London Underground. Full journey. Heathrow T5 to Cockfosters. Drivers POV Piccadilly Line

[@liamcooke8426]

“As I’ve got older, I’ve realised animals are better than people” amen Dale, amen.

[@thesteelrodent1796]

true, but you don't see a lot of animals driving trains. We need more doggo drivers

[@eswnl1]

Because animals can't talk back.

[@someone.elsex94]

Why does he say that? He can't even drive the train? It's annoying.

[@falafel4618]

Animals before people any day!

[@2010ditta]

I would like to see another "rusty rail" if you're ever on that job again. But your videos are great viewing, always with a couple of chuckles thrown in. Thank you Dale...all the best.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I was doing a rusty tail move a couple of days ago. However due to disruption it got cancelled and I stabled it at South Harrow sidings

[@principalsignal]

Many thanks, Dale, for yet another very watchable video - this one especially interesting as it's a full-length trip, with the uncertainty of whether the camera battery would last the course... maybe it liked the cab's air conditioning being on, too! Like many others, I’m sure, I really enjoy the relaxed and friendly commentary that you provide for the entertainment and enlightenment of “us lot”. Plenty to learn from you in each and every video!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy listening to me rabbit on 🤣

[@formidable38]

Well , with all the other negative stuff going at the moment , I needed this for sure! Thanks Dale. 👍👍👍

[@seanbonella]

Yes, illegals destroying the world

[@stephanieamy3721]

" I am just wearing a jumper today" said Dale. I almost dropped my cup of tea. lol.

[@AlfrescoTrains]

To be fair, when you see the drivers go by from the platform I do sometimes think they could wear only a shirt lmao

[@camotech1314]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It can get hot in the cab so maybe it’s nice having that breeze around our mmm legs

[@roywatson9102]

Hi dale when you where about to stop at Green park you said not going to fast on right side did you not see the mouse run under Gray cabinet Roy fay Scotland

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@roywatson9102 I didn’t. I see so many of them that I don’t tend to take much notice of them

[@MarkE-ICM0-4001]

I really like your bonus videos. And It's always nice to get a surprise. So thank you for doing this

[@julianaustin6349]

Thanks for the shout out Dale means alot as always great videos very entertaining ❤

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome

[@GamerRees]

Are the new 2024 stock automatic like the jubilee line. If so there must be mixed emotions for you as driving these looks a real skill . Great videos 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@GamerRees the new trains will have the ability to run in auto. However the pic line would need a whole new signal system. It will be a few years before it gets the money to upgrade the signals

[@yyyyymmoT]

i love the "shaddap" everytime the deadmans handle goes off

[@BeachGramps3361]

1:20:15 haha and 1:28:12 :)

[@burkhardschlenkrich1870]

Ahhh, this is the perfect thing to watch on a quiet Nightshift in the Tram Depot. Glad to see the whole Route

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Enjoy

[@johnblower7232]

Hi Dale! Another great video thanks! One of the highlights for me was the little mouse scurrying across the platform at Knightsbridge (I think) 55:50 in to the video! 😂 Love the bonus videos too!

[@aldershotcoinclub]

@@johnblower7232 🐁 👍😎

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

I had to double take for a second there, but yeah that was funny

[@uktrains5679]

Ah yes I saw the mouse scurry but I think it was at Green Park. The 55:50 timing is correct.

[@uktrains5679]

I've just seen another two! This time at Holborn, timing 1:01:37. Then another one at Russel Square, timing 1:03:10. These 2 new ones run off the platform ends.

[@francisj.connolly7788]

A New Yorker here. Take the 6 local train from the last stop (Brooklyn bridge city hall) and ride it around the old NYC city hall station. You can also visit the transit museum in Brooklyn

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the tip

[@kriss_b]

Just before the radio went off for the engineering works i was thinking wow the radio hasn't been this quiet in quite a few videos. Cracking video Dale

[@BryanLomas-yn3uj]

thanks for the video dale, the only trouble is i find them very relaxing an usually nod off before the end, so it takes a couple of viewings to see it all. keep up the good work.

[@memediatek]

You just earn him more Adsense revenue and get the algorithm to show his wonderful videos to more people doing that!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s ok. I don’t take it personally 😡😡 honest 🤣🤣🤣

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

Hi Dale. covid was a strange time. I had a full day on the bus taking 1 kid to school instead of 75 and bringing her back home too. 6 hours a day split shift. caroline

[@fatboii12.]

Love these long videos

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@ericbeasley3178]

Thank you for these videos Dale. I love watching, imagining I'm riding the Tube. It's a treat seeing it all from your perspective and insight.

[@camotech1314]

Yaaaay a long video. Been waiting for this!! 😎 When you said let's boogie I cracked up! 😂

[@maxmichi8233]

Hey Dale, Saturday means Piccadilly line time with Dale, love your videos and can’t wait to see more. Also thanks for the bonus vids keep them coming 😂. Greetings from Vienna Austria.

[@331-u4e]

Nice one Dale have you heard about the Piccadilly Line closures between Wood Green and Cockfosters and Rayners Lane to Uxbridge

[@Brotherdot]

Fascinating to watch - I have played the Train Sim World Waterloo Underground, so while I can appreciate some of what is going on, seeing it done by a real professional on the real tracks, takes the experience to a whole new level. Thank you for sharing!

[@Arjun_Emeralds]

This journey was 1000% more happier than the last one due to no issues with passengers blocking doors and people feeling sick on the platform. Nice to see the Russel square eastbound platform again and do hope that child is alright even though it was 2 weeks ago. Nice drive Dale, honestly is just relaxing to watch. Dw there ain’t anymore questions from me so you can catch your breath. goodnight

[@BigLebowski2000]

Nice relaxing videos, best wishes from The Netherlands!

[@simonboulton4490]

Dale continue with the Piccadilly line and your life as a driver I find it really interesting as I love the underground as I am an enthusiast of the railway and different lines.

[@InsaneCoaster]

Love these long videos! Back in 2014, it was said that all Piccadilly line trains would eventually stop at Turnham Green at all times, once modernisation of the line was complete, including the signalling. Apparently, without the new signalling it would cause too much disruption to journey times. I'm assuming given the funding has so far not covered the new signalling system, this won't be happening for a while if at all anymore!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I don’t think so. Well not any time soon

[@ElizabethMckay-x2t]

Love all your bonus videos, keep it up please Dale.

[@PaulL66]

“Fluffy” and friend may not officially be yours. But, you are theirs. And bravo to you for it.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I was finally adopted 🤣🤣

[@PaulL66]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Well, to be frank, cats don’t adopt. They simply own… :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@PaulL66 isn’t that the truth. If I don’t do as I’m told he shouts at me 🤣🤣

[@FarmYard-Trains]

I wish I had your confidence to talk in public like this, this video has such a cosy vibe. Cheers!

[@SimonPJohnson]

First travelled from Oakwood (originally Enfield West) into central London over 60 years ago. Great video

[@josephcooksley3219]

Great Efforts Dale !!! Riden your Heathrow route to many times ... but its funny what you notice different each time i view your video ... 😂

[@Bvetube101]

Great video as always Dale. Somewhere in the pipe you mentioned about Live filming. Whilst it's not possible due to the reasons that you mentioned, they are rolling out 4G/5G coverage across all of the tube network. The sections on the Piccadilly line that are covered is Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Russell Square station and the tunnel section between Hyde Park Corner and Russell Square that is now live, and was quite surprised to be watching KZbin whilst in the pipe. The rollout is slow but at some point all of the deep level tube sections will have full 4G/5G coverage. The plan is that all the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, and the Elizabeth Line will be covered by the end of 2025. I very much doubt it though. The other advantage of this is that they will also host the ESN (Emergency services Network) which will allow first responders access to live saving data etc.

[@Marcel170993]

I really like your videos Dale. It’s very interesting to see how the system of the london underground works. Especially because i’m a subway driver in hamburg myself. Greetings from germany

[@neilpearson157]

I did the Down Street Hidden London tour a few years ago. Really fascinating but quite spooky too. Highly recommended albeit there are lots of steps to go down and therefore to climb back up. One can appreciate what our grandfathers went through during WW2 so that we can have the freedom we enjoy today.

[@andyf750]

Another Another great video Dale. Looking forward to one where Arsenal are at home.

[@Hewfern14]

Thanks Dale! A former resident of Southgate now living in Canada. Fun to see the Piccadilly Line from the the driver’s cab.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the support I really appreciate it

[@Faithdenelzen]

Awesome 👌 to see a driver's view of the journey Thanks Dale ❤ Love from an Aussie Underground fan

[@royhorn9412]

You’re living the travel dream, Dale. Tubes by day, flights and holidays when off. ENJOY ! Great vid btw!

[@christopherwright4573]

Thanks for the shout out Dale i go out often with my driver son i still haven't done Heathrow branch yet , we like to keep the wheels rolling too nowt worse than a dead stop its a great line the pipe is not too long either one day they might link Uxbridge up with Heathrow and make a loop they are only a couple of miles apart as the crow flies ,

[@oober2004]

Cracking content as ever, Dale. Watched the start, will watch the rest during my break on the night shift tonight. Cheers 😎

[@robertjamesgreen]

Thanks Dale for another great video. I'm always fascinated when you show us things we wouldn't normally see. And your level of knowledge is right up there. Please keep the vids coming.

[@Deano_P_M_UK]

I love the behind the scenes footage. I am always fascinated by the underground and this gives us the bits we don't normally see. ❤😊

[@duncanrathbone2658]

Hi Dale love the mid week videos but not too short, I'm one of those persons who hate the shorts. Keep up the great work.

[@seanbonella]

Saturday night is sorted for me now, cheers Dale. Great as ever

[@SamuelIles2015]

Copying my comments I see😂

[@seanbonella]

Actually I didn't, just saying I don't do that ​@@SamuelIles2015

[@henningv.9446]

Greatings from Germany, i really like your videos 👍 have a good day

[@najken]

Lovely to see you in such a good mood, this is the best video you’ve done so far, keep up the great work!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@royhorn9412]

You have a long run from Osterley to Boston, cos tfl shut my favourite old station of Osterley Park - used it regularly in the 1980s. Sad to see it as you run through nowadays!

[@debbie3923]

All seems right with the world when Saturday comes around and we get another great video that has the comforting opening line from Dale, ‘we’re running a few minutes late.’ 😂 seriously, thanks for your great videos, Dale ❤

[@chrishorsfield4893]

Great video as always Dale! Anyone else notice the wee mouse on the platform just a second or two after stopping at Green Park?!

[@neilhoddy7828]

Hi Dale, yes please to the full shift videos! 18:06. Your uploads are now my weekend treat. Also don’t worry about repeating yourself. When I drive I keep saying service 1 or 2 to myself when I pull up! Keep up the good work. Neil.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I didn’t manage to film a full day when we was doing the King’s Cross. However we have 16 days of no service between Wood Green and Cockfosters coming up so I will try and film one of those days

[@paulcharleton3208]

Thats a good idea maybe a new name for the gears on my Peugeot 😂

[@TheTraindriver85]

Another great upload Dale, albeing well, look forward to seeing you during the week.

[@VictorLeon92]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting the whole week for a new video. Glad it’s a long one, later on I will watch it on the tv. Keep doing what you do and what you love. Take care ❤

[@DukeOfWillowton]

The little bonus videos are definitely interesting, as they always show another aspect of the job. This one was interesting as well. The rabbiting was nice to listen to 😅

[@TheBadCivilServant]

You spoke a lot about the importance of concentration. We’re going back soon me 30 years, but there was an instance where I was observing while my subway route instructor was driving. I was asking him a question and in the middle of his answer he said “I almost blew that double red!” Of course I apologized for having distracted him. He said, “No! There is only one person in charge of this train and responsible for everything that happens. And that’s me!” (pointing to himself)

[@daverich636]

Great video. Love watching them reminds me of the time I used to visit my uncle at Acton 😊

[@FannyLerouxTime]

Everytime you say "I'm back", it just reminds me of charity shop Sue. Love these videos, thank you for sharing!

[@bpb235]

Perfect viewing for my Sunday evening, cheers as always Dale, love the video's

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Great End to End vid, learning so much on driving a tube. New York is amazing you think London doesn’t sleep wait till New York it’s like London on speed!!!😂❤

[@petermurrell5221]

Yes dale be good to see you driving to work and home again.thanks

[@evelynsutton4411]

The days off did you good! Very chipper at the beginning, a great commentary all the way. Yes, love the midweeks. You are always careful, you said you had been maybe lucky about something, can't remember what, but like some great man said, the more careful you are, the luckier you get! Everything you do resonates with me as l used to live at Southgate and now South Herts so Cockfosters is my station now. Also my late partner and l were into trains in a big way, went to and from Edinburgh often, so am looking forward to that. Also he was an Aeroplane engineer for BA at London City, so l like the trips you take by air. Have been to the preserved railway at Peterborough twice too, and several big Antiques Fairs at the showground . So the journey into work would be good too. Enjoy being owned by the cats!

[@davidbird4713]

Hi Dale, short, long, and duty video's are all fine, I enjoy the video and commentary.

[@GatorSharkDude]

Been waiting all week! Thanks for the great content, Dale! Stoked to relax to this later after work! :)

[@srowley85]

When in New York, I suggest you take one of the subway lines that goes over the East River into Brooklyn from Manhattan. The B, D, N and Q lines go over the Manhattan bridge and the J and M lines go over the Williamsburg bridge. Both are worth doing, if you haven’t before.

[@AmandaBilling-mi7yi]

Thank you Yes looking forward to your trips

[@CD-sq4sb]

My understanding of why Picc Trains stop early morning and late night is due to the gap in connections from the district line, specifically trains running along the Richmond branch, so it offers better connections due to the timetable. (Or something similar)

[@Lisa-ow7wn]

I enjoyed this I like the most obscure things . I think its to do with the London Underground Quiz I am obsessed with lately ;)

[@dougiestuart]

Great video, very interesting seeing the road at night its different from during the day

[@loganmorrow1210]

Love the vids dale. Was down from Scotland when the pic was terminating at King’s Cross and all I can say is I will miss the 73 stock when they retire true workhorses

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

They are good trains. Not perfect but they was built to last

[@MrJaiimez]

I had one of those in my old house, he was named Jasper (don't know if that's his real name) and lived in my workshop/garage, usually under my car. In the end I built him a little bed out of old work jackets and a box, he was quite happy living in the garage.

[@steveramsay6272]

Definitely like the short bonus videos too, Thanks Dale

[@railroadman7514]

Have a great time in NYC, make sure you visit the Transit Museum in Brooklyn. NYC commuter ferries are a great way to see the city for a few bucks.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I shall try and fit them in to my trip

[@DarrenSaw]

Nice to an end to ender! As always an enjoyable ride, almost like we are there for the ride.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@Slycockney]

Anything tube or aviation yes please. The shorter videos also are excellent, keep them coming Dale.

[@EricB-erb]

Always great to have a video. I'm not sure that I am ready for a quiz yet, will have to start taking notes

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Looks like you need to watch the videos again 🤣🤣. This time take notes

[@BenTaylor.]

tell matt he needs to start sprinting when his detraining 🤣

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I will tell him 🤣🤣

[@stevepelham]

Hi Dale. Love the videos. Disappointed you forgot to feed the mouse/rat at Green Park (if you blink you'll miss it)🤣🤣

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Ha. I did full sorry for them during covid. Not sure how they survived with very little food especially at the stations that were closed

[@neilpearson157]

I can't put my finger on it but all your videos,short or long, are interesting. It will be good to see your DC trip. I thought it was a great city. And let's hope that Down St doesn't get cancelled!

[@paulcharleton3208]

Its star quality i suspect

[@hemlitomlinson5530]

Hi Dale! Love your videos and i think im on a tube which you're driving right now! (Piccadilly Eastbound, got on 18:33 at Alperton)!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I think I was there about that time 😝

[@Transportationspotting]

Great video: interesting to see it from your perspective Unfortunately though, that LNER service you mentioned will be an azuma, IC225s no longer run north of York and HSTs aren’t in service anymore

[@CB-zr8fq]

Another great Video. Thank you again for filming these, it is always great when you takes all along for the ride, do any of your colleagues on other lines record their view too, obviously they would unfortunately not have you but at least we would see their view. Interesting to hear your plans. The round up video would be good. Like the idea of the Caledonian sleeper, also would be nice for you to film the Inverness to English Border route as it travels near the coast As you keep having to check batteries, if you have one of the car dashcams then can run off a 12v (Cigarette ) socket if the trains have one, they are also designed to pick up detail in low light. Don't think these get old as it is always different as every journey is different. The Bonus Clips are great, please keep them coming, I cant speak for all of 'us lot' but I find all your videos excellent If you have had a covid trip with as low as 12, what was the most? Tours of Down Street Station, are available for now but they are retiring the tour apparently according to an e-mail that came out last week, so you would need to do it by Nov I think, You can take photos and short clips but don't know if you can film full thing, they may allow you given they are retiring the tour if you ask beforehand. Maybe you could speak with the team at Hidden London and offer to film all of their tours, and then put highlights of them on here Did you ever ride the tube before the re-alignment of Finsbury Park to add the Victoria line There was one of your earlier northbound (Eastbound) videos where we could see a Vic Line train It would be great to have you on the DVA, rather than the deadpan voice currently on there, it would be nice to hear a human not a robot Does the power go off regularly? what reasons may the power go off? What is the official procedure if power goes off? Can you film behind scenes at any of the stations?

[@mlh1410]

I must admit that I'm surprised about the hour and a half commute to work. Being from Tennessee, I would be very interested to see the journey. It seems like such a long commute considering you sometimes work only 5 or 6 hour shifts. Since I live close to the interstate, I would really be able to stretch my legs out in that length of time. I'd love to see more about all of that!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I shall look at filming it soon. Thanks for the comment

[@andynoble8451]

Thanks, keep them coming! Even though I just sat on my backside the whole time I felt a curious sense of achievement in watching the journey end to end. Was there a mouse on the platform on one of the central stations - might have been Covent Garden? I remember one time at Leicester Square station there were a whole load of mice down at the rail level, they all scurried out of the way when they heard the train coming.

[@michaellittlejohns7968]

Great video dale

[@Joshc1818]

Love you videos and the chat just makes this more special than other cab rides. Your shift is only 5 hours long , what's the typical shift length ? Thank you

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

We do an average of 36 hrs a week. So the max duty length is 8hrs ( plus half an hr break). The shorted duty is 4 hrs 15

[@Joshc1818]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Thank you and keep up the great work on this channel watching and listening to you make us really feel like we are in the cab having a chat😀

[@ScrotusXL]

Dale, like the idea of travelling to work video. Works well with Gerry Dyer on Big Jet TV in the odd occasion he does it, it’s made more fun when he loses his rag at fellow road users😅 plus I’m liking your pieces to camera when going to and from your cab. A second camera facing you and the train controls would be great in addition to the track view. Many top KZbin travel videos have the driver/pilot/passenger being included which gives the videos a nice personal perspective. Keep up the great work and the cheesy bants 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I might try and record a trip to work some time soon

[@thelazygamer222]

Love your videos Dale! I always look forward to them

[@uktrains5679]

Great video again Dale thanks. Long or short London Underground videos are welcome. Be nice to see more depot filming or rare sections of track. Regarding ghosts on the underground, Piccadilly line apparently is haunted - Covent garden i think plus Holborn or is it British Museum abandoned station? Are there any more? Looking forward to Caledonian Sleeper video. I see it at Crewe sometimes when it's running very late.

[@jamesthompson4062]

Wow why is London so quiet - enjoying the videos - would be interesting to see a full busy run 😎 ( always enjoy your patter as always makes me chuckle but be nice to Matt 😎)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Because I do the later shifts we tend to miss the worst of the rush hours

[@Ghoulgnome]

Great content as always. Your plans to come up north of the border sound fun. Unfortunately the 225s are never seen up this way any more and are usually limited to Leeds - kgx thus pretty much guaranteeing an azuma.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

At least that will give me some thing to moan about for 4 hrs 🤣🤣🤣

[@truckerallikatuk]

Dale mate, if temporary speed restrictions have been there for a decade, does it require Stephenson or Brunel to put in a permanent one??

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It invokes some one having to do some work 🤣

[@georgearchambault6185]

Great vid yet again, thanks! and keep em coming....

[@aristoincurate]

As a Tube Driver, it would be really interesting to get your take on the NY Subway when your in NYC 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I do plan on doing some filming on the subway on one of the trips to NYC.

[@northwesttrainspotter319]

discovered ur channel last week and am loving all ur vids. Keep up the good work!

[@leigon101]

Thanks for another great video Dale. You're creating great content here!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@johnarnold7870]

Another good one and please continue with the bonus ones

[@Clavichordist]

Your trip to work would be interesting for those of us who are not from the UK. You can always record a trip or two then run a premier video for your 'quiz'. You can interact with a live audience via the comments but not worry about driving or anything else. If you ever make it up to Boston, be sure to post the dates. I can arrange a meet up with you and show you around. I live about 50 or 55 minutes north of the city.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you I appreciate the offer. Boston is on my list of places to visit at some point

[@Rusty_Pig]

Great video as always Dale 👌

[@ianpeddle6818]

Always been obsessed with cab view videos and especially the tube so this channel is heaven but Dale you bring so much more to your videos - loads if operating information and humour. What a cracking channel and I’m only at the beginning. Thanks Dale 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. It really means a lot when people enjoy what I do

[@ianpeddle6818]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Dale you do my dream job. A few years back I had a mate that drove on the northern line. I know you aren’t allowed to take”civilians” in the cab but he did from Edgware to Morden. One of the highlights of my life (sad!!) travelling with you feels just like that journey. Your information your jokes your experience and your knowledge is so entertaining. I know for you it’s a job but for millions it’s transport and for us nerds out here it’s just amazing.

[@chrish3472]

Dale, have you ever had any passengers causing trouble on your train and what do you do if this happens, i assume there is no emergency handle for passengers in the older trains and no guards on the train, always in the back of my mind when i used to ride the underground a very long time ago. Love your train journey videos especially your commentary, very relaxed, engaging and entertaining. Lots of Mice / Rats visible at 3 stations in the pipe on this trip near the equipment boxes at the tunnel entrance.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

We do have emergency alarms that passengers can pull. Generally we would deal with any trouble at a station ( with the help of station staff) and remove them from the train.

[@chrish3472]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Thanks for the reply Dale, that's reassuring to know for everyone.

[@pritbhachu]

@dalecharmantravels8057 Why is it that when a train terminates at T5, why do they always go into the sidings? Why can't they just be stabled on either the westbound or eastbound platforms? I recall pre T4 and T5 when it was just Heathrow Central. Whenever a train would come in from Central London, they would enter either platform and stable there until they headed back into Central London. Obviously, there were no sidings like T5, but the same can apply to T5 now, and the sidings can be used to stable trains overnight, so the 1st train of the morning westbound can be ready.

[@mariannerussell5932]

Love this. Thank you from Perth, WA.🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

[@johnallan4826]

Love the videos, looking forward to the club car sleeper to Edinburgh