This route has so much add on potential, you could start with 323s running stoppers and pendolinos running express, 66s running container trains , you have the 2 route options via Stockport or Styal (airport line) , and all other various traction set in modern day , or even set in bygone days could use class 86 /87 locos for express ,304/303/310 emus , 1st gen DMUs , thoughts??
Yes, the line that passes through style and now it can goto Manchester airport and to Aderley edge that be a good start there is another line that heads to Disley station and Buxton, i have said all this on another thread we need Manchester Piccadilly theirs some good places also Piccadilly to Glossop...