Thanks Don for a wonderful journey through our beautiful countryside. The views from both inside and outside the cab enhance our enjoyment. Thank you once again for pointing out the ingenuity, industry and fortitude of those early railway engineers. What a debt we owe them!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
We do David. It’s astonishing what they achieved and it boosted the development of the country.
@iansuehooper7542
Жыл бұрын
This trip has to rank with best in your library Don. Not just the scenery but the history of the Midland railway was superb. As you pointed out,the highlight of the trip was seeing that unbelievable rock wall that supports the railway. That feat of engineering was incredible but what really impressed was the wonderful, wonderful laying of all the stone blocks so precisely. That is one hell of a monument to those navvies along with that 3 mile tunnel. Another big thank you Don, Ian
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian. It would be easy to take that wall for granted but when you consider it was done in the days of candle light and pure physical labour. It’s quite a task to build that shelf with its feet in the river and one end directly into a tunnel. Not everyone gets it so it’s refreshing to have such feedback 👍
@patrickwhite3127
3 жыл бұрын
Another first class video from Don. A history and geography lesson all in one. Should be essential viewing for any tourist.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick. I try to mix up the info in each video so it broadens the knowledge of the watcher and hopefully is just interesting.
@markphipps9964
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a relatively new subscriber from America, Missouri specifically. I love your videos. They're a wonderful escape from the drama of the world. I especially enjoy your commentary; you are part travel guide, part historian. Very interesting. We don't have much passenger rail in the middle of America, so this is a fun channel. Thanks!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, that’s much appreciated. I try to add something different to each video so that by watching several, the watcher can gain more and more knowledge about how our railway operates. I just love the historical and architectural aspects and the other things are mainly what I think you might find interesting. I’m really pleased you appreciate them.
@jasonshephard5465
3 жыл бұрын
Soon this line to be added to the Midland Mainline Sheffield to Leicester Route by Just Trains,so will be nice to see how it will compare to the real route.
@ShadowRaccoon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another entertaining journey! Your vids have really helped me cope with not being able to travel much in the last year.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
You know, there have been a couple of times over the last year or so when I’ve got so fed up with red tape that I’ve very nearly thrown in the towel on these videos but every now and again I get a comment like this which really pulls me back. The videos have apparently helped a lot of people through this pandemic and that give me an equal kick to all the money we raise for charity. All the best.
@valfaulkner648
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don enjoyed that whist having my lunch! I do find your videos soooooo relaxing and you know I will watch again and again as they are stress releasers.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Val - its always good to hear from you. Glad you like them and the next will be out soon.
@johnpatrick1588
3 жыл бұрын
I got off the train. Way too many long ads and music videos and worse yet the hip-hop rap crap kind. Why KZitem thinks train watchers would like those ads is beyond me or any algorithm. Or just robbing advertisers or music videos running their own scam saying videos played x amount of times as playtime and not paid ads.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I agree John, they drive me nuts to but all the money that comes from you watching that money is donated to charity. I don’t profit from making the videos in any way. Google have gone a bit over the top with them but to be fair I’m giving between £500 and £800 a month to charity so it’s worth tolerating them.
@stevehallam0850
3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating as always! What a fantastic route. The Midland Railway never lacked ambition.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Superb Steve isn’t it? Take care.
@tensevo
3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, do you have any insights into the alternate route? the Woodhead tunnel route that was closed and turned into a public trail, the longdendale trail.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
No not really Mark. I sign the Summit and Standedge routes but of course with Woodhead being closed I rarely go that way. Plenty on Wikipedia though 👍
@cteasdale1979
3 жыл бұрын
Woodhead shut thanks to beaching cuts
@demil3618
3 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon this video and actually don’t watch others driving a train. But I must say this: What a well edited video: explanations, insets in the right moment, well timed and not too fast either (so you have time to read it). There’s a lot of stuff in KZitem but this stands out. Really good job, big thumbs up!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
If you’re not a rail enthusiast I’ll consider that an accolade thanks. Actually getting the timing of the captions right isn’t at all easy so I’m glad you appreciate it.
@atmrtwbike
3 жыл бұрын
I like the addition of the external views, as well as the wall on the River Goyt!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. I think it adds a bit of interest too.
@2H80vids
3 жыл бұрын
Another great trip Don, thank you. Cutting in the extra shots of the "train in the landscape" is a good idea. That's the bits you miss 𝒐𝒏 the train; these views are saved for those of us who 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ the trains, rather than just travel on, or even even drive, them.👍👌😁 One noticeable thing about this route, best seen from the cab, is the variety of bridges. I don't think I saw a single ugly bridge on the journey, even the newest ones at the Manchester end. Great stuff, as always,😁 Cheers for now, Dougie.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the route is sensational. Those exterior shots are easy because I live nearby so I can’t always add them and I can no longer get into cabs so can’t promise to do the side shots.
@tomtom85421
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for producing these Don! Got some good views of line walking from Bamford and Edale recently, so was great to see this.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s lovely down that valley whatever you’re doing 👍
@juliansadler6263
2 жыл бұрын
Don it's me again. Ever tried putting a 158 to a 153 and the bellows won't match. Cue a shower onto the passengers! Sheffield was a four track layout in the 1980s (as a passenger).
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
Not noticed that Julian but I do know of a 142 that did 90mph on the back of a 158!!! Wasn’t me, I never signed them.
@geoffdickinson5903
3 жыл бұрын
Quality cab video as usual. Always look forward to the mix of operational insights and railway history. They really make a difference. Thanks.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
That’s much appreciated Geoff. I try to mix up route features, history and some of the things that interest me 👍
@rogerdorrington
3 жыл бұрын
We wonder at the civil engineering on these routes but having watched Signalling Engineers 1962 theirs was just as big an engineering feat. One mechanical box at Manchester controlling 350 routes. Imagine all that interlocking design and manufacture! Small wonder some of the boxes were very large.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
It’s quite interesting to go in the lever room under a large mechanical box to see all the interlocking levers and bars. Of course, a reasonable laptop would do it these days!!!
@tomcarr1358
3 жыл бұрын
Did I see a few gantry survivors from the old Woodhead route as you joined at Ashburys? It's a daft idea but those undertaking community service could be useful in removing the litter from the PW. I used to issue ferreting licences for the railway cuttings in Norfolk.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. Yes you did indeed see the old 1500v overheads. It would be nice to get some help cleaning the railway up. Network Rail spend a small fortune doing it but they wouldn’t dare let the public on the railway. Somebody would end up making a claim. I’d like to get a huge excavator and dump it over the wall.
@EM-yk1dw
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely Don, a nice and slow amble through lovely countryside.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it EM176
@robertturvey2113
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Don, simple quick question. As you leave Sheffield heading towards adore, the crossover to the down main, then the junction to Dore and Totley station There were no flashing amber double or flashing single indications before the junction yet the line was set to diverge from the main line. Any reason for this please?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert. Yes, there are different methods and that is approach control. Have a look at this; kzitem.info/news/bejne/spinvoKcsZF0gZw Keep in mind that even if the junction is equipped with flashing yellow signals, they will only flash if there is a clear run through the junction.
@williammonaghan3724
3 жыл бұрын
Where you pass a signal at preliminary caution and you have no starter signal, is that when you must depress the DRA? I heard from either yours or one of the plethora of video's (the SPAD one, with the patronising chap!)
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, don’t think it was me William. I’m not sure exactly what you mean but you can use the DRA on the move after passing a single yellow and stopping at a station, after passing a signal at danger and stopping at a station or entering a platform on position lights. I hope this helps.
@russouk
3 жыл бұрын
1:02:16 that rubbish is shocking and a bit further on.1:02:30 (flytipping)..I bet you drop a choccy wrapper in their garden they be first to moan...people who dumped that crap deserve a slap.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I went round Phillips Park on Monday and I’ve got it again tonight. It’s nearly level with the wall with domestic rubbish. Goodness knows what is going through their minds.
@kalbiggins7460
3 жыл бұрын
I spent a lot of time as a young'un watching the trains go by with my Grandad at Dore Station
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
It brings back memories for a lot of people Kal.
@stanschram8253
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video. You, once again bring up the subject of Up and Down. I was employed by the Victorian Railways in Australia for 25 wonderful years. At one stage I was the Manager of the Hamilton Freight Centre in western Victoria. All the railway lines were closed by then except for the main line to Portland. North of Hamilton was is a town called Balmoral. The railway line from Balmoral to Natimuk, (I am not kidding, there is a town named Natimuk) ran North and South. Thus there was no up and down. The crews solved the problem by saying that they were going to Natimuk or Balmoral. But I did win a lot of arguments about Up and Down. Incidentally there are lots of familiar place names in the area. That was because a lot of the area was settled by migrants from England. Stan.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stan, very interesting. We can give you a run for strange names too. All the best.
@joshwaaa
3 жыл бұрын
This is a really great video of one of my favourite lines, I've recently been travelling to Edale for walks in the peaks so when you premiered this I was very excited to see what the route looked like from the cab. I think I speed for a lot of people when I say that I really appreciate the drivers eye view videos you post, so thank you.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
That’s very kind and I hope it solved a few mysteries 👍
@stevesmedley8687
2 жыл бұрын
Do do Route Learning videos with the Speed Restrictions Displayed because I do lot of Train Simulation and have some of those Routes I would like to see how close they are to real life Routes
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
The union aren’t keen on me showing speeds as they can and do change. My software doesn’t allow it anyway.
@J1122
2 жыл бұрын
New sub Don been super cool watching these been all up and down country with you and I don't even know you thanks for the cool experience mate ✌️
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found us and good to have you aboard.
@kevinhowell8758
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks Don this old railwayman loves them!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not so young myself Kevin - another couple of years maybe then I must stop. Glad you like them, take care mate.
@comicbookguygamecat
Жыл бұрын
Great video can I ask do you play train SIM world 3 just want how real it is to driving a real train.
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
I don’t Ben but the clips I’ve seen look very good. The only thing you can’t feel is gradients pushing you downhill or holding back uphill.
@deniskidd9582
Жыл бұрын
I lived in Sale (Alty line) for 30+ years then emigrated to Akld NZ. I used the Alty (electric) line to connect with the (steam) train for Heyfield (Now Removed I guess ?) so knew most of this line well due to my Pennine walks - Edale also. What a 'blast from the past' - What can I say but to repeat previous many thanks - for the history too. Am impressed also with the advent of your Metro link vids. What a sensible use of old/new assets for a still growing metropolis. Very well done Don, and of course it's good to see it is all going to charity.😀
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Hi Denis, thanks for the positive feedback. I lived by the Hayfield line as a kid and yes, that closed in 1970. I guess we should be grateful for what is left.
@phwbooth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Don, another belter. When I was a student at Sheffield, 1964-67, train travel from Liverpool was a nightmare. The through train to Hull via the Woodhead route last ran in 1963. The following year, one or two of the fast Liverpool Central trains reversed at Manchester Central each weekday, and then took the Fallowfield Loop to Guide Bridge, to catch the Woodhead train. In my last couple of years there was a single through train each Sunday afternoon from Liverpool via the Hope Valley to Sheffield Midland. I mainly remember it because in the four or five times I used it, there was always a long wait at Chinley, for some reason.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a faff Paul. I guess the wait at Chinley would be pathing. We often get it.
@neilburns8869
2 жыл бұрын
I think the term you were after whilst travelling through the very long tunnel is Dire Straits as opposed to Dire Straights.🥴😉
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
Might be Neil, I often get that word wrong. I did it the Manai Strait too.
@rogerbarton497
3 жыл бұрын
That bit about waving to other drivers. I presume there is a warning signal you can give an approaching driver if all is not well? Maybe a long blast on the horn or can you switch the tail lights on at the front of the train?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly Roger. All the new trains have flashing headlights and a driver must stop immediately if they see them. The most effective way of stopping a train comes from the new radio system. If we press the red button it sends a STOP message to all adjacent trains and none must move until authorised by the signaller.
@colinsmith6611
3 жыл бұрын
"Charming" doesn't begin to describe most of what's on offer on this journey. Once out of the urban sprawl of Sheffield up until just after Marple the scenery, in my humble opinion, has a timeless beauty that is well worth the time of any passenger wishing to see some of England's finest. But add the further interest of wonderful architecture that abounds in bridges, tunnels, station buildings and associated houses and the whole becomes jaw dropping, especially when you remember, or even just wonder, that most of these structures were built entirely without mechanical tools. Thanks for sharing Don. I love these videos.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin. I could wax lyrical for hours on the features and architecture of our railway, let alone the scenery!
@robertjohnmottershead1165
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Don thank you for once again a brilliant video. I will have to do that journey when I get into England. The information that you give is so interesting. I have recently watched a couple of other train videos and they are no where near as yours keep up the good work and stay safe
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
The nice thing is Robert is that by watching it, you also donated to charity 👍. Another video coming soon.
@jennythescouser
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don and Co. These videos are like taking a virtual journey, especially in these times of lockdown etc. Poor old Ardwick Station, the Cinderella of the Manchester Rail Netowrk - lol. This will sound like heresy, but I'm not much into the train types etc but love all the infrastructure and totally agree with you regarding the work of navees and stonemasons. In particular, the routes that 'us lesser mortals' don't get to see such as the recent Liverpool Docks route you recently posted. Again, thank you thank you thank you.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jenny and don’t worry, I’m not a big train buff either, I usually have to ask somebody else about the trains themselves. I love the history and the architecture though and I chuck in a few bits that I find interesting like biscuit factories!!!!
@tensevo
3 жыл бұрын
47:10 This man-made brick wall/shelf is incredible.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
It is Mark. Glad you appreciate it.
@darobzamusic6007
3 жыл бұрын
i had such a wonderfull time when i was in the hope valley. i would get up, catch a train to hope or edale, climb a peak and then catch the afternoon train back home.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it brought back memories for you.
@manaviation
2 жыл бұрын
Very engaging video here… quick question, how do drivers know when to slow down when they’re approaching say a 30mph zone?
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
All route knowledge. They will have to learn it, pass a written exam including every speed limit and have an accompanied assessment before they sign it.
@TheMateriaalkunde
3 жыл бұрын
It looks as if the semaphore signals at Edale will soon go, with the sidings being disconnected and taken up.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think they’ll go for a while from what I can gather. There will be loops and new platforms at Dore but not a lot else for £173m.
@Jeffzzzaus
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, thanks for the trip info and history on the way. Excellent video as usual.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff.
@raysmith114
3 жыл бұрын
Another superb offering, great countryside and excellent captioning. Thanks, Don. Keep 'em coming!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do Ray, thanks for following.
@pererikakerjordet1735
3 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding video Don! Hope you have more in your "pocket"! :-)
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, working on the next one as we speak Per.
@dmu156
3 жыл бұрын
I do miss driving this route, I still know all the signal numbers both ways as this was the first route I signed. Its stunning no matter what time of year you drive it, cheers Don.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I get the feeling I must know you 😉. Thanks for the feedback.
@ericshaw4018
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Was the 2nd bore at New Mills Central a relief line or a different line altogether?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric. That was the branch line to Hayfield.
@raymondfoster4581
3 жыл бұрын
For previous message i should have said Diamond (not Tri-angle)
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t find the previous yet but I’ll respond when I do.
@mrsynth503
Жыл бұрын
Great vid x will driver take that train back and how many times will he do that route in a day ??
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Those Hope Valley trains are all operated by Manchester crews. They could in theory do two trips but they tend to mix a days work with other routes. It’s just how they fill the day up.
@JohnBath-f8p
3 ай бұрын
I had spectacular views of the Hope Valley flying a K4 vintage glider from nearby Camphill Airfield in September 1971. Travelled by Derby Lightweight DMU from Sheffield to Edale before getting an unexpected lift to Great Hucklow. Also walked the Pennine Way in Easter 1969, obviously starting in Edale. Lived in the Pennines in 4 different locations over a period of 22 years. Your videos of this whole Pennine area bring back so many memories of my early years!
@doncoffey5820
3 ай бұрын
I’m pleased to hear it brought back memories of those wonderful experiences. Thanks for sharing that 👍
@grahamclapp6931
3 жыл бұрын
impressive video many thanks from aussieland easter 2021 ok
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham, glad you liked it.
@Bruno.Trains
3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thank You. Best regards from France
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback.
@MM0IMC
3 жыл бұрын
1:11:30 I can work out UF = Up Fast, DF = Down Fast, but what does DE means?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Down East. The lines to the right are called the east lines.
@Clemmy54
Жыл бұрын
Great video! How were you able to get access to the "sharp end"?
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
I’m a driver! I didn’t actually drive this one, a very good friend at Northern did but it was all official.
@hansmoleman8533
3 жыл бұрын
A crossover in the middle of a station at Romiley? Strange lol
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
They couldn’t really put them anywhere else because of the bridge on one side and the junction on the other. The crossover was put there when points were operated by rods.
@TachyonDriver
3 жыл бұрын
I watched this on my XBOX when you premiered it, Don. Well I was 3/4 of an hour late, but the video is up to your usual standards (an excellent mix of high res footage and educational & historical content!). I haven't got my xbox id linked to YT so I couldn't leave a like at the time (nor join in the live chat, assuming it wasn't members only). However, leaving a like now. Cheers!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
No, you are always welcome to join in, I’ll be glad to hear from you.
@Mortimer50145
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I liked the cutaway long shots of a similar train, and the digression about the retaining wall at New Mills. I read a novel by Stephen Booth in which the walkway alongside the wall and the Goyt featured, so it was interesting to see it for real. I'm glad I've actually seen the inside of the main train shed at Mac Picc now: all the previous videos have been through trains which have used the through platforms rather than the terminus ones in the train shed. The Hope Valley line is definitely very scenic. It's a shame that (as far as I know) no-one recorded a cab view along the Woodhead line before it closed in the 1980s. I've seen some sections on film from the early 70s. In the 1980s, video cameras would have been good enough to record the whole route - I think some could write to full-size (and therefore full-length) VHS tape, though powering the camera might have been a challenge. We need a time machine so Don can go back to 1982 and ask a coal-train driver to let him put a camera in the cab ;-) It will be intersting to see Leeds/London-Derby when those videos are ready to be loaded again. Don, is there any chance that you might have a contact to let you film the Huddersfield-Penistone-Barnsley-Sheffield route? I'd be interested to see the forward view, having only seen the view from a carriage window. That's where I had my "little disagreement" about ticket validity with the Gripper From Hell... I was right, he was wrong - fortunately an off-duty ticket inspector overheard and came to my defence.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mortimer. I’ve done several videos that start or finish in the train shed so you might like a flick through. Hadfield, Rose Hill, Sheffield, Stoke and even crew all started or finished in the shed. There is a video covering the entire Woodhead Route but perhaps earlier than just before closure; kzitem.info/news/bejne/sIhssoprjKurl6A I will take the opportunity to correct a few errors on the StP to Derby vid before putting it back and I was talking only yesterday with TfW and the North Wales vids can go beck real soon too. Now that route from Huddersfield to Barnsley via Penistone was on the list of imminent before Covid but I’m not sure at what stage I can resurrect it. It’s certainly a possibility although I really can’t promise it. By the way, roboguard always seems to find me too ;-) Take care.
@MeesterMichelM
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing journey! And such an impressive history! The Hope-Valey truly is a marvel to behold! Thanks, once more Don! 🍀 On a side note; you mentioned the high variety of TOCs serving Sheffield, and I saw a TPE 185 going in the direction of Sheffield. Is Sheffield fully served by TPE? Including the 68s and 802s in Diesel mode? I'm still considering coming over to The UK for at least a couple of days this summer. If the pandemic allows travel at all, between our countries, that is. (though I don't think we'll be that far this summer..) And since I most definitely want to be around the MML, because of the Bombardier diesel intercities and the remaining hsts; I'm still furthermore wondering which specific city suits me best. Considering I'd love to see/experience/capture the amazing Transpennine fleet and anyhow intend to also travel outside of my so called 'base-city', I'm still not set on which city I'm specifically going to stay in, whenever I can come over to The UK! Cheers. 😄
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you Michel and thanks to all the input on the Facebook group. Yes TPE serve Sheffield but just like the Hull line that I work on, it is the habitat of Class 185s only. The upside of having the other types in service is that we can run them as 6 car sets.
@IronHorseRailways
3 жыл бұрын
Another pleasant railway journey from "The Don" Can we expect anymore on board footage of freight services any time soon? Maybe class 57 if possible?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. The next video is Earles to Drax on a 66 and we may well get on a 70 but no 57s are planned though. Take care.
@davidkimmins8781
3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed after watching your videos for many months. I've known the area since I was at Salford Uni 1971-75, and all my in-laws live in Chapel and Buxton. Any chance you could do a video on the mineral lines from Chinley through Peak Forest to beyond Buxton?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
As it happens I live in Chapel David! As it happens also - I usually say I can’t promise anything at the moment but with a reasonable amount of certainty (given the situation), I should be bringing you some of those very trips at some time this year.
@paul197290
3 жыл бұрын
A brilliant video there Don and a route I'm very familiar with as I used to travel on that line some years back after getting the East Midlands Connect service from Nottingham going via Sheffield and the HVL to Warrington to visit my girlfriend for weekends ( whom I now live with). I'm also familiar with Bamford and Hope as I have driven through those towns (and Castleton) from Snake Pass and Ladybower to get to the Peaks the other side. I've had a few good days out in the Hope Valley and can't wait for more of the same once restrictions are lifted.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the next valley and I get down there as often as possible in normal times. Lovely isn’t it?
@samanthamae_____3490
3 жыл бұрын
This will be up on my birthday 🥳
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Well many happy returns for Wednesday!
@derrickjones8149
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Don! Thanks for this. Just had the luxury of watching on the telly in my living room. Not often I get chance to use that due to caring responsibilities! Great video, beautiful scenery, and your usual standard of informative commentary! Cheers :o)
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Derrick, glad you enjoyed it.
@gmortimer20031
3 жыл бұрын
There are certainly what I would call safety hazards, especially for track workers, but I am not familiar with procedures... Are long tunnels maintained under possession? You can tell I am old... The crafted three-arch bridges were a typical midland feature, used to love them as a spotter, you could safely shelter in the side arches.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not exactly young 😉. Yes, the tunnels are only worked on during a possession. I’ve only ever seen a trespasser in a tunnel, never track workers. I once made a little wall in a garden which makes me an authority on stone work!!! Those bridges are a work of art. I lived ar New Mills as a kid and we played under the viaduct.
@nigelduckworth4419
8 ай бұрын
Excellent video with lots of information added as well. I used to live next to the line at Grindleford 20 years ago and was looking forward to seeing my old house near the signal box but just at that moment a poster came up on the right of the picture and blotted it out! Never mind because it did not stop the enjoyment of seeing the departure from Sheffield, which I did on the train many times. It is interesting to see how it has changed from the past. The answer is not much.
@doncoffey5820
8 ай бұрын
Sorry about that Nigel. There are more Hope Valley trips coming up.
@afdcomp6534
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought that the UP line on the Midland Railway was towards Derby; St Pancras being famous for the only London terminus to have the UP line pointing away from the station. I agree that, in general, the UP line was towards London (and Sheffield being north of Derby would make the UP line going south. But south of Derby, it would have turned into the Down line). I live in Cheltenham, and the UP line there is definitely towards Birmingham, with the mileage shown from Derby. i may, of course, be wrong, and that after nationalisation, they changed the direction, and so, today, it is as it is, and you are right, and if so I do apologise for ever doubting your word on that. Excellent video, by the way, I do love the Hope Valley line, and your comments are both informative and entertaining. Thank you. Alan.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Alan. Don’t apologise, I’m always happy to debate things railway and I don’t profess to be always right because I’m not! However, I’ve just checked the most recent Quail map and both in the area of St Pancras and Derby, Up is definitely toward the capital. Keep in mind I don’t go there but I did produce a video of St Pancras to Derby which was temporarily taken down but will go back at some stage. Now I don’t have the Western Region Quail map but yes, I would expect Up to be towards Birmingham because lines running west to east and east to west are usually designated up towards a hypothetical centre line of the country. I sign Liverpool to Hull and in those cases, both locations are Up towards Manchester.
@richardfurness7556
3 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely part of England, one I haven't visited since the 1980s when I arrived at New Mills to find that I was the only person in the town not decked out in Dickensian costume. Sadly I can't remember the reason for this, a quick look at the Wkipedia page suggests it might have been the 130th anniversary of the opening of Newtown station. But what I did discover is that New Mills is where Swizzels Matlow make Parma Violets, Love Hearts and Refreshers. A mighty claim to fame indeed!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I was brought up (read that as dragged up) in New Mills Richard. We used to hang about the “toffee works” as we called it and some of the workers would throw as sweets while they were still warm! I think the attire was probably normal for New Mills - we’re getting gas and electric soon ;-)
@glenaetitmus2106
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Don, another great video. It would be nice to see the Hope Valley in fine weather, my first trip was on a fine summers evening from Sheffield to Edale in 1976 (for the Pennine Way). On subsequent trips either in person or on KZitem, the conditions have been far from perfect..! Very little appears to have changed in the Hope Valley since the late seventies, mechanical signalling still survives though not for long I would imagine. Reminds me a little of the 'West of England' mainline in my days at OOC; with the exception of the ocaasional IBHS and the odd colour light distant, oil lamps ruled supreme, on a dark and gloomy night in unfavourable conditions (the St Erth milk for instants) you certainly needed to keep you whits about you; you were glad to get back towards Reading. Fortunately all that has changed now, semaphore signalling still has its place on heritage lines, but no longer on a modern railway. Take care.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
You might like the next video which covers some of the Hope Valley. It’s a better day but not exactly glorious 😉👍
@malcolmelliott1876
3 жыл бұрын
I never realised Hope Valley had so much traffic, Northern 150s, East Midlands 158s, TPE and all that cement. .. seems busier than Huddersfield or Calder valley lines.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Just put Bamford into Real-time Trains and look at all the passing traffic, it really is busy.
@orgelmeister2
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery in the Hope Valley. But what a shame that declining traffic in the 60s and 70s meant that two routes between Sheffield and Manchester were unsustainable; and those espousing the case for Hope Valley made a better one that those supporting the Woodhead case, which meant that that glorious (and to me, sentimental) route into Sheffield Victoria had to close.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a sad fact that we are responsible. We wanted our own personal transport outside the door.
@hamshackleton
3 жыл бұрын
Another nice ride, there, Don. Didn't spot the sparrowhawk - but was that Martin Zero on the Bredbury platform?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Sparrowhawk was just a bit further up the same platform as us. Wasn’t Martin - I just had a look. I know where he lives and it’s nowhere near there but it deffo wasn’t anyway ;-)
@grahamburns3091
3 жыл бұрын
Hello I was brought up in Rowsley and can remember going on Sunday school outings from Rowsley railway station ,it shared a yard with Express dairy, as kids we loved train spotting as Rowsley once had a busy shunting yard.The highlight of many a summer evening was to watch the midland pullman speeding through on towards Manchester.regards Graham.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hilda. I was brought up in New Mills, a bit further down the line and along with my brothers and sisters used stop what we were doing when the train came through. There was always a coach with an oval window! I don’t remember ever seeing the Pullman but might not have been old enough to recognise it.
@russouk
3 жыл бұрын
Dont know why but I love the junctions where we swap tracks no idea why just do lol...cheers Don... seen Hathersgate in another vid of yours but in other direction...I remember those curved glass homes.. looked 4 times still cant see the sparrowhawk lol
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
It’s just up beyond the lifts on the same platform and as we set off it drags its catch under the fence.
@happy2ramble
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and informative as ever. Thanks Don. The Hope Valley is one of my favourite routes. Where next? I have had a love affair with railways for the past 70 years and sad to say that due to this horrible pandemic I have not been on a train for over 12 months and my car has done 320 miles in the last year ☹
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Aye, in some ways my job gets me out but my poor mrs is stuck indoors. I’ve made an announcement on the community page. It’s Drax with Freightliner next 👍
@peterrossall9399
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Don, as a railway enthusiast and a keen fell walker, I've used this line on a number of occasions and as you said, its a very scenic trip. This journey was made more pleasant by the additional information that you supply us with. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next one.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Out on the 17th April all being well Peter.
@lesliebradshaw1408
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Don Thanks as always you never disappoint Perhaps you might include the Transport for Wales Video's as you mentioned in your comments you might be releasing more contents
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Les. Yes, in fact I spoke to TfW only this week and we are nearly ready to push the button. I’m waiting for a phone call but not regarding the videos directly but we are possibly doing a joint charity event where I support a charity in the TfW name. Just a few things to sort out then they will be back. I’ve also got some more videos from them which can be sorted like Bidston to Wrexham and Manchester to Chester via Warrington. They are sitting waiting to be edited as soon as I get the nod. I’m as eager as you are ;-)
@jackie0604oxon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful footage, it brings back memories of a hiking trip to Edale in the 90s and taking the train from Sheffield to Edale. Happy times, thank you.
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jackie, yes, it’s a wonderful part of the world for sure.
@MM0IMC
3 жыл бұрын
1:07:44 Good to see that the old 1,500V DC masts, etc have been repurposed for 25kV AC. I would have loved to have travelled on the old Woodhead line!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
You and me both 👍
@ramonwilliams5721
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video Don, I don’t envy the steam lads going through Totley Tunnel back in the day,hope you and family are well?🚂🚂🚂
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
No that must have been eye watering!!! 😂
@HSTPaul
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Enjoyable as always. I liked the inclusion of passing shots of similar services as well
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
It was quite easy in that case Paul because I live on that route.
@johnhopkinson695
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Don. Thanks. I remember when it was four tracks to Dore from Sheffield Midland, the underpass, Heeley carriage sidings and Millhouses engine shed. In those far-off days both curves to the Hope line were double tracked.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, allegedly will be double tracked again soon. I was talking with someone today and there will be a second line and platform at the station and then where the line comes off the south chord there will be an option to go directly into a loop carved out of the embankment. All the best John.
@russouk
3 жыл бұрын
I salute the tunnelers and what they did..amazing what a few pieces of wood a string and lump of lead can do...also the hard work by shovel and wheel barrow of hard working brave men.. is that small signal box before tunnel still in action ? are the bags of ballast all over network the smaller filler ballast that firms up the main ballast ?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hiya Russ. Yes, absolutely astonishing what they achieved. Yes, the small box is open but it is due to got to York ROC. The bags usually have ballast in and they have little sacks with packing ballast (fine stone) in. If they get a bad joint they will add some fine stone in. Normal ballast has a memory effect where it will always find its way back where it came from. Mixing smaller stone disrupts the memory.
@MrGrumpygit488
3 жыл бұрын
25:31 Glenbrook activity centre on the left hand side, spent a very enjoyable week there on a school trip & I was the only one trying to find out where the railway line went to!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my daughters both went there with Brownies when they were little.
@RickyNowis
3 жыл бұрын
This has been incredible to watch Don. Thank you soo much for sharing this and looking forward to the next one :-)
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ricky.
@splatten8597
6 ай бұрын
I keep being drawn back to this one and Buxton one
@doncoffey5820
6 ай бұрын
Lovely scenery isn’t it. 👍
@Matt_moran78
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Don, I've got to agree with you about how scenic the Hope Valley line is. I miss travelling along the route from Cleethorpes to Manchester and back on days out. Hopefully when the lockdown restrictions are lifted I'll be able to enjoy travelling along this scenic route again. For the time being thanks for sharing this video.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I was supposed to be filming that Cleethorpes run but no chance at the moment. I will be showing it as far as Doncaster in the next video. I live at Chapel en le Frith so will be down the Hope Valley when conditions permit.
@arnoldspottingvideos5269
3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. Normally 142 Pacers do that route not the 144 but I still miss Pacers 😭😭😭.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I liked driving the 142s despite how unpopular they were.
@tranmere292
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, Don. Another exercise in nostalgia for me as in the early 70s, before I emigrated to Australia, I worked and lived in Sheffield then the Peak District and my family lived in north Cheshire. Guess what was a regular commute for me, although sadly almost always by car! Your story of the building of Totley tunnel was interesting. The skill of those Victorian engineers and surveyors was remarkable. At present tunnels are being dug under Sydney for a new metro, using high-tech boring machines that look as though they would be at home in outer space. But I bet their accuracy isn't much better than the Victorians'. Bob Green's story of his Totley tunnel adventures is a fascinating tale too. Such recollections show what a treasure trove there is in the history of the railways.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. There’s no denying that the modern tunnel boring machines are better, they add the tunnel lining as they go. The main advantage is that they are virtually unmanned so there isn’t a vast loss of life. It’s also not as remarkable as those early engineers either, they were hero’s.
@NikEastwood161
3 жыл бұрын
excellent film as usual Don, "do train drivers wave to each other?" is something I always wondered, and now I know! but can they communicate? do they have two way radio etc?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Let's say “it’s possible” Nik. Every train has a digital two way radio but the easiest calls are “ship to shore” and there is a huge phone book of company and signaller phone numbers. The radio is capable of transmitting train to train but it’s a faff and it would only normally be used where for instance one train is assisting another and the drivers would benefit from communicating.
@northwesttrainspotter319
3 жыл бұрын
Hey this is my dream job to be a train driver specificity to do the drax run from Edge Hill to the power station in Liverpool
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
You’ll get there if you keep at it.
@joydivisionisnotdead67
3 жыл бұрын
I miss the Madchester days. The Hacienda, Happy Mondays and a consistent United. Best city ever for music and football
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I always thought of it as rainy city but I do like the culture and the architecture.
@mjradar
3 жыл бұрын
Another great cab view , would be great if you could get a narrator because I can't read and watch what's happening at same time
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. I always time the captions so you can read them then see the event and I’m not much good at narration.
@robertcoleman4861
3 жыл бұрын
Hi don, wonderful journey beautiful valley,why are some of the old stations platforms so long,cheer's bob.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob. The platforms used to accommodate very long trains in the days before the motor vehicle. There was a steam engine and a rake of coaches. It must have been lovely.
@mrbluesky2050
3 жыл бұрын
one day, I'll do this line. . . . after all, I'm only up in Leeds, , another class video Don, oh, and one other thing, a class 150 has never given an impression of speed, real, false or otherwise...!
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
I beg your pardon Richard, I’m sure I’ve had one up to 76!!! Haha, only kidding. A colleague once made me laugh, we used to go to Blackpool from Buxton and on one job we came back via Wigan down the WCML. The subject of how fast our 150s might go if you let them came up and he said “well I know they’ll do 87”. I did chuckle, he’d obviously taken his eye off the ball down one of the long banks towards Wigan!!!
@davidfarrow44
3 жыл бұрын
A really good presentation once again informative as always. Did the route once in a 142 on a diversion from Essex to Blackpool.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Crikey, that’s a long way to go on a 142! Just kidding, glad you enjoyed it.
@dorisbotts6414
3 жыл бұрын
Wow such beautiful scenery. Almost missed it. Was so busy reading the narration that I was missing the ride. So now I just watch the scenery. I don't know what is going on or where we are but the view is great. Nice camera work.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that Doris. I get tongue twisted if I try to narrate but I do time the captions before the event so you can look up and see it. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated.
@AdrianBritton
Жыл бұрын
Lovely film Don, one of my favourites of yours; beautiful scenery and really good captions. Brilliant!
@doncoffey5820
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Adrian, glad you enjoyed it.
@stevetaylor4122
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. The commentary is informative and adds to the experience. I particularly liked the piece regarding the stone wall at New Mills, a truly impressive structure.
@doncoffey5820
2 жыл бұрын
It so easy to overlook these things Steve and yet they were mammoth tasks.
@RichardFelstead1949
3 жыл бұрын
G'day Don, great to another excellent video. I like the captions giving some history of line and branches.
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Richard! Great to hear from you. Glad you liked the video and the “extras”. I hope the weather is good to you where you are, take care.
@csmart6444
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you. Quick question. When a driver is in a very long tunnel, do they change their headlights from 'day running' to 'night running' to aid in seeing sign posts in the dark?
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
Good question. No is the short answer although I sometimes do with our twin LED lights as a courtesy to the oncoming driver as they are uncomfortably bright. Left and rights, no.
@michaelriordan8265
3 жыл бұрын
Piccadilly should have another 10 platforms, perhaps they should have kept Mayfield station open
@doncoffey5820
3 жыл бұрын
There was talk of it Michael but it’s all about budgets.
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