Choose Corrour

On Tuesday 15th August 2017, we finally made it to Corrour as part of the All The Stations.

I was there for one night, and used the drone ... and I made this. It was the one place that I had been looking forward to going to the most on the whole trip, and I loved the place. Here's why.

Choose trains. Choose railways. Choose Corrour.

So choose to do whatever makes you happy, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. And if you unashamedly like being a geeky railway train nerd, feel free to safely say so in the comments below.

Music: 'Silk' by Wolf Alice (From the Trainspotting : T2 soundtrack)

[DanLoudShirts]

Two years since this video was shot and it continues to inspire me completely. This truly is one of the best videos ever made. It really does deserve better recognition. It inspired me to come up with the Choose Corrour t-shirt which has sold over 50 to people as far afield as Australia, Canada and the USA. It inspired me to listen to the music of Wolf Alice. I have now seen them live where they performed the song from this video and it just meant so much when I heard it. I listen to this track every morning on my walk to work as it makes me happy because it reminds me of this video.

[DanKirkwoodTV]

The way this was edited.. beautiful, truly beautiful.

[lorenzohermoso]

Beautiful. 6 minutes, but my favourite of the whole series. Well said, I almost shed a tear. Top tune too. Thanks.

[ErkkiMattila]

I watched this video 6 years ago when it was released. Now I rewatched it, after having visited Corrour today myself for first time. The message of this video is still relevant. I chose Corrour 6 years ago, but only now I did what I had chosen. And it felt great. Partly just the location and feelings caused by it, partly by the wider meaning it had, and will, symbolise. Now Corrour is ticked, but there's many more corrours to be ticked in the future. Thanks for inspiring me, Geoff. This week on UK's railways has made me feel much better.

[domramsey]

Infrastructurespotting. Nothing wrong with that at all!
Oh - and this is an absolutely STUNNING video. Good job!

[jamiejohnson]

I can't believe it's taken me so long to come across this video but I truly believe everybody who is ever doubting themselves or a decision they have made or wanting to make need to watch this video...the passion you portray Geoff solely through those clips will resonate with every single human being on this planet irrespective of whether they are into trains or not and for that I shan't salute you..I will I'm fact virtually shake your hand because you are true gentleman and a class human being

[oliverkeating]

One of the greatest videos on youtube, a profound message, beautiful Scottish backdrop and clever Trainspotting references.

[PetertheRock.]

Wow! Sometimes achieving a dream can be a minor disappointment, but certainly not here. Your words and philosophy and even honest self-discovery are so uplifting, Geoff. Corrour is a magical place. This has to be the highlight of the trip, and like all the others viewing it, months or years later, it makes us all grateful to be alive, and to experience the wonders of Creation. To the trains!

[ninjagoggles]

4:55-4:57 is the best moment of the whole ATS series. <3 <3 <3 Also, this song... so incredible.

[janssenmccormick]

Changing careers, tons of uncertainty, been feeling down and unable to sleep for weeks. Finally got around to watching this video and I feel like things will work out, that I can rest easy tonight. Thanks, Geoff. Came across your work with Secrets of the Underground whilst planning a trip to London; never thought my nerdy interest in railways would become the thing I needed to see for inspiration.

[FurryGaru]

This is more than just a video. This is how to choose life.

[bergkampislord]

I unashamedly LOVE being a geeky railway train nerd, ever since i was a kid, from the london underground to national rail and all of the above. I just love the feeling of getting on a train and going on an adventure. And I unashamedly LOVE this video.

[kirstywho]

Mate... every bit of this is actually the definition of everything! Obsessed!

[bjk]

Geoff, such an unexpectedly heartfelt and personal video. I absolutely enjoy all your videos, but this something special. Thank you for taking us all on your amazing journey!

[moodyblue]

I think I know exactly what you were saying here. As a 15 year old in 1980, my father travelled to Inveraray to do some work and thankfully, he took me with him. As a train enthusiast, he trusted me enough to travel on my own on the West Highland line one day. So dropping me off on my own at Arrochar, off I went to Mallaig. This particular station absolutely fascinated me. It seemed so remote. I can remember a lady waiting at the station who saw her two children off on the train. I think she lived in the cottage at the station. I went back in 2009 and stayed in the guest house. It wasn't there in 1980! This place is incredible. Like a wilderness. I think it's much busier than it was back in 1980. Plenty of walkers get off and use the cafe. Just try going for a walk as the sun sets. All you can see are the lights of the station from afar. Just don't let it get too dark like we did. It was kinda scary trying to find our way back as the light faded.

[FBMoy]

I unashamedly love the railways, not in a trainspotter way, just the whole experience of trains. The trip, and the destination. That is what All the Stations, and most importantly you, Geoff, have taught me. You are an idol of mine for the way you live your life. You love what you do and use that as fuel to guide you forward. There aren't enough people like yourself in this world.

[hazelhopps]

I love Geoff's little dance at 5:16.

[liamblatch]

Having watched your videos for years I'm not sure how I only found this video last week. Since then Ive watched it three times and it just encapsulates lots of the way I feel about having an interest in infrastructure!

Thank you for all your videos and especially for creating this one!

[thatkentishtrainguy]

This is why I am one of the few teens who love trains. Despite only having 2 people to talk about trains with it is the best hobby and passion as it takes you to extraordinary places people rarely see or in some cases dont ever see

[roryocallaghan]

Thank you Geoff, for saying what’s long been, unformed, in my head. Network nerds rock.