I love your videos and I always really enjoy watching the ones that go through my neck of the woods. In North Dean woods next to the Greetland junction, there used to be a bench that was in the perfect position to sit and watch the trains go by. A perfect way to spend an hour or so on a sunny day.
@doncoffey5820
10 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! That’s my favourite route to drive too 👍
@peterbattey8263
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another brilliant video, the comments you add are not only informative but also educational too. The two diasters you mention I had never heard about. The time and effort you put into your programmes with so much detail. Superb, absolutely superb.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter. When I do the return trip, I’ll tell the tale of another incident that could have been a lot worse than it was and that involved one of our 185s.
@jslonisch
5 жыл бұрын
Superb. These really are the best cab ride vids on KZitem. Great job.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim.
@kilowagmagnusson4590
5 жыл бұрын
How beautiful is rainy and misty weather! I do wish for more of it; it is very soothing and softening. Bright, burning sunshine and heat? No thank you! Stop complaining!
@peterbuhler1202
5 жыл бұрын
Cannot express how much I look forward to these gems, really enjoyable. As for the weather it just suited the early morning start and looked great, pulling out of the station at the start reminded me of an early 60's British crime movie, dark & misty. Thanks so much for all the trouble you go to so as we can learn as we travel with you. Regards Pete
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete. Yes it did have a”moody” look about it. In my new software I can add old Pathe type effects!!! I can’t even switch it on just yet its so complicated.
@davidcowie2462
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don for the privilege of riding in your cab, and being given so much interesting information. Once again, I marvel at the amount of human effort went into the construction of the line. I feel slightly guilty as being one of those sound asleep whilst you were busy working!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it hurts when the alarm sounds at 2.00am but it soon passes after a shower. Bed time is around 6 or 7.00pm for that one!!!
@5mnz7fg
5 жыл бұрын
Very atmospheric with this gloomy light, particulary in the beginning. As you watch, you feel the urgent need for a good cup of hot and strong coffee...
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
It does feel like that but it was actually quiet worm. I’ll get some winter footage when I get chance.
@yelsmlaugh
4 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 Your typo was my nickname in primary school.
@Bigbro28
4 жыл бұрын
This would have to be one of the best ‘Driver’s Eye View’ channels on KZitem. Thanks for doing a great job in keeping us entertained and informed. 🐨🇦🇺
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin. There will be more coming this year.
@chrisbodum3621
4 жыл бұрын
Christ, I'm addicted now. The timing and flow of the information is always engaging and interesting. None of that getting off at stations and chatting to folk malarkey, just a proper bloody railway journey ! Thanks.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
No hanging about Chris, we’ve got people to move! Glad you enjoyed it mate.
@MrAuriga67
5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Don, and its great to see you supporting a charity. As a "signalling enthusiast" I do appreciate your comments as to the signal workings, as also the commentary about the line and points of interest.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I try and mix up the subjects where I can so all the videos don’t get monotonous.
@philipalldred5038
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don for the most interesting information about the Trans Pennine area, as someone living in Kent its good to learn about other parts of the UK as one cant get about nowadays its my way of seeing this great country of ours. Thanks again Don keep up the good work.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
And thanks to you for being a regular Phillip. More coming soon.
@philipalldred5038
5 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 Great looking forward to it
@edwinholland6149
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, presentation is to a high standard and carries a wealth of relevant information via the feed at the bottom of the screen. Speaking as an ex driver from 70s/80s, 'leaves on the line' have always been an issue but I feel have become more so with the demise of loco hauled services and introduction of lighter multiple units. The lineside vegetation is also allowed to encroach much much closer to the running line than it ever would have been in my time. Many thanks for an enjoyable video, I still miss the 'footplate' even after all these years !
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Edwin. I could retire now but I’m enjoying myself so I’ll keep going “until it hurts”!
@rwm2986
5 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant example of the 'gold standard' of railway videos - thanks Don.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you for the feedback RWM.
@alecoldroyd6213
2 жыл бұрын
Another trip down memory lane through the landscape of my childhood. The highlight of this route as amid was Luddenden Foot station... Still lit by oil/gas lamps, there was a porter who greeted trains with the cry of "Lurft"... (Luddenden Foot, but years of abbreviation had taken its toll)! Every time I head that way in my truck, all I can hear in my head is... " Lurft"! Another superbly shot and presented vid! Thank you!
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
I drove down there only last week with a set of empties for Ardwick. I love that sloping stone bridge and the wall that formed the back of the station is still there. Lurft! I’ll remember that 😉👍
@ottomaier7127
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, excellent Tipps. Thank you, without this, I'd never knew about this nice area, Calder Valley.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
There will be some new footage down there soon.
@TheSpitfiregoggles
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this video Don, I found it when looking for information about the Summit Tunnel fire. I haven't visited the area since the late 1980s (and then only went as far as Littleborough) but it seems to have changed hugely since then! All the very best, Simon.
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon. I’ve been lucky enough to organise talks by Donald Reid who was the engineer in charge of investigating the wreckage of the tanks involved so was privy to some detailed first hand information. He also had samples of the melted bricks from the tunnel lining.
@grahamwalls9379
11 ай бұрын
Another very good video from you . Pity about the weather but it didn’t impede vision too much . Look forward to another one soon . Thank you for all the information , you put on the bottom of the screen .
@doncoffey5820
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Graham.
@patrickwilliamjohnson813
5 жыл бұрын
A really interesting journey, thank you. I was a young Constable at 'Happy Valley' in the early 1960's and can recall the efforts of double headed Jubilees/Black Fives as they pulled away from the stop at Sowerby Bridge. Often caught an evening Newcastle-Liverpool express from Wakekfield Kirkgate to Sowerby Bridge. The signal box there was one of the only places you could find humanity in the middle of the night at weekends.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick, thats really interesting because of course, I drive the Liverpool express’s frequently. We mainly go via Huddersfield but during engineering we also use the Calder Valley. I’ve got a book of that line and some of the views are unrecognisable. I thought the Happy Valley series were superb and anybody watching them will recognise the locations. I’ll talk about the Wainhouse Tower in the return journey.
@patrickwilliamjohnson813
5 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 I wonder if you would answer a couple of questions. With this modern mode of traction do drivers work their way up a 'link' or are the certified for 'route availability'?
@philoshaughnessy906
3 жыл бұрын
Its always interesting to watch. I have to say I find it quite restful and de-stressing. Thanks for posting. Safe travelling.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Same to you Phil, thanks.
@walriley48
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Manchester's Victorian industrial architecture, especially the way the high level railways bisect the city itself. Thanks for a brilliant vid.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I love the mix of buildings from old to new.
@phoenix123392
4 жыл бұрын
i really loved that. i get the best seat in the house he he. thank you don for sharing these beautiful videos.. my best friend who lives in the uk watch these as she is shielding at the moment so she really love's them. take care and god bless you..from the usa
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
I’m pleased that you and your friend enjoy them. There will be another soon.
@kennethmohan7637
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Don, can I just say I marvel at your work. Living here in Ireland our rail network leaves a lot to be desired but being a frequent visitor to Manchester and riding both a Train and Metro I love being able to relate to your adventures . Even bought myself the track map plan series and was able to follow this route step by step. Keep up the great work sir.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kenneth. I’m glad you find them interesting.
@drewsterwa
5 жыл бұрын
Yet another wonderful and informative video, thank you. I watch your videos all the time so the charities will benefit, so nice of you to do this.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Drew. Google cough up around the 25th so I’ll publish on the community page how well its done.
@followthetrawler
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ride through some amazing countryside. I don't even hate the rain (I do come from Manchester so used to that) but I think I would have to carry some glass cleaner if I were lucky enough to be driving. Hate the wiper chatter and smears :) Thanks Don, great run.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
I meticulously clean the screen with glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth before mounting the camera but some of the wiper blades just drive you and me nuts. I’ll get better footage in good light one of these days.
@johncollins8071
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don. This is a belter, and I never realised you could access Huddersfield from the eastbound Calder Valley route. I especially liked the atmospheric.section between Piccadilly and Ordsall Lane where we floated in the murk above a slumbering Manchester. Almost surreal!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
I was worried that it was gloomy but a lot of people liked that John.
@Piltdownpaul
4 жыл бұрын
I loved this......it was interesting to see the once freight only line from Sowerby to Bradley Wood Junct.Thankyou.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
More freight only line soon.
@lenniecapuano521
2 жыл бұрын
i find youre videos brilliant don and with the information you give makes them more enjoyable spent many happy times at newton heath sheds walking thru the steam trains for the numbers late 50s no health n safety in those days ahah again thank you
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
I spent many hours at Newton Heath but not quite steam days. Sounds idyllic Lennie.
@michaelgodfrey1970
11 ай бұрын
Every time I watch this great video, with the dull light, rain, and lit up buildings, I a.ways think of the film blade runner
@doncoffey5820
11 ай бұрын
Quite a few people have made that comment.
@colinsmith6611
5 жыл бұрын
As usual Don, a really great watch. My son lives along that line so I travel fairly often to Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd and love the scenery. But the unrestricted view you are able to share really does make me appreciate just how beautiful this area happens to be. The only down side is that the weather was not ideal and even so the beauty still is very apparent.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin. We occasionally get diverted that way so maybe I’ll get a better day next time. A really good day would help you see that view out of the front even better.
@pererikakerjordet1735
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Don for an excellent and informative trip! Waiting for the next one!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Per. Next one should be a rerun of Lime St to Vic. Coming soon. I’ve got Blackpool coming soon if the weather will cooperate and I’ve also got something special in the pipeline.
@pererikakerjordet1735
5 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 Bad weather is part of the everyday life Don! Have a nice summer! :-)
@michealmatthews9377
4 жыл бұрын
in the 60,s we had zen and the art of motorcycle maintainence to chill to, know we have these tranquil videos which are a work of art.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
I’m flattered to have replaced Zen!!!
@edwardbarnes2702
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Don, yet another brilliant film, me personally as previous comments as ex secondman used to love that time of the morning with no one around, great atmosphere upon departure though the mist & rain, will have a rerun again later! Eddie 🤓
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Eddie. Somebody said it was like the Bladerunner movie and it was now he says it!!!
@anmolmehta7116
5 жыл бұрын
Thank God nobody was injured in the petrol tank fire in the Summit tunnel. That was a dreadful accident that occurred in the tunnel. Its a miracle that the tunnel escaped most of the fire flames. Sometimes an accident can cause casualties and destruction . Otherwise the journey was quite rainy. It must be quite risky to drive the train through such weather.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Not really Anmol, water on its own doesn’t cause problems as long as it doesn’t cover the rails but contamination like leaves causes big problems.
@MarmiteCrumpets
4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent upload, interesting and highly informative as always, especially since it featured my local line between Victoria and Rochdale. I wouldn't otherwise ever have been aware of these unusual TPE workings.
@martinmarsola6477
2 жыл бұрын
Another comfortable and interesting trip. Thanks Don. Cheers mate.
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
I swapped shifts to get that footage Martin. It was a delightful spell of summer weather but on that one day it turned!!!
@terryleddra1973
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video Don. I loved the information at the bottom of the screen and was imagining Fred Dibnah's voice reading it.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Aye, you are uncannily close to reality Terry only he’s much posher than me ;-)
@hywellewis9601
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I get this train and I've never seen where we go before!
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
Driven over it twice this week Hywel! Glad you enjoyed it.
@malcolmelliott1876
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent Quality, even in bad weather, informative and on the Calder Valley line... what more could one ask for?... thanks Don. Lucky man doing that job on those routes.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Love every minute of it Malcolm.
@JawTooth
5 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole video. I was only going to watch a little bit but then I kept on reading and got curious what was next. That was very entertaining! you gave me some ideas
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Jaw Tooth.
@neilambrose4429
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don for yet another riveting video .Simply delightful.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Very kind Neil. Thank you.
@lenniecapuano521
Жыл бұрын
one can imagine the hard work to cut through those long tunnels that came after l/boro with pick n shovel
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
It’s an astonishing feat Lennie. Have a look at this video when you get chance. kzitem.info/news/bejne/wJlu0KqfsYN4o4Y
@carolerobinson1352
3 жыл бұрын
A bit late to the party, what an excellent video, thoroughly enjoyed the ride, traveled the line many times, but never had such an excellent view, loved the info about local points of interest seen through technical eyes. Cant believe it is 36 yrs since summit tunnel fire. Will be watching more of your videos. Hooked.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked it. The two freight train videos show both ways in much better weather and there’s lots of route info too.
@rubyait
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don. Tremendous video. The sun don’t always shine.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
From memory, that was midsummers day! Boy did it rain.
@johnwhite5555
5 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Don. In my opinion better for the adverse weather rather than the ever sunny vids some channels put out. Not that I dislike the fine weather vids, it's more we have more adverse weather than sunny days, so the concept brings more than a touch of true reality :) Keep up the great work !! :)
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks John and had it have been a clear day it might well have been unwatchable due to the rising sun.
@derrickjones8149
5 жыл бұрын
Yet another informative, and interesting video, Don. Thanks, matey!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derrick.
@ianwhatmore3184
5 жыл бұрын
A super video. Great information at timely intervals. Many thanks
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian.
@johnny5057
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Apparently Summit tunnel was the longest in the world when it was built. I am sure everyone on here knows that already.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
It was indeed Johnny. Quite a feat for the day.
@jimkerr9429
5 жыл бұрын
My thanks Don for yet another great video. How fast an hour can pass !! But goodness you had to set your alarm for this one !! I love all the comments below. the film. As my only railway experience equates to some voluntary heritage steam railway work I still don't get all the signaling etc comments but, thanks to you I am learning !!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Keep watching Jim, you’ll sign the route soon!!!
@Melalmighty
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don for another very informative video, I had not heard about the disasters and was very interested in learning about them.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
There was another which I will include with the return journey when I eventually film it.
@Melalmighty
5 жыл бұрын
Don Coffey I will look forward to that Don
@iantaf5559
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Don. I really enjoyed that one. It has been great to see that route from the cab - and in typical northern weather!! That must be the only timetabled passenger train that passes through Victoria non-stop. My best wishes as always. 👍🏼
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Ian. Hope you are well. There might be others through the night but certainly not many. We don’t work them all - sometimes York drivers do.
@themyerlys2879
4 жыл бұрын
Best train videos on KZitem, I think. I enjoy the commentary about the routes and sights to see. You really do a lot of work finishing your videos so nicely. Here's something you might consider, shoot a video from behind a steam engine going along the narrow-gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale RR in the Lake District. -- Greetings from Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I can’t promise “La'al ratty” but I will probably be filming on the steam railway from Porthmadog soon.
@rogerwatson7205
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Don thanks for posting another great video really enjoyed it. The captions really add to the video and are very informative. Coming from down south I don’t know too much about the railways around Manchester so learning loads. Keep up the excellent work!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Will do Roger, thank you.
@glynwelshkarelian3489
5 жыл бұрын
Marvellous! If I ever leave Yorkshire this video will remind me of the penetrating drizzle that makes West Yorkshire what it is! I've also walked across most of the pedestrian crossings between Sowerby Bridge (Mr Unhappy's refreshments) and Huddersfield. There's a glimpse of the River Calder about 3 minutes before Brighouse where I saw the only otter I've seen in the wild.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glyn. Never seen a wild otter myself!
@brucewilliams8714
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Don, for another great trip. It's cold, windy, and showery here in my part of Australia this afternoon, 9.6, 'feels like' 2.6. Your captions, as ever, add so much.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce! You’ll make up for the weather is December!!! Thanks for following and the kind words mate.
@rydermike33
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent cab ride Don and very informative as always, very many thanks. (But what a vile morning!)
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
It was indeed awful Mike but if there had been a clear sky, the sun could have made it unwatchable.
@crocodileis
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely video, as usual,. I especially like them because you also explain about various matters along the way. Hope we can 'explore' other routes, soon. Thanks from an Italian railway fan!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, we’ll be out wandering again soon!
@KenWard2015
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, so much new knowledge. Really informative on the infrastructure.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@brianlawrence7119
5 жыл бұрын
another great video the rain the dark more like the railways we know worth waiting for.Well done you never disappoint Don
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian.
@grabham59
5 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! Really fascinating and strangely relaxing!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Ben. Everybody like a train ride and these videos give you the best seat in the house;-)
@anthonysherry2628
2 жыл бұрын
Another lovely video from Don, very enjoyable.
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony, more coming soon.
@Nick.Magnus
5 жыл бұрын
Apart from this being a superb and informative video, maximum kudos for being the only person (as far as I know) to get the exposure just right - specifically avoiding that annoying auto exposure burn-out when exiting tunnels and underpasses that you see in other cab ride videos.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve messed around for ages with the GoPro’s and experimented with footage I don’t even publish. I think its about as good asI can get now and thanks for the positive feedback.
@ianr
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Don. A pleasure to watch. 👍🙂
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian.
@sjfvideo9508
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent as usual. Always interesting. Enjoyed and thank you👍
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@geoffkeeler5106
5 жыл бұрын
Another superb video Don, thanks, and well done!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Geoff.
@tact86
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
@georgeronn1263
5 жыл бұрын
Another tremendous video Don. I really enjoy them. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and present them.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
We have to be grateful to TPE, Northern and several other individuals that help me too.
@peter9180
4 жыл бұрын
An excellent video for us train buffs, thank you and Trans Pennine.
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter.
@David330ify
5 жыл бұрын
Once again Don another brilliant video. First class information once again.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David.
@7APT7
5 жыл бұрын
Great video as always and what great line. 👍Thumbs Up👍
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Its a lovely route. Hopefully I’ll get it one day in good weather.
@frankrogowski5608
5 жыл бұрын
You're a marvel Don. Thanks for posting this great cab-ride.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been called a lot of things but marvel is rare! Thanks Frank.
@frankrogowski5608
5 жыл бұрын
Most welcome, Don.
@nicklittle8780
5 жыл бұрын
Don - as a Brit now living in Michigan, USA it is always great to see your videos. How the Manchester skyline is changing ... yet Huddersfield remains pretty much the same! My Great Grandfather worked at Newton Heath Loco and my Dad grew up there, so this was very memorable for me. My Dad could never have done your job - he wouldn't venture into Yorkshire! I eventually persuaded him to take the train to Halifax one day, but he wouldn't admit to liking it! I worked for BR until privatisation and moved to the USA in 1995. I return to Blighty annually and always try to fly into Manchester and take the train from there to my destinations. Thanks for your wonderful videos. Nick
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Nick. They talk a bit funny over there but I seem to get on with most of them ;-) BTW, I used to go to Troy quite frequently in my motor industry days.
@chrismuller9289
5 жыл бұрын
wow - thanks a lot for this wonderful trip with so much interesting informations. Very impressive!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Chris.
@JaspC9
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!… thank you. past my home town Brighouse
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
We stop at Brighouse occasionally on nights or if Huddersfield is closed for engineering. Lovely and the friends group put on spectacular flower arrangements.
@jasperj1000
5 жыл бұрын
Great video ! You weren't kidding about the weather !
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
I know, it was horrible but its surprising how many have asked for footage in heavy rain so it ticks that box!!!
@timstephenson4520
5 жыл бұрын
Having watched it again from the beginning, its another excellent video. Bit different in the gloom and rain. Well captioned and route described.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
You sometimes see more when you look for a second time. I totally get that.
@ticmike
5 жыл бұрын
I start my driver training in Manchester soon and watching your vids gives me a little insight of what to expect (eventually ha ha) thanks
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Andy. With Northern I presume? You’ll love it.
@ticmike
5 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 yes Northern, I'm coming from Metrolink, can't wait to get started. Really enjoying your videos and the info you give on them to.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Well I think you’ve dropped on your feet Mike. I was driver manager at Piccadilly for a while before coming back driving. Its a good depot and you will get a cracking training course. Be sure to say hello when you are out and about.
@ticmike
5 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 thank you Don, I'll look out for you.
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid., very interesting and informative. Thank you for a very entertaining hour [almost].
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Almost entertaining or almost an hour? Haha, I know what you mean, thanks Tony.
@paulsouthall3096
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video as always Don. Thanks
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul.
@ianmaclachlan6602
5 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting. Thank you.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, much appreciated.
@andrewr2825
5 жыл бұрын
Another one of your excellent videos Don! Armed with my 1947 pregrouping map, seeing where the now closed lines branches off with the help of your captions - best on KZitem! I’ve noticed that on long straight stretches, where two running lines may then increase to say, an up and down loop, where these loops diverge then end, it’s referred to as a “junction”. I learn something every day! I’m sorry your English summer day was reduced to cold and rainy weather - our winter day down under was a balmy 18C😊
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
I could handle your winter Andrew but I’m not sure about your summer!!! Yes, sometimes nothing more than a set of points is named as a junction yet other times something quite complex isn’t named. Strange but true!
@AndyGabrielPowell
5 жыл бұрын
So informative, and such an excellent video. Thank you!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy.
@Mortimer50145
5 жыл бұрын
Back in the days when the Bradford Film and Photography Museum was worth visiting, before it was dumbed-down, they had a gallery that demonstrated the behind-the-scenes work that went on to produce the Calendar local ITV news programme, and they used the Summit Tunnel fire, and all the various recorded and live reports and interviews, to illustrate this. The shots of huuuuge bright orange jets of flame coming from each of the air shafts was very dramatic. It's amazing that the tunnel survived with so little damage; I remember just after it happened (before it had cooled enough for engineers to enter and assess the damage) there was talk that the tunnel might have to be permanently closed.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
I remember the news footage like it was yesterday and I organise regular talks on the subject. Next one is on the 23rd Sept if you can make it.
@schoolshorts
5 жыл бұрын
I used this route frequently in the 1960s - usually via Halifax and Bradford, of course - though I remember one journey in 1960 between Darlington and Manchester routed via York, Castleford, Wakefield Kirkgate and the Calder Valley line. Ye gods - what changes!
@LeslieGilpinRailways
5 жыл бұрын
My thoughts too, from university days in the 70s. So many trees and no industry!
@emlynn1004
3 жыл бұрын
Another great trip. Thank you!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Emlynn.
@gopher1471
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting, this is the first time I have ever seen the line from Todmorden through to Deighton via Bradley. I always meant to go on this line when it was re opened to traffic but so far haven't. Wouldn't mind but I only live in Huddersfield..... :) Cheers David.
@blackfives
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, another great video as always.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick.
@adamstransportblackpool4339
5 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual, i look forward to your informative and interesting route videos
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Blackpool coming soon Adam!
@JawTooth
5 жыл бұрын
Smooth ride. This is an excellent video!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DavidPeacock1972
5 жыл бұрын
Now this is what I've been waiting for. Great work Don. Did anyone else think of Blade Runner at the start of the video?
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. Was it you who said about Dr Who in Morley Tunnel? Yes, it was grainy because the camera steps up the ISO to capture the light but it was moody too.
@josephkarl2061
5 жыл бұрын
100% agree. The other one I was thinking of was Metropolis. Either way, just great stuff to watch.
@terrybailey2769
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Don, Another nice video, the comentary as usual is very informative and interesting. Its nice to know why the train operators etc. do things that at first appear odd.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Most things we do have some logic!!! Thanks as always Terry.
@pwiller7980
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Don. What more can I say? Keep them coming.
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
You’ve said all you need to, much appreciated.
@MrRedneckuk
5 жыл бұрын
Another nice one. Thanks again Don.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@playpaulbee
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, the line up to Castleton is another part of my daily commute, great to see it through the front windows!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, you see it differently don’t you. Its a shame there isn’t a viewing window like the old DMUs!
@playpaulbee
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Calder Valley units were still in play when I started working here, but didn't often ride on them
@HenrysAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Another billaint video! I like how its not filmed in perfect weather. The rain makes the line look so atmospheric!
@doncoffey5820
4 жыл бұрын
I just wish it had a quieter wiper Henry.
@HenrysAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
@@doncoffey5820 To be honest I didn't notice the noise.
@FabianEason
5 жыл бұрын
Great, not seen a cab view of the calder valley before!
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fabian.
@robertwilliams624
5 жыл бұрын
Coffey!!! You are, simply, the best.
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
Why thank you (but I think I’m not as good as Paul Whitewick or Martin Zero. Maybe one day!!!
@billseymour-jones3224
5 жыл бұрын
@@@doncoffey5820 - too modest by far!!!
@stephenrice4554
Жыл бұрын
Great journey, nice bit of track too . I've seen a goods train slide down the incline to Farnborough station in the Autumn, it's dodgy and time consuming . 👍🇬🇧
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
It can be “challenging” at times. When you stand up and peel the seat cover off because your back side is clenched that tight, you know you have a good one!
@lupateam2841
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Beginning remind me opening scene of Blade Runner (Original Ridley´s with Vangelis Music). In past this was typical British weather I was used to. Recently I´m out of luck and during my Manchester-Huddersfield trips I do not know how rain looks like. :) Same hot sunny weather as we have in Central Europe.
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I know what you mean with the misty twilight view of the city. I never get tired of taking a train through there.
@jedlahaye4765
5 жыл бұрын
You seem to be traveling at a cracking pace, we don't have much rail in New Zealand here that you can do that, great video,thankyou
@doncoffey5820
5 жыл бұрын
It’s steady down there Jed but if you watch one of the York videos, we get cranked up to 100 on the east coast mainline.
@keithashley6298
4 жыл бұрын
Another lovely and informative video, thanks again Don!
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