Longsight to Stoke (Caption Lite)

[@kevinellis8869]

Great trip, just read RAIL and seen your nomination in the National Rail Awards - Good luck!

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated Kevin.

[@brianknowles7130]

Much envy from me ! In a class 47 of all engines as well .. mostly gone but not forgotten. Brings back happy memories from my days at Stratford 30A in the 70's. thks

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad it took you back Brian!

[@trevorsanders5303]

I must say I prefer your videos with the extra information. For me they are much more informative.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, these are just to help me out until I’ve finished the next one. They are a stocking filler for you.

[@cliverobinson8421]

Another good watch thank you Don, although I did miss the additional information that you provide.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, it’s a common comment but rest assured, that was just a fill in while more of the traditional videos are being edited.

[@paulmitchell4850]

love to listen to the turbos whistle as the power comes on even if the cabin is shaking its self to pieces !!1

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, they have a unique sound for sure Paul.

[@altern8tive]

Thanks again to you and RCP, another great upload 👍

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Harry-me1zq]

Once again Don,thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Harry, it’s one that Vinny has provided.

[@martyn6792]

Another great video Don, and thanks to Vinny for recording it

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, he’s a star Martyn. Glad you liked it.

[@Adullamite]

Great video!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Excellent trip!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianstevenson9844]

Lovely to hear the aws bell on the 47 instead of the ping.

[@doncoffey5820]

Nostalgic isn’t it!!!

[@Mog435]

I noticed on the approach to stoke station the buffer stop with Extra wheel chocks behind it to prevent anything rolling over into the road , I remember many years ago a class 25 hanging over the edge of the wall .

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, thankfully such events are rare. A run on a 25 would be nice wouldn’t it!

[@MarcelosalivaTRENESArg]

Excellent video my friends awesome 👍🏻 Greeting 👋🏻 from Argentina suscribete 😊

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you Marcel. Much appreciated.

[@Mortimer50145]

The old white-on-black station-name sign at Poynton station is a hell of a lot easier to read from a passing train than the modern black-on-white ones. Such is progress!

[@doncoffey5820]

Haha, progress the ogress - spot on Mortimer.

[@williamdodds1394]

I like this trip Don electrified line too .

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated William.

[@BigJimmyJazz]

The Green Signal Bell in the cab was new to me. I would think that bell might get old instead of the electronic chime. Is that specific to this Loco or selectable by the driver?

[@doncoffey5820]

No Jimmy, the 47 is knocking on a bit and thats how AWS bells used to be.

[@Harry-me1zq]

Don, a few points no pun intended. Stockport why so many signal boxes surely unless there is no control box at Machester ? I ask because i travel to Sussex a lot the Lewes/Seaford area and its under Three Bridges box and then Buxton seem to have two boxes, why ? Thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

It’s a controversial point Harry. I think Network Rail want them in the ROC but the chaos and expense is too much to contemplate. It’s probably being planned.

[@hamshackleton]

Audio went off 30 secs from the end! Otherwise a nice cab-ride. What was clattering on the return leg - sounded like a spoon rattling in a glass!? - - My preference is for the sub-titles, giving station and junction names.

[@doncoffey5820]

She’s old and rattly but she’s been around the block a few times!!! The subtitled ones will be back I promise, this is a fill in “lite” version.