Cheers mate! The tunnel is one signalling section so only one train is allowed through in each direction. As a result it means if someone slow is going through or the trains are closely packed they often get halted at the signal on the entrance there. It’s over 3 miles long too so they’re waiting a while!
Thanks a lot mate, really appreciate that 👍🏻 was one of those weird months like it felt there wasn’t much that had been through and when I went back to edit it all together, there was a tonne of interesting stuff. Felt like one of the standout episodes this time around.
Luke, when it rains up there it doesn't mess about does it, especially the monsoon conditions for the binliner! The 68 powering up brought a smile to my face, thanks for the tip to up the volume. I noticed that the 70s seem to be a bit bouncy, is it a feature of the type? Thanks again for your dedication in all weathers, looking forward to the next offering.
Tell me about it mate, that may have been the worst rain I’ve ever been stuck out in filming. And all that for a red shed! I’m not sure about the 70’s but I’ve noticed they always seem to really bounce over the points, starting to produce a lot of clag too! Thanks for the comment John, always appreciated.
Nice one mate, don’t blame you at all it’s been horrendous. Gutted I missed the top and tailed 37’s at Staly this time though. Really wish they’d have a couple of failures and need to put some 37’s on the Belle lol.
Afternoon mate, not sure if you're still in the stream so wanted to send you a note here. Just got back from filming that Class 70 and saw your kind donation and wanted to send my thanks. You know, anyone can watch these videos for free, but the fact you think it's worth putting some money towards really means a lot with all the work that goes in to making them as high quality as possible. Nice one mate, cheers 👍
Excellent video again Luke, despite the dampness! 😃I've also noticed in a couple of your vids that the 70's do look a bit bouncy! Have to say too that the good old 60's look really good in GBRF livery!
That was one of Roger’s Wah-wah Rabbits, you saw him eating endives there, that’s very cheap at this time of year. Normally seen in Willesden Green, where it’s a bit chilly, but no matter……..
I didn’t see that until editing the video together! Poor little bugger got away just in time. I mean getting run over is bad enough, but by a binliner…
Thanks for braving the weather Luke. Just seen you are at Tamworth today, so all the best for a rain free action packed 24 hours. Probably not going to drop by, but who knows!
I really need to get back into my routine of daily checking diggle jn because dam I missed a lot. Did see 6Z50 0911 Tyne S.S. to Longport Lr Colas for tommrow which I’ve never seen before might go for it.
Definitely worth doing mate, I always check here and over on the Calder Valley incase of anything unusual. Hope you caught the Longport working, it’s running again tomorrow iirc if you didn’t.
09:30 Belmont to Healey Mills ??? both in Yorkshire, why at Diggle Jn. Sorry I worked for British Rail, Railtrack and Network Rail for 37 years from May 1970 to March 2007 doing 11 jobs. I started as a Train Recorder at Manchester Victoria West and East, Guard at Manchester Victoria May 1971 until 8th July 1973 then Conductor Guard at Manchester Piccadilly from 9th July 1973 to 31st December 1976 working Piccadilly to Euston via Crewe or Stoke-on-Trent and sometimes Birmingham New Street. These were West of England trains and then Wolverhampton to Euston from New Street. The other days were locals e.g. 4 trips to Glossop/Hadfield or 3 trips to Liverpool Lime Street or 4 trips to New Mills Central. On 3rd January 1977 I moved to Manchester Control and until May 1994 I worked Assistant Controller then Grades A, B, C, D and E. I then moved into management and retired in middle management until March 2007. I am 71 and been retired 16 years.
Wow that's one hell of a career, bet you've got some great stories from those 'golden years' of BR. Hope you're enjoying your well earned retirement. I've checked back through my notes and it's indeed correct, not sure why it would have been sent over here; maybe a circuitous route over the Calder and here to get to one side of a possession.
Hi mate, I can't remember exactly but I think it might have come up to Sheffield, over to Stockport, then over here to Leeds and up. Not 100% but this does run semi regular so i'll double check next time (unfortunately Realtimetrains doesn't go back that far).
I'm a newbie to this stuff, so excuse the daft Q... Are the binliners the blue box vans? I see them a lot passing through Wigan, where I live. Is that waste that gets taken to Knowsley to be incinerated?
Hi mate, great to have you. You’re bang on, the blue boxes are usually filled with rubbish and sent for ‘processing’. Absolutely stink when they go past on a hot day!
Hi Phil, I’m 90% certain it’s prep work for new signalling and junction boxes etc that’s going to be appearing down the line. Either that or could be something to do with the eventual electrification.
Rain just adds to the glory of 'Diggle Junction"....excellent.
fab video as always Luke do like the sound of the class 68s
Cheers mate, it’s great hearing them power into the tunnel.
Luke, you can only do what you can, thanks for braving the rain, though please don’t risk your health on our behalf. Nice one! 👍🏼😀
Cheers Alasdair, I must be a glutton for punishment but hopefully August is better.
Another nice one Luke. Hope you had your brolly when you filmed the bin liners.
Haha cheers Bill, fat chance, stood there getting soaked to the bone. Heavens opened the second I stepped out of the car
Nice work, as usual. That Pullman set was seriously clean! ✨✨
Gleaming! Cheers as always Krys!
Why are so many trains slowed and held at the tunnel entrance?Is there a maximum number allowed in at any given time? Great video despite the weather.
Cheers mate! The tunnel is one signalling section so only one train is allowed through in each direction. As a result it means if someone slow is going through or the trains are closely packed they often get halted at the signal on the entrance there. It’s over 3 miles long too so they’re waiting a while!
Brilliant as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks a lot June 😃
Amazing video as always! 👍
Thanks a lot mate, really appreciate that 👍🏻 was one of those weird months like it felt there wasn’t much that had been through and when I went back to edit it all together, there was a tonne of interesting stuff. Felt like one of the standout episodes this time around.
Another totally awesome video 😊
Thanks so much! Really chuffed you enjoyed it, makes it worthwhile filming and editing 👍🏻
Luke, when it rains up there it doesn't mess about does it, especially the monsoon conditions for the binliner! The 68 powering up brought a smile to my face, thanks for the tip to up the volume. I noticed that the 70s seem to be a bit bouncy, is it a feature of the type? Thanks again for your dedication in all weathers, looking forward to the next offering.
Tell me about it mate, that may have been the worst rain I’ve ever been stuck out in filming. And all that for a red shed! I’m not sure about the 70’s but I’ve noticed they always seem to really bounce over the points, starting to produce a lot of clag too! Thanks for the comment John, always appreciated.
👍Brilliant
Nice one bud, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
I guess we're all p***ed off with the weather at the moment but despite that I really enjoyed this video.Keep 'em coming Luke & thanks 100%
Definitely! Cheers Paul, glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🏻
Great stuff Luke. Interestingly that 0M60 in your first shot, I submitted the path for that so always good to see your actual workings in action 😊
Haha great work mate, the more you send this way the better 😂
@@DiggleJunction I will bear that in mind 😉
Fantastic video! Didn't fancy recording much last couple of weeks as it's chucking it down all the time. Northern belle was lacking 47s though haha.
Nice one mate, don’t blame you at all it’s been horrendous. Gutted I missed the top and tailed 37’s at Staly this time though. Really wish they’d have a couple of failures and need to put some 37’s on the Belle lol.
Top video as ever thx .!!👏👏
Cheers mate, always appreciate the support. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Afternoon mate, not sure if you're still in the stream so wanted to send you a note here. Just got back from filming that Class 70 and saw your kind donation and wanted to send my thanks. You know, anyone can watch these videos for free, but the fact you think it's worth putting some money towards really means a lot with all the work that goes in to making them as high quality as possible. Nice one mate, cheers 👍
Watching this having my Breakfast, great start to the day, thanks a lot. Really looking forward to the Tamworth video.
Thanks a lot John! That sounds like a pretty good start to the day to me. Can’t wait to get down to Tamworth next week, gonna be a goodun.
EXCELLENT VIEWING. thank you
Thank you! 👍🏻
Excellent video again Luke, despite the dampness! 😃I've also noticed in a couple of your vids that the 70's do look a bit bouncy! Have to say too that the good old 60's look really good in GBRF livery!
Thanks a lot keef 👍🏻 totally agree, the dark blue really does suit the the good old workhorses.
Great vid👍👍👍
Cheers Michael 👍🏻
So, was it a rabbit or a squirrel bolting across the line at 16:44 desperate to get out of the rain? ☔
That was one of Roger’s Wah-wah Rabbits, you saw him eating endives there, that’s very cheap at this time of year. Normally seen in Willesden Green, where it’s a bit chilly, but no matter……..
I didn’t see that until editing the video together! Poor little bugger got away just in time. I mean getting run over is bad enough, but by a binliner…
Thanks for braving the weather Luke. Just seen you are at Tamworth today, so all the best for a rain free action packed 24 hours. Probably not going to drop by, but who knows!
I really need to get back into my routine of daily checking diggle jn because dam I missed a lot. Did see 6Z50 0911 Tyne S.S. to Longport Lr Colas for tommrow which I’ve never seen before might go for it.
Definitely worth doing mate, I always check here and over on the Calder Valley incase of anything unusual. Hope you caught the Longport working, it’s running again tomorrow iirc if you didn’t.
09:30 Belmont to Healey Mills ??? both in Yorkshire, why at Diggle Jn. Sorry I worked for British Rail, Railtrack and Network Rail for 37 years from May 1970 to March 2007 doing 11 jobs. I started as a Train Recorder at Manchester Victoria West and East, Guard at Manchester Victoria May 1971 until 8th July 1973 then Conductor Guard at Manchester Piccadilly from 9th July 1973 to 31st December 1976 working Piccadilly to Euston via Crewe or Stoke-on-Trent and sometimes Birmingham New Street. These were West of England trains and then Wolverhampton to Euston from New Street. The other days were locals e.g. 4 trips to Glossop/Hadfield or 3 trips to Liverpool Lime Street or 4 trips to New Mills Central. On 3rd January 1977 I moved to Manchester Control and until May 1994 I worked Assistant Controller then Grades A, B, C, D and E. I then moved into management and retired in middle management until March 2007. I am 71 and been retired 16 years.
Wow that's one hell of a career, bet you've got some great stories from those 'golden years' of BR. Hope you're enjoying your well earned retirement. I've checked back through my notes and it's indeed correct, not sure why it would have been sent over here; maybe a circuitous route over the Calder and here to get to one side of a possession.
03:44 is Wolverton to Heaton going the wrong way or sub-title wrong way round
Hi mate, I can't remember exactly but I think it might have come up to Sheffield, over to Stockport, then over here to Leeds and up. Not 100% but this does run semi regular so i'll double check next time (unfortunately Realtimetrains doesn't go back that far).
I'm a newbie to this stuff, so excuse the daft Q... Are the binliners the blue box vans? I see them a lot passing through Wigan, where I live. Is that waste that gets taken to Knowsley to be incinerated?
Hi mate, great to have you. You’re bang on, the blue boxes are usually filled with rubbish and sent for ‘processing’. Absolutely stink when they go past on a hot day!
Just wondering, but you may have already answered this in a previous diary, what is all the lineside work for if you know?
Hi Phil, I’m 90% certain it’s prep work for new signalling and junction boxes etc that’s going to be appearing down the line. Either that or could be something to do with the eventual electrification.
@@DiggleJunction Thanks for the reply. The ground works and the cut into the embankment suggest something substantial.