A Randomly Generated Train Trip of London!

[@NickBadley]

Since I've had quite a few people ask: We used wheelofnames.com/ to randomly select the stations 🙂

[@terrymoore9388]

Thanks Nick How do you edit the wheel to put in the lines etc

[@AndyTrainRock]

And for Numbers?

[@InkItOut]

⁠@@AndyTrainRockit was just an app on my phone called Pretty Random

[@raybrown2197]

Sheffield to Shenfield by local trains could make an interesting journey

[@quintuscrinis]

Technically the EMR service to Norwich is a local service so that would take you most of the way. Then you probably have to get off at Ely and make it via Ipswich?

[@mcollier4566]

@nickbadley surely another episode of point to point?

[@AlexHM93]

@@mcollier4566technically won’t count? I’m just going by name sake

[@CalderTrains]

​@@quintuscrinismake it more difficult with headcoded 2 trains

[@annabelholland]

Or [EMR] Sheffield - Norwich [rest by GA] Norwich to Lowestoft Lowestoft - Ipswich Ipswich - Shenfield

[@quintuscrinis]

4:33 two reasons. 1) going towards Uxbridge they share the same track all the way to Uxbridge so it only makes sense to change if you are going Eastbound. 2) most of the Piccadilly trains terminate at Rayners Lane so it has a very sparse service at the stations between Eastcote and Uxbridge.

[@MAPV2015]

Nick&matt=❤

[@MattyTowcester]

Happens regularly on other lines too where a large stretch of track is shared. It’s mostly to do with them being the first/last stop before/after a junction

[@raphaelhamilton3526]

It only says Rayners Lane because you only ever need to change there. If you are already on that branch you can use the Piccadilly Line straight away, and if you are approaching, you would (theoretically) always change at the first possible place.

[@katrinabryce]

A lot of Picadilly Line trains going in that direction terminate at Rayners Lane, so if you are between there and Uxbridge, it can be quicker to take the first train and change at Rayners Lane if necessary. It would never take longer if you do that because it is a same-platform interchange.

[@lizb7271]

4:06 The pigeon had to pay a penalty fare because they didn't have a ticket. I love Nat's socks.

[@InkItOut]

Thanks! I do have a lot of other ones I bought but those particular ones I won from Geoff’s comedy show at the end of September

[@sprewelllim]

Lol

[@holdingpointaviation]

4:43 as there isn’t much point telling you 5 times to change so they do it when you first and last are able to change to the line, in this case Rayners Lane. You can notice it on the sub surface lines as all the central stations would say “Circle/Hammersmith & City” over and over again

[@MaidaValeTom]

Hi Nick, The reason the maps only state Piccadilly as an interchange at Rayners Lane is due to the overall low frequency onwards towards Uxbridge, as well as just the way it looks on the map. Stations like Gloucester Road also don’t show the Picc/Dist/Circ interchange on in-carriage maps, simply because it’s easier to change at South Kensington or Earls Court. It should in theory be every other Piccadilly line train up the branch that we send past Rayners Lane towards Uxbridge, although in practice this is often far less. (I used to signal Rayners and I’m now on the Piccadilly). Hope this helps.

[@traintobeckton262]

4:38 2 reasons: 1. It's silly to have the word 'piccadilly' on all of those stations, not just because it's 8, but because if they did that they'd have to label Baker Street to Liverpool Street eith H&C and Circle (circle also goes to aldgate) and theres just no space 2. Most pic line services terminate at rayners lane i think (i dont remember if that was met or pic)

[@NickBadley]

I see!

[@grassytramtracks]

There's only a Piccadilly line train every 20 minutes that goes as far as Uxbridge, which is obviously very infrequent by tube standards

[@traintobeckton262]

ok thanks, i forgot if it was pic or met that terminates at rayners lane@@grassytramtracks

[@77smp]

Love this but would have been nice if you'd exited at each random station and given a random fact. Always love a Natt video. 🙂

[@Ron_TTE]

4:43 because Rayners Lane is the first stop to change at from central london to change for those lines, and you wouldnt be changing there to go to uxbridge so the quickest way to go back down on the other line is to change at rayners lane. No one ever changes for other lines at the rest of the stations

[@grassytramtracks]

And it's just the same in all the other places where different lines and services share track

[@Ron_TTE]

@@grassytramtracksindeed. Just like at Queen’s Park and Harrow and Wealdstone

[@ReecesTrains]

Natt at it again with the random station generator! It's definitely enjoyable watching you both take adventures!

[@metrowake11]

There’s more Piccadilly line trains that start at Rayners Lane towards central London so that’s probably why the connector is only there

[@Ro99]

Also there’s no need to change because they both only go as far as Uxbridge in the other direction stopping at the exact same stations

[@AFCManUk]

Wow, you certainly picked a good day on the Piccadilly Line! I've used that stretch between Rayner's Lane and Ealing Common a few times on a Sunday morning, and it is usually RAMMED!!

[@Sim0nTrains]

Elizabeth Line service to Sheffield! 😂😂😂😂But that was a fun and enjoyable video

[@martenkats6915]

When you got the Metropolitan line, you were at least lucky with where you were sent to. With a bit of bad luck, you'd have been sent a long way towards Amersham/Chesham/Watford and ended up just bouncing up and down the Met which wouldn't give you much variation!

[@InkItOut]

Yeah we definitely got lucky a few times, I was hoping we weren’t going to keep going back and forth between stations

[@tommarshall1660]

The pair of you were really enjoying yourselves , and, Nick, the beard is coming on a treat.....

[@Listenerandlearner870]

The HammCityCircleMetDistricy lines have improved over the years. The track is smooth and the S stock are great.

[@king_artur]

would've been cool to see you get out and explore the stations and the local areas

[@tommarshall1660]

The dynamic duo do it again. Never seen such a happy contented couple. Excellent video....

[@iXBiiGSteve]

I love the fact I suggested a Point to Point between “Shenfield” and “Sheffield” on your video recently, as my brain always reads it as “Sheffield” when I’m in London… and now you have the randomiser autocorrecting to Sheffield 😂. I think it’s a sign!! Love the videos, keep it up 😊

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

i really enjoyed watching this im loving all the stations that featured & the Elizabeth line train going to Sheffield made be laugh im prob going to think of Sheffield now everytime i use the Elizabeth line now brilliant work from both you & Natt

[@EuroDC1990]

I live in Sheffield and can confirm we have much cheaper house prices than Shenfield. Sadly however we don't have as frequent or as low cost connections to London's West End. I feel the decision to include Shenfield rather than Sheffield on the Elizabeth line was a mistake. I'm sure we'll be included on CrossRail 26 though 😂

[@richardpenstone4330]

I remember back in the 1980s and earlier when Piccadilly line only served Rayners Lane to Uxbridge during the rush hour.

[@jacobporrett]

Looks like you had fun. I like travelling on the tube. It's good fun. I love the Elizabeth Line especially.

[@improperrunner]

Absolutely love your videos, and your own unique take on travel :) Pointless journies is my favourite thing you do. Did enjoy the randomness of this too. Keep up the great work.

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video Nick, I never knew the Elizabeth line went to sheffield lol. XD

[@DylanSargesson]

Would've been interesting, at the end, to see a drawing on the map of all the random routes you did joined together.

[@TransportVloggerIan]

Passing West Hamstead on the Met, it's a very underrated filming station, especially with the Chiltern Mainlibe next door

[@Mgameing123]

West Hampstead is a missed opportunity for a big interchange outside of zone 1.

[@yterbiumpick7752]

Great fun watching this, would love to see this, but with all the train lines too. And, perhaps, add a challenge at every station, maybe having a cup of tea at every station you get out at.

[@europeantransportspotting]

I like the pigeon 🐦 part😂😂😂😂

[@stephenmcculley7]

I do hope Revenue Protection got that pigeon lol.

[@tedlishman3876]

Since The Elizabeth Line has been put into full service from Reading and going to South East London (Woolwich and Abbey Wood, Also Canary Wharf for DLR to Greenwich and Lewisham) It's easy to go back to where I used to live instead of ending up having to get the Bakerloo Line from London Paddington to Charing Cross or get to London Bridge somehow. Thank Goodness its fully in service, I'm looking forward to doing something like this in London when I visit from Wales. Awesome Video, Ted in Pembrokeshire Wales, Also a Transport Hobbiest myself. 😊😊😊😊😊.

[@acfbrown1]

I only watched the Greater Manchester video today for the first time. London was definitely a lot more interesting as I am already familiar with the lines to Manchester Airport, Bolton and Buxton.

[@johnroberts2331]

Lets now try the Nottingham or Sheffield Tram network! Great video guys! Happy Christmas to you both!

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Great random train journey on the TFL network around London Nick.

[@tramcrazy]

That was incredible, I now want to do the same thing!!!

[@mildertduck]

There used to be two depaetures from Peterborough withing 2 minutes of each other... Platform 5 to Sheffield and Platform 4 to Shenfield (actually Liverpool Street, but they didnt announce it that way to prevent people inadvertently taking the route around the fens....) Random Tyne and Wear metro next?!

[@danlastname9002]

I would really love to see Canary Wharf to Canary Wharf via Canary Wharf some day...

[@Antelope6]

Shenfield to Sheffield sounds like a potential Point to Point video.

[@railrunners]

Was just about to jump into the comments section when the editors note cropped up. Gotta love the fact checking

[@davejoey]

Enjoyed the video as usual Nick! What zone is Sheffield in? 200?🤣

[@ChrisWhiteAroundTheGround]

Great idea, would have liked to have seen the outside of each station.

[@AdamHinckley]

1:20 don't think they are being withdrawn anymore *EDIT* you did mention about it few seconds later

[@tonycook603]

What a great video, love these random challenges.

[@Britishlad112]

4:28 The baby screaming in the background, lol!

[@adamstrainvideos]

Lovely video! I've really enjoyed both of the randomised trip videos so far! I have 2 suggestions for another one of these, around Leeds (West Yorkshire Day Ranger) and around Birmingham (West Midlands Day Tripper/Ranger)

[@OmerLovesLife]

Birmingham one would be good, nick might even visit my local station haha!

[@williamgrisenthwaite6557]

How about going on Merseyside using a Saveaway which would give quite a few options to use.

[@Robot8A]

You should do a walk around your final destination! And discover a place you have never visited before

[@thanostheclub]

Just one more thing - I believe Eastcote is normally pronounced "East-c't", with a short o, rather than "East-coat".

[@paulhollis8879]

Blimey, I live in Billericay and apparently I’m 5 miles from Sheffield. By gum.

[@teecefamilykent]

Great video to you both!

[@tin_55]

This is the best random generated video ever.

[@themeparksandtransport]

Pointless Journey Idea: Bank to Monument (via Holborn, Leicester Square and Embankment perhaps).

[@macchinaverdi]

It's Geoff and the lady from the museum 😂

[@Leojw10]

Im going London tomorrow for my birthday and trains are my favourite transport might use the tube for the first time in 5 years going on northern line at battersea ive been on Victoria line northern line bakerloo line and district line but some other tube lines i haven't been on like Elizabeth line and circle line that i will try another time northern line and district line are definitely my favourite tho

[@tonyskinner1643]

Sorry but The Elizabeth Line is NOT a tube line, it is a hybrid part of the National Rail system

[@TheRainbowCoach]

Love this!

[@Jsone260]

You should do a race from Uxbridge to King’s Cross one will take the metropolitan and one will take the Piccadilly

[@HangugFries]

That was entertaining! Keep this up!😊

[@noreason12]

Sheffield to Shenfield. Point to Point?

[@melbutterworth7976]

I feel like an all line rover would be logical conclusion of this. can't wait for that lol

[@NickBadley]

That is genuinely something I want to do, once I am able to afford doing such a thing! So, that will probably happen.. Just not in the near future ;)

[@thomas_thedankengine]

4:06 A passenger pigeon! I thought those were extinct.

[@ElijahsTransport]

6:27 A Piccadilly line train terminating at Arnos grove? Ive never heard of that before!

[@Thornaby37]

Quite a few are scheduled to turn round at Arnos Grove (I think it's normally one every 10 minutes)

[@ElijahsTransport]

@@Thornaby37 ah ok thx for the info

[@latido-ondulado]

love the video pls do more in london

[@robinhayhurst5943]

"So...Yeah", count =3. and 'Cool' count = only1. COuld be more fun if you started at 9am doing this, with a finish time of 1pm,...and then at 1pm you leave whatever station you are at, and have lunch at the closest food venue... with one final randomiser to choose what you eat off the menu!

[@InkItOut]

That would be fun, however unfortunately I have to eat gluten free so it would be a pain. We went to eat food outside Holborn station, Nick was going to have a Greggs but the LNER free sausage roll vouchers we tried to use didn’t work as they said their systems were down 😅. So instead we went to LEON’s

[@robinhayhurst5943]

@@InkItOut Well...dietary restrictions can be taken into account! And maybe you should start a go fund me account for Nick to get a sausage roll without a voucher!

[@robinhayhurst5943]

@@InkItOut Loved the video though. You should get sponsored by So Energy. Between you, you must have said the word 'So' about 1000 times!

[@thanostheclub]

Apart from your accent making me homesick, I can't get enough of these videos. Brilliant!

[@AtomcsiKK]

Aren't travelcards more expensive than if you just used pay-as-you-go with a contactless bank card and hit the daily cap?

[@JoshLStuff]

In theory, yes BUT im willing to bet they are both 16-25 Railcard users which is possibly less expensive

[@bobsrailrelics]

That was fun, not many places in the UK you can do that. Have you been to Paris 😁

[@itstimeforham]

This is a good concept - could do with another element for more of a narrative or challenge though. Maybe buy a specific item near each assigned station? Still, I kind of just enjoy the randomness anyway

[@InkItOut]

Ooh that does sound fun! Like a sort of challenge deck of cards to do at each station? And a random station deck too

[@fussyboy2000]

I'd like to see more of the horrible inter-change at Tottenham Court Road.

[@officialmcdeath]

Does the saving of Travelcard day tickets include those purchased on National Rail outside the zones? \m/

[@tonyskinner1643]

Yes, but they say the price will increase in I believe April so that TfL get more money!

[@Andrew8468]

You should have kept going until you got back to Liverpool St to make a complete "loop"

[@RossParker1877]

Randomised tube journey and "the announcements are very loud" come and join is inthe Autism club Nick

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Just curious. Can that random generator app be downloaded?

[@Andrewjg_89]

Brent Cross West is due to open this week. Sunday 10th December. And is located close to Brent Cross shopping centre and Brent Cross Northern Line station.

[@torspedia]

Shenfield and Sheffield... an easy mistake to make. 😆😆

[@Mgameing123]

What about Charring Cross to Charring Cross?

[@BensTransport]

I could have met you two at Rayners Lane! 😢😢

[@JustGeary]

How was Seven kings there are a lot of food places there

[@InkItOut]

We ended up leaving as soon as we’d finished as we went to ride the Overground between Romford and Upminster as we had a train to catch shortly after

[@paultidd9332]

Great video and what fun can be had with TFL. Looks like you filmed that on a warm day and posted it when it’s now snowing 🥶 What randomiser app’s do you use?

[@christown2827]

The travel card has been saved!

[@Thomas-f9o2z]

Shenfield is in zone 9

[@timwillett7802]

Do it again! You’d get so many different outcomes

[@james49919]

my gf loved it so much

[@DanBen07]

Good video👍

[@brilliantbuilder4228]

What is the app called?

[@thegreateasterntrainfan3121]

You done Train Roulette! Class

[@Nooticus]

Absolutely excellent video! Love the concept, so fun, and its such a cool coincidence that you ended up going from Liverpool Street to Seven Kings purely by chance!

[@Thornaby37]

Brilliant way to make use of a one day Travelcard Stratford would be a good starting point for a challenge like this, as it is served by numerous National Rail, Underground and DLR routes

[@Naylte]

Randomising where to go on the Underground? I've got two words for you: Mornington Crescent.

[@Anonymoususer_8823]

Do carry on visiting pointless stations please. I really do like how you visit stations using different routes.

[@Hts_gaming792]

Do the same but for the Manchester tram

[@LoganKT]

Why don’t you do Random Journeys around Newcastle, you have Northern, Metro, you could even add buses to it

[@MetrolineSuperiorities]

DO LONDON BUSES VERSION!!!

[@class387productions3]

Was this filmed in summer

[@NickBadley]

Towards the end of September!

[@andrewlong6438]

Where can you get this app from please ? Does it do trans, and buses too ?

[@NickBadley]

It's a website called Wheelofnames! You can put anything onto it!

[@TransportNut89]

So glad that travelcards have been saved

[@martinevans7090]

Again! Again! Again!

[@northwesttrainspotter319]

Hobon?!!!??! Its hol - born.

[@mattevans4377]

Natt on her own on the thumbnail? Is this becoming the Natt Badley channel? That's not a bad thing, of course.

[@InkItOut]

Yes that was my plan all along *evil laughter* 😈

[@mattevans4377]

@@InkItOut And for your next trick, world domination. I'd certainly vote for you as word leader, can't do any worse than the current leaders.

[@tobeytransport2802]

You could get a daily cap on oyster/contactless if the travel card did get withdrawn… you don’t need the travelcard.

[@joshtrains-qr8ie]

1:39 tuna lady!