Worksop to Nottingham

In this video we follow the ironic story of how a railway line was constructed through necessity in the 19th Century. It fell out of favour after the closure of the coal mines and the run down of coal fired power stations to the point that a section of it was abandoned. The car had won but in a bizarre turn of events, the car choked the area and relief came in the form of the Robin Hood Line. Follow this fascinating journey which passes town and country and we run side by side with NET (Nottingham Express Transit) tram system.

[@MM0IMC]

39:06 I feel a sense of pride when I hear about lines reopening, especially those requiring old tunnels to be reused. It's like 2 fingers to "The Cuts"!

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, a victory for a change and it shows what can be done.

[@silvanski]

I just hopped aboard and am already loving this trip. The information we get along the way makes your videos stand out from other cab rides.

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes, they’ve evolved over the years largely based on feedback from you guys.

[@EM-yk1dw]

One of the railway reinstatement success stories of the 90s ❤

[@doncoffey5820]

Heartwarming isn’t it - for a change!!!

[@johnm2012]

Thanks for covering this route, Don. This is "my" line. I grew up in the Mansfield/Shirebrook area in the '60s and '70s and watched a lot of coal trains use the line. By the time the pits closed I'd moved away to find work and settled in London. I still have family in the area and use the Midland Main Line and the Robin Hood Line when visiting. About 40 years ago I travelled on the High Marnham branch as far as Ollerton on a railtour. The power station was still open, of course, as were several of the coal mines, including Thoresby, which was (I believe) the last one to close. I read that the branch is now used as a test track. It would be fascinating to see footage if that should ever be possible in the future.

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad it brought back memories John. We have to thank Mike Clark and EMR for filming it. Mike had one of my cameras for a while and there are other routes you might like. I’m not sure what there is but it is all scheduled passenger routes rather than a special.

[@MrChris1985]

Great video!! My dad, who passed away in January of this year, was a signalman for 45+ years. He started out along the Linby/ Annesley colliery lines as well as the old signal box that used to be at Lincoln street crossing in basford. It was literally a 10 minute walk from home for him. When the colliery lines closed, he move onto the Nottingham to Lincoln/ Grantham lines.

[@doncoffey5820]

I worked for a haulage contractor when I left school and every one (and more) of those mining towns resonate with me. Signal boxes are dying out but they were very important and your dad was part of it all.

[@Deepak-wr9pt]

Another interesting journey. I look forward to your offerings, they're the ones to beat! Thanks.

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m flattered - thank you.

[@tomward3656]

Another exellent video, always interesting. Thank you Don & most of all thank you to mike clark for allowing the camera in.

[@doncoffey5820]

Here, here. Mike wasn’t well last night so couldn’t join us but he’ll see your comment 👍

[@davidjheathcote]

Excellent production: it's all very clear. Not sure about the one spelling of "Bullwell", though; I think it's always "Bulwell".

[@doncoffey5820]

I sometimes get unwanted help from spell checker.

[@stephendavies6949]

Nobody does it better, Mr C.

[@doncoffey5820]

That reminds me of Carly Simon. I’m flattered, thank you ☺️

[@jessicamorgan3073]

Thanks Don and EMR

[@doncoffey5820]

Cheers Jess. Good to see you.

[@mrsynth503]

Great video ,thank you

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robharris5245]

Looking forward to viewing this as its my local line.

[@ramonwilliams5721]

Enjoyed your new video Don, hope you and family are well.Kind regards🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks, you too Ramon!

[@lordgemini2376]

Great video!

[@doncoffey5820]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@masonlawson649]

Fabulous

[@chaz1550]

Greetings from somewhere in the Peak District. Made it at last.

[@doncoffey5820]

I’ll see you soon Mr L.

[@epj900]

I couldn't drive with that constant rattling!!!

[@doncoffey5820]

I tend to be a bit OCD with rattles but you have to close your mind because they often rattle!

[@thetraininator40]

I've been up and down this line numerous times

[@doncoffey5820]

Yes and thanks for joining the premier.

[@LocoMotion_voyager]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@doncoffey5820]

Thanks 🤗

[@epj900]

"Megawatt Valley" should still be there! producing electricity for us to live by

[@doncoffey5820]

Progress the Ogress but they want to cut emissions so we have to accept it I suppose.

[@colinsmith891]

Don you said NET operates on line of sight but surely they must have signalling for the single line section?

[@doncoffey5820]

I’m sure you’re right Colin. If you watch the Metrolink videos, they use line of sight on street and signalling off but they maintain a six minute service.

[@shanemjrlambie6032]

😊