The Oldham Loop rail line in Manchester closed in 2009 for conversion to tram operation. Join me as I search for any surviving relics of the line, that have been slowly vanishing over the past 15 years. The Manchester Metrolink and the Oldham Loop.
The Remains of the Oldham Loop
[PART 2] https://youtu.be/Nyxn-URIPHE
Originally planned to post this video on October 3 to mark exactly 15 years, but technology hasn't been on my side this month, and neither has the weather. I'm pretty sure I caught a cold twice in the span of two weeks. Even with the delays, I hope this video is quality enough! Been wanting to make it for a while, actually. It's been on my list since January!
Filmed in October 2024.
Go watch this video for more context (@ 2:15):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1_F1Qnxziw
(Ep.5)
Videos used:
(0:01) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awuIgKKKhFo
(0:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqPtMoFrg6c
(20:24) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8kmmWNh06o
(20:39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Me1qgjbN4
All photos used are credited in video.
Manchester Metrolink map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1dtzFWwxc_P5AYf-vQaAR8hA2T5S0zq0&usp=sharing
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - History
1:57 - Cheetham Hill Loop
3:24 - Dean Lane
5:31 - Failsworth
6:46 - Hollinwood
11:12 - Inclines
12:25 - Town Centre Lines
13:52 - Oldham Werneth
16:35 - Oldham Central and Clegg Street
17:58 - Oldham Mumps
23:37 - Outro