Drivers Eye View and Commentary, Northfields-T5-Northfields. London Underground, Piccadilly Line

[@Stevenhamer82]

Just been watching your video for the first time, thoroughly enjoying it. I enjoy cab rides in train videos, it's even better when there is a commentary like the way you have done. Great job. I have subscribed. I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and there is Metro train system, i have a channel which i have filmed the Metro journey. Great job mate.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I will subscribe and have a look

[@markwestwood9730]

​@dalecharmantravels8057 Great viewing, I've used the Pic on many occasions as we live in Herts and C/Fosters has got a good car park. Can you tell me what the clicking is when pulling into stations ? Brakes I guess but .....??????

[@Harrison-hg2vs]

I LIVE THERE

[@Harrison-hg2vs]

@@dalecharmantravels8057I live there could you tour it? It’s cool

[@StevenHuntington]

Dale, I live in Peterlee in County Durham that's on the Durham Coast Line that runs between Newcastle and Middlesbrough, what's unique about the Tyne and Wear Metro is they share the track on the Durham Coast Line between Pelaw and Sunderland. Kim McGuinness, the new North East Mayor wants to run extend the Metro to serve Washington on part of the old Sunderland to Durham line, and the old Leamside Line.

[@billstringfellow2149]

I love the driver view videos. Finding out the details about how things work behind the scenes is great. Keep up the good work.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@katefromaust5627]

LOL at the crows who know how to board the train & exit when the chimes ring! Hope you enjoy your time in Australia when you come in a few weeks. We have a vast train network here also, but not as great as the UK lines, nor as busy. Your knowledge of the stations & everything in general is vast. Always a pleasure! Thank you for the (free) rides!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome. I hope to visit Australia for a longer time and enjoy some of the train journeys

[@DB-thats-me]

@@dalecharmantravels8057where abouts in Ausie are you going?

[@PeterChilton-po2ri]

It’s fascinating to watch these cab rides and the insights from your commentary. Thanks for making the vids.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome

[@Flossy_tops]

I’m new to your channel and find it simply fascinating … Back in the early 60s my Grandma lived around the corner from the Old Vic, and whenever we went to stay with her and would say I’m popping out to play. Little did they know I was running round to Waterloo station and jump on the Underground. If mum had known I’m sure she would have given me a good telling off… I spent hours travelling all over the place and jumped on and off at stations now no longer used. The underground has always fascinated me and I often wished I had been a driver. These days I can only watch videos like yours “or’” secrets of the London Underground. Now in my 70’s you have kind of made my dream come true. Thank you so much for sharing your trips, you’ve made me very happy 👍🍻

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m glad and thank you for sharing your story

[@Flossy_tops]

I agree rude comments are uncalled for and not what this channel is about. But for heavens sake if you leave a thumbs down say why you didn’t like it without being rude… Keep up with these fascinating videos Dale because the vast majority of viewers enjoy what you do 👍

[@antonydennett5938]

Thank you for your driver view videos. Love the commentary along with points of interest

[@paulamorrison759]

🎉just discovered this channel and loving it. London Underground is most fantastic example of Victorian engineering.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am glad you are enjoying it

[@danielthommen8243]

I always loved the tube, visited London many times... Flew in from Switzerland, now living in the USA and still remembery times in London... Thank you for all you tube videos, makes me so happy and you help me to live one of my childhood dreams, drive a train, or even better a tube on London... All the best to you and thank you again for your videos, really enjoyed them!!!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it

[@taistyveg]

Dale. It’s in no way useless information. It’s all very fascinating. Thanks for videos 👍🏻

[@vincentm4717]

I'm from New York City and for a short while worked for The New York City Transit Authority as a Station Agent. I've always been fascinated with Subway or Metros or Tubes. It's all the same with differing geographic names. Your video is highly informative and in 2010 I had the pleasure to ride that very line from Heathrow into the Center City. I also took the Jubilee Line north to St John's Wood to see The Beatles Abby Rd Studio. I noticed you did have some 4 track express service and your trains seem to run frequently. London has generally a cleaner system than New Yorks but New York has 24 hour service. 😳 How do working class people there get home after a night at the pub!! ??😂 ..😊..I enjoyed watching!!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the comment. We do do run 24 hours on some lines ( Piccadilly been one of them ) but only on a Friday and Saturday night

[@richardbristow7057]

In the 60's - 80's I lived in one of those houses on the left after leaving Hounslow Central and in to the 70's you would still see 'lost' District Line trains presumably stopped where you mentioned. Never used to really hear the trains but when maintenance was done in the middle of the night that was really noisy! Luckily only one or two nights every few years. Missed the old red trains when they stopped running. We would sit in the garden and watch the planes coming in to land. At the time the house was in the middle of two landing flight paths so again the noise was minimal. Saw both Concorde and the Jumbo Jet’s first arrivals in to Heathrow.

[@jrbergsten]

Having been on that and other Underground lines and USA systems (NYC, LIRR, MTA, BART, Metro, etc etc). it’s fun to see the running and signaling similarities and differences. Thank you. 😀

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are welcome

[@tinascousin]

Mate, as an Aussie coming to London in May-June and intent on getting a selfie at as many underground stations as possible over a seven day period - all i can say is, this is amazing stuff!! More like it please! I just randomly discovered your channel but have already subscribed and will be watching everything you put out! Enjoy your time over here when you come :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the kind words. I hope you enjoy your time in London. Who knows I might be driving your train. 😀

[@allanmacphee5551]

Loving your videos. I grewu up in Montral Canada and have always been fascinated with the Montral Metro, and trains in general. I have always wanted to visit London. I am 57 years old and so far haven’t had the chance, but riding on your train I get to see London, and ride the rails at the same time. I love to sit and watch for hours. Thank you.

[@scottbrettschneider9782]

North Eastern Arizona here. Just discovered your channel and I think it’s great! Thank you for the wonderful videos!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Well hello and welcome. It’s great to have you with us

[@hellenzondigoddard7017]

Hi from Durban South Africa. Great to remember the the underground .I left the UK 40 years ago but still have fond memories of travelling on the underground . Watching your excellent video brings it all back to me. looking forward to your next .

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s good to hear. Thank you for reaching out

[@jetlaw_1]

I absolutely love these videos. As a life-long train nerd this scratches an itch that I've had for my whole life!

[@WeekdayWeekend]

The Piccadilly Line was my first experience on the Tube! I took a UK vacation in 2019 and took the Piccadilly line from Terminal 5. As what we Americans call a "rail fan," the Underground is a very different and unique experience. Overall, I loved it and I love these videos.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s great to hear thank you

[@marthaanderson2656]

I have a sentimental attachment to the Pic due to my frequent touristic visits. The Liz has largely replaced for me, depending on where I am staying. I know the sleep deprived feeling of getting onto the tube and settled, but dang, some people ARE obliviots and I am chuffed ( and not surprised) to hear crows know better

[@cameronhostetter5561]

Please do more of these! I went to London for the first time in 2018 and enjoyed travelling on the Underground

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I do have a few more coming up soon. All on the Picadilly line

[@rohan_wa]

Very much enjoy having these videos on in the background while I work, thanks for sharing :)

[@TheRealssppllaatt]

Another enjoyable video. Looking forward to the Uxbridge video as lived there for many years and used the tube to go to and from work.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. There will be a little delay for the Uxbridge video but should be out in the next few weeks

[@philmcardle9031]

Brilliant content, I am a driver from Sydney , Australia and I enjoyed your point of view . I especially appreciate the commentary which is quite uncommon for this type of channel . looking forward to more of the same . Thank you

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the video

[@bogsavage56]

Thanks I enjoyed your video. In the early 1970’s I was a ROA on London Transport and had the good fortune of working in the Northfields Signal Cabin. For me it was a fantastic time and I remember visiting the cabin at Boston Manor with a signalman and station master. London Transport was a great place then and I have very fond memories of my time and also the training centre at White City, Peter Ursell being one of the trainers…

[@davidpemberton9326]

Thanks for doing this line Dale. I went on it from Russell Square to Heathrow No 3 in 2012 just before the Olympics and so enjoyed going on the tube train. I was supposed to be picked up to and from the airport but my travel agency didn't book it right but the airport staff said my hotel was on this line and I enjoyed the train trip and all this has brought back those memories . Much different than our Australian Rail system specially with signaling in NSW where I'm from.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome. It does seem people from Australia do enjoy the underground

[@boondoggle6]

A remarkable insight into the life of a tube driver, it would be difficult to find a better introduction to the Piccadilly Line.

[@watson956]

Dale, I appreciate your commentary, landmark identifications and your planespotting comments!!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s great to hear thank you

[@geoffh2760]

I went from Rayners Lane to Hatton X (via Acton Town) from when Hatton X opened until around 1981. I worked in what was No2 Maintenance Area - which disappeared when Terminal 4 was built. This trip was pure nostalgia - with a few new bits on the T5 branch.

[@MegaPIC1]

i found this video a fascinating look behind the scenes (Or at least from a POV not normally afforded members of the public) at London Underground

[@peterlane354]

I was a young lad in the early 60s and often using a red (buses) or twin rover quite often went using the Piccadilly and District lines to Hounslow West which I believe was slightly relocated for the Heathrow extension. Also remember the two car trains on the Northern City line with their depot at Drayton Park. The NC platforms at Finsbury Park are now the west/southbound platforms for the Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s long before my time. Thank you for sharing

[@dippytoots369]

As always enjoyed traveling with you off to ook at very latested postings

[@kymico]

Hi from Italy!! I'm always been in love with London and find the tube very fascinating, the history, the train, how it work. I really enjoy your video's, and you're definitely going on the subscribe list of my favourite tube-tuber with Geoff and Jago. Keep going on with this amazing video!!!

[@jamiehall1269]

The commentary is great, always good to get an insight into the ongoings and workings of the job, many cab ride videos are silent with subtitles only! Look forward to seeing (and hearing) more content 👍🏻

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shovelhead.6266]

Love your videos, just started watching them. Really enjoy the little tech bits which enhances the viewing.

[@chrishorsfield4893]

Wow this brought back many memories! I used to travel from South East London to Heathrow most weekends in the early 2000s with my nephew who was a toddler at the time (He turned 24 today!) - Always got the Picc from Green Park to Heathrow, so nice to see the journey from a different perspective! Don't get to do it these days as I now live in Edinburgh! - Felt the same excitement watching this as I did back then getting closer to Heathrow, with the planes getting lower and closer! Thanks and keep up the good work ;)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for sharing your memories

[@DB-thats-me]

No amount of colour information is too small. Those who know the area might think it’s too much, but, we of the colonies cannot get enough. I was 35years with NZ railways and we STILL use a lot of your equipment. Great posts, keep them coming. 😊. 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am glad you are enjoying these videos

[@wesstarmedia]

The combination of your narrative plus the footage is very relaxing. I live in solihull and due a london trip soon. Take care and great content! 😊

[@stephendavies923]

I do enjoy drivers videos from the tube. Boston Manor is my station and the Pic has always been my favorite line. Thanks for sharing.

[@materialerg6332]

What a lovely ride! Thank you!

[@Michael-xp9es]

I enjoyed the trip on the underground with you and the History of some of the stations and other parts of the underground. Look forward to another trip with you.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the kind words. It’s good to have you with us

[@tonycook603]

I have just found your channel and watched this video. I found it really interesting. Coming from the Isle of Wight I have a real fascination for London's rail network, it's good to see from the driver's viewpoint and your commentary is great in pointing different things out, it's almost like riding the service yourself. My wife and I did travel on this line a year ago so it was good to pick out the bits I remembered from then. Thanks.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the comment. I am really glad you enjoyed this video

[@BigBadJohn5358]

I've got the Video 125 DVD of the Piccadilly Line from Rayners Lane to Cockfosters and Acton Town to Heathrow Terminals 4 & 123. Good to go the other way through the tunnels!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@oliverflanagan7623]

Loved watching it. I lived in Boston manor and when working in the city would ride the Piccadilly many times. Seen an close call once. As I'm sure you know people pick the best place to stand when getting on the train so they don't have to walk to long along the platform when they exit. Doing this exact thing back in the 1980s standing at the end of the drivers end of the platform. One tube exited the station and before it left a second train entered the station at speed and it just missed the end of the last train. I almost thought I'm going to die. Thank you for the video always liked the idea of the driver's point of view

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s a scary situation. Trains can’t get that close now days.

[@masterninjahda]

We took the Piccadilly line to Kings Cross in 2015. Sure do miss London and would love to visit again...maybe soon! Thank you so much for the video, and the commentary. Excellent work!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@dvdvnr]

Ah, now that brings back memories. I grew up in Heston between 1959 and 1968 so Hounslow West was the nearest local station. I remember seeing the "new" silver trains (1959/62 stock) coming in and also recall at least once seeing what I now know to have been a Standard Stock train in the station. Of course, back Hounslow West was the terminus of the line though, by the time my family moved away from London, they had just started to build the new tunnels for the extension to Heathrow. Fantastic stuff, many thanks for posting. I keep telling myself to stop subscribing to all these KZbin channels - I obviously didn't listen to myself after watching this one and subscribed! 🙂

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am glad you didn't listen and you subscribed. It is good to have you with us

[@Nate-hf8hm]

I have no idea how i ended up on this video, but really enjoyed it, thanks for explaining those things that i've always wondered about when on a tube train :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Well I am glad you did end up in the video. I am glad you enjoyed it

[@nutsnproud6932]

Thanks for he two Picc videos. Makes a nice change to see the drivers side view.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rowejon]

I love driver's eye videos, your's are a new discovery for me.

[@liketoplaytrains]

Thank you for the great video. I live in Australia but have risen on the Tube a few time over the years and very much enjoyed the drivers eye view.

[@OutofDarkness_jik]

Thanks so much Dave. At 25:45 it was great to see the points move.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Look forward to you showing us the new trains and to hear your review.

[@josbertlonnee]

I love this. Please give the driving priority. Skip commenting whenever necessary. I just makes the footage better and loads it with reality!

[@Blade_Daddy]

Nothing you say is useless.

[@evelynsutton4411]

Agree. All information is a gem, l watch for the useful tech stuff and the little asides, you never know when these tips will come in handy!

[@camotech1314]

​@@evelynsutton4411 yeah I enjoy it too, it's very informative to have insider information.

[@matthewaisthorpe3706]

Really enjoyed this. Just one question, how do you cope going from bright sunlight to darkness ?

[@anthonyholroyd5359]

This video and the last definitely earned a like and subscribe from me. As a fellow railwayman (working on the national rail network) I have to say, your insightful commentary really made it for me. You're coverage of the Piccadilly line is making me sincerely hope that you have friends who drive other Underground lines that are willing to film their journeys for you to add your commentary too in future :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. Trying to film other lines is a little more tricky. 1 I don’t know the stocks or lines so would find it that much harder to talk about things. Plus most people don’t want to be seen or heard on camera. However never say never

[@maplemanz]

I am enjoying this as I will be riding the Piccadily train from Heathrow in June coming from the states ,this gets me accustomed to what I will see.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I hope you have a great trip and journey on the pic line

[@styhlka]

I take the Piccadilly almost every day from T5 to Hounslow East (Hounslow garage bus driver) and finally got to see the T5 sidings. A big thank you for that! I always wanted to drive the Underground trains, but there's never any outside jobs advertised. So I guess I'll have to stay on the buses then :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Rumour is they will be advertising externally. No idea how true it is

[@malcolmexton4299]

Dale: Thanks for the view of my old office at Boston Manor. It looks the same as it did in the 70's.

[@markdavies5662]

I've just started watching your videos. I work on the GWR main line and find it interesting to compare the different signalling systems, etc. Keep 'em coming!

[@heatherrawls6015]

I am loving these videos. I will admit to being a grade A anorak.....loving the pane spotting too.

[@joefishbein9367]

Just stumbled upon your videos today. I've always enjoyed locomotive cab videos, and these are great! I especially enjoy the commentary. About 8 years ago, I was in the UK for the first time and rode the Piccadilly line from LHR to Earl's Court, as well as other places around London. Very impressive, world-class system. Still have my Oyster card!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for sharing your memories of using the pic line

[@pauldobson2529]

I caught one of these for the first time last night (probably because I’ve watched KZbins from @tressteleg1 and @driver667 who are Australian train and tram drivers. Tressteleg1 does Melbourne and Sydney metro trains in the same way as these - no audio commentary though - plus Melbourne trams. Quite nostalgic for the Melbourne trips , having lived there till I retired in 2015. Driver667 does Victorian regional trains and Melbourne suburban trains. The train platforms in London seem quite a bit longer…probably just based on history, and it’d be expensive to buy the real estate to extend them. One feature of Melbourne transport was the number of level crossings - where the train line crosses the roadway, but the Vic government has removed a large number over the last ten years, either by raising or lowering the railway line. I enjoy this type of video. Will have to check the central London vids.

[@kakilander3238]

Nice video man. Really enjoy how you give little bits historic information as you drive along the track, interesting to see what "Used to be" makes me want to go look it up more details.

[@martineccles9477]

Great video Dale.......enjoyed every minute!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am glad. I appreciate the comment

[@evelynsutton4411]

Love this channel. As a Pic line regular it brings back memories, and l love all the tech info and the little asides and tips! Keep up the good work, l look forward to seeing more! 😀

[@lindsaygilmour5213]

Dale,thank you so much for this video(and for the reply to my question the other day).Please keep doing these cabride videos,the comments are much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome.

[@roythearcher]

I remember being very exited as a schoolboy traveling daily on this line to see the "New trains" back when they were first introduced in 1975. Far better then the old silver '58 stock and a huge improvement on the old red '38 stock. Now there's to be yet another new generation of trains. I wont be able to recognise the old place when I visit next! (I moved out of london in 1997!)

[@RK-vb1el]

Just found your videos and have instantly become addicted. Brilliant footage with expert comments. Thank you.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome and I’m glad you found me

[@helmuthoppe4153]

Good day Dale I really appreciate your videos Last time I was on the tube I was 14 and now I’m 57 and enjoy the flash backs

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome

[@StevenHuntington]

Thank you for the video. I'll miss the 1973 Stock, and the 1972 Stock, I prefer the basic and simple design of them, and they won't require software updates. My other favourite stock is the 1992 Stock, if you sit opposite the windows in the tunnels, or at night, the bend in the window makes it look like you have two heads.

[@subhajit_roy]

Being a railway enthusiast, i really enjoyed these insights videos of London tube network. Please make more videos like these mate. Love from India❤

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Hello India. I do have a few more videos of the pic line out soon

[@bgmckeown]

Just found your channel Dale! Love it! Keep those vids coming mate!!

[@richardfurness7556]

Just found your channel. This was everything a cab ride should be - entertaining, informative and immersive.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@adrianmcdonagh57]

Thank you again especially for showing the procedure. At T5 really interesting. commentary. Is fantastic big up to you

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@adrianmcdonagh57]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Pleasure thank you

[@tardismole]

Enjoying your videos. I find all the details and insights very fascinating.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@underwaterbubbles]

Thank you for the ride and the easy listening and informative commentary.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome

[@Harrison-hg2vs]

I love this guy

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

😊😊

[@Harrison-hg2vs]

😁😁😁

[@hendo7798]

Im new to your channel from perth Western Australia, always been fascinated by the londen train network and your videos have given me a real insight into how it all works , very enjoyable appreciate your effort thankyou 🙏

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Welcome to the family it’s great to have you with us. Thank you for the nice comment

[@keithstroud5623]

Hi Dale, thanks for your vid, I have used this line many times to and from Heathrow, nice to see it from the front.

[@pjcannon64]

Howdy Dale - just watching this video and you actually answered a question I asked on one of your other clips about the little car markers. Thanks for the tidbits and it totally makes sense 🙂

[@aliaymen9255]

Really enjoyed watching your second video of the Piccadilly line 😊

[@Almacni]

Again loved every moment and possibly could chew your ear off asking questions about your life as a train driver. Or should I say operator...you see where I come from a driver is someone who just drives...an Operator is a highly trained person like yourself who knows all about operating a train. You wear the Captain stripes. I live on Norfolk Island so if you are in Australia and can afford an extra holiday. Come to NI and enjoy an island paradise. Also look us up and we will have you around for a dinner or a cupper, we will . Island life I am over it and want to do the city thing (again have only ever done Sydney and Brisbane)and visit London, that is what brought me to your clips...I love Flight sims and fly...I had a train Sim and love Trains of course...so thank you for a well put together set of clips. I will be following more. The London trip for us is a definite and saving for it and planning...so all the London clips from Airports, to attractions to trains and hotels I am into it. 👍👍👍 So far your train journeys have topped my likes. Fair dinkum.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Well thank you I am glad you found my video interesting. I love the idea of captain stripes 🤣🤣. I shall have to ask my boss for a pay rise to go with those stripes. I am in Australia in a couple of weeks ( my first time ) but sadly it will only be a quick trip. I could ask the pilots to divert to yours for that cuppa if you can make every in eon the plane one 😃😃

[@Almacni]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Certainly get those stripes. 🤣😂Thank you for your reply about to go watch more of your clips.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I hope to have some more exciting videos for you to watch over the next few months. You might like to see me suffer almost 24 hrs in economy. 😥😥

[@Almacni]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Hope you have a great break in Aussie. Hey yeah don't mind seeing you suffer the 24 hours...have watched a couple of those from different classes through first class...would prefer Economy Premium but will end up in Economy for us too. but most of all hope you jump on the trains in Aussie too. Maybe you may get to ride up front. Will catch you on your next London clip otherwise.✈🚝 I just come in an edited...remember if you are on the Aussie Trains..."mind the gap"

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Sadly no train trips in Australia. I will only be there for a couple of days. It’s a good excuse to have to go back some time

[@DavidVigeant-gs5wl]

Very nice Cab View M8! I love the underground stuff and the awesome commentary that you add to it! I live in Waterville, Maine USA. If I want to experience underground railways I would have to travel 300 miles SE to Boston, Massachusetts and rider the Green Blue or Red Subway trains! Keep the great 4K Vids coming and I will keep watching!!!!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for reaching out. There will be a handful of new underground videos coming out once I am able to get them filmed

[@rhodaborrocks1654]

I really enjoy these videos, thank you so much !!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome

[@outwood1]

It's probably worth mentioning that the Heathrow branch of the Piccadilly Line was never originally intended for Piccadilly Line trains. Instead District Line trains initially used it exclusively. The newly extended Piccadilly Line was originally planned to end at Northfields, hence the quadruple tracks to there from Acton Town, with just District line trains continuing to Hounslow West. In the event, Piccadilly Line trains started running to Hounslow West from March 1933. The District Line services to Hounslow West were gradually reduced in the 1950s and eventually the service ran during the peak hours only by the1960s. The last District Line services to Hounslow West ran 9th October 1964. Hounslow West station when first built, consisted of three terminal platforms at the rear of the station building and connected with staircases to the street level station building. The extension firstly to Hatton Cross, then later to Heathrow itself re-sited the platforms in a cut cover section immediately north of the terminal platforms. For this to come into use a new metal clad covered walkway came into use to serve the new platforms. Following this the tracks were removed from the three (now disused) terminal open-air platforms, which were then, together with the stairwells that served them, demolished but still retaining the street level station building. The area occupied by the old terminal platforms was then infilled in to form a station car park.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for that. It was all a little before my time. I appreciate you sharing the history with me

[@rodericfindlay4147]

All very interesting, and your commentary is just right.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@paulskilling6637]

Watched some of your videos recently love the commentary of your journeys I live in west London so have Been on tube many times. Also love things about underground I've not known before I've subscribed

[@allantavener7378]

As an ex main line driver ( Bounds Green depot ) i always fancied the tubes but the tunnel work and solitude wasnt for me, plus i enjoyed travelling at 125mph. Great Video and a new subscriber

[@dmshurz]

This was a really interesting video. Getting to see the line from your visual perspective and with yourv interesting commentary was great.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisrand5185]

Thank you, I enjoyed that journey.

[@Malcolmrobinson55]

Found your channel on the first part of this video from Cockfosters to Northfields. Find your commentary useful, interesting and informative. Enjoyed watching it a lot more than i imagined i would. Also pleased to hear you mention the new trains especially as i am from Goole where the new ones are currently being built. All the best and will be looking through you older videos to see what i've missed. Take care

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for reaching out. It’s great that you enjoy these videos

[@user-rj2by6pp7f]

Love your videos! Great pictures and commentary. Greetings from Denmark.

[@use-oc4mj6n]

Fantastic and informative video. Thanks for taking the time and sharing 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are more than welcome

[@neilmurfet3392]

Both entertaining and informative videos.....Enjoying...

[@GaryGP40]

Absolutely lovely videos, thank you Dale! I love watching, the Piccadilly line has always been a favourite of mine. Thank you for sharing and safe journeys ahead!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@michaeltee5453]

Hi I really enjoy your videos giving the insight of a tube driver. My question is why are there gaps in the live rail and the centre line

[@madmikewhk]

Loving the videos so far and your commentary about the different stations and lines too good Work so far 😊

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@1964bricklayer]

New viewer here you do an amazing job thank you for your content and information these videos make me so calm and relaxed thank you from New Jersey USA

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you I am glad you enjoy them

[@lozzyholland]

love your videos please keep doing them! you will inspire people

[@OutbackCatgirl]

This was a very relaxing video. I might as well share that I've been snuggled up against the cold with a warm blanket and a foster-care baby roo joey I've been taking care of for a few weeks. He approves just as much as I do (well, he tried to lick my phone, at least!) Hope ya see some roos out there on your trip down under.

[@TheBronk9]

Worked on the piccadilly line resignalling, at that time Heathrow only had 1 terminal. Promised myself i would travel all the lines from end to end. Still haven't done it. Found the video very interesting.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@davidbird4713]

Just like the first video, this is informative and good scenery except in the tunnels. Thank you, and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

thank you. glad you enjoyed it