a friend). Maybe I should walk some of the Essex disused lines next?kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHbFaIyIe9NomdE

[@WightWanderer]

@@johnculley4808 Just watched it John & subed to the channel, superb presenting skills you have sir 🙂👍

[@bertoaudits]

When is Shanklin to Wroxall coming? I've just returned from the Island today and hada lovely walk along the red squirrel trail!

[@WightWanderer]

We did Shanklin to Wroxall in Episode 1: Ryde to Ventnor line. Here's a link to it Rob 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3m1iaRrZ6lqos0

[@stephenweston1807]

Another interesting walk, thanks - makes me jealous! It's a pity there are so few remains of the infrastructure to see on this stretch. Have you watched the Ghost Train video for the Ventnor to Cowes line? It covers this section but from a totally different perspective and is a fascinating watch. Just search for 'Ghost train Ventnor'.

[@WightWanderer]

Thank you Stephen! No we havnt but we will now, thanks for letting me know. All the best 🙂

[@alistairshaw3206]

You're right, Doctor Beeching and his cohort, Ernest Marples ruined the railways everywhere in Britain. PS Ryde is a sad sight, much worse than 20 years ago when I last saw her. Sorry about Bones, dogs are a much loved part of the family.

[@WightWanderer]

It is a right shame, sad nothing was done sooner. Thank you Alistair, dogs certainly are part of the family and it is very difficult when they leave us 🙌 Thank you for watching my good man 👍