A Shame it closed, but then if it hadn't, the preservation society wouldn't have had the chance to step in and acquire it. It's coming along well down there- fingers crossed there'll be trains again soon
In answer to somebody's question I managed both the lastb train out of Epping to Ongar and visa-versa and to be on one of the last trains on the Aldwych Branch the same day.
Very so nice train services! That only one train at all folks! Probably is sad they've gone vanished and no trains is operate today. Might be plans the train's back in nearest the future.
The line is now in the hands of a preservation society, currently worrking to restore the railway to operate with some steam and diesel services in the near future.
Just curious, with this line closed on the same day as the Aldwych branch of the Picc, how many people did manage to attend both events? Hopefully not too difficult, as Holborn and Epping were directly connected?
So sad! Yet another part of our rail (underground) network gone. And on the last day it was busier than Oxford Circus! I feel lucky to have done it back in 1992 when I was 21 without realizing it was to close. What's the position now? Have enthusiasts achieved what they set out to do?
@Reddog785 I think you're thinking of the sleet loco 107(?) that was put on a piece of track near the signal cabin that is made out of ex 1903 stock & hasn't run in years.
Q stock is surface stock guage, the sleet loco is tube stock guage.
I doubt if Q stock has ever been up there due to guaging & other things.
cant believe how many people on that train!!! only used to be a few people evry day when i used it. shame it had to close was a nice journey through epping forest. nice vid
Thanks for kind words. Almost 15 years ago since the line closed, time flies. I did visit it once on a quiet day about 16 years ago, and can understand why it was closed, but it was a shame.
Yes it did., A most enjoyable day for me. I wasn't actually rostered to do this on that day and changed over with another driver who didn't want to be filmed.
I used to enjoy "the Ongars" anyway you were out of the way and in the fresh air, and I amassed a large golf ball collection. Other drivers and guards had the occasional phesant, but as I was single at the time never bothered with them.
That was a terrific video of a piece of railway heritage the Epping-Ongar branch opened by the Eastern Counties Railway in 1865 closed by London Underground Limited in 1994 but on a happier note the branch has been preserved so once again a terrific video
What prevents people and animals from being electrocuted by the exposed third rail ?
usnavymuscle 2 months ago
@usnavymuscle Nothing. Trespassers do sometimes get electrocuted. Animals, it appears, seem have more sense.
ian29d 2 months ago
A Shame it closed, but then if it hadn't, the preservation society wouldn't have had the chance to step in and acquire it. It's coming along well down there- fingers crossed there'll be trains again soon
therailwayinspector3 1 year ago
I was there that day :) Thanks for uploading this.
earlemartin 1 year ago
In answer to somebody's question I managed both the lastb train out of Epping to Ongar and visa-versa and to be on one of the last trains on the Aldwych Branch the same day.
simonlilley 1 year ago
what stock is that?
untensil 1 year ago
Very so nice train services! That only one train at all folks! Probably is sad they've gone vanished and no trains is operate today. Might be plans the train's back in nearest the future.
EMMAWONDERLAND1 1 year ago
The line is now in the hands of a preservation society, currently worrking to restore the railway to operate with some steam and diesel services in the near future.
therailwayinspector3 1 year ago
The Epping - Ongar line finished with every happy but sad in mind...... What a way to finish some LUL history.
globalcentralline 1 year ago
Just curious, with this line closed on the same day as the Aldwych branch of the Picc, how many people did manage to attend both events? Hopefully not too difficult, as Holborn and Epping were directly connected?
patrickov 1 year ago
So sad! Yet another part of our rail (underground) network gone. And on the last day it was busier than Oxford Circus! I feel lucky to have done it back in 1992 when I was 21 without realizing it was to close. What's the position now? Have enthusiasts achieved what they set out to do?
Nigel16032009 1 year ago 2
pretty silent train, considering that i think it was 1935 stock (correct me if i'm wrong)
TheCatapultTV 1 year ago
Wasn't the branch, at one time, double track through its length?
darkyoda 1 year ago
@Reddog785 I think you're thinking of the sleet loco 107(?) that was put on a piece of track near the signal cabin that is made out of ex 1903 stock & hasn't run in years.
Q stock is surface stock guage, the sleet loco is tube stock guage.
I doubt if Q stock has ever been up there due to guaging & other things.
TimBrown59 1 year ago
hi!
so many people on the train...wow
what is that for a stock?
Alteshaus21 2 years ago
Makes yer proud to be British: train geeks and LT roundels missing from the platform...
Feb21sTV 2 years ago
Although it was busy on that day, but probably on other days, the train was almost empty I bet. With prbably only 4 to 6 people in a carriege.
JoeRoss1993 2 years ago
There is still an old tubetrain on Epping station? Do you know if it runs some times?
brchtr002 2 years ago
the 1962 stock preserved at ongar were removed in 2004, there is a dmu that operates on sunday though
r27redbird 2 years ago
cant believe how many people on that train!!! only used to be a few people evry day when i used it. shame it had to close was a nice journey through epping forest. nice vid
finneyno7 2 years ago
Thanks for kind words. Almost 15 years ago since the line closed, time flies. I did visit it once on a quiet day about 16 years ago, and can understand why it was closed, but it was a shame.
ian29d 2 years ago
I was the driver of that train, a bit younger and more hair than now. That was the best day in my career on LU.
DistrictMotorman 2 years ago 17
I hope the video brought back memories for you. It was your moment of fame back in 1994! On 30 September I remember.
ian29d 2 years ago
Yes it did., A most enjoyable day for me. I wasn't actually rostered to do this on that day and changed over with another driver who didn't want to be filmed.
I used to enjoy "the Ongars" anyway you were out of the way and in the fresh air, and I amassed a large golf ball collection. Other drivers and guards had the occasional phesant, but as I was single at the time never bothered with them.
DistrictMotorman 2 years ago
That was a terrific video of a piece of railway heritage the Epping-Ongar branch opened by the Eastern Counties Railway in 1865 closed by London Underground Limited in 1994 but on a happier note the branch has been preserved so once again a terrific video
Lurch125 2 years ago 5
it runs on sundays
ongarman2 3 years ago
nicely made!
bronzeonion 3 years ago
At least the unique Craven's power cars were preserved and not stolen!
crossleydd42 3 years ago
A bloody sad day.
DJSpymo 3 years ago 3