Sheffield-WOODHEAD-Manchester train cab ride 1965

This route is now mostly closed, but in 1965 when this journey was made, film was expensive. Using a hand-held, clockwork-powered 8mm film camera one generally needed to shoot short shots. This gives ‘pace’ but not nearly enough time to explain all the things viewers may like explained. Perhaps pause to read below: Co-Co = loco has 2 bogies (trucks) each of 3 powered axles. Class EM2, later 77. Bo-Bo = loco has 2 bogies (trucks) each of 2 powered axles. Class EM1, later 76. Some of the 1500v DC locos were sold to NS (Dutch Rail) who still use 1500v DC. EM2 Loco Society Catch Points – Back when most British freight trains only had loco and guard’s van brakes, if a coupling broke going up-grade, maybe the van brake didn’t stop the tail end running back. Then spring controlled catch points would derail any runaway, so preventing it colliding with the following train. Walk/cycle this closed route via Trans-Penn