London Underground. Hounslow West-T4-Arnos Grove. Drivers POV. Piccadilly Line

[@deathpod1975]

Hope this does not sound loony lol, but I am two years post Cancer Surgery and still having a bit of a rough time. Your videos are something I look forward too every week and enjoy. Thank you for making the videos Dale. If you want to give me a shout out ( deathpod ) then that would be really cool lol. All the best and thanks again for the fantastic content.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am so sorry to hear that.i wish you all the best. Of cause I can give you a shout out. It will be a couple of weeks or so. Take care

[@deathpod1975]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Thanks Dale, I am all cured, just in recovery. Watching tube drivers is def a aid to recovery lol.

[@TheBadCivilServant]

@@deathpod1975 All best wishes for your recovery. I had a heart attack last year. Just sitting at home and watching train videos from around the on YT was a great way for me to relax. Unfortunately it also reminded me about how our trains here in the USA just suck. I have to be careful not to have another heart attack until I pay the last one off.

[@Faithdenelzen]

@deathpod1975 all the best in your post cancer care and survival. I too am a cancer survivor being diagnosed in 2019. I have to deal with the post treatment side effects 🙄 now at times painful Best of luck 👍

[@deathpod1975]

@@Faithdenelzen Thank you for your comments, I wish you the best also, as we know with Cancer sometimes the cure is worse than disease. Three times during Chemo I ended up in hospital as they feared Neutropenic Sepsis, lucky I had my yellow Alert Card so got seen fast. I also had a feeding tube and had to be fed by machine during Chemo and before Surgery. It was all harsh, considering the symptoms of my Cancer were hardly noticeable. Dreaded disease.

[@ClydebridgeStation]

Hi Dale. The book "London's Underground", by John Glover, explains the reason why the loop is long. Originally, the line to T2&3 was so positioned, because where T5 is, was where LUL thought T4 was going to be. So, it came as a surprise when T4 was announced on the south perimeter instead. That's one reason why the loop is so long, and straight. The other thing is, when building the loop, and T4 station, no materials or equipment, was allowed to be above a certain level, or be near the airport, in order to avoid interference with air traffic control radar. The line was built in such a way, to allow it to go away from the airport for a bit, where equipment for building the line could be, subsequently, removed safely, and securely.

[@MarkE-ICM0-4001]

Hello Dale. Happy to join you today. Thanks for the new video 😊

[@neilpearson157]

You can't retire Dale. Your being at work provides entertainment for people like myself who beat you to it!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The bank manager says I can’t retire either. Not sure it’s for the same reason though 🤣

[@SamuelIles2015]

Many thanks for the shout out! I’m platform staff for a TOC👍🏻

[@stephenrice4554]

Coffee and a chocolate hob nob , now there's a damn fine idea 💡

[@Faithdenelzen]

Friday here in Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 I'm loving your videos, Dale. I'm a bit of an av geek too as i was on the first flight ✈️ with Qantas in 1975 after the Vietnam war on Operation Babylift

[@yorkiepudd2]

Some nice easy Sunday morning viewing to wake up to. Thanks dale keep the vids coming 👍

[@quint097]

Great video as always, Dale. I'd love to see more of you starting/ending your shift, picking up your train or stabling at the different sidings and of course, if you get the chance to, some more unusual moves.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Almost every train I pick up at the start of my shift is on the platform at Cockfosters. The same when I end they are almost always in the depot at Cockfosters. Should any thing interesting happen I will try and film it. I think with the new timetable that starts at the end of the month we have a couple more trains that I would bring in to service from the depot.

[@jasonpotter2317]

​@dalecharmantravels8057 very much enjoy watching your videos and enjoy listening to you talk through them

[@steveastill997]

thanks dale for yet another great video I never get bored of them and seem to learn something every time keep them going

[@ashleyjasper1742]

As always love you videos mate I’m always interested in trains so I always love those videos. Thank you.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@DukeOfWillowton]

I was bothered that I didn't get it to play in HD-resolutions. Only after restarting YT, I read your message about it not uploading 😅. Anyway happy with a new video, thanks again! Take care.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Not sure what the issue with it is. Hopefully it is a one off. Tomorrows video is in HD

[@DukeOfWillowton]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Don't worry, it's a non-issue 😉 looking forward!

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

​@@dalecharmantravels8057 did the video render in HD? (After editing)

[@aviewfromtheinterior]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 I assumed you didn't have your camera so used a potato for this one 😁

[@simonboulton4490]

Another great video Dale and thank you for the shout out. You’re always very informative and full of information about the underground and the operation of it.

[@petermurrell5221]

Just a brilliant video great to watch. Keep them coming

[@Ella_Karina]

30:51 my local station. Nice to see Boston manor in your videos- I know you often start/end at Northfields 😊

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Luckily I don’t spend too much time at Northfields. It’s a little depressing in the depot there

[@masonlawson649]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. I am amazed that the management allows filming due to security. But I,m not in the British transport sector. But we are grateful for your wonderful insights ❤

[@amfwelsh]

Great upload just love watching these

[@TransportPakistanHasanloverwow]

Lovely dale! Just got off a picadilly line at hounslow east lol

[@jackpym5932]

I also like to say I enjoy your train videos along. Takes me back to being in London. We'll done.

[@TheBadCivilServant]

Whenever Dale mentions Knightsbridge, I think of my late mother who worked at Harrod’s.

[@rickycunningham6368]

Another awesome video dale, love it.

[@stephenbagwell8275]

38:00 I’ve been to the London Transport Museum Depot at Acton Town this year. It is well worth visiting

[@sarahelainegreen2966]

Thank you Dale I'm watching and I did laughed when you said 21 again so thank you so much and yes I did have a great Birthday and to Bournemouth for that week x😂🎉

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You’re the most welcome. Glad you enjoyed your mmm 21 st birthday 🤣🤣

[@sarahelainegreen2966]

It's nice to be 21 year old but but Actually 40 years older 😅 🙃

[@Mitch-Hendren]

Happy Belated birthday from Belfast ( try saying that after a few Bailey's )😁

[@michaellittlejohns7968]

Great video dale

[@Frank1994NL]

Hi your job is very hard, especially because of long shifts. I couldn’t do that and it’s mostly underground which I won’t like as a driver. But you can. Thanks for your videos. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Like most jobs it has its good days and bad days. Have a great New Year

[@Frank1994NL]

@ you too!

[@Peter-mj6lz]

Are you looking forward to the 2024 tube stock? And what would you miss and not-miss about the 1973 stock? As a commuter I think I will miss the dc motor sounds and the tones from the train when it's still.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am looking forward to having a drive of one. However I prefer the simplicity of the 73 stock. I just know there will be issues with the computers

[@JMD422]

great video man, thanks so much.

[@nuggetoverload8291]

I knew it’d come! And it’d come in style. Amazing video.

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Hi Dale great vid, was in London on the 11th Sept took the wife she wanted to go to Harrods so caught them pic line from Russell Square forgot how “Clanky” the 73 stock are😂 neither journey did we get the “Step. Free access” announcement so I knew it wasn’t you driving, took a video at Knightsbridge of the tube entering the station for posterity❤😊

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m sorry you was not in my train. It must have ruined your trip 🤣🤣🤣

[@seanbonella]

great seeing you Dale as ever...

[@kerimbozkurt3301]

Another great video❤

[@pritbhachu]

@dalecharmantravels8057 Can't wait to watch it. When can I ride in the cab with you? Hopefully, next year, when I visit London from Toronto

[@jamesrichardson4458]

Another great Video Dale, hope all is well for you mate

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am good thank you. I hope your week is going well

[@jamesrichardson4458]

Yes all good, all the better for seeing your videos mate

[@jamesrichardson4458]

Do you know what Dale, there isn't anyone who has a bad word to say about you mate m, you are one of the worlds top people

[@principalsignal]

Before I forget, belated best wishes to Sarah for her birthday last week! 🥳 Dale, might the 'parrots' near Hounslow Central have been parakeets? There were quite a number of them near to where I lived in London - they are very colourful, but noisy little beggars! Oh, and yes, you're spot on in that the 'T' boards denoting the end of a speed restriction do indeed stand for its "Termination". Anyway, thanks for another enjoyable video with your inimitable commentary and amusing quips. I think this one goes to show how the service can recover from delays when conditions permit, though I know it's not always straightforward.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

To be fair I’m not sure what type of birds that are. I just know they are very colourful 🤣

[@chriswade7470]

The T board is something London Underground got from mainline railways. A sign of a good driver is one who anticipates signals and drives at a speed to keep the train moving. Passengers may comment to themselves if a train is slow but as long as it keeps moving between stations they don’t complain.

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

Brilliant again mate

[@psych-ryry]

Happy belated birthday Sarah!!

[@TravelwithCammie]

Amazing Video! Funny enough I was on the piccadilly line that day heading back from Heathrow after spotting an Airbus BelugaXL :) The train I was on got terminated at Action town for some reason not too sure why. Have you ever gone west onto the east bound platform at Hatton cross & changed ends and went back east? That happened on that day too.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I have yes. I have also done that at T2-3 aswell.

[@Madlaerik]

Thanks for the ride 😊😊

[@joefarrow3019]

Great video

[@George-jz9fk]

Thats the rest of the day sorted. Thanks Dale

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome. Enjoy. I have a video for Sunday which I will release for members tomorrow or Friday so plenty to keep you occupied

[@calvinliu6304]

Good to see you dale

[@LeonClarke-u5l]

I like your video 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@33stevelinda]

Cheers for the shout out dale 😀😀😀

[@lechiffre1914]

Thanks Dale! Why don't TFL simply rename Heathrow T2&3 back to its original name of Heathrow Central? Without a T1 anymore, the current name sounds odd!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m sure it all comes down to cost.

[@athavanainkaran2499]

Hi Dale, I like your video

[@arjansandhuynwa9117]

There is also a Transport museum in Covent Garden too that's worth visiting

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The one at Acton Town is better if you like old railway stuff from signs to tubes. They also have some great old London busses

[@arjansandhuynwa9117]

Agreed! ​@@dalecharmantravels8057

[@mouselovinlady]

Acton Town is the depot belonging to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, they’re the same organisation. I’d love to go to a depot open day sometime.

[@arjansandhuynwa9117]

@@mouselovinlady makes sense! I thought it was owned by them, thanks 😊

[@MarkShesrer78]

A other brilliant video as usual. Regardless if it not in HD so stop worrying

[@pauleff3312]

Indeed - "Pitch black in the tunnels .... in crystal clear HD quality - lol" _We love you, Dale_

[@InsaneCoaster]

Evening sorted! Looking forward to watching later! Do you know if the video is stuck processing? I can only seem to watch in 360p.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

For some reason it’s not showing in HD. I’m at work so will have a look at it tomorrow. I may have to delete it and re upload it. Sorry about this

[@2ToneWalt]

I've had nothing but good experiences with Eva Air flying to Thailand on several occasions. 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’ve not tried EVA air yet but want too

[@Colin_Pole]

Lets all have a mint every time Dale says "You lot"

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Are you trying to bankrupt me 🤣🤣

[@ObiWK88]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 First bag's on me, then it's up to you😂

[@NeilShearer-ok2gi]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 I will send you some mints

[@WaltTFB]

The river crossing just before Boston Manor is the River Brent.

[@mlies37]

Listen, I was in the train behind trying to get you your coffee but for some reason the signals kept stopping us from catching up with you! 😉

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Don’t worry about red signals. Coffee is far more important 🤣🤣

[@mlies37]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 i said that to the line controller but she just sighed and hung up on me

[@NapierNimbus]

Great stuff, did try to email you a coffee but made one hell of a mess of my router ☕

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am sorry. Thank you for trying any way 🤣

[@ERGTZ]

Another day with DC. The closest thing we have to a similar service to tube trains is our Metro ( Aussie here ). Its always unqiue and interesting how other systems work around the world.

[@ElizabethMckay-x2t]

No no no! You can't retire, we need you here.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Ok I will stay. Just for you and the bank manager 🤣

[@johndean5251]

Good Job Dale

[@andrewfieldhouse1945]

Another great vid as always keep them coming but how many mints do you think you go through when ur doing your working week?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Enough that I should buy shares in the company 🤣🤣

[@duncanrathbone2658]

Hi Dale great video as usual, I would love a shout out if possible I used to be a bus driver in South Yorkshire. Years ago I was a paddy train driver down Bentley Colliery near Doncaster, a long time ago 1977. Duncan the bus driver (now retired)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Not a problem. It may be a couple of weeks or so

[@leomoore6117]

Hey Dale 👋 Leo here , I went to Acton Town open museum yesterday 😀 with my mom 👩 ❤️ 💕 really enjoyed it have you been to 🎬 Acton Town museum? This upcoming Weekend Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September the Metropolitan Line is Planned Closure 👎 no service on the entire Line any ideas of why that is ?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Sorry not sure what they are doing on the met line

[@simonharbertson3993]

Hi Dale, love your videos, would it be possible to have a shout out in your next video please. Keep up the good work Cheers simon harbertson

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Of cause. It may be a couple of weeks or so

[@2010ditta]

Speaking of coffee...are you allowed to have a drink of some sort in the cab with you? Or would there be a danger of spilling it over the controls?.Very enjoyable as always. Thanks Dale...all the best.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

We are allowed to have a drink. The train even has a cup holder

[@johnallan4826]

No I’m not going to moan about ads, maybe it’s my settings or just KZbin playing up, but if you get the choice/chance dale, choose longer ads, as ads every second station spoils it. DON’T apologise Great videos. Reminds me of my London visits.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@johnallan4826 it’s strange with ads. Some people see ads every few minutes and others hardly see any. My sister usually tells me how many ads show up when she watches my videos and it never seems too many. It’s a strange thing. I just leave it up to KZbin to decide.

[@johnallan4826]

@@dalecharmantravels8057to be honest dale, I was just about to delete my comment, but you beat me to it, please accept my apologies. I have watched quite a few videos with limited ads, but this one I’ve left twice to clear my head. Will finish it today. As I said forget it. Won’t mention it again

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I do understand the frustration. You tube does seem to be putting more and more ads on. I pay for premium because it annoyed me. So no need to apologise

[@michellegemmell1392]

I have a question would you fly with air lingus again 🤔. I flew with them from Manchester to Dublin to Chicago it was great

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I would yes. I didn’t have any issues with them. I would like to try them on a long haul route

[@Ben_44165]

Hi Dale another great video. 2 Qs for you if you don’t mind. 1. Are you licensed to drive any other lines? 2. Will you be taking us with you for the training on the new trains. All the best.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am only licences for the pic line and the 73 stock trains. Sadly I won’t be able to film the training on the new trains.

[@chrisb012]

Sorry for not getting you the coffee, I was waiting for you at Aldwych, you never arrived for some reason! 😂

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’ve heard some excuses in my time 🤣🤣🤣

[@johneshort]

Parakeets are the small green ones.

[@chrish3472]

Any reason for the drop in picture resolution from the usual 1080p down to 360p Vaseline vision, looks horrendous on a large tv screen, maybe you needed to save memory card space on this one, please can we go back to 1080p, spoils an otherwise good video. Thanks Dale.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I did film in HD as normal however for hat ever reason it wouldn’t upload to KZbin in HD. Tomorrows video is in HD so hopefully it’s just a one off issue

[@chrish3472]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Thanks Dale, i just belatedly noticed your comment at the top explaining this, think i need to go to Specsavers !

[@burkhardschlenkrich1870]

Hey Dale and everyone, just for you to know: The First 2024 Tube Stock- Train has been transfered from the Siemens Works at Vienna, Austria, to the Siemens Test-and Validation Center in Western Germany at the last Saturday (19. of September). It is coming closer to London 😁

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s due to arrive on the 30th of this month. If all goes to plan

[@svetlanarocha]

Dale, why are the bends at St Paul’s on the central line, and why are some signals square, not round?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am not familiar with the central line. It could be like the pic it followed the road above or to avoid some thing like foundations. As for the signals I know even less about them

[@Jeroen01987]

Another great video, pitty it's only 360P

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Sorry not sure what went wrong. Hope it’s just a one off issue

[@TheBadCivilServant]

1:06:12 Sorry about your coffee, Dale. I was busy at Aldwych. I couldn’t find the coffee machine because the lights were out.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Any excuse. There must be a Starbucks near Aldwych 🤣🤣

[@MegaPIC1]

As you have said many times it is better to stop shot on a platform than risk a SPAD no one Wats a SPAD after all

[@granthogden4732]

Curiosity question: I was watching a driver's view video of one of our Melbourne Australian trains going through our city loop, and noticed that we have fluorescent lights on the ceiling that allows the driver to see ahead of the tracks. I was wondering if the lighting in your tunnels are sufficient for you to see any obstacles, or how you'd feel if your tunnels had better lighting like ours. Or do you think more lighting might hinder your job?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I prefer the dark. The signals are so much easier to see. When the lights are on in the tunnel it can give me a headache pretty quick with all those lights passing by

[@keithjones9054]

On the mainline, you are supposed to let the rear of the train clear a TSR or PSR before you up the speed again no matter what length it is. On the underground it seems you can power back up as soon as you it the termination sign. Is that true. Dale?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Yes once the front passes the T board then we can resume normal line speed

[@harryelliott4310]

Piccadilly Line 1973 Tube Stock

[@darrylyoung1121]

1973, so what do the replace? or is the same since 1973?. thanks.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The 1973 stock has been in service since around 1975

[@GX2903]

@@darrylyoung1121 The 1973 stock replaced the 1959 stock that were serving the Picc at the time. All the 1959 stocks were transfered to the Northern line to replace the aging 1938 stock.

[@ElizabethMckay-x2t]

Haha I'm in Howick in KwaZulu-Natal, south Africa

[@Angelalovescutecats]

Might be worth a re-up? I'm too spoilt for 360p!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I have tried but it wasn’t having any of it. It seems to be a one off glitch some where. The next video is in HD as normal

[@bobplumridge9297]

How often do you have problems with a train? mechanical type things.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I have never had a major failure on a train. Even issues with doors, PA system ect is rare. I can’t recall the last time I had to remove a train from service

[@Universecentral1]

☕- Please pardon the delay

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most kind. Just what I need to wake up

[@ElmtreeLine]

Are the old station platforms walled up to prevent trespass, or other operational reasons?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I don’t know if I am honest

[@karlgalway7605]

One question Dale, I heard the new 2024 stock will be joining the Piccadilly line next year. Just curious when will they start training the drivers?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Some time next year I would guess.

[@stinchjack]

Im under the impression that the District is ATO thru Earls court with coloured signals now inactive. Does this mean that Piccadilly trains have to be on separate tracks to the District at this point?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

We run on separate tracks from the district any way. The only part we share with them now is Acton Town to Hanger Lane junction (between Ealing Common and North Ealing)

[@petermurrell5221]

OK dale eney chance you can film in 4k.this one is 360p.bad picture. Great when it's clear thanks

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I normally film in HD. For some reason this video would not upload in HD. All the other videos have uploaded in both SD and HD. Apologise for the quality

[@S1deep160]

have u ever driven the black piccadilly line train with the night tube livery.If so,do you happen to know why there's no more livery trains?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I did yes. Back when I was driving night tube. I guess money is the main reason for not having that sort of livery on a train. I would imagine it’s expensive to wrap a train

[@09gdt]

I love that the underground has signs that say not in use which makes them in use 🤷🤦🤣

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am with you on that one. Always makes me chuckle

[@CinemaShow-ok5vw]

I may have my directions wrong so sorry. At 43.38 you pass a District train with Ealing Broadway lit up. But is it not going in the opposite direction to you, so going to Upminster?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

At that point the district train is heading west towards Acton and Ealing Broadway. I am heading east coming in to Hammersmith heading back through central London

[@CinemaShow-ok5vw]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Thank you

[@tall-jv4wo]

Hi Dale, can you actually see better than the camera shows while in the tunnels.?

[@Lordcharlieyt]

I never got the congrats shout out for when I became a uncle

[@LeonClarke-u5l]

😂😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Good job

[@thesteelrodent1796]

been 2 days. Guess we've given up on getting anything higher than 360p ? Doesn't make much difference in the tunnels anyway :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s just this video. For some reason it didn’t upload in HD. Hope it’s just a one off

[@neilhoddy7828]

Hi Dale. Still enjoying your videos. Question; re signal failures. If a signal goes green-red-green, as you mentioned, would you stop anyway just in case and call it in? Cheers, Neil.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

If you are able to stop then yes. It all depends on the speed of the train and distance to the signal. I would still report it even if I was unable to stop

[@SamSitar]

how do they decide which trains end at Arnos Grove?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I guess maths comes in to it. Working out how many trains can terminate at Cockfosters at any one time so the others have to go to Arnos.

[@MrLewis555]

I'd like a mint thanks Dale, I can trade for continued waving at you from the platforms and reminders about Turham Green should the lights not be working. Let me know if you're interested :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I think that’s a fair trade. See you there tonight

[@MrLewis555]

On my way boss!

[@sarkybugger5009]

Won't upload in HD? SD would be good enough, but the only option I'm getting is 360p...

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It does say it’s uploaded in SD. I apologise and hope it’s just a one off technical glitch

[@Arjun_Emeralds]

On the last video, did you say the new 2024 stock train will arrive at the end of september and if you can, could you probably film it passing a station if you get lucky?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I won’t be in the uk when it arrives. At the moment it is due on the 30th. However I will try and film it if I ever see it out. Which may be a while as I think it’s only going to run out of normal traffic hours

[@robdlaidler]

Hey Dale, what’s up with the video quality as it’s only showing at 360 dpi maximum?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I am sorry. I don’t know why it didn’t process up to HD. It just seems to be a one off technical issue

[@ElizabethMckay-x2t]

You you first start driving, are you designated an area? Can you request an area?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

When you join you get given a line and depot to work at. You can put your name down to move to any other line or depot. You go on a waiting list and have to do at least 2 years (I think) at your depot and line before being eligible to move

[@NeilShearer-ok2gi]

Sarah has the same birthday as me

[@beverleydobson3442]

sorry to ask. what happens if you get the squits?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You hope you can make it to the toilet. We can use a toilet at any station if we have too. We try not to and only use the toilets at the terminating stations as it can cause a delay