Manchester Oxford Road to York

[@JeffBazell]

I love watching cab view trains from other countries. I'm from Chicago and I even watch our own CTA commuter 'L' trains. Great video quality here. Thanks!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Jeff. Yes I really enjoyed driving that train on such an exceptional day.

[@usmale49]

Beautiful any way you look at it! Thank you for taking me along on this fantastic train ride! And thank you for creating, uploading and sharing! 😊🚅❤

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was a really lovely day which made sitting in the garden through lockdown so much more bearable.

[@nigelstringfellow5187]

Here in Australia we get some pretty nice sunny days but I don't think I have ever seen such a blue sky as seen in this video,it's stunning,and a really entertaining video,thank you Don!

[@doncoffey5820]

We don’t get as much as we’d like Nigel but that was during a period of glorious weather that thankfully helped us through lockdown. All the best.

[@jameswingrove7421]

My Dad drives these. I’ve just started as ground staff for DB Cargo, hoping to work my way up to being a driver in the near future myself so getting right into these videos!

[@doncoffey5820]

Best wishes James. There are a couple of DBC videos in case you didn’t see them.

[@silvanski]

Quality video. The glorious weather makes the trip even better.

[@doncoffey5820]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching Silvain D.

[@notreyf]

I love the Ordsall Chord. I admire it every time I drive by it in a car, I can't imagine the thrill of driving a train over it.

[@doncoffey5820]

It’s over and done quickly but there is a new video coming soon on a lovely day 👍

[@amsmith123]

Another great video Don, the downtown Manchester skyline sure has changed in the 30+ yrs since I last lived there. My dad worked for British Rail from 1946 to 1986, he was Shed Master at Longsight Depot in the 70s & 80s. The trains & routes are so different today from what I remember way back when.

[@doncoffey5820]

Good to see you Anthony. Yes, things have changed dramatically over the last few years. You can see big changes in that archive video I posted recently. All the best mate.

[@peterburgess7314]

Thank you for it being raw, with just the real sounds , and not flooded with music. loved it.

[@doncoffey5820]

It’s something I’m fussy about Peter. It’s actually a very high quality soundtrack if you turn it up too ;-)

[@pamt7740]

Grateful for a clear view through the window! Many leave smears and it spoils the views. Thanks. I love watching these videos. Virtual travelling now I can't get out and about much. I generally try to guess the speeds if they're not included.

[@doncoffey5820]

I tend to be pedantic about keeping the windows clean Danielle. You’ll see me cleaning them frequently.

[@lkat5113]

I remember when there was a station at Miles Platting. Sad that it’s gone! Haven’t seen that part of Manchester in years. Thanks for posting!

[@doncoffey5820]

It’s all changed now Lee due to the electrification so I’ll show it again soon.

[@Zerbey]

Stunningly beautiful part of the UK, thanks for sharing this!

[@doncoffey5820]

I consider myself privileged to get paid for watching that countryside go by Chris. Glad you liked it 👍

[@happy2ramble]

Welcome back Don and another great video with which to spend a very pleasant hour and a half during the latest lock down. It brought back a lot of happy memories as I was born and bred in Mossley and where my love of railways began in the early 1950 's.The line ran along the line bottom of the school playground - heaven 😊

[@doncoffey5820]

The railway that ran past my infant school has long gone. I used to sit on the wall and try and see the train coming in from Hayfield but it was just as the end of lunchtime whistle blew so invariably I had to dawdle to see the old DMU. The Greenfield line must have been amazing in those days. I guess the Delph Donkey was still open then too.

[@donaldweir9318]

Another fantastic rail journey, thank you, lovely countryside and great weather.

[@doncoffey5820]

It was exceptional weather that day Donald. It makes the colours pop in the video.

[@jezm1703]

My wife and I made this trip in 2012 from Man Picc to York at around the same time of year with the weather almost as good. Lovely Pennines scenery and the guard made sure I was aware of when we were approaching Stalybridge and the highest point on the line and the Standedge tunnel(s), with the canal beside. Good to know about the run down to Huddersfield with the assistance of gravity! The video brought back great memories and it was very interesting to see it from the cab. Thank you so much.

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure Jez, glad you enjoyed it.

[@1951GL]

Don - the old saying, "nostalgia ain't what it used to be" really applies here. The cleanliness of the route through Salford into Man Victoria and beyond. In the 60s and much of the 70s it was grubby. The tracks are properly aligned, the signalling excellent. In steam days two locos would stand on the platform 12 side of Victoria to bank freight up Miles Platting. By 1969 it was two Type 2 Sulzers, revving continuously, on the same duty. And how green everything is, good weather or not! A fine video.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks as always GL. For some reason it all looked pristine in that video but it doesn’t always, a lot depends on the route I guess. I think the weather did lift the video and as you say, everything looked “tickets boo”! All the best mate.

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Totally awesome thanks for the cab ride a beautiful area of England!!😎🚆🚆🚆🚆🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated Christopher 👍

[@nevillegreen135]

Hi Don .I have missed your cab rides it is wonderful to have you back

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Neville, I appreciate that.

[@davidbarrett1487]

Another very enjoyably journey, amazing power of these trains, a beautiful day too? Thanks Don.

[@doncoffey5820]

That really was a nice day, I remember it clearly. Cheers David.

[@WHITTONZ]

well worth the wait! Thank you for your time and effort, much appreciated

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure Billy, thank you!

[@philippenaluna2312]

Good to see you back, Don. As you say, you've 'covered' much of the route in previous videos, nonetheless, an enjoyable run. What a bonus to have a glorious late spring day to be working that trip. I guess apart from the light' comments, the train was all but running ECS with what looked like a very light passenger loading. Thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

It was just too good not to show it Phillip.

[@memofrf]

Emotional times. Beautiful work. Thank you.

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m not sure what you mean but I appreciate the positive feedback 👍

[@AndyGabrielPowell]

Grateful thanks to Mrs. C. for letting you out occasionally Don! Living here in the USA at the moment, I need all the distraction I can get. Thanks for providing this.

[@doncoffey5820]

That was one of my work days, well kind of work, I love it really.

[@michaelgamble296]

The most wonderful thing about your Railway videos is the instant escape from the reality of Covid as portrayed by Boris and his Cohorts . . . . then back to a real-time travel with no background music other than that provided by the train. Thank you, Don, for this! Thank you also for proving odd bits of information such as the length of that tunnel and the diverging and converging tracks from wherever.

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure Michael. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesterrill1938]

Can not get over how clean the R.O.W. and country is...

[@doncoffey5820]

It just seemed a perfect day James.

[@josedasilva8924]

Excellent quality. So good to have you back with new videos. Hope you are doing well in this crazy times.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Jose. Much appreciated. More videos soon, keep safe.

[@RichardASK]

This is the first of your videos, that I've watched Don, but it definitely won't be the last. Superb. Well done Sir.

[@doncoffey5820]

Welcome aboard! Thats very kind Richard, thank you.

[@arob802]

Just spent an enjoyable few days in York . Previously we would have driven from Manchester. After watching your wonderful videos over the last 12 months we decided to travel by train from Manchester Victoria. Very enjoyable and stress free . We have been converted .

[@doncoffey5820]

It’s a pity we don’t have onboard catering at the moment as there’s something quite civilised by having a drink and something to eat on the move.

[@trainmanbob]

Superb Don, just superb. A very happy 2021 to you. Cheers, Bob

[@doncoffey5820]

Hip Bob. Good to hear from you - same to you too.

[@Rollin-Rant]

Fantastic video, beautiful scenery, very nice, thank you 😊

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Paul.

[@drdoolittle5724]

Superb having you 'back', so to speak!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@robertjamesgreen]

What a fantastic video. After the day I've had this is just what I needed to relax. A train journey and some great scenery. Thanks for sharing

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it. We need some sunshine don’t we.

[@johnthompson5034]

Many thanks Don I could almost feel the sun on my back. Looking forward to many more great videos in the new year.

[@doncoffey5820]

It does have a lifting effect to see that weather doesn’t it John. Thanks for watching.

[@ricwilki6254]

Love these videos. My way of getting out and about during another lockdown.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you like them!

[@colinsmith6611]

Although we have seen your previous views of this journey I find something new and interesting every time I see this route either on video or from actually riding the line. Thanks for sharing.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Colin. If you ride it you will know how scenic it is so hopefully the view from the front adds something to it. I’m just editing a new trip from Hull to Manchester so coming the other way. Its out on the 20th Feb.

[@theologicalfi]

Mr. Coffey, I'm watching this as I knit and enjoying the journey so far. The beautiful sunny day makes it even better. Your text commentary is really interesting, too. =) Thank you for making this, and I hope all is well with you! =)

[@doncoffey5820]

That’s very kind thank you. I try to add items of interest for many different tastes. Thanks for the feedback.

[@meijiturtle3814]

Excellent and informative video with top class camera work.

[@doncoffey5820]

You know what, I shot that back in early May and then filed it away forgotten. It was only after being stuck for something to edit I dug it out and realised how good it was! Just about the nicest footage I’ve ever had!!!

[@hamshackleton]

Such crowds on the stations! :-) I'm glad you are posting again, after being ripped off.

[@doncoffey5820]

The politics of the railway! Take care buddy.

[@robertcoleman4861]

Hi don,beautiful pictures on a perfect day thank you stay safe cheer's bob.

[@doncoffey5820]

Hi Bob. Yes, the weather was very lifting during these dark daysI thought. Never mind it will all come good soon - all the best mate.

[@Bronzrider]

your vids are some of my favorites...but today after 21 min and at least a dozen forced ads and ones i could skip ..i just cant watch anymore for today...its exhausting... but i love how much information you provide ...some of the best train vids on youtube...I will finish this another day ... its weird not seeing 100s of people at the stations..but the scenery and all is really nice... i would spend a lot of time on trains if i ever get to visit england ...stay well Don

[@doncoffey5820]

I agree they are i pain but they make money for charity. I give the revenue to charity. Google seem to lay them on a bit thick though. Sorry about that.

[@stevogenix1411]

Suburb - thank you! That was excellent as always. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josesal]

Great lonesome video, and very informative foot notes. Thanks for the share Don, really miss these videos.

[@doncoffey5820]

More to come soon José.

[@karlwilliams8773]

It's not quite as quick as the 2000mph unit😂. As ever Don another enjoyable production 👍

[@doncoffey5820]

I slowed down a bit so you could see Karl ;-)

[@pwiller7980]

A very pleasant journey and beautiful views. So much different to the south east. Thanks for the video.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BS25BaldEagle]

Another great video Don, filmed in perfect conditions and crystal clear. Makes everywhere look lovely. It is odd to see platforms so eerily quiet. Thanks for this interesting journey, dry enjoyable.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it BE. Another premier tomorrow but gloomy weather this time!

[@playpaulbee]

Thanks Don, beautiful day, this time last year I was getting a TPE unit between Picc and Vic, the Nova 1's were on the 06:34 to Newcastle, a comfy two mile ride before gettin a local up to Castleton, I'm missing train travel so much!

[@doncoffey5820]

It’ll all come right Paul. It is depressing but we’ll get there.

[@ConfusedOxygen]

As I can get to york by train in under 45 minutes, I know if I ever need to get to Manchester this is the way to go! Great video, loved it,

[@doncoffey5820]

York to Manchester is about 1:20 which is also far more relaxing than driving 👍

[@mrdickywaters]

What is it about trains that we find intriguing? i always remember first seeing a train, i was around 2-3 and me old man would take me for a stroll in the buggy, and wed walk over the line between margate and ramsgate, and he lifted me up and i saw what i thought was some kind of yellow faced robot or machine just hurtling underneath us and its so vivd to this day. Is it the tracks as well? how they interlink, cross over, junctions, its very mesmerising watching them. Anyway, thanks for all your efforts again Don, must be a joy to drive trains. x

[@doncoffey5820]

I consider myself very fortunate Richard. I share the fascination and with planes too. I can’t resist looking up.

[@barryedmund8015]

Great to see you back Don,Beautiful video

[@doncoffey5820]

Much appreciated Barry. The next one is a couple of years old but it’s never before seen footage.

[@rubyait]

Must have slept for a month. I apologize for not viewing this earlier, Don. Terrific video. I wish all my railway videos were as clean as this. I had a job that I enjoyed most days. That IS a plus, for sure. Thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

Hi Thomas. Good to hear from you. Yes, not everyone appreciates their job as a train driver but I sit in a great big air conditioned cab and watch Yorkshire go by. They even insist on paying me which is a bonus!!! Keep safe my friend and keep in touch.

[@danielkingham9045]

Hi Don,,,, when are you going to give us a run from York to Blackpool via Burnley (Manchester Rd) this is an exciting route which runs via Hebden Bridge up along the Copy Pit line to Rose Grove ,Accrington and Blackburn further along to Preston and Blackpool .....

[@doncoffey5820]

That was on the agenda before coronavirus Daniel but as it stands now, I honestly can’t say.

[@danielkingham9045]

@@doncoffey5820 ,,,,, thanks for your prompt answer. May I suggest that sometime in the Future that a visit to Preston PSB and film a train e.g from Hebden Bridge to wherever e.g (1B??) or even (2M??) I was many a year ago up there and just love the way the points,signals and track circuits and train describer hop from one section to another,,,, thanks again for your time

[@19TheChaosWarrior79]

@@doncoffey5820 I live along the east Lancashire line. It's not that exciting or am I just too used to it 😝

[@Leodisdude]

@52.56 Popping out of the tunnel at Morley... 5 minutes walk from my house. @120.34 The supermarket on the right is built on the site of where the East Coast mainline used to branch off towards Selby (Chaloners junction) @120.50 Dringhouses pond and orchard on the left. Used to go with my dad and grandad in the early 1980s. They went fishing and I’d train spot all day... Deltics and all.

[@doncoffey5820]

That’s right yes, Challoners Whin.

[@stuartscaife9313]

Great video. A trip across the north offers a taste of the exotic during the dark days of lockdown. Thank you.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Stuart. I think the weather in that video has a lifting effect on us all. It will come back with a better year soon.

[@Trainsforlife89]

Dear sir, thank you for the amazing ride. I thoroughly enjoyed this picturesque part of the UK, slightly different from Kent, where i lived for a year. I must say i felt a bit sad seeing EMR HSTs in storage at Neville Hill depot. The 185 is a fantastic powerful little demon and one could not ask more in terms of performance. I plan on enjoying much more of your work. Greetings from a fellow train driver, albeit a ''fresh'' one, from Greece!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you and welcome to the driving grade.

[@petergroves9343]

Another great video Don, brightened up a dull day, stay safe 🚅🚅🚅🚅

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks, you too Peter. Take care.

[@georgeronn1263]

Another fantastic video Don. Thank you.

[@doncoffey5820]

Very welcome George, glad you liked it.

[@fetchstixRHD]

Happy (belated) New year! 13:38 damn, that signal was quite hidden by those branches! I would hate to be trying to find it without AWS (or even with it for that matter!) Gotta also say 28:07 it’s amazing when you compare headlights through the ages how little light older lights provided (if they were fitted at all!) especially watching some of the older Underground cab rides, I wouldn’t want to be there either 😂

[@doncoffey5820]

I know the signal you mean without even looking. It used to be worse than that but they brought it back from the crossing in a recent reksignalling scheme. The lights are fantastic now - much better than the footage would suggest but the camera is hopeless at showing it.

[@paulgalyet5308]

Much enjoyed, thanks for sharing Don.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, thank you.

[@markanthony4655]

Good to see you back. I have missed the Don Coffey Driver's Eye "Railtours"

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Mark. I nearly stopped for a variety of reasons but after some thought and feedback from subscribers, I decided to do a few more. How it will work out remains to be seen.

[@jbz2079]

Another very enjoyable video, thanks Don and a very Happy New year.

[@doncoffey5820]

Same to you! Thanks John.

[@rwm2986]

Thanks Don. As good as ever and well worth waiting for.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it RWM.

[@pablorobertodurso8892]

Amazing video. Incredible view from the conductor cab . What we miss seating in the coaches LOL

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, I get the best seat on the train Pablo ;-)!!!

[@sebhoward6674]

Amazing countryside!!! Breathtaking!!! I cant believe how Diesel powered Trains gain speed so quickly these days!

[@doncoffey5820]

The 185s were built for hill climbing Seb and they are not quite as quick as a modern electric but yes, they do get up to speed quickly. The sunny day makes that video.

[@rogerclark5869]

Thanks for putting this up. Needed something like this on a night like this. Stay Safe

[@rogerclark5869]

And fantastic weather

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, we need a bit of sun don’t we.

[@Spankbucket]

A truly brilliant video. Thanks for posting it!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it Bernie.

[@richardwestwell4902]

Thank you Don for a lovely video and New Year Greetings from the Philippines. My Filipino partner was most impressed!!

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m grateful to both of you for watching Richard. I guess it gives a good view of our country. I’m afraid the weather is rather gloomy in the next video.

[@theteacaddy2766]

Thanks Don for another interesting and informative video I truly enjoy watching them. All the best for the 2021. Can we expect more videos this year.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes you can. I very nearly threw the towel in but due to feedback I’ve decided to do what I can. I have some older footage I can work on and some irons in the fire. Keep an eye on the community page or the Facebook group.

[@busdriverm]

Excellent as always Don!

[@doncoffey5820]

I appreciate that

[@patriceroulleau551]

Bravo . Très belle vidéo avec un cadrage parfait . Salutations respectueuses .

[@doncoffey5820]

C'est très apprécié, merci.

[@robertdavies4741]

Thanks Don, really enjoyed the video.

[@doncoffey5820]

Very welcome Robert, much appreciated.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

G'Day Don.Great to see you back on the tracks.

[@doncoffey5820]

Great to hear from you Richard. I hope you are keeping safe over there. Take care.

[@bugelfalte6320]

Amazing video, superb quality. All the best from Bavaria!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you like them and stay safe over there. Thanks for watching.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

What's the noise at about 41:54, just as you enter the dive-under after Bradley Junction? Looks like there's some kind of trackside beacon or something on the left?

[@hoagy_ytfc]

The sound drops in pitch, so it seems like it's coming from the trackside kit, and there's a correspondong Doppler effect on it?

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Seems to repeat the sound at 42:00 with a similar trackside item.

[@doncoffey5820]

There is an explanation in the York Diversion video David. They are trackside warning sirens that are operated by the passage of trains. When track workers are in the area they switch them on and treadle switches are operated by the train wheels. If you look at the video you will see them on head level posts by the line.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

@@doncoffey5820 Great, many thanks Don!

[@derrickgreen9020]

This was a fabulous run Don and made my day. I played back your journey on my iPad and matched it (pausing occasionally!)with the Train Simulator World on my PS4, running in parallel on the Trans Pennine route Manchester to Leeds😂...except I was in a 60s Class 45 diesel era!😀. It didn’t accelerate as quick as your modern diesel needless to say. The speed restrictions seem pretty similar still though but there wasn’t an IKEA in those days! I messed up at Dewsbury station halt, drifting past a red signal the producers had slipped in, causing a SPAD. Never mind...a good chance to try your 200 mph return trip😂.

[@doncoffey5820]

Blimey Derrick, thats tea and biscuits with the boss! I’ll let you off if you SPAD at 2000mph ;-)

[@steviep1965]

Another great video Don and the HD is really noticeable. 👍

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Stephen. Yes, the longer it sits on KZbin the better it buffers up. If you freeze it you can see the individual pieces of ballast.

[@tweed532]

As many others have mentioned, a welcome return and a nice crisp video and I must say the audio was a welcome change in the headphones to rocket launches and truck pulls (!). Mind the HD video did enhance the need for a tin of paint on the steel plate @3.37 in, Ordsall Chord, River Irwell. Or is that dusty rusty stuff called 'Patina' now a days?. Keeps safe all...

[@doncoffey5820]

Haha - designer patina!!! I’d prefer to see some nice olive green paint but that seems to be the modern way. I do like the eclectic mix of structures and buildings though, I think it adds a lot of interest. Take care.

[@fritssontrop7285]

Beautiful landscape! As a Dutchman I wonder why so large parts are not electrified. Nevertheless great looking trains!

[@doncoffey5820]

There’s a lot of it and the costs are high but they keep working through it Frits 👍

[@derrickjones8149]

Sorry missed the Premiere, but this looks beautiful so far. Cheers, Don! :o)

[@doncoffey5820]

No worries Derrick, glad you managed to catch up with it. Another video soon.

[@spatrompete2601]

@42:53 you see lots of Metal in the middle of the Track what are they for ? I was always wondering:-)

[@doncoffey5820]

Its very often new rail waiting to be fitted or old rail waiting to be collected for scrap.

[@spatrompete2601]

@@doncoffey5820 thx I thought there have something todo with guidance for heave cargo

[@dave1001]

What a great journey and during first lockdown better air quality too

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Dave. We can look forward to better days I hope.

[@robertjewell6146]

Wow! Surreal not to see traffic and people, but amazingly beautiful. Sure glad someone had the sense to keep a lot of drivers qualified by running 'essential services' during the panicdemic.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, at the time we didn’t know how long things would be like that so we were lucky that the railway responded.

[@seggy224]

Thanks Don. Really enjoyed that superb countryside. I noticed that after Church Fenton there was a series of piles driven at the left of the line for a distance which i have rarely seen before. Are they to prevent subsidence?

[@doncoffey5820]

They are soggy yes but in particular because they are preparing for some heavy engineering up there at the moment. They will shortly close two tracks and electrify them then on completion, they will close the second two and do the same. All the track and bridges are beefed up in preparation.

[@harrybroughton4999]

26:31 I'm wondering if anyone could tell me whether this passing loop at Diggle is used by anything? I only ask as I know that up until very recently the signal box was manned 24/7, and I can only assume this was for the loop, but I've never seen a train sat in it.

[@doncoffey5820]

I can tell you it is used occasionally. Usually for light engines, inspection trains and the water better in Autumn. This is because it is quite short. The box is open 24/7 to this day. It will eventually go to the ROC but is serves quite nicely if there is an incident of some sort on the tunnel.

[@nige-g]

Perfect, and the weather's not bad either. 👌

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Nige. 👍

[@richardditchburn3853]

Don, another masterpiece. The HD footage really brings out the colours of the season as we travel through the valleys. I find it particularly interesting how the buildings melt into the countryside. I only wish that on my travels in GB many years ago, on a BritRail Pass, that I knew of the beauty of these lines between Leeds and Manchester. As it was limited my North/South travels to the LNER Question: Back in 1967, I seem to remember a different layout to Manchester Victoria. A set of East facing terminating lines, a set of West facing terminating lines and a couple of super long through lines. Am I correct? I remember a trip from York to Manchester, and then another train to Chester and North Wales. Still the stomping grounds, and maybe the last for steam.

[@doncoffey5820]

I was always a “north west man” in my Northern Rail days Richard and the wonders of the Eastern Region only came when I joined Transpennine Express. You are quite right about Victoria, it was a labyrinth of roads and bays at one time. It was rationalised in the period of railway decline and now of course it’s a major pinch point.

[@Kaname1981]

love the ride keep it up there a joy to watch.

[@doncoffey5820]

Thank you Chris.

[@lesliebradshaw1408]

Many thanks Much appreciated Happy New Year to you all

[@doncoffey5820]

Same to you Les, thanks.

[@zachduke8830]

Well done don fantastic video

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it Allan. Much appreciated.

[@geoffdickinson5903]

Excellent trip as usual. Nice clear video.

[@doncoffey5820]

I’d forgotten I’d got it!!! Just about the best footage Ive ever had.

[@drummerboy1390]

That was fantastic. Many thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@samuelfellows6923]

At 41:54, and 42:00 the train passes 2 alarms at the track side - both are sounding, what are they for? 🤨

[@doncoffey5820]

They are called TOWS (train operated warning system) Samuel. If there are men working in the vicinity, they go and switch them to active and they sound that alarm when the train approaches. It gives them more chance to stand clear.

[@stevebarbier5602]

Another quality video, thank you.................

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video as always!

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Henry.

[@infohound41]

Really glad Manchester and North are finally getting more investment and electrification - although I do still wish they'd get on and build Crossrail 2!

[@doncoffey5820]

Crossrail and HS2 in my opinion 👍. No point cancelling it once it is in progress.

[@alanmorris9425]

Really informative, thank you

[@doncoffey5820]

My pleasure Alan. Take care.

[@MrPussycat9]

Absolutely watching these videos is better than therapy at the moment (and cheaper.) All your wonderful uploads are a distraction from the current environment. Thanks, and looking forward to any new ones. Are you able to film the GWR services? I used to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Paddington on a regular basis when they went via Cheltenham Spa, but I think that they now travel via Bristol Parkway

[@doncoffey5820]

I had an appointment to film with GWR las year but everything fell to pieces with the virus. I may get in touch with them this year to see if they’ll film on my behalf.

[@adriandean464]

Yet another fine video! Would you ever consider doing a Manchester to Plymouth drivers eye view?

[@doncoffey5820]

I can’t promise anything at the moment Adrian. Thinks are chaotic on the railway at the moment so I don’t know how things will turn out. There will be more but quite where to I can’t say at the moment.

[@1960imp]

Such a beautiful day for filming. many thanks for your efforts. Quite a few places where it can be seen the formation was wider once, bridges have been taken out, and so on. It is interesting to try and imagine what the network would look like if Dr. Beeching's axe hadn't been applied quite so liberally. One question - when does a bridge become a tunnel?

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks Ian. Yes Mr Beeching did do a necessary thing as there were so many routes that simply were not being used but he did go a bit crazy with the ones that were too. Regarding tunnels, there are no fixed rules but as a general guide, bridges are covered and tunnels are bored. There are some kind of exceptions so for instance, if the ground is very soft, they might do a “cut and shut”. This is where they construct the tunnel in a cutting then bury it rather than risk a cutting caving in.

[@davidwinkle4168]

Just like a Sunday afternoon drive!

[@doncoffey5820]

It was a bit of sunshine though dark days wasn’t it David. Take care.

[@olivierkarlalan7501]

Watching while listening to Manchester's kid Euan Ellis music. Great !

[@doncoffey5820]

And not the hi-def sound of a 185 ;-) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@imranzazai7404]

England is very nice and I am your new subscriber from Afghanistan.

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m glad you like it Imran.