"The North London Line is a Busy Freight Line"

You can't go wrong if you want to see a lot of freight trains on the NNL
I went twice in December for two short time visits.

[@MrDeltic15]

Great selection from your two visits Mike, really gives an idea of just how much freight there is across the Capital - and how many lorries that keeps off the roads! If they do end up diverting all the Anglia container traffic off the GEML via Ely instead it'll take some of these away, but no sign of that yet.

[@antman09ful1]

Well they divert on Saturday’s sometimes so I think all would work ok, but I don’t like change so let’s keep it like it is now Darren. I did miss some working off, which will come out in the wash one day.

[@andybyrne50]

Really goes to show how much freight travels through the capital. Nice video Mike Andy

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Andy it’s a line where all the freight trains are slow, a very busy line with all them overland units

[@al66class59]

Great video Mike. I must say WOW that 59 sounded AMAZING! (11:43 or something like that) there’s not many videos showing them go idle to notch 8!

[@antman09ful1]

You have made a interesting point Al. Will have to try and put a class 59 video sometime. Cheers.

[@alycidon12]

Hi Mike..great stuff, never miss any of your vids, some quality footage there pal, nice to see some long haul freights as opposed to trippers, locos working same diagrams day in day out. Always found stafford and willesden junction good places to visit. keep up the good work. regards IAN

[@antman09ful1]

You are a star Ian, thank you very much for your comment which I appreciate very much, I will do my best Ian to keep this standard up. Thanks again Mile.

[@maimadha]

The freight on the North London Line was nice

[@antman09ful1]

Used to be a great line, but it seams there is less freight on this line these days.

[@markwalker680]

Very nice video. Enjoyed it like the one you did on welsh turf.

[@antman09ful1]

That’s very good of you to say Mark, pleased you are finding my video enjoyable. Mike.

[@tonyjones9442]

I'm surprised its only two tracks for a busy inner city line. Its surprising how small uk loading gauge is (I'm British/North walian). I remember the alumnium and bromide trains going through Bangor, and the flasks from wylfa - shame theres no freight on the North Wales coast now. I vaguely remember castle cement trains at Bangor, and possibly royal mail trains. Im only 42 but I would like to see the line to caernarfon reopen, possibly the one to bethesda too. sometimes wonder what the railways would have looked like if Broad gauge had of become the standard gauge.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes there is only the flask train left on that North Wales line now, thanks for your comment and for watching Tony.

[@owenevans83]

antman09ful1 not any more, that stopped last year

[@deauvilledad07]

Excellent stuff Mike, Amazing how much freight there is in the London area. Just imagine that lot going by road, total gridlock I would 🤔. Well done 🤓🏍️

[@antman09ful1]

There was a lot of class 86s but I saved them for another video.

[@ramonwilliams5721]

Great video Sir, a very busy freight line,at least it’s not on the roads, seasons greetings to you and family. Kind regards

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you Ramon.

[@pmallenuk]

Interesting footage. You do get plenty of freight on the NNL

[@antman09ful1]

To right great line most except rush-hours.

[@pantograf460channel3]

Interesting spot chosen for filming Mike;) Thumb up and greetings from Slovakia:)

[@antman09ful1]

Hello sir, Happy Nee Year to you and thanks for watching.

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent shots on a busy line👍 we've got freight trains going through ramsgate from hoo junction up yard to dumpton park on Saturday which doesn't happen very much at all. the last time that happened was the 10th & 11th November 2018 we might get a odd one early in the morning about 4.00

[@antman09ful1]

That very good news for you Barry, thank tou for watching my lastest video, will have a catch up of your stuff soon.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Another fantastic video 👍🏻

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you Steve I’m very pleased you guys have enjoyed my recent visits to this line. Regards Mike.

[@Bassetvids]

Great vid, you got all hr vantage points covered, but try Hampstead Heath next time as everything that rolls thru Gospel rolls thru there coz at Gospel goblin line Overground trains can obscure a good view of freight and locos using it too.. Stock moves use the line too , have seen some sweet locos trundling thru on their own aswell

[@antman09ful1]

Ok thanks for that heads up, and for watching this video.

[@arnold80s94]

What station is this filmed at ? Nice vid 👍

[@antman09ful1]

The video gives you are the info mate.

[@SimonTog]

Good video Mike :)

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks for that Simon

[@timothyparsons8327]

Long may it continue

[@antman09ful1]

I agree Timothy.

[@matt154uk9]

Good video showing the traction on show. Shame the unit blocked you so you could only film 86s going away from you.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes that was me hoping the unit would have departed mate.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

yes busy at time Mike but can be as dead as dodo.mayde be at Sheppars bush tomorrow on way to Ealing Broadway with David. you mus av spent many hours for this video.

[@antman09ful1]

I was there on Wednesdays Keith and only for a few hours on both visits.

[@stephensmith799]

Saved by Ken Livingston

[@antman09ful1]

Stephen Is that right, well that was a good move.

[@stephensmith799]

@@antman09ful1 Yes. It could have been lost but the GLC invested in the NLR.