Secrets of the Manchester Metrolink (Part 1)

Secrets of the Manchester Metrolink (Part 1)
Inspired by the Geoff Marshall/Londonist series "Secrets of the London Underground", David & Duncan share some of the hidden features and oddities of the Manchester Metrolink. Part 1 features the Bury Line, the Rochdale Line & the City Zone.
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[@geofftech2]

Nice! 👍

[@GDEwan]

Geoff Marshall oh hi Geoff big fan

[@cukuwaekele]

Could you do a video on the Citymapper pass.

[@acozkan]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Even Geoff Marshall is here

[@a_eastcoast.pacer1]

Geoff is famous in the railway world!

[@tonnyyyzzzplays7309]

nice!

[@irl_zulu]

You're not wearing yellow though!! Traditionally, it is vital the correct line colour is worn at all times while carrying out secrets of the-

[@DavidFrankal]

Hadn't thought of that!

[@thomascharnock]

Cool! I wondered if Geoff Marshall had done a Secrets of the Metrolink video and found this instead (and also his comment!). Great job chaps.

[@VexSG]

As a frequent traveller of the metrolink, I never knew a lot of the stuff on this video! I remember quite a lot of the old stations such as woodlands road, aswell as remembering when Deansgate-Castlefield was called GMEX. Interesting video! Great Job!

[@Sel__27__27]

oh hi vex

[@toddhunter3137]

Excellent video. Yes it's amazing how the metrolink has evolved over the years, I moved to Manchester 20 years ago and thought it was brilliant then, compared to what I was used to, progress!

[@tobeytransport2802]

Some parts of the metro link remind me of the DLR in London

[@DavidFrankal]

Which parts?

[@professorpodcast3029]

You should do the Merseyrail in liverpool

[@NickBadley]

:)

[@williambaron5717]

Darn it, youve beaten me to it, oh well, still planning my own secrets of the met series

[@Tompsf1]

Well done guys! This is really good!

[@davidt-rex2062]

Might be worth More secrets of the metrolink - covering the changes since then..

[@MarmiteCrumpets]

Just in case anyone misses your inclusion of Oldham's additional three Non Metrolink stations, these were Oldham Central on the loop line, this closed long prior to conversion to Metrolink , I think at the same time as the Royton Junction to Royton branch (16th April 1966). Oldham Clegg St on the former LNER branch via Ashton Under Lyne to Guide Bridge (closed 4th May 1959), this never converted to DMUs, ancient push/pull steam sets being used until the end. Also Oldham Glodwick Rd on the former branch to Greenfield and Delph (closed to passengers April 1955), although a few freight trains continued to use this as far as the main line at Greenfield, an engine shed being maintained at Lees (26E) until total closure in November 1963.

[@Federico_Cahis]

Maybe don't privatize your rail network. 🙄

[@johnlaw3323]

Great viewing looking forward to part two. Your enthusiasm really comes through really well done Many thanks.

[@stephenbagwell8275]

The old station building at Whitefield still stands

[@tobeytransport2802]

How come metro link trams can't share tracks with trains but yet trams in Sheffield can

[@harry-matakios1344]

Because inSheffield they're utilising train trams (literally trams that can run on train tracks). The metrolink is set to start using this technology too in the future

[@tobeytransport2802]

@@harry-matakios1344 thank you

[@DavidFrankal]

Tram-trains are special - we made a video about the Sheffield Tram-Train, take a look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3XZoX97oph6fac

[@tommcglone2867]

The station building at my local stop Timperley is still there and is now a very good cafe. And its the only tram stop with a station cat!

[@DavidFrankal]

I believe Chorlton has one too! He's called Batman

[@tommcglone2867]

@@DavidFrankal I cant remember his name buts hes a very handsome classic tabby

[@tommcglone2867]

@@DavidFrankal i remembered his name now. Hes called Trevor. And hes lovely.

[@jamieaviation7040]

100% need an extension down to Bolton

[@toddhunter3137]

They have done a fantastic job with Victoria, St Peters Square and Deansgate Castlefield Met Stops. Never thought I'd see the day. Let's just hope it's maintained to continue looking good.

[@ianhenderson4560]

Pedant Alert! A Metrolink tram has been to Bury Bolton Street. One was displayed there during a 1992 Gala at the ELR. Also, Buckley Wells depot was used for remedial work to the fleet before entering service.

[@DavidFrankal]

Really? I never knew that! How did they get it there?

[@ianhenderson4560]

@@DavidFrankal Not clear (I would presume dragged by Metrolink's SPV). Just checked, it was vehicle 1007 (the one that also launched city centre operatons) on 6-7 June 1992. There's a picture of it at Bolton Street on Page 58 of the 'Superb' book produced by Andrew Coward and John E Henderson (no relation). Excellent book, if you can still get hold of it.

[@robloxtransportsimulation3416]

David Frankal it was donated to the East Lancs when the t68s went out of service. It’s a t68 one that they occasionally use out on the elr tracks

[@KeithH02]

You’ve clearly done your homework guys !! I live here & use the metrolink daily and I hadn’t spotted half of the things you point out !! Excellent work & informative

[@routemaster3877]

great video. shame more cities in the uk don't have trams

[@gerardjones7881]

maybe get microphones or dub over inaudible commentary.

[@leavethisisadeadaccountree2646]

Omg lol Geoff commented

[@zhaar8799]

would be better if you could change the video title to "History of the Manchester Metrolink"

[@DavidFrankal]

But that's a different video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/poaTgH9tr5KtgKM

[@cuddlyfoxgirl]

I love this, well done!

[@cursethesemetalhans]

You guys will like this www.flickr.com/photos/hughesfowler/21738553336 the historic railway lend diesel trains to help out with maintenance except on this day there were non so they used a steam train.

[@dralanblacker8471]

I do hope you had the appropriate passports visas and inoculations to visit our wonderful town Rochdale. A very interesting set of programmes which will no doubt be the basis of some very high budget tv documentary where they bollocks everything up and they say Bury was actually originally called Billingsroth by Fartbucket.

[@moose_ringo9161]

Love your hair!

[@DavidWilliams-km5xu]

When I've come to Manchester. I have used the system. I was very impressed. Using disused lines and combined with streets in the centre of Manchester. Could it go underground as well ?

[@DavidFrankal]

It could, in theory! Many German cities such as Cologne use this principle to create "Stadtbahn" systems. Cologne uses K5000 trams that are almost identical to the M5000s in Manchester kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKfXlX6fjLmqpLM

[@allenwilliams1306]

It is “underground” at Piccadilly stop. Well, under the railway station in its former undercroft, anyway.

[@garyley4270]

Good video. Was in Manchester twice last summer and went on as many journeys as I could. I love stuff like this

[@CJT80]

I remember the Metrolink well. I live in Manchester from 2003-2005 and used to love random trips on the Trams. I remember Mosley Street stop, very weired indeed!

[@theo-sy4jm]

great vid

[@theo-sy4jm]

great vid

[@TheGuvOfWythenshawe]

9:52 - As taken by me. Saturday 28th July 2007. Over 13 years ago!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi David. Love this as I’m a local to Manchester now living in Oldham. Great learning about the metrolink 👍🏻

[@Einstein52]

Really a lot of additional information about Metrolink secrets the most of us did not know before. Thank you.

[@markfaz8689]

Another great video guys, brings back a few memories ☺

[@peterrose5746]

very similar to Geoff’s video’s

[@DavidFrankal]

It was inspired, yes. I said so at the very beginning!

[@professorpodcast3029]

Could you do secrets of the West Midlands metro in Birmingham or the Edinburgh trams

[@DavidFrankal]

I've done a video on the Midland Metro (not "secrets of" per se), but I've never been to the Edinburgh trams. At least, not yet...

[@le0palx064]

The crumpsall stop has an old metrolink sign

[@DavidFrankal]

Have you watched Part 2?

[@mcollier4566]

Now awaiting Metrolink All The Stations and Least Used Station of the Metrolink!

[@DavidFrankal]

I did Metrolink 'All the Stations' five years ago, it was one of my first videos!

[@mcollier4566]

Shall have a look for it 🙂

[@Karlinski73]

Informative and well-researched.

[@JimbobsTransportVideos]

10:04 for some reason oldham decided that the tracks were an issue and are currently being removed

[@DavidFrankal]

Probably just routine resurfacing. Sometimes these things don't last!

[@JimbobsTransportVideos]

It’s very annoying they closed a lane on the main bypass for no reason they haven’t done work at all

[@JimbobsTransportVideos]

David Frankal update they gave up lol

[@TheWkc19]

Excellent documentary

[@John-nw8uj]

Don’t give up the day job, lads. John

[@oforid2227]

Why do tramlink and network rail tracks have to be seperate

[@DavidFrankal]

Different safety standards, crashworthiness etc

[@oforid2227]

@@DavidFrankal ok

[@oforid2227]

Whats the name of the intro music

[@DavidFrankal]

"Nowhere Land" - incompetech

[@oforid2227]

@@DavidFrankal thanks

[@joshwestwood3727]

are you trying to copy Geoff Marshall?

[@DavidFrankal]

It is quite clearly inspired by his series, yes.

[@geofftech2]

i’m loving that David has done it, all content is good. Do more! 😀

[@patrickjones1143]

@@geofftech2 As always Geoff you encourage others to do more.

[@toddhunter3137]

@@geofftech2 I love watching all you guys videos!

[@georgestripreports9321]

Its finaly hear

[@johnmasters504]

Some one needs a hair cut....

[@DavidFrankal]

If you think it was bad then, you should see me after two months of lockdown...