Exploring Thurgoland Disused Railway Tunnels

Exploration of Thurgoland's new and old abandoned railway tunnels just north of the city of Sheffield. Running side by side the new tunnel is now part of the Trans Pennine trail, while the old tunnel is hidden and forgotten, hiding its splendid Victorian stonework.
Full copyright was obtained for final photograph's for the sum of 3 pints of beer.

[@Gobstopperwob]

Pat should have his own television series. Simply Brilliant

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow, I would be famous!!

[@Pearlwig]

I love watching Pat and his explores or camping vids.The main difference between Pat and T.V. presenters is passion.Pat has a passion and enjoys whats he does.That's why I prefer Pat's channel then any T.V. channel.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks really kind of you to say. Must admit I love researching the vidios, filming and editing, it keeps me active and my brain working, better than work anyday, love it, thanks Pat

[@MartinZero]

Great Video Pat as always. I love the Light painting. I really need to try that. As you say the detail is stunning. Best regards from over the hills Martin 👍🏼

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Martin yes light painting really shows the detail up, time consuming, can be 5 minutes a photo and don,t always get it right first time. But when you see a good image come up on the computer screen you think wow, look at the detail. Always enjoy your vidios Martin from my other favourite city, all the best Pat

[@PibrochPonder]

Martin Zero I always wondered what KZbin creators watch. Love your channel both Martin and Pat. Actually you and Pat have inspired me to get a GoPro and film some old abandoned Yorkshire mines up in the Dales (safety). I might also do some guided ones up in the lakes. If I do you guys are more than welcome to come ;)

[@chrisdavies73]

Brilliant video again! Your channel is better than paying for a BBC license who it transpires think the working class are Amazonian cannibals :-) Cheers Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris

[@mickd6942]

Chris Davies i was at medi city on the 23rd

[@PibrochPonder]

Chris Davies lol I love the comment. I was shocked when I heard them say that as well.

[@elvischrist8826]

Pat is amazing, very true, this channel is really fantastic. But, don't exaggerate, BBC isn't THAT bad, we do live in one of the most democratic countries in the world. If you don't like it, go to Venezuela.

[@kylerwalter1308]

Dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you're stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of weeks :)

[@gazdavies6215]

Fantastic Pat. Really interesting. Praise must go to you for your exploits and your making folk aware of our fantastic but hidden and sometimes, forgotten history. Thank you and keep up the brilliant work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Gaz, I love exploring these normally hidden places, Pat

[@jonathan461965]

Excellent vid Pat. The light painting is so convincing and almost brings the old tunnels back to life in a surreal sort of way. Thanks for posting.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jonathan, must admit you don,t really know how well the light painted photos have worked until you put them on the computer screen and then, wow, you see all that detail, amazing, thanks Pat

[@shaunlaverick5793]

superb video with great information about the location.thx for sharing Patrick.and fabulous photography

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Shaun

[@robaylmer2450]

excellent as usual Pat - You're a 1 man production company! With your efforts these wonderful historic sites come back to life for a while. Your time and effort lining up your shots make these an outstanding production. Thank you very much :-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rob I think that's the enjoyable challenge I get, doing it all myself, all the best Pat

[@blackydon]

ABSOULOUTLY fantastic video yet again Sir Pat. Without your videos we would never see such great history. I always look forward to your videos as they are the best on KZbin. Hope you enjoyed the beer. Thanks and be careful out there.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, yes amazing day out as well, don,t know where all that beer goes, all the best Pat

[@harrypalmer7169]

As always Patrick an interesting and informative video from you with excellent photography, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Harry yes I have spent many hours down there with my camera, great place to spend a day, thanks Pat

[@andym1578]

Great vid as usual Pat we should have you on TV with you're own series you make history interesting just like Fred Dibnah did

[@Casoncasoncasoncason]

I hope this doesn't happen Pat - I think you would be spoilt by commercial exploitation. Thank you for all your marvellous videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good idea just as long as its not like work again, thanks Pat

[@mikeg8835]

No, I get what you're saying but a TV company meddling with some of these You Tubers output would be an entirely different show..... What we see is natural and raw talent with no over production or editing.............. Keep it You Tube

[@MartinZero]

@@mikeg8835 I agree Mike, TV would sanitise and demand so much editorial control 👍🏼

[@andym1578]

After reading people's comments & thinking about it I've got to say you are all rite tv companies would want to much control so stay as you are Pat

[@christopherescott6787]

You once again take us into a place most would not so much as know of. Thank so much for giving us a tour. Nothing like this exists where I live. As such these videos are all the more enjoyable. Fabulously done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Christopher really appreciate your comments thanks Pat

[@mattylongville]

Hail the Godfather of urban exploration!!!! Awesome video Patrick!! Brilliant

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Matt, amazing places these tunnels, thanks Pat

[@Peasmouldia]

Hope you have more disused railway tunnels on your agenda Pat. I'm a full blown railway tunnel nerd. I've been inside the extensive network of mine workings that ajion Box tunnel on the Great Western mainline (don't try this at home folks) many moons ago. Amazing system running for miles under the rural softy south. Blessings on you and your tribe sir.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian sounds a amazing tunnel, bigger than anything we have in the UK. Yes I do have a few more tunnels to explore later in the year, thanks Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Hiya Patrick. Another excellent, and historical place that you have brought back to life. Thanks for sharing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Billy, pity the old tunnel is not opened up, such amazing stonework, all the best Pat

[@celticgulfproductions5190]

Well Patrick, good to see you doing the underground stuff, including 36DD; despite the...um.... challenges of dealing with certain aspects of security staff at Stocksbridge Liberty Steels. Just spent a lunchtime having another look at the Thurgoland video, and I'm reminded of the old tunnel at Spinkhill, sadly, time did not permit me to venture further on that one since I was also engaged on some allotment work at Stephen Hill, Sheffield......family needs beckoned, but Spinkhill is on the list, probably cycle through that one and try and improve on my filming technique.......practice does eventually make near perfect I hope, anyway, it has obviously worked for you as it will eventually work for me. My wife Sue and I both agree one of the highlights of this year was actually being able to meet and chat briefly with you at Redmires, you are indeed an unforgettable character, so inspiring.

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

you bring the industrial archaeology to life once more with your excellent Videos Patrick - ATB

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that Frank, such alot to see and film, amazing place thanks Pat

[@bronxbabydoll]

Not sure how or why your video popped up in my feed, but wow, you are amazing! Going meticulously though your library & watching each video all the way through! Informative, exhilarating, adventurous, suspenseful & just plain awesome! You rock, definitely one of the best channels on KZbin! Thanks so much for sharing, awesome awesome content! (I shared this one on Twitter!)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Diane and thanks for those kind comments, I really appreciate them and are so pleased you enjoyed my vidios. I love making them, the initial idea, the research, then the filming and finally editing. It keeps my brain active and I love to be busy, hoping to keep you entertained through out the year, thanks Pat

[@allanthompson9695]

Absolutely Patrick on bringing history to life. Another fascinating video. Cheers an Beers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Allan there was such alot to see in these two tunnels, thanks Pat

[@mikesmith5083]

Great video-as always😀 thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. Hope you enjoyed drinking all that beer👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mike, always enjoy drinking the beer, thanks Pat

[@richardevans6655]

What an amazing man you are. Resurrecting english history. You are an absolute joy to listen to Thanks for sharing these amazing places and historical narrative.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Richard really appreciate your kind comments, Pat

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Thank you Pat, another great video. Love your photographs too, amazing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Michaela, the photographs really show up the true detail of the tunnel, it's not until I put them on the computer do I see the detail for the first time, thanks Pat

[@wayneofox1081]

Great film pat,your light painting photo's really show the beauty of those old stone and brick tunnels. What a shame all that craftmanship is wasted in the darkness.thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes agree with everything you say such a pity it's all hidden and forgotten, Pat

[@oldschoolengineer58]

Victorian Engineering is fascinating, when you consider all what you see was done by hand, hard graft and craftsmanship, all the excavation done by hand hundreds of men and the spoil moved by horse and cart in the middle of nowhere! amazing really. another great video Pat, sounds like York was a jolly boys outing to me ! did you enjoy it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Roy nice to hear from you, such a amazing peice of Victorian Engineering, like you say built by craftsmen nearly 180 years ago, I wonder how we would go on today, several years planning and years behind date I would think. The tunnel is still there in all its glory, a monument to the men who built it. York was a great day out, or what I can remember of it was, all the best Pat

[@kmag7122]

he's the best guy on KZbin brilliant 👏👍👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much for the kind comments...... thanks Pat

[@welshrambler1893]

Another very interesting and informative video Pat, well done. The quality is very good but so is your enthusiasm for industrial history. Look forward to a lot more. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Such a amazing place and so much history just waiting to be explored, all the best Pat

[@janeandrews8822]

Thanks Pat, I went here yesterday. Not in the disused tunnel, but enjoyed a walk through and along the trail. All because I watched this video 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jane, great that you can walk through this tunnel, certainly sounds great the reverb you hear in the tunnel, all the best Pat

[@kiwiforever3604]

Thank you Pat for another splendind video. You really go the whole nine yards to make your videos interesting giving us the history and facts.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

So much to see in these tunnels, and so much to tell you about, all the best Pat

[@jasonjordan5391]

Another video we’ll done can’t get enough of them, so informative.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jason, more to follow, all the best Pat

[@clusterfly100]

That was so interesting Pat. Love all your videos and I appreciate the work that goes in to them. Thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ray such a lot to photograph down there, Pat

[@franm1721]

First class as usual Patrick, you get better and better, and far braver than I could hope to be, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Fran, not difficult to get into this one but so much to see and photograph, thanks Pat

[@kevint7851]

Another great Vlog.. Got me glued to watching em Now! that's my day sorted.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Kevin, hopefully I will keep you entertained, thanks Pat

[@2e0txe]

What a fantastic video Patrick! always a treat to sit and watch a video from yourself. This one is an excellent credit to your photography and videography skills! Well done, and look forward your next adventure!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Damian, I had spent many days in this tunnel, light painting and burning wire wool, so had the chance to take many photos, glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@evanofelipe]

This vlog is proof, if proof were needed that demonstrates just how much natural talent there is to be found amongst ordinary, ‘every day’ people. KZbin is full of great personalities, like yourself who confidently share their interests with ‘like minded’ people. Fired by their passion and commitment, they ‘knock the highly overpaid professionals for six’, those who continually seek to inflate their overblown egos and view themselves worthy of ‘celebrity status’, aided by Agents who demand ever higher salaries for their client’s. If mainstream TV had the sense to ditch this self obsessed tribe of ‘Divas’ and ‘Prima Donna’s’ who daily inhabit TV Chat Shows, promoting themselves with their banal accounts of their own glamorous lives, perhaps, may be only then will mainstream TV start to stem it’s flagging viewing audiences and make significant cost reductions. Well done Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow and thanks for those great comments, I really appreciate what you say and it really spurs me on to produce more videos, all the best Pat

[@24bellers20]

Pat, ur filming, lighting and editing are masterpieces. It’s like you have a film crew.

[@jasinere35]

tunnel has lighting of its own & is pretty bright

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Keith, nice to hear from you, getting better with the lighting, took a 60 watt mains floodlight, battery and inverter, great light output for a couple of hours, it's just carry all the stuff now but worth it for the results, all the best Pat, ps just seen Charlie's message about this year's York trip, Pat

[@ianjames1179]

Thanks Pat, another fascinating, and enchanting video. Always look forward to watching your latest one. Keep them comming and have a beer for me.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian, I try and vary the content like my interesting do, all the best Pat

[@andrewhooper6705]

Great video as always, thanks for all the time you put in to make such professional videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andrew, love all that goes into making the vidios, keeps me and my brain alive and kicking, thanks Pat

[@antohosm43]

Thank you for taking us somewhere to which most of us never venture. A fascinating glimpse of Victorian grandeur and vision - what have we lost as a nation?!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Such a magnificent price of Victorian Engineering, and so great I can bring it to people, thanks Pat

[@andrewoverton5170]

Great video Pat, really enjoying your stuff. One small point - the new tunnel is the Down tunnel, the old tunnel was laterly used for the Up line, not the other way round. Line direction was Up towards London Marylebone, i.e. towards Sheffield.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that Andrew, Pat

[@thelastengineer2315]

Good to see you Pat, wonderful video. You are a one man production team amazing work. P.S. leave some beer for the other lads!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I like the challenge of filming it all myself, there is always a plan of how I,am going to film it, left a few pints I think, thanks Pat

[@CelticSaint]

Excellent, interesting and inspiring as always Patrick. Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks appreciate your comments Pat

[@NDKY67]

There's something very reassuring about knowing your day out ended in the pub : ) There's nowt butter than discussing a day's adventures over a few pints. Nice one Pat, can't wait for you next adventure.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Nicholas, you can,t beat a good natter over a few pints, thanks Pat

[@kingbov6250]

Who needs Netflix when we have your cracking videos. Spot on sir. I can't wait until your next post. Cheers pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank appreciate your kind comments thanks Pat

[@adieshemeld8073]

Great video as ever pat. Watched all of your vids now. keep them coming please. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Adi glad you enjoyed my videos, thanks Pat

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice video Pat. My mate Noel Adams will enjoy this video very much. He is a train enthusiast. The tour of the tunnels was very interesting but somehow I think I would have enjoyed a few pints in the local pubs too:) Sandy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sandy, yes I,am sure Noel will like the vidio, such a beautifully constructed place, Sandy if you are ever up in York you will be spoilt for choice for a few pints, 100 pubs in the town centre, luckly it's only 50 minutes away on the train for me, and £12 for return rail ticket, all the best Pat

[@markjakeway2035]

Another great video Patrick, thanks for taking the time. So very interesting.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mark

[@ChrisJSetterington]

Cheers Pat! Enjoyed that. The video has a really nice cinematic look to it, great exposure and lovely colour balance, I'm jealous! Great video, love the history and York Railway Museum, and a pint of Tetley's. All the best!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Chris it all went together well, beautiful place to film, and the York trip fitted in perfect, we just walked past the train and one of the lads from Barnsley recognise the train straight away, all the best Pat

[@ColinTonkasdad]

such a great bit of filming and history...big thanks Patrick... cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that Colin

[@carneyalan]

Excellent video. Very informative and well produced. Great job.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Alan

[@johntyjp]

enjoyed it Patrick and narrated with well chosen words, no unnecessary padding!🙂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John

[@MrQuintonia]

They built these tunnels so well like most everything back then... Very interesting Pat... Brilliant video Pat you certainly cracked it there too...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I,am sure this tunnel will around for a long time yet, thanks Pat

[@darrenbush4491]

Great video again Pat some good information given by you,I do like old railway tunnels I cycled the Monsal Trail yesterday.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Darren yes the Monsal trail well, pity they could nt open Hadron Tunnel and link it all together, thanks Pat

[@JasonJason210]

Thanks for documenting and sharing this, especially the closed tunnel. I have often wondered what is in there. We often cycle through the Trans-Pennine tunnel after hiring bikes from Penistone. As a boy a grew up in Deepcar and often played near the Woodhead line in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I remember those Class 76 electric trains that you showed at the end (painted in BR Blue and Yellow at the time) hauling freight through Deepcar Railway Station. Me and my mates used to stand on the footbridge and drop mudbombs on them as they went past! The line is still open between the old Sheffield Victoria Station and Deepcar for the steelworks access at Stocksbridge.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jason yes alot of what you say I remember, I worked at Deepcar Electricity Substation near the station for many years. You sound like you had a great childhood like we all did at that time. Recently went up on Wicker Arches then realised the Aldwarke to Stocksbridge steel train still used the line so could not really explore it as it was a live line. Thanks for your comments, really know where your coming from, thanks Pat

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

Great stuff,Pat. Did my first few years on the railway up and down Woodhead. Watched all your vids, some many times, and they are great. Like the camping stuff up the Hope Valley ,too , you may even have seen me up and down there driving EWS/DB freight on my last 18 or so years. Me and my missus love the way you never suffer short rations on a wild camp , you dine like a king! Any chance you may at some point do some model aeroplane stuf? And more motorbike stuff? Railway stuff will always be welcome ,too. Keep up the good work ,it IS appreciated.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Harold for those kind words and so encouraging. You were lucky to work on the Woodhead line not many people can say that. I have a interest in RC planes and occasionally fly them on the Moors above Ringinglow, might be a vidio in there somewhere will have to see. Nice to talk to you, all the best Pat

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Pat,if you like Woodhead , her's some links to Flickr stuff with Woodhead content. Deadman's handle and meself started on the job same day ,Oct. 4th,1977 ,in guard's school at Man Vic. He's got some good insider pix on there. There's a few at Reddish depot of mine, and a mate from Freightliner has some on of his Reddish shed model layout. At the time I never thought it would close, it was just hot air. How wrong can yer be,eh? Loved your pubcrawl vid, and shared your diappointment at finding a Greene King house. Can't win 'em all. I'm just waiting for a mash to complete, having 2 days brewing , as I too love my ale. If ever you come over to Mancland, be sure to visit the Marble Arch in the northern quarter, if you have'nt already ,it's astunner. For Martin Zero- if youlike barrel-vaulted ceilings,you'll love this, tho' I guess you've probably been in there? Pat, never got meself into the Sheffield Tap despite passing it whilst working. Back in the day ,woulda been different. By 'eck it would! www.flickr.com/photos/deadmans_handle/ www.flickr.com/photos/fatbloke_dim/ www.flickr.com/photos/barang_shkoot/page25

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@haroldhorseposture9435 thanks I,be had a quick look at flicker photos will look in more detail soon. Love Manchester pubs,better than Sheffield. One of my favourites is The City Arms, also Pevrill and Britons Protection. Been to Marble Arch when been up the Northern Quarter, like the sloping floor, thanks for detailed information, all the best Pat

[@NOWThatsRichy]

Always nice to see bit of railway history, great footage & lighting effects, considering that you are doing it by yourself.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes I like working at my own pace, with nobody telling me what to do, thanks for watching Pat

[@robd1365]

Hey up Pat, I enjoy all of your videos, in particular the railway ones. I grew up near a disused line and station near Lincoln, 5 Mile House. It always had my imagination running riot. Mums side of the family hail from Sheffield and knew Fiskerton well as used to come by train for fishing. Ps, be great to buy you a pint on your next 'fishing trip' to Newark! All the best, Rob.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hey thanks Rob, immediately remember Five Mile House, I fished there on the Witham and the Saxillby drain back in the 1979,s brings back some great memories, thanks Pat

[@steve30b]

cracking video. been through the tunnel a few year ago with my daughter on her bike, might have to revisit and take the grandson through on his bike now.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Definitely worth another visit, thanks Pat

[@viewfromear]

Thanks for doing these Patrick. I hoped you’d get around to it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Phil yes a really enjoyable time, such a lot of history, all the best Pat

[@MsGoddamnRobot]

This is why I prefer to watch KZbin than mainstream tv - really enjoyable video. As a keen cyclist as well, would this be a cycle route?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it's part of the Trans Pennie Trail so perfect for cycling, Pat

[@MsGoddamnRobot]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Thanks Patrick.

[@MsGoddamnRobot]

@@mr-crokodile I think people think KZbin is just about funny clips but there's lots of interesting stuff like Patricks.

[@chris2ruk]

Makes for a brilliant cycle. Regularly do “pennine equinne” ( a farm further up the line) to penistone and back.

[@MsGoddamnRobot]

@@chris2ruk Thanks will give it a try.

[@andyskelton7223]

Hi Pat yet another trip down memory lane thanks for bringing our history alive. If the local authority’s had there way everything would be completely covered or bulldozed 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes agree I assume they had blocked this and the ground subsided luckly. Thanks for watching, all the best Pat

[@beachamgroup2482]

Thanks Patrick. Another great video. Hope you enjoyed the beers as well.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that such a great tunnel and yes I enjoyed the beers as well, (Robin), I take it, thanks Pat

[@peteredwardfox]

Brilliant Pat! Really interesting stuff. You are on cracking form!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Pete, such a amazing place thanks Pat

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

Beautiful and amazing video and photography ! Bravo for your hard work and thanks for sharing this part of history! Hope one day to visit England!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for those kind comments, it was a beautiful place to photograph, and such alot of photo opportunities, thanks Pat

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

@@patrickdickinson6492 your welcome !

[@AngryPunk]

Quality video Pat. Very enjoyable.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@rob11rr]

A very interesting presentation, nicely complied and a good contrast between video and still photography highlighting the features of these two engineering marvels. With an ancestry of 190 years in the mining industry together with an appreciation of railways and railway architecture, I always find the subject of tunnels and tunnelling an absorbing and fascinating one. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rob yes very interesting subject, and better when your family have been involved with the same subject for all those years. I love taking photos that are usually hidden from our view, thank for watching, all the best Pat

[@smilevideobritain499]

wonderfull video Patrick.. lot of efort put in to its making by your good self. Thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It was a nice interesting place to spend on a winters day, all the best Pat

[@dennydietrich1764]

Great video Patrick! The light painting is the greatest.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Denny certainly shows up the detail of the tunnel, thanks Pat

[@theurbandon5902]

Brilliant Explor Pat , Enjoyed this one! I will have to check this one out myself at some point. I've had a wonder through Barnsdale bar tunnel. You are right! It is a bit of an adventure getting in 🤣👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi, this one's pretty easy to get in, just a scramble down where they have backfilled the entrance and it's sunk, thanks Pat

[@theurbandon5902]

@@patrickdickinson6492😁 Thanks Pat 👍

[@ItsCrapContent]

Amazing video and I so enjoy the details that light painting gives to photos..... Keep up the good work pat xx

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks yes the light painting really shows that stonework up, thanks Pat

[@jamesmac8445]

Great to see you back on yet again another fab video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes took a bit of filming this one, thanks Pat

[@morthren]

Another fantastic and factual video Pat! It's always great watching your video's 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks glad you enjoy them all the best Pat

[@johngrant5448]

As one of the few survivors of that era, I passed through these tunnels every day as a Guard at Rotherwood Depot. We fought hard to keep the line open but this closure was the final act of some very bitter and twisted men. There had been a vendetta against the Great Central Railway and a vow to close every GC line in the country. The loss of this line is still being felt today. The loco in York museum is one of the fleet I worked with. These were very powerful machines and could move very large tonages over the Pennines.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes John such a pity the line was closed, it would of been useful if it was running today, I,am glad I got to see the loco that ran on this line at the Railway Museum, thanks Pat

[@jedimastersteven]

I just stumbled upon this channel but I'm so glad I did, subscribed!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks hope to keep you entertained through the next year thanks Pat

[@davecrook4458]

Excellent video as always pat keep up the good work mate👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave

[@DannyTP1888]

Great video Pat, very interesting and well presented as always.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Danny

[@yamahonkawazuki]

excellent deal. 3 pints Eh? amazing photography. also amazing video work. just subbed yesterday, still floored by all the work of you filming the entries and exits of tunnels or whatever it is youre going into.,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for the sub appreciate that, such a great place to film, thanks Pat

[@antmerritt]

Great video Pat. This is my home village now. So glad you done this it makes my walks more interesting. 👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice p!ace you live Ant, I had worked round the Stocksbridge Deepcar area for many years, thanks Pat

[@billy4072]

Many thanks to the producer, director, cameraman, sound engineer, casting director, researcher, and of course presenter! lol. Excellent.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Bill y, I love all those jobs, makes it so interesting thanks Pat

[@malcolmabram2957]

There is something wonderful about people who despite being thoroughly grown up still look at the world with the excitement of a child. Life is so much better.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Malcolm, and I have no intention of growing up at all, more exiting as a child, all the best Pat

[@davidforeman9442]

Great video Pat. I agree the Photos compliment the video very well.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David, the light painted shots show up unbelievable detail which vidio never could, thanks Pat

[@davidneesam2626]

Great video Patrick, the WOODHEAD LINE should never have been closed.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes agree,it will never open now as National Grid have put there cables in

[@devonianlad9413]

David Neesam, I strongly agree with you on that one, it should never of been closed, along with the Monsal Dale Railway line, that should never of been closed either. So sad to see moth balled or closed old Railway lines, when there's all that traffic on the road. I say get the tracks put back down and take all the traffic off the roads to stop pollution.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@devonianlad9413 agree with everything you say Michael, thanks Pat

[@None-zc5vg]

Once they'd killed the mining industry, the Woodhead tracks weren't needed: the line was a traffic-desert for freight and passengers apart from coal that's now imported (some from U.S.-owned mines in South America.

[@paulgoody9342]

Great video as always Pat I've cycled through the 'new tunnel' and it gave me the creeps.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul saw many cyclists, certainly a different cycle track, I love it, thanks Pat

[@christopherellis2663]

Amazing stuff, Patrick, backed up with research and the actual walking through the system. 💛 There is an interesting looking tunnel in the Royal Forest of Dean, near Cinderford.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Christopher, thanks for the kind words,the research is a enjoyable part at the beginning of any explore. Sounds interesting the tunnel in Forest of Dean, just about far, thanks Pat

[@dickiedollop]

Another cracking video Pat - the tv people should really pick you up as you’ve got great presentation and natural ability as well as being fearless. Good on you mate keep them coming and stay safe 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Richard got a few more of these lined up for later in year, thanks Pat

[@stevedable]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Impressive!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It was a pleasure to film and edit,glad you enjoyed it Pat

[@georgegunn9387]

Hello Pat, Great stuff mate! That's one line that should never have been axed, we could certainly do with it now the way things are. Best regards George

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi George yes I agree with you, many people would use it today myself included, would be a great way to get to Manchester, but with National Grid cables in Woodhead I think we will just have to dream if only, all the best Pat

[@navelriver]

I love that fog at 14:37. It looks like ectoplasm! Very interesting video, expertly illuminated giving a feeling of the proportions of the tunnel! I feel like I was there!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the mist made an appearance on a couple of morning,s, due to camp air, I think!....... Thank Pat

[@bazza5699]

great video pat.. love the light paintings.. they show so much detail up.. you should have your own tv show.. I've been to YRM a few times and always enjoyed myself.. brilliant place..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes the fact railway museum is free then it's a great day out or as we do just call in for a hour, then a few pubs, thanks for kind words, Pat

[@markfarrell1712]

Wonderful video Pat. You are correct about the wonderful engineering hidden away from public view. You can only imagine the view of this during the construction. What a sight it must have been who are all long gone. Well done 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Mark they were craftsmen that built these tunnels, thanks Pat

[@1brokenspoke189]

Great explore and very interesting Pat . I think you should ride that motorbike of yours through the first tunnel and record the lovely reverb .Now that would make a good video . Always a shame to see the old tunnels in a state of neglect when you think about all the men who built them and the time and effort it took . The light painting technique looks fabulous and adds to the quality of the film :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That would sound amazing, with the reverb repeat ING again and again, at least the tunnel is preserved and in good use, thanks Pat

[@SirReginaldBlomfield1234]

Another piece of your great work Pat, many thanks. Now, if you could manage Woodhead Tunnel, that would be perhaps your crowning achievement . 😉

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I,ll have a look, but, that is a challenge, which I like,,,,,, all the best for 2020, Pat

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Very interesting and most enjoyable video that Patrick. There must be an outlet for your wonderful Light Painting Photographs such as Museums, Cafe back walls, even a local Heritage Calendar. Get your Agent on to it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement, all the best Pat

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍🧔Another brilliant look back in history , thank you Pat great video , Wayne👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Wayne, pity the old tunnels not in use, thanks Pat

[@petercutler7773]

Just discovered your videos, thanks for sharing. In this video I was interested in the collapse of the tunnel, and so I looked in the Newspaper Archives and discovered a few details that may be of interest. The Huddersfield Chronicle of Sat 21 July 1855 gives a detailed description of the shoring up of the roof. The tunnel was also referred to as the Huthwaite tunnel, and on the previous Saturday a goods train had passed through and at a quarter before 9 o'clock two men were working on the bridge that crossed the line, a few more yards on this side of the tunnel. They heard first a noise like a crash of stones, and then a loud rumble in the tunnel that indicated a vast collapse. They ran in opposite directions one towards Wortley and the other towards Penistone and gave notice of what had happened. The train from Huddersfield to Sheffield was cautioned and stopped at the entrance of the tunnel where the passengers proceeded on foot to be picked up by another train sent from Sheffield for this purpose. The sevices were continued with passengers being conveyed by coaches and omnibuses. The portion of the arched roof that had fallen was 70 feet (?) from the Sheffield end of the tunnel for a distance of 18 to 20 feet, the width of the roof being about 14 feet. Rubbish clearance began on Saturday evening from both ends and by Monday a narrow passage had been effected. (gives details of work) On Monday fixed centres and other strong beams were fixed in the roof of the tunnel previous to replacing the masonry, but in the afternoon a great quantity of earth and stone fell filling what had been removed, and there several more falls….Best informed theory is that the masonry of the arch had not been so well knit together. The Company are loosing much money, but it is not known how long it will take to restore service. All the best, Peter.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Peter, some very interesting information there, surprising what a bit of investigation can reveal, especially if like yourself you know where to look. I was always impressed how they constructed these places with basically just manpower and skill. I dare say they got the tunnel back into service very quickly, no red tape and safety like today.....nice to talk to you, thanks for

[@andrewmccance7745]

Hi Patrick, another great video. Very interesting.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andrew

[@neilfoord9140]

What a fantastic video. Thanks for putting this up 😀👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it, Pat

[@vaughanwarburton9623]

Did anyone else note the natural light at about 6:18 minutes into the video ---- outstanding, cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Vaughan

[@farajaraf]

What's so nice about it?

[@simonholt6649]

Another interesting video Pat. Look forward to your next video. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Simon a few more of these at the ideas stage, thanks Pat

[@CW-Design]

I use to live in the nearby village of Oxspring as a child. We use to ride our bikes through as children, there were no lights through the tunnel at the time and the walking routes were not fully established then. So many great memories though, I’d love to revisit one day.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Worked at Oxspring replacing some electricity substations many years ago , really in the countryside out there, thanks Pat

[@andrewschmitz9707]

Just love the work which went into these tunnels,and as I watch my respect for the railway workers is constant.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes built by craftsmen, and still here today, thanks Pat