It was a horrible morning for mid summer but we can’t control the British weather. The route takes us to Salford Crescent then reverses to take us through Victoria to Rochdale and then through Summit Tunnel to emerge in the picturesque Calder valley. We then take Bradley Wood chord to bring us back towards Manchester but there is method in the madness it allows us to pick up Huddersfield before the train continues to Newcastle. Information includes the Summit Tunnel fire and braking during low adhesion.

Addendum

Dieghton should be shown as Deighton.