London to Brighton 1953, 1983, and 2013 | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

CarGuyZM10OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

The BBC made a film in 1953, showing the engine point of view of a London to Brighton trip. They did it again in 1983, and again in 2013. Here is the side-by-side video!

I just thought this was too cool not to share!

9/12/135:03 PM

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TrainsRMeOGR Forum Member

Yes, very interesting. There's not as much change in 60 years as I expected to see. Thanks for posting.

AceOGR Forum Member

I love those high-speed runs. The three eras side-by-side make an interesting comparison.

Here is discussion of the changes through the years:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23853863

Brighton Station 2007 photo by Ace

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9/13/1312:45 AM

jay jayOGR Forum Member

Cool video! I kept focusing on 1953 for some reason. I'm a "steam and signal boxes" guy, I guess.

prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Really NICE!

I bet many BR fans and modelers are disection the differences in track and scenery between the three. It Looks like more trains in 2013 than in 1953... no?

chuckOGR Forum Member

Station is very pretty and it's half way up a hill, about 70-100 feet above sea level.

9/13/1312:27 PM

MiketgOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Great video, gorgeous station. What struck me is the air quality back in 1953.

All the best,

miketg

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