That was superb to watch. As a Tram driver you really have to have your wits about you, almost like a train and a car driver together, constantly on the look out on the road sections for wobbly cyclists, pedestrians distracted by their phones and slow moving traffic. Utmost respect to them, especially when it's dark come winter etc.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Yes, I must admit I have a much greater respect for them since I’ve been producing these videos.
@parkay35602 жыл бұрын
Probably THE best hour I've spent on youtube. A fascinating journey full of facts, info and explaining how our fabulous metro link works and the skills of its drivers. Thank you Don. I appreciate it.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Kenny. Lots more videos to come.
@rninrvr2 жыл бұрын
Don, thank you for another look at the Manchester Metro system. The info about the city docks was very informative as to how this inland city was able to have a deep water port for many years and is still a water destination for pleasure travelers. Am looking forward to the day when circumstances will again allow you to publish videos from your own runs on TPE.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sharon. I’ve set the ball rolling on that one and just need to get chance to talk with my ops standards director. He’s already agreed in principle that I can resume.
@markphipps99642 жыл бұрын
Don, I'm always glad to see a new video from you and never disappointed. Your train rides are a great escape from the everyday nonsense and drama of America. Thank you! mp
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Mark. More soon.
@rogerdorrington2 жыл бұрын
Having time to adsorb the peripheral views gives a great insight into the architectural history (both ancient and modern) of the area. Probably one of your best educational videos Don.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger. We’ve got a Metrolink triple bill coming next 👍
@jeffreylynn1352 жыл бұрын
This is really well thought out and edited. I like the way you include maps showing the line and location, and also the occasional external shots cut in, plus the useful commentary underneath where there is something of interest. Love it.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Jeffrey. The videos are designed so that the more you watch, the more you’ll pick up as I can’t cover every subject in one video.
@DarknessInferno156 күн бұрын
17:09 As someone who lives in that area, it's nice to hear such praise. Been here since before this network was built, it's been quite nice to see how well it turned out.
@doncoffey58205 күн бұрын
I can’t overlook some of these old buildings. There are plenty to be seen but plenty get missed which is such a shame.
@johnmorris89842 жыл бұрын
subtitles are brilliant for me. i am deaf and now I fully understood what the signals mean. Top quality video. I wish more trams in Britain and our government are not interested in trams, yet they spend billions on HS2.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll see more light rail in the UK soon John. Watch out for the next video which is back with Metrolink 👍
@Scottishboy-gg8bc2 жыл бұрын
Rode that line a few times while on holiday in Manchester and the others. It wasn't till a while later did I realise why the platforms were so high compare to the likes of Edinburgh. Because it's been built on mostly old heavy rail routes. Smashing video.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
You are a similar age to me so we remember the same things!
@joezen27102 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, as usual! Your channel has given me so many hours of relaxation and enjoyment of the British countryside. Thank you for that!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated 👍
@saturdayschild78352 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'll be watching this one numerous times...as I have done with all the rest of the fabulous videos you post.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them, thanks for following.
@Gebetino2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing. MetroLink is by far my favourite mean of transport around Manchester. Thank you for your service!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thank you too Ovidio, much appreciated.
@Bigbro282 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another excellent video. Your ‘extra features’ are always much appreciated. 🐨🇦🇺
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin, much appreciated.
@darrenmcgown19392 жыл бұрын
I live on this line and it's really cool to see it from the drivers POV.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Nice one Darren, there’ll be more soon.
@Martin_Adams1842 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Don, for posting this excellent video; and for the informative written commentary too. And thanks to your colleagues in Metrolink for the camera-work. I've known Manchester well for many years, dating back to the late 1960s, and well remember the dereliction of the docks area. What a difference today! And the tram has made a huge contribution to that positive change.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Working on these videos has opened my eyes Martin. I’m very impressed with the operation.
@keithfalkingham88612 жыл бұрын
Excellent film, loved all the interesting information popping up on screen, gives a great insight into the cityscape , well done. 👏
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith, much appreciated 👍
@williamparker37652 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Don for another very interesting video, and for the extras, the glimpses into other parts of Manchester, it's certainly changed since I was last there, but it was a few years ago, but well done.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad it brought back memories for you William.
@vincentm47172 жыл бұрын
I'm from New York and though I worked for the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority. We unfortunately don't have light rail or trams here. It was fun watching your video and the information was most informative. I've never really seen what Manchester looks like until now. Though I did actually visit London and rode their buses and Underground.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vincent. We’ll be exploring much of Manchester by tram soon. I’ve got footage from every route.
@johnwright88142 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed coming along for the ride. Thanks.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it John.
@philippefoubert1956 Жыл бұрын
👍 Great video as always ! Detailed and relevant comments and explanations. Really very nice work ! Thanks for us. 👏
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
So nice of you Philippe, much appreciated.
@tomward36562 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don another great video. Always amazes me pedestrians ,car drivers, see a tram coming & don't think of the consequences. A tram hits you there is only one outcome. Thank you.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Its true Tom and it does happen but they don’t learn.
@ianmcgee99452 жыл бұрын
It's neat you mention Manchester Liners Dock 9 being used for their service to Montreal. I'm from Montreal and my parents emigrated to Canada on Manchester Liners in 1954. They must have left from this dock.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
They will definitely have left there Ian. That dock was used exclusively for that service 👍. There’s another video to show from the other side of the dock to come soon.
@hughrainbird432 жыл бұрын
Don, as with your previous postings, a fascinating and very informatively captioned video. Thank you. I've not visited Manchester since the introduction of Metrolink - though for a long while I've promised myself a visit to the Velodrome, for which I'd obviously use the tram to Velopark, but I must admit to a love/hate relationship with this form of transport. I've used the Croydon Tramlink quite regularly, and in my wife's native Warsaw, as in other Polish cities, the tram network is first class, but conversely, I still bear vestigial scars from an "over the handlebars" encounter with the tramlines of Ghent during one of my Polhill club cycle racing trips to Belgium, which earned me a visit to the Universiteit Ziekenhuis for X-Rays and stitches. One of my first childhood memories which must have been before 1951, is of being with my Mum on a London tram on route 46 between Woolwich and Lee Green as it made the tight turn by Eltham Church, and being alarmed to tears by the (to my delicate young ears) deafening sound of the wheels grinding on the rails, before it began its dive down Eltham Hill.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Crikey Hugh, no wonder you are wary of them. I guess they are a nightmare for cyclists. I’ve been in most cities of Europe myself and seen the trams while working there. I rather like the old fashioned type.
@theteacaddy27662 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don and Metro link for filming these interesting and insightful videos on how a light railway operates. I enjoy watching all of your videos reading the rolling captions for the historical and the knowledge you share on how a heavy and light railway operates. Looking forward to more of your videos from the loco shed of Excellence !!!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thank you too and I can tell you there’s another freight video premier on Tuesday night. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fRq4d9qtpnbbc
@angelmessenger82402 жыл бұрын
I love to see trams, we should have them everywhere. Watching the cab rides in Japan, their older lines become the railway in places.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Some of the Metrolink routes are a real mix. Wait until we do the Bury line!
@roderickjoyce67162 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Don (and Rob). I rode to Media City a few years ago while the Trafford Park line was still under construction; it's interesting to see the changes. Another excellent video!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
There will be more soon Roderick! We’ve filmed the entire network.
@bertspeggly44289 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thanks. I had no idea what Manchester was like before this.
@doncoffey58209 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@johnkeyes57192 жыл бұрын
My 1st time here and me not knowing Anything about where this is, I absolutely LOVED it... Already a huge fan...
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you found us John. Lots of new content to come.
@davidwinkle41682 жыл бұрын
Another interesting and entertaining video Don - Thank you. Looking at the state of some of the roads, it's a fair bet that it will be a lot smoother ride on the tram.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Haha, apparently all done to a high standard now David. It was filmed last spring.
@stevenmontoya99502 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video! I live in Los Angeles, where our light rail system is called Metro Rail, and our trains also sport yellow on both ends. Great mix of street running and grade separation! Interestingly enough, Metrolink is the name of our heavy rail regional commuter service, which uses diesel locos with bilevel coaches in push pull configurations. Cheers from the US!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steven. Thanks for the info on your systems.
@alecoldroyd62134 ай бұрын
Had to giggle at 16:55. I drove lorries down there over the past years, and always smiled at Alan J Bradley, Funeral Directors. Given, of course, that Alan Bradley on Corrie was famously killed by a tram albeit in Blackpool!
@doncoffey58204 ай бұрын
I remember it too Alec!!! 😂
@LancashireLarks2 жыл бұрын
Probably the best tram journey I have watched on KZbin. Very informative, but not too informative. You got the balance just right with your written commentary. You got yourself a new subscriber 🙌
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
I consider that an accolade, thank you. Some people say “why didn’t you mention this or that” but getting the balance and the timing right such that you get time to read it then look up and see the feature is not easy. I’m really pleased you appreciate it.
@MartinMiller12 жыл бұрын
Another excellent production
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Martin 👍
@tonykirkby2472 жыл бұрын
fantastic as always, thankyou!!
@keananroberts58492 жыл бұрын
This brings back some memories, ain’t done this journey in a while
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Keanan.
@andrewhowe5552 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and so informative (as always Don) ❤️🙏😊
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew.
@HenrysAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Really enjoyed this tram ride!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Henry. Thanks for being a regular follower. The next premier is Tuesday night. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fRq4d9qtpnbbc
@jbc8252 жыл бұрын
Great video, really interesting 👍
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt.
@ramonwilliams57212 жыл бұрын
That was a brilliant video, you certainly would need nerves of steel.Hope you and the family are well Don.Kind regards
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
All well Ramon, I hope the same for you. Take care mate.
@Intonite Жыл бұрын
Wow, deansgate looks a lot better now! The fresh plants and modern look
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Yes, things have improved somewhat 👍
@duncanholden72142 жыл бұрын
You see NOW I want an Eccles cake AND a Chorley cake...... thanks Don
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Me too Duncan!
@chrisw10532 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Don 👍 and it's an Eccles cake for me.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Either for me Chris but with custard even better 👍
@GazzaJAnimal2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thank you.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gaz.
@kokosnood2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Great driver's eye view; but the editing in of pictures and video took great skill. Thank you!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, glad you liked it.
@hamshackleton2 жыл бұрын
Those roads look rougher than I remember, not having been in that area for about 15 years (pre-tram!). - - Eccles or Chorley cakes - Eccles tend to be smaller in diameter, but fatter, whilst Chorleys are larger diameter but flatter. Both colloquially known as 'flies graveyards'.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
But with custard, cream or nothing? 🤔
@BrassLock2 жыл бұрын
I just came across this video via KZbin Algorithms recommendations and enjoyed it (and the Comments Section). You are one of the few KZbinrs who answer people's queries and comments, which must be a huge task I imagine. Well done! The clean windscreen and bright focus was much appreciated, as was the editing and additional information via subtitles. Cheers from Chiang Mai, which probably ought to have had trams for the past 100 years, but the Elephants 🐘 most likely would've gone on strike, and where would it all end? A very messy situation cleverly avoided.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. I try to answer every comment mainly through common courtesy but occasionally after uploading a couple of popular videos, I just can’t and despite feeling rude, it’s like swimming against the tide and I’ve got no chance. Glad you found us and they’ll be more content soon 👍
@paultanker56062 жыл бұрын
G'day ExPat Mancunian , I really enjoyed this, was back there in 2018,stayed a week ,it was great seeing my old stomping ground again, MUFC blew me away ,wow what a change, sad to see what had happened to Piccadilly gardens ,any way thanks mate!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. Some changes are due to covid regulations but yes, much has changed. Stay safe over there 👍
@PreNeanderthal2 жыл бұрын
As a (now long retired) tram driver I enjoyed this video, although I do find the whistle/hooter a little irritating. Our Bombardier trams had/have a much more standard bell (and horn). I was one of a small delegation from our local ASLEF branch who were invited to visit (and ride on) this system and we were made very welcome by our Manchester ASLEF branch colleagues and hosts. At the time we were a fledgling branch, struggling to gain recognition from a company chairman/CEO who vowed we would never succeed as long as he was in charge. Meanwhile ASLEF was already quite well established in Manchester and had been for some time. Since our visit some seventeen or eighteen years ago there have been some amazing changes around Manchester and, although memory fades with age, certain parts obviously still look familiar, especially the exit from Piccadilly. As a member of the RMS of (a fully recognised) ASLEF Croydon TLR No.1, I'd like to thank all those drivers at Manchester who made us so welcome to their area and place of work all those years ago.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
I’ll pass that on to our union guys - thanks.
@dlevoy2 жыл бұрын
excellent quality video and, as always, very informative (it’s a cheap way to travel to the UK). Keep’em coming!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Will do Dan, all the best.
@bobmather88142 жыл бұрын
Piccadilly at 2.40 in the afternoon!!! Wow!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Quiet? It was in the height of lockdown. The still were not necessarily taken at the same time.
@philipalldred3332 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don very interesting to see and learn a wee bit about Manchester. A long time ago I was in Manchester as the tram system was starting to be built to go to a model railway show at a large venue, sorry forgotten the name of it.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you Phillip. Not sure where the venue would be but there is a very good one in my home town of Chapel en le Frith. I’m usually there on at least one day.
@scottmaclean12482 жыл бұрын
Piccadilly is some rabbit warren!!! Another fantastic ride Don
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott. Yes, its a labyrinth under there!
@tact862 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@brettjones5041 Жыл бұрын
great vid mate cheers ,. have a fantastic christmas
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Signing you off on the trains too Brett 👍
@arissimion672 жыл бұрын
I just love trams they peace ful to travel. 👍🏻
@amsmith1232 жыл бұрын
Great video Don, Downtown Manchester is unrecognizable from when I was last there in the late 80s.
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Oh heck, it’s changed since I first worked there in 2010 so it’ll be off the chart for you Anthony. Glad you liked it 👍
@samuelfellows69232 жыл бұрын
When on our narrow boat holiday doing the Cheshire ring we passed through Manchester on the bridgewater canal and moored in one of the mooring docks off the castlefield basin and had dinner in one of the pubs in that area. We could see and hear the railway and tram flyovers from where we were moored, I have never been on one of these modern trams as we live in Enfield - north London, and the tram network is in Croydon - south London, other side of the river Thames 😕
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Watch out for the Trafford Centre line Samual. It goes along the south bank by the Bridgewater and Ship Canal.
@yvindascanius60612 жыл бұрын
Very nice to see how it is done in the UK, here it is Manchester! My usual sources for tram videos have been from: Holland - Den Haag, Poland - Warzaw and Krakow, Melbourne and Pert - Australia, Germany - Berlin +?(don't remember) Stuttgart - Frankfurt, and a very steep one in Lisbon - Portugal. The raised platforms in Manchester: I only remember seeing them in Frankfurt as well. Most of the trams I have seen were low-boarding, especially those that also drove on city streets and had plenty of stops there. It's all out to the layout of the city I guess. If possible can we please have some more of this, and also from other cities as well?! Edit: this just popped up in my recommendations: East Didsbury to Rochdale Town Centre. Will be watching that now!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Not sure about other cities but we have the entire Metrolink network to view so there’s lots more of Manchester to see yet 👍
@wongrichx Жыл бұрын
Manchester is much better than when I visited 20 years ago.
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Yes, really nice in places.
@nmb462 жыл бұрын
Amazing as usual Don, those road surfaces seem to be deteriorating around the tramlines as you get further towards Eccles. Is it's Metrolink or Manchester council that has responsibility for road maintenance?
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
They’ve apparently done it now to a very high standard Nigel. The footage was filmed last spring.
@stevenaddie83172 жыл бұрын
Good video about trams
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steven.
@transportlegendshorts Жыл бұрын
Nice
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ianzthingz12 жыл бұрын
Nice run, interesting to see two trams connected, not seen that before, both Nottingham and Sheffield tram systems are also in mph too :)
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian. I keep getting comments saying I’m wrong and it’s km/h but it defo is mph. Rob suggested Supertram was the same but didn’t know about Nottingham 👍
@markcf83 Жыл бұрын
Of note is the building in the background at Weaste with a clock tower. It used to be a bus garage for the Greater Manchester PTE.
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
I think I mentioned it in another video. Cheers Mark.
@PriestmanCub2 жыл бұрын
I was born and lived in Manchester for 37 years before moving to North Yorkshire for work. I don't recognise it anymore. Great video though.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Yes a lot has changed but you can still see some fine old buildings. All the best John.
@robinhilliard2 жыл бұрын
As a long time Goons fan it just makes me happy to know that there is a place called Eccles :-). The guy on the bike with the hi-vis ninja costume was keeping up with the tram pretty well on that last stretch. Thanks Don.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Yes he was funny wasn’t he. Used to love the goons on a Sunday too.
@ruqaiaalgbure284 Жыл бұрын
Goooood
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 👍
@rogerdorrington Жыл бұрын
Hi Don, It would be interesting to see a re-run of this post-Covid . Even more difficult for the driver I would imagine with additional traffic, crowds - and idiots!
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
As it happens Roger, I’ve got some new footage coming soon. Not the same route but it goes into Trafford which should be a reasonable comparison.
@wam26102 жыл бұрын
👍
@librarian162 жыл бұрын
Once, travelling on the old, 1950's trams, I saw two notices - one said "Do not spit" and the other said "Use the ship canal".
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
You know what David, I see those do not spit signs now but people still do it and they do it inside our really plush trains - disgusting.
@1951GL2 жыл бұрын
First class Don. East Manchester is totally changed (for the better) from when I knew it. The dive under Great Ancoats Street made me wonder whether the ghost of Bernard Manning might appear!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Haha, I never saw him but if his ghost is as noisy as he was we surely will.
@monsieurcow2 жыл бұрын
Great facts in there as well!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@muhammadabdullah032 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always, i love your content... Ashton also has a Beautiful Bus interchange ( Ashton interchange)... Facts: Ashton is a major hub for Stagecoach Manchester. It also serves First Bus. I am looking forward to see more of the Metrolink. Sending greetings from Bolton.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Muhammad, much appreciated 👍
@jennylast31492 жыл бұрын
Good video with all those natural noises none of that awful back ground music.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
No music and not even my dulcet tones Jenny! Just the pure soundtrack. Take care.
@leedza Жыл бұрын
Tram is definitely a viable mod of urban transport
@2H80vids2 жыл бұрын
Looks like veryone's using the facebook page, instead of leaving comments here. The YT algorithm won't like that and I seldom use facebook, so I hope you don't mind me sticking to the comments section Don. As I've got the place to myself, might as well ask a quick question: what was the story with the queue of trams on the central section? Thanks for another interesting journey, rather different to mainline running.😁 Cheers for now, Dougie.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry Dougie, this community page is alive and well. The numbers on this poll eclipsed Facebook and I will keep coming back every few days to answer questions. The queue was due to a signalling problem restricting access to Deansgate Castlefield.
@Skalekul2 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Would love to see the Bury line :)
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow night Luke!!!
@s.rmurray81612 жыл бұрын
Another trip on Manchesters expensoline system.They could have completly replaced all the buses in Manchester for what it cost! Oh, by the way the stop is called Pomona, named after Pomona docks not that well known spelling mistake "Pamona."
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
It’s another option for transport and eases the road and railway network. I know about the spelling error but unfortunately I can’t edit it now 👍
@biembuijs71742 жыл бұрын
Another lovely video Don, I’m really enjoying this. Unfortunately it is interrupted by a lot more advertisement compared to your other video’s (every 5 minutes) but maybe it’s time for me to upgrade my KZbin account. Anyway, keep up the good work!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that Biem. The videos are dependent on having the ads in because the companies are keen to support that charities.
@RichardFelstead19492 жыл бұрын
Not quite your 125mph train but still very interesting Don. It looks like that part of this light rail ran over former heavy rail right of way.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, I trust you are well. Yes, the elevated section towards Cornbrook definitely is. Take care Richard.
@oldfart63182 жыл бұрын
A very interesting video Don. Some of the road surfaces are in appalling condition,
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
It was but apparently it’s been tarmaced and is smooth as a baby’s bum 👍
@peter9180 Жыл бұрын
On street running is how most tramways operate in Europe.
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree 👍
@zhaozheming44052 жыл бұрын
I think Manchester Metrolink is the only tramway system in UK that has engineering link with heavy railway network.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Maybe so…..
@mcfcste992 жыл бұрын
Great to see the Etihad in the background home to my beloved Man City 👍
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
I don’t do footie Stephen but glad you liked it. The stadium was very impressive.
@jbc8252 жыл бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed watching it. Do you know what caused the queue of trams at the birdcage? I suppose it only takes one incident to bring everything to a halt. Shame Manchester trams don't have the bell option which sounds more friendly, Croydon trams use the bell for most things and the horn only for the more serious things.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
The guys at Metrolink did tell me. An incident or equipment failure at Deansgate Castlefield I believe was it but my memory isn’t brilliant.
@christopherfinn79862 жыл бұрын
As the Mancunian version of the song goes: ‘Twas there in Albert Square, the evening that I met her. Her eyes they shone like diamonds and the evening it was wet, wet, wet. Her hair hung down in curls, and her face was covered over, and we walked all night, in the pale moon light down to Pomona.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Nice song! I will get the spelling right next time.
@captainjamesmartin2 жыл бұрын
Superb as usual, note that it is ‘Pomona’ not ‘Pamona’
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
I can’t edit it now Martin but there is a correction in the description. Take care Martin.
@bobwillis87312 жыл бұрын
Seeing the ambulance fly across in front of the tram I presume the trams give way to blue flashing lights???
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
The thing with a tram over a train is that the driver has a lot more discretion and can make that decision. With heavy rail, it’s different. There are some crossings in Yorkshire where I can see an emergency vehicle at a crossing and I can do nothing but keep going. I can’t even speed up if I’m running at the limit.
@joshwalters122 жыл бұрын
Can anyone answer, I've been wondering for ages and I feel here is the best place to ask, in the city where the tracks are contained withing the ground, there are no movable points, so how does the tram go one way or the other? Thanks
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
The points do move Josh. In the facing direction they are electrically operated and in the trailing direction the trams often just push through them.
@ssss-df5qz2 жыл бұрын
Mate of mine lives up there - just bought a new car, says it handles like it's on rails.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
It wasn’t yellow and silver was it 😉
@librarian162 жыл бұрын
There's no dilemma. Eccles beats Chorley hands down. :-)
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Ah but David, custard or no custard???
@richardwitter232 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Coffey, I did enjoy seeing this video. Nice quality footage and narration text. However, I noticed that Pomona was spelled 'Pamona' on the map and in the information text. Is it possible to edit this, and re-upload? Otherwise the video is really excellent, but I just felt that I should point out this small niggle.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
I can’t edit it now but there is a correction in the video description. All the best Richard.
@anmolmehta71162 жыл бұрын
An excellent tour through Manchester city. The ride felt really relaxing, like, you know, you're actually riding the tram and experiencing everything yourself. Where to next? What about a ride on a freight train?
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Anmol - this coming Tuesday at 9:00pm; kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fRq4d9qtpnbbc
@sarribel2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much. enjoyed it from east to west. absolutely disgusting amount of litter in certain sections, like ashton u lyme and the piccadilly approaches. wonder what the ultimate person responsible, GM Mayor Burnham, thinks and does about it. he could take part in our citizens litter picking days like many of us do already. media headlines are filled up with clean air zones etc, they are ok, but to start with we want our cities clean and safe and mayors must work in that direction. littering is an offence against the environment, against us all.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Aye it is bad in places. Watch the Phillips Park video, it’s terrible round there.
@dream.machine2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Nice footage of the metro trams of Manchester in the UK! I would like to know when this was recorded?
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
It was recorded in spring this year.
@spud36072 жыл бұрын
Good advert for our Manchester trams, shame that cant be said for the state of our roads.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
They were apparently resurfaced to “baby’s bum” standards soon after spud ;-)
@danwhittaker61192 жыл бұрын
Great video- Any idea what the class 60 was doing in Piccadilly station,.. plus why the long string of trams waiting on the 'bird cage'?!
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
They were route learning for the leaf fall water jetting Dan. I suspect that was a unique visit of the kind.
@r00frack2 жыл бұрын
Don, great journey through the Mancunian highlights of my early life - and Salford in my wife's case. One thing to correct however - it is POMONA, not PAMONA.
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary. I can’t edit it now but there is a correction in the video description. All the best.
@peterjones10652 жыл бұрын
Love these. Can you do one up the east lancs to Colne?
@doncoffey58202 жыл бұрын
It’s not impossible Peter but Covid is making things really awkward at the moment.
@jwhitts2 жыл бұрын
Interesting that Manchester trams use horns, while Nottingham & many others still use bells as warnings.