You Can Tell It's Week Fourteen - Episode 53, Day 95 - Glasgow to Croy

It's the 9th August, and we're still out and about on the Glasgow suburban network .. and we pay a visit to the ScotRail control centre,
Website: www.allthestations.co.uk/
ROUTE: Glasgow Queen Street - Helensburgh Central - Balloch - Dumbarton Central - Hyndland - Singer - Westerton - Milngavie - Anniesland - Glasgow Queen Street - Croy

[@priestland1]

Thank you for bringing a little cheer for what has been the worst weekend of my life ever. Thank you.

[@sfr3806]

Appreciate your genuine interest in trains and stations. Have you ever considered visiting other countries outside UK and Ireland, of not too big size, like Belgium, and covering all the stations there?

[@xedcrsn]

“When alighting this train”. What a delightful phrase.

[@josephford6015]

xedcrsn yep

[@jamesbrown-ih1ev]

Mind the gap a classic phrase

[@MrGreatplum]

I'm going to miss these morning uploads - thank you guys. Of course, I'm drinking tea!

[@riceuteneuer2678]

Love the tap at the station - you get a lot of these in Romania, and people jump off the train to refill their water bottles as the trains dawdle for a few minutes

[@MagicaLucem]

A big think here! Just love these mini travelogues...and I'm sure it'll encourage others to do even parts of this adventure. For these folks there needs to be a Vicki and Geoff official passport which potential "All the Stations" copyists carry to get "official" proof of travel.. They'll need appropriate awards for doing this...maybe every 100 stations or so...recognition can be won....and these must be "The Seagull Medal"..no doubt... Just gotta be the official symbol of rail travel. ..made fact by Queen Vicki and Prince Geoff.

[@MagicaLucem]

Did you read that sign in the Bean2cup Cafe in Croy? There are sausage rolls..and black pudding rolls...and haggis rolls...wonderful with Scotrail Tea Not seen these delicacies on sale in Paddington Station Cafe... How remiss....chuckle

[@ericjamieson]

"Even when we're nowhere near the sea - seagulls" - lol Dumbarton Central is about half a mile from the Clyde. You're rarely far from the sea in Scotland.

[@singledeckermichael8608]

Wow my favourite video so far. As someone who was born and bred in the Glasgow area but now lives in Kent, this brought back a lot of memories and made me miss home just that little bit more. But thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless. Can't wait for the rest of the Scotland videos 👌👍

[@stevieinselby]

I love the way the Gold Command centre has these massive TFT screens running a modern OS and they are using monospaced fonts and simulated ASCII art like it's 1993 or something 😆

[@lorrainewalker6493]

imagine if there was a caledonian sleeper train running from Charing X(scotland) to Charing X(London)

[@juncusbufonius]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this before but there is no such thing as Sea Gulls. I know we all learn that name as kids but they are Gulls and do not go out to sea as such. They are found within reach of the coast at best. I believe they are cliff birds. Buildings are to them, just another cliff.

[@SimonHeartfield]

Correct - the European Herring Gull to be more precise.

[@rachellewis7452]

Yay, Helensburgh, I used to live their. Glad you got a trip on the clockwork orange in Glasgow too :)

[@neilburns8869]

Love how Geoff is staying true to the Channel title name I.e. it's called All the Stations not Skip a Station. Geoff and Vicki are such a lovely couple, and very well suited to each other. I do love how genuine and honourable that Geoff is in how he conducts himself.🤝

[@rodneyfisher1593]

i would like to see a second part maybe a best of one naming your favorite parts of the trip

[@Supermunch2000]

Scotland is so beautiful. I can't wait to see it again.

[@bramber69]

Great filming - great editing - great personalities.....clever people.

[@andrewholloway231]

Wow, the ScotRail control centre is impressive.

[@benjamingriffiths4993]

I know where the "secret location" is. Eastfield Depot where the control centre is

[@kevindanks2162]

Balloch at 1:44. Beautiful, and another place to add to my bucket list, but between there and Dumbarton you passed through Renton. And Mark Renton is the name of the character played by Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting. Which I find amusing, probably because of your Courror video. I used to live in Royal Navy married quarters in Helensburgh ("Helensbruh" Geoff, not "Helensburg") with my family when I was a very wee boy in the late '60s. Haven't been back, but definitely need to. Lovely station.

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Love the series. Loved to have sought you out at my home station, DBC.

[@viperhalberd]

What about Northern Irish history too? I mean, they now have seats in Parliament and no-one outside Northern Ireland really know who the hell the DUP even were until they had to decide the majority.

[@duncanbrown1864]

Going to miss this when its all finished! Hope you do another thing soon!

[@TomsPhotos]

A fascinating look behind the scenes there of the Cowlairs ICC. I think that plan is that all of Scotland's signalling will eventually be controlled from Cowlairs. It'll be a real shame to see all the little boxes phased out, but that's progress.

[@CoastwayWill]

1:08 Geoff, Vicki, you forgot about the sunken Sugar Ship! It run aground in the 1970s and sunk but you can just about see the hull of the boat! >_

[@CoastwayWill]

I used to live in Helensbrough VERY close to the Trident Sub base! This brings back memories of the blue trains!

[@rufusfromjohto7515]

I could imagine Mr. Marshall having a special wallet for smart cards. Oyster, SPT subway, Tyne and Wear popcard, scotrail etc. Mobile tickets and mobile payments will get rid of the thick wallets of yesteryear

[@StephaneMassey]

Love that you mentioned Shortlands. That my home station !

[@Chloraflora]

I totally didn't know you two lived in Bromley. High five for my home town! (though I live in the USA these days and these videos make me pine for home a lot...)

[@yoowan3437]

Today's episode was excellent! :)

[@michaellee8410]

Hi Geoff and Vicki, Another great video. The stations seem much cleaner in Scotland than those south of the border. Liked the entrance to the West Highland Way.

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Even though I know that you have finished your journey I continue to check for your latest videos. Another nice one. Can I tell you're moving towards the end? Well, there's a bit of routine and I noticed the voice-over in the beginning, in Vicki's most professional announcement voice, maybe you wanted to change your standard intro shot? In another, parallel, universe you would have the time to do a proper visit to all these towns and cities, show more castles, landscapes, and yes, to actually hike that 14-days track. I would watch the videos! BBC are you listening?

[@gobears6487]

LOVE that outtake 👍

[@espowari]

We travelled to Balloch and rode the bus to Luss, which was amazing. Also - today V had 1 Deathly Hallows earring, and 1 93/4 !

[@nnmmnmmnmnnm]

Lots of nice looking stations in Scotland.

[@JISJ1964]

John Browns of Clydebank also built the Kungsholm (IV) the so far last liner belonging to The Swedish America Line, delivered as late as 1966.

[@juulvlog]

Super nice again!

[@jmprailwatcher3081]

Bingley was the half way point of Charing Cross (London) and Charing Cross (Glasgow) until it was remeasured.

[@travelnonsense2247]

Other fact you may not have realised at the time - Jordanhill station was the subject of the millionth article on English-language Wikipedia!

[@tpfootballanalysis6752]

I've been on the maid of the loch can't wait for it to go back into service

[@harrytodhunter5078]

“Lock 1, Lock 2, Lock 3, Loch Lomond”- Snotty

[@EForrest88]

it is very strange seeing you guys visited helensburgh before I even knew this channel existed :p

[@SimonS44]

Herne Hill is a funny name, because near where I live is there is a city called Herne. I've actually been to Herne and Herne Hill on the same day.

[@AstonishingGlasgow]

One detail you might have missed. When you boarded the Maid of the Loch you were standing on a station platform. The line to Balloch used to continue via a level crossing to Balloch pier so you could step off the train and onto the boat.

[@iancampbell6925]

Had to add the tale of the american woman who asked the guard.."Does this train stop at Balloch pier? "If it doesnt..missus. there will be a big splash." thry.......................................

[@martinjcooney4537]

So right about the station, it has a Herne Hill / Loughborough Junction kinda feel

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

Slick new intro, just need to add the date.

[@neilburns8869]

That's a good idea from Vicki with regards English schools teaching about the histories of Wales and Scotland rather than concentrating on just England. However just as Vicki was saying that and it is genuinely a fair point I thought about just how much history it is that Scotland must have and there's so much of it I doubt very much that they would have enough time to cover Scottish and Welsh history. Unless of course you had them as separate subjects and you could maybe have them as optional.

[@jhynjhiruurekrap5725]

Well it's definitely not the only steam winch in Europe - maybe the only steam boat winch? Unless, of course, that's referring to 'doing work'.

[@SamSitar]

Scotland should have a Lanfair PGW. Scotrail stations look nice. i want to visit some. fun dance at the end.

[@arfski]

And there I was just about to mention the strange history of Forsinard Station, and the time that there were two trains in the station at once and people came out of their houses to take a look, but as you mentioned that everyone is giving suggestions perhaps I won't. ;)

[@HDTransport]

All the stations, tick ✅

[@jackcurrie1030]

You would have went past my usual train station!!

[@loopyloomdesigns]

In my history course I'm currently doing they do have a small segment about how we were annoying to Ireland (as brits) and why the separated to a republic, but that's it ;-; would like to learn about Scotland lol!

[@WolfGratz]

Yes there should be more Scottish history taught - well more history generally as it happens. There is of course far less Welsh history as a separate entity but that's no excuse for ignoring social and economic history. I remember doing a C17th module as part of my History degree which included some very interesting material on Welsh vernacular buildings.

[@josefclarke2238]

Favourite episode so far Helensburgh has three stations craigendoran Helensburgh upper Helensburgh central

[@jamesbrown-ih1ev]

All of the stations you plums

[@WhiteTiger333]

I suddenly noticed your earrings close-up at 4:45! :)

[@ianmcclavin]

My mother used to have a Singer sewing machine, I believe they were all made at the factory here. Just had a thought, you've got Watford High Street, Clapham High Street, Shoreditch High Street (and High Street Kensington on the tube), I wonder why the one in Glasgow is simply "High Street?" As you've probably surmised, I'm scratching around for things to say today, so I'll be quiet for a little while...!!😊

[@isaac_mp4]

Ian Mcclavin sTrAnGe?

[@ianmcclavin]

Joseph Hardman Yes, it's something in the water supply down here I believe!

[@SBCBears]

Singer machines were made in my home town in Indiana. They are probably all made in China now.

[@ericjamieson]

Did you do all the Glasgow Subway stations? It takes less than half an hour.

[@markc8956]

Balloch station is the nearest one to the Vale of Leven Hospital,where I was born! I think it's a further walk away from Alexandria station so technically Balloch is closer (although the hospital is in Alexandria)

[@qrmf]

Balloch is also part of Alexandria to yeah-

[@hemingfordgrey62]

Did anyone else think of SIAM railway simulations when they saw the display in the command room? The typeface and layout seemed identical.

[@cbak12sg]

This may seem irrelevant but bear with me. West Side Story is my favourite film, but there's a kerching moment when Natalie Wood says "We use Singer sewing machines".

[@LlwtyDeer]

Dumbarton Central reminds me of Brent Cross on the Northern Line.

[@maplady572]

One of my favourites so far! Great mix of content - scenery, interviews, architecture, etc. Just one q: what was the shouty woman saying on Singer station?

[@mboothy]

Sounded like "waant tae video me pal" in that charming Glasgow accent 😉

[@loopyloomdesigns]

Karen Pinchbeck might be craving tea 😉

[@Nilguiri]

Before giving the V sign to somebody! They were like the Scottish version of The Fat Slags.

[@Nayson]

Those maps (well, some of them) are available at a website called opentraintimes.com

[@alastaircowe6844]

Ahh, the intro is quite similar to (February?) Kickstarting announcement video?

[@andrewjameson5918]

great to see the second mention of Rotary www.ribi.org in this series of vologs on the sign to the West Highland Way.

[@gobears6487]

Oh! Around 9:14 is that another new remix version of ATS theme?? Cool. Nice map too.

[@gobears6487]

I'm going with YES!

[@zemesserschmitt8626]

When you mentioned the John Brown and co at 4:20. You should have mentioned HMS Hood

[@ceriann3185]

Wow cool

[@stephthestar90]

How did you find the Glasgow subway compared to the London tube?

[@jasondykstra3102]

From Jay Foreman's Tube Song: Charing Cross, King's Cross St.Pancras, Tooting Cross, Hatton Cross, Osterley.......

[@michaelmadden3016]

For translation of what that woman at Singer said, she said 'Do you want to video me pal'?

[@hayley7481]

If you wanted to go to Falkirk grahmston you could have got a train from Croy to larbert than then change or go to Falkirk high and walk through town

[@ionacmitchell]

3:35 wait I thought you were North London? I'm at Bickley!

[@martinjcooney4537]

where does the 'All the stations' melody come from. It's great ;-)

[@AllTheStations]

it's a piece of originally written music. you can download it on iTunes/Google Play etc ...

[@mariancraig]

Shame you missed out Balloch Pier, the former station by Maid of the Loch. The present day Balloch station was also relocated. You’ll need to go back and do another series! :)

[@andymccabe6712]

It must have been really depressing three years ago, Geoff, to get to episode 53 with people still not managing to grasp the childishly simple concept of 'all the stations'....!

[@CoffeeOnRails]

They used it.

[@loganforsyth3635]

Did I do the cathcart circle cos that's my line

[@TheWeegie3]

I seem to have missed Lenzie station somewhere

[@kenziesimmons08]

U should do Newton

[@tdc1991x]

13 days is a rather slow West Highland Way!

[@Housey1985]

tdc1991x Not to brag but I did it in 3 - carrying all my kit also!

[@rachelcarvley5970]

How to Edinburgh ( Waverley)

[@haiderszn]

Have you noticed the 9 3/4

[@Nathanstrains]

You forgot to go on the train down to larkhall

[@jordanscottcrawfordvlogers2562]

can you do a scotrail service

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

Surprised you didn't say anything about how the Balloch branch used to go further

[@WCML730]

the woman does another video of Newhaven marine of the abandoned station in sussex

[@srhvideo]

You seem to be developing an addition to Tunnock Teacakes

[@stephencasson7771]

I know this has nothing to do with this episode but I saw one of your green ticks are arnside station

[@olliemckinstry708]

What about Northern Irish History!!!!

[@owenstockwood5040]

burgh is pronounced the same as borough.

[@mboothy]

Owen Stockwood Geoff sounded like an American tourist visiting Edinburg for the first time

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Owen Stockwood Yup. And 'loch' has absolutely no 'ck' in it. ☺️

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Michael Booth Or the alternative, 'Edinboro'!

[@davidcollins9512]

Or in winter Edinbrrrr.

[@pxsrrail2558]

David Collins ha

[@southcalder]

13 days to Fort William? Is he crawling? 4 - 6 is about average.

[@xxdragonslayerxx1778]

Did they do the london Charing cross

[@buksi6342]

They did, but you want around episode 20, this is one of the many episodes in Scotland. It might not have been in a video but they have definitely been to Charing Cross.

[@SimonS44]

Why did the train terminate at Singer?

[@thecmg2943]

Simon S. It doesn’t, it’s a train to Dalmuir that’s started from Motherwell. The trains whole statement was; “This is Singer, the next stop is Dalmuir, where this train will terminate”. Unfortunately, Geoff cut that slightly so it was weird.

[@randomvideos4767]

I go to a school named balloch🚞

[@AvGeekLucky]

12:28 Royal Mail Terminal just above Larkhall. They still use trains?

[@joelc1285]

yeah, there are several trains a day (except sundays) between Shieldmuir and Willesden/Warrington royal mail terminal using their class 325 trains

[@s125ish]

Daniel Blok it's nowhere near larkhall. It's near motherwell

[@AvGeekLucky]

I was referring to the location on the schematic in the video. But thanks!

[@s125ish]

Woops , i commented before i seen that bit makes sense

[@SnabbKassa]

Lock 1. Lock 2. Lock 3. Loch Lomond.

[@RichardLartey]

The intro! What happened to the intro? I DON'T LIKE CHANGE! 😦

[@MrGreatplum]

Thinking of stations that were built for businesses (like Singer) , I'm assuming that Christ's Hospital station is the only station that was built solely for a school...

[@seprishere]

MrGreatplum Supposedly no-one realised it was a boarding school...

[@MrGreatplum]

uncriticalsimon - I'm not sure if that was the school's fault and just persuaded the LBSCR to provide such a huge place! Having gone to and lived at CH (my parents teach there), the station has been very useful!

[@Tevildo]

Crowthorne station (Berkshire) was built in 1859 for Wellington College, and County School station (Norfolk) was built in 1884 for the Norfolk County School, although the school closed in 1895. The station closed in 1964.

[@MrGreatplum]

Tevildo - thank you. I had heard of County School (which is part of the mid Norfolk these days I think) but not the other.

[@ianmcclavin]

Salfords station on the Brighton Main Line was originally opened to serve the Monotype printworks factory nearby.

[@LeoStarrenburg]

What does Vicky say at 0:40 ?

[@MelodeonTunes]

What sort of tunnel did we just go through?

[@LeoStarrenburg]

Thank you !

[@karljoachimgoll]

2:47 - what is this? 😯

[@Tevildo]

würmtal - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnock%27s_teacake .

[@SkylordAh]

Do all the stations: america next

[@jur4x]

All the stations: EU :) Well, that's a challenge!

[@sasialdev9213]

Or Australia! Message me for more

[@tallman11282]

Skylord Ah Gaming That's be cool but the American rail system frankly sucks. There's no actual national rail system and the closest we have is Amtrak which is expensive and doesn't have all that many routes that I know of and many of the routes don't connect to other routes. I'd love a proper rail network but I don't see it ever happening, we're to much of a car culture and the distances involved are too far.

[@shroomyesc]

Wouldn't that be like 2 stations tho

[@SkylordAh]

i cant even find the number of amtrak stations in the usa but im pretty sure its a lot less than 2563