I was following along on google maps and there are a lot of disused lines that diverge/converge with this one along the way. It's a great part of the country for finding stuff like that, there's tons of it.

Good old '58. I remember the 'thump' as it transitioned from series to parallel on acceleration. It did it before I went to Bury, and it did it until the end. Was quite a fast set. (They all were if I was in a hurry!!!).

@alanspencer7668

Жыл бұрын

Used to do a lot of work on industrial speed control systems. Lots of notch systems giving the machinery a good jolt. Not forgetting the regenerative resistors glowing a nice cherry red during breaking.

I'm currently working upgrading the metrolink line from bury to Victoria installing new troughing it's interesting to see the change In infrastructures and I've found numerous 3rd rail Insulating pots in the bushes surprisingly in good condition and they make good door stops lol 😆 hagside box on both sides are no longer there

Excellent video. Great historical value.

Magnificent onboard view

Love to see the Same ride today! To see the difference in the infer structure & buildings now.🤓

@martinusher1

2 жыл бұрын

Look for a Manchester Metrolink ride -- kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoZ3maqnZqq5irw.html

@gerrynewnham9932

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGqT0ryhmKWXm9o.html

Obviously converted from 4x3 to wide screen, but it was scary when that 'flattened' train came towards us! Also, I have vague memories of a rail/rail level crossing just outside Bury, where the old Bolton to Castleton line crossed to 'new diversion' to the Interchange. Did the East Lancs Rly have that bridge built?

Noticed the signal box at Prestwhich, on the left of the screen there was a goods sidings at Prestwhich where the flats are now.

Real proof that this line (as well as the Gosport/Hatfield Line) are ripe for conversion into a S Bahn style system under Manchester.

Excellent, really enjoyed that.

It's notable that third rail DC power was more widespread than the Southern region. There were/are systems in Merseyside, North London, and Tyneside although at different voltages. Also the run down grottyness of the stations was striking. I know Victoria was due an upgrade, but looking at other footage of BR around the 70-90's it was the same everywhere.

@markcf83

2 жыл бұрын

Third rail exists still on Merseyside.

@tristacker

2 жыл бұрын

@@markcf83 So I understand.

I’m embarrassed to say I never rode on one of these old electrics despite being twenty years old when they finished.

I recognize the voice in the background, is this from one of the Railscene videos?

@laszlofyre845

Жыл бұрын

Don't knoow about that, but I can hear Walter Wood, Man Vic inspector, and driver is not P.Kingston, but sounds very like John de Luca, ex-Blackburn and Rose Grove driver.

who were these people chatting

l knew a driver who used to drive these on this line .l think he was at Man Vic. or Bury !!

@stevelomas4119

Жыл бұрын

So, what do you want...a medal ?

@laszlofyre845

Жыл бұрын

He would be a Bury man ,vic men didn't touch them.

@laszlofyre845

Жыл бұрын

@@stevelomas4119 No, I got the medal. For being the last ever person to move one of these units under power on the last day, and the very last Bury driver to book on.

@laszlofyre845

2 ай бұрын

Who was it?

@Sam_Green____4114

2 ай бұрын

@@laszlofyre845 Bardi was his name ! Forget his first name ! Steve ? Ex army I think .

Heavy rail is preferable to trams. The stations would have originally had a master and porters, a fire in the waiting room grate and a lavatory. Now it's a draughty bus stop, and a seat if you're lucky. Obviously, trams are better than no public transport, but not as civilised as a proper station.

@stevelomas4119

Жыл бұрын

Bollox...I'd rather have a service every 6 minutes at a faster journey time and with comfortable modern stock....f**kin knobhead.

@borderlands6606

Жыл бұрын

@@stevelomas4119 Ah, the beauty of Mancunian invective.

@stevelomas4119

Жыл бұрын

@@borderlands6606 My pleasure, have a nice day.

@markcollinson5665

7 ай бұрын

Nothing civilised about these stations, and the appalling amount of litter on them tracks.

1,500 volts DC third rail.

@Aidankiwi

2 жыл бұрын

1200 volts DC side contact 3rd rail

@stevelomas4119

Жыл бұрын

Pete Berthiaume @Listen...if you going to comment...make sure you get your facts right bellend.

@peteberthiaume541

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve for your grown up and very polite answer to my comment.@@stevelomas4119

20 years ago today!

@donovanemery597

2 жыл бұрын

Try 30

@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome

2 жыл бұрын

@@donovanemery597 Try 31 !

@laszlofyre845

2 жыл бұрын

Only 10 years out....lol! (It's 30). I was the last person to move one of these units before the power was turned off for the last time.

@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome

2 жыл бұрын

@@laszlofyre845 11. And 31.

Shocking amounts of litter on the tracks, especially at Bury.