Calder Valley 

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.

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.

Another lovely video from Don, very enjoyable.

Superb. These really are the best cab ride vids on RU-vid. Great job.

Another brilliant example of the 'gold standard' of railway videos - thanks Don.

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...

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 .

This would have to be one of the best ‘Driver’s Eye View’ channels on RU-vid. Thanks for doing a great job in keeping us entertained and informed. 🐨🇦🇺

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely love Manchester's Victorian industrial architecture, especially the way the high level railways bisect the city itself. Thanks for a brilliant vid.

Another tremendous video Don. I really enjoy them. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and present them.

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.

Yet another informative, and interesting video, Don. Thanks, matey!

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!

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.

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.

So informative, and such an excellent video. Thank you!

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 !

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!

Thanks Don for yet another riveting video .Simply delightful.

Excellent as usual. Always interesting. Enjoyed and thank you👍

Great video, excellent Tipps. Thank you, without this, I'd never knew about this nice area, Calder Valley.

Once again Don another brilliant video. First class information once again.

Another superb video Don, thanks, and well done!

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.

Another lovely and informative video, thanks again Don!

What a fantastic video! Really fascinating and strangely relaxing!

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!

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

Great video as usual, i look forward to your informative and interesting route videos

A super video. Great information at timely intervals. Many thanks

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.

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.

Thanks, so much new knowledge. Really informative on the infrastructure.

another great video the rain the dark more like the railways we know worth waiting for.Well done you never disappoint Don

An excellent video for us train buffs, thank you and Trans Pennine.

Excellent work,thank you

I loved this......it was interesting to see the once freight only line from Sowerby to Bradley Wood Junct.Thankyou.

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.

Thanks Don, another great video as always.

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!

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

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

Extremely interesting. Thank you.

Thanks again Don for an excellent and informative trip! Waiting for the next one!

Excellent cab ride Don and very informative as always, very many thanks. (But what a vile morning!)

Brilliant video as always Don. Thanks

Another excellent video. Well-filmed and informative. Keep up the good work!

Nice video Don. I loved the information at the bottom of the screen and was imagining Fred Dibnah's voice reading it.

You're a marvel Don. Thanks for posting this great cab-ride.

Thank you Don. Tremendous video. The sun don’t always shine.

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.

Anothere xcellent and well-captioned video. Thanks Don.

Excellent video Don. A pleasure to watch. 👍🙂

Thank you so much, I get this train and I've never seen where we go before!

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 🤓

Its always interesting to watch. I have to say I find it quite restful and de-stressing. Thanks for posting. Safe travelling.

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.

Excellent vid., very interesting and informative. Thank you for a very entertaining hour [almost].

Excellent Don, I've been looking forward to this one.

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.

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.

Another great trip. Thank you!

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

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.

wow - thanks a lot for this wonderful trip with so much interesting informations. Very impressive!

Thanks Don for another very informative video, I had not heard about the disasters and was very interested in learning about them.

Smooth ride. This is an excellent video!

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 !!

Another comfortable and interesting trip. Thanks Don. Cheers mate.

Thank You again Don, for this brilliant video!!

Excellent video Don. What more can I say? Keep them coming.

Wonderful video. Apparently Summit tunnel was the longest in the world when it was built. I am sure everyone on here knows that already.

Coffey!!! You are, simply, the best.

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 !! :)

Great video as always and what great line. 👍Thumbs Up👍

Ooh! Looking forward to seeing this!

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.

Another nice one. Thanks again Don.

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.

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. 👍🏼

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

Great video ! You weren't kidding about the weather !

Hi Don, Thanks for posting this, so interesting and with super informative captions. ( Ex HoBo )

Best train videos on RU-vid, 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

These videos are excellent.

Having watched it again from the beginning, its another excellent video. Bit different in the gloom and rain. Well captioned and route described.

Wonderful - thanks Don

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.

Another great video - thank you Don. The comments at the bottom are invaluable.

Truly outstanding video upload. Just crammed with information and history of this Happy Valley route. Loved it, much better than watching All Out Politics. Catching up on your wonderful work Don. Have a good week, Steve

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.

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 RU-vid! 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😊

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.