The Closed Midland Railway built on Black Gold

[@andrewnorth170]

It just continues to overwhelm me, how it used to be and look like and yet 30 odd years later there's nothing but a few abutments and posts of a different era.

[@diwarburton5369]

Fantastic video, this is part of the rich tapestry of our country.

[@stuart3383]

Made my evening again thanks Ant.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Stuart

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Another brilliant video showing the sad demise of the coal industry in Britain. But I'm glad that you have been able to seek out these treasures for us Ant. Thank you.

[@swipewrite]

We worked the coal trains from the midlands into Didcot Power Station at Foxhall Junction from the day DPS opened in the early 70's up until closure. Along with Bestwood, and Calverton Silver Hill was regular workings. We relieved the midland crews (usually Saltley/Bescot) but believe Coalville crew men crept through occasionally while they had their PNB and then working the empties back home. Another very interesting video. Many thanks.

[@shirleylynch7529]

Fabulous filming and thrilling music. So informative. Lovely walk. Beautiful bridges. So much to see . Thank you Ant. Much appreciated all your hard work and research.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was just fabulous. Loved those stations you found and of course the bridges. The area is very beautiful. Your filming is tops. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care

[@cliffbriggs8180]

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched. Living just over a mile from Pleasley Colliery and walked and biked the old tracks I didn’t know most of the things you talked about, it’s inspired me to get the bike back out. Thank you.

[@TrekkingExploration]

That's very kind Cliff thank you. Check out the other ones if you get chance 😀

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Excellent. thank you!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Angela

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks For another lovely trip along the historic lines and very well put together makes it so watch able 😊

[@djselectrix1395]

Now that testing for gas sculpture is well worth the money 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

It's remarkable isn't it?

[@djselectrix1395]

@@TrekkingExploration it's superb compared to some of the utter crap that gets comissioned, just a shame it's not somewhere more prominent, though i get why it's there

[@mike-du5yx]

Superb video as always ant,thanks so much

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Mike 🙂

[@Peter-MH]

Lovely walk, and some great remaining railway relics! You’re just missing a dog!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I know 😂 I said that the other day

[@iancaveney7464]

Lovely that, Ant, good to see you back in your natural habitat of Notts. and Derbyshire. 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Ian I'm spending quite a bit of time around here again

[@iancaveney7464]

@@TrekkingExploration Let's face it, we're kind of spoiled for disused railways around these parts!

[@daffyduk77]

great video, as usual! Thanks. It is surprising how quickly nature takes over, with the help, perhaps, of local farmers, scrap reclamation teams at the outset, for instance when I checked out the Stafford to Uttoxeter line. I needed a metal detector, really, to be sure of the past use pattern & route at times

[@carlbentley80]

Fantastic. Great trails, I was born in Pleasley and my dad worked at Silverhill. He used to take me there sometimes.

[@phillipthebigj8971]

Can’t wait for part 2 Ant many thanks once again for sharing.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Phill it will be along later this week

[@Jimyjames73]

Very interesting as per usual Ant - Thanks for Sharing - Great Photos of the past b. t. w. !!!! 😉🚂🚂🚂

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it part 2 will be along later this week

[@butchknapman3939]

We take colour for granted now but the old monochrome pictures add that special degree of age

[@TrekkingExploration]

They really do make a difference I love it when I find them

[@steviez110]

Ant, Teversal and Silverhill were linked by their own internal rail system as we used to deposit wagons in 1 colliery as empties and they would emerge out of the other loaded with coal ! Great video as usual there are lines/former trackbeds all over the area. It is riddled with them as the various companies vied for the coal from each pit thereby duplicating many lines in the name of profit. Who would have thought 100 years later it would all come crashing down to zero?

[@mickgreen5334]

I really enjoyed that film Ant. I worked at Sutton Colliery and its amazing that nothing remains much at all around there. Yes, that was funny the Thatcher Out bridge 😊😊

[@WayneAtkinson89]

Brilliant as allways matey, really well filmed and very informative 👌 looking forward to parts 2 and 3 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Wayne. Part 3 is very interesting

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thank you for handsome area today. It’s hard to believe that at one time this area busy. The trip was remembrance at its best. Good to see you again. Back in the hospital, but will keep you updated as time goes on. Enjoy the week ahead, and see you on the next. Cheers Ant! ❤😊

[@TrekkingExploration]

It was very busy i imagine. There are a few vidoes on youtube of the line in operation

[@CampervanJon]

Fantastic and so interesting, we stop at Silverhill Campsite and walk round there a lot

[@TrekkingExploration]

Lovely area. Thank you for watching

[@railwaychristina3192]

Silverdale station mon amour

[@TrekkingExploration]

That one was in Staffordshire

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thank you for another interesting look into railway history

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Simon

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Great video Ant (as usual, well studied)! These East Derbyshire/Notts ex-colliery served lines are totally interesting indeed. On the maps that you show, there was a fair old network of old lines. It's great to be able to find the old bridge abutments along this route. The photos are most excellent of the trains that used these tracks with their merry go round trains of late. Many thanks for this Ant.

[@simonrichardson5077]

nice work Ant,thanks

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Simon

[@andrewmatley7688]

nice one Ant another great informative video you go to get as much info as you can on your videos just love what your doing keep posting mate.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you like them Andrew Part 2 shall be along later this week

[@bobingram6912]

Isn't nature quick to reclaim, all that industry gone in nearly the blink of an eye and now sadly just a distant memory😢 Great storytelling and filming, bring on the next one👍👍👍👍

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

A PLEASURE TO VIEW

[@Nelg230]

I've seen that graffiti and always wondered why someone went to the trouble on a bridge that only a farmer will see! Love the drone footage. Pleasley Pit Open Day this Saturday the 9th. Worth a visit to see the huge winding engines turning.

[@Jimyjames73]

Good point about the Graffiti - may be it was the Farmer in the 1st place!!! 😄🚂🚂🚂

[@TrekkingExploration]

Its very specific to that bridge too nowhere else around

[@Nelg230]

I'd guess this was done during the miners' strike.@@TrekkingExploration

[@a11csc]

superb vid ant,but such a massive loss to those communities

[@TrekkingExploration]

All those jobs, both Colliery and railway workers. Part 3 will look a little more at the work force lost to the railway

[@john-pu5uy]

Topman Ant-- always love yours and Wobbly Runner videos... You 2 should do a huge joint venture... that would be great for both Fans of what you do... Great video as usual-cheers

[@Carolb66]

Hi im new to this channel, just wantvto say thank you, very interesting im from South Yorkshire & i can remember the pits being open & the train lines busy with coal trains in the villages around me. Its so sad that it's mostly all gone now just memories. We should be proud of our industrial hetitage. I shall be watching more of your fab videos! ❤😊

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Carol I'm pleased you are enjoying them. I've done a few in South Yorkshire

[@lilchris26]

Another nice video Ant, well done there.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris

[@leanneh5293]

Brilliant video Ant!! Our area has so much history, I love it!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it Leanne. Its nice doing the local places again

[@nickboden5866]

Superb as always

[@StephenForster-z3m]

cant wait for 2 & 3

[@TrekkingExploration]

Already working on them 😀

[@delayedacutesetup]

Was this filmed a few Saturdays ago?? thought cycled past you at pleasley colliery 😂....keep up the good content 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

It was yes two weeks ago 😂

[@michaelhollingworth1536]

As a former railway guard at Westhouses,these routes are very common to me,and like you I have done the walk,and makes it extra special,as I worked many,many trains over the routes,I have many memories.You didn’t mention ‘BUTCHERWOOD SDG’s though,which was at teversal,otherwise yet again great video and music.

[@michaelmiller641]

Thanks for that video, Ant, very interesting. I don't think, in this case, we will regret the passing of this railway, and colliery, as we have a wonderful country park in its place!

[@TrekkingExploration]

I agree with you its not been left to ruin. Its a lovely area

[@KeithyBaby62]

The Teversal "fake" platform. If you walk about 50 yards and dive into the undergrowth (Autumn/Winter is best, no brambles/nettles) you can find some of the original platform flagstones still in situ and remains (brickwork) of the old station.

[@alicebutler2007]

It's a few years since I've been down the Teversal Trail but, when you set off where it slopes down from Pleasley Pit, there used to be the remains of some of the points on the left hand side of the path. Probably really overgrown now and difficult to see, but I bet their still there.

[@troggmeister]

I wondered if he just missed it or it has been removed . When he said there was something interesting down there at the start of the walk i thought he meant the old point / signal thing !

[@Marc_von_Hoffrichter]

Thanks Ant. Wonderful video mate. I love following along your tours with Railmap online. Really brings everything into perspective with what you are talking about. Cheers cobber.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it. The maps help me with what im talking about too! ha ha!

[@davebutterworth7414]

Love your photography, narrating and informative information Anthony You put a lot of effort into your work ❤

[@jetsons101]

Ant, this was quite the walk, one thing that always comes to mind --- "Where did all the red bricks come from?" Must also say great drone work and supporting music.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it and thankyou. Brick production must have been quite the business back then

[@jetsons101]

@@TrekkingExploration Well earned......

[@martinholmes1369]

Almost all the big collieries around that time had their own brickworks with their own name stamped on them. Very common finds around the Notts Coalfield (and others)

[@gordonwebster3809]

take my hat off to all those coal miners brave lads

[@chrisbradley1192]

Great stuff Ant. Thank you. When you zoom right in on the NLS map you showed it shows the station building footprints in more detail - certainly looks like the Midland Station (22:49) from that. The GNR station looks to be just a regular rectangular outline.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for the info! I do agree with you its the Midland Station

[@davefarrow4351]

Thoroughly enjoyed Ant, keep ‘em coming. The clip of the forthcoming video looks like the bridge over the road near Newton, where the scrapyard used to be?

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Dave. Yes i believe it is that bridge. Part 3 is the best in my opinion ;)

[@trevorbirch797]

Superb video Ant

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Trevor 🙂

[@smallrails6831]

Awesome content

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much 😊

[@Richard_Barnes]

Great video Ant', thx again 😄👍🏻 But why that deep cutting for the tracks? Why not a surface trackbed? Just looks like fields anyway....

[@robg3836]

Arch with path to the cricket club possibly

[@carlkirkham7538]

Teversall colliery (aka butcher wood ) used to send all there coal to be washed at siverhill they were that close , all colliery s that employed over a certain amount of men were all nationalised January 01st 1947 NCB national coal board then British coal and British coal cooperation then in 1994 all sold off and privatised

[@chrismccartney8668]

Odd really that we closed our pits and imported coal and now trying to not burn high quality coal while Germany move to mine more Brown Coal as oil has become expensive so hardly net zero......THE EXACT OPPPOSITE