The Railway Swallowed by the Quarries

[@ffrancrogowski6263]

Very good coverage Paul. I didn't know of that underbridge at all at 11:24. That's a good survivor, but no one would really go looking around that part towards Brierlow Grange Farm, because it's so remote. I never knew of that (old) Hindlow station either, but I was of the bridge at the back of Hillhead quarry at 17:12, which did have the nickname of 'Barrel Bridge'. This section of the C&HPR was the hardest hit for being obliterated by quarrying. Drone footage bnilliant together with your other research and assistance with your mate. Many thanks

[@WobblyRunner]

Glad you enjoyed it. I think this was both the most challenging yet satisfying section of the CHPR.

[@chrischapman7514]

A great video again good documentry and history hope you dont run out Paul really enjoy these videos.

[@WobblyRunner]

Thanks Chris. Im going to be so sad when this series eventually finishes and I run out of miles :(

[@nick8772]

You're a lot more tenacious than I am! I particularly enjoyed this one as I got as far as the quarry and turned back, defeated (as I think I commented in your previous CHPR vid). I'll have to watch again with my map open to get my bearings properly. Thanks again for uploading these. 🙏👍

[@WobblyRunner]

Cheers Nick, It's a pleasure. Glad you're enjoying them.

[@nick8772]

Just watched eps11&12 with my Explorer map. Found the turning triangle, put two fingers on it and spread them to zoom! 😂🙄

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Another fascinating film about a line I know(knew) nothing about. Amazing that so much can be seen, if you know what to look for. I know we need stone, but the quarry scars on that landscape are immense.

[@WobblyRunner]

You're right. They are huge. Maps dont do them justice, when you get up close and see the depth they've gone down too.

[@Carolb66]

Fab part 11! That tunnel 200 years old amazing Paul. If you know where to look you find what you are looking for! 😊❤👍

[@WobblyRunner]

Thanks Carol. Big thumbs up to Phil. I've got to give credit to Phil for that one 😄

[@Carolb66]

@@WobblyRunner oh yes sorry! Thanks to Phil. 😊😁♥️

[@juliesneap2288]

From other published info. The early trucks had an end door so it was necessary to turn the truck,or the whole train ,so that the end door was uphill on the inclines to prevent the load sliding out. That was the reason for the triangle. 17:13

[@swipewrite]

The triangle was used to turn wagons that had doors on one side only and had to be the correct way round when reaching their loading or unloading places.

[@WobblyRunner]

Great stuff. Cheers for confirming.

[@maestromanification]

Great video Paul. I knew it followed contours like a canal but didn't realise it was so twisty That tunnel on the current line is mad, I thought Whitwell was weird with the quarry but that one is absolutely bizarre. Imagine that on a model

[@WobblyRunner]

Cheers Russ. I thought Whitwell tunnel too when I first saw the drone shot. It amazes me how it doesnt impact the integrity of the tunnel. You ever driven this section?

[@maestromanification]

@@WobblyRunner I've never really worked in North West other than Cumbria, you'd think tunnel structure would take a pasting due to shocks from explosives in the quarry

[@garethparkin9498]

Thqt bridge youre talking about was probably a culvert or cattle creep

[@richardthompson3747]

Welcome to the Real world. Glad to see you back again. Don't worry about the trolls they are brown bread.Certainly some different scenery. Pennines can be wild.I expect Claire is happy for you. ❤regards to her. TOODLES

[@wideyxyz2271]

👍❤

[@briancooper562]

Laughable sub titles spoil the show.

[@WobblyRunner]

Subtitles?

[@briancooper562]

@@WobblyRunner Sorry but the comment was for another vid I was watching. Failed to exit your vid.

[@WobblyRunner]

@@briancooper562 Cheers Brian :) Phew. I do know the youtube generated subtitles struggles with my northern dialect sometimes.