Nottingham to Skegness drivers eye view

Skegness, a quintessential seaside town on the east coast of Lincolnshire, has been welcoming visitors ever since the railway reached it in 1873. Once a bustling holiday destination, the town’s railway station was a hive of activity, with six platforms handling the summer crowds. Today, the line has a quieter charm, with just one train per hour running from Nottingham, offering a more relaxed journey along this historic route.

This DVD puts viewers in the cab of a three-car Class 156/153 Sprinter combination, providing a driver’s-eye perspective of the limited-stop service. The train calls at Grantham, where passengers can connect with the East Coast Main Line, and then continues via Sleaford and Boston, showcasing the scenic and historic landscapes of Lincolnshire.

Much of the Skegness line remains traditional in operation, with block working maintained by manual signal boxes. Semaphore signals still control the route, and classic wooden level crossing gates add to the line’s nostalgic character, preserving a tangible link to the railway’s past.

Narration is provided by former Yorkshire ITV news anchor Alan Hardwick, who guides viewers through the route’s rich history. From the arrival of the railway in the 19th century to its continued operation today, the DVD offers both an engaging journey and a captivating historical account of this iconic seaside railway.