Driver's Eye View - Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden to Bodiam - 4K

[@FelicianaDelacruz]

I really enjoyed this unique perspective on railroading. The English countryside is really scenic and relaxing. It's awesome to see they have preserved this for future generations to enjoy. Incredible video and huge kudos to you and the volunteers and staff of the railway for assisting in this amazing video.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. This railway had been lifted and consigned to history until a group of determined volunteers got together to set about rebuilding the line we enjoy today. It's a real working museum, we owe our gratitude to those early pioneers and all the people who make the railway the awesome experience it is today.

[@jackx4311]

Like most of the preserved lines in Britain, the K & ESR only have a very few paid staff (many in essential admin posts); the great majority of those working there are unpaid volunteers.

[@usmale49]

Another great video, Tim and once again thank you for letting me go for the ride. Wonderful scenery and surroundings! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, it's a pretty part of the world, steeped in history with plenty of historic buildings.

[@bazza945]

From 12,000 miles away, what a great day out you're all enjoying. Thanks from Down under!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Barry, we are lucky here in the UK to have so many wonderful heritage railways, they are all different in character, this one was part of a ramshackle empire of light railways kept going well past their sell by dates by the charismatic Colonel Stephens, using a fascinating mixture of second hand locomotives and rolling stock, along with support from local communities and I dare say a bit of creative accounting. The enthusiast railways of the UK owe a lot to Colonel Stephens, he was responsible for keeping railway alive long enough for the infant preservation movement to step in and save them. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._F._Stephens

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Delightful and relaxing. Lovely spring views and the cutest little engine!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm really pleased you enjoyed the ride.

[@seanrampton9098]

What a truly charming and thoroughly enjoyable video! Excellent work, loved the journey!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@jumpferjoy1st]

What a wonderfully pleasant video. Have done this trip many times and walked to Bodiam Castle from the railway. Well worth a visit for a day out.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. Like yourself I've travelled to the castle by train on a number of occasions over the years, it always an enjoyable day out.

[@dellojulien]

dit is nog zo eentje !!!! prachtig !!!💥💥💥het geluid van loc is mooi , en dan die seinhuisjes dat is uniek , ik vind dit buitengewoon !!! 🏡🏡🏡ik moet jou team bewonderen voor al dat mooie werk en het onderhoud van het matrieaal . 🚂🚃🚂🚃🚂🚃groeten julien . 👮👮👮

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hallo Julien, ik ben blij dat je genoten hebt van deze video. Ik wou dat ik een team had om mee te werken, dit kanaal is slechts een hobby, in mijn dagelijkse werk ontwerp en maak ik plastic spuitgietgereedschappen. Ik geniet van KZbin en heb daardoor veel goede vrienden gemaakt. Beste wensen. Tim 😊.

[@panikrystyna1]

Tim, jaki to piękny film.Tęskniłam za elegancką wycieczką pociągową. Dziękuję i pięknie dygam.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Witam, cieszę się, że podobała ci się jazda pociągiem. Kent to ładne hrabstwo z atrakcyjnymi wioskami, polami chmielowymi i sadami jabłoniowymi. Najlepsze życzenia. Tim.

[@ronaldbayne1431]

Lovely clear video. The sounds of the cab the squeak of the wheels on the track gave grand depth to the first express, non stop route, of the line that I have ever taken. Many thanks. Rmb5*

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello, it's nice to know you enjoyed the video, especially the sound of the locomotives wheels running along the track.

[@Pjs75]

A lovely, gentle re-aquaintance with this lovely slice of life. The sounds were perfect. Thank you

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Peter, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, it was a lovely way to spend the day.

[@rodneymaennling5963]

Tim- I do enjoy your videos! Thank you. You bring to life my garden railway in Gauge 1, modelled on British Railways standards. British railways heritage is so unique and thorough. I grew up alongside the LMS mainline at Kenton Station, near Wembley during WWII. Regards to you and all your supporters. Rodney Vancouver Island Canada

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Rodney, I wish I had a garden railway, I love gardening and I love railways, just haven't got around to combining the two yet, maybe one day. I may be biased, but I think Britain has the best heritage railway scene to be found anywhere in the world, the one good thing to result from the axe Dr Beeching took to Britain's railways was the plethora of picturesque branch lines available for enthusiast to rescue, coupled to Dai Woodhams scrap yard deciding to wait for the price of steel to rise before cutting up locomotives, resulting in over 100 steam locomotives being available to restore. You grew up next to a very interesting main line, bet you've got some wonderful memories from those far off days. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Seasons Greetings. Tim.

[@aleksandern9659]

Fantastyczna, nostalgiczna podróż. / A fantastic, nostalgic journey.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 🙂.

[@lasalleman6792]

Classic rail trip through the English countryside. Great views. Nothing sweeter.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It was a good day out, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.

[@peterstowell2976]

G'day, just watched this excellent video whilst eating my tucker after a day at Puff. Glad to see Neil F and Robert C from up North are watching as well. Back on duty again for the next two days during forecast damp and cold days ahead. As usual I look forward to your next uploads. Am off for a five day break to Fiji the week after next! Cheers for now Puf'n-Pete🌴✈️🚂

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Peter, as always, it's nice to hear from you, the K&ESR is a lovely railway, no spectacular scenery, just pretty Kent and East Sussex countryside. Glad to hear Puff is working, even on a cold day Oz is a usually lot warmer than the UK. I hope you enjoy your trip to Fiji, RTC have confirmed that my "Alpine Steam Express" trip to Switzerland is going ahead, not so sure about the "Steam in Wolsztyn and North Western Poland" trip, a lot will depend on the situation in Ukraine, although it would be nice to think that the Ukrainian conflict will be resolved by then. Take care and stay safe. Tim.

[@sightscreen66]

Thanks, Tim. That was a very enjoyable journey.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@OmniaInNumerisSitaSunt]

This was a lovely journey through the picturesque countryside of England. I thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the steam loco, the signs that said whistle in crucial spots, the gates that open and close the tracks. Takes me back in time. 🛤👍🤗

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Larissa, I'm pleased you enjoyed riding this train through the pretty rural Kent countryside. The operation of the railway is fascinating, because unlike a mainline railway this line was constructed to be operated as a light railway with far less onerous safety requirements, hence why you see the train staff operating some of the railway gates. Best wishes. Tim.

[@swarfrat311]

A wonderful trip through then British countryside. I’ll be looking for the return trip. Thanks for a great travel video! Take care and be safe! Dave

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Dave, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, here is the link to the return trip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoGYaX6Mm6d8r6s

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

That's a nice little ride which was fun to watch. Thanks. I also liked the way you incorporated the "01" in the landscape at the start as though it was part of the channel name. Editing to add, the gates take me back to my younger days when there were gates near the railway station in my town, but they were only opened on "show" days so that people could more easily get to the football (Aussie Rules) park where the show used to be held. The show has since been moved to a race track on the edge of town and the old gates have been removed and a permanent fence has replaced them. It's safer that way since there are around 4 tracks to cross and one is used 6 times per day. The other tracks are shunting tracks.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. The "01" or 10 mph speed limit sign from the other side fitted in nicely, I didn't notice it until I watched the video after editing it. As a kid, the railway gates near my home were operated by a signalman in the nearby signal box using a large wheel, today the signal box has gone and the road is protected by modern barrier gates. It's nice to see these little bits of the past preserved on railways such as this one.

[@JimNicholls]

That was great, Tim, and more interesting than I expected. There's still a lot of railway infrastructure there, and the countryside of course is delightful. My only knowledge of the railway before was seeing a train in the distance on a visit to the castle, and driving over one of the level crossings.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Jim, my eldest daughter used to ride horses for a stable yard behind the castle, at certain times of the year the fields would be bright yellow, this along with the castle and trains in the background enabled me to take some striking photographs. For me the most interesting part of a visit to this line is the way it is operated as a true light railway.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

awww. what a fantastic presentation Tim. A real favourite for me. I have visited twice many moons ago before Bodium. we walked the track etc etc. It's the most vintage railway one could wish to see. The Bluebell is next. For me anyway. This video brought back so many memories. I'll never get to see it again except when you upload the return journey.. Big thank you😂🤣😃😄😁😀

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Keith, it's nice to hear from you, I enjoyed the trip and commentary on your recent trip with Paul. I was visiting the K&ESR on one of their behind the scenes tours where you get to see what it takes to run a railway, it was a really good day out and I was fortunate that the driver allowed me to fix a camera to his engine. I've followed the rebirth of the line almost from the first trains in preservation back in the mid 70's and I have to say it has matured into a first class tourist attraction, especially with the added bonus of Bodiam Castle to visit, there is optimistic talk of trains once again serving Robertsbridge in the not too distant future, this line really captures the essence of a Colonel Stephens Railway. My favourite Bluebell Railway event is their Model Railway Weekend, always a good show. Take care and stay safe. Tim 😊.

[@angelasirious4541]

Another magnificent trip!!! It is increasingly difficult for me to choose a trip through the different branches of the UK for my next holiday trip. Thanks for the videos, they are very interesting, not only because of the landscapes but also because of the technical details that I see on heritage railways. 😃👍👏👏👏

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, it's better to be spoiled for choice than being offered a limited choice. The UK is probably the best country in the world for heritage railways, most of them easily accessible by rail and other forms of public transport. KZbin offers a great range of videos featuring Britain’s heritage railways, a good place to look for ideas when planning a holiday 😊.

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

That's a 0-6-0 T engine. Loved the ride. Thank you.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

"Yes" it is a 0-6-0 T engine, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@normanmercer6704]

A lovely railway, I remember it from my Tenterden fruit picking days in the late 60’s when the line was derelict. We bused it to Bodiam, walked up to the pub, then down the fields onto the line for a bit. Happy days. I even remember Anika Rice doing a challenge in restoring the station building at Northiam. Well recommended trip especially the food evenings onboard.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, it's changed a bit since the sixties, yet the area still retains an olde worlde atmosphere. The cray fish ponds are abandoned and many of the fruit trees and Hop fields have disappeared, some have been replace with vines, most importantly the countryside has not disappeared under yet more new housing as is happening in many places along the South Coast. I remember that "Challenge Anika" episode. A walk around Tenterden Town, a ride behind a steam train, followed by a visit to Bodiam Castle and maybe even a steam boat ride, it's hard to think of a better way to spend a day. I first visited the line in 1975, since then I have enjoyed watching the line reopen to Bodiam.

[@theepicrail5124]

Thank you for taking us with you.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, it was nice to take you along.

[@williamcarrington61]

Thanks for showing the L M R locomotive. Brings back memories of being Stationed at Bordon Camp , training to be a Mechanic. I would be able to see Tank locomotives , while training on Centurion Tanks 🚂. Happy days , 1961.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I used to ride my push bike from Chichester to the Longmoor Military camp in the hope of one day seeing a train, I never did, but I remember looking through holes in the engine shed to see David Shepard's "Black Prince" next to the LMR locomotive "Gordon", now at the Severn Valley Railway, I seem to remember an odd looking engine on a length of track outside some official looking buildings, I believe it carried a name like "Gazelle". Years later I saw a lot of "Green Goddess" fire engines inside one of the buildings. The nearest I got to seeing a train moving was watching "the St Trinians Train Robbery" happy days indeed.

[@floydthompson8668]

Very relaxing, like a nice rocking chair on the porch and a glass of lemonade.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

That is an excellent description for a ride on the train 😊.

[@QPRTokyo]

Thank you. It was well worth all your time and effort. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Nothing beats this. You're making me want to get the same thing.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I'm glad you enjoy these videos. Are you referring to getting a GoPro camera? They are fun and allow you to obtain video from places where it would be difficult with a regular camcorder or mobile phone.

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

@@Timsvideochannel1 No, I mean you're making me want to get a Driver's Eye View with my SONY digital camera. I now have a Smartphone Tripod for steadier shots.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@kellyashfordtrains2642It's worth a go, good luck.

[@DJSVideosShorts]

Amazing video Tim, really enjoyed the watch. Looking forward to the return journey version, love this steam & heritage railway that has so much potential for the future. Look forward to seeing more videos like this again in the future. 😀👍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Daniel, glad you enjoyed it, I'm really looking forward to the line joining up with the national network at Robertsbridge in the not too distant future. With Covid restrictions being lifted, I'll hopefully be able to resume shooting more forward facing railway videos around Europe, my first trip for well over 2 years is due to take place in July, in the meantime I'll be visiting a few more UK heritage railways 😊.

[@DJSVideosShorts]

@@Timsvideochannel1, Hoping that gets 100% go ahead as at the moment its not yet confirmed and still waiting as there is currently a hearing in session to decide this, fingers cross its all positive and happens, but yeah guess we will have to see. Be amazing, but yeah. Yeah will love that, do you get permission on the day for that or in advance with railway to mount a camera? Might consider making one on the channel? Oki doki, about July trip look forward to seeing what videos will be posted if posted? Yeah, hopefully be doing the same. Spa Valley Railway have a few events on this year, RHDR aswell and a few others. Have you ever visited East Kent Railway?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@DJSVideosShorts Hi, I looked at some of your videos, I get the impression the K&ESR is local to you from the number of videos featuring the line. It's been a while since I spent time in the area visiting the railways you mention, I'll have to make a point of staying for longer sometime this year. I was visiting the line on one of their "behind the scenes tours" and our guide was optimistic about restoring services to Robertsbridge saying that most of the hurdles had been overcome, just one or two to sort out, including purchasing a stretch of track-bed currently in private hands. I would certainly consider asking the operating department at the line if they would allow me to mount a camera to record the reopening of the line to Robertsbridge, although I would guess they will be making their own video to celebrate the occasion. They are a really nice bunch of people at the K&ESR, I look forward to visiting again.

[@jackx4311]

Gosh - this really takes me back. It's surprised me how much I remember of every kink and wiggle and signal on the line, considering the last time I fired on it was 23 years ago. Many thanks for prodding me into taking a trip down south later this summer, to see it all again. Kes Enright

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello, I'm pleased to have jogged your memory, you must have witnessed some of the events that led to this delightful railway coming back to life. When the railway magazines (no internet back then) reported the next section to open, I'd visit with my camera to record the occasion, just one more section to go and the railway will once more be connected to the national network. I hope you enjoy visiting again, it is still one of the most welcoming and friendly railways I visit, maybe the fireman will stand aside to let you shovel coal into the firebox for old time’s sake.

[@jackx4311]

@@Timsvideochannel1 - yes, when I first visited (before volunteering) the line only went just west of Wittersham Road Station, and by the time I left, it had reached Bodiam. It's been a long time - and a *huge* amount of work by the KESR / RVR planning teams to get the Transport Works Order approved - but I really am looking forward to being able to do the full line trip one day. Re. picking up the shovel again; maybe a few shovelsful, but sadly not much more. I was gassed with a nasty chemical called Phosgene when I was 19, which did permanent lung damage. It was very insidious for quite a few decades, but over the last 7 - 8 years, it's got very much worse; if I was a steam loco, my repair card would be marked "Permanently short of steam - needs a new boiler!"

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@jackx4311 Hello Jack, people like me owe a great deal to people like you and the rest of the volunteers who work hard to give us the wonderful heritage railway scene we have today. I'm sorry to read that you require a new boiler, life can seem a bit unfair at times, I'm past retirement age, but still working for now, hopefully I've a few years left on my boiler certificate, although when I look in the mirror, I'm reminded that I'm no spring chicken anymore. I hope we both get to see the K&ESR connected to the national network 😊.

[@jackx4311]

@@Timsvideochannel1 - hold that vision, Tim!

[@ivorlewis1739]

Cannot wait for Robertsbridge extension!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Me too, I'll be there to celebrate, it's been a long time coming.

[@Snapdragon4472]

A lovely journey Tim.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased enjoy it.

[@oldmanofsacramento]

Happy, happy, happy. Thank you !

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it 😊.

[@Bigbro28]

Another beaut trip. I much prefer single track lines rather than the double track layout. 🐨🇦🇺

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Martin, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Single track lines here in the UK are usually lightly used branch lines that offer something different, they are usually friendly and the trains are often more interesting because they use old stock that has gone from the rest of the network.

[@janbonsema5888]

I was fifteen when our english teacher took us on a bicycle trip to the yuoth hostels in Kent and Sussex. I remember cycling through Tenterden, Canterbury, Faversham , and yes we must have gotten to London ! In 1959 it was.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, nice memories to have. This part of the UK has remained relatively unchanged since your visit in 1959, you can't say that for most places in the UK today. I don’t think a modern day teacher would allowed to take a group of children on such a wonderful adventure?

[@dhaynes4515]

Thanks, enjoyed the ride.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, that's nice to know.

[@wilsonflood4393]

Nice unspoiled countryside and a good quality video.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.

[@geoffbarry9540]

Seems like only yesterday (2002-2006) that I stood at each of those stations except Rolvenden, taking videos that remain treasured possessions - BR black Terrier at Northiam and Wittersham Road, where it crossed the USA tank in WD grey; and the same Austerity seen here, arriving and running round at Bodiam and, on another occasion, departing Tenterden Town filmed from that fenced stretch between the platform and and the crossing. And, of course, the limitless thrills of actually travelling the line, on one occasion in the vintage consist. Happy days which began twenty years ago this month.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Geoff, nice memories to have, time flies. I have visited the line on a number of occasions since it first opened, today it has matured into a wonderful heritage railway offering us the chance to enjoy one of the lines Colonel Stephens kept open just long enough for the heritage movement to be able to take over. Happy Days 😊.

[@phaasch]

As "slow TV" goes, this is the best! Would love to have seen an onward journey to Junction Road, and in the future, hopefully right through to Robertsbridge Junction? Watch this space... Thank you for this.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride and I'm looking forward to the day when trains run to Robertsbridge again, hopefully the railway will be kind enough to allow me mount a camera on the engine to record the occasion.

[@lzappa9109]

10/10! Eccellento. Grazie Mille.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Ciao, sono felice che ti sia piaciuto il viaggio in treno.

[@bluesofficial111]

My nan lives here, She takes me on a trip at Kent and east susex railway. Bonus: The train name is Swiftsure. This train came from Forest of dean railway.

[@paulhwbooth]

Sheer delight. Thanks.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@johannperaus6890]

Hi Tim! Wonderful shots and it's nice when it smokes again. Traditional work of the dispatchers with key handover, just like over 100 years ago. I hope you got all the links again. Best regards from Hans and Cheers 🍻🇦🇹.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Hans, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, this is the railway time forgot. I did get the links thank you, I especially enjoyed the Arlberg Line at Flirsch, the last time I was there in 2005 the rails were hanging in the air and the line was closed due to numerous washouts. Cheers. Tim.

[@johannperaus6890]

@@Timsvideochannel1 Yes Tim, You have send me the Pictures from this disaster at Flirsch. 🍻

[@kevindane5192]

Lovely pierce of railroading

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@neilforbes416]

Geez, Tim, it's been a while since we've seen a video from you! Good to see you back in action again! Cheers!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Neil, "Yes" I'm still around, although the day job is taking most of my time at the moment, I'm not complaining, it's nice to be busy after a long period without much work during the Covid pandemic. I have enough material for my next three videos, trouble is, finding time to edit them for KZbin. All the best. Tim.

[@neilforbes416]

@@Timsvideochannel1 Cheers, Tim. Good to see you're still active!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@neilforbes416 I'm still here, although I might only post 2 videos a month for a while, until I get my workload under control 😊.

[@neilforbes416]

@@Timsvideochannel1 That's perfectly okay! You have a life outside KZbin and other priorities, perfectly understandable. I'm just glad you can still get something up on KZbin every now and then.

[@travelingman2664]

@@neilforbes416 and you thought aussie trains are fast we are way behind in comparison to Europe

[@laurenceskinnerton73]

Excellent!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@VlakynaSlovensku]

Excellent footage!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, it was a good day out.

[@thinking-as-I-wander]

I was hoping to see Bernie the stationmaster........one of my favorite people 😊

[@Timsvideochannel1]

If I'd seen Bernie, I'd have captured him on film 😊.

[@alidycepaisley3829]

40:41 - I believe that'll be Bodiam Castle coming into view on the right side of the screen. I know I'm not the only one that's looking for that. EDIT: 44:30 - Also visible here on the left of the screen.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, you are correct with both sightings of Bodiam castle. This is a video from a few years ago in which we take time to visit the castle - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Pdm2SIf9BrrKM

[@trailwayt9H337]

Very good journey.. Nice event 👍🌹👍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.

[@kevinhoward9593]

I really love Heritage railroads. It lets you experience the what it was like.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

A living museum is way better than a static museum, heritage railways bring the past to life in a way that a regular museum can never hope to do.

[@kevinhoward9593]

@@Timsvideochannel1 I like that even better. Its like the Trolleys in San Fran.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@kevinhoward9593 Gosh, I'd really love to ride one of those San Francisco trolleys some day.

[@kevinhoward9593]

@@Timsvideochannel1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hai3aniarL6aqqM

[@carolinekelly3415]

Hello Kent! Out in nowhere in the countryside. Thank you for sharing I am very surprised to receive this video. No idea where this is???

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Caroline, there is a map near the beginning of the video showing the railway's location in Britain. I hope you enjoyed your unexpected journey 😊.

[@andygunner8602]

My favourite steam railway !!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It is one of the best and you are guaranteed a warm welcome from the staff and volunteers.

[@missasinenomine]

0:40-58 LOVE the birdsong!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I'd love to say I recorded the birdsong, but on this occasion it was provided by EpidemicSound.com

[@the231Pacific]

Lovely video, a reminder of when we lived in Peasmarsh 20 years ago, and regularly crossed the railway at Northiam. One detail I don't understand -- the train passed at least two signals that were off, i.e. clear, for the opposite direction on the single line. Explanation, anyone?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed this trip down memory lane. I looked at the signals at 28:51 and 30:02 they are set in the off position for a train from the opposite direction, I have only ever seen this when a signal box is switched out and the section is operated under one train in section rules, but that doesn't explain the signal at 33:01 unless it is operated locally to allow a train to enter the station or a signaled section. This kind of explains things - signalbox.org/block-system/closing-the-box/ When a box is switched out, all the signals operated by that box are left in the off position to allow trains to pass through as if the signal box and it's signals didn't exist. I was also interested to see no signals after that at 33:01 all the way to Bodiam, this suggests that this stretch of line is normally operated under one train in section rules. I hope this helps, maybe someone in the signaling department can confirm my explanation. PS: it is perfectly safe to operate under one train in section rules.

[@andrewdock7288]

Always loved this railway can't wait for the Norwegian locomotive to return.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, it's one of my favourite railways too. I did see the Norwegian locomotive on this visit, but I don't think it will be back on the line for a while, it was complete, I don't think it's overhaul has started yet.

[@bazza945]

Does it run on sardines!?

[@1044fan]

Wonderful cabride 👍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@billsimpson604]

Now that was cool, like time travel.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, It's nice to know you enjoyed the ride.

[@AndreA-ke2id]

Thanks for posting. But it's not the driver's eye view as mentioned in the description.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, "No" it's not a true "driver's eye view", but it is a term the KZbin algorithm likes, if I describe it as a "forward view" the algorithm won't recommend it, resulting in only a small number of people seeing it. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive my little white lie 😌.

[@alistairkewish651]

Why the hand signal at Cranbrook Road crossing? ( I did a stint on that crossing one blistering hot Kent summer )

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I see similar signals used on secondary railway lines at East European stations where it is an indication that everything is OK for the train to pass, I can only guess the green flag you see in this video has a similar function. I assume there was no green flag required when you worked the crossing, has much changed since that hot summer when you worked on the KESR?

[@andrewl9191]

I see the "whistle" signs and I'm wondering what they're for. Obviously they tell them to use the whistle, but why? In America, we have a W sign that means the same thing, but it's for the crew to sound the horn in an approach to a level crossing with a road, but I don't see any crossings coming up where the whistle signs are.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, some "Whistle" signs are for foot crossings.

[@andrewl9191]

@@Timsvideochannel1 Thank you!

[@dipankargupta550]

A country which has not thrown away the old but preserve with great affection.This should be the culture of mankind. If i not wrong, 75% research on modern science is going on in England silently.This culture is the best ,I think.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

These wonderful railways not only help us understand the past, they help us understand evolution, yesterday the horse drawn waggon-way, next the steam locomotive, today a tilting electric high-speed train, tomorrow ? I love technology, Britain is often a leader in tomorrows world. Today I'm operating a computer controlled milling machine, over 40 years ago I had to look at dials and count revolutions. It's the things I did in the past that help me understand the future.

[@vivekraychowdhury4348]

A delightful journey with a living breathing steam loco.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It was a first class day out, most enjoyable 😊.

[@eddiewonfor2182]

Great Video .Have Travelled the railway a few times .Do you know if the plan to go on from Bodiham to Robertsbridge is still on ?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I hope this video bought back good memories from your own trips to the line. I picked up a guide book in which there is an article about restoring the missing link, it reads "To date five new bridges have been installed and flood erosion measures have been taken. Land is continually purchased as it become available, The new station at Robertsbridge awaits the inevitable return of trains from Tenterden". The guide book gives the impression that it is no longer a matter of "if" but a matter of "when" the line connecting Bodiam to Robertsbridge sees the return of trains.

[@12345677396]

Ciao, Mister Tim! Ma sei sempre in giro sui treni, di qui, di là ... sempre in giro??? Ma quando lavori tu??? Mi viene il dubbio che tu sia in pensione!!! Ahahah!!! Complimenti vivissimi per quest'altro video molto bello!!! Grazie perché con i tuoi video mi dai la possibilità di vedere luoghi che non ho mai visto e che mai vedrò!!! Grazie!!! (Hello, Mister Tim! But are you always around on trains, from here, there ... always around ??? But when do you work ??? I doubt that you are retired !!! Hahaha !!! Congratulations on this other very nice video !!! Thanks because with your videos you give me the opportunity to see places that I have never seen and that I will never see !!! Thanks!!!)

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, at the moment I work when I'm awake. The Covid Pandemic hit me hard, I had very little work for a year or more as my customers stopped developing new products (my lifeline). After a long break people are investing in new products again and I'm pretty well the last man standing in my part of the world, we are all getting older and there a no youngsters coming into plastic injection mould making. I'm glad to be busy again, although work does get in the way of having fun 😊.

[@robertcoleman4861]

Hi tim, Wonderful railway beautiful country side why did it close down? cheers bob.😇🤠😎ps check out the unique narrow gauge diamond crossing far nth q/land sugar cane line.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Robert, I looked up the diamond crossings and found this article - www.amusingplanet.com/2016/08/unusual-drawbridge-railway-crossing-in.html they are fascinating, never seen anything like it before. The K&ESR was originally a cross between a tramway and railway, often referred to as light railway. It was built to serve several smaller tramways and terminals used to transport agricultural products from the area, such as hops, cob nuts and apples, as time passed the lorry took over, leaving the railway with no real purpose, happily it survived long enough for the then infant enthusiast movement to realise its potential and save it for all to enjoy today.

[@robertcoleman4861]

@@Timsvideochannel1 I was sure you would like it, are you looking fwd to summer.😁

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@robertcoleman4861 "Yes" I'm looking forward to summer, for the last week or so we have been enjoying plenty of sunshine, although it still isn't quite Tee shirt weather yet.

[@edmeko3262]

This is such a nice video. It is precious. I will be watching again and have subscribed. Now let me say that you could be using a better camera for all of the beauty you have to present. You should watch RailCowGirl doing train videos in Norway and use the same camera equipment that she uses. It would make your very nice video into an excellent production.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I use the same cameras as railcowgirl does for a lot of her videos (GoPro 8 and 9), although I suspect she is better at selecting the correct settings, she also uses a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K whereas I use a Sony AX53. She has one massive advantage in that she is a train driver, giving her the opportunity to fine tune her settings over a number of runs at different times of the day. I am just a member of Joe Public and I rely on the kindness of drivers resulting in me having to set things up real quick and hope I've remembered to turn the camera on. I use the factory setting most of the time, although not ideal, I know I'm going to get a result I can alter if need be when I edit the video. I try to mount the camera on the outside of the loco if I can, sometimes this does result in too much wind noise, I have just ordered a WindSlayer from Amazon to try and improve the situation. There are a couple of settings in the camera I'll experiment with after reading suggestions from other GoPro users. I have used GoPro's since the GoPro Hero 2, they all suffer to some degree if the primary colour in the scenery is green whereas they deal well with lighter colours such as snowy scenes and rocky mountain terrain. Feedback is always welcome and I try to do what I can camera wise within my financial limitations, this channel is just a hobby, the money I earn from KZbin makes a useful contribution, but I'm lucky if it covers a third of my costs and I don't feel comfortable asking viewers to contribute financially to my channel as many other creators do these days.

[@edmeko3262]

Tim, thank you for your very informative note back to me in regards to my observation/comment. I learned a lot from your note so thank you for taking the time to educate me on your video production process and procedure … and your limitations. Truly enjoy your work. YOU ARE PRECIOUS along with the precious videos you give us.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@edmeko3262 It's nice to know you enjoy these videos, we are also lucky to have people uploading wonderful cab rides, such as railcowgirl, lorirocks777 and Dulevoz, even GWR are sharing their driver's eye view videos these days, I don't watch much on TV anymore.

[@panikrystyna1]

Tim, co to za niebieskie beczki z prawej strony toru????

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cześć, czy możesz mi powiedzieć, gdzie na filmie widać beczki, może Tłumacz Google popełnił błąd.

[@panikrystyna1]

@@Timsvideochannel1 Cześć, jest ich dużo. na przykład: 2.15 2,34 2,55 3,11 z prawej strony toru w trawie. Jestem bardzo zaciekawiona.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@panikrystyna1 "Tak" teraz je widzę. Wierzę, że zawierają wodę, aby ugasić wszelkie pożary, które mogły być spowodowane iskrami z pociągów parowych.

[@panikrystyna1]

@@Timsvideochannel1 Witaj Tim. Dziękuję za odpowiedź , to jest logiczne wytłumaczenie. Bardzo pouczająca i ciekawa wycieczka, dziękuję Ci serdecznie i pozdrawiam.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@panikrystyna1 Cieszę się, że filmik się podobał.

[@josefh.]

Hello Tim, once again a wonderful video through a beautiful area and the typical noises that a train makes. And finally the color green in the landscape again. Greetings from Germany. 👍😊👏💯🙋‍♂️ PS: others also make quite acceptable video, but turn off the sound and add music. A catastrophe.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Josef, it's nice to hear from Germany, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video, Kent and East Sussex are pretty county with picturesque villages and a fascinating railway heritage such as this railway, constructed and operated as a light railway throughout its life. Kent is often referred to as the Garden of England, know for growing hops and apples. Sound is always a problem, if I mount the camera on a handrail or lamp iron wind noise can be a problem, if it is mounted inside the cab, some drivers ask for the sound to be removed, although here in the UK we are fortunate to have a good number of train drivers shooting and uploading videos, they nearly always leave the original sound in.

[@josefh.]

@@Timsvideochannel1 👍👍🙋‍♂️

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

this looks like a step back in time. is this a genuine working railway or was it for that one day? looks like an outdoor museum. it actually looks like something out of a steinbeck book.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, this is a heritage railway, a working museum that runs on most days throughout the summer and at weekends during the Spring and Autumn, there are also special Santa trains at Christmas. The line was originally closed to passenger traffic in 1954 and all traffic in 1961 after which most of the track was lifted. A preservation society took over and created the wonderful working museum we see today. For more information please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_and_East_Sussex_Railway

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@Timsvideochannel1 ah okay, fantastic!

[@rich_rich90]

09:36 -11:00. That scene could be taken straight from the 1950s!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

The DMU, the signalman and the bullhead rail, not a mobile phone in sight, it could well have been the late fifties 🙂.

[@threegoldmartlets]

The train passes several semaphore signals showing all clear for traffic travelling in the opposite direction. This is somewhat disconcerting until one remembers that the driver has the token.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It is odd to see the signals cleared for the opposite direction, this happens when a signal box is switched out (off). It's signals effectively no longer exist so they are all set to the clear position.

[@Trainlovers0]

Osm ❤️

[@IS-L]

Realistically, what are the chances of this running into Robertsbridge...

[@Timsvideochannel1]

That depends on who you talk to. I think the chances are good, most of the legal side is completed, although it will still take a few years to complete the job. This website gives a good account of progress to date - www.rvr.org.uk/

[@nouvalari]

I got married on that train, hired it for the reception with the buffet car. Fantastic way of having a memorable day.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I can't think of a better wedding venue, it must have been an awesome experience.

[@paulshirley6383]

Timsvideochannel1 Kent & East Sussex Railway - lov louis shirley

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@ollieb927]

Could do with text so we know the parts of the railway like signal, junctions, stations etc. Also explain what people are doing :) love the vids anyway

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, it is dificult to strike the right balance, if I had more time to do some research I could and would add extra information, trouble is this is just a hobby I fit around my day job and you can bet I'd come in for some stick if the information I posted was wrong. I appreciate the feedback, maybe when I retire from the day job in year or two I will have time to concentrate on this channel more. I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.

[@ollieb927]

@@Timsvideochannel1 yeah i understand that. No reflection on you. The vids are still good :) i wish more people did cab ride videos

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@ollieb927 Some of the best cab ride videos are posted by train drivers, we are spoiled for choice in the UK although its harder to find good cab ride videos taken in Australia and New Zealand. It's nice to know you enjoy some of my Driver's Eye style videos, hopefully now Covid is under control, I'll be able to join rail tours again, as someone who doesn't work for the railways, I find it much easier to get a camera on the locomotive when travelling on a tour train or on a heritage railway.

[@alwayslight2658]

Nice one, thanks. Quality camera in use but - it seems - insufficient memory card that can not follow the camera 4k data flow and is losing pictures. This is why video does not run smooth and video sticks. Which than makes it unpleasant to watch. Otherwise: perfect, interesting and beautiful line, full of nature and it's colors and if filmed ''in a right way'' that this would be a perfect, high quality railway video. All this makes me sad seeing that the very same mistake is repeated again and again. A lot of resources are spent and videos are made that could be easily done much better and - as consequence - last much longer. Insulting anyone was not the purpose of my comment. I wish you all the best.

[@sergioluizrodriguez8264]

OBRIGADO PELA CARONA.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Fico feliz que tenha gostado 🙂.

[@horacioalejandrovarela9376]

Minuto 7:16...Milagro!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Es una nueva medida de eficiencia del personal. Las personas son teletransportadas a donde sea necesario 😊. It is a new staff efficiency measure. People are teleported to wherever they are required 😊.

[@mieczysawgasiorowski2733]

Obejrzałem

[@hogbin777]

260822 Sadly it doesn'y play.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Brian, it plays OK on my computer, maybe there is a clitch somewhere. Please try this, it is a direct link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp3aqaGaoZx-qK8

[@ismetdoger4124]

200❤❤😊❤❤

[@Timsvideochannel1]

😊😊😊👍👍👍❤

[@marcosantonio1006]

Assistir TimsvideochanneI1 em: 02/05/2022, ás 11: 11 minutos, Segunda-Feira. Estado de Pernambuco- Brasil. 48:23 minutos e vinte três segundos, só de turismo virtual com o Tim. Vamos viajar, nesta grande aventuras, de belas paisagem e muitas alegrias.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Olá, é bom ter sua empresa virtual novamente 😊.

[@cannadineboxill-harris2983]

I wanted to know why don’t they dig a tunnel and do an extension for the main line Train so they extend the unused abandoned underground stations. Why couldn’t they use the part D78 Stock train doors on the sides and also restructure the front face of the A60 and A62 stock and remix and make them all together and also redesign them overhead line and also make them into 5 cars per unit and also having 2 Disabled Toilets on those 5 cars per unit A60 and A62 stock trains and also convert the A60 and A62 stock trains into a Scania N112, Volvo TD102KF, Volvo B10M, Gardner 6LXC and Gardner 8LXB Diesel Engines and also put the Loud 7-Speed Voith Gearboxes in the A60 and A62 stock and also modernise the A60 and A62 stock and make it into a 11 car per unit so it could have less doors, more tables, computers and mobile phone chargers. A Stock Trains and also having 8 Disabled Toilets on those A stock trains. why couldn’t we refurbish and modernise the waterloo and city line Triple-Track train tunnel and make it more bigger and extend it to bank station, making it into a Triple-Track Railway Line so those 4 European countries such as Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden to convert the waterloo and city line Triple-Track Train tunnel into an High Speed train. The Third Euro tunnel Triple-Track Train line to make it 8 times better for passengers so they could go from A to B. then put the modernised 11 car per unit A Stock and put them on a bigger modernised waterloo and city line Triple-Track train tunnel so it could go to bank station to those 4 European countries such as Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden. The modernised refurbish 11 cars per unit A stock could be a High Speed The Third Triple-Track Euro Tunnel Train So it is promising and 37 times a lot more possible to do this kind of project that is OK for London Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden. oh by the way, could they also tunnel the Triple-Track Railway Line so it will stop from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex so that the Passengers will go to Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden and also extend the Triple-Track Railway Line from Bank to Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex Stations so that more people from there could go to Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden Easily. Why couldn't they extend the Piccadilly line and also build a brand-new underground train stations so it could go even further right up to Clapton, Wood Street and also make another brand new tunnel train stations in Chingford and could they extend the DLR. All of the classes 150, 155, 154, 117, 114, 105, 106, will be replaced by all of the Scania N112, Volvo TD102KF, Volvo B10M, Gardner 6LXC and Gardner 8LXB Diesel five carriages to disabled toilets are air conditioning trains including Highams Park for extend doing roots which is the Piccadilly line and the DLR trains. Could you also convert all of the 1973 stock trains into an air-conditioned maximum speed 78 km/hours (48 MPH) re-refurbished and make it into a 8 cars per unit if that will be alright, and also extend all of the Piccadilly train stations to make more space for all of the extended 8 car per unit 1973 stock air condition trains and can you also build another Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive Companies and they can order Every 17 Octagon and Hexagon shape LNER diagram and unique small no.11 Boilers from those Countries such as Greece, Italy, Poland, and Sweden, can they make Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive speeds by up to 117MPH so you can try and test it on the Original Mainline so it will be much more safer for the Passengers to enjoy the 117MPH speed Limit only for HS2 and Channel Tunnel mainline services, if they needed 16 Carriages Per units can they use those class 40’s, class 44’s and class 43HST Diesel Locomotive’s right at the Back of those 16 Carriages Per Units so they can take over at the Back to let those Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive’s have a rest for those interesting Journeys Please!!, oh can you make all of those Coal Boxes’s 16 Tonnes for all of the 117MPH Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive’s so the Companies will Understand us PASSENGER’S!! so Please make sure that the Builders can do as they are Told!! And Please do something about these very important Professional ideas Please Prime Minister of England, Prime Minister of Sweden, Prime Minister of Germany, Prime Minister of Italy, Prime Minister of Poland and that Includes the Mayor of London.😉😅😅😀😀😅😀😀😅😅😀😀😀😀😀😉😉

[@JeanThevenet]

Hello, Your video suffers from the default settings of the cameras which do not restore the dynamic range of the sensor, already not huge, hence the loss of detail in the shadows, the sky, and unrealistic colors. So as it is general, here is what I could gather as advice. absolutely prohibit Gopro 7, 8,9,10 with standard states Bit Rate-Standard Shutter-Auto EV Comp-0 White Balance - Auto ISO Min - 100 ISO Max - 1600 Sharpness-High Color-Gopro or "natural" wind "AUTO" OK with theses states: HIGHT Rate-Standard fort GoPro 8,9,10 Shutter-Auto EV Comp-1 outdoor, -1.5 -2 in forest for all GoPro White Balance - FIXED 5500K ISO Min - 100 ISO Max - 400 for all GoPro Sharpness-LOW GoPro 8,9,10 Color-FLAT for all GoPro Sharpness-MEDIUM is OK ONLY fort highest definition. Otherwise always bad (for exemple with GoPro10 BAD in 4K, good ONLY 5.3K, GoPro 8 BAD in2.7K good only in 4K) wind "NO" post-production: export with gamma 1.05 - 1.15 to compensate for the overall lack of brightness in low and medium light. With the osmo pocket 2 I don't know if "vent-auto" is deactivated, but you shouldn't use the "standard" color profile which reduces the dynamics too much, and makes shadows and highlights unrecoverable. You have to use the D-cinelike color mode. If you don't readjust it looks a little gray, but even so, especially for the city, it's better, at least you can see almost everything. Use the histogram to adjust the blacks and whites in post-production so that it doesn't get clipped. the sharpness seems optimized for the finest image frame possible near the resolution limit of the sensor, otherwise too coarse and excessive emphasizes edges and bleeds colors. Why you should use low sharpness settings on your GoPro (and any other camera) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHPCe3-KZ76ioKc Bad GoPro Footage? Here's why and how to fix your problems | Hero8, Hero9, Hero10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIS2epVtd6mGY7c Here's Why You NEVER Use NATURAL Color in GOPRO Hero 10 Black!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ukd35vjs2YhNE GoPro COLOR vs FLAT - Which is Better? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnmcf4ycnJuJmbM GoPro Hero 10 | 4K (Medium Sharpness) vs 5.3K (Low Sharpness), which is better? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYObn32Km62jZ5I Gopro Hero 10 | Always use these settings kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4DdhndjfLGYras

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello, thank you for the advice and video links, I have already started to look at some of them. I will experiment with the settings to see what happens. The video back from KZbin is never as good as the original video although uploading at 4K does seem to help. Cheers. Tim.

[@praveenkumargupta0102]

still using steam engine.......!!!!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

The modern world hasn't reached rural Britain 😉.

[@praveenkumargupta0102]

@@Timsvideochannel1 sad..