Purple & Steven's Big Railway Adventure to Swindon Old Works Part 2

Описание: Steven Cook ‪@Downthelinerail‬ take us on a surprise Adventure to Swindon, The home of G.W.R.. Great Western Railway. The extent of Swindon works was vast at the height of its time, producing the finest locomotives and rolling the U.K had ever seen. Of course all of this has to come to an end and Swindon works closed in 1986.
We walk in front of the workers village and see the abandoned Mechanics institute. Walking in a long tunnel under the railways, I couldn't help but think how many workers used this tunnel to access the works. These days the tunnel is used as a public footpath to access the renovated old works buildings. One of these buildings is an amazing STEAM museum, dedicated to the works. Inside I show of all that I can. Big thank you to the volunteers who gave me and Steven a great history lesson and direction on where to go next.
Another large part of the works is now a beautiful shopping centre, renovated sympathetically with many relics from the works complimenting the building. There is even a steam train inside that shopping Centre. I also found a derelict turntable around the back too.
I have also included the journey home back to Wellingborough via Reading. That made it 8 different railway station in one day.
Railway Mania at its finest and I hope you enjoy the video/film.
The journey from Wellingborough to Swindon can be found as Part 1    • Purple & Steven's Big Railway Adventure to...  .
Big thank you to Steven Cook for this magnificent adventure. Check out his channel with the link below.
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