Miniature Railways of Great Britain The Malden & District Society of M E

[@alangildersleve2185]

Hi Chris, thanks for posting these great videos, they're keeping me going in lockdown! I'm Alan from Bedford MES and seen you at our rally but didn't realise who you were! But a big thankyou for the best video I've seen of me driving my B1 Gazelle back in 2012! I look forward to seeing many more videos of places I'll try and get to once we're allowed. All the best Alan Gildersleve

[@wooltman]

Hi Alan..Wow your going back a bit now,I had to go back to the video and have a look again..You were the star of the show that day..We have filmed a lot of railways since then..We have not seen you about since that day,hope your keeping well? We have been to the Bedford club a few times since,mainly the rally event,we meet up with people we know..Although we have never took a loco yet,one day when this Covid is over....See you soon we hope...Best wishes Chris

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video! I visited this one back in 2018 and the line over the tunnel wasn't running then.

[@wooltman]

I cannot remember why they had took it out of use that day...Nice to get to see the side of the railway away from the public.Special treatment all day. Excellent club..Must try to get down again soon.

[@aplinewalker]

The lads down there have an amazing set up ,,,, and right by the side of a main line ,,,, a lot of effort has gone into the whole operation its a credit to them ,,,, many thanks for sharing ,,,,

[@wooltman]

+Alan Plumb Absolutely! We were very lucky to be allowed behind the scenes of this amazing railway........Best regards Chris

[@robmasterman]

That's one of the most impressive set ups I've seen in a long time Chris, signals pont work, a round house...it's got everything....Great camera work...Best wishes...Bob

[@wooltman]

+Robert Masterman Our visit was a bit rushed but the video came out ok really,would have liked to stay longer.I think the signaling side to this is like a club on it's own as they have really gone to town with it,best we have seen on a M.E.S.........Regards Chris.

[@billycankay]

Crickey what a fantastic railway, and those signal-boxes too!! Proves London (people) have all the money, to achieve something like this l mean! Thanks for filming and sharing Chris.

[@wooltman]

+BillycanKay They certainly have large crowds of paying passengers,you need the money to set up a railway like this.Nothing wrong with your set up at the Evergreens Kay, wish we had something like it at Whissendine........Thanks for commenting Regards Chris.

[@ettenaj251]

It’s taken over 50 years to get this club to this condition. Most of the locos are owned and run by the members. When the club moved there it was just a field even the trees didn’t exist.

[@articulatedloco]

Superb Video of a wonderful setup. I was a member of the club back in the 50s.

[@wooltman]

I could not have done it without the help of the club,they allowed us to go film and see this wonderful set up they have, we hope to return soon to have another ride around....Many thanks for commenting I hope it brought back some happy memories........Best wishes Chris

[@nickhall5959]

@ articulatedloco - Check out the club website as someone has kindly posted up pictures and info from the 50's, very interesting to see how it all started.

[@kineticrail]

great looking little railway. some impressive locos in the collection. may have to find this place and take a look for myself

[@wooltman]

+kinetic .rail You should visit if you can but get there early as they get massive queues for the tickets and trains.Not many parking spaces park around the green and walk to it.If you want more info let me know.......Cheers Chris

[@geofflewis-ko9jx]

A great set up Chris and that Signal Box! It was such a professional track ,together with the access afforded you ,you must have been delighted.Regards Geoff.

[@wooltman]

+geofflewis1934 We were very lucky to be allowed behind the scenes to see how this wonderful railway ticked,all trains run as the mainline all bell coded, amazing! We even got the ride free,LOL! ..........Best wishes Chris.

[@ThatCoalSoul]

Nice to see a railway 'heaving' with people. Also I'm a steam man at heart but the detail on that Union Pacific is incrediable! Nicely filmed as usual. M=

[@wooltman]

It was packed with visitors all the time we were there,we were cheeky and managed to jump the queue to get our ride.They just couldn't do enough for us,a very friendly crowd...You know me steam and more steam but we do own a class 20 diesel in 7 1/4.......Cheers Chris.

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Amazing Railway....Just a scaled down version of the real thing....Loved all the signalling and signal Boxes, great Loco's...so professionally done.....this is definitely one of my favourites that you have visited recently...Nice one both...Best wishes...Steve.-:)...p.s. now have a rest after all your hard work !!

[@wooltman]

+Steve Lewis Video Channel. This is a professional railway,just amazing in every detail,it must be the best railway we have visited for the signalling side of it.Thanks Steve! Rest what is rest! I just don't get a minute were always keeping busy,just had two whole days at the club working yesterday and steaming today,tonight it is the Fuchsias and then all this week.I might get five minutes to video the steam trip next Sunday,phew!!............Best wishes Chris

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Lol....Philosan works....so they say !!

[@wooltman]

Lol!

[@AndreiTupolev]

Another lovely setup, tracks going everywhere. A nice smoky atmosphere at the station! I see there's also a 56.5 " gauge elevated track in the background?

[@wooltman]

+AndreiTupolev Hi Andrei,Yes that is the 5"/3 1/2" raised track,you can see a diesel and the U boat going around.Great track.......Regards Chris.

[@locomotive67]

Hi Very good great setup...Dave

[@wooltman]

+locomotive67 It is the best signaling section we have seen on any M.E.S and we have seen a lot........Regards Chris

[@locomotive67]

Hi ,Yes looks great .thanks for reply...Dave

[@howarth004]

As you say a real railway in miniature , could have a good race round those tracks , and thats a fantastic signal box ...was that Rosie giving out advice ?? LOL

[@wooltman]

+David Howarth LoL! That would be good fun racing miniature trains,the track has three signal boxes all bell coding train just like the real thing.I think Rosie was telling John how much she enjoyed her visit.............Regards Chris

[@8uaxoses]

lovely video - thank you.

[@wooltman]

My pleasure Mark,glad you enjoyed my video.......Regards Chris

[@8uaxoses]

Chris would it be OK to link the video it into the railway club web site ? I will put up the necessary credit / with thanks etc. railway web site address is malden-dsme.co.uk Thnaks Mark

[@wooltman]

No problem,that's ok with me.

[@microbusss]

oh I wants the UP loco! hehe

[@wooltman]

You cannot have it as I am at the front of the queue!!! LOL! ...Thanks for commenting.....Regards Chris

[@rajbirsingh7327]

Even iam 15 but I love train

[@wooltman]

I have loved trains all my life and i'm 70,enjoy them like I do....Regards Chris

[@edmiller6688]

hi chris. Thank you for producing such a high quality video for my club. If you ever want to come down again for a longer visit just give me a bell and I can fix something up. Thank you once again for this brilliant video. for images and infomation on running days visit our website at malden-dsme.co.uk/public/index.asp Cheers Ed

[@wooltman]

+Railway TV Hi Ed,It is my pleasure,we enjoyed our short stay with you all very much,John looked after us very well.He told us about the many plans you have for the raised track and storage.If were ever down in your area again we will contact you for sure.........Best regards Chris