The once much loved railway station and engine shed abandoned to nature

[@robinkey4499]

I CAN REMEMBER VISITING THE RAI CENTER AT DINING 1978 CLCLE FROM WORKSOP TO SEE THE LION LOCOMOTIVE.

[@LeiceExplore]

It must’ve been a fantastic place to visit, seeing these glorious old engines. What a shame it’s ended up in this condition. Thanks for watching.

[@francismewton3276]

Ye you two are right WHY left to rot ! Blood sweat and tears have gone into these places and like they don't care but people like you 2 and me love all this ,shame on them

[@LeiceExplore]

It’s very sad what goes on with our heritage. So much was sacrificed including human life when constructing these railways. Thanks for watching.

[@Lewis-kf2pj]

I tell you something Mr Picker, I’m all about the watermills and the era of industry just prior to steam taking over (I love steam too, obviously), but irrespective of topic and era, your videos always put a smile on my chops and a want to go galavanting around Derbyshire in my heart. On the one hand, it’s a shame the old engine shed is in the state it’s in, but on the other, it’s always exciting to see these things hidden away in backwoods and off the beaten track.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you very much! That’s just it, I don’t like seeing things rotting away, but at the same time I do! It tells a story, and in a way, it’s artistic. Water mills? You’ll love next weeks video then!

[@GraydonOhalloran-b9r]

I absolutely enjoyed that adventure Steve... keep exploring these hidden treasures!

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you very much! Loads more on the way! Thank you very much for watching us stick our beaks in!

[@marilynbalderstone696]

I have been past on the train a few times and peered out of the window at the remains while wishing I had seen it as a working museum but you have explained it all and I do admire your adventurous climb down to view the wonderful viaduct. I’m way too old to attempt that. From the train there is at least the delight of seeing the skew bridge at Dinting. Very sad but great programme. Thank you.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you very much. Yes, the viaduct is a beautiful structure, a testament to those who built it. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesfeeley5854]

Stunning architecture. Needs saving but sadly not enough people care and funding is a big factor

[@carlmorton2556]

My Dad used to take us as kids in the early 70s to see the trains at Dinting and you could have a ride on them ,I can’t believe it’s gone back to nature like that but I suppose 50 yr is 50 yr what a shame it was a good place to visit

[@LeiceExplore]

A lot of people that have not been to this site for many years are shocked to see the state that it’s now in, and it is a huge shame what happened here, I think the main aim is for this last to be developed, like most places now. Thanks for watching.

[@knottyal2428]

My wife is a Leicestershire girl, and she has really enjoyed listening to your commentary. It really reminded her of her Mum, now gone! "Oat or note" a classic saying. Another fascinating explore into industrial archaeology, so well done fellas.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you very much! I’m very pleased that your wife enjoyed my North West Leicestershire isms lol

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Thanks for keeping me entertained whilst waiting for the RAC Steve 😳👍

[@LeiceExplore]

Happy to be of service! Thanks for watching

[@Professional-struggler]

It’s nice that places haven’t been demolished as you both said what a waste of a good well built building 👌 thanks

[@LeiceExplore]

It’s crazy if you ask me mate! Thank you for watching it!

[@Professional-struggler]

@@LeiceExplore got me looking at NLS maps around me now 😂😂 top content mate 👌

[@LeiceExplore]

@@Professional-struggler cheers mate, it’s funny really, when I started 4 years ago, I didn’t think anyone would be interested. I was wrong. Thanks for watching.

[@pm8465]

Yet another great video Steve. I think the old architectural detail that went into every building is what makes it. Most buildings from the 60's on could be pulled down and replaced and you wouldn't realise, they're now so bland. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you. This era of railway building, brought with it so much detail, in places where no one would ever see at times to, such as tunnels. I’ve even see little details in culverts for crying out loud lol! Thanks for watching.

[@Yunggstunna150]

Such a underrated channel

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you, it’s started gaining a bit of momentum in recent weeks.

[@timtaylor1365]

You quite summed up the feeling of a wintry Monday morning, huddled round the fire, waiting for the train to take you to work... dreading it

[@LeiceExplore]

A lot would have gone of in those little waiting rooms, loads of thoughts being processed whilst waiting for a train. Thanks for watching

[@markstarmer3677]

Another cracking video. It’s refreshing to see the sheer enthusiasm of you both, even at silly o’clock. These old remains of our proud heritage of a bygone era are sadly disappearing now, so it’s fantastic that you are archiving these in your videos. Keep up the good work dear boy.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you! Yeah we do get a bit excited lol

[@firemon2217]

Loved that Steve and Steve. That station is a beautiful thing. There's something about standing next to a viaduct or aquaduct and looking up to appreciate the magnificent feat of engineering it took. But again it's the minor details that catch the eye like the canopy support or the bracing on the aquaduct or that lovely gothic arched doorway on the waiting room

[@LeiceExplore]

Cheers Archbishop Isthorpe! I was waiting, and looking forward to your comment, and knew that those little deets would be appreciated by yourself!

[@OzzieJayne]

OMG I'm watching a couple on another YT channel renovate an old station, similar to Dinting architecturally, and the decay of that beautiful building is criminal. Loved the outing, thank you for another fun vid!

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you, I’m very pleased you enjoyed it! It really is sad that these buildings become what they do sometimes. Thanks for watching

[@PendaMercia655]

Superb video gentleman, made 32 mins on the X-Trainer go in no time. Well done on the 3k subscribers, onwards and ever upwards, can we hope for the LeicExplore est1840 T-shirts in the near future?

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you Lord/Earl/Archbishop/Beers/JOOP/Ponytail for watching my videos. It’s very much appreciated buddy, as you well know. Yes, there is a bit of momentum at LeiceExplore currently a bit like one of your lengendary runs! You may have just inspired some merch to buddy!

[@shovelhead.6266]

Another cracking explore thanks for posting, can't believe what we've lost in such a short time. Beautiful stone work on the viaduct. Love the early start, thanks again.

[@LeiceExplore]

Cheers mate. And that’s just it, a short time. This place closed 34 years ago, now look at it. It’s brutal really buddy. Thanks for watching.

[@sturmtigerking4263]

Such an amazing place. You do go far and wide to see some great things.

[@LeiceExplore]

Cheers mate! We might be going uneven further soon to see something ridiculously crazily good!

[@clairharwood]

Awesome! Great noseh, thank you!

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you Clair, I’m very pleased you enjoyed it!

[@johannesfeigl5309]

Lovely Videokeep'EM coming😊

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you very much! A lot more on the way.

[@jasonstevens7957]

Loved it dude, keep it up for us that don't have much of this infrastructure around.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you. Lots more on the way mate.

[@rockerjim8045]

I visited Dinting museum in the late 70s and think I saw steam loco Leander there. I went back and found the shed and was shocked at how overgrown it had become. When we visited we must have walked from the derelict platform side as it didn’t take that long and there wasn’t any climbing

[@LeiceExplore]

It’s very sad what it has become. Especially for someone like yourself who had the pleasure of seeing it in its heyday. Thanks for watching

[@andybrookes-wilde3820]

Great video, I,m in Buxton model engineering club and back in the 80s 90s we had a model club track here for weekend running, When it closed we had to take up the track, it was stored for a few years before being sold, we couldn’t find a new home for it ,

[@LeiceExplore]

It’s a great shame what has happened here

[@Tonyraverman]

Another fantastic video!

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you Tony!

[@JWar949]

@LeiceExplore I love this! Makes feel like a kid again too. New subscriber here! 😊 Just today i was able to see a real piece of railroad history in action and i was giddy as a school boy! 😅 Take a minute and look up the Union Pacific BigBoy 4014 It's a restored 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive. It has just set out on a short Westward tour of a few U.S. states. It steamed past me and a group of others today and it was breathtaking! It's the 2nd time ive seen it in action since its restoration about 6 years ago. So grateful to see it on track again. 😲

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you, and thank you very much for subscribing to my channel, it’s very much appreciated! I’ll bet that beautiful steam engine was a site to behold! Fantastic stuff!

[@alanjewell9550]

I just remembered going to the railway centre when I was a child in the late 70's. Shame it closed but at least it's survived & not been redeveloped into an industrial estate.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thanks Alan. What I forgot to mention was that I think they have tried to get planning permission on site

[@chunkylover53ataol]

Shame they leave those structures to rot like that. Thanks for sharing what is left of them.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you for watching

[@damianpreston-d7s]

Brilliant nosey mate

[@LeiceExplore]

Cheers Damo

[@brianwillson9567]

I remember travelling behind 'lion' in the yard at dinting.....shows my age.

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you. There will be a lot of people with fond memories of this site. Which makes it even more sad that it’s in the situation it is.

[@Duranie9]

Subscribed a few days ago, love all things railway related. I am really enjoying your channel. 🚂👍

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you for watching and subscribing, it’s very much appreciated. Loads more on the way to.

[@almaxx9680]

Nice one fellas, You'll have to start wildlife channel Steve with your knowledge 👍🤣

[@LeiceExplore]

Cheers buddy! So when your at the pub quiz and that question comes up, remember it’s a Squab lol

[@almaxx9680]

@@LeiceExplore yes pal I'll be all over it 👍😎

[@grahamgetsabout2672]

Hi Steve, well both of you. Loved it mate, I don’t know how you do it but glad you do.👋👋👋👌

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you Graham! It’s a labour of love mate. If I didn’t make videos, I’d still be out doing it.

[@grahamgetsabout2672]

@@LeiceExplore hi Steve, your an inspiration mate. We all need to get up and get out. Just like you and the lads, whatever it is we do.👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@LeiceExplore]

@@grahamgetsabout2672 thank you Graham, your absolutely right. This is my passion, I love it, getting amongst it. We’re built to be out in nature, not to be sat in front of coronation street!

[@nikbennett4894]

We used to call them the Dinting Arches.

[@stevej4847]

I also went there with my dad, probably in the 1970's. If I remember correctly, it was the home of the Bahamas society?

[@LeiceExplore]

That’s right! I didn’t mention that!

[@greasyrails]

Nice explore 👌 👍shame it's in this state though

[@LeiceExplore]

Thank you. Huge shame. Especially the fact that this was a railway centre, a bit of a heritage hub for this stuff.

[@tonydeleo3642]

Would love to restore the old station into a private residence

[@LeiceExplore]

I think there is a local group that want to bring this place back to life, but there are also others that want to build there, the latter so I heard has been turned down, for now.

[@hollyruston2444]

That viaduct is known locally as t'Dinting Arches.

[@LeiceExplore]

Well who’d have t’thought it lol! Nice one.

[@railwaycompartment]

interior nave of the industrial cathedral

[@LeiceExplore]

Ain’t it just!

[@jamesedwards7241]

Whatever the silliness of the disagreement that did for the Dinton Heritage Centre I can't see what the landlord gained as the site once the people left quickly fell into a derelict state of little to no value to anyone and the area around obviously suffered as a result.

[@LeiceExplore]

Your right, nothing has been gained from what I can tell, although whilst reading up on it, apparently there trying to build on that land which makes a bit of sense

[@cycklist]

Facebook doesn't own those photos. Credit should go to the actual photographer.

[@LeiceExplore]

Whilst I agree, it’s not always possible to do so, and many people end up sharing these photos who didn’t take them in the first place, ending up on social media.