Derby to Nottingham and Lincoln.

[@tango6nf477]

Hi Don, you information regarding training, exams and competence checks was really interesting, I think that we (the travelling public) take a lot for granted when we climb onto a train and have little appreciation of the high levels of professionalism the driver, and other crew of course have. Thanks for uploading, a great video.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks. They really come down heavy on trainees with 13 assessments in the first year but they monitor us with a combination of exams, observed rides and unobtrusive downloads from the data recorders.

[@tact86]

Your videos are among the best. I really appreciate the explanations and comments. They add to my understanding and enjoyment.!

[@doncoffey5820]

Surely you mean the best? Haha, only kidding, I’m very flattered by your comment.

[@martinmarsola6477]

An interesting video today. The information on the signals and gate operations were enlightening. Thanks for the ride, Don. Cheers mate.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Martin.

[@allenandrews5449]

Born in Derby , lived in Nottingham, now living in Lincolnshire, really enjoyed your video very nicely done very informative indeed. Thank You..

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure Allen, glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnparker1471]

I really like the info for the signaling for the trains. Thank you for showing the landmarks and a little history about them. Please keep up the good work .JP.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it John. Plenty more to come.

[@mikebutler3263]

Just spot on again. Don should win an award for his videos !

[@doncoffey5820]

I did actually get invited by TransPennineExpress to the National Staff awards but couldn’t go.

[@ianwhatmore3184]

Hello. I am currently self-isolating. Your informative and beautiful videos are keeping me interested. Thank you

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad to hear it Ian. I hope you soon test clear but keep following the channel as there’s more to come.

[@TheDroppy68]

Many thanks again Don for yet another quality cab video. I can only begin to imagine the logistical nightmare, getting your camera equipment to other colleagues from different railway companies and returned for a lengthy production process. Please keep up the great work! You are a credit both to TPR and the charities you donate to.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. Yes, it can be a challenge and the editing takes ages. York to Middlesbrough coming Next.

[@doctorleitz4795]

Once again, a superb and informative cab ride Don. You go from strength to strength with your work. Thanks so much for bringing such pleasure and education!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@a.butler8908]

A Don Coffey "Blockbuster masterpiece" ... thank you to yourself and to at your colleagues at EMT for showing us this route with excellent annotations and comments. This is a section of route I have followed on route diagrams (Traksy etc) for some time, but you have now brought it "to life!" ... Have had to watch it in 3 "bites" due to work commitments ... but will savour going over it again in "fine detail" soon at my leisure. Thank you and long may you continue at showing QUALITY cab ride videos. ... A Butler

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you and thank you for being a “regular”. I’ll be working on the Middlesborough video this week so see you soon and in the meantime, have a nice Christmas.

[@a.butler8908]

@@doncoffey5820 Thank you ... am looking forward to the next "thrilling installment". Hope you and your family passed a happy Xmas and wish you a happy, and fruitful video "harvesting" New Year. Cheers, AB

[@29brendus]

What a wonderful feeling; to be up early and 'doing things'. Marvellous. Enjoy.

[@iansuehooper7542]

Found your site a couple of weeks ago and what a joy, so very informative. The journeys are very interesting and the lack of verbal commentary a pleasure

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m glad you found us. More videos coming soon 👍

[@raysmith114]

Another first-class and well-captioned video. Many thanks to you Don and your band of helpers.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Ray. They will see your comment.

[@jackclemens8092]

Nottingham to Lincoln really reminds me of the Fen Lines. Loved the video, Don.

[@doncoffey5820]

It does have that feel Jack. The Hull to Manchester as far as Selby is very much fenland too.

[@davidgolbert3548]

Enjoy your videos; I especially appreciate the running captions describing operations and localities.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks David. Most of the later videos have similar captions. They build up a cross section of information.

[@davidgolbert3548]

Very informative. I have been curious about the audible cab signals and the meaning of trackside indicators. It helps when I watch videos from other sources that aren' t captioned. Also I enjoy seeing the line side structures from an earlier; thankfully some have been preserved. era@@doncoffey5820

[@bodieofci5418]

Been on this line between Derby and Notts dozens of times. Brings back memories. Thanks

[@derrickjones8149]

Superb video again, Don! Thank you very much for your efforts, and those of your colleagues! Informative and descriptive as ever....

[@doncoffey5820]

And thanks for the positive feedback Derrick.

[@johnhopkinson695]

Hi Don Another great video. I worked in Nottingham in the 1960s and 70s and often used the train from Chesterfield to Nottingham. Midland of course as GC from Chesterfield closed. Amazed at how much infrastruture has disappeared.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks john. I think we will be doing Derby to Sheffield up that route at some stage. Have a good Christmas and New year my friend.

[@johnhopkinson695]

Happy Christmas and New Year to you too. From 1976 to 1984 I travelled daily on weekdays from Chesterfield to Coventry via New Street, Type 45 or 31 usually and then HST. Once had a cab ride from Derby to New Street on a 45.

[@phwbooth]

Excellent, once again, and the comments are getting even better, Don. Well done and thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

The number of typos is reflected in how long I sit up editing! Glad you enjoyed it Paul. Have a good Christmas.

[@michaelritchie5303]

This is 1 and a half years old and I just found it now. Nice to see some new track, locations and different aspects of railroading. Thanks as always.

[@doncoffey5820]

It was taken down for a period Michael which is possibly why you missed it. Glad you like it.

[@7APT7]

Hi, I love to watch your videos and always follow your new blogs as they are so interesting and your vast knowledge on every line you travel on and upload is great, even your local knowledge to a certain place you pass is vast and you know lots about everywhere you travel. 👍Thumbs Up 👍

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Jamie. For routes off my patch, I have to quite a lot of research which is why there is a gap between me posting them.

[@terryashton3541]

Once again Don another great video, after watching this one and the amount of info you provide it makes for a great advert for young people who want to be a train drivers, what's really good about your videos is that I can sit in my comfortable chair and travel around England in the drivers seat and I live in Australia.

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m pleased you found us Terry. I’d love to visit Oz one day but things will take a lot of settling down first I guess.

[@georgeholmes1837]

Hi don a superb video and very informative. from what I have seen they are the best and most enjoyable. Well done sir.

[@doncoffey5820]

That is much appreciated George, thank you.

[@MF-fg3cg]

I pointed one of my mates at your channel. This is his answer to the current isolation from face book . Thanks Don in self isolation wanting to keep some level of fitness and retain what sanity they had. I watch a real time cab ride whilst pedalling an exercise bike. Setting 1 if we're on single yellow, 2 on double yellow and 3 on greens. Stop pedalling at the stops. So far I've gone from Derby Etches Park (05:03) to Newark flat crossing where I'm waiting for the 05:26 Lincoln to Nottingham via Northgate to complete it's reversal at 06:00.

[@doncoffey5820]

Seen it above Matt thanks! I’ve warned him that the Newcastle video coming soon is mostly 125! He’s going to be fit when he’s watched it ;-). By the way, due to the odd troll, I have to withhold the comments for approval so sorry for the delay in coming back.

[@datamill]

Thanks for making these. I particularly enjoy the notes and interesting features that a considerable number of other cab views don't have. The quality is fantastic. Please consider making more of these. They're oddly relaxing!

[@doncoffey5820]

Absolutely Ryan. There are several more planned.

[@johnhudson9599]

Just discovered your Driver's Eye videos. They are superb, enhanced for me by the comments about location, routes & operational info. Many thanks, keep up the good work!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you like them!

[@iancarrington9629]

Another wonderful insight into something so many of us take for granted. Quietly hynotic, gently instructive - the very best of 'slow TV'. Someone once said radio's 'Test Match Special' is like going to the cricket with a really knowledgable friend. This is the railway equivalent!

[@doncoffey5820]

Quite an accolade - thanks Ian.

[@roboftherock]

That is a most unexpected analogy, but quite correct. I've listened to TMS since it began back in the day. I even made up a 'score book' which I marked off as play progressed. I know, a 'nerd' before there were 'nerds'!

[@peterg957]

Another Superb Video Don... Absolute Magic... A Very Merry Christmas To You My Friend...

[@doncoffey5820]

Same to you Peter, thank you.

[@charliexu111]

This has to be some of the best in cab videos on KZbin. With such detailed captions I feel like I can just learn the line from your videos! Haha! Thanks Don!

[@doncoffey5820]

You can sign the route soon Charlie ;-)

[@splidge2000]

Hi Don. Thanks for a great video. I used to commute along this line from Lincoln St Marks to Nottingham in the 1970s on first generation DMUs. I would always try to sit behind the drivers cab and get the view out of the front of the train, so got to learn the road quite well! Just one point: With regard to the red signal at Collingham, this was because the level crossing barriers are kept open to road traffic if the train is due to stop at the station. The barriers are lowered when the train is ready to depart. This is to reduce delays to road traffic I believe. If the train is not due to stop, then barrier operation is normal. There is a similar arrangement in the other direction too, due to the presence of another level crossing just beyond the station.

[@doncoffey5820]

Hi Richard. Glad you enjoyed the video and I can relate to sitting behind the driver on the 1st gen DMUs. I’m fairly sure I mentioned about the barriers at one of the crossings but could be wrong.

[@atlanticcoastexpress]

Thanks Don! Another superb presentation and your educational captions are much appreciated! Regards, from Rob In Bournemouth.

[@doncoffey5820]

Cheers Rob, much appreciated.

[@dionysiaex5538]

A route I've travelled as a passenger many times. Thoroughly enjoyable video. Thanks for the information on the route and for sharing.

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure, thanks.

[@kaybee1500]

Amazing to see that you reply to almost every comment. I just found your channel. I love the cab-view videos. I watched a lot of lorirocks777 in Switzerland. Now I can do some virtual train travel in the UK. Your comments are excellent and very informative. Greetings from Canada.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks KB. I try to answer comments if I can even if they are negative because it’s feedback whether I like it or not. Glad you found us 👍

[@MrRedneckuk]

Another great vid, very informative. Thanks for taking the trouble Don, it's much appreciated.

[@doncoffey5820]

And to you for following. Next video coming soon.

[@valfaulkner648]

Thank you for your video's, after a busy day to sit down with a mug of tea and watch train journey's is very relaxing. Also very informative, I have learnt a lot of up north,( I live on the south coast) love them please never stop.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Val - no plans to stop just yet! Have a good Christmas.

[@4376ED]

Our son drives the train from Brighton too London and a few other places. He said when he applied to become a driver, over 1000 applied, and after the exam, only 12 were selected. He says the early morning shift is murder.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, he’s quite right. There are thousands waiting to get on, it’s a good job.

[@johns7078]

Having just recently found your videos I am overindulging in them. Coming from NZ, bring retired, and having visited The UK many times over the years this is pure nostalgia. Thank you Don I will continue to watch and enjoy.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks for travelling with us! There are several more routes planned for the New year.

[@johns7078]

@@doncoffey5820 I will look forward eagerly for them.

[@sfb1964]

Finally got to see this today and it didn't disappoint. Merry Christmas Don. Keep cranking them out!

[@doncoffey5820]

Next one soon Steve.

[@antonydicesare4632]

Another fantastic cab ride, thank you

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you Antony

[@davidhorton4243]

Sad to pass the site which was Trent station. Excellent video and commentary, thank you.

[@doncoffey5820]

Watch out for Bedford to Earles, it goes through the middle via Toton.

[@a.butler8908]

Further to my earlier comment ... have now had the pleasure of a second, leisurely viewing . Saw plenty of detail I missed on the first sweep. Thank you! ....As an aside, I find it hard that you have had over 30 000 views, 700 "Likes" but only 8 comments! ... Glad to be at least amongst one of them! Please keep up the good work. ... Regards, A Butler.

[@doncoffey5820]

Haha yes! Unfortunately I have to hold all the comments for review before I post them. There are a few individuals that post absolutely unacceptable comments that could offend somebody so they sit until I get chance to look then I approve them and reply. After a fortnight driving trains, there are 277 for me to go through and I read every one.

[@a.butler8908]

@@doncoffey5820 Yes I also work in a "guest services" role ... it's unfortunately true there are many "cretins" out there. Thanks for the great videos!!, AB

[@1951GL]

As usual Don, first class and informative. The arrangement at Lincoln was entirely new to me. Thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

Happy Christmas GL. All the best mate.

[@mikebass3721]

I have been working this patch for 18 years, with memories of trudging back to the access gate with 2 Possession Limit Boards hanging over my shoulder , then seconds after handing back to the signaller that 1st empty stock comes screaming past. I have just recently retired from SPICOP duties & now I just Safety plan for the East Midlands Possession team, but these videos send a shiver of memories of all the locations and jobs done along the route 👍🏻

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m glad that at least you still enjoy the railway Mike.

[@georgeronn1263]

Another awesome video. Excellent narration of of the sites and potential dangers along the line, as well as your insightful explanation of the training and skills these drivers experience as they become true professionals in their craft.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it George.

[@worldted]

Great ride! Best regards from New York.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Ted. I may well visit NY this coming year.

[@mickboakes7023]

As usual another excellent video. A very happy Christmas and New Year to you and family Don. Will catch up with you again in the new year. All the best. Mick🎄🇬🇧

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Mick. Same to you.

[@eduardovasconcalos8370]

l have loved this very brand new video. Thank you Mr. Coffey for sharing these so beautiful landscape from your country....

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you Eduardo.

[@karenking4271]

Finally got the chance to watch this.. I loved it, Don !! .. Thankyou for the superb info and filming. Take care, hun :)

[@doncoffey5820]

You always say nice things Karen! Glad you enjoyed it and I will be posting the Middlesborough video soon.

[@karenking4271]

@@doncoffey5820 Thankyou :).. I am looking forward to Middlesborough video . :D

[@winders128]

Thank you, Sir. My old stamping ground. Thirty years in Lincolnshire. Travelled this way many times. Good to see it from 'up front'. Excellent vid as always.

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated David.

[@garfycat2227]

Oh wow I remember the previous time the Newark ECML crossing was replaced in 2002/3 ish. I spent some time at Grantham watching the chaos that weekend and was amazed at how they expected the new crossing to last 20 years. That time has gone quickly!

[@doncoffey5820]

Railway engineering is fascinating. They do some really amazing projects by throwing lots of resource at it. Hopefully those composite sleepers go the distance.

[@davidcowie2462]

Thanks Don for another informative video. Those early starts must be hard, but I suppose sometimes you are rewarded with a beautiful dawn. What a great debt we owe to all the people behind the scenes that organise our railways. Thank you all. I wave to any TPE passing through Ferriby in case you are driving!

[@doncoffey5820]

I watch out for you and your sign when passing!!!. I might be coming through even more with recent changes to our work allocation but its also been mooted that I will sign the new 802s this year too so we’ll see what happens. Have a good Christmas and New year David.

[@davidcowie2462]

Don Coffey Thanks for your good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Safe journeys for you, and hoping you enjoy driving the new trains. You certainly bring much pleasure to all your viewers. Keep up the good work!

[@rwm2986]

Thanks as always Don. Very well worth the wait. Excellent commentary as always especially the details on signals. I have only ever been over "the crossing" on the ECML. The first time was in the mid-1980s on a northbound HST that did not stop at Newark Northgate so it was travelling at line speed. There was a definite case of "what the (expletive deleted) was that" when going over the crossing!

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, it doesn’t sit well with your instincts does it? Thanks as always RWM, have a good Christmas and new year my friend.

[@rwm2986]

The same to you and yours Don. Looking forward to more great videos in the new year.

[@mazariqbal9514]

Don Coffey your videos are excellent, bravo keep up the good work...

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@swagyoung6056]

Brilliant from beginning to end, interesting & informative use of captions too - More of this please

[@doncoffey5820]

Middlesbrough coming soon Swag.

[@drummerboy1390]

Thanks for another great video. The added information is the icing on top.

[@josesal]

Very good and informative, thank you for the share and maps.

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated José.

[@sandwichbreath0]

Great video, Don! I'm moving to Lincoln later this year (from Australia), so enjoyed this ride to/from the station. Learned a lot of interesting rail stuff, too. Subscribed!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you found us 👍

[@nickf38]

Great video - spent a lot of time in the 80's batting up and down this line on my £5 East Midlands Ranger ticket from my home near Lowdham. Thanks for posting Don :)

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure Nick. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tradtrain]

Very informative and interesting video.Thank you for sharing it.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Nick.

[@Melalmighty]

Another good video Don thanks for posting

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Mel.

[@hughdavies4321]

Hi,great video ,really enjoyed the commentary ,I am a ex BR Scotland Electrification and Plant Engineer and enjoy the cab ride videos ,brings back memories of work,seeing other regions still enjoyable , maybe colour could be enhanced ,but still great trip ,well done

[@doncoffey5820]

I’ve changed the colour settings on the camera. See what you think of the Middlesborough video when I post it and leave me a comment.

[@Bronzrider]

I have to repeat the fact that your rides are so interesting and fun to see the country with...and some of the stuff you indicated a driver has to learn and all the tests etc. it boggles my mind..i bet it helps to have an eidetic memory maybe? Thanks so much for the extra time you take to be informative as well as a good ride ..stay well from california

[@doncoffey5820]

Thats a really nice thing to say. I wasn’t driving this one but the driver is really professional and his knowledge os spot on. Mine is quite good but honestly, I have to work at it. There is a lot to keep up with especially if you take it seriously. You can get away by “winging it” to some extent but if anything serious happens you need to demonstrate your actions very carefully so it is self preservation. I spend quite a lot of time going through the Rule Book and I was a driver manager and took loads of rules exams so I retain some of that too. Its a great job though and for the most part nothing untoward happens and I love every minute. I hope all is good for you out there in that lovely sunny weather.

[@mrobertson-cook2602]

Great video, I lived in Derby until 1971 and traveled in this general area quite a few time so it brings back lots of memories. I'm in Oz now.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks. Glad it brought back memories.

[@mavadelo]

46:10 there is a similar crossing near where I live in the Netherlands. Difference is that it is a 90 degrees crossing of 2 electrified double tracks. recently discovered your channel, you have answered several questions I had for a long time. I assume "sleepers" are the beams the track is laid on? We call them "Bielzen" in the Netherlands. They also used to be on top of the ballast. they used to be made of Oak, Beech or Red Ironwood (at least in the Netherlands and as far as I am aware Germany) and kind of nice looking, now they are ugly and made of concrete. Old "sleepers" are very popular for use in gardens and playgrounds overhere.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, thats it, in some countries they call them track ties. By the way my friend has a channel based in the Netherlands that might be worth a look - check out TrainsbyM.

[@markmatthews8429]

loved that video, never seen from inside the cab before, found it very therapeutic in a way, love all the information you put on you videos, learnt quite a bit, As a hgv driver i have driven past that junction at Newark a few times, and every time I see it I think If ever there is a recipe for disaster, its right there. I am lucky enough to live not far from the severn valley railway did a bit of volunteering there many years ago, but never got to ride the footplate of the locos there, they have a few diesels there now so i will have to go and have a look around. look forward to your next adventure.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad its rekindled your interest Mark. I had a Class 1 when I joined the railway but I never renewed it and it lapsed. That crossing is actually very safe as it is double protected by signals in both directions.

[@stevebarber166]

This is great. I'm self isolating and hiding from the Coronavirus at the moment. To keep fit I've got an exercise bike. I watch your videos whilst pedalling and stop when you stop. Single Yellows means setting 1, Double yellows; 2 and greens 3. When you get a kick on I move up to 4 but can't keep that for long. It'll get me through these months in confinement.

[@doncoffey5820]

Haha, maybe I’ll get a breakfast TV spot. Glad they help keep your mind off the current situation. I hate to tell you this but most of the forthcoming Newcastle video is shot at 125 mph!!!!

[@kilmog44]

Brilliant journey...as they all are.....comments that we can follow,etc....excellent..I also follow on Google Maps and stop as we travel so I can view the villages and town....get great overviews of surrounding areas.....keep up the great work.....thanks from Wellington NZ

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Douglas.

[@pamfulcher6037]

Another smashing video , very informative for us novices Don , I’m learning railway stuff all the time . Cheers mate 🇨🇦

[@doncoffey5820]

I’ll book you in for your first rules exam Ron. I hope you’ve been paying attention! ;-)

[@pamfulcher6037]

I have mate that’s for sure but I’m not quite ready yet Don 🤪

[@paulbutterfield4867]

Excellent video as always

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated Paul.

[@AntonyJMcCormack]

Great video and this was my teenage years haunt, can remember parking the car up in the 80s in the waste land that is now occupied by a phone mast in Trent Junction, great to see this from a drivers POV and the flat crossing at Newark as always been a fasination to me so great to see from the cab, was great to hear the crew laughing at that time in morning.

[@doncoffey5820]

The galley was right behind the cab door at that end of the train. They were getting about a million breakfasts ready for hungry commuters.

[@jeanclaudeboutonet9467]

Hi I am visiting Great Britain vith video and I learn the system of signaling I am a retired french railway man Thanks for all

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad to be of help Jean Claude.

[@rydermike33]

Many thanks Don. Another great cab ride. Where the line crosses the ECML on the level is fascinating. Certainly not many of those type of crossings in the UK. Thanks again.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Mike.

[@ralphdadge302]

Another excellent video, I remember getting off at Newark Castle way back in Dec 1976 to wait for the RAF coach to take us to Swinderby for our 6 weeks of 'square bashing' recruit training. Good to see the station still in daily use,

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, my sister in law went there before Cottismore and Marham.

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Thoroughly enjoyed this film! More please!

[@doncoffey5820]

Soon Steve!

[@pererikakerjordet1735]

I wish you a peaceful Christmas and a magnificent new year Don! Thanks again for an educating video!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you Per and of course the same to you my friend.

[@edwardbarnes2702]

Hi Don, yet another fascinating journey, covered lots of aspects of daily operation I wasn’t a where of, great informative information, was really surprised me was the need to start train from from Derby to run all the way to Lincoln as ECS before any revenue is earned, and taking this into account 365 days a day the wear & tare plus the amount of fuel being used is really surprising that there are no closer TMD near Lincoln, Great Video Don, regards Edie🤓

[@doncoffey5820]

It depends on the facilities at the starting point. If they can be cleaned, fuelled, serviced and the location is secure enough to avoid vandalism, they can stay at remote locations. Often the trains work in service both ways but the first of the day has to be brought in. You will have noticed the Depot at Nottingham but it can’t facilitate Class 222 trains and would be horrendously expensive to adapt for the single train per day. All the others work in service both ways.

[@theovanstaden5766]

Thank You Don for another very good video!!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Theo. Have a good Christmas and new year my friend.

[@marklee9650]

Great Video Don really enjoyed this one.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Mark.

[@bobowen7754]

Always amazed at the number of level crossings on this stretch of line!

[@doncoffey5820]

It happens a lot on these level stretches of countryside.

[@trainmanbob]

Exquisite video Don. As I live in Newark and have just had to pack up driving, these routes will no doubt become familiar over the next few years. Cheers, Bob

[@doncoffey5820]

Sorry you’re no longer driving Bob. I love Newark and regularly used to pass through on my way out to Norfolk - the A17 as I remember???

[@nigel2093]

Another great Video Don, thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Nigel.

[@toodogs23]

Love your work Don, very informative.Very relaxing to watch.Thank you...

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated.

[@Nigey4444]

nice to see my home town of Lincoln getting some love! Thanks for the hard work Don!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Nigey.

[@EM-yk1dw]

Once again Don a high quality and excellent production. Not had the chance to watch it all yet but I am very much looking forward to doing so. Hope things are well with you and TPE

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks GM and just been informed I will train on the new 800 series in 2020 so all good there.

[@petergroves9343]

Thanks again Don & supporting cast, I thoroughly enjoyed that, keep up the great work🚄🚄🚄🚄🚄

[@doncoffey5820]

Middlesborough next Peter!

[@RichardMoore1947]

Great and informative video, thank you!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Richard.

[@lauriecooper8194]

Brilliant video again Don, happy new year.

[@doncoffey5820]

Same to you Laurie.

[@curlewatblacktoft]

This is great Don. The crossing over the East Coast Mainline near Newark is amazing. Another immensely educational video.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Paul. I’m just finishing the next video, it will be out soon.

[@jitterbug_junior]

This type of video is invaluable for the S&T department to desk top survey the route as regards line plant. Great work!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks. Yes, they are used extensively by various rail industry people for route knowledge.

[@tictac1959]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you liked it.

[@milankanka5329]

Veľmi prekrásne natočené video 😃😃😃😃😃. Perfektné super 😃😃😃😃. Srdečne pozdravujem zo Slovenska 😃😃😃😃😃.

[@doncoffey5820]

Vďaka - veľmi ocenené.

[@EdgyNumber1]

Hi Don, At 51:30, there's a series of level crossings and I wonder where this is. Randomly looking on an old OS Map I remember seeing a line where it appears a road or lane zigzags across it an using multiple level crossing to link those section. Im just wondering if that was it. As for the rail over rail crossing, this isn't a preferred solution because of the increased wear caused by the impact of the wheel on the rail head edges at such a sharp angle. Here its a combination of cost saving (no bridge) and space saving (no double junction or conventional cross over). Thats why they're quite rare. They do work well but the maintenance schedule most definitely cannot be skimped on these at all.

[@doncoffey5820]

All the crossings are named in the video so you should be able to easily find them between Nottingham and Lincoln. Yes that crossing is far from ideal and there have been may plans for grade separation and a bridge but so far no money has been allocated.

[@thoughtsonfitness3249]

Supervised Market Harborough Station Platform works...... Derby Station looks good here although I have yet to see it in person. Great to see it all nice and tidy on the approach and beyond the Station compared to the tired and shabby way it used to look..... saving this one ... thanks for the post.

[@doncoffey5820]

Excellent - keep up the good work Nige.

[@ianmaclachlan6602]

Another excellent video.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Ian.

[@kenunderwood8621]

Great video! I love the really early start at Chaddesden Sidings. I live in Chaddesden so this is very local to me.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it Ken! Sorry if we woke you!

[@jasperj1000]

Cracking video ! Well done Don !

[@bobarty]

Brilliant brought back some memories fifty years ago exactly in December travelled up and down this line regularly for six weeks Newark station the destination for what was the nearest to number Seven school of recruit training RAF Swinderby I and thousands of others over time long closed down and now a large housing and industrial estate called Witham St Hughes.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes my sister in law was there a few years ago. She ended up at Cottismore and Marham later.

[@feaky44]

Another brilliant video makes me want to be a driver even more!! I applied for TPE so I hope I get passed the sift this time! cant wait till the next video

[@doncoffey5820]

Be sure to come and say hello. Which depot have you applied for?

[@feaky44]

@@doncoffey5820 I deffo will if I get any where!! I applied for York and hull (live perfectly inbetween both) i have seem some people get to phase 2 I think it was last week in leeds but hope I get invited in Jan or feb my 7th time applying but first for TPE

[@johannperaus6890]

Hello Don! It is always excellent how you explain all the technical details and everything else. I'm already looking forward to the next video. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Hans from the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria.👍🚂

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Johann, Merry Christmas to you too.

[@stevehallam0850]

Interesting and informative as ever, thanks Don!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve. Have a good Christmas and New Year.