London Underground. Drivers POV. Let's take a trip from Cockfosters to Uxbridge. Piccadilly Line

[@Crand0m]

These are the kind of videos of people doing their everyday jobs with commentary is gonna be a goldmine for historians in 100s of years. Imagine how cool it would be to have this equivalent for people driving the tube a 100+ years ago.

[@prineshgovender2956]

This is very, very true!

[@rumelahmed4539]

Itll come as a big shock to people 20 years from now when they find out actual people used to drive these things. Dinosaurs living in the digital age I tell you.

[@JohnAdams-qh4zr]

I love your optimism that you think the human race will still be around in a hundred years!

[@leogrievous]

"it's very sunny" while having his entire shot covered in clouds is such a British thing to say

[@cattythecat9161]

If you dont like the weather.... just wait 5 minutes 🤣🤣

[@camotech1314]

​@@cattythecat9161truth 😅

[@Xaelloss]

"When do you usually have summer?" "We had one last Thursday"

[@IBHID]

I believe he said "it's warm out today but NOT very sunny." 🙂

[@Alan-ln3ls]

@@Xaelloss "It was very nice yesterday, wasn't it? Spring. I enjoyed that. Missed it last year: I was in the bathroom." - Michael Flanders

[@S_J_banana]

I've never ever thought about watching a pov train video until today and I'm actually quite liking it.

[@cropcirclerp]

Same this gonna guy blow he’s defo the one off the first to do these type vids

[@nchcroy3877]

Am I turning into a geek? Naa, Ive always been a secret geek and these wonderful videos bring out the inner child in me. 🙂

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I wasn’t going to comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@camotech1314]

I'm glad I didn't have to say it 😂

[@sciguy4297]

KZbin: Hey, wanna watch somebody drive a train on the London Underground? Me (who lives in an entirely different country): yes...

[@CreedBrattonTheOffice]

That's why it's interesting though. It's areas of the world we've likely never seen before. As someone who lives on the complete other side of the world from the UK, and has never been there, it's cool to see what life over there looks like.

[@mikejones-tf6zo]

you mean, they are not on strike again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dullgreyrock]

Exactly the same reason I'm here! Haha!

[@Bumbaclot213]

@@mikejones-tf6zofuck TFL

[@Scavendon]

@@CreedBrattonTheOffice London is something else… I’ve worked all around London and people tend not to realise just how massive it is first off, because it’s insane, but also how wild it is; you can’t police that city 24/7, it’s just not possible.

[@nuggetoverload8291]

This is one of the longest rides I’ve seen of Dale so far since I started watching, and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the ongoing tube entertainment.

[@johnallan4826]

Never apologise dale, for me these are memories of visiting London and a chat with a mate. I prefer the long videos.

[@mikejones-tf6zo]

yeash when you going on strike again lol

[@marthaanderson2656]

always a pleasure to see a glimpse of Uxbridge platform and station

[@MissWizard]

“I can pick you up at Acton Town but you still need a ticket.” 🤣😂 Your commentary is really entertaining, first time I’ve seen your video. A recommendation from KZbin. Thanks for a great video.

[@lordsinister1232]

thank you dale. I'm a frequent visitor to piccadilly and Leicester square so to see the journey you guys make is awesome. please keep the vids coming. I'm learning more and more and appreciating ;) .

[@DelticEngine]

This is the first video I've seen from your channel and I like it. Thanks for making it. I've been interested in trains and train driving for many years. Regarding your bad back and sleep problems, I would suggest looking into Inclined Bed Therapy. Basically, it involves slightly raising the head end of your bed. I used to have chronic back problems but I discovered IBT and designed and built myself a bed. It was worth it. I still have to be careful, as I had an injury many years ago that was bad enough to cause me to become temporarily paralysed from the waist down, but otherwise I'm doing very well and rarely have back pain now.

[@MissWizard]

There is something very quaint about hearing that little toot of the train. 😁

[@camotech1314]

Toot toot 😁

[@tardismole]

My old home line. Thanks for the info and explanations. And quality entertainment to boot.

[@Muffie1801]

Thanks Dale for all the work you put in to create your content. Here's a small token of my appreciation.👍👍👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your support

[@paulbudden203]

On the topic of whistles, what you need is what we have on our Island Line class 484s (ex D Stock). Ours have a whistle for depot movements (and friendly tooting) and a proper mainline horn for everything else. Interestingly I’ve recently discovered that they were only intended to have whistles as per our previous generations of ex Tube stock, but a couple of units had to be fitted with horns for testing between Eastleigh and Fareham before they were delivered to the Isle of Wight. Subsequently our drivers requested them on all units, much to the annoyance of local residents who clearly preferred the more subtle whistles.

[@leeroberts1192]

Are most of the 484s not yet cleared for us? I used the Island Line Bank Holiday Monday and the trains were 1 unit each. On a Bank Holiday I'd have expected all the trains to be formed of 2 units.

[@Twyscape]

I’m an expat living in Minnesota USA since 2008. It’s great to see the London Underground again after 16 years of living away from the UK.

[@miahrahman]

Ha Ha dale can’t believe it’s you mate. I accidentally came across this because a friend sent it to me. I’m also a driver now still at the same place

[@markdonovan6810]

Hi Dale yet another great video one point your not winging we all have bad days and I think you handled it well, love your commentary you make it so human the personal bits makes us feel like friends, I can't believe that someone would ask you to jump a red signal it's mad anyway i hope you're back is better soon working when in pain is no fun so all the best for know keep up the good work .Mark Donovan.

[@kenlacey2451]

You’re correct, he’s not winging, he’s whinging. Moaning that he is right up another trains arse but wines when people getting on are holding him up. Bet the old hands love him at the depot 😅🤡

[@almuric1baggins337]

@@kenlacey2451 Check your own spelling first mate, before attempting to correct others! It is 'WHINES' as in moaning, NOT wines as in the alcoholic beverage!

[@principalsignal]

I doubt anything would spoil my enjoyment of a trundle along the Piccadilly line in your excellent company, Dale; I don't think the order in which the videos are published detracts from the experience in any way. I know you said you were feeling a bit ‘whingy’, but I really don’t think you came across that way, though I’m sure we all appreciate that if your back was giving you gyp then that in itself may have made you feel you had come across that way - but, to me at least, you were your usual jovial, informative and entertaining self. I'd never heard of tickling a signal but, of course, there are other things in life that are much more fun to tickle 🤣 Thank you again for another excellent video… who’d have thought we’d ever hear you asking someone to throw you a sausage …from their barbeque, of course! 😋

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m so glad you enjoy my videos. I would have happily taken a burger or a steak from a bbq. I’m not fussy 🤣🤣

[@JohnSmith-vi5pz]

I agree, it's always fun listening to what Dale has to say. ''greetings'' ''welcome to London'' etc 🙂

[@mikewilliams7519]

I recently moved from the south east to the south west. Lovely here in Devon but I miss London. Your videos are hitting the spot, cheers 😁

[@Quantum.W3bb]

Lovely to see an honest & positive working man, respect!

[@countrysidesurprises813]

Many thanks Dale. Thank you for your commentary. The wee stories, description of the signals was most interesting. Never mind the winge. I do that with tech and traffic!😊

[@debbie3923]

Spoiling us this week, Dale. 😊Unless a pop quiz is coming up 😂

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Not yet. Don’t worry

[@camotech1314]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexanderw2024]

​​@@dalecharmantravels8057If I joined the channel, what would it do

[@ExpressRailfan]

​@@dalecharmantravels8057The Piccadilly Line runs express alongside the District Line between Acton Town and Hammersmith.

[@mikejones-tf6zo]

yeash whoopy do

[@Robert-bp4kr]

as always mr Dale charman you are the man behind the Legend on the pic Line

[@rishithkunar7907]

Hey Dale, great video of course we are friends anything London Underground related I am into it I am also at London bus enthusiast collecting model buses. I also collect model trains and I actually have the London underground train set as always great video keep up the good work and yes of course we are friends I’m friends with anyone who is a London Underground and London bus enthusiast

[@oober2004]

Excellent. Watching this in the hills of Treviso with a bottle of Valdobbiadene after just getting a "yes" from my now fiancé. No better way to relax. Thanks, Dale!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@oober2004]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Thanks, Dale. I'm over the moon. Had a spritz for you 😅😎

[@Ben_44165]

Quickly becoming my favourite channel on here. Thanks for the content.

[@renegadebikersol2936]

Haha that's awesome im on this line frequently! 🤟🏽

[@ceeceeriderbaby]

I used to take this train to work for 2 years! As a Londonder I'm so grateful for you and everyone who works to get us to and fro (even though us Londoners love to complain about the Tube 😅).

[@2010ditta]

Having a bad back will definitely make you "whingey" Dale. I do like the run up the branch to Uxbridge, out in the open all that fresh air. All that greenery. Great stuff Dale... all the best.

[@NJPurling]

I had a long episode of back trouble resulting in surgery. Definitely makes you peed off. My job had me standing up. Not a happy combination.

[@5IVEGUYSFC]

Love it

[@francois6158]

Nice video. I love the london underground. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@ClivesChronicles]

KZbin suggested this channel. Brings back some great memories. My first full time job in the early 90’s I had to travel from Newbury Park to North Acton on the central line everyday. I now live in Australia and have done since 2006.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

We're you train driver?

[@CarrotPie]

"We'll be on the move again. Shortly!" My Saturday has been improved no end by a Dale video - all the way to Uxbridge, no less! Keep it coming! ❤

[@bluewillsonic]

Love This Video for London UNDERGROUND Piccadilly Line Train? keeping up y'all great work and Shout Out to You from Wembley Town Brent London U.K😎😎👍 Holla

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

New Irish subscriber in Manchester 23 years here - I was last in London on the 25th June 2002, yet I find the Tube fascinating and was astonished to discover that several sections of the London Underground are actually overground, especially in the suburbs of London - these sections strongly resemble the DART trains around Dublin back home in Ireland 🇮🇪☘️🇬🇧😍❤️

[@PaulWalker-j4r]

Gold as always! On the topic of gold, the old Hovis ad with the steep uphill road was filmed on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset.

[@calvinliu6304]

Hello Dale, So good to see you again and hope you have a great weekend.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@hafstrat]

Awesome new stuff! Thank you for sharing. I travelled by tube from St Pancras to Bounds Green and back many times as a student 1977-78. 👍🏼

[@stevemellor655]

It's really interesting to watch . Excellent filming . Well done

[@victoriahale1769]

this was such a nice video to chill to

[@gibbo9089]

1:05:08 The Hovis bread commercial was filmed at Golden Hill in Shaftsbury Dorset. Not in Yorkshire!

[@alecralph6667]

, , and the music was part of Dvorak's "New World" symphony.

[@gordonm2821]

Gold Hill is a strange place to visit if you remember the advert. The town is pretty standard then you are transported back in time

[@azcukfan8068]

I live near Hammersmith and get the Piccadilly Line into the city. There's so many idiots in Hammersmith so sorry to hear about that mate! Love your videos!

[@trevorhoughton863]

Great video as always 👍 look forward to the next!

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

Brilliant as always

[@wendy-janewatson8234]

Absolutely awesome video. Brings back heaps of memories of when i used to travel from Uxbridge to Cockfosters. I have traveled may times from Kings Cross to Baker Street and on to Rickmansworth (Metropolitan Line) also various other places on the Underground and different lines. Watching this awesome video from Scotland in the United Kingdom. ❤❤❤

[@ianpeddle6818]

Awesome journey thanks Dale 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidparry1968]

Love the comedy commentary. “Throw us a sausage!!”😂😂

[@ElizabethWilliams-k3i]

Hi from the USA. I have realities that live in the Uk and have been over there numerous times. The Tube is a great system to see all of the touristy stuff. My siblings and I got a lot of use on it. I like your videos it is interesting to see how much important working on the Tube.

[@ElizabethWilliams-k3i]

7:38 is and from the driver's point of view and just a different view from passerengers side. Keep up with the good work.

[@ElizabethWilliams-k3i]

I forgot to ask how long have you been working for London Underground?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I have been with the underground a little over 8 years now

[@alexanderw2024]

​@@dalecharmantravels80578 years!?

[@IshaqMechouar]

​@@dalecharmantravels8057what the fuck

[@easternangle9175]

The things that pop up on you tube that I get hooked on! From cows having pedicures to drain unblockers now to train driving. I've now subbed to another channel 😅

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. I feel sorry for what ever you get hooked on next

[@danielpiggins8429]

After a long not brilliant day. I'm looking forward to going to bed and enjoying this later. I forgot to watch it earlier in the week when it came out for members

[@Hlt323]

Wtf 😂

[@paulmajor6517]

Just subbed, Videos are so relaxing to watch my friend and your singing skills are amazing....lol.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s great to have you with us

[@deathpod1975]

Thanks for another engrossing video Dale. Am I the only one who waves at other drivers passing?????......Yeah thought so. I should get out more.

[@bpb235]

Another great video, really enjoyed the stick to stick at the beginning, I was hoping it was going to be like that the whole trip, I know it's not fun for you but I love it

[@33stevelinda]

Welcome back Dale

[@oskarasbilotas1300]

Good job 👍👏

[@johncamp2567]

Fantastic content! I really appreciate your commentary and informative facts! (new subscriber, Virginia)

[@ArthurGabriel-h8x]

Something about hearing the tube going past my place st night is so relaxing for some reason, it's almost like the sound of trains is comforting

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Hi. Dale another great episode, I knew a bloke once called “ Dave R Vue” great guy but he kept repeating himself!!!😮😂❤

[@euglev3548]

Awasome. Best wishes ,from driver of mainline trains …

[@Faithdenelzen]

Love your cab ride videos Dale Different view awesome 👌 ❤

[@michaelschweizer1114]

Hi Dale, my day starts well with your new great video. Many greetings from Germany, Michael

[@thallanz231]

Love the explanation of what you're doing and why! It would be cool to see an additional view of the controls.

[@ebismusic8813]

Could watch these all day dale 😊

[@Ian-Steele]

Thanks Dale, glad to see that you got back from HK. If you are ever unlucky enough to achieve a SPAD I presume you can expect an invitation to have tea in the ‘Headmaster’s Study’ (or is it the ‘Fat Controller’).

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Yes I would be summonsed to the office. But no tea though 😢

[@piotrchwalek6925]

I was on a tube first time for like 18 years. Loved it and wish we had it in Manchester. Take care sir!

[@marcinszukielojc2874]

Dale you are one funny driver and very informative keep it up the good work buddy

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I hope you mean funny haha and not funny looking 🤣🤣

[@marcinszukielojc2874]

@dalecharmantravels8057 no Dale funny my friend

[@scottjacko87]

At 59:58 the channel presents.. Dale Charman in Concert! Thanks for another entertaining video, Dale :)

[@greenthing99100]

excellent as always thank you

[@jeffgodon1335]

Thanks Dale.Keep them coming they are all different so no worries.

[@Cq184]

Take an Epsom salt bath Dave.....Epsom is in the name it's right up your alley, seeing as you're a Brit and all lol. Be well my friend thanks for providing us a glimpse into your work

[@npr1300A8]

I've only ever travelled on the Underground during a weekend trip in 2013 (we were in a hotel in Pimlico) and I found it truly amazing. I don't think I'd like to commute on it every day but the engineering is mind-boggling. Thank you for this insight into your day.

[@alasone]

What have you done to me you? I’ve never watched a train video in my life but it’s fascinating hahaha thanks!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It must be my charm 🤣

[@alasone]

@ haha I’ll be watching it to the end tomorrow lol

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Great video Dale, everytime you toot the horn I think the Thomas the tank engine tune is going to play 😂😂 thanks for doing the videos. 🙏

[@steveastill997]

hi dale yet another great video looking forward to your nyk trip.

[@bknight73]

cool i stumbled on this, love the show you guys are a part of, Secrets of the London Underground!

[@TravelwithCammie]

Always lovely to watch your videos :) On the piccadily line tomorrow to see Airbus belugaxl land into Heathrow, One of my favourite underground lines for sure ✈

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Oh nice. Not a plane I have ever seen. Airbus I would happily accept a free ride one one 🤣🤣

[@KingdomOkonkwo]

I love this good work❤

[@carolinestow7165]

I have just discovered your channel and I LOVE your content, this makes me miss being in the UK!! 🥰

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Feel free to come visit the uk any time. As long as you come and ride the pic line that is

[@JohnSharman-hu7wu]

Dale, I'm a new Subscriber, looking forward to travelling with you.

[@Khaledamrouche11710]

What speed limit do you go after Cockfosters

[@don__hector7845]

arnos grove my local tube station growing up used it for work and to watch arsenal back in the day now living in spain nice vid

[@stephenrice4554]

Great trip , you're bound to be quiet with a nagging back . 👍

[@davidclelland6065]

Dale, with hubby in hospital just now, look forward to a Saturday night, knowing im going on the Piccadilly line to while away a few hrs. Keep them coming mate. Thank you.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I hope they make a recovery and will be home soon

[@christopherbutler7588]

Hope your back is feeling better, I get that problem When I do a long journey. But have fund a very good rub it's name is , emu oil muscle & joint ointment maybe worth getting a small tub and try it.😊 great video. All the best

[@francisbrittain6396]

Really enjoy your videos keep up the good work.

[@martinschwanke7127]

1973 Stock???? I often go to see a friend near to Turnpike Lane. TY so much for sharing this, amazing stuff. 😀

[@leedavis66]

1:05:07 - I agree with you that the Hovis ad was evocative of Yorkshire, Dale - but it was filmed in Shaftesbury, Dorset! Also, thought you might like to know that the Croydon trams have both a traditional tram bell and an air horn. The bell is used normally, with the horn used for emergencies or critical situations.

[@MissWizard]

First time watching your video. 😁

[@RobertScott-pp6gj]

You mentioned being extra vigilant approaching the westbound Piccadilly Line platform at Hammersmith. I absolutely agree with the notion of being extra vigilant where, for no obvious reason, an accident or near-accident happened once before, as the same has happened to me on the road. My dad was an excellent car driver, and I believe only had 2 significant accidents in about 70 years and approaching 1 million miles of driving. He drove at a good speed everywhere, usually near the speed limit, but anticipated almost every danger, slowing down in good time. In fact in all the miles he drove me, I only remember one occasion when he had to brake very sharply -- when, out of the blue, a car pulled out in front of him, from an ordinary-looking side street, as he was driving NE along Wandsworth Road. If he hadn't been very alert, he would have hit that car. I filed that away in my memory, and maybe 15 years later, it happened that my regular commute took me along Wandsworth Road past that side road. (I worked odd hours, and a commute by train was impracticable.) I probably drove that way 1,000 times, being extra vigilant at that point, and yes, on one occasion, out of the blue, a car pulled out in front of me there. I was a good driver, but not to my dad's standard -- amongst other things, I tended to exceed the speed limit in those days, and if I hadn't been being extra vigilant, I probably would have hit him. It seemed a normal side road, and Hammersmith seems a normal station, but just possibly, there's something we don't know, which causes more people to act recklessly in that location than elsewhere, so it's good to be extra-vigilant there.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for sharing. Some people say to me you should be vigilant all the time. Of cause I am but I liken it to driving a car. In a motorway you can sort of relax a little bit. However in town you are more alert

[@ChrisGaming7197]

Thankyou bro it's awesome 😊 x

[@Slycockney]

My Saturday evening is complete, cheers Dale

[@DJKav]

My late dad used to be a driver/fireman for LMS on the old steam locos. He did quite a lot of the west coast main line from Crewe to Edinburgh. He hated going up Shap's hill. I've still got to go and sprinkle some of his ashes near the main line up there for him.

[@fredsmith6725]

Thanks for video Dale, always enjoyable. A random question, I know engineers will never be in the deep level tunnels whilst trains are running, but are there any shelters along the tunnels historically, for whatever reason? Like the brick built tunnels do. Please forgive the question, im a simple country lad😊; but would love to know.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

There are some cross overs or sections where some one could stand. The chance of making one before the train hits them is remote

[@NJPurling]

There's no chance of running. Too many trip hazards. Never mind about the power rails still being 'live'.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@NJPurling it always amazes me the amount of people who think it’s a good idea to get on the track. I don’t go on it and I’m trained too

[@iansimpson3249]

Dale I really like your Piccadilly line videos. I lived in London 1964-66 near Russel Square and travelled that line many times. I remember Russel Sq was the deepest station at the time and it cost 3d in 1966 to go to Leicester Sq. I also remember the trains used resistance starting which would click up step by step and drop out when there was a break in the power rails. Now I am sure it is all solid state and much smoother. Also there was a segment somewhere maybe east of Sloane Sq where the line did some sharp curves left and right. I always wondered what it was avoiding. Thanks for the videos.

[@TheOneKEA]

The 1973 Tube Stock still works the way you remember; it uses a Rotary Pneumatic Accelerator to switch in and out the resistances that are used to power up the traction motors from a full stop up to line speed, and back down to a full stop. The 1972 Tube Stock is the only other Underground train that still works that way. As for the curves in the track, those occur between South Kensington station and the former Brompton Road station, and the tunnels are heavily curved because they’re following the roads above ground. I have read that these bends in the tunnel are notorious for causing problems with the trains when they stop for any reason.

[@iansimpson3249]

Yes the curves were near South Kensington not Sloane Square which is not on the Piccadilly line. Thanks for the explanation and confirmation of my memory.

[@arnaud3348]

That video made my day thank you

[@VincentGroenewold]

Thanks for your service!

[@neilpearson157]

You should try singing at Covent Garden Dale. We might see you in an opera!! But don't give up the driving job. Your videos are a high point of my week.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m not sure I’m fat enough to be in an opera 🤣🤣. I never thought I would say that

[@robbieberry9700]

I enjoyed watching the video 😊

[@colinvespa4709]

I find it very educational, learning how underground trains are operated and signalling. If I was living in London I would apply for a job as a driver 😊 I've driven diesel trains before, this would be quite different.

[@mikejones-tf6zo]

so would i, £60,000 for a few hours work arent bad#