SimOnTrains
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Content Creator on YouTube.
From Staffordshire who loves the Railways, riding trains, visiting Railway Stations
From Staffordshire who loves the Railways, riding trains, visiting Railway Stations
🚨NEW VIDEO🚨
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨NEW VIDEO🚨
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
Just released a new video exploring the line from Aberdeen to Montrose, including the historic point where rival companies once met at Kinnaber Junction during the Races to the North.
Watch here: youtu.be/XXfp3P5uHfA
A brilliant mix of railway history + coastal scenery. 🚆🌊
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.
Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.
I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special
🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA
#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
Currently working and editing on next Sunday's video.
Any guesses?
Any guesses?
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Currently working and editing on next Sunday's video.
Any guesses?
Any guesses?
Back on the Bentham Line as I looking around the Morecambe area including to ride the one per day Heysham Port Train.... but will it run?
Video linked down below
Video linked down below
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Back on the Bentham Line as I looking around the Morecambe area including to ride the one per day Heysham Port Train.... but will it run?
Video linked down below
Video linked down below
Sunday, I was at Beaulieu Park Station for the Station opening and was really an epic day!
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Sunday, I was at Beaulieu Park Station for the Station opening and was really an epic day!
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
Sometimes it is not about the trains, the stations, it is about the people which makes moments like this special and really enjoy my time chatting with everyone.
Tomorrow there will be another video!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
October 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tomorrow there will be another video!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
travelling back from Beaulieu Park, while having something to eat in High Wycombe (ticket was only valid via High Wycombe) & saw over Facebook that the Class 730/2s were debuting on the Trent Valley Line.
So I went to ride the first Trent Valley Line service!
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
Watch here: youtu.be/HgmGHpOGT98?...
Travelled on a branch line which was suppose to be a secondary main line but has some gorgeous art Deco buildings
Stuck in Tamworth as my train got cancelled and the next one running 30 minutes late
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
October 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Stuck in Tamworth as my train got cancelled and the next one running 30 minutes late
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
Still a lovely sunset and a Domino's pizza for my tea on the platform
I was on the Chessington Branch Line yesterday, which was the last railway line and had the last stations built by the Southern Railway before the outbreak of World War 2.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
October 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I was on the Chessington Branch Line yesterday, which was the last railway line and had the last stations built by the Southern Railway before the outbreak of World War 2.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
If you love Art Deco... this is the line for you.
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
🚉 Beyond the famous Settle–Carlisle lies a section of line that’s almost forgotten…
From Settle Junction to Skipton, I explore some of the overlooked stations, scenery & history of this unsung route.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/7_KjWf4ERKk
🚉 Beyond the famous Settle–Carlisle lies a section of line that’s almost forgotten…
From Settle Junction to Skipton, I explore some of the overlooked stations, scenery & history of this unsung route.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/7_KjWf4ERKk
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
🚉 Beyond the famous Settle–Carlisle lies a section of line that’s almost forgotten…
From Settle Junction to Skipton, I explore some of the overlooked stations, scenery & history of this unsung route.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/7_KjWf4ERKk
🚉 Beyond the famous Settle–Carlisle lies a section of line that’s almost forgotten…
From Settle Junction to Skipton, I explore some of the overlooked stations, scenery & history of this unsung route.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/7_KjWf4ERKk
The end is in sight to the 10,000 Subscribers goal... it possible it could be it today or tomorrow.
September 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The end is in sight to the 10,000 Subscribers goal... it possible it could be it today or tomorrow.
There was no video out yesterday as due to the busy week I had just didn't had time to get it ready.
There even a few photos of editing the maps for this video on the train to Carlisle on Wednesday!
It is ready to go at 5pm this evening as I travel from Settle Junction to Skipton.
There even a few photos of editing the maps for this video on the train to Carlisle on Wednesday!
It is ready to go at 5pm this evening as I travel from Settle Junction to Skipton.
September 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
There was no video out yesterday as due to the busy week I had just didn't had time to get it ready.
There even a few photos of editing the maps for this video on the train to Carlisle on Wednesday!
It is ready to go at 5pm this evening as I travel from Settle Junction to Skipton.
There even a few photos of editing the maps for this video on the train to Carlisle on Wednesday!
It is ready to go at 5pm this evening as I travel from Settle Junction to Skipton.
The past 5 days have been awesome as it has been a good week off work.
It has been great catching up with people and also meeting people for the first time as well to say hello.
Here are a few photos of what I got up to between Wednesday and Saturday
It has been great catching up with people and also meeting people for the first time as well to say hello.
Here are a few photos of what I got up to between Wednesday and Saturday
September 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The past 5 days have been awesome as it has been a good week off work.
It has been great catching up with people and also meeting people for the first time as well to say hello.
Here are a few photos of what I got up to between Wednesday and Saturday
It has been great catching up with people and also meeting people for the first time as well to say hello.
Here are a few photos of what I got up to between Wednesday and Saturday
While at Shildon, finally got to meet Jago Hazzard, great person to have a chat with.
September 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
While at Shildon, finally got to meet Jago Hazzard, great person to have a chat with.
If there a lot of negative to the AI image, would totally understand and wont use it, I do have this as thumbnail with one of the photos I took at Shildon.
The one thing is that I always want to be honest with you and don't BS. Thumbnail 1 or 2?
The one thing is that I always want to be honest with you and don't BS. Thumbnail 1 or 2?
September 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
If there a lot of negative to the AI image, would totally understand and wont use it, I do have this as thumbnail with one of the photos I took at Shildon.
The one thing is that I always want to be honest with you and don't BS. Thumbnail 1 or 2?
The one thing is that I always want to be honest with you and don't BS. Thumbnail 1 or 2?
I'm in a rock and a hard place at the moment.
My next video, I want to use Locomotion No. 1 in motion for the thumbnail... problem is I don't have any photos, used a photo I took in Shildon and AI generated this using the photo I took.
I know AI isn't everyone cup of tea, but what do you think?
My next video, I want to use Locomotion No. 1 in motion for the thumbnail... problem is I don't have any photos, used a photo I took in Shildon and AI generated this using the photo I took.
I know AI isn't everyone cup of tea, but what do you think?
September 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I'm in a rock and a hard place at the moment.
My next video, I want to use Locomotion No. 1 in motion for the thumbnail... problem is I don't have any photos, used a photo I took in Shildon and AI generated this using the photo I took.
I know AI isn't everyone cup of tea, but what do you think?
My next video, I want to use Locomotion No. 1 in motion for the thumbnail... problem is I don't have any photos, used a photo I took in Shildon and AI generated this using the photo I took.
I know AI isn't everyone cup of tea, but what do you think?
A mystery on the Hope Valley Line…
Did one of its stations inspire a world-famous author?
Find out here: youtu.be/-hqpiTbMEBY
#Railways #HopeValley #Mystery
Did one of its stations inspire a world-famous author?
Find out here: youtu.be/-hqpiTbMEBY
#Railways #HopeValley #Mystery
September 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A mystery on the Hope Valley Line…
Did one of its stations inspire a world-famous author?
Find out here: youtu.be/-hqpiTbMEBY
#Railways #HopeValley #Mystery
Did one of its stations inspire a world-famous author?
Find out here: youtu.be/-hqpiTbMEBY
#Railways #HopeValley #Mystery
50 subs to go before reaching 10,000 subscribers.
If you haven't seen SimOnTrains a look. Do check it out and to the people who watch, thank you 👍
youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
If you haven't seen SimOnTrains a look. Do check it out and to the people who watch, thank you 👍
youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
September 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
50 subs to go before reaching 10,000 subscribers.
If you haven't seen SimOnTrains a look. Do check it out and to the people who watch, thank you 👍
youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
If you haven't seen SimOnTrains a look. Do check it out and to the people who watch, thank you 👍
youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
Gauge O Guild's Guildex show. This is the biggest O Gauge show in the country and had 15 layouts on display. Also held at the Staffordshire Country Showground in Stafford. (The same venue when the Stafford Model Ralway Exhibition is held at at the end of September)
Watch here: youtu.be/Pi-tB3ozBu4
Watch here: youtu.be/Pi-tB3ozBu4
September 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Gauge O Guild's Guildex show. This is the biggest O Gauge show in the country and had 15 layouts on display. Also held at the Staffordshire Country Showground in Stafford. (The same venue when the Stafford Model Ralway Exhibition is held at at the end of September)
Watch here: youtu.be/Pi-tB3ozBu4
Watch here: youtu.be/Pi-tB3ozBu4
Northern Class 156, 156444 crossing over the Skerne Bridge just outside North Road Station in Darlington with a service to Saltburn. Taken 19th August 2025
This is part of a future video which come out on the channel this month.
This is part of a future video which come out on the channel this month.
September 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Northern Class 156, 156444 crossing over the Skerne Bridge just outside North Road Station in Darlington with a service to Saltburn. Taken 19th August 2025
This is part of a future video which come out on the channel this month.
This is part of a future video which come out on the channel this month.
Scotland to England by train 🚉
Exploring the Glasgow South Western Line from Dumfries to Carlisle — and discovering if Gretna Green really is the closest station to the border.
Full video here 👉 youtu.be/Sttd6kDnN2k
Exploring the Glasgow South Western Line from Dumfries to Carlisle — and discovering if Gretna Green really is the closest station to the border.
Full video here 👉 youtu.be/Sttd6kDnN2k
September 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Scotland to England by train 🚉
Exploring the Glasgow South Western Line from Dumfries to Carlisle — and discovering if Gretna Green really is the closest station to the border.
Full video here 👉 youtu.be/Sttd6kDnN2k
Exploring the Glasgow South Western Line from Dumfries to Carlisle — and discovering if Gretna Green really is the closest station to the border.
Full video here 👉 youtu.be/Sttd6kDnN2k
Think I saw East Midlands Railway Class 170, 170208, yesterday quite a lot of times 🤣
Was on the Robin Hood Line as I'm starting to tick off Station and a future 3 part series on YouTube
This video won't be released until I filmed the other two videos.
Was on the Robin Hood Line as I'm starting to tick off Station and a future 3 part series on YouTube
This video won't be released until I filmed the other two videos.
September 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Think I saw East Midlands Railway Class 170, 170208, yesterday quite a lot of times 🤣
Was on the Robin Hood Line as I'm starting to tick off Station and a future 3 part series on YouTube
This video won't be released until I filmed the other two videos.
Was on the Robin Hood Line as I'm starting to tick off Station and a future 3 part series on YouTube
This video won't be released until I filmed the other two videos.
Only 100 subscribers to go!
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
August 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Only 100 subscribers to go!
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to get this far who liked, subscribed, commented and share videos. It is always appreciated.
The final push to 10K... let's do this :)
Channel: youtube.com/@sim0ntrains...
Today I visited Deighton Station, just outside Huddersfield. If you’ve ever wanted to travel there, this week is your last chance before it closes for two years. The station reopens in 2027
The final day will be 29th August, so if you want to experience Deighton as it is now, don’t miss it.
The final day will be 29th August, so if you want to experience Deighton as it is now, don’t miss it.
August 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today I visited Deighton Station, just outside Huddersfield. If you’ve ever wanted to travel there, this week is your last chance before it closes for two years. The station reopens in 2027
The final day will be 29th August, so if you want to experience Deighton as it is now, don’t miss it.
The final day will be 29th August, so if you want to experience Deighton as it is now, don’t miss it.
🚆 Just uploaded!
Exploring the Elephant & Bear Line from Nuneaton to Leamington Spa. Some great stations… and one that really makes you wonder why it exists 👀
🎥 “This Station Makes No Sense!”
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/W5rF4N7vHXE
Exploring the Elephant & Bear Line from Nuneaton to Leamington Spa. Some great stations… and one that really makes you wonder why it exists 👀
🎥 “This Station Makes No Sense!”
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/W5rF4N7vHXE
August 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚆 Just uploaded!
Exploring the Elephant & Bear Line from Nuneaton to Leamington Spa. Some great stations… and one that really makes you wonder why it exists 👀
🎥 “This Station Makes No Sense!”
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/W5rF4N7vHXE
Exploring the Elephant & Bear Line from Nuneaton to Leamington Spa. Some great stations… and one that really makes you wonder why it exists 👀
🎥 “This Station Makes No Sense!”
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/W5rF4N7vHXE