Walking out to the remains of Langstone Viaduct: Hayling Island Brach Line.

[@raymusson732]

Thanks so much for that film ,this took me back to 1959 ,I was a very excited 7yr old boy ,and my dear dad was really happy that year his football team Nottingham forest had won the FA Cup ,and dad bought a new car a red.triumph herald.,and we was going on holiday to hayling island for a caravan holiday ,oh boy what a holiday I had, I went on the steam train over that viaduct ,for my love of trains and ships ,I also saw hms victory at Portsmouth ,and also saw the queen Mary docked in Southampton ,went to the castle at southsea ,I will never forget the best holiday ever ,thanks for the film so interesting ,now a old fella of nearly 71 .

[@melchestermodelrailway]

That sounds like a great holiday! Lovely to hear your memories of the line.

[@John_Grole]

Fascinating bit of history and beautifully put together as always. 🙂

[@melchestermodelrailway]

Ta very much.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@melchestermodelrailway]

Thanks Lee!

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

Hi Chris, I grew up around here as did dad. The line had an incredible influence on us, well does to this day. And despite being in Sussex now I still have a rail chair dad and I 'rescued' back in 1972.

[@melchestermodelrailway]

It's nice to know that a small bit of the line was "preserved" Mike! Your dad must have loved seeing those Terriers.

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

@@melchestermodelrailway he really did. I've got quite an emotional video planned as I have a recording of dad talking about the terriers and the Hayling line

[@richardswiderski4985]

Great video sad to see how they ended up 😢 well done.

[@melchestermodelrailway]

Thanks Richard, a sad end for such an interesting viaduct.

[@richardswiderski4985]

It is a shame a lot had to go and long too soon.