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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @JeffBazell
    @JeffBazell 2 года назад +12

    I love watching cab view trains from other countries. I'm from Chicago and I even watch our own CTA commuter 'L' trains. Great video quality here. Thanks!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Jeff. Yes I really enjoyed driving that train on such an exceptional day.

  • @nigelstringfellow5187
    @nigelstringfellow5187 3 года назад +10

    Here in Australia we get some pretty nice sunny days but I don't think I have ever seen such a blue sky as seen in this video,it's stunning,and a really entertaining video,thank you Don!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      We don’t get as much as we’d like Nigel but that was during a period of glorious weather that thankfully helped us through lockdown. All the best.

  • @jameswingrove7421
    @jameswingrove7421 3 года назад +26

    My Dad drives these. I’ve just started as ground staff for DB Cargo, hoping to work my way up to being a driver in the near future myself so getting right into these videos!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +3

      Best wishes James. There are a couple of DBC videos in case you didn’t see them.

  • @usmale49
    @usmale49 2 года назад +4

    Beautiful any way you look at it! Thank you for taking me along on this fantastic train ride! And thank you for creating, uploading and sharing! 😊🚅❤

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! It was a really lovely day which made sitting in the garden through lockdown so much more bearable.

  • @silvanski
    @silvanski 3 года назад +55

    Quality video. The glorious weather makes the trip even better.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +4

      Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching Silvain D.

  • @pamt7740
    @pamt7740 3 года назад +5

    Grateful for a clear view through the window! Many leave smears and it spoils the views. Thanks. I love watching these videos. Virtual travelling now I can't get out and about much. I generally try to guess the speeds if they're not included.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      I tend to be pedantic about keeping the windows clean Danielle. You’ll see me cleaning them frequently.

  • @1951GL
    @1951GL 3 года назад +8

    Don - the old saying, "nostalgia ain't what it used to be" really applies here. The cleanliness of the route through Salford into Man Victoria and beyond. In the 60s and much of the 70s it was grubby. The tracks are properly aligned, the signalling excellent. In steam days two locos would stand on the platform 12 side of Victoria to bank freight up Miles Platting. By 1969 it was two Type 2 Sulzers, revving continuously, on the same duty.
    And how green everything is, good weather or not!
    A fine video.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      Thanks as always GL. For some reason it all looked pristine in that video but it doesn’t always, a lot depends on the route I guess. I think the weather did lift the video and as you say, everything looked “tickets boo”! All the best mate.

  • @amsmith123
    @amsmith123 3 года назад +3

    Another great video Don, the downtown Manchester skyline sure has changed in the 30+ yrs since I last lived there. My dad worked for British Rail from 1946 to 1986, he was Shed Master at Longsight Depot in the 70s & 80s. The trains & routes are so different today from what I remember way back when.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Good to see you Anthony. Yes, things have changed dramatically over the last few years. You can see big changes in that archive video I posted recently. All the best mate.

  • @notreyf
    @notreyf 2 года назад +2

    I love the Ordsall Chord. I admire it every time I drive by it in a car, I can't imagine the thrill of driving a train over it.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      It’s over and done quickly but there is a new video coming soon on a lovely day 👍

  • @Zerbey
    @Zerbey 2 года назад +2

    Stunningly beautiful part of the UK, thanks for sharing this!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      I consider myself privileged to get paid for watching that countryside go by Chris. Glad you liked it 👍

  • @philippenaluna2312
    @philippenaluna2312 3 года назад +8

    Good to see you back, Don. As you say, you've 'covered' much of the route in previous videos, nonetheless, an enjoyable run. What a bonus to have a glorious late spring day to be working that trip. I guess apart from the light' comments, the train was all but running ECS with what looked like a very light passenger loading. Thanks.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      It was just too good not to show it Phillip.

  • @WHITTONZ
    @WHITTONZ 3 года назад +8

    well worth the wait! Thank you for your time and effort, much appreciated

  • @AndyGabrielPowell
    @AndyGabrielPowell 3 года назад +3

    Grateful thanks to Mrs. C. for letting you out occasionally Don! Living here in the USA at the moment, I need all the distraction I can get. Thanks for providing this.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      That was one of my work days, well kind of work, I love it really.

  • @jezm1703
    @jezm1703 3 года назад +2

    My wife and I made this trip in 2012 from Man Picc to York at around the same time of year with the weather almost as good. Lovely Pennines scenery and the guard made sure I was aware of when we were approaching Stalybridge and the highest point on the line and the Standedge tunnel(s), with the canal beside. Good to know about the run down to Huddersfield with the assistance of gravity! The video brought back great memories and it was very interesting to see it from the cab. Thank you so much.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      My pleasure Jez, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @nevillegreen135
    @nevillegreen135 3 года назад +12

    Hi Don .I have missed your cab rides it is wonderful to have you back

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Neville, I appreciate that.

  • @robertjamesgreen
    @robertjamesgreen 3 года назад +4

    What a fantastic video. After the day I've had this is just what I needed to relax. A train journey and some great scenery. Thanks for sharing

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. We need some sunshine don’t we.

  • @happy2ramble
    @happy2ramble 3 года назад +1

    Welcome back Don and another great video with which to spend a very pleasant hour and a half during the latest lock down.
    It brought back a lot of happy memories as I was born and bred in Mossley and where my love of railways began in the early 1950 's.The line ran along the line bottom of the school playground - heaven 😊

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      The railway that ran past my infant school has long gone. I used to sit on the wall and try and see the train coming in from Hayfield but it was just as the end of lunchtime whistle blew so invariably I had to dawdle to see the old DMU. The Greenfield line must have been amazing in those days. I guess the Delph Donkey was still open then too.

  • @donaldweir9318
    @donaldweir9318 2 года назад +1

    Another fantastic rail journey, thank you, lovely countryside and great weather.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад

      It was exceptional weather that day Donald. It makes the colours pop in the video.

  • @leep5113
    @leep5113 Год назад +1

    I remember when there was a station at Miles Platting. Sad that it’s gone! Haven’t seen that part of Manchester in years. Thanks for posting!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  Год назад +1

      It’s all changed now Lee due to the electrification so I’ll show it again soon.

  • @jamesterrill1938
    @jamesterrill1938 3 года назад +13

    Can not get over how clean the R.O.W. and country is...

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      It just seemed a perfect day James.

  • @davidbarrett1487
    @davidbarrett1487 2 года назад +1

    Another very enjoyably journey, amazing power of these trains, a beautiful day too? Thanks Don.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      That really was a nice day, I remember it clearly. Cheers David.

  • @johnthompson5034
    @johnthompson5034 3 года назад +2

    Many thanks Don I could almost feel the sun on my back. Looking forward to many more great videos in the new year.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      It does have a lifting effect to see that weather doesn’t it John. Thanks for watching.

  • @colinsmith6611
    @colinsmith6611 3 года назад +3

    Although we have seen your previous views of this journey I find something new and interesting every time I see this route either on video or from actually riding the line. Thanks for sharing.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Thanks Colin. If you ride it you will know how scenic it is so hopefully the view from the front adds something to it. I’m just editing a new trip from Hull to Manchester so coming the other way. Its out on the 20th Feb.

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724 3 года назад +25

    Superb having you 'back', so to speak!

  • @ricwilki6254
    @ricwilki6254 3 года назад +4

    Love these videos. My way of getting out and about during another lockdown.

  • @josedasilva8924
    @josedasilva8924 3 года назад +1

    Excellent quality. So good to have you back with new videos. Hope you are doing well in this crazy times.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Thanks Jose. Much appreciated. More videos soon, keep safe.

  • @RichardASK
    @RichardASK 3 года назад +2

    This is the first of your videos, that I've watched Don, but it definitely won't be the last. Superb. Well done Sir.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Welcome aboard! Thats very kind Richard, thank you.

  • @memofrf
    @memofrf 2 года назад +1

    Emotional times. Beautiful work. Thank you.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад

      I’m not sure what you mean but I appreciate the positive feedback 👍

  • @michaelgamble296
    @michaelgamble296 3 года назад +6

    The most wonderful thing about your Railway videos is the instant escape from the reality of Covid as portrayed by Boris and his Cohorts . . . . then back to a real-time travel with no background music other than that provided by the train. Thank you, Don, for this! Thank you also for proving odd bits of information such as the length of that tunnel and the diverging and converging tracks from wherever.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      My pleasure Michael. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Rollin-Rant
    @Rollin-Rant 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic video, beautiful scenery, very nice, thank you 😊

  • @meijiturtle3814
    @meijiturtle3814 3 года назад +2

    Excellent and informative video with top class camera work.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      You know what, I shot that back in early May and then filed it away forgotten. It was only after being stuck for something to edit I dug it out and realised how good it was! Just about the nicest footage I’ve ever had!!!

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob 3 года назад +1

    Superb Don, just superb. A very happy 2021 to you. Cheers, Bob

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Hip Bob. Good to hear from you - same to you too.

  • @arob802
    @arob802 3 года назад

    Just spent an enjoyable few days in York . Previously we would have driven from Manchester. After watching your wonderful videos over the last 12 months we decided to travel by train from Manchester Victoria. Very enjoyable and stress free . We have been converted .

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      It’s a pity we don’t have onboard catering at the moment as there’s something quite civilised by having a drink and something to eat on the move.

  • @theologicalfi
    @theologicalfi 3 года назад +1

    Mr. Coffey, I'm watching this as I knit and enjoying the journey so far. The beautiful sunny day makes it even better. Your text commentary is really interesting, too. =) Thank you for making this, and I hope all is well with you! =)

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      That’s very kind thank you. I try to add items of interest for many different tastes. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @peterburgess7314
    @peterburgess7314 3 года назад +10

    Thank you for it being raw, with just the real sounds , and not flooded with music. loved it.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      It’s something I’m fussy about Peter. It’s actually a very high quality soundtrack if you turn it up too ;-)

  • @karlwilliams8773
    @karlwilliams8773 3 года назад +17

    It's not quite as quick as the 2000mph unit😂. As ever Don another enjoyable production 👍

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +4

      I slowed down a bit so you could see Karl ;-)

  • @josesal
    @josesal 3 года назад +1

    Great lonesome video, and very informative foot notes. Thanks for the share Don, really miss these videos.

  • @robertcoleman4861
    @robertcoleman4861 3 года назад +2

    Hi don,beautiful pictures on a perfect day thank you stay safe cheer's bob.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Hi Bob. Yes, the weather was very lifting during these dark daysI thought. Never mind it will all come good soon - all the best mate.

  • @hamshackleton
    @hamshackleton 3 года назад +2

    Such crowds on the stations! :-) I'm glad you are posting again, after being ripped off.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      The politics of the railway! Take care buddy.

  • @stevogenix1411
    @stevogenix1411 3 года назад +2

    Suburb - thank you! That was excellent as always. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @christopherbraiden6713
    @christopherbraiden6713 2 года назад +1

    Totally awesome thanks for the cab ride a beautiful area of England!!😎🚆🚆🚆🚆🇬🇧🇺🇦

  • @stuartscaife9313
    @stuartscaife9313 3 года назад +1

    Great video. A trip across the north offers a taste of the exotic during the dark days of lockdown. Thank you.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Thanks Stuart. I think the weather in that video has a lifting effect on us all. It will come back with a better year soon.

  • @ConfusedOxygen
    @ConfusedOxygen 2 года назад +1

    As I can get to york by train in under 45 minutes, I know if I ever need to get to Manchester this is the way to go! Great video, loved it,

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      York to Manchester is about 1:20 which is also far more relaxing than driving 👍

  • @pwiller7980
    @pwiller7980 3 года назад +1

    A very pleasant journey and beautiful views. So much different to the south east. Thanks for the video.

  • @barryedmund8015
    @barryedmund8015 3 года назад +1

    Great to see you back Don,Beautiful video

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Much appreciated Barry. The next one is a couple of years old but it’s never before seen footage.

  • @rubyait
    @rubyait 3 года назад +1

    Must have slept for a month. I apologize for not viewing this earlier, Don. Terrific video. I wish all my railway videos were as clean as this. I had a job that I enjoyed most days. That IS a plus, for sure. Thanks.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Hi Thomas. Good to hear from you. Yes, not everyone appreciates their job as a train driver but I sit in a great big air conditioned cab and watch Yorkshire go by. They even insist on paying me which is a bonus!!! Keep safe my friend and keep in touch.

  • @BS25BaldEagle
    @BS25BaldEagle 3 года назад

    Another great video Don, filmed in perfect conditions and crystal clear. Makes everywhere look lovely. It is odd to see platforms so eerily quiet. Thanks for this interesting journey, dry enjoyable.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it BE. Another premier tomorrow but gloomy weather this time!

  • @paulgalyet5308
    @paulgalyet5308 3 года назад +1

    Much enjoyed, thanks for sharing Don.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Paul, thank you.

  • @markanthony4655
    @markanthony4655 3 года назад +2

    Good to see you back. I have missed the Don Coffey Driver's Eye "Railtours"

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Mark. I nearly stopped for a variety of reasons but after some thought and feedback from subscribers, I decided to do a few more. How it will work out remains to be seen.

  • @jbz2079
    @jbz2079 3 года назад +1

    Another very enjoyable video, thanks Don and a very Happy New year.

  • @Trainsforlife89
    @Trainsforlife89 2 года назад +1

    Dear sir, thank you for the amazing ride. I thoroughly enjoyed this picturesque part of the UK, slightly different from Kent, where i lived for a year. I must say i felt a bit sad seeing EMR HSTs in storage at Neville Hill depot. The 185 is a fantastic powerful little demon and one could not ask more in terms of performance. I plan on enjoying much more of your work. Greetings from a fellow train driver, albeit a ''fresh'' one, from Greece!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад

      Thank you and welcome to the driving grade.

  • @theteacaddy2766
    @theteacaddy2766 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Don for another interesting and informative video I truly enjoy watching them. All the best for the 2021. Can we expect more videos this year.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      Yes you can. I very nearly threw the towel in but due to feedback I’ve decided to do what I can. I have some older footage I can work on and some irons in the fire. Keep an eye on the community page or the Facebook group.

  • @petergroves9343
    @petergroves9343 3 года назад +1

    Another great video Don, brightened up a dull day, stay safe 🚅🚅🚅🚅

  • @pablorobertodurso8892
    @pablorobertodurso8892 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video. Incredible view from the conductor cab . What we miss seating in the coaches LOL

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      Yes, I get the best seat on the train Pablo ;-)!!!

  • @rwm2986
    @rwm2986 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Don. As good as ever and well worth waiting for.

  • @playpaulbee
    @playpaulbee 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Don, beautiful day, this time last year I was getting a TPE unit between Picc and Vic, the Nova 1's were on the 06:34 to Newcastle, a comfy two mile ride before gettin a local up to Castleton, I'm missing train travel so much!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      It’ll all come right Paul. It is depressing but we’ll get there.

  • @Spankbucket
    @Spankbucket 3 года назад +1

    A truly brilliant video. Thanks for posting it!

  • @RichardFelstead1949
    @RichardFelstead1949 3 года назад +2

    G'Day Don.Great to see you back on the tracks.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Great to hear from you Richard. I hope you are keeping safe over there. Take care.

  • @rogerclark5869
    @rogerclark5869 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for putting this up. Needed something like this on a night like this. Stay Safe

  • @geoffdickinson5903
    @geoffdickinson5903 3 года назад +1

    Excellent trip as usual. Nice clear video.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      I’d forgotten I’d got it!!! Just about the best footage Ive ever had.

  • @georgeronn1263
    @georgeronn1263 3 года назад +1

    Another fantastic video Don. Thank you.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Very welcome George, glad you liked it.

  • @bugelfalte6320
    @bugelfalte6320 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video, superb quality. All the best from Bavaria!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Glad you like them and stay safe over there. Thanks for watching.

  • @danielkingham9045
    @danielkingham9045 3 года назад +13

    Hi Don,,,, when are you going to give us a run from York to Blackpool via Burnley (Manchester Rd) this is an exciting route which runs via Hebden Bridge up along the Copy Pit line to Rose Grove ,Accrington and Blackburn further along to Preston and Blackpool .....

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +9

      That was on the agenda before coronavirus Daniel but as it stands now, I honestly can’t say.

    • @danielkingham9045
      @danielkingham9045 3 года назад

      @@doncoffey5820 ,,,,, thanks for your prompt answer. May I suggest that sometime in the Future that a visit to Preston PSB and film a train e.g from Hebden Bridge to wherever e.g (1B??) or even (2M??) I was many a year ago up there and just love the way the points,signals and track circuits and train describer hop from one section to another,,,, thanks again for your time

    • @19TheChaosWarrior79
      @19TheChaosWarrior79 3 года назад +1

      @@doncoffey5820 I live along the east Lancashire line. It's not that exciting or am I just too used to it 😝

  • @derrickjones8149
    @derrickjones8149 3 года назад +1

    Sorry missed the Premiere, but this looks beautiful so far. Cheers, Don! :o)

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      No worries Derrick, glad you managed to catch up with it. Another video soon.

  • @richardwestwell4902
    @richardwestwell4902 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Don for a lovely video and New Year Greetings from the Philippines. My Filipino partner was most impressed!!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      I’m grateful to both of you for watching Richard. I guess it gives a good view of our country. I’m afraid the weather is rather gloomy in the next video.

  • @derrickgreen9020
    @derrickgreen9020 3 года назад +1

    This was a fabulous run Don and made my day. I played back your journey on my iPad and matched it (pausing occasionally!)with the Train Simulator World on my PS4, running in parallel on the Trans Pennine route Manchester to Leeds😂...except I was in a 60s Class 45 diesel era!😀. It didn’t accelerate as quick as your modern diesel needless to say. The speed restrictions seem pretty similar still though but there wasn’t an IKEA in those days! I messed up at Dewsbury station halt, drifting past a red signal the producers had slipped in, causing a SPAD. Never mind...a good chance to try your 200 mph return trip😂.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      Blimey Derrick, thats tea and biscuits with the boss! I’ll let you off if you SPAD at 2000mph ;-)

  • @mrdickywaters
    @mrdickywaters 2 года назад +1

    What is it about trains that we find intriguing? i always remember first seeing a train, i was around 2-3 and me old man would take me for a stroll in the buggy, and wed walk over the line between margate and ramsgate, and he lifted me up and i saw what i thought was some kind of yellow faced robot or machine just hurtling underneath us and its so vivd to this day. Is it the tracks as well? how they interlink, cross over, junctions, its very mesmerising watching them. Anyway, thanks for all your efforts again Don, must be a joy to drive trains. x

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      I consider myself very fortunate Richard. I share the fascination and with planes too. I can’t resist looking up.

  • @Bronzrider
    @Bronzrider 3 года назад +1

    your vids are some of my favorites...but today after 21 min and at least a dozen forced ads and ones i could skip ..i just cant watch anymore for today...its exhausting... but i love how much information you provide ...some of the best train vids on youtube...I will finish this another day ... its weird not seeing 100s of people at the stations..but the scenery and all is really nice... i would spend a lot of time on trains if i ever get to visit england ...stay well Don

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      I agree they are i pain but they make money for charity. I give the revenue to charity. Google seem to lay them on a bit thick though. Sorry about that.

  • @lesliebradshaw1408
    @lesliebradshaw1408 3 года назад +1

    Many thanks Much appreciated Happy New Year to you all

  • @fritssontrop7285
    @fritssontrop7285 2 года назад +4

    Beautiful landscape! As a Dutchman I wonder why so large parts are not electrified. Nevertheless great looking trains!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад

      There’s a lot of it and the costs are high but they keep working through it Frits 👍

  • @patriceroulleau551
    @patriceroulleau551 3 года назад +1

    Bravo . Très belle vidéo avec un cadrage parfait . Salutations respectueuses .

  • @steviep1965
    @steviep1965 3 года назад +1

    Another great video Don and the HD is really noticeable. 👍

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Stephen. Yes, the longer it sits on RUclips the better it buffers up. If you freeze it you can see the individual pieces of ballast.

  • @sebhoward6674
    @sebhoward6674 2 года назад +4

    Amazing countryside!!! Breathtaking!!! I cant believe how Diesel powered Trains gain speed so quickly these days!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      The 185s were built for hill climbing Seb and they are not quite as quick as a modern electric but yes, they do get up to speed quickly. The sunny day makes that video.

  • @robertdavies4741
    @robertdavies4741 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Don, really enjoyed the video.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Very welcome Robert, much appreciated.

  • @Kaname1981
    @Kaname1981 3 года назад +1

    love the ride keep it up there a joy to watch.

  • @dave1001
    @dave1001 3 года назад +1

    What a great journey and during first lockdown better air quality too

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Thanks Dave. We can look forward to better days I hope.

  • @tweed532
    @tweed532 3 года назад +1

    As many others have mentioned, a welcome return and a nice crisp video and I must say the audio was a welcome change in the headphones to rocket launches and truck pulls (!). Mind the HD video did enhance the need for a tin of paint on the steel plate @3.37 in, Ordsall Chord, River Irwell. Or is that dusty rusty stuff called 'Patina' now a days?. Keeps safe all...

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Haha - designer patina!!! I’d prefer to see some nice olive green paint but that seems to be the modern way. I do like the eclectic mix of structures and buildings though, I think it adds a lot of interest. Take care.

  • @fetchstixRHD
    @fetchstixRHD 3 года назад +1

    Happy (belated) New year!
    13:38 damn, that signal was quite hidden by those branches! I would hate to be trying to find it without AWS (or even with it for that matter!)
    Gotta also say 28:07 it’s amazing when you compare headlights through the ages how little light older lights provided (if they were fitted at all!) especially watching some of the older Underground cab rides, I wouldn’t want to be there either 😂

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      I know the signal you mean without even looking. It used to be worse than that but they brought it back from the crossing in a recent reksignalling scheme. The lights are fantastic now - much better than the footage would suggest but the camera is hopeless at showing it.

  • @busdriverm
    @busdriverm 3 года назад +1

    Excellent as always Don!

  • @sportyster1
    @sportyster1 3 года назад +1

    Last time did this route was a dmu from lime Street to York!! Great video

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Thats going back a bit Alex! You can piece all of that trip together with my videos.

  • @imranzazai7404
    @imranzazai7404 3 года назад +1

    England is very nice and I am your new subscriber from Afghanistan.

  • @ramonwilliams5721
    @ramonwilliams5721 3 года назад +3

    Thank you very much Don for a great video, at least its took my mind off this B***** lock down. kind regards.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      You and me both Ramon. Its a relief to go and drive trains when I can. Up at 3am tomorrow - that takes a bit of getting used to!

  • @Leodisdude
    @Leodisdude 3 года назад +1

    @52.56 Popping out of the tunnel at Morley... 5 minutes walk from my house.
    @120.34 The supermarket on the right is built on the site of where the East Coast mainline used to branch off towards Selby (Chaloners junction)
    @120.50 Dringhouses pond and orchard on the left.
    Used to go with my dad and grandad in the early 1980s. They went fishing and I’d train spot all day... Deltics and all.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      That’s right yes, Challoners Whin.

  • @drummerboy1390
    @drummerboy1390 3 года назад +1

    That was fantastic.
    Many thanks.

  • @adriandean464
    @adriandean464 3 года назад +2

    Yet another fine video! Would you ever consider doing a Manchester to Plymouth drivers eye view?

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      I can’t promise anything at the moment Adrian. Thinks are chaotic on the railway at the moment so I don’t know how things will turn out. There will be more but quite where to I can’t say at the moment.

  • @richardditchburn3853
    @richardditchburn3853 2 года назад +1

    Don, another masterpiece. The HD footage really brings out the colours of the season as we travel through the valleys. I find it particularly interesting how the buildings melt into the countryside. I only wish that on my travels in GB many years ago, on a BritRail Pass, that I knew of the beauty of these lines between Leeds and Manchester. As it was limited my North/South travels to the LNER
    Question: Back in 1967, I seem to remember a different layout to Manchester Victoria. A set of East facing terminating lines, a set of West facing terminating lines and a couple of super long through lines. Am I correct? I remember a trip from York to Manchester, and then another train to Chester and North Wales. Still the stomping grounds, and maybe the last for steam.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  2 года назад +1

      I was always a “north west man” in my Northern Rail days Richard and the wonders of the Eastern Region only came when I joined Transpennine Express. You are quite right about Victoria, it was a labyrinth of roads and bays at one time. It was rationalised in the period of railway decline and now of course it’s a major pinch point.

  • @jimkerr9429
    @jimkerr9429 3 года назад +1

    Cheers Don
    Very quiet but good weather 1

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Exactly Jim, these are strange times indeed.

  • @alanmorris9425
    @alanmorris9425 3 года назад +1

    Really informative, thank you

  • @stevebarbier5602
    @stevebarbier5602 3 года назад +1

    Another quality video, thank you.................

  • @Marm1803
    @Marm1803 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you back. I still wait and hope that one day you will do Crew to London or Birmingham.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      It was all planned Richard but then covid came along. We’ll have to see how it all turns out now.

  • @HenrysAdventures
    @HenrysAdventures 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant video as always!

  • @zachduke8830
    @zachduke8830 3 года назад +1

    Well done don fantastic video

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Allan. Much appreciated.

  • @davidwinkle4168
    @davidwinkle4168 3 года назад +2

    Just like a Sunday afternoon drive!

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      It was a bit of sunshine though dark days wasn’t it David. Take care.

  • @1960imp
    @1960imp 3 года назад +2

    Such a beautiful day for filming. many thanks for your efforts. Quite a few places where it can be seen the formation was wider once, bridges have been taken out, and so on. It is interesting to try and imagine what the network would look like if Dr. Beeching's axe hadn't been applied quite so liberally. One question - when does a bridge become a tunnel?

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Thanks Ian. Yes Mr Beeching did do a necessary thing as there were so many routes that simply were not being used but he did go a bit crazy with the ones that were too. Regarding tunnels, there are no fixed rules but as a general guide, bridges are covered and tunnels are bored. There are some kind of exceptions so for instance, if the ground is very soft, they might do a “cut and shut”. This is where they construct the tunnel in a cutting then bury it rather than risk a cutting caving in.

  • @_dexcon_7008
    @_dexcon_7008 3 года назад +1

    I love it! Thanks for the video :)

  • @nige-g
    @nige-g 3 года назад +1

    Perfect, and the weather's not bad either. 👌

  • @DistrictDriver
    @DistrictDriver 3 года назад +4

    Happy New Year Don!

  • @arnoldspottingvideos5269
    @arnoldspottingvideos5269 3 года назад +1

    Great video Don. The weather looks clear to drive but when the sun came to you, pull the blind down. Can you do drive a new Heathrow Express class 387s (that they're in service) from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington.

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад

      Its well off my patch and at the moment I can’t promise anything.

  • @MrPussycat9
    @MrPussycat9 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely watching these videos is better than therapy at the moment (and cheaper.) All your wonderful uploads are a distraction from the current environment. Thanks, and looking forward to any new ones. Are you able to film the GWR services? I used to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Paddington on a regular basis when they went via Cheltenham Spa, but I think that they now travel via Bristol Parkway

    • @doncoffey5820
      @doncoffey5820  3 года назад +1

      I had an appointment to film with GWR las year but everything fell to pieces with the virus. I may get in touch with them this year to see if they’ll film on my behalf.

  • @brettjones5041
    @brettjones5041 2 года назад

    absolute marvellous county side . top vid