I like this angle of the camera because you can see how you operate the train quite a bit. Thanks for sharing this video👍
@martyn6792
2 ай бұрын
Seconded Dale, didn't realise one handle did everything
@commandocaptain2681
2 ай бұрын
@@martyn6792 There's also the reverser which determines the direction of travel and the rate switches/slow speed switches but these are out of camera shot.
@martyn6792
2 ай бұрын
thanks for the additional information
@jasonday7378
2 ай бұрын
Me too
@uktrains5679
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree. It gives a good insight to driving on London Underground.
@greenthing99100
2 ай бұрын
Your professionalism, knowledge and skill are inspirational. I am so glad that the Piccadilly Line people have given you permission to make these videos. Today has been very difficult as the motor neurone disease with which I live progresses and your video has given me a great deal of pleasure, thank you.
@phillwainewright4221
2 ай бұрын
Nice to see train drivers wave to each other. We did that when I was a bus driver.
@Flossy_tops
2 ай бұрын
I agree 👍 … a bit off topic I know but I’m a motorhome owner and we usually give a wave to other motorhomers. But would you believe that some think it’s dangerous and say it could cause an accident. I usually say “in that case perhaps you shouldn’t be driving” … Thanks to Dale for showing another perspective 👍
@phillwainewright4221
2 ай бұрын
@@Flossy_tops Yes - it's no more dangerous than holding your hand up to say "Thank You" when another driver lets you out of a junction, or to pass an obstruction before you. Ridiculous to say it's dangerous.
@Flossy_tops
2 ай бұрын
@@phillwainewright4221 exactly and like I said, if they think it’s dangerous they shouldn’t be driving …
@timtim4603
2 ай бұрын
Yep I use to do that on National Express nice to acknowledge your colleagues
@pointclouded
2 ай бұрын
I'm all the way in Las Vegas. I've stumbled across this channel not too long ago and it's been a godsend,. Seeing this fulfills my childhood dreams of being a train operator, and seeing how they do it across the pond is fascinating. Cheers, all the way from the USA.
@paulhutchins6019
2 ай бұрын
Dale. Your knowledge, skill and experience make that look scarily simple, but it belies the responsibility you all have as train operators. Well done 👍🏼
@craighammond2676
2 ай бұрын
Dale is in a giving mood lately, another treat, thank you!
@geekyfreq
2 ай бұрын
You are a credit to your company. Thank you so much for sharing!
@principalsignal
2 ай бұрын
Hi Dale, thank you for this superb bonus video! It's great to see inside the cab and watch you driving the train - the Piccadilly is one of the lines on which I have not ridden in the cab as a part of my past role in signalling engineering for LU, yet I worked on Piccadilly line signalling design modifications for much of my career with LU (including the design of the extensive changes to the signalling at Heathrow T123 in order to extend the line to T5), so it's great to have seen it all now via your excellent videos. I'm particularly glad to have found your channel and am truly appreciative of the time and trouble you take in making your content so very watchable - thank you!
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
Thank you I appreciate the comment
@Glisern
2 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you! This answered the biggest question I've been having, which is what the bigger thunk is whenever you stop. It's you taking your hand off the handle.
@jamieg8836
17 сағат бұрын
New viewer and great to see this view of the train and how to operate it! Thanks
@rodericfindlay4147
2 ай бұрын
Very interesting indeed, especially the braking and your excellent commentary. Thank you, Dale.
@Alteredgenetic
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely spot on about the rain. Operated for a major metropolitan system, and the worst days were those fine mist type days. Absolute ice. Slip/slide on min power and min brake. Older rolling stock handled it much better than the new stuff. Stay safe!
@EdgyNumber1
2 ай бұрын
PWM - probably lag between sensors, controller, and motors. The older systems were much more direct and could easily be felt by driver. Even microsecond delay can flummox some systems in a the tiny moment.
@LivingWaterEternal
2 ай бұрын
So cool. Toot the whistle, drop the hammer, then sip the coffee. I love riding the Underground and always wondered what it's like up front. A++++ video.
@michaelschweizer1114
2 ай бұрын
Great entertainment tonight. Thank you and best regards, Michael
@chrissmyth118
2 ай бұрын
Wonder what view from the door beside you would be like for a point of view
@2ToneWalt
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, very intersting and what child doesn't want to drive a train? I know I do. 😁
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Urlocalclass387
2 ай бұрын
@@dalecharmantravels8057hi
@orsoncarte8536
2 ай бұрын
I did😂
@Tyr4xx
2 ай бұрын
sooo true!
@mateolopez9172
2 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. In Year 3 I had the opportunity to ride in the cab of a 1973 stock from Acton Town to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, so it's nice seeing how the train is operated again 👍
@davidhowell5927
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that video Dale, much appreciated, love your videos of my favourite line
@paulh5293
2 ай бұрын
Just love this channel. Every kid my age wanted to be a train driver. Never happened for me, but this is the next best thing.
@nigelbeiley6668
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, really good to see how you,operate the tube, never seen how before so thank you😊
@keithjones9054
Ай бұрын
It's the braking and getting it to stop where you want it to stop which is the real skill (whilst maintaining the timetable). Underground drivers are probably the best in the business for that. Even 'Dad Rail' struggled! Marry that with what they have to watch and observe with every stop in terms of health and safety, in which there are many, and it really is a very responsible and skilful job. I would gladly employ an underground driver for mainline work
@michlo3393
23 күн бұрын
Not to mention being up there alone. Having a conductor is taken for granted at times, I couldn't imagine not having one to work the train and deal with the passengers. Yikes!
@DC-bw3bo
2 ай бұрын
I find how these older trains operate so fascinating, thank you so much for sharing this angle!
@Tyr4xx
2 ай бұрын
great to see what's up to the controls during the drive.... I like it a lot, and never got to see this from a London Underground train so far
@DaveB.WalkingFishing-fe4jf
Ай бұрын
Hi Dale. It’s very interesting to see how you work on the tube, as I’m a High Speed Driver for Southeastern & have always wondered about how your network works. We have power notches 1-4, with 1 being shunt & 4 being weak field (full power). Our breaking is different being a graduated break (percentage working). Also as you probably know we operate under different signalling to you in that we get green, double yellow, single yellow & then the red & I also work under in cab signalling when on HS1 between Ashford International & St Pancras International. Great vids BTW.
@ElizabethMckay-x2t
22 күн бұрын
So enjoying this, my goodness it's a lot to take in. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all. I'm sure everyone appreciates you filming this.
@bobwateridge7374
2 ай бұрын
Great video Dale, thank you for the operational detail, always the professional.
@petepnut
8 күн бұрын
Thank you! Reminded me of Physics lessons in the `1960's - how Electric Motor windings, parallel and series, on the Underground gave more torque for starting, and higher speed on moving.....
@EricB-erb
2 ай бұрын
Very interesting to see how many things you have to take into consideration when deciding the power level/brakes
@colinvespa4709
12 күн бұрын
Very interesting to see how it's driven, very similar to vintage tram cars that have series and parallel on the controllers having driven vintage tram cars in a tram museum. Educational video.
@Legolancer
24 күн бұрын
Hi dale! I must say I much prefer this angle, it really gives an insight as to what pays the bills! Thanks for this one.
@jonathanrobinson8161
11 күн бұрын
You should do more from this angle its great to watch!
@dalecharmantravels8057
9 күн бұрын
Sadly this video caused a few issues so I won’t be filming any more like this. Sorry
@lolzlolz69
2 күн бұрын
@@dalecharmantravels8057 Hope it's nothing to do with some numpties on a certain forum.
@bajanboyam
2 ай бұрын
Another great video Dale. The camera angle was spot on, we can see how you work! 👍
@Paco_Gaepedores
2 ай бұрын
Very Interesting video 💪 Absolutely love riding the cute Piccadilly Line woohoo ❤
@RichardMEL-777
2 ай бұрын
That was great to put context to the noises of you "shifting gears" as it were. Greatly appreciated. Great idea!
@beverleydobson3442
2 ай бұрын
absolutely fascinating.Thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit these videos, I could watch these videos all night
@6699Jackie
2 ай бұрын
Me too Beverley
@George-jz9fk
2 ай бұрын
I love that you always share more knowledge and your own stories when you do these videos. Cheers
@josephcooksley3219
2 ай бұрын
Interesting Dale lot more to running your train than meets the eye aye aye😮
@slduk88
2 ай бұрын
I love this content, have it on in the background when working from home. It's actually very soothing :)
@scoopjeff
2 ай бұрын
Brilliant again Dale, many thanks, your professionalism is outstanding
@TheSpidersAnkles
2 ай бұрын
Hey Dale, would love if you could find a way to have both views (on you and looking forward) in all of your videos. I personally find this a far more engaging watch. Particularly so in the darker bits so that at least we still see something! It’s good to see you operating the different stages! Thanks.
@katied6130
2 ай бұрын
Dale thanks for this bonus video!!! It was great! Between trains and planes in England I'm hooked! Watching from Canada
@josephSE18
2 ай бұрын
I was really scared tube drivers didn't wave at eachother so thanks for this
@spence7ty6
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dale. Good video 👍
@SvanteTrackAndField
2 ай бұрын
Continue with these videos. :) Keep it up!
@Mounhas
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the bonus vid Dale. Good to see the train in the open air.
@grahamhutton3129
2 ай бұрын
Fantastic. So interesting watching how you drive. Those 73 stock are brilliant. Like all older trains, just a dashboard of handles, buttons and knobs, where all these new trains are a sea of computers , monitors and electronics. Which are better to drive and more reliable I wonder? Looking at SWRs class 701s troubles, i'd say the old stock
@nicholasmorgan9237
Ай бұрын
Brilliant,thank you very much.
@vinnieleader
2 ай бұрын
Dale, I've been a London BusDriver for over 27 years. I'm almost 52. I would love to finish my working career in the LU. I applied in the early 2000s and passed but circumstances made me give up my dream. Never been late for work and just got my long service award. London Underground has always been my dream Please advise.
@peterbalatoni6314
2 ай бұрын
Wooow that was very great video again, thanks for the new camera view was really enjoyable! Keep going! Take care! :)
@stevesalvage1089
2 ай бұрын
Super video, thanks very interesting , did not know you could maax power from start , on the southern you had to build up the notches,
@thegroupofreptiles6823
2 ай бұрын
Starting with the 1938 tube trains I believe they had auto camshafts that switched from the shunt resistors to series and then parallel depending on how much current the motors were drawing - old AC units on mainline used tap changer transformers where you had to slowly "wind down" to not cause a surge :)
@coralgillespie90
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this bonus video Dale. It was very interesting to see what you do each trip.
@seanbonella
2 ай бұрын
Can't wait to watch later Dale.... Well done ✅
@simonboulton4490
2 ай бұрын
Dale a very good video showing you at work and the way you dive a train. Thank you again.
@micka9615
2 ай бұрын
Excellent video very interesting certainly will be back to view more.
@TEEETHREEEMEEE
2 ай бұрын
Hello Dale, I enjoy your video clips and really enjoyed this special, for which I thank you. I am puzzled as to some of the terminology you use. I understand the brake graduations but am totally lost by your terms shunt, serious and parallel. Are they a kind of gearbox? I would love to understand the meanings. Thank you kindly for your superbly interesting channel.
@6699Jackie
2 ай бұрын
Thankyou for sharing this video, its interesting to see inside the cab. The Bus Drivers all wave to each other on the roads around Shoeburyness and Southend i didnt realise the tube drivers did the same 😊
@Rogsie-p6l
2 ай бұрын
Main line drivers do too.
@6699Jackie
2 ай бұрын
Oh do they@@Rogsie-p6l
@chrisb012
Ай бұрын
This is an excellent video. I always wondered how the trains were controlled and I remember ‘playing’ at being a train operator at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden as a kid. Thanks for posting this and I hope the managers let you keep it up.
@andynoble8451
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dale, the camera view is fine for seeing how you work the controls. I've wondered for decades what the guy at the front gets up to, now I know!
@edwinread-h8v
2 ай бұрын
Very much like watching your videos very informative and interesting take care 😊
@jbc1829
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for another fascinating video, I remember a Southeastern driver saying that about light rain settling on the rails but heavy rain just washes off..
@davethenerd1369
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dale. That was a really interesting video. I have decided that I want to be a train driver when I grow up. Actually I am already eleventy seven years old and retired so I am not sure TfL would want me but I can dream. Thanks for this new view angle.
@Almacni
2 ай бұрын
That was awesome thank you. And thank you for touching on the wet weather issues, as I can imagine there being a difference. Having driven and operated various Vehicles and Plant I know how each has its own little quirks and the difference between taking that extra care. As always enjoy the ride up front and bonus to see you in action. I have also watched the Sydney Australia Light Rail and they did a similar thing with a camera at the back of the driver.
@gallimead
2 ай бұрын
Your videos are probably great for LUT recruitment. I have a 25 min drive home (between Anna and Piqua Ohio, via I-75). And it's just pure chill.
@rockabilly375
2 ай бұрын
Really interesting video and so different from the Jubilee line with the automatic operation.
@AppleOranges12
2 ай бұрын
This angle is great. Thanks you so much. The piccadilly line is my local line and my home station is Wood Green. I grew up with the 1973 stock and these will be sorely missed when they go
@bIuebitten4675
2 ай бұрын
2:20 Forward 1? if I remember correctly, on the 73ts it has a 'forward 1' and 'forward 2' meaning more resistance is taken away when using forward 2 and forward 1 uses less resistance, the same applies to the 72ts using 'rate 1' and 'rate 2' switches on the left side of the cab.
@martynthomas7486
2 ай бұрын
Great video Dale. A bit late but here's a Dad joke- 'I was being measured for a suit by my tailor and he told me a joke. It was hilarious, he had me in stitches'! Looking forward to the next video.
@royhorn9412
2 ай бұрын
Really really brilliant to see the actual driving! I sometimes wonder what day and date the video is? Don’t know if you feel you can say. Loving the channel - great work.
@abdullaharif6455
2 ай бұрын
1. Thank you for keeping my request! Just the view I wanted! 2. Are you looking forward to the new Piccadilly Line trains coming next year and driving them? And how are you feelings going to be when the new trains will drive automatically eventually (still with a driver though) like on other Tube lines (like Jubilee and Victoria)?
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to trying the new trains although I hate learning any thing new. If I had to guess it will be at least 5-10 years before the pic line goes ATÓ. Which is good as I like to drive. Although there are days when just sitting there would be nice
@uktrains5679
2 ай бұрын
Very interesting to see you driving Dale. It does sound complicated though that's probably me! Thanks for uploading the video.
@chrisnicholson5909
2 ай бұрын
Good morning Dale thank you for the video enjoy watching them whether they short or long look forward to next one
@clivecobbold6815
2 ай бұрын
Hi mate you are helping this ex Southgate guy I am still in ANTRIM HOSPITAL WITH two bad keens and leges mate it could take up to,5 weeks but I will get there please keep your videos goodbye for now Clive in 😢😢 N lreland dale please keep your videos coming they are keeping me up mate
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
I hope you feel better soon
@simon.easton
2 ай бұрын
Superb video Dale. Shame you and youtube weren't around when i was growing up and there were trains like 1938/56/59/72 all on the Northern line at the same time...would have been interesting to see some of the older ones being driven. I do like the 1973 stock. Just the look of the front end with the wrap around windows is fab. Somehow don't think it will be as interesting with the new trains.
@ianm5814
2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video showing the skill required in the job. Brilliant work 😁
@stephenrice4554
2 ай бұрын
Nice video , long practice and knowledge making it look easy . I used to drive road sweepers , left hand drive , switches , levers and buttons , windows open and constantly in the mirrors whilst watching where you're going , so I appreciate your talent . Great video , rubbish weather .👍🏴
@simprove
2 ай бұрын
Excellent bonus video. Your videos are always interesting but watching you drive was a treat.
@jinked46
2 ай бұрын
Love the videos great in-depth commentary an avid watcher keep on rolling stay safe
@CraZy291
2 ай бұрын
Love the sleeves with the logo on them
@ItsBigJobber
2 ай бұрын
I’m curious, I’m sure you’ve had to get some sign off to be able to record, was it a tough process?
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
I spoke with one of my train managers who said they were happy for me to do it. Let’s hope the top bosses think the same
@camotech1314
2 ай бұрын
Wow a video during the week? We are blessed! Thank you so much this was awesome!
@MrAsBBB
2 ай бұрын
This is fascinating. I’ve used simulators before but this is just great. The real world is so much more interesting. Thank you.
@rhodaborrocks1654
2 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thanks. I have a quick question, what do you do if you have to stop on an incline, can you leave it in one of the service positions or do you have a hand brake lever somewhere?
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
When you let go of the handle it acts like a handbrake so the train won’t move
@DJBenjax
2 ай бұрын
Will u get type trained for the new trains? Can u film some of it?
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
I will be trained at some point. As for filming the training then I wouldn’t have thought so. I might try and film the simulator if I can
@dobbin004
2 ай бұрын
You look like you’re just sat at a bar! Chillin out. Doesn’t that give you back pain? Great video as always!
@AdrianLee-ho1ds
2 ай бұрын
Great fun! I have just discovered your channel and subscribed. I use the Piccadilly Line every day, as I have to travel all over London for my job and Acton Town is my local station. I'm looking forward to the new rolling stock coming in soon!
@CornishMiner
2 ай бұрын
Really enjoy these videos. Thanks for sharing.
@rhysp7491
2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Dale, a great insight! Very interesting how you talk through each stage of what you do.
@fionakierton1231
2 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Now we know a lot more of how you drive.
@harrydohertyslife4706
2 ай бұрын
Great angle to film! Another one of these would be ace, take care :)
@SNKZ_03
Ай бұрын
bro has the coolest job in the world
@TheTransportHub17
2 ай бұрын
Great video. Love your videos. As a regular user of the Piccadilly Line it’s great to see these videos.
@georgearchambault6185
2 ай бұрын
Nice to see you in action with the description. Thanks again!!
@MM0IMC
2 ай бұрын
2:13 The selector barrel I guess is similar to the master switch, inside earlier BR locos.😉
@Ben_44165
2 ай бұрын
Big big fan of this video format. Hope we can see some longer videos with this camera angle in the future. All the best.
@carolinecleaveley-q1r
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dale. interesting to see how you control the motors and brakes. Caroline
@aidankelly5853
2 ай бұрын
The fact that you're taking time out of your day to show us how you drive your train and give us explanations as to why you do certain things differently, like wanting to stop when you're on Service 1 for a smooth stop, shows us how much you care for us and your passengers. TFL is very lucky to have you. Also just a question, have you taken a train into Northfields depot before? If allowed by your boss could you record that whenever you get the chance. Keep up the good work.
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
I don’t go in to Northfields very often. I will try and record it when I do
@paulcharleton3208
2 ай бұрын
Great video and very nice to see the master at work. Steady with the coffee though its a long way back to Cockfosters 😅
@dalecharmantravels8057
2 ай бұрын
I never waste food or coffee 🤣
@paulcharleton3208
2 ай бұрын
@@dalecharmantravels8057 i was more worried about what happened on the last trip Dale, i had my legs crossed for you from Turnpike Lane
@Acrolvm
2 ай бұрын
Hey Dale, really interesting to see how you actually operate the unit too. I was wondering, I sometimes see Piccadilly drivers with the cab door open when driving along west of Hammersmith, I was just wondering if there was any particular reason for this or if it's just a ventilation thing on hot days? Great video as always!
@kagisoseleke
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr Dale bonus videos and long videos make your channel good to mix that's great❤
@JBG-AjaxzeMedia
Ай бұрын
What really fascinates me about this job is because its a job where you're on your own 99% of the time, you're in your own imagination quite a lot, and its a job where you are servicing thousands of people every day. I couldn't help but just spend my day picking random passenger who are getting on or off the train, working out where they are going or what they are doing that day, what their job is etc. if you've got a good imagination, that makes these sorts of jobs so much more fun, when it can be relatively boring it terms of mental stimulation
@dalecharmantravels8057
Ай бұрын
You tend to find being in your own for so much that your mind does wonder but it’s usually over some thing that is bothering you. Be it a work problem or a personal problem. I don’t know how many times I have quit my job in my head over a conversation with a manager that has never happened. 🤣🤣
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