After a very dull start, the sun has begun to

emerge and it was turning into a very pleasant summer's day. At Manchester Piccadilly one of Northern's class 323 units leaves with the 10.14 to Manchester Airport. 323233 is one of a number that Northern Trains operate in the north-west and like their cosins in the West Midlands, they are dependable and relaible units tahta are the backbone of local services.