Scarborough to Leeds on a Class 68

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Don Coffey

Don Coffey

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@timkinder9170
@timkinder9170 5 жыл бұрын
Don - I’ve been watching your videos from Australia for months now - and have to say they are the best cab view vids on YT. Your added comments on the drivers’ skills and processes and meticulous historical research are what sets them apart. I love local hauled trains - I used to love the 50s and 47s that dragged the Hereford-London route which was my local line - and so this brought back happy memories. Thanks for all your efforts in making such quality experiences - like many I’m very impressed - and grateful.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Getting the footage can take a lot of time and effort but comments like this make it all worthwhile. I really appreciate it Tim.
@timkinder9170
@timkinder9170 5 жыл бұрын
You’re also a great ambassador for your employer too - so I hope they pleased with all the positivity you generate (and I acknowledge their contribution in allowing you to film these great videos).
@andrewbarker8027
@andrewbarker8027 Жыл бұрын
I love the response time on this Diesel engine Don. You can hear the clicks on the notches on the throttle and the instant speed at which the motor responds. What a ride.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was in good hands too. Steve knows how to get the best from them.
@andrewbarker8027
@andrewbarker8027 Жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 There was a 68 stopped just short of Batley signal box at the new signal on the down line the other day. Quite a sound as she opened up. Think there may have been an axle counter failure in the tunnel so it was there a while.
@RediscoveringLostRailways
@RediscoveringLostRailways 5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully filmed and highly informative. A real delight to watch. Thank you very much.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
We’ve got some more coming soon.
@paulbutterfield4867
@paulbutterfield4867 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Don for all the time and effort you put in when producing these fantastic videos .
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Very welcome Paul, thank you.
@yvindascanius6061
@yvindascanius6061 5 жыл бұрын
Really nice to see the 68 in active service. That is one good looking machine. Your on-screen comments/information are as good as gold as always. Gives usa wider view of the work of a train driver, and he has the best view of any office in the world. Prove me wrong!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
I can’t! I consider myself very lucky to have this job! Glad you enjoyed it.
@rjds1800
@rjds1800 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video on a mostly familiar line. Glad the Class 68/Mk5A sets are keeping the loco hauled action alive. Like the 125 HST's, what I consider 'proper trains', it makes the journey that bit more special in my humble opinion. Thanks for the informative videos. 👍
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Very welcome.
@davidcowie2462
@davidcowie2462 5 жыл бұрын
As usual, Don, another interesting and informative video. It is a privilege to be able to sit in the cab and see so much. It is good that people all over the world can see parts of my beautiful native county of Yorkshire. You mentioned the word “riding”, it simply means a third, hence the three tidings. (Not counting Winifred Holtby’s South Riding!)
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Yes I had a little read about the ridings when I was researching it. Interesting stuff.
@stevewareing8525
@stevewareing8525 5 жыл бұрын
The acoustic insulation on the class 68 is amazing considering there is a V-16 CAT purring and sometimes growling away just a few feet behind the cab. Fantastic video.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. It is acceptable in the 68 cab but there is no forgetting that engine is on the other side of the bulkhead door.
@sic22l
@sic22l 4 жыл бұрын
@Don Coffey Still it seems to be much quieter than Traxx diesel which is quite something.
@shamus2503
@shamus2503 5 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure traveling on the 68 from Manchester to Leeds yesterday, a very comfortable journey!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, quite nice. I had a ride on a 802 the other day which was also nice.
@noelanderson6625
@noelanderson6625 5 жыл бұрын
What a trip down memory lane, I at one time lived 5mins walk from Cross Gates station,I now live in OZ lol..Keep up the good work.......Thank you !!!!!!!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Noel.
@andrewholloway231
@andrewholloway231 4 жыл бұрын
That was a super fine video, I thoroughly enjoyed it and thank you to everyone involved in the making of it. Cheers.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew.
@JR-SCOOT
@JR-SCOOT 5 жыл бұрын
Great trip Don. Thanks for producing this video and the information you gave us along the way. Most enjoyable.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. More soon.
@drummingriffin
@drummingriffin 5 жыл бұрын
Always relaxing, always informative. Thank you for uploading Mr. C.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated.
@David330ify
@David330ify 5 жыл бұрын
Once again Don great video and information. Really enjoyed and thanks for all the hard work putting it together. Love the class 68.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers David.
@keithgrafton3067
@keithgrafton3067 4 жыл бұрын
First class video again Don very enjoyable, that class 68 engine sound gives you every confidence of its capabilities, loved the line about bold drivers and old drivers, that took me back somewhat, stay well in these difficult times.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Keith.
@colbrazier
@colbrazier 5 жыл бұрын
Another excellent edition Don, ever more informative. What a fabulous station York is!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
It warrants a little walk round it to appreciate the detail Colin. I’ll try and add some photos to the Middlesborough run when I edit it.
@petersellers3806
@petersellers3806 2 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable you always go the extra mile with your added information
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, much appreciated. 👍
@chunkychunks857
@chunkychunks857 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, it's the first one of these ""cab ride videos I've had the patience to watch from beginning to end, the comments pointing out the various track infrastructure and the adjacent buildings &etc. make it almost as good as the real thing, keep 'em coming 👍👍👍
@alanmolyneux5957
@alanmolyneux5957 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent cab ride video thanks. Spent a few days in York during summer doing the 68's to Scarborough. As a Merseysider I look forward to the day they become regular visitors to Liverpool again instead of just one departure at 6.54am.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a question mark on what the 68s will do. A number of them will migrate to a new service to Cleethorpes but luckily for you, it starts at Lime St.
@Railtrotter
@Railtrotter 5 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite British cab video channel on KZbin ! Thanks for your work :)
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Very flattering, thank you.
@StevieSmith77
@StevieSmith77 5 жыл бұрын
Love it. Nice to see my neighbour hood from this perspective. Thank you, especially for the accompanying text/Markers
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Stevie. Glad you enjoyed it.
@martinholmes1730
@martinholmes1730 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice film of the Scarborough to Leeds on a class 68 Loco you did a nice job Don Coffey congratulations from MARTIN HOLMES in Whitby Ontario Canada.....
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin, much appreciated.
@trainmanbob
@trainmanbob 5 жыл бұрын
Another super enjoyble video Don. I must say I was surprised at how quite the 68 is in the cab. Many thanks for your efforts and sharing. Cheers, Bob
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
It might come across as quiet Bob but you are perfectly aware its there ;-)
@andywomack3414
@andywomack3414 Жыл бұрын
Just started the run, and had to look up Caterpillar Locomotive Diesel, and as I suspected, EMD (now Cat) two-stroke. What a sweet sounding motor. I used to watch all the Deltic vids I could find. What a beast.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 Жыл бұрын
They are not popular with the residents - you can hear them miles away.
@deejaytee5481
@deejaytee5481 5 жыл бұрын
Another hit. Don! Thanks to your tireless work , we (of a certain age!) can all vicariously live our dreams of becoming an engine driver!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, the biggest age group of the audience is in the 65+ group which is 24%. I’m in the next one down at 55-64 which is 16% but I’m nearer the top than the bottom - I’ll soon be in the biggest group. I’ll drive trains a bit longer yet. I’ve just passed my annual medical and the rules exam so all good!
@hittitecharioteer
@hittitecharioteer 5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this very much. Splitting the screen, I followed it on Google Earth. Thankyou Don for doing these excellent videos.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve started adding maps on latest videos!
@alexwright2761
@alexwright2761 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome train videos that you provide and producing fantastic views on the front of the train cab !👍😎
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex. Glad you like them.
@burtwallace5909
@burtwallace5909 5 жыл бұрын
Wow , nothing like a new train , the sound of that engine , music to the ears . One thing that seems to be forgotten is the signalling technology , without it ,no railway can run . If you have a look at signalling at Waterloo at it's busiest , mind boggling stuff . They deserve a bloody medal that lot ! Great vid, Don.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
We get some fancy signalling in some locations but for now those old semaphores are sufficient out there.
@robertsmith5970
@robertsmith5970 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting indeed and relaxing too.I travel this route regularly Scarborough to York but good to see the front view for once.
@NeilLavitt
@NeilLavitt 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don for this. Great that you are sharing with annotations - very interesting. Those class 68 locomotives are beasts from the sound of it. They hardly break a sweat!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing things Neil. I’ll be filming from 397s and 802s soon too.
@BS25BaldEagle
@BS25BaldEagle 3 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting journey, thank you for all the hard work you put into making it so good.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much BE.
@timdaugherty5921
@timdaugherty5921 3 жыл бұрын
I love going back to watch these !!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 3 жыл бұрын
I occasionally look back at them myself Tim. I don’t get chance at the time of launching them.
@Cydonius1
@Cydonius1 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. You take me to places I can't go to in person.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
There was a time I would have cheerfully given up an important body part for a ride on the main line and only much allowed me to do it. This way and with the help of these train companies, I’ve been allowed to share the experience.
@xr6lad
@xr6lad 5 жыл бұрын
Don; only recently found your channel but must say I love it. As someone that no longer lives in the UK I love traveling the countryside via your cab visiting both old haunts and new. Plus you include so much information of the areas, track, procedure and stations that as a train buff I find most interesting. I am avidly watching all your vids. Both you and the channel of HinduCowGirl over on the Norwegian railways are equally as great in my books. Keep up the good work.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
HinduCowGirl has been very helpful in sharing information with me and I hope to visit her next year. What I’ve tried to do is vary the information so that by watching them all, it shares something new each time - sort of building up a library of magazines. I’m glad you’ve found us and I’ll be posting many more. You can follow upcoming videos on my community page; kzbin.info/door/8LH7xMAyCSqpClAvTHwJRwcommunity?view_as=subscriber
@ridefast0
@ridefast0 5 жыл бұрын
I was once on a 5-coach train behind a Deltic with a sporty driver. It seems the good old days are coming back again! Thanks for the great video.
@cliffmiller689
@cliffmiller689 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Don. Loved the video and appreciate all the time you took to caption it with your route and area knowledge. I was born, raised and still live in Scarborough so I know the station and it's surrounding area very well, but it has changed so much since my childhood days sat on Westwood wall opposite Falsgrave signal box watching the excursion trains come in and the daily goods coming out of Falsgrave tunnel...now long gone.
@clonking4436
@clonking4436 5 жыл бұрын
Another great production. My number one station York.Many thanks.
@mauricedickinson5395
@mauricedickinson5395 5 жыл бұрын
That was one of the informative videos i have watched latley and thank you . I used to live iv Leeds but now live in Macduff N/E Scotland, yes i enjoyed that.
@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206
@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 5 жыл бұрын
SUPERB video.. Love these class 68's
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Arsene, glad you enjoyed it. I think you are a “regular” now!!
@Megavector2022
@Megavector2022 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome power. Thank you for the upload Don.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 👍
@anthonyhazlewood5788
@anthonyhazlewood5788 5 жыл бұрын
Great video with explanations - Brilliant Don... Keep up the good work..
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Anthony.
@christopherthompson2078
@christopherthompson2078 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Love the countryside .the driver gets to see the four season of the year .better than stuck on a motorway .
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
And Chris, I’ve never appreciated the seasons so much since joining the railway. It looks different every day.
@stewartross1233
@stewartross1233 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always, thank you. Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the team and management who help you to make it all happen.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks and will do. I couldn’t do them without their help.
@Keefa24
@Keefa24 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely video, and thanks for taking us along for the ride. Very informative too, with your commenting. The miscellaneous bits and pieces of metal railway track along the line are just in case track needs to be replaced at some future time, I guess. Stay safe and cheers from me in Australia
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, thats it Keith. The track is waiting installation or removal.
@Oscarstrainspotting
@Oscarstrainspotting 10 ай бұрын
Great video don I love how you have the real sounds unlike other cab view videos
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 10 ай бұрын
Yes, I think it’s important for the best effect 👍
@hugebartlett1884
@hugebartlett1884 5 жыл бұрын
A journey I would otherwise have never seen or enjoyed! Really glad I found this! Good work! And thank you!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found us!
@lesliebradshaw1408
@lesliebradshaw1408 4 жыл бұрын
Many Thank's yet again Don and all those that helped make this excellent Video
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Les, they will see your comment.
@simonjh465
@simonjh465 5 жыл бұрын
What a great video, thanks. You pass Scarborough Terrace on the approach to York where we had our first house. Our cat used to walk up and down the line there, and sometimes go to sleep between the tracks! The trees have grown enormously since the mid 1990s too.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon. Tell your cat off for going on the line - I’d have to hurt him! Its a lovely route down there and it must have been a nice place to live.
@mikeuk4130
@mikeuk4130 3 жыл бұрын
Aye, that were bloody great, Don lad!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 3 жыл бұрын
Eee, Tha't welcome lad ;-) (Read in a Yorkshire accent!)
@murraymartin9009
@murraymartin9009 5 жыл бұрын
I love your vids! Wish we had passenger service here in Canada as good as yours "over there." Def won't be in my lifetime! All the best to you!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Murray.
@rydermike33
@rydermike33 5 жыл бұрын
Another great run, many thanks Don. As Peter says, those big V16's sound wonderful. I'd imagine with a 5 carriage train, the 68's are quite under-stressed. Thanks again.
@davidellis279
@davidellis279 5 жыл бұрын
I've travelled on one of these 68s and the acceleration from a standing start is incredible, I'd no idea they were Cat Powered, I've driven 2 Cat Powered Foden 8 Wheeled lorries which were outstanding to drive and totally reliable, I did over 500,000 miles in those two trucks with no engine problems whatsoever so it's no wonder they use CAT engines in these.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
I used to drive Fodens - but with Gardner 180s! Sandbach Ramblers we used to call them ;-)
@davidellis279
@davidellis279 5 жыл бұрын
Don Coffey. Hi Don, if you thought the Gardner 180s were slow you should have tried the 200 and 230 Turbo Gardners running at 30 tonne gross in the Buxton Hills. They were a joke and downright dangerous because other trucks were constantly trying to overtake me because of the slow progress I was making, the Rolls 280 Fodens were brilliant until CAT came on the scene and evened things up a little.
@OldSchool-px1xk
@OldSchool-px1xk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir, for posting this awesome video. I come from Germany and therefore, being a country of mostly electric trains, we no longer have the pleasure to listen to diesel power on rails. Railways in England, for me that is mostly the Heathrow Express to London, a nice EMU but nothing to be compred with these trains. Keep on riding and filming and thanks again
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thats very kind thank you. I spent much time in Germany before I joined the railway. I worked for a company in Bad Camberg.
@Korschtal
@Korschtal 5 жыл бұрын
We still have the Br218's thrashing through Baden-Württemberg, which make a nice change from the (admittedly very nice) Electric units that provide much of the services here.
@john45305
@john45305 5 жыл бұрын
Great for you to mention the Railcam Cameras at Holgate. I am a member of Railcam. Thanks for yet another great cab ride, may you keep doing them.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely John.
@leswells4040
@leswells4040 3 жыл бұрын
A great experience..love your wry sense of humour..
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Les. It gets me into trouble at times ;-)
@midnightstar8378
@midnightstar8378 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Scarborough to York line is one of my favourites
@brucewilliams8714
@brucewilliams8714 5 жыл бұрын
A classic, Don. Thanks a lot. I'd never done Scarborough-York, and York-Leeds the other way, in the dark behind Duchess of Hamilton in January 1984, on the return from a special Settle-Carlisle day excursion. York-London was diesel-hauled. I was intrigued to see that, apart from different trees and house shape, I could have been travelling through my home state of Victoria, Australia, especially with all the level-crossings.. A video to watch again!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Hello again Bruce, glad you are watching them. The countryside varies considerably depending on the route. I will be bringing you more examples of your old island soon.
@bgpdx1914
@bgpdx1914 5 жыл бұрын
Terrific video & Steve is a great driver. New equipment's a real step up. Thanks!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Oh don’t tell him that ;-). Oh alright then, yes he is good, they actually take a bit of handling those things.
@philipalldred5038
@philipalldred5038 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, another super video with fantastic information on the whole route also a big thanks to Steve for his driving. Glad to see you over came the camera problem with the sloping screen. Thanks again.
@BevMattocks
@BevMattocks 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic - and so very informative. Thank you. I saw this loco being trialled out as I waited on my bicycle at Howsham crossing, I think it was last summer? The signalman told me all about it. I cycle around the area a lot, but today I followed your video on my indoor bike.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
That’s it Matty. They are nearly all in fixed formations but they do occasionally run light engine when needed.
@jmac2031
@jmac2031 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Don, really appreciate your work in making these available.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated.
@degust01
@degust01 5 жыл бұрын
great film..thx for all the info...i did not know the class 68 could go 200 kmh what a diesel!!!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
160 kph, Geert. They are restricted to 100 mph.
@petergroves9343
@petergroves9343 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video & I find the commentary very informative, keep up the great work, also pass on thanks to the guys that help you achieve these 🚄🚆🚄🚆
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter and thanks for acknowledging the guys. I can’t do these videos without their help.
@bartoncessna1
@bartoncessna1 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks very much and keep 'em coming please!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Plenty more to come.
@allantavener7378
@allantavener7378 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video so much more to see than the boring S. E. Railway routes i drive everyday
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye out for the North Wales line on Monday night Allan. I’m sure some footage from your route would be well appreciated too. Do you know who I should ask for permission?
@CS80undermybed
@CS80undermybed 5 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the engine.
@johannperaus6890
@johannperaus6890 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Don! Now you have one more subscription. Upper Austria is watching you too. A really nice video. Unfortunately, my English is not so good, (I have learned it one year only and this is 46 years ago), but I am trying as hard as I can. My work was a Dispatcher from ÖBB. Many greetings from Hans from the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria. Please continue like this. 👍🚂☺
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Your English is superb. Thank you for watching and I hope to visit Austria one day soon.
@bernardflack1360
@bernardflack1360 5 жыл бұрын
many thanks for this wonderful video went many times to scarbrough born in guiseley regards john
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it brought back memories for you.
@simonrichardson5077
@simonrichardson5077 5 жыл бұрын
Superb thanks,i go from Malton-Scarboro ret often but haven`t yet been on the 68,great video
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Before so long, you won’t get a choice Simon. I hope you enjoy it.
@michaelbuckley8880
@michaelbuckley8880 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting on yet another supremely visually stunning video, I shall be waiting for the next one, I do however have a query though (or more like a request really) which is I would love to watch a video (from the drivers eye view) of the journey from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston (or vice-versa). Anyway big thanks to both you and the drivers whom share these journeys.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Its on the cards Michael but I just need more time. It will probably be next year now.
@pamfulcher6037
@pamfulcher6037 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers again Don, super video, I’ve told the wife I’m going back to England so that I can ride on one of these trains . 😄👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚒🇨🇦
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you come over Ron.
@pamfulcher6037
@pamfulcher6037 4 жыл бұрын
Will do mate .
@scottherd1795
@scottherd1795 5 жыл бұрын
Found memories off that town with family holidays . Used to travel down from Edinburgh in the 70s Behring a class 40 and a rake off MK1s. Great to see loco hauled traffic back
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds excellent Scott.
@marklee9650
@marklee9650 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content and information Don a true insight in to one of the things that make this country great, our amazing railway network. Keep it up Don.
@bolllochead
@bolllochead 5 жыл бұрын
I saw one of these units in Scarborough in April. Beautiful things! Looking forward to travelling on one.
@MaterialAmbience
@MaterialAmbience 5 жыл бұрын
I love an engine that sounds just as powerful as it is, a true leviathan. Thanks for the video once again Don, looking forward to more :)
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Working on it Adam.
@elfa7952
@elfa7952 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don for another very informative video. Very interesting as usual.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@PaulinesPastimes
@PaulinesPastimes 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. The trip is like two lines in one with equally lovely scenery. The first half has a completely different character to the second half. The loco looks tough and sounds it too. Cheers.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pauline. I hope it doesn’t sound patronising but I’m really pleased more ladies are following the channel. Yes, the changes in scenery between many of the videos is remarkable.
@PaulinesPastimes
@PaulinesPastimes 5 жыл бұрын
Not patronising at all. I am not a hard core railway enthusiast but certainly appreciate machinery, history and the experience of travelling in a cab through a country I am unlikely to get the chance to visit. Thank you.
@johnhopkinson695
@johnhopkinson695 5 жыл бұрын
Another excellent and informative video. It surprises me that the Leeds-York line has not been electrified.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Hmm, its a sore point John. They promise the earth in a run up to an election then pull 70% afterwards. It takes 3 steps forward and 2 back.
@jimkerr9429
@jimkerr9429 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Steve and you for yet another great video Don. I live in York and my home overlook the Holgte aea of ECML so expect to hear some good sounds soon ! So far only seen the 68's stabled in York station.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
You need blutac under your ornaments Jim! I’ll tell Steve thanks.
@rogerclark5869
@rogerclark5869 5 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for making it so interesting.
@Owencr905
@Owencr905 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Leeds is such a cool station
@theresamcmillan1667
@theresamcmillan1667 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Don and Steve for putting me back in the cab...it's been a few years (I used to drive down here in New Zealand when we still used the DFT (turbo) amoungst other Locomotives for freight services. Is that a turbo I can hear whistling away when Steve notches up? The sound of that lovely CAT grinding away under load makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end!... And I must say Don what a beautiful looking Loco! ...And Steve probably thinks everybody is looking at him...!!!! I note the Engineering on those points as well Don...can you imagine the asymmetric and vertical loads put on those points every time a rail vehicle crosses them at speed... fantastic stuff. Please thank Steve as I know you would not be allowed to do this here for the possibility of distraction. All the very best Gentlemen - please keep them coming! Kind Regards, Dennis (Whangerei, New Zealand).
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis - I’ll tell Steve but I think he will see this. I must say I was kind of surprised by being allowed to film but actually TransPennine Express and the other companies have been fantastic with other companies that we haven’t filmed with yet also being supportive. The 68 does have a huge turbo on it and yes that is what you heard. There is no doubt those points are an amazing feat of engineering.
@couzeukian5122
@couzeukian5122 5 жыл бұрын
I have travelled the York Leeds section behind steam many times and have always wondered what a drivers eye view of the route would be like. Thank you very much for posting such a fantastic video. What did surprise me was the time from York to Leeds. Unless I worked it out incorrectly it was 31 mins. The best run I ever had was behind Leander in 31 mins and that had 11 coaches. I would have thought a 68 with 5 coaches would have been much faster.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
If Steve had opened it up under clear signals it would give very good times Ian. He won’t rush following a train.
@davidlee8309
@davidlee8309 5 жыл бұрын
What a superb video. Thank you for your efforts.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure David.
@vorlonb3
@vorlonb3 5 жыл бұрын
Now had chance to watching it in full, thankyou to you and TPE for making it possible, the information given was entertaining and very enjoyable, and mighty big holders for that 125 junction...well put together.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russ.
@RoroTheDeer
@RoroTheDeer 5 жыл бұрын
Had a surprise run on this beauty last week on the Newcastle run from Liverpool Lime Street, the sound from the engine is chest-shaking and the ride is incredibly smooth. What a fantastic diesel!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
You sure it was a Newcastle run? I think a few of the new 802s have been up there in revenue service.
@vbfg1973
@vbfg1973 5 жыл бұрын
Just adding to the chorus of thanks. Great videos, and always enjoyable. If I lived closer to the centre of Leeds I would no doubt be one of your passengers but it's quicker for me to get to work in Manchester via the Calder Valley
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
We go that way during engineering and through the night. Its a lovely route to drive.
@ufx808
@ufx808 5 жыл бұрын
Catching up watching you videos. Best one yet.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
More on the way 808.
@ramonwilliams5721
@ramonwilliams5721 5 жыл бұрын
Great video I really enjoyed it, the rail line is bottom of garden, and there are four trains with class 68 each day,Kidderminster to Marylebone and they are the only ones that shake the house.but brilliant video.Kind Regards.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are perfectly aware of their presence aren’t you!
@keithlee4718
@keithlee4718 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don another masterpiece.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Keith.
@kittikoko
@kittikoko 5 жыл бұрын
Just had this video recommended in the sidebar - thanks KZbin! Amazing. 👍 Saw a bunch of Driver's Eye View DVDs in a charity shop a few months ago... left to take out some money and by the time I'd got back, they'd already sold them! Still stings. 😅
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Oh well, these videos are free to watch and not only that, by tolerating an advert, you donate to charity every time. I donate 100% of the revenue every month.
@alanhyde8744
@alanhyde8744 4 жыл бұрын
Just a short question Don, would it be possible to include a short section standing behind the driver so that we can all appreciated the skills of driving & operation of the controls.
@joerotchell4882
@joerotchell4882 5 жыл бұрын
Just found this. Sheer brilliance. Thank you. Off to watch the back catalogue. One interesting observation. I haven't driven a train for near on 20 years but instantly found myself resetting the DVD (Vacma peddle is Eurotunnel version) with my right foot. Still got it though!
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it brought back memories - just catch that AWS will you ;-)
@clippermuso
@clippermuso 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work, professional photography with informative, well-researched and interesting commentary. You are a credit to TPE and thank you for taking what must have been a considerable amount of work to create and edit this upload.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 2 жыл бұрын
That’s quite an accolade, I’m glad you appreciate the work.
@werbiewake
@werbiewake 5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this journey many thanks for providing it
@paulwhitear4983
@paulwhitear4983 5 жыл бұрын
Great video again Don. Nice to see views out of the front. Looking forward to the next one.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Monday night Paul.
@jensham1945
@jensham1945 5 жыл бұрын
Not only good, fabulous! Thank you so much. thank you for the video but also for your descriptions and information.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. I think you’ve seen them all!
@markappleby3282
@markappleby3282 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. A very enjoyable watch and sound
@Saxon1947
@Saxon1947 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video top class! 🙂 Lots of interesting facts about the route some i knew some I'd forgotten, live between Strensall and York can hear the 68s in my lounge that's with good double glazing! Once again thank you for the journey
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bob, glad you enjoyed it.
@chrisbell-pctechnician3784
@chrisbell-pctechnician3784 5 жыл бұрын
3755hp of turbocharged CATERPILLAR C175-B 16 cylinder bagpipes making light work of the 5 CAF coaches. Great video as ever.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Its quite musical isn’t it?
@peter9180
@peter9180 5 жыл бұрын
The National Railway Museum at York is an absolute must visit for all rail enthusiasts and everyone else.
@Isochest
@Isochest 5 жыл бұрын
One of my sons went there with some of his friends early this year. He normally has no time for railways but he said he enjoyed the visit
@paulwhitear4983
@paulwhitear4983 5 жыл бұрын
I went there a few years ago. One of the best days I've had for a long time.
@drewsterwa
@drewsterwa 5 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic video, thank you Don.
@doncoffey5820
@doncoffey5820 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Drew. Thanks!
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