I’m actually a train driver and drive through the tunnel parallel to that each day. It was interesting for me to get a bit of history of the tunnel.

@colinmiller5502

Жыл бұрын

Respect,how lucky are you.

@bottleandscrap7626

11 ай бұрын

@@colinmiller5502 why 2 comments

@lewis72

10 ай бұрын

Being the driver of a train, it would make sense for you to use the railway tunnel and not the canal tunnel.

@beardedchimp

10 ай бұрын

​@@lewis72 if they found themselves in the canal it's a sure sign that mistakes have been made.

@cwshtygriff13

Ай бұрын

@@lewis72😂

I love how stoked these guys are. Even the old hand had a stifled smile

I had my doubts that a 22-minute video inside a tunnel would be interesting, but you proved me wrong. I smiled the whole way through - as I do with all your videos. Your delight and wonder are infectious (in the best possible way) and your authenticity, kindness, and humour shine through all your videos. Congrats on your excellent work, Mike. Carry on - and happy holidays from a fellow Vancouverite. 🙂

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you very much!

@valerieann8007

Жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive The lovely laughing you prompted at 6:20 made me want to hug them. These British narrow boat people are wonderful, aren't they? Thanks for doing this narrow boat series, Michael! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and family and the sweetheart Brits, too! ❤😄

@moonramshaw1982

Жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive In case you haven't noticed m8 a scammer is saying he is you. Just had a msg. It's on your UK canal feed. Merry Xmas to you and your family m8 🇬🇧🇨🇦

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

Would you like to watch the entire 3 hours? I can send you the footage.

@TrumpetGuy26

Жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive that would be cool ngl

As a Brit I love our canals. I've done it twice now for a holiday and loved it. This channel can only promote it even more. I highly recommend it. Also the guys that look after the canals deserve so much praise for the way they look after them. The majority are volunteers as well. Great series m8

@marksaunders4149

Жыл бұрын

Love their dialects

@schwags1969

Жыл бұрын

There are many excellent narrow boat channels that I watch from Canada, maybe one day that would be fun.

@moonramshaw1982

Жыл бұрын

@Downie_Live..... Its Xmas m8. Leave your scams till the new year at least. Bah humbug 👎👎

@petecoventry6858

Жыл бұрын

I live on the canals. been my dream since I was 2 and had my first holiday!

@shanecarroll5376

Жыл бұрын

You really do have a fantastic canal system. We have something similar in Ireland but it's nowhere near your's.

The most amazing part of the story is a 12 year old boy having the responsibility to walk across the Pennines four times a day in all weathers for 37 years!!! These stories should never be forgotten, as this great country was built on the back these people and they were a different breed!!!

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Neil

@mandy7422

Жыл бұрын

I know right the way that this channel puts the back story in and it's done so brilliantly

@neutraltoxic

6 ай бұрын

People are a product of their environment and if you put modern day people, especially children that dont know anything else into rough circumstances like that they will adapt fine. Humans havent changed that much.

@engste678

3 ай бұрын

Especially when you understand that the canals were all dug by hand, by men with shovels. Called Navvies.

@vladimirkroutov3310

2 ай бұрын

I wish I was a 12 years boy for 37 years.

This is such a mixture of feelings... The joy of real Yorkshire accents, the fascination of learning so much and the horror of the claustrophobia!!!!!!

@forsakingfear3652

Жыл бұрын

Aye, it's a smashing accent

Those lads running the tour were top notch

@DownieLive

2 ай бұрын

100%

@jonijenningsstickney8559

Ай бұрын

How many tickle’s does it take to make a octopus laugh? Tentacles!

@luap89

26 күн бұрын

@@jonijenningsstickney8559 Class!

@Brian-vs9sd

19 күн бұрын

Absolute legends.

These guys are such lovely goofballs but you can tell they know their stuff and don’t play around with their job. Fascinating to see the workers aspect and knowledge.

What a brilliant youtube description. We came from New Zealand in 2019 and spent 5 weeks on the UK canal system. We also travelled through the tunnel twice, because the Southern Peninne Ring route was not able to be traversed because of lock closures on the Rochdale canal. I had to steer the narrowboat through each way, the first time our chaperone was Trevor and the return journey was with Alaister. Great to see Trevor again. The Canal & River Trust guys are such a dedicated and knowedgeable bunch. I wonder if Trevor is still driving his MGB?

@yoshiclubcaptainfeerick7750

2 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to go through the tunnel? I heard it was an hour and a half. What an experience!

@Aotearoa_Kiwi

2 ай бұрын

Everyone I know who has done a UK canal holiday has loved it . I'm looking forward to experience one next time we're in the UK.

Amazing how that kid took care of that tunnel for 40 years making sure boats and trade for through, unbelievable story another amazing episode

As a retired Cameraman I am constantly amazed at how well you use that camera of yours even in tight places like a tunnel !!!. I have watched MANY vids on the English canals and coverage of the Standedge Tunnel but none of them were as informative as your coverage. For a " one man show" you do a fantastic job. I guess Nicole declined to do the trip with you, pity she missed a great journey. Max. Australia.

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Max! Glad you appreciate it!

As a Yorkshireman that now lives elsewhere, this was a great watch. I’m now pining for home. A great set of narrowboat videos.

@davenport11

11 ай бұрын

Same can't wait to go back soon. Lovely place is Marsden

The train, the British canals' killer, coexisting side by side with the canal...the peace we love to see. Maybe the shortest route is not always the easiest, but the fact they built it anyway showed their dedication to a thriving canal. I like the more natural part of the tunnel without reinforcements, it just looks cooler that way. Definitely beautiful. Quite a brilliant feat that they managed to do this canal tunnel More info on the railway tunnels, they were built by the London and North Western Railway, the ancestor of the West Coast Main Line, for their line between Huddersfield and Manchester. The Huddersfield Line is now operated by services like TransPennine Express and Northern Trains, and cargo like DB Cargo UK.

That looks like both a fun and exciting experience along with a slightly terrifying experience. I can’t imagine how hard it would be for those men to use their feet to push their way through for that long. That’s pretty incredible.

@schwags1969

Жыл бұрын

Well they are British, need I say more. Ingenuity at its finest. 1841 must have been a hard time for the people who dug those tunnels.

@mayfleur36

Жыл бұрын

Coal miners often would work 12 - 14 hours a day on their backs or their sides, as they’d only have between 36 or 40 inches squared, working away with the pick axe. So, y’all can pretty much imagine how much upper body strength they acquired 😮

If you build it, they will come. In this case, DownieLive! But seriously, this is amazing! They knew this would be the shortest canal route option and understood it would take a lot of work to build under the Pennines, but they took the risk and did it anyway. And you get a free shower too as a bonus for going through it! You're right, it DOES look like modern art...canal builders did modern art before it was cool! 😂 What a great bonus for the canal series, Mike! History, geology, and just magic!

I grew up very near to this tunnel and remember as a child standing at the Marsden end and hearing about the work underway to reopen it for the first time since the forties. Great that you've shown the world how spectacular it is inside.

@malcolmsleight9334

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Huddersfield, so i'm very familiar with both the rail and canal tunnels.

That’s super cool! Love the folks that took you along they were so knowledgeable and friendly

Mike, that was amazing! I previously knew about the canals in the UK via other KZreadrs and of course your narrowboat series. However, I didn't know about this tunnel. Amazing ride and how they accomplished building the tunnel!!! If it took you guys 2.5 hours to go through the tunnel, I can't imagine how long it took for the men to leg a narrowboat along. Thanks for bringing us on this wonderful narrowboat adventure. I can't wait to see your next series!

I remain amazed by these canals and their boats. But, this longest, deepest, highest, tunnel canal was absolutely incredible. Thank you, once again, for bringing us along, to experience this journey, with you. Now, I have a new Bucket List item.

That was absolutely fantastic mike. I dont know what you do for a living but i would certainly back you all the way as a tv presenter! I love the way you listen to the info which is being told to you and you remember it. Fantastic

I've watched other KZread narrowboating content creators go through this tunnel. It never gets old! And your enthusiasm is your particular uniqueness I enjoy. I would absolutely take a through tunnel tour boat guide from the Canal Trust. Especially if they had a geologist. I've never seen the natural rock of the tunnel highlighted that way. Fascinating!

I've seen this tunnel in another video and your video made me love it all over again. Your inquisitive nature, saying/asking the right things to open up the people you're with, and your sheer joy and appreciation is super wholesome to see. I also love how incredibly eager these gentlemen are in sharing everything -- opening up the battery compartment, all the stories they tell. Love it!

This has been an amazing series! Thank you for sharing the experience!

Something peaceful and relaxing about watching canal boat videos, the pace just slows down. I love it.

I’ve stood and stared at the entrance to that tunnel many a time. And just find it an incredible piece of engineering-extraordinary! Can you even imagine someone saying, ok guys, dig me a tunnel please, by hand, three miles long. Absolutely incredible. Thank you for the video experience- fabulous!!

Wow. That was great entertainment and such genuine, interesting and friendly people who took you through which made it even more fun.

Mike, thanks for an amazing series. I first discovered the canals here in England back when I was maybe 6 or 7 years old on a family holiday, and it left an engrained memory. This tunnel was something else though, what an epic trip. You seem like you had an amazing time on the canals here, your enthusiasm is to be applauded 👏

This video aired in Australia on Christmas Eve so Merry Christmas Mike, Nicole, DownieLive crew, family and friends. Yet another great video. Really been enjoying this series.

Downie you probably won’t see this but I discovered your trip from Florida to Alaska by train and I’m now here and following👍 very refreshing the content you put out 🤙 keep it going!

Watching these videos is truly bringing out the kid in me again. Something about the tunnels and bridges, and then the incredibly blissful look on your face as you were experiencing it. If these videos aren’t enough to let the rest of the world know that they need to squeeze every little last bit of juice out of that orange of life. To never take any second for granted, and make every moment count. None of us know how long we have on this earth, and there is no time like the present to go out and experience the world step-by-step. If you can’t fly or sail to the UK to experience what you see in these videos, then simply go down to your local park or conservation area and experience nature around you, through the eyes of your inner child. Every second of every day is another blessing… Use it to your advantage, and don’t let anything get in the way of your own experience. I always say… live life every day as if it was your last and love like it was your first… carpe diem and make it extraordinary.

I feel like, even if I wasnt already interested in narrow boats, I would still watch this video. Seeing the CRT people loving what they are doing makes it that much more enjoyable. Really loved it when the dude got soaked with the water and was just laughing. You could tell he enjoyed his work. It would also be really interesting to watch a demonstration of someone legging a boat, at least part way through a tunnel like that.

New subscriber here from Windsor, Ont. Canada. I found your channel from watching The Wynns and their narrow boating experience. I couldn't stop watching your videos on this journey....I had to watch them all in one sitting! Phenomenal footage. Loved all of them! Cheers from Canada!

I'm impressed by the attention to safety that has been exhibited throughout the journey. There were always volunteers or paid staff there to help boaters at key points - and friendly boaters along the way. It didn't feel as though you were ever just cast adrift to sink or swim. The canals seemed well maintained, too. The time, attention, and funds that go into preserving that canal system make it clear how highly Brits seem to value it. As an American, I am jealous. I've been to many state and national parks, here, and the most hands-on approach to safety I've seen are posted signs, paper-and-pencil checkpoints along backpacking trails, expensive paid guided tours, and, once, in Yosemite, a required video about bears. Our attitude seems to be to say: "Good luck and watch out for the bears!" The fact that you had professional helpers at key points is amazing!

@nevillemason6791

Жыл бұрын

The amount of safety through the tunnel might seem excessive to some but a few years back someone died in a shorter tunnel elsewhere. He banged his head on the tunnel roof when stood at the rear of the barge. He fell off the back while his wife was at the front. She soon realised he was missing but couldn't find him in the pitch dark. Police divers eventually found his body. Hence the reason if you take your own boat through it's mandatory to have a Canal & River Trust 'chaperone'.

Love the enthusiasm of all involved! Absolutely fascinating tunnel! ❤

Dear Michael and Team. Another Amazing adventure!!! 💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺 This series has been so exciting and educational! Thank you again for taking us with you 💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺 Be well and stay safe to you, your family , friends and team. Happy Holidays!!!

Too cool. This series was fun to watch. If you ever want to do Downie Live by Truck, you could see what it’s like to be a truck driver, and go down into the caves of Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri, to pick up and deliver freight.

Grew up and went to school very close to the tunnel but never been all the way through as they didn't do through trips, really cool to see a video showing off the whole trip like this, great vid

As a lad from England who fishes the UK canals this whole series was amazing never seen you before but definitely got a new sub here

Wow, I now want to ride boats like this along the canals, stop by a pub etc. except on a Monday of course. Great 5 Episodes, I never knew this existed. Amazing.

That was so fun. Missed your "don't know where I am going next..." line. Especially since I really wonder where you are going next. This was super fun and interesting. Who knew? Thanks for taking us along.

There is a cannal with narrow boats in a tunnel and only in a tunnel 200m under ground but you can ride on the boat's by climbing down a long stair case in Speedwell caverns.

Wow wow and wow many thanks for taking us on this trip. Absolutely lovely inside .

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Hi guys, wow what a Serious engineering feat that they did to build this tunnel through the mountain. Thanks for the video absolutely enjoyed it Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island 🏝️

Truly amazing, Mike, how you can make a trip through rock cloaked in darkness interesting. Your warm and genuine spirit validates the work and years of investment of all those around you in these journeys. You uplift us all. ❤

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@DEW409

Жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive You are the best travelogue host. Your enthusiasm, easy manner, and that smile while providing a most interesting narration makes watching your episodes such a pleasure.

@James27Simko

Жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive no, thank you.

@helixhippie

Жыл бұрын

Great episode!!

In the 90s (before the renovation)a friend and I snuck under the railing and walked through the furthest single train tunnel a couple of times. On one visit, about 1 mile in our torches failed us. We had my dog with us who was an amazing guide, and walked the other two miles in darkness. The engineering that went in to all this is amazing, and I love the fact that they are working to preserve the history. I'm thankful I got to see inside, but I would tell stupid, wreckless teen me not to.

This entire series was so fascinating. Thank you for letting us navigate these canals with you! WOW 😊👍

That was marvelous! Thank you so much! I have really enjoyed this series on the canals. Merry Christmas to everyone!

Once again, you amaze me with your content. Thank you

What an amazing tunnel and amazing journey! The native rock really IS gorgeous, and the old brickwork not far behind.

Thanks for this canals uk series. I've travelled some of them but you have shown and given me information I wasn't aware of. Love the way you've interpreted the journeys. Terrific. Thanks again.

Excellent video and series. Well done! It took me back to a canal boat holiday through the Potteries when I lived in England ... nothing as splendid as some of the features and machinery/construction you got to experience!

Hey, it's cool that you've developed an interest in the English canals! I've done 3 trips on them though nothing in decades. Have you considered doing something on the Trent-Severn Waterway in your home country of Canada? It's located in Ontario and it seems right up your alley. The experience isn't quite as "amazing" as the one you've just enjoyed in England (no towpaths for instance), but it's still very enjoyable and relaxing. It also includes the WORLD'S HIGHEST HYDRAULIC LIFT LOCK! at Peterborough which given you went up and down Anderton, seems like it should be your next port of call! Look, I've already provided you with your video title, or part of it :)

What a fantastic piece of engineering that is. I cannot imagine what it must have been like working in semi darkness . I would imagine Heath And Safety would have a fit if you tried it now

I loved this video with u and this crew! Their passion for guiding people and sharing their knowledge of the tunnel is to me so fascinating. I hope they are able to get the field trips going again. I'd of loved this trip when I was in grade school or even college.

What an amazing piece of History! Thank you for showing us all this spectacular and unique tunnel.

I’ve watched several videos of boater going through this tunnel and yours has been the most enjoyable and informative, thank you.

That’s a spectacular view of the tunnel, how it changes. You did well with the driving, Mike. A unique canal experience. Thanks for another fine video.

I felt incredibly engaged throughout the entire video. My favorite yet.

Fascinating. Those three canal trust men are dead sound and friendly. Brilliant to watch. Merry Christmas Mike.👍😊🍒☃️🎅🦌🎄

I love these canal and tunnel videos! Thanks for taking us along on your travels!! ❤️❤️

What an incredible series! Great mix of education and entertainment and most impressive is that after this long on KZread, you are still thoroughly enjoying it and not just going through the motion.

This canal series has been the best ones you've ever done, in my personal opinion, i really really enjoyed it. Well done.

This series was so enjoyable. What a nice way to travel.

Ive been through there. Love the digfent styles of tunnel. From brick too rock. Too concrete. Too rock too brick. And all dug by hand. Very cool

Thank you for bringing us these adventures year around, Mike. I hope that you and yours have a blessed Christmas.

I'm so happy that I got to see your bonus episode and your episode that said at the end we have a bonus episode next week

So great to see somebody genuinely interested/excited about the tunnel. Nice one!

Who needs TV when there are great presenters making excellent shows like this on youtube!

As a long time narrowboat fan I loved this series and am disappointed its ending but look forward to new adventures. Happy holidays buddy!

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Eric! I really appreciate the support and want you to know there will be more Canal boats in 2023! ;)

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks everyone.

Those are some amazing riverboat trips you are having.

We have watched many other videos of the Standedge tunnel but this one is by far the best. Thank you

I've thoroughly enjoyed your adventures here in the UK. Thank you for taking us on your journey. This one was incredible. As a Brit I learned so much. Informative and the videography was amazing. To you Mike, Nicole and your family have a happy Christmas.

An amazing experience to be boating underground for such a long distance!

@DownieLive

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

This has been an amazing series! Thank you for sharing the experience!. This series was so enjoyable.What a nice way to travel..

I've just watched this whole series. What a great ending. Tom Scott would be proud.

Merry Christmas from Australia Mike, wishing you and yours a fantastic festive season and a wonderful year ahead. Thank you for a year (and more of course) of interesting, fun and different videos taking me places I didnt know existed by means of travel that I will never get to experience........your channel is a great way for me to see the world without having to leave the comfort and safety of home. I literally cant wait to see where you take us next.

Outstanding adventure ! Thanks for sharing this with everyone!

What a really unusual trip--- tourists should know about that! Thanks for finding it.

This has been a fascinating series. Thank you!

Love it Mike, always know how to make a person smile 😊

Fascinating journey. Thanks for taking us thru as being claustrophobic I'd be quietly freaking out at the thought of all that rock above me! My dad was a Yorkshireman, train enthusiast. Oh, you're there! OK - 🥳Happy Holidays & a Healthy New Year!👍🥳

Excellent videos, and this one was fascinating. I've never been on a canal boat, and probably never will, but this is a great alternative. Thank you!

You have the most fascinating adventures. Thanks for sharing!

Wooooow. All of the rock portions are so unbelievably stunning. 💛

I get a feeling of awe when you got to the natural sections of rock under the mountain. This is sooo cool!!

Another amazing episode! Thank you Mike!

I have enjoyed all of your videos and your trips, including your canal trips and I was surprised to find out that this tunnel journey was might favorite of the canal voyages. The history, the engineering and the various sections of brick , rock and cement was captivating. The crew were obviously very knowledgeable, nice and accommodating. Good job!

That was an absolutely amazing video!! Your series on the narrow boats makes me want to take that kind of trip! Thanks!

Loved this series! Watched it on my big screen, so I couldn’t comment, only 👍. Looked like something cool,and different to do for sure. Thanx! 👌

Terry loves his job huh ? Lovely to listen to and full of anecdotes. Fantastic video ! I have taken my parents narrowboat through Blisworth which is quite long but double width so you have to be ready for oncoming traffic. Never got to go through Standedge so this video is giving me a great insight. Thank you for posting this. Love your vids

Awesome! Just fantastic. Makes me want to do a canal boat adventure. Hello from London Ontario 🇨🇦

Just brilliant to watch. Mesmerizing

This has been an amazing series! Thank you for sharing the experience!. This has been an amazing series! Thank you for sharing the experience!.

Lived in, Leeds.West Yorkshire over,30 Years. Love Learning! Thanks for sharing, shared.

that was amazing. thanks for sharing. this series has been great

When you ask someone how something works and they tell immediately start taking it apart is totally my jam!!!

Used to ride the train under there regularly for work. Plunged into darkness for two or three minutes, I always used to think about the poor bastards that had dug out all these tunnels. At least the railway guys could get the spoil out through the canal tunnel.

This was an extremely unique travel experience !!! Amazing to say the least !!!

So cool! Such knowledgable crew! Very enjoyable video.