I Got My Own Train

Everyone who know Daniel, knows his entire life he has been into trains.
Rail freight plays a fundamental role in the Ashville supply chain and model railways take up considerable space on Daniel’s living room floor!
His boyhood dream has come true, we have our own train, but now we need to decide what to do with it?
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[@leebarber5528]

Daniels smile is so infectious. Can't help but smile along while watching and feeling a weird sense of pride to have been here from the start of this crazy journey.

[@mercury5316]

Don't be ridiculous. Daniel started this journey by himself in 2006

[@leebarber5528]

@@mercury5316 I'm referring to the KZbin journey

[@HeresMinx]

@@mercury5316 Don't be ridiculous, he's talking about youtube.

[@McRolTRUTH]

Yeah! Me here as well 😊👍🤜🤛

[@thisisashville]

🙏👊

[@spodface12]

Hey Daniel, its Daniel here. When I saw 153334 I was sure that used to be the commuter train I used to take most of the time to Coventry from Nuneaton. When you said what route it used to go on I was dead chuffed! many times this got me back from work at Coventry when it was raining hard and i couldn't be bothered to bike it back to Nuneaton. I'm so glad your saving a bit of my past and it will be used for something awesome! I'd love to see it again sometime. if your interested I'm pretty certain i have some clips of it running in the 2010's or so if you want me to send them over. just to keep more history with your Loco...... all the very best bud! :)

[@danielfield2570]

Hey another Daniel who likes trains!

[@SmoothJamYT]

Cool

[@Jordan3Retros]

Daniel doing side quests at this point 😂🙌🏻

[@thisisashville]

😂

[@Gallygoy]

@@thisisashville NICE MAN!!! I LOOVE IT, YOU ACTUALLY OWN A TRAIN CAR..OMG!!

[@SSDOJRPC]

​@thisisashville i wanna drive it now lol I love class 153's

[@kevBurnleyuk]

If you are building a canteen on your new site why don't you keep all the train chairs and tables for that ,save you a few quid 😂😂😂 .❤❤ Love what you have become though Daniel so Happy for you .Hard work makes the Dream work 😊😊

[@adammc7170]

Would be nice if they could recycle as much of the interior equipment as they can

[@domc6799]

Love this idea!

[@robkennedy3000]

Or the training room to have them 🤔

[@ryansutherland3401]

get more track and trains connect them all together reception mess room meeting room

[@aviationtrainsfc1]

@@ryansutherland3401 that's a bit expensive

[@SageThyme23]

I love seeing a man being comfortable talking about his passions

[@Jacobtheunwise]

KZbin videos are easy money for him

[@jaybee1921]

Hi Daniel, Very pleased for you owning your own train. As a retired railwayman I appreciate your excitement. A couple of notes for you if I may. These trains are known as units and talking of which, you may have realised that one of the cab ends is smaller than the other, this because these Class 153 units were conversions from some Class 156 units which had 2 carriages. So by doing this BR wete able to create 2 powered train units out of 1 two carriage train. You were correct about the sand boxes, however they are only deployed in slippery rail head conditions to aid traction when stopping and also to aid starting from a standing stop. I used to drive the electric version of these but in my earlier Driver training days I did get to drive yhe Class 156 version from which the Class 153's were made. All the best with your new venture. Take care, Jon B.

[@rayhenwood3833]

They were 155's originally not 156

[@jaybee1921]

@@rayhenwood3833 Sorry pal, but the ones I drove and Guarded on were 156 units, some of which went for conversion. Never saw 155's on my region...

[@stevedwheel555]

Actually they were converted from class 155s, not 156s. I worked for Hunslet-Barclay at the time and we converted 35 sets into 70 single car units in 1990 onwards. Class 156s have always been 2 car units occasionally reformed into 3 car units. Never single car.

[@vicpower6876]

We have to thank mum to bring Daniel to this world ❤

[@JeffsWig]

🤡😬🤣

[@Brucethegermanshepherd]

You got something brown on ya nose

[@alancobbin]

Absolutely Vic 👍

[@Dan-zc7ut]

@@Brucethegermanshepherd😂😂😂

[@vicpower6876]

@@Brucethegermanshepherd What about your nose 🤣😉

[@jasonjewell2493]

Terry can be the train driver 😂😂 and Michael o'donavan can be the ticket inspector 😂😂😂...NIIICCCEEE

[@abzy2470]

Jeez. O Donovan railway coming soon

[@TheTorkerman]

Could you imagine 😂😂😂😂

[@thisisashville]

😂

[@brianparkhurst1019]

No, make him the porter.

[@simonmoffat5392]

Always seems odd to me that trains are moved by road. Why aren't there flat bed rail wagons for this?

[@IronHorseRailways]

Daniel.... Keep it in a rolling state, fully drivable - mainline ready.. you COULD then drive it from your sidings all the way up to Foxie's yard in Leyland - with a proper driver of course.... You could still refurb it as you wanted but keep the cab and safety stuff all in working order!😍 A small sliding spur at your HQ with a catch point can be it's home... But it must be able to connect to your loop to drive it in and out! You could embed the rail too, so road traffic can pass over it no problems.. You know you wanna! We still have things like this today, called Observation saloons.... So come on, I wanna be able to model the Asheville touring office!!☺️☺️☺️ Nice footage of D9009 too, love a Deltic!! Also: Sanders are for traction in slippery conditions, you wouldn't use them in good conditions 😉😉😉 You could even move it via rail, would be SO much more affordable than paying a haulage firm £10,000 to do it!! Brilliant video! Exciting times for Ashville! ❤❤

[@brianparkhurst1019]

I agree with all of this. How cool to have your own car to travel Britain in.

[@IronHorseRailways]

@@brianparkhurst1019 apparently they don't think so :(

[@brianparkhurst1019]

@@IronHorseRailways defeat is only the acceptance of someone else's reality

[@oliverpark3592]

This would be amazing

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

I totally understand the passion behind this project. The fact that he not only got his own train, but he ALSO is trying to keep it as a living monument for the railways. A lot of respect for that.

[@mnshp7548]

you are truly living a childhood dream here, take a moment, look how far you have come, what a legend

[@annon4350]

This guy is clearly a credit to the country. Well done for being an inspirational figure, a leader.

[@thisisashville]

❤

[@GB-si7db]

Daniel is a legend. His reaction was priceless when he was walking towards the train...kid at Christmas who Santa delivered his favourite toy🎉🎉🎉

[@castrain1419]

So happy for Daniel, its going to look great. Loved the fact the video wasn't just about the train but he gave a whole history of the site and overview of the company. As someone not from UK I found this incredibly interesting.

[@markknott6477]

Daniel has only gone a bagged himself a Train, isn’t much more you need to get now 💪

[@tarotchikk2262]

A heli's next

[@ColinRichardson]

The sheer JOY on his face

[@mwade6982]

Love Daniel's enthusiasm. Everyone has that inner child regardless of age.

[@andreaL3733]

That spark in Daniel eyes. Definitely child like happiness🤩. Priceless. So happy for you Daniel

[@J0nnyGT]

As an employee within the rail sector and a person who is passionate about the railway, it is so refreshing to see real industrial leaders are looking at rail to move their products. Keep it up and keep it RAIL!

[@leelannon3790]

I've followed Daniel since the near start, what this guy has done is absolutely amazing and a credit to to the country and his family. Love this idea, I have a similar idea to try get my hands on old rolling stock not just to use for office space but to preserve for future generations to see as everything these days is scrapped.

[@JSfarming2024]

Well done Daniel I’m a 10 year old boy and I even watch your videos keep up your work ❤

[@jefftownson7748]

I can't believe you've done that Daniel, saving a piece of railway history is fantastic, personally I'd try and keep as much of it as possible original.

[@thepacerman]

i was thinking he should repaint it into its original livery, regional railways i think

[@SuperDougstar]

I love so much that you built a business around wanting a train rather than wanting a train because it would help the business. Class

[@glanza-87]

I would personally keep the table / chair setup somewhere in the wagon to keep the OG feeling.

[@Jggautomotive]

I think this is the Most excited I’ve ever witnessed Daniel, that walk over to the carriage was he was bursting with excitement What an achievement

[@phelimoneill2813]

Sometimes in life, lovely things happen to lovely people. This was one of those rare times. I'm so happy for you Daniel - You deserve it!

[@astroareus8572]

This class 153 (153334) was taken to Long Marston in August 2021, it was out of service since early 2020 after working for London Midland

[@MegaSnow121]

I love your enthusiasm for trains! I am an old tomboy who used to operate light rail trains. Love your ideas to redesign the interior for your company Ashville. New subscriber! 😊

[@dharmeshpatel2924]

This is a mega video, extremely well put together. Congrats team Asheville

[@thisisashville]

👊

[@Hushey]

have you considered renting this out to film companies? the film industry is BEGGING for modern trains, the mk1 coaches is currently industry standard so i can see people paying good money for a modern carriage

[@X21JGD]

He just ain’t stopping congrats on everything smashing it as always keep up the good work Daniel and the team 🏎️💨💨💨

[@briansteele2946]

Just Amazing, Daniel is such an inspiration. I’m in my 70’s & am in awe of his work ethic and he is such a role model with an attitude of “yes you can” wonderful man

[@FormallyknownasE100]

Love it. Big fan of trains. It's seemingly incurable! A 153 is a great shout.

[@japanesetrainandtravel6168]

You got my attention at “ I got my own train!” You first got my attention when you operated a class 66 simulator. Been enjoying your videos since! Not gonna lie, as a fellow rail fan, I teared up watching you approach your rail car, fulfilling a childhood dream of mine

[@jesstill7833]

Daniel you seem so happy mate Trains make grown men smile,,I been a train buff all my life and in 73 years old …Good to see you are going to give it a good home ,and it will look nice in your yard best wishes ,,you are doing a good thing preserving railways my passion God Bless you ❤️🙏😃😃🦘🇦🇺🇬🇧🌞🧌

[@The24hrStruggle]

First Yianni with his new Lambo. Now Daniel with his new train. Absolute levels. Well done

[@mikeclewlow6510]

Would like to see the sticker man wrap the train

[@MrToretto1337]

Look at Daniel being such a happy little kid, makes me smile too :D

[@Hitlo-fd2gy]

Im so happy for Daniel ❤❤❤❤ Love your love for the industry ❤❤❤ You are an inspiration to all✌🏾👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤩

[@thisisashville]

🙏🙏🙏

[@lukejay]

There are very few decent idols for young boys these days, but Daniel is one of them! You inspire children and adults alike and show the true rewards of hard work. Big respect 🙏💪

[@keithrogers2107]

Now thats a happy man !!

[@Earlesdirect]

This man has got it!! He is insperational & his attetion too detail is excellent. I am well into my sixties, I have a small but good business & he just motivates me. Carry on Daniel well done.

[@jonsandcraft8836]

this might be my most favourite video so far !!!!!!! I can't wait to see the move and the reno work. will you allow your KZbin fans to visit the site and/ or have a tour?

[@AntwonTX]

The pure joy on Daniel's face is amazing to see. Love it! Such an inspiration!

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

It's so nice to see you so happy.

[@bruceinnes941]

This Is Class, You Cannot Help But Like This Guy And The Journey He Is On, The Excitement From Him On This Video Is Unreal!

[@landcruiser801]

Class 37 next ehh ... purely for the fact it is the best train ever!

[@IronHorseRailways]

** class 66 has entered the chat **

[@thepacerman]

@@IronHorseRailwaysnah the class 66 may be reliable, but god its ugly

[@aplane9625]

@@thepacermanugly?

[@thepacerman]

@@aplane9625 yeah, im not a fan of post privatisation trains

[@kieranstravels]

It's incredible that you are saving one of these trains from scrap! The Class 153 trains were some of my favourites in the UK when in service, and the fact that some are still in service in Wales proves how robust and reliable they were. Looking forward to seeing the transformation.

[@mitchellmnr]

All I can say: Kid in a candy store. Congrats! :) So ideas .... From the side that would face the fenceline on the train - instead of putting TVs everywhere, make the windows TV's. What you can then do is play a video of the train moving across the landscape - but edit with some ads, and houses you've built. That way when people go into the train, they'd kinda feel like they are on a train. Since they'd focus on the moving'ness - you also get to show off what you have done since you have their focus. Then, what I think would work is keep 2/3 tables and chairs - keep them on the side of the 'tvs' So you'd have the 1.5-2m of a gap. That also means when you go into the train, you see half train, half ashville for a real show. The side where you have the entrance to the yard - put a couple of short depth desks - or a long counter. You can then place, coffee water, magazines, sweets or whatever. So if someone wants to stand there is space, but you also keep the original feels of the train. I would max that at 3/4 of the length of the train - have 1/4 be a open area or an idea from your ideas. That gives them a journey whenever they enter ashville - a lasting impression which is a seller. Then what you can do is setup your C4 - people walk up to the 'entrance' - the one side door. use a motion sensor to open/close the doors - and switch on the lighting and scenes. - this can also trigger a notif and alert the staff to come through to collect or what not - they can also 'speak' on the 'intercom' like a real train to the guests. Then for the other sliding door - add your access control on that, and staff can enter/exit no issues - but guests can't. Then add some microwave detectors (more accurate to determine presence - so no one there, close entrance and turn off tvs/lights (efficiency) For me what I am thinking about is the experience, the feeling you get - which is also marketing in its own way (quite important). You make a statement when they enter Ashville They get to see the automations and systems for houses, they get to see your yard (the video you could play could be the train coming into and the unloading of the yard from the other side... even though its not there and cant really see it) Seats get recovered with ashville covers, floor could be a concrete floor (or fake concrete - weight) - building. Ideas :)

[@joggingmixlondon6895]

You nicely captured some of my ideas 💡 😊

[@GenaF]

You have my lifelong dream there, Daniel. I'm so very pleased to see you realise your own dream. It's fantastic that moving to the larger part of the yard is enabling you to realise your dream. I'm hoping to have a few nights away from home in a converted carriage out in beautiful countryside .

[@NsABullitzZ]

Serious flex, even the UK gov doesn't own their own trains 😂

[@icewizzard666]

Daniel has finally got his train, Bloody awesome! The move is easy, get your quotes etc from the relevant specialist companies and let them do the work, that's their job. Your job, find your spot in the new yard and do the necessary work to accommodate it - easier said than done but can't wait to see the progress! Huge congrats on this latest achievement.

[@carllamb6711]

Hi Daniel, why don’t you name this train? Carriage/reception after your mum and then you will always have a part of your mum with you in work? 24/7 😊

[@TylerBenney]

Didn’t know you liked trains so much. Awesome

[@andyhorrell3018]

Forget the reception that's your new office sorted Love your enthusiasm and dedication to your business.

[@robertstopford1016]

Daniel, you're a breath of fresh air to the world of train enthusiasts of all sorts. More content please!

[@Nind-yu4sz]

This channel just gets better and better. Can't wait to receive those notifications for each new video

[@radiocaf]

I love watching how you've built yourself and your company up, something I dream of doing one day but wouldn't know where to start, so your videos let me escape into that life for around 20 minutes of my day at the time. This one hit home, because I work on the railway!

[@mikeuk4130]

Great re-purposing of a Class 153 Bubblecar. I would keep at least one group of four seats round a table, for meetings, coffee, recruitment interviews, etc., and as a reminder of the original. You could make it an occasional office by using smart glass panels.

[@HJW018]

I am entertained and into trains. I can see Daniel spending a lot of time in the conductors seat pondering ideas just because.

[@theisraelilocomotive70414]

i dont think ive seen anyone this passionate about a DMU, its genuinely infectious how happy you are about this. as a steam railfan in the states, well done t'ya. i'd recommend trying to make it more capable to make publicity tours so to speak, it can be a standard reception but with an easily removable interior for if you should want to take it to a site near the rails. i think some variation of option two would be appropriate for such a task, personally. dry rails and smooth running.

[@RS.8184]

Being local to Ashville, i admit it’s a positive :) feeling seeing his fleet driving by. Long May it continue 💪🏼.

[@ttbko]

I won't lie Daniel, I can't get that excited about trains, however, enthusiasm will get me every time! Someone else's joy is so infectious!

[@shaunsworld430]

You complete kid!!!!!! The joy on your face was totally priceless, I can’t think of a more deserving person

[@CekalaStudios]

As a railfan, your love for trains and use of them in your business is amazing! Your enthusiasm is so contagious!

[@RicardoJustiseMiller]

I’m am proud of you! You are doing things is this world. Thank you for sharing.

[@pvp64]

Watching your joy and understanding your dream come true, is a pleasure to watch.

[@Davelfc84]

Daniel, I love this idea of using this as a reception in the new yard. Saving it from the scrap heap is a great idea. Looking forward to seeing the renovation of it on ashville weekly.

[@atomiswave1971]

I've ridden on that Train a few times. My recollection is the heater works a bit too well. This video is probably my favourite of 2024. So inspiring. Mind you I was that same child in 1975 1980.

[@DarthCoco]

I can't lie, at first sight, I have liking for many UK trains externally with green livery, and this is one of those. It being a 1 carriage unit specifically (makes it feel that more special to me). For its green seats and other fixed/installed elements in the initial design process. I feel the green landscape brings it altogether in showcasing. Very much look forward to progress on this!

[@lurekayaklrf]

Crazy how much this place as changed. In the early 2000's we used to run around that place tagging all the abandoned tubes!

[@GooseWaffe]

Trains are cool! My job requires shunting, coupling and uncoupling trains, i still think it's great. Glad you saved the 153 from scrap! Remember at night you can lock it out by closing the doors through the guard panel. During the day you can release the doors and then visitors can close and open the doors as they please. Such a great repurpose for an iconic unit!

[@ModesOfShan]

I love how gleeful you look. Design Option 1 for the layout seems the best. Will keep an eye out for the separate refurb video 😉

[@TheConeDoctorUK]

I've been on your train many times as a child, used to run Coventry to Nuneaton, I've got many of childhood memories sat on them chairs looking out the windows, you've got yourself a beauty Daniel. Can't wait to see her final journey to her new resting place. 🫡🧡

[@robertbrennan6699]

Option 2 I think is best, you could get some visitor hi vis jackets and obviously your ashville umbrellas in case it rains.

[@stevenloynds3691]

I like this dude he doesn't flex $$ like regular KZbinrs he actually has real business underneath him and obviously has worked his butt cheeks off...

[@michaelmcsperrin5802]

Love the excitement on your face with this Daniel! Your passion for what you do is a pleasure to watch! Can't wait to see the move and build out!

[@nickthegreat143]

This is so awesome. The joy of living out every train nerds boyhood dreams shines through so clearly. I do not think a better man could be blessed with success.

[@javindo]

So glad youtube recommended me this video. Such an infectious positive energy, amazing production value too. Excited to see the renovation now!

[@millny123]

Well done Daniel whenever you are having a bad day just lock yourself in your office and watch your video's and be proud of how far you have come in life

[@flexvision2000]

Always thanks mum to give you a big gift. And that's riding on a train and owning one mate. Cheers!

[@margiedrever7491]

🎉so happy for you Daniel! Go ahead, show everyone how to be a good person and make your dreams come true. I'm as proud of you as your mum is.

[@joshwaaa]

As a long time (and I mean VERY long time) train enthusiast, I am so overjoyed that you are putting the lovely class 153 another use as they are rapidly departing passenger use in the UK after decades of use. They are absolute workhorses and a class I travelled on a lot growing up, so it's great that at least one of them is getting sent to a nice alternative use. But what a great afterlife you are providing it, especially if you do as you say, a full restoration on it! Edit: I am very jealous of this and would love to have a 153 craned into my backyard as either a man-cave or "clamping" type building.

[@vchukwuma]

Great to see this... Man like Daniel giving credibility to trains... Love it!

[@Dumptheclutchevo]

Bletchley to Bedford is my old line I used to travel on when my Mum took me with her to go shopping! Made up for ya Daniel, what a way to celebrate 500k subs!

[@DrPandemiczZ]

I love this video giving this class 153 a new life is a real labour of love ❤ you seem very excited about this and as am I, when I see those 150, 156’s and so fourth ready to be destroyed it’s depressing these trains have seen so much in there life ty so much for the upload I look forward to seeing more from this project! +1 🎉🎉 keep making great content Ashville!

[@Riilaxed]

The exicitement and all the rapid growth daniel, I can't believe it. It brings tears to my eyes to see how much joy you get. Ofcourse it is well deserved with all the work you put in! Much love from the netherlands man!

[@DanielMeakin1]

Fantastic video as always Daniel. I really look forward to see the train being refurbished and made into the reception.

[@MrBnsftrain]

I always found it cool to see old train cars being reuprosed as buildings! Whether it be diners, offices, homes, or storage sheds. I think you leave those original table seats and the partition behind it so those waiting can experience the days when this was a working train.

[@shivmarkkumar2534]

This guy is honestly a bloody legend! Thanks for slogging it out and inspiring the lot of us. F****** champ 💪🏾

[@TravelingConductor]

I’m exactly the same Daniel. I grew up loving trains and now I work for the railroad in the states

[@4TheRecord]

You've got to at least keep a few of the seats in there. I think you can fit them in all three designs.

[@paulbillson1922]

Absolutely amazing. You are an inspiration Daniel 👍 Love your content and efforts.

[@Bubbarain717]

This “retired” passenger car/locomotive is In better shape than 2/3 or 3/4 of any thing new her in the U.S. that thing is practically brand new, while we are still using 100 yo outdated cars. I’m jealous. Congrats..

[@nevyn9050]

Daniel... the biggest kid online. What a joy it is to watch it all happening.

[@TheCebulon]

This made me grin all the way through! Happy for you, a big dream is fulfilled.

[@50018Resolution]

I've worked on that many times, glad that you've given it a good home Daniel. Enjoy your trains set!

[@Adamsmith-yg3uk]

Well done Ashville, just realized you've smashed the 500k subscribers. Very deserved!! 1mil incoming!

[@thisisashville]

👊🙏 Thank you

[@williamdonly7966]

Absolutely fantastic Daniel credit to you getting your own train carriage, now working towards your very own plane !!!

[@reggaewilliamr]

Love your work mate! Well done PS did i see a rake of mk5 ex TPE at Long Marston?

[@DelSolSunrise]

Well done Dan the man!! What a great achievement! Awesome stuff!