Unbelievable to compare then and now: the amount of litter then, and how stations have smartened up so much (not Ardwick haha). No Platform 0 at Stockport yet!
Be interested to know who the crew was. Main voice sounds like Jimmy Eccles, but as far as I know he was from Warrington , so might not be as familiar with the Manc area as the bloke in the vid. Certainly sounds like Jimmy, and he would likely have knowledge of the old C.L.C. lines thru Woodley. All this brings back memories of happier times 'on the job' .It always seemed bleak , grey and cold in the stone terminal at Woodley when I went there , too !
Super video, filling in a lot of information between what I knew in the 1960s and the present. But WHY didn't they just turn left at Guide Bridge straight to Denton? Doesn't make sense!
The main commentary is almost certainly from Walter Wood, Traction Inspector at the time, I think this film is taken from an old VHS cassette, I seem to remember a few were produced around the North West by AJC Productions.
Outstanding knowledge....i started on railway mid 80s...and on the footplate 1989 there where loads of 'old boy' drivers who would impart there wisdom upon you ....never a dull moment😊
Very knowledgeable driver knows all about the area past and present!
That driver was a mind of information, great video and thank for sharing.
Outstanding Video and with the drivers knowledge (wow) made it very interesting. Many thanks for uploading. All the best... Steve!
Fascinating, thanks. Good cab chat. Park station closed three years later.
I grew up in Woodley, fascinating to go past the back of the precinct and see my old home from the viaduct.
Outstanding, interesting knowledge on offer on what is a cracking visit to the past.
I followed this route today using the Google Maps and it’s incredible to match the then with the now thanks to all involved
I was trying to find where it started, any chance you could tell me? Cheers :)
Amazing seeing how many lines had gone but junction pointwork still there
Unbelievable to compare then and now: the amount of litter then, and how stations have smartened up so much (not Ardwick haha). No Platform 0 at Stockport yet!
Be interested to know who the crew was. Main voice sounds like Jimmy Eccles, but as far as I know he was from Warrington , so might not be as familiar with the Manc area as the bloke in the vid. Certainly sounds like Jimmy, and he would likely have knowledge of the old C.L.C. lines thru Woodley. All this brings back memories of happier times 'on the job' .It always seemed bleak , grey and cold in the stone terminal at Woodley when I went there , too !
Brilliant
Super video, filling in a lot of information between what I knew in the 1960s and the present.
But WHY didn't they just turn left at Guide Bridge straight to Denton? Doesn't make sense!
Oh OK, I'll answer my own question! I see it was a rail tour so I guess they wanted to see the sights!
Great trip around the rails of S&E Manchester, the sidings @ Ash Bridge Jct before Heaton Norris Jct was called Jubilee Sidings.
29:49 29:50 😊
Fab video, worked many a train over these rails in the late 80s and early 90s. Who are the train crew do you know?
The main commentary is almost certainly from Walter Wood, Traction Inspector at the time, I think this film is taken from an old VHS cassette, I seem to remember a few were produced around the North West by AJC Productions.
Outstanding knowledge....i started on railway mid 80s...and on the footplate 1989 there where loads of 'old boy' drivers who would impart there wisdom upon you ....never a dull moment😊
I think I was on this railtour! Was it leap year day 29/Feb/1992?
Absolutely fascinating stuff that took me back to my youth. The driver was interesting to listen to, but factually incorrect on several of occasions.
Which occasions?
What's with the faint backing music? Sounds awful. Commentary is great, though.
Pick of the pops mate. Not 'alf