We Took The Floors Out Of Our Old Railway Station Renovation

[@molly1117]

I'm so happy that you're exposing the blocked upper windows. They give the building so much character and charm. The space is wonderful with the upper floor gone!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Those windows are stunning, they’re going to be such a beautiful feature!

[@leopriest133]

They really need more safety training!!!!! No masks, eye protection. One man standing on the loose floor! Not even on the beams but on the plywood ect, very lucky he didn't go through the ceiling

[@lioninwinter9316]

I imagine you have experienced a variety of mixed emotions with this. The whole "Go backwards so you can go forwards" has got to be difficult AND rewarding at the same time.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Completely! We’ve had a few “what have we done!” moments but honestly we couldn’t be happier 😃

[@dzagge9799]

@@theoldstationrenovation It was the right thing to do!

[@michaellawrence-patrickshe2526]

I am an advocate for saving old buildings. Thank you for saving this magnificent old train station. Love watching the transition. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. A fan from Northern California, USA

[@Bobrogers99]

When the demo is finished, you'll have a big blank slate and windows at their original height. I'll look forward to seeing your plan for all that space!

[@MB-fz7lx]

Those guys have done a great job and saved you a world of pain, aches, splinters etc 😊 You have enough on your plate so it was great you got them in.

[@lindaroyal8161]

I had no idea when 1st discovering your channel, it would be such a huge undertaking. Didn't realize you'd be removing floors, ceiling and walls. Thought you would just renovate the existing structure, the floor plan, the way it was. I'm excited to see the new architecture plans and your vision. I give you so much credit; it takes a lot of energy, mentally and physically to take on a project this involved. Bravo!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

To be honest neither did we! We really came into this blind. That said we’ve got no regrets, it may impoverish us but it’ll be a sacrifice worth making to save such a beautiful building.

[@synicyst9925]

​@@theoldstationrenovationI hope it does not.

[@martyb3783]

It looks so much larger! Great video!

[@enochthrockmorton2nd214]

Wow! Now you have a clean slate to work with. Actually looking at the structure, it's beautiful.

[@johnstuart8511]

Turning an old station into a modern home: "State of the art". One of a kind. You go girl. You rock our world 🌎 ❤️. Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@jamesdurrant7392]

You and gil seen something special in that property he must be a special man to have you in his life two true soul mates you both remind me of my wife and me starting out 50 odd years ago it's going to be you forever home go forward with you plans mine is still under construction just wish I'd film our project just looking at old photos we acceved so much you get there with you family help love from Ireland xxxxxxx

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! And best wishes from south Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😃 👋

[@theoldstationrenovation]

That’s so sweet, thank you very much 😊 How long have you been working on yours and how long do you think you have until you’re finished?

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Opening it up is a amazing idea

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Some of the best old buildings look better opened up and some are hiding amazing historic charm

[@stevenmoran4060]

It’s coming along really well. It seems odd why when it was first converted only half the available space was used thus creating some small bedrooms. Can’t wait to see the next instalment.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video. Can’t wait for demolition to be done and remodel to start. Very exciting. Happy Mother’s Day

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Happy Mother’s Day to you too (when I read your comment I had a moment of panic that I’d forgotten it but in the UK it’s in March, phew!)

[@titan375484]

The blocked windows are 'open' again. What a transformation, for the time being. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it! 😊

[@moxielouise]

I hope you're keeping all those nice floor joints for future projects. It looks like it's nice wood and would save you money later on

[@AlGorithm-n6q]

Wow! Seeing the skeleton of the building reveals so much. Keep the faith. It's going to look amazing.

[@MarkForrester-Jones]

Keen to see the next video now that you have got to the point of no return

[@brendahaire8824]

What a time saver for you to hire someone in to do this labor intense job.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Some people don't understand that this looks sooo beautiful but it is. The beginning of a new journey for this beautiful iconic station. Thank you sooo much for letting us tag along on your adventure. Love from AZ-US 😊

[@autobot513]

That looks so much better with the view to the roof. You must be so excited to see the transformation.

[@RustyWrecks]

Looking very different to when you bought it, please keep up the great work, cant wait to see what you have planned for the old station.

[@georgewilliamtussler5475]

❤ G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 , I truly love the open space inside the old station. It feels more open...those guys were troopers tearing down the existing floors and beams. A job well done!!...Can't wait for next video....😊😊❤

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you and g’day from south Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😊

[@annthor]

We're doing an 1877 old depot renovation. I can say yours seems much larger, ours is 22'X72', and yours is in much better shape inside. We also ripped out the floor but we don't have a nice sized upstairs like yours, we will end up with a very small loft on each end.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Would love to see it. Renovations are so fun but you need a huge amount of commitment 👍

[@Kristina_Australia]

The demo guys make that look so fun! It's like a big present, unwrapping (in the case demoing) to uncover what is inside. It looks great and has much potential. Until next week.

[@SpanishEclectic]

I think what we have here is a 'gut renovation'. Already so wonderful to see those beams. Those pokey little rooms, and squeezy staircase were nothing worth keeping. Onward!

[@karenluker9123]

I am loving watching this renovation. ❤Thank you so much for sharing.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you for watching! Glad you’re enjoying 😊

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

Really love the sound of the Train in your video adds to your new home

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Choo choo 🚂 😃

[@philippaking1732]

So satisfying to sit back (lazily) and watch the fellas tear it up. Really looking forward to the totally empty space and to see what you are going to do with it. Yay!!!!! ❤🧡💛

[@sherylchapman4168]

The steel beams are my favorite part.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

There’s quite a few of them, I’m hoping we can put them to use!

[@stephnewman1357]

Oh wow! its going to be so much lighter in there when its redone. I still cant believe they had all that upstairs space and those tiny bedrooms with what just the one toilet downstairs? You can already see how amazing it will look in that space when its done. 👍😀

[@andrewpowellnz]

What a difference that made, well done demo guys.

[@erikademille9486]

Kudos to the gentlemen workers!

[@donataj2213]

The great demolition is almost complete, now everything looks completely different and you can see how high the ceiling (roof) is.

[@Lea-bw9wj]

It looks so vast without the upstairs now. It will look incredible with the ceiling back to the original place and the tops of the windows opened up. The building seams to look better as a single story

[@CMcKinnon1013]

I can not wait to see what is next for you and Gil sweetie ❤😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@markstrahl5399]

I believe in saving old buildings for their history and charm.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely! We wanted something old but this is beyond our wildest dreams, such a beautiful building deserve a new lease of life 😊

[@angeleyes2163]

Pitter patter of your dogs paws,so cute

[@Vistasabia]

Wow 😳. Can’t wait to see what’s next 👍😀

[@PatGilliland]

Anyone else muttering under your breath: "Don't cut the one you're standing on mate!"

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😆

[@asmrbydebbie]

That has been alot of work! I'm glad you had help. I can't wait to see what's next!!❤

[@deanstevenson7517]

have to admit i was doubtful about removing the floors etc, hard to appreciate from youtube but yeah, now i see. Fantastic!,,,,

[@chrisw3249]

Great job, the overall standard of the construction that you are ripping out is good, the bones look to be good also, good luck...

[@odettebaker801]

Watch, Turn the old school into a house, she just did an amazing job on the brick walls and looks amazing!!!!

[@odettebaker801]

Think it’s called , School House Homestead

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Just found it and subscribed, thanks for the tip! 😊

[@jeanhawken4482]

It will be amazing to see the future plans

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

What a difference a couple of days and a skilsaw makes huh? With a pry bar, a sledge hammer and a saw, you can achieve anything! Lol! How many of the walls between rooms are you taking out? The progress is awesome! Woohoo! What fun to be there to see it all!

[@garyphillips7993]

If I lived closer, I’d have bought some of those old beams for an upcoming project lol They’re really opening the place up now 🙂 That poor old stations bones must be creaking 😉

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It was standing long before we were here and will be long after we’re gone! I’m sure they’ll bear the load! What’s your project (get it on KZbin!)?

[@garyphillips7993]

@@theoldstationrenovation I’m sure the old station will take pretty much anything you do to it, as they say - they don’t build em like they used to 🙂 As for my little project, nothing more than a retired old man’s wooden greenhouse. I retired last year, so I’ll be doing it on a shoestring budget using as many recycled goodies as I can. All based on another KZbinrs build 😉

[@Klingon2468]

Those guys don't mess about do they. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@forgetn]

I got your project completely wrong, this will be an amazing renovation very very impressive

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! Hopefully we won’t get it wrong 😃

[@moxielouise]

This team you have working on your station looks like they are so professional and so fast

[@theoldstationrenovation]

They were great, it’s always good to see the professionals at work. What they did in that week would have taken me several years and I dare say a few trips to a chiropractor!

[@tracybush8115]

Looks amazing! Don't stop now guys haha. Again, these guys are great workers. Caught the moment with Buddie tapping on the floorboards, sweet.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@54mgtf22]

Wow. Awesome transformation. 👍

[@anitapresnell6403]

Wow! Looking forward to seeing the next episode! How exciting!

[@johndonlon1611]

The amount of natural light already coming through is insane. Once the surgical demolition is done it will be even more so. It would be nice if those ceramic white-faced tile bricks (probably the original waiting room walls) can still be used after they're cleaned up. Once the demo's all done, I'll bet you'll modify your plans. This is so cool. Just work safe and smart. Press on !

[@GMteam.]

those ceramic faced bricks were more likely the toilets. maybe.

[@johndonlon1611]

@@GMteam. Maybe true but in the US those tiles were used in waiting rooms because they are easy to clean, especially back in the days of coal and oil-burning locomotives.

[@lindak1819]

Love the tall windows

[@jeffdayman8183]

So much better now! Great job by the crew. Cheers!

[@NailahRoberts]

What a fantastic space to work with, I just know it's going to be stunning!!!

[@svenswwis436]

Those original windows🪟 are awesome. You got lucky that the crew did not accidentally break one. (sloppy demolition, but effective) Maybe they did, and you are not showing us. Overall looking good from my desk chair in California USA. Lots of progress.🙂🔨

[@llywrch7116]

I doubt the original windows remain. When the second floor was installed, the upper parts were blocked, & I suspect in far too many instances the entire window was removed. But I hope I am wrong on this aspect.

[@svenswwis436]

@@llywrch7116 @ 7:45 Take note of the top of the original windows being exposed in case you didn't notice it before. They are very lucky these did not get broken. With what we have been allowed to see, the original windows are still in decent condition.

[@ninamelsted8702]

Just know that I watch everyone of your videos. You're making amazing progress and yes, it seems to be an insane amount of work but oh so worth it. Says moi who only watches. I love your home and the potential is endless. The side unit is a bonus you could really go to town with... and the gardens... Cheerio.

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Wow ... be careful ! Now things are going to move fast 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I know ! Scary 😬

[@pauldelcour]

Good grief, but what space! Could turn into a real beauty. Good luck with all the plans and hard work!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😃

[@barrywood5357]

that was a smashin video one leap for mankind with a chop saw

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😆 🪓

[@readingroomcafeproject]

Amazing! it's such a dramatic change over the last few weeks, hope you're coping with the chock ok! seriously, though, congratulations on such fantastic progress.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@LadyLJOII]

Big job. Exciting to see the progress

[@ruthspencer3881]

This is so exciting! Love your channel and I’m so happy to discovered you at the beginning of this huge project! 😍from Alabama, USA.🇺🇸

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you very much, we’re really happy you’re enjoying it! 😊 And a big hello from south Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 👋

[@williamparker3765]

Looking a bit empty, but can't wait to see the whole building, Good Luck with it all

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@U2BearCat]

I think the outbuildings will be very useful space both for storage, additional bedrooms, an office.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, the plans are for an extra bedroom and a couple of utility rooms.

[@kathytorres7816]

It looks so much better without the ceiling. I can't wait to see it completely stripped of interior walls, back to its original state.

[@carolbibby3055]

Are you going to salvage and reuse all the timber from the demolitions? Too good to be just dumped, and so expensive to buy. Look forward to seeing your progress!

[@aileensochon7500]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your exciting journey with us. 👏👌☺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you for watching, we’re extremely grateful! ☺️

[@alfredthomas208]

Awesome, can't wait for the next video.

[@douglasburch2320]

Major prograss!! Thnanks for taking us alomg.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thanks for watching, we’re very grateful ☺️

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Woww beautiful fireplace

[@1834RestorationHouse]

Will you be replacing the main beam that was cut by previous remodelers? Time: 3:00

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Hi, no those are going to have to come out I’m afraid, we just won’t be able to fit what we need in with them there. We’ll keep them in the middle section as we’re having it full height.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Well done !!! 😊❤

[@christopherforster6555]

Looking good, good team work there you will have a clean slate to work with thanks for the update.

[@rontanser9369]

It seems strange that they jammed three bedrooms in one corner of the loft area and left a huge part of it on used. You would’ve thought that could’ve planned that’s a bit better.

[@frankvanosch9819]

An amazing job

[@joycevally7878]

How exciting!

[@buskerjames]

Coming along fine regards from Calgary Canada

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you and hi 👋 from south Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@dzagge9799]

Aaaah the moment we've all been waiting for:-)

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We really enjoyed this one! 😃

[@brendasullivan9423]

How exciting!!!!

[@_JanetLouise]

so cool to see it opened up ...... exciting!

[@richardjones5255]

It is so much easier when you watch someone doing the work, they appear to really know what they are doing, have they done this sort of thing before one naturally wondered. Did you find the shoehorn the previous people used to insert those tiny bedrooms? They make the caravan look like a palace.

[@louisepanton7344]

😂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Haha, great comment! I just read it to Laura and she had a good laugh 😆

[@tjshere206]

It's like watching an episode of "This old House" but more real life.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

I had to google ‘This Old House’, amazing! Can’t believe I’d never heard of it!

[@NormanMeloche]

Trying to wrap my head around the roof framing. Wasn't expecting the steel.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It was added in the 80’s when they cut away part of the beams, there seem to be steel beams all over the place!!

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

Really so amazing to see the progress you have made it is looking so good especially your yard wow as that was a lot of cleaning up to get done so looking forward to your finished home

[@That_black_mk6]

as i said a few videos ago you need to completely gut out the building to see what you have to work with seems like a very sturdy building .. i dont know if i mentioned before ive seen a similar renovation and the method they used to retain have the full windows even with the dropped floor they boxed in the upper section so from downstairs the window had small recess around 8 inches in depth by whatever width the window is into the floor above this was hidden by moving the wall out slightly creating storage under the eves of the roof and for the gable ends the created a stud wall stepped inwards to the room allowing these windows to also have the same boxed in frame hidden in what appeared as a normal flat wall upstairs

[@johnnieangel99]

Shame you couldn't save some of that old flooring. Hopefully someone will be able to find a use for it

[@theoldstationrenovation]

The company that took it specialise in salvage so it will be sold on a reused, far too good to go to waste!

[@johnnieangel99]

@@theoldstationrenovation That is fantastic news. There are people here in the US who buy old barns to salvage that old hardwood

[@roywells8065]

I can’t believe you didn’t protect the lovely wooden floors before dropping the ceilings

[@bosseyedbeardedbloke]

I want that saw, that things amazing

[@jaysmith8199]

I love demo! 😄❤ It's gonna look so good 👍

[@paularthur1451]

You will have a years supply of firewood 😊

[@synicyst9925]

There is your blank canvas. Now you can go ahead and make something beautiful.

[@excossack]

Are the steel beams original? Will be interesting to see the plans and ideas once all ripped out. Someone has a lot of hoovering to do to get rid of the dust. Good luck

[@theoldstationrenovation]

The steel beams are from the work in the 80’s where they had to cut sections away to get door and corridor space. They look a bit Jenga to me!! 😬

[@lindyjaarsma3684]

I really love your video's without the music.❤ keep up your work on that railstation❤

[@Thunderer0872]

Wow, tearing though it now. I saw a line between Wells, Somerset and Yatton on the former GWR Strawberry line they have a similar building to yours at Axbridge on the A371 the main road is now 'on the railway' but the station building and large good shed still stand. This was the same design 3 rectangles in the way your station is arranged only made out of local stone not red bricks. The ends were somewhat shorter though with a higher gable end pitch to the roof, Sadly being so close to the road it was covered in salt and had a brown huh over everything insight as seen by Google street view, but it also still stands albeit not used as a home anyway. There are some Google images of it in service and as it stands with cleaner stones in the summer.

[@MewDenise]

So much more space!

[@jamesmcgonigal2243]

Amazing , can't wait to see this finished . Please tell me you are going to salvage the floors in the house ?😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

They’ve been salvaged but the company took them away, when they give a price they take into account what they can sell on so no complaints from us!

[@jamesmcgonigal2243]

❤​@@theoldstationrenovation

[@niknoks6387]

I hope they gave you a good price for the copper they will be trading in. 😊

[@vlcourneyea]

AWESOME!