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!

[@GBOAC]

@@rumelahmed4539 as if the entire world will get automated driving subways in 20 years from now

[@rumelahmed4539]

@GBOAC theyve had them in London since the 60's on the Victoria line. The DLR came in the 80's. The Central line stock from the 90s can also be run automatic. Its already here, the unions are the only thing holding back progress.

[@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

[@imanuelcaushi4711]

This is insanee hahah! I'm the guy hugging his girlfriend in Knightsbridge where you said no one gives you a hug 🤣🤣🤣Genuinely thank you so much for filming this, now we have it recorded! We live in the area and whenever the train comes I hug her "to protect her" (inside joke). Next time open the door and I'll give you a hug as well man 🤣

[@dennisk.441]

This must be the sweetest comment yet. All the best to you and your girlfriend. And don't apologise for hugging her, i would do the same if i was you.

[@sctmcg]

Got a time stamp on this moment for all the folks who still want to hold on to some positivity on the internet?

[@andrewcorrigan1225]

@@sctmcg 57:14

[@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

[@marthaanderson2656]

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

[@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

[@MissWizard]

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

[@camotech1314]

Toot toot 😁

[@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.

[@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.

[@mecx7322]

Sweet memories..🥰

[@therealchayd]

Regarding busy-ness on platforms, I've always noticed that everyone tries to pile on the first train they see, even when it's packed rather than wait 1-3 mins for the next and significantly less rammed train. I just don't get people, sometimes 😂 Also, bloody nice of you to take us with you on your work, thank you!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I like to think they all know it’s me driving hence why they try and pile on 🤣🤣🤣. It helps to stop me getting annoyed

[@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

[@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

[@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 ;) .

[@tardismole]

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

[@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 😅😎

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@nickleonardo5474]

This is an awesome virew and show very relaxing. We in the states drink coffee to stay awake and good taste. I like it black with sugar. Same with my tea

[@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!😊

[@calvinliu6304]

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

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@danielthommen8243]

I visited London so many times in my younger years and always wanted to see how that looks like from your POV, thank you so much for your videos!

[@pankhayanpyar]

Thank you for the glimpse into your POV.

[@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

[@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 😅).

[@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 🇮🇪☘️🇬🇧😍❤️

[@London1064]

Another great video Dale. Thank you 👍

[@AndYourPointWasWhat]

Thanks for that experience, Dale. Impressed by the clean trackbed underground.

[@Robert-bp4kr]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@RetroNostalgia0]

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

[@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! ❤

[@Quantum.W3bb]

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

[@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

[@Ben_44165]

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

[@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

[@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

[@stevemellor655]

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

[@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.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the suggestion. I hurt my back when I was younger working in the building sites. Now it only plays up now and again. Those trains seats don’t help as they are not comfy. Have your self a great Christmas and Nee Year

[@jmjm5914]

This is grand, thank you.

[@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.

[@trevorhoughton863]

Great video as always 👍 look forward to the 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

[@skypirate4806]

Great to see a train POV video. I’m a local Enfield resident, but nearer Brimsdown/Enfield Lock area. I’ve used Oakwood Station many times with my family, to access the London Underground. Great video, just subbed to your channel, looking forward to watch more of your videos. 👍👍👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you it’s great to have you with us. Sadly I am unable to produce any new POV videos on the train. However I hope you enjoy watching the ones I do have on the channel

[@skypirate4806]

@ No problem, I’ll watch all the videos you’ve already made. Have a great New Year! 👍👍

[@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. 👍🏼

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 🙏🙏🙏

[@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

[@renegadebikersol2936]

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

[@VincentGroenewold]

Thanks for your service!

[@johncamp2567]

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

[@arvidstorli2501]

Thanks for the trip :) Sorry, but once I was the guy who blocked the doors, it was on the Jubilee line, tourists you know :D Greetings from Norway :D

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@arvidstorli2501 as long as it wasn’t on the Piccadilly line I will let you off 🤣🤣

[@mackfin8869]

Great vid❤

[@nigelbeiley6668]

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

[@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

[@5IVEGUYSFC]

Love it

[@Dodgy_Jaming]

I live in ruislip that's the second time a building caught firein not that much time at all! First an apartment building then waitrose but i bet the burnt bacon smelt good tho 😂.Loved the vid btw

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Some one said Waitrose was arson.

[@Dodgy_Jaming]

@dalecharmantravels8057 oh jeez

[@michaelschweizer1114]

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

[@piotrchwalek6925]

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

[@victoriahale1769]

this was such a nice video to chill to

[@davidparry1968]

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

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

Brilliant as always

[@Faithdenelzen]

Love your cab ride videos Dale Different view awesome 👌 ❤

[@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

[@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. 🙏

[@thallanz231]

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

[@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 😢

[@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

[@steveastill997]

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

[@scottjacko87]

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

[@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

[@andrewcbro]

So many memories visiting my grandad and taking the tube to ruislip manor in the 80s/90s visiting from Canada 😢

[@ebismusic8813]

Could watch these all day dale 😊

[@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

[@oskarasbilotas1300]

Good job 👍👏

[@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

[@martinschwanke7127]

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

[@33stevelinda]

Welcome back Dale

[@JohnSharman-hu7wu]

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

[@euglev3548]

Awasome. Best wishes ,from driver of mainline trains …

[@bknight73]

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

[@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

[@stephenrice4554]

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

[@MissWizard]

First time watching your video. 😁

[@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 🤣🤣

[@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.

[@Slycockney]

My Saturday evening is complete, cheers Dale

[@francisbrittain6396]

Really enjoy your videos keep up the 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

[@jeffgodon1335]

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

[@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