I Crashed Learning to Drive a Train in a Train Simulator

I visited GB Railfreight's new building to learn to drive a train on their state of the art simulator.
The train simulator is a based on a Class 66 Diesel Freight Locomotive with 8 speeds, a dead man switch and a signaller in a control room.
Since a child I’ve been fascinated by trains and big machines, it’s a dream come true for me to learn to drive a train and this would be one more step on my journey to become a real life action hero.
00:00 intro
00:27 What licenses do I have?
01:24 New GBRf facilities tour
02:25 Mike Higgins, Head of Business Development at GB Railfreight
02:50 GBRf Training School and Simulator intro
04:45 The Story of the Eco Express (GBRf 66734)
05:33 Daniel Louisy starts Train Simulator experience at Harringay Station
12:44 Daniel arrives at Kings Cross Station
15:14 Reversing Class 66 Simulator Train out of Kings Cross Station
19:25 Arriving at Kings Cross Station ... again.
22:14 GBRf Training School Class 66 Train Driving Test Assessment
24:14 outro
If you’re interested in working as a train driver or for GBRf:
www.gbrailfreight.com/recruit...
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[@kevinbester881]

GBRf should give Daniel a cab ride in a actual class 66 to his yard so he can experience it first hand. Would make for a great video

[@ChannelReuploads9451]

Yeah good one, Shotgun ride from the yard to Ashville.

[@marcushenno]

Agreed!

[@ttvvideos2050]

indeed

[@TheGamingProjectUnit]

just dont put a van on the line

[@russellford7316]

Good idea

[@Antooo619]

All aboard the Serious Express

[@bjm6075]

😂 good one

[@robertkahotea5735]

Good one 😂😂😂😂

[@joannabaran-glazer9267]

Drive Class 220 voyager cross country

[@deadeyedan1221]

As a train driver for GBRf, I can honestly say that I love my job, I have driven both simulator and real class 66. You did great and glad you enjoyed your day. Stay safe Daniel

[@garethkemp84]

That's awesome my dream job

[@TomMaddox888]

What else do you sign?

[@deadeyedan1221]

@@TomMaddox888 most of east mids, crewe, parts of Wales to the Black Country, Notts, Doncaster..

[@Matt-wr9cc]

Did it for 10 years boring job train driving absolutely mind numbed my brain couldn’t do it anymore. Resigned this year.

[@deadeyedan1221]

@@Matt-wr9cc that’s a shame, I love my job, I drive freight which is a very varied day to day role, it does keep it interesting

[@IACUnited13]

22:40 "I realized the customer is always right so therefore I tried to get to the job as early as possible." Priceless. Daniel, for a first time in a simulator of that level you did good.

[@cf3031]

If Daniel says that he wants his own train, you know in a few years, he will have his own train!!

[@cjatruckphotos]

Daniel: Buys Class 66 Also Daniel: Calls it Asheville Express. Yet again Daniel: Asheville’s his locomotive

[@ttvvideos2050]

Class 66 in black and gold i can imagine

[@Justvel96_]

And Yanni will probably wrap it 😂

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

AS of right now, only railroads can have locos and cars. its impossible (r/woooosh)

[@cf3031]

@@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907 nothing is impossible for Daniel Louisy

[@georgeb7641]

The one dislike was pissed outside Ashville protesting about a train

[@arh9745]

Nah the guy who got hit by the train 🚊

[@seanryan7450]

there are now 20 dislikes

[@TheSadButMadLad]

The other dislikes are from train drivers worried that Ashville will take their jobs now that he's a professional train driver. :-)

[@RichyJFilms]

GEORGE B dabs till 4 am

[@RichyJFilms]

@@georgeb7641 lol

[@GHOSTHMLTN]

That cheeky look out the window when you stalled it at the station to see if anyone was looking 😂😂

[@rare5x]

"Somebody parked their van along the way, but you know when people need their material, they need their material, so the van was removed from the train line by force" best line this episode 😂 Great video

[@keithwestwood1718]

And the dude in the blue never even cracked a smile man I rolling 😂🤣

[@racarpartscare8567]

"Hello i m Daniel from Ashville .. i have green signal now ! and i m on the yard... waiting for unloading!!! " keep doing it !!!

[@DivandBenny]

As if the man doesn’t do enough now he’s moonlighting as a train driver 😂

[@TheJon2442]

Because Desperate Dan is Serious

[@seanryan7450]

jack of all trades

[@tomotion]

Moonwalking* haha

[@mkaasim]

Mans Serious. He’s gonna make a train line from his house to the yard 🤣

[@madgebishop5409]

12:58 that old dear looking in at him 😂

[@chrishoggett1375]

As a driver I can confirm, driving trains is easy. It’s the rule book with all the things you need to know when shit goes wrong that is the hard bit 🙃

[@1001ewaste]

"WAIT!" :P

[@Fatou88]

It's so hard

[@alexdokic5567]

The easy part of train driving is making mistake’s, the hardest part is not making mistakes!

[@shamsakhtar2358]

Mans "serious", he wants Ashville's own train when he expands his business

[@PiereWoehl]

And After the he will have his own quary and will deliver goods to all over GB

[@thatkentishtrainguy6040]

If he gets his own train, he's gonna be driving it more time than terry is in bed asleep

[@Dumptheclutchevo]

love how positive you always are man, like the how well you'll do, not how bad you'll do, little things like that really change the mindset for the better. thanks for always staying positive man.

[@RealmwalkerTei]

Daniel has the air and land covered. Now all he is missing is the sea lol. Man is seeerious!

[@Hacker4life]

Daniel with that big brain, fast learner, a smooth criminal as he moonwalks that train.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

"That will be the transit gone" 😂😂😂

[@daharkkjw]

Brilliant vid Daniel! well done and respect to the train drivers not as easy as i thought!!

[@Daimo83]

"people need their material so the transit was removed by force" 🤣🤣🤣

[@fluffysamuraicrusader7957]

As a signaller i cringed when you started heading back out the station

[@1001ewaste]

I wished the GSMR calls and especially the REC had the proper sound, the fecking Klaxon going off could wake the dead.

[@nostromoalien2]

Great video, I’m a driver of 6 years and love my job, you display just how much is involved in getting the train moving and keeping it in motion

[@122442]

Totally awesome driving Daniel, fantastic video, had me in stitches 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ninety9monkeys416]

Love this upload! You’re such an inspiration and kudos to you. “I’ll never simplify another mans trade” respect!

[@russferguson9923]

Daniels seriousness just stepped up another level 💪🏻👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aaronl9379]

Looks really complicated, great video mate keep it up always love the content. More like this kind of content please.

[@samsc6728]

Nicely done, entertaining, fellow train driver here, glad you had fun!

[@stevenburrows530]

Daniel is going to be the next James Bond because he is serious 🧐

[@Noname-dc9mm]

Totally incorrect!

[@florjanbrudar692]

@@Noname-dc9mm How?

[@Noname-dc9mm]

@@florjanbrudar692 The next James Bond will be a professional actor !

[@nossta5242]

@@Noname-dc9mm Yeah!

[@ConfusedOxygen]

@@Noname-dc9mm r/woooosh

[@rossoneill1654]

Well done say the timing for the brakes with the weight is hard to get used too

[@odedao]

As a newbie in the world of construction and health and safety, im doing my NEBOSH CONSTRUCTION and your contents have been of invaluable help in understanding the course and prepping me for the exams and practicals. One love

[@felipe-nt-d]

Surprised to see a video being launched today, but not shook. Way to go, Ashville!

[@heinrichf8125]

Keep pushing forward and inspiring along the way Daniel 🙆‍♂️

[@JamesSmith-zv9nw]

In all SERIOUSness, lots of older shunting locomotives are going up for sale at the moment. Daniel, be on the lookout 👀.

[@waseemkhaliq933]

I think you are a real role model for young people you are humble and kind. Well done brother

[@mohammadakeel2740]

Daniel smile was like a child's in a sweetshop. Love the content mate keep up the hard work. U know man is serious when It comes to trains

[@ThaboTshuma]

And the kicks are matching with GB Railfreight colours... ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED BY HOW HE IS INTO TRAINS! lol

[@mjspice100]

I know this was two years ago but I really enjoyed watching this, good serious commentary all the way through explaining what you were doing, loved the moon walking bit with the “stop the train now” from the signaller… 😂

[@garethmoss6710]

Congratz Daniel at getting one of you bucket list ticked off hope you enjoyed it from Ireland

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Can't wait for the Ashville class 66 👍 get it done.

[@shaunbrown2280]

been looking forward to this one!

[@puppystaffordshire2123]

When I thought KZbin was getting shit I came across Ashville. Love the content daniel.

[@keyse904]

Looks amazing Daniel hope you had a blast

[@dominicdurrant1200]

Nice vid Daniel and thanks for sharing this experience with us

[@Kaii_679]

Daniel you're probably absolutely excited about your train driver experience at GBR frieght, lovely stuff 👏😎👏 Your next mission if you wish to choose as you're near the major internatonal Airports see if British Airways could fit you in for flying Simulator experience that's always been in my wishlist to fly a 737cargo air frieght lol

[@user-wz2qe2pv6r]

Mate you are exactly what the model rail hobby needs...taken a hit recently what with one thing and another. Great vid.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Another one off the bucket list Daniel, well done son. 👍

[@henryhol8538]

Awesome video! I would like to see the next time you take to the air!

[@ryandeacon7537]

Damn, bringing back memories of my freight days, on passenger now, much more interesting on the freight engines

[@IC225]

this was great, made me laugh :) . as for owning your own train, try getting hold of one thats heading for scrap, but aim for one thats not needing too much work doing on it....something like been scrapped due to no longer needed. all in all it all, it depends what you got for budget use. ive known many a bus/train enthusiast (more bus than train though) that buy up their own....you got the addition of knowing folks in the industry, and that can be a great help at times.

[@failsmovies453]

Keep up the hard work been watching from day 1

[@craighughes1727]

Absolutely brilliant! 👏

[@joshuariggphotography8531]

What about boat? You gonna be rocking up to sight on a train 😂

[@eddiefalla3321]

You're on your highest mode na keep going make your dreams come true, your the man💪👍

[@malagafarlopa]

This is brilliant! My brother loves trains. He has a layout in his loft.

[@jackhughes3478]

Love this video! I used to collect the old Hornby train sets as a kid and people used to bully me, nice to see that I’m not the only one interested in trains and planes, Daniel Ashville you are a legend!

[@davidbayley2226]

That was really interesting to watch I think you done a really good job 👏

[@jakecaruana6858]

I'm not into trains but it was fun watching this serious man drive the simulator 😂

[@johnnyo7621]

There is nothing more exciting than driving a real train simulator and driving the real thing also its a amazing feeling I love it Well done Daniel

[@larssonk22]

Had no idea Daniel could fly a plane! So impressive you find the time to do all these things, it's like time moves at a different speed for you!? Next year Daniel trains to become an Astronaut. Probably not the best idea to touch someone's mic with your finger..

[@18CND]

Something about these and other train sims can help people learn and can teach people, we have come a long way!

[@ianrutherford3819]

Great video, that simulator looks amazing...

[@re33ce]

Well Done Daniel ♥️ Turning Childhood Dreams Into A Reality 🚂 💨 💨 Another One Under Your Belt 💯♥️

[@ogcarperfume8340]

I am a train control officer from South Africa this was a fun watch.

[@agmdispatch1442]

After watching this video I have much more appreciation for train drivers how they have to be focused on their work

[@peemsam]

This dude makes Hustling look easy. RESPECT!!!

[@antonoat]

Daniel you are not normal, that is intended as a sincere compliment. Inspiring and interesting as always. Glad you had fun, that was great. Fun fact for you, it would take nearly 3,300 of your train deliveries to deliver the equivalent weight of the largest pyramid which weighed nearly 6 million tons, remember they moved it all with just people power, shows what can be done with the right motivation, lol

[@michaelgough8235]

As a class 66 technician you showed pretty good control and better than I see from some of the professionals at some points, key thing to remember is that the brakes don’t react instantly either on or off like a car. It takes more anticipation. Valiant effort though

[@mirrorcam4007]

All i can say is continue rising to success, you are doing well. Still waiting for the drag race upload and yiannis home upload.

[@michaelpeach7314]

I liked when DANIEL LOOKED OUT of the window & SAID HI HOW YOU DOING HOWS IT GOING STAY SAFE that was PRICELESS

[@brightonbonnie621]

This was a brilliant video!

[@h99playlist]

Excellent post. Keep it up Sir.

[@revozzz]

That was an awesome video! The only thing i noticed is that you underestimate how low the friction is with trains. Once you're up to speed you can just cut the power and you'll keep going barely losing any momentum. Awesome job moonwalking out of the station though!

[@mightymrchicken3107]

I have the same passion for trains like you because I don't know why I find train just epic.

[@richieholland3896]

I want ago as u play a hgv track simulator loving the videos keep up the good work

[@examinerian]

Nice! Really enjoyed that vid. 👌 Just wondering if they simulate every situation a driver may experience...? One of the guys I work with was a driver, but also on call to help make tracks safe for others after 'incidents' - only yesterday was telling us about a train that derailed in Scotland after the driver hit the e-stop for a herd of cattle on the line, and the change in instruction to drivers was to power on through. Messy, but kept the back of the train from concertina-ing up on itself, which I'm guessing was sorted out using sims rather than IRL... He's been involved in other more upsetting stuff, both as driver and on call, but I'll not go any further about them.

[@BritishRail60062]

Great show ashville. I hope that you would consider buying a Class 60 Diesel Locomotive in the future. They are fantastic trains like the Class 66's :). GBRF are a great company to deal with and I would love to have a go at driving that simulator myself :).

[@The.Badger.]

“ARE YOU NOT INTO TRAINS?!!” Dude!!!

[@Drawyah]

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Shows how different it is from the perspective of a simulator to real life! Shame about the Network Rail van. 😅 Looking to get behind the controls of a train? How about a volunteer railway. Many only require you to be there once every two months or so in order to keep your train driving license current.

[@dyl999an]

Daniel, great video, loved it👍🏼Try driving a fire engine next 😀👌🏼

[@DJLenoxXx]

Nwwww what a lucky guy you are! I never ever had the chance to drive in a real train simulator with all the realistic Instruments and so on. I´m officially jealous ^^

[@GenaF]

Wow is that train layout your Daniel? I just bought a train set. Every year since 1976 when the intercity 125 rolled out, I asked my parents for a train set of one but I never got one, maybe because I was a girl, I don't know 🤷🏼‍♀️ but anyway last month I just bought my first, a Virgin intercity 125 at 50 years old!! Yes that's me, not the age of the train. My children are now adults and they've had the same train fascination as me. I spent their childhood parking near level crossings and stations. I am so happy to finally have my train, I need my husband to get some plywood for my track to be tacked onto. I am so envious of your experience Daniel. I'd love to just be a passenger on a train, it would make me so happy.

[@AK-pw1vz]

Love the intro ashville carriages

[@chrisclose7793]

Well done Daniel you drove that train like a pro.

[@itzyaboialli007]

Well done, great vid, I subscribed to your channel

[@TDSWar]

I was not even expecting this video at all I was expecting another truck video Good vid non the less

[@traingeek06]

Hello fellow train lover ;) Nice video! I love class 66's

[@danielmeakin6472]

Brilliant video Daniel

[@pietersnackaert]

i'd like to see more train content as you said you're getting your own train!

[@barakatbahri1341]

Wow learned alot about trains now loved the video

[@RAMROD1847]

When the customer pays for express shipping theres no time to waste for stranded civilians. You did the right thing.

[@petedoherty65]

Like the fact that your trainers match the GB Railfreight corporate wall

[@kings3803]

I helped my dad build train sets as a kids so this is a great one for me.

[@okoromamaduo3843]

I am a train geek to Daniel and I play train simulators. You did really well on the simulator

[@craigdoig9486]

Great video

[@mnshp7548]

how awesome will that be, been able to fly over your own company, after learning how to fly

[@pingoleonfernandez7638]

This is simply awesome. I love trains.

[@fastcatplayz8413]

Amazing vid Daniel I love trains

[@TheCplHamster]

Holy hell, I work on that sight maintaining their locomotives, and saw you filming this and didn't even realise who it was

[@CoopyKat]

I had a BAD feeling you'd crash...........but this is SOOOOO cool!!!!

[@mitchellcerisola3562]

Yes!!! Love it 👊🏽