Cab Ride London Euston to Rugby

Filmed on a London Midland Crewe service as far as Rugby formed of two 350/1 units/

[@kevinchamberlain5978]

I discovered these rail videos when I was bored during lockdown. Now I'm hooked.

[@ianhosier4042]

I can't stop watching them either

[@marc21091]

Excellent film - the best there is of the WCML from Euston to Rugby, post the PUG1 upgrade completed in 2008 which involved new ladder connections and modernisation of the catenary, which was installed in 1964-65. The Class 350/1 emus operate at 110 mph so now use the fast tracks. Topical comparison: Johanna Konta's first serves at Wimbledon this month (July 2019) are recorded typically at 110 mph. Imagine a hitting a tennis ball coming at you at the speed of this train.

[@williamdodds1394]

Kilsby tunnel was newly tracked and drained in 2020 .

[@Videx19]

My first great love was riding the BR blue express trains to Euston, but mostly the ride between Kilsby tunnel and home, Rugby. Thank you for this video.

[@XxBec3509]

I love cab ride videos always interesting and curious

[@Hard-Boiled-Bollock]

There's something oddly therapeutic about watching these cab ride videos

[@nickmagee-brown739]

Tony Merrett i agree, satisfying to watch.

[@IxxxMnMxxxI]

ya true, the noise and vision is kinda addictive, once you start watching you continue. dont know why..

[@nigelmurphy6761]

Agreed

[@zachjohns6776]

Yeah. It's enough to put me to sleep because of the sound from the clacking noise of gliding on the track.

[@zachjohns6776]

For people who are mad for trains, they'll go bananas with this!

[@SpiritandScience]

Used to live nr. Rugby station - spent the first night with the window open listening to the trains till 2 am! Seen lots of changes since '78. Thanks, super quality ride.

[@davidrichardson376]

Used to live in Rugby too. It was 1968 when I last did this journey. The countryside near Rugby reminds me of Southern Victoria, AU where I live now......................

[@damonjames5504]

@@davidrichardson376 just came across this video some how and i live i Rugby. Its a shame the station is getting very modern. The old building is now used as storage and degrading!!

[@dodgydruid]

Cracking spot of a 86 and a 37 at Willesden :) I have always preferred the WCML over the ECML for travelling, a few weeks back I came down from Glasgow on a 390 and what a pleasant comfortable journey it was. OK I missed the good ol' slam door where you could have your head angled out the window a bit with your camera and it always catches me not to see the ol' EPB type stock running on the 4th rail zipping in and out of Euston or the express EMU's up to the midlands or standing at platform end watching the old 85 shuffling coaches to and fro from the stables and the incoming howls of the 86's and 87's as they sneaked in. Happy days :)

[@davey.f.demarco3858]

I grew up in Rugby and my family are from Kilsby. spent many happy times at Rugby watching the trains roll in and out and spent happy times at the Kilsby Tunnel. Thanks for uploading a great video.

[@lesliedodds4011]

D F Demarco they say the air shafts in Kilsby are massive i seen the NW rail workers inside repairing them on my computer it seemed wel constucted .

[@michaelritchie5303]

I love cab views on quadrupled main lines when we're on the fast line (down fast in this case). I end up watching the signals on the down slow line predicting when we will catch up and overtake a stopper. Cheers.

[@duainesimpson274]

Wow wow wow 🤩 I lov’d that, truly, AWSOME. West cost main line all the way 🤍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@suziegraham7063]

No idea why, but I love looking at these

[@roderickscott7429]

I,m the same !

[@zachjohns6776]

Me too. I've been waiting for something like this. Before, my dad showed me this and persuaded me it, on video, can as good as seeing it on the actual fast train. However, I wasn't keen on it - it wasn't the same for me at that time.

[@johnbowyer6902]

Very well done. I love the videos that show overhead lines. Gives element of interest. Thankyou for this.

[@derricktherailfan]

Really nice video!! I have enjoyed watching this video and loved that cab ride! It seems a long ride and I remember watching this when I was a kid

[@DanaMackstormdog94]

Hello again, I had asked 7 months ago whether you might be able to film more train cab ride videos - they are wonderful!

[@gb5uq]

Some of the very best cab ride videos on KZbin.. The WCML approach to Rugby isn't the same now the birdcage has gone.

[@paulcaswell2813]

Rugby was one of the last Victorian mainline stations on the WC network. Now wrecked, of course.

[@jeremywilliams2478]

I love these sort of videos. So much better when the screen is clean.

[@stephensmith799]

Great for watching on exercise machines down the gym👍

[@philipsmith3387]

i enjoy watching all your cab rides iwatch them again and again smashing

[@jacksonanddadtrainandbusad2130]

Join my channel

[@lonewolfgeoff]

oddly relaxing! nice journey too

[@elvispresley2599]

Enjoyed! Brilliant video.

[@shlomzion]

Great. Years ago I used to go London to Birmingham every week. I remember once for some reason the train had to stop in the long tunnel (Kilsney Tunnel?) before Rugby. We stopped right under one of the ventilation shafts. It seemed very ghostly!

[@Aidankiwi]

Kilsby Tunnel

[@tonylazzaro1196]

shlomzion can you please identify all stations and junctions on your videos, it would be a big help to this old yank in learning the rail system in England. Very good video

[@ceciltagg]

GREAT VIDEO that would be a joy to drive that line signals clearly visible long before you get to them no risk of a SPAD I wish I lived in England so I could drive that line instead of here in New South Wales Australia like some get all the luck,

[@timstephenson4520]

would have been better with a few captions as to stations passed through and names of tunnels and junctions. for those who dont know the route, otherwise excellent video

[@Thunderer0872]

Pull out a map or use Google Earth!

[@greatbritishentertainmentl5636]

Excellent trip on a dull afternoon.

[@mysticnas]

Another great video driving the WCML South keep it up

[@EASYTIGER10]

14:50 At this point you're more or less underneath the Harry Potter film studios, so if you come out of the tunnel and see flying cars you'll know why. That or there's been a major pile up on the M25.

[@chrisjohnson6876]

I enjoy these, but I feel like falling asleep watching them sometimes, lol...thank heavens for the DMH!

[@RightWing1]

Me too, I dont envy the drivers trying to stay awake, as the rhythm of passing.under the masts is hypnotic. With the TPMS beeps I suppose it keeps the driver alert.

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent interesting & exciting

[@pburr1973]

Around Blisworth (42.40) - a Civil Engineers siding appears on the down side. That is all that it is left of a junction and a once extensive array of sidings here. The wide span OHLE masts are a clue, so other lines no longer in existence, were wired too.

[@kevinbrookes4870]

I Did work on the GWR Paddington area in the 80's. Always wanted to be a Train driver though. I , finished up working as a shunter in Acton West yard. No not quite the same I know. Not sure what happened there, but never followed my dream I guess. Hated the shunting job though, finished up working in a station booking office in the end.

[@peter15871]

exellient video keep up the good work

[@deltakhan16citz29]

Can u do part2 please from Rugby to Crew

[@timosha21]

Ding ding! I'm a tram and I approve this video!!!!

[@pajotero4219]

I remember belting up to Rugby behind 86's and 87's. Cracking days. All units now sadly.

[@pajotero4219]

@Leslie Dodds Bit of a hike from Melbourne. Don't think a Midland Railtourer reaches this far.

[@ChangesOneTim]

Me too. BR never did fully sort out the high unsprung mass of the 86s, so the punishment they meted out on the track meant pretty bad ride quality on the WCML fast lines until the 90s took over!

[@ozzyd9001]

thank you hope theres a part 2 to this please

[@mysticnas]

There won't be, 350 has already arrived at Rugby

[@kennethnaunton3323]

Brilliant thanks

[@neilstamper4130]

I enjoy these a great deal.

[@garydunken7934]

Played at x2 speed and it was really thrilling!

[@DanaMackstormdog94]

Hi! I have not gotten an answer to my question of 2 weeks ago - are you planning any new train ride videos, or have you stopped? I would appreciate if you could kindly take the time to answer!!! :))) Regards.

[@zachjohns6776]

Finally! This is something I wanted to see! (The sound of the clickety-click clackety-clack when gliding on the track is enough to make me fall asleep, but not the beeping with it, sounds very annoying.) Also, this makes me realise how long this journey is going to be. 32:06 at Milton Keynes Central, "Please make sure that you have all your personal belongings with you at all times. And please take care when stepping from the train onto the platform. Thank you for travelling with London Midland." 33:08 "Welcome aboard this London Midland service to Crewe. We will be calling at: Rugby, Alley, Atherstone, Tamworth, Litchfield Trent Valley, Rugeley Trent Valley, Stafford, Stoke on Trent and Crewe. The next stop will be Rugby." 34:50 "Please do not leave any belongings unattended. They may be removed without notice. Please familiarise yourself of the safety notices displayed around the train."

[@redrider6855]

Dirt Perfect

[@He_who_likes_everything]

its nuneaton not alley

[@rubyait]

Really nice video. I wish I knew the route better.

[@ChangesOneTim]

Play it over and over again, and you will!

[@R9naldo]

Looking at the pantograph wires is the best thing ever

[@mariacornwallis1602]

Notice how they zig zag to prevent them cutting a groove in the pantograph

[@fetchstixRHD]

There’s something about watching the wire runs and types of OHL equipment, if your mind is set up that way 😉

[@mstevens832]

Love them

[@semajttam]

Thanks for this!! :) I'm trying to find out what rolling stock ran on the suburban lines before the 320/321s, any ideas?

[@prodbymj.]

Nice Catch of the 319s

[@fetchstixRHD]

And of a Southeastern 375! @ 8:06

[@mysticnas]

You mean 390s?

[@cannadineboxill-harris2983]

Hi There my real Name is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of us Class 507, Class 508, Class 313, and Class 314 and that also includes those interesting Class 315 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 507, Class 508, Class 313's Class 314 including the Class 315's maybe you guys can convert them. Including the refurbishment into the Volvo TD102KF Engine Leyland 680 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Scania N112 Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXCT Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 507, Class 508, Class 313's, Class 314's and the Class 315's and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages of the Class 313's, Class 314's and that is including those Class 315's for most of us Class 314 and Class 315 Diesel Train Fans Pretty PLEASE? Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Please.

[@johnpro2847]

saw few road crossings ..must be all under the track.

[@jwslijm7278]

32 minutes for 80 kilometers from London - Milton Keynes?! I call that very fast, because also as the first 5 minutes were a bit slow. I mean Watford - MKC is 19 minutes. The stoppingservice takes from 34 to 40 minutes!

[@pianoman4Jesus]

skraggie: Did you intentionally post the video "Bletchley via old flyover to Milton Keynes Central" as KZbin for Kids, which does not allow commenting? I wanted to ask about that one: "Was it an actual route of service... back and forth like that?" I have in mind to try to figure out from / to on the map to see exactly what that round about switching was accomplishing.

[@ArunSharma-vo4yt]

Nice Video

[@Verbs2007]

What's a typical shift like as a driver? How many times will you have to travel to and from London and to what destinations?

[@kerbyhockey]

Depends on the diagram, but can prob expect to see a couple trips in and out of London, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Tring are the usual spots depending on your route knowledge.

[@DavidChapmanAZ]

9:45 Strange to see tube stock so far from start.

[@MadhuttyRotMG]

Hi David, that looks like Kenton to me. The second to last stop before the northern Bakerloo line terminus of Harrow & Wealdstone. The track is shared with London Overground stock which surpasses H&W up to Watford Junction

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

We cross over those Bakerloo line tracks at 8:17.

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

@@MadhuttyRotMG The Bakerloo line used to go the rest of the way to Watford Junction and there are proposals to potentially bring back that service.

[@maghater1]

maybe a tad naive of me to ask this ,,but what are the ping noises from the track for ,,what is the purpose of them ? are they to keep the driver alert ?....love these cab ride vids by the way ,,i like to see other parts of the country from a train

[@paulanderson79]

AWS (Advance Warning System) and/or TPS (Train Protection System). The driver has to respond within a pre-determined time frame (of the order of a few seconds) otherwise the train brakes are automatically applied.

[@mysticnas]

AWS, alerts driver about about what type of signal Comes, noise is different when signal is orangy yellow or red

[@peterwhitaker4038]

can anyone as old as me help me. i used to go from north England to south England as a kid with parents in 1960's. was Rugby station called 'Rugby Midland' or am i imagining it?

[@ChangesOneTim]

You remember correctly. 'Midland' was dropped after Rugby Central (on the former Marylebone-Sheffield Great Central line) closed in 1969.

[@peterwhitaker4038]

@@ChangesOneTim thanks for reply tim. I thought I was right!

[@bertspeggly4428]

Great, but I wish the station names were added. I like to know where I am and I don't know the route that well.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

and there goes the London overground 378 electrostar unit being overtaken by the London midland 350 unit

[@WaveForceful]

Does the single beep mean the signal is green?. I've noticed it beeps just before the signal lights.

[@KasabianFan44]

Yes. And the continuous tone means the light is not green - in that case the driver has to acknowledge this sound by pressing a button, otherwise the train will make an emergency stop.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

wow that's the Bakerloo line tube train being overtaken by the class 350 unit

[@mstevens832]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@joannemack4674]

Hi! Are you planning to do any more of your excellent videos? Regards, Dana Mack

[@jondoglegs7124]

. . . ... Hourargh !!

[@roderickscott7429]

flipping hopeless trying to find out the stations train passes through on google.

[@lukasgerrard9421]

So the guard doesn't close the doors at euston?... didn't think London midland did any DOO trains?

[@ChangesOneTim]

They don't do DOO, but at a few stations including Euston and Bham New St the 'right away' (RA) indicators are used to despatch all trains.

[@dessie441]

what signalbox is at 5.41.???

[@EM-yk1dw]

That is the London Underground Booking on Point/Traincrew depot for the Bakerloo Line at Queens Park.

[@denelson83]

11:00 - That's a London Underground line on the left. Which line is it? District line? Jubilee Line?

[@broman178]

Bakerloo Line.

[@jonathanparry9505]

Can anybody please help I know what the signal warning tone is and also the one which comes from the train manager informing the driver it’s safe to depart but there is another high-pitched whistle which occasionally sounds what does this signify please ?

[@saundsox]

DVD….Driver Vigilance Device…he/she must keep a foot on a floor pedal, when the alarm sounds (high pitched whistle) the pedal must be released and then pressed down again, otherwise the emergency brakes are applied.

[@mysticnas]

It's the dead man's pedal, or drivers vigilance device to make sure nothing's happens to driver

[@siddywiddyb]

Any idea what the illuminated "D" stands for, on the signals?

[@FabianEason]

siddywiddyb The tracks out of Euston are A, B, C, D, E and X

[@siddywiddyb]

ah! Thank you!

[@formidable38]

Its a measure introduced to mitigate the risk of "read across". You are approaching a signal gantry on a curve its all to easy to read across and sight the wrong signal, especially in darkness! If you are allocated a letter, in this case 'D', you then look for the next D and so on. The entrance to Leeds is another example and has multiple tracks on a long curve- uses the same system!

[@mysticnas]

Different tracks

[@siddywiddyb]

@@formidable38 thank you!

[@AGregPalmer]

That is a very complicated station throat.

[@Thunderer0872]

I skraggie somebody has half inched this and put music on it on their channel not impressed. anyway any chance of more vids?

[@tonyp011]

how does a signal change from green to red as soon as a train passes that signal?

[@kimjongbingbongtingtong4430]

Track circuits sense the position of the train and automatically set the signals to red when they enter a section. After that, signals are slowly released through single yellow, double yellow and green as the train passes subsequent signals unless the signallers hold them at another setting for safety or other train movement reasons. About 30% of the UK signalling is completely automated BUT everything has a fail-safe system and virtually all accidents are caused by a SPAD (Signal Passed At Danger). UK train crews are incredibly professional and even small mistakes (minor speeding etc) can result in suspensions, retraining and dismissals. If you really interested in how basic signalling works there is a great example in this video starting at 52:25 where the driver approaching Rugby is 'given' a double-yellow which causes them to slow down, this is followed by a single yellow where the driver slows more because the next signal could be at danger/red. When the train actually approaches it you can see that it is red at 53:25, but watch carefully as it 'steps up' to green and the junction indicator 'feather' (additional white lights) show the driver that the route ahead is actually clear, but the train will be passing through a turnout and heading off the mainline to the right.

[@russouk]

Yeah as kim says...the red aspeect ensures no train after is in same block as ours.and will turn to green proceed aspect when we leave the block ...the subsequent trains are held at yellow aspect or two yellows depending on where our train is in block..same goes for our train in regards to the train ahead of us in next block...the signals are self controlled by the sensors,unless the controller sees something the signals miss...and he can then overide them and set signals accordingly.

[@tonyp011]

russell morgan thx for that, but how would the lights change if the sensors are covered in deep snow and the snow as been frozen from frost, is that where a signaller would earn his money as the saying goes,

[@kimjongbingbongtingtong4430]

@@tonyp011 if there is a climatic issue it has to be rectified by Network Rail, but in the short term there is usually a signaller controlled movement until NR can diagnose and clean up the problem. There are many such events every year, but most can be predicted and delays minimised on this. Frost on railheads really isn't an issue because the weight of the train quickly clears the problem and snow doesn't usually conduct to the point that it becomes a problem.

[@mstevens832]

@@russouk exactly

[@EM-yk1dw]

The lineside is appalling. Like an overgrown garden.

[@lesliedodds4011]

General Motors I dont think Network Rail will be trimming trees or Hedges down they have enough to do keeping the network running .

[@EM-yk1dw]

Leslie Dodds no they just everything go to wreck and ruin.

[@galactic_nerd-sk4747]

Its called 'nature'

[@russouk]

Im a big fan of our railways but the tracksides in towns etc is a fkin disgrace...rubbish everywhere,apart from work stuffs,which is needed,or network is sometimes embarrasing,...watch vids of german or french railways...neat and clean...people take pride in their country...we dont...well a lot dont...its a shame.

[@vasilicastoica6398]

Imi place london

[@Patrick-hb7bk]

That effing computer noise .

[@mysticnas]

I think that's the dead man's pedal?

[@ManchesterCowboy0161]

That orb in the tunnel after 3m42, odd

[@ChangesOneTim]

Optical illusion; it's a signal in the middle of Primrose Hill tunnel.

[@johnpro2847]

best x2

[@3xv744]

日本と同じ左側通行の鉄道。どこの国の鉄道だろうか？ イギリスかな。

[@jacksugden8190]

Disused platform at 4:30 ?

[@glitch4465]

Its South Hampstead station

[@TheRip72]

@@glitch4465 Yup. Slow line platforms were taken out of use c1920 when the DC lines were opened. The station was renamed from Loudoun Road at the same time.

[@dutchy777]

captions please!!

[@lionelrose3572]

Pity that there's no commentary

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

there is the motorway n the right hand side of the picture

[@zachjohns6776]

Was there? Where? When? I wonder which one it was?

[@TheRip72]

@@zachjohns6776 48.30-49.25. The M1 just south of Watford Gap services. The services themselves can just about be seen but are largely hidden by trees. I always feel disappointed when I drive along this section in the car & do not see a train passing me.

[@aprayerandpositivethoughts9308]

08:34 Wembley Central

[@shadowthehedgehog9477]

How many coachesmdoes this train have? 4 or 8 coaches?

[@geoffbarry9540]

Eight - 2 x four car units.

[@Cpr1234]

Crewe services usually have 4 coaches. Most double/triples are only seen as far as Northampton. London-Crewe often doesn't call at Northampton

[@robertgambling502]

What is the station stop at 32:30? Oh it's Milton Keynes Central as I found out in an entry down below. Nice fast ride on the WCML.

[@samlami8451]

Nooooooo we are going out of London

[@zachjohns6776]

What do you expect? It's meant to!

[@mysticnas]

@@zachjohns6776 exactly😂

[@aprayerandpositivethoughts9308]

8:34 Wembley

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

You need to upload again it's been 3 years

[@phoenixprime24]

Class 70 at 23:16

[@trainrover]

Barely ⅒ of Brit videos feature more than 2 minutes' worth of sunshine..must drive them islanders crazy!!

[@zachjohns6776]

Meaning there's not much sunshine being filmed on camera of the British atmosphere.

[@jondoglegs7124]

I love the island! I can just walk from lands end to John o groates in one day with no sweat! And the sun only comes out for deserving natives so nerrrr..

[@trainrover]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m568npegpsiJkKs ;)

[@paulcaswell2813]

@@jondoglegs7124 837 miles walking in a day? I'd like to see you do it!!!

[@ajs108]

Is this in a voyager or pendolino?

[@busesinprofile2114]

London midland class 350

[@ajs108]

Oh wait its london midland, not virgin lol

[@isaacmarikko]

I know, I was so disappointed as well!!!

[@zachjohns6776]

Ah, I wanted one filmed from a Virgin train instead. They're more faster than the London Midland ones. I want to go more faster!

[@MrOlisandre]

Um brasileiro, perdido num país de primeiro mundo.

[@MrOlisandre]

Like 613

[@rahulrathod-vx6yv]

Month

[@joannemack4674]

Hi! Me again. I had asked 5 days ago if you were planning any new videos or not. I'd appreciate a reply! Regards, Dana Mack

[@BRI535D]

Wonder what the Victorians would make of the lineside garbage,graffiti and vegetation?.Woeful lack of respect for our environment in todays world.

[@paulcaswell2813]

The graffiti plague is tragically everywhere. In any major city you'll find it, and I just don't understand the mentality of those who do it. I used to love the city of Athens, but in recent years the place is just covered in these mindless splurges.

[@MrRevika]

At 13:49 passing Watford Junction

[@KasabianFan44]

@Zachary Johns 21:37

[@joycemccoy2251]

Y@and

[@burtwallace5909]

I would assume this would be watched by mostly enthusiasts , a good vid' but lack of station captions let it down .

[@bobdeverell]

Frustrated there are no speedometer views on these recording.

[@jeffreyhughes6244]

No named stations...pathetic!

[@pajotero4219]

Follow it on a map if you're that concerned.

[@mysticnas]

Obviously preferred not to, just check yourself then

[@mysticnas]

As in check on a map