London Underground. Reversing west to east at Hounslow Central. Drivers POV. Night video

[@2010ditta]

Great timing at Turnham Green...as you arrived the clock changed to 0000. Very enjoyable Dale, thank you, with a couple of chuckles too. All the best.

[@Bvetube101]

Thankfully I've worked at a Platelayer on the tube for the past 10 years Those flashing things you can see on the District line that is closed indicate the defined posession limits. One is Flashing red which indicates you are Entering the worksite, and the other (Flashing yellow) indicates you are Entering Possession, followed by detonators. Fun fact that Rail Gap indicator on approach to Ravenscourt Park that you pointed out is right by the Ravenscourt Park Substation. So would in this case be known by Pway works at a Substation Gap or Sub Gap. 👍 The person providing protection for us on the track During Engineering Hours has to test the next section after the sub gaps is off if we were to say access the track from Hammersmith and our work was on the other side of Ravenscourt Park

[@TikTokBrian]

That’s very interesting. Thanks 😀

[@leeroberts1192]

When engineering possessions are set up, do they place anything that will short out the traction supply to guard against anyone screwing up and turning the traction current back on?

[@Bvetube101]

​@@leeroberts1192​ Yes, the Person Providing protection on a posession worksite will work with other PWTs to place short circuit devices on the positive and negative rails to prevent re-energisation. These are usually found at the possession limit boards (which I've indicated already). I do believe I have seen these devices also stored in the driver's cab of LU stock (Dale can correct me if there isn't on the 73ts) that drivers can use to short out the conductor rails in the event of an evacuation at track level, but is very rare indeed since the line controller will ensure traction current is off if such events happen. Hope this answers your question 😊

[@leeroberts1192]

@@Bvetube101 I think I saw in a KZbin video ages ago that mainline trains in 3rd rail areas have got short circuiting devices on-board.

[@Bvetube101]

@@leeroberts1192 I would imagine on mainline 3rd rail it would be imperative to have it since sections of track aren't locally isolated. Would have to look up that one!

[@ThePbatemon]

really happy i found this channel. Makes for an amazing time passer when im bored at work. im still shocked at how horrible the headlights are.

[@mikeestwick3350]

The headlights are really only marker lights so some poor sod on the track would see what's coming to collect him. If I recall, Dale or another Tube driver on a different channel said they did trial bright lights like headlights on an automobile, but those were roundly disliked and done away with. Cheers from Colorado, USA!

[@ThePoxun]

Dale, you talk about how commenting helps you focus. Have you seen the Japanese train drivers where they have to point at signals and important signage to keep focus and indicate they have seen them and taken them into account?

[@Slycockney]

Although you are working the same line everyday these videos are never repetitive or boring. I learn something new every time, and your commentary is both informative and amusing. Keep them coming, cheers Dale.

[@TikTokBrian]

I find that as well. It’s amazing isn’t it! You’d think they become boring but they don’t. It’s Dale’s relaxed voice that makes them do good, I think. He’s a natural at this and it’s great for “us lot”. 😀

[@seanbonella]

Long day today and now my night is sorted. Great video Dale as ever

[@SuperloopSL9-u4e]

Nice one Dale I took the piccadilly line today from Ruislip Manor to Holborn and I heard wheelscreech

[@scottjacko87]

Everytime you pull into Turnham Green it ALWAYS makes me think of the Hulk joke. Thanks for another great video Dale.

[@TikTokBrian]

Good evening Dale. Another wonderful video. I’ve only just started watching (10 minutes in) but I had to say how impressed I am by the knowledge you train drivers have. The bit about a train straddling a current break allowing a dead section to remain live is fascinating. And lives depend on you getting these things right. I’m loving learning so much detail about the underground network. A million thanks.

[@oober2004]

Excellent. Saturday night sorted, let me grab a beer. Cheers, Dale.

[@CathrineH-h1h]

Love learning about the London Underground, thanks for the video. Hope you're sleeping better now. Watching at 02.45 bc I cant get to sleep

[@andyburns]

The colours all come over very vibrant late at night.

[@Alan.92n]

Only you Dale could make a tube journey in the dark, interesting and informative. By the way, don't think you're disorganised at all! 😊 👍

[@TikTokBrian]

That’s absolutely right! He’s brilliant 😀

[@SnazMC]

Loving these night videos.

[@MrLewis555]

I'm a bit late, but great video. I found what you said about the power gap indicator to be very interesting, I would never have considered the need to fully move into the next section if you couldn't stop. It wouldn't have occurred to me that the train could bridge the sections like that. I'm glad no one was in, as I actually said "Ooooh yeah" out loud!

[@UNKNOWNKILLAAAAA]

Great vid mate keep up the good work chap

[@simonboulton4490]

Dale another great video and thank you for showing the move you made. I have never been on a tube train which terminates at Hounslow Central as I use to live at Hounslow West .

[@MarkE-ICM0-4001]

Nice to ride along with you. I really like to drive in the dark with the train. Thanks for the video

[@steveastill997]

great video dale I enjoy each and every one you do.i love the 1st of the new new stock that's just arrived looking forward to seeing them in service next year.

[@Rusty_Pig]

Brilliant video thanks Dale 👍

[@thomascreasap]

kipe up the good work man

[@stevewareing8525]

Another brilliant video Dale. I wouldn't say you were disorganised though, opportunist or spontaneous maybe. Yay for the "NOISE" . 😉👍.

[@craigyphelan]

Allowys love watching your videos

[@pauleff3312]

We love you Dale (I say this all the time - your sponsors pay me to say things like this!!!!) lol

[@steveduncan4627]

Awesome vlog as always dale remember district line not running

[@stephenrice4554]

Grand video , nice to see the possession methods used by the underground . Don't worry about your hair being in a mess for the shout outs , us lot take you as you come . 👍😁☕

[@nuggetoverload8291]

Lovely video. At really dark night is always interesting. I can’t thank you enough for your amazing content, Dale, it really shapes our KZbin life 😊

[@chris-hayes]

48:30 That clock is neat. Enjoy your trip (again) to New York! I watch your tube-ventures from a couple hours outside NYC.

[@tonysrailwayadventure2729]

Thank you Dale for the shout out 🙂

[@danielevans28]

Great vid again, Dale. Not surprised that the Donkey Line wasn't running. Many a day we all got chucked off at Turnham Green because the Richmond branch was stuffed, 😆

[@paulmartin5642]

I can't wait to see video of you driving the '24 stock dale.

[@camotech1314]

It will be another year or so before that happens

[@MrJaiimez]

Can you elaborate more on your history pre-tfl in a future video, unless ive missed it, youve alluded you drove trains before joining TFL but it would be interesting to hear what line you worked on and what train you drove.

[@stephendanielnz]

Nomally watch you on a tablet but nwt got brilliant computer with an absolute fanstic screen, what difference far more detail. Every you go through Turn Pike Lane always makes me think of Dads Army and Captain Mannering says to Pike, Don't tell him Pike

[@jimziog1480]

Babe wake up! Dale uploaded!!

[@quintuscrinis]

Not sure about Gunnersbury (perhaps the 27 goes past Turnham Green). Richmond, Kew Gardens and Ealing Broadway are all change at South Ealing for the 65

[@markdonovan6810]

Another triumphant video i do like the night shots there's a sort of romance to them, as for not sleeping i know how you feel i have just got a new puppy (gsd) and he is keeping me awake all night, any how hope you caught up with your sleep and yes I would love a mint, all the best for now. Mark D

[@michaellittlejohns7968]

Great video dale

[@moodyblue1964]

I'm pretty sure I was in London around the same time as you Dale. Saturday 12th I think it was. The District line was shut so we had to divert back from Victoria I think and pick the Piccadilly line up from Green Park to get to South Kensington and back again around 11pm. I was of course keeping an eye out for the driver of our train.

[@CrashOrganism]

Dale, Don't forget to tell the passengers 'The district line is not running' You will need to tell them for acton town.

[@michaelandersen-kk4fc]

I do have a question. do you get speeding ticket on the tube ????. how do they enforce the speed restrictions ????. new years could be as very interesting video 😁.

[@progamingderash4566]

Usually going a few miles above the limit isn't a problemBut going more than that can cause catastrophic damage.

[@adlam97531]

They do have handheld speed radar devices which they can use to make sure speed limits are complied with, especially temporary ones, and will do spot checks

[@Matty12333]

It's impossible to speed on the automated signaling lines, if you overpeed the train will emergency brake to a stand

[@mwgary]

Fine, no. Disciplinary, most likely!

[@calvinhenry-cotnam9097]

​@@Matty12333 true for automated lines, but the Pic isn't automated. The other four lines that provide Night Tube service are, plus the Circle and H&C lines are. The District and Met lines are only partly automated at this time. As Dale has described in some of his videos, there are timed sections, some with blind train stops (train stops without a signal) that will stop the train if it reaches it too soon because it was going to fast.

[@paulstorer6937]

Great Video

[@martynthomas7486]

Nice video Dale, thanks. Incidentally, I was at Arnos Grove earlier today and a 'double ender' unit which included Car 891 (the one featured in Superman IV) came through on its own adorned with stickers inside proclaiming it was 'Not in Service' with what looked like monitoring equipment on board. It then stabled in the sidings outside the station. Any idea what its actually being used for?

[@iHeRoiCZz]

Rail Adhesion Train (RAT) like Dale mentions in his video

[@martynthomas7486]

@@iHeRoiCZz Ah the leaf fall one? I haven't got round to that one yet, I must do so!

[@cmkservices]

The best settings is 4K30fps. This will give the best video quality and in-camera stabilisation in a . mp4 file. This makes it easy to import the Insta360 video files directly into any video editor of your

[@alexcuthbertson9808]

As always thank you very very much for a good vid thank you for your time doing this vid & editing it & you got my name correct in the shout outs @ the end lol can’t wait for the snow vids I think we are all in for bad winter since summer was poor…well in Glasgow we didn’t get a good summer lol don’t know what Peterbourgh was like I didn’t know you was allowed to drive the train with cab door open you learn something every day lol

[@StevieDCC]

Alex we share a surname and a city 🤔😂

[@alexcuthbertson9808]

@@StevieDCC nice to meet you Steven Cuthbertson lol

[@roncaruso931]

Love the videos. Have you rode on the NYC subway system? There is a video on KZbin titled" New York City Subway 3 Train (to New Lots) Front View" that gives us an excellent view of the tunnels. Some parts of the tunnel are double deckers. Amazing.

[@davidfarrell7318]

your camera is in a perfect position looks great.

[@TikTokBrian]

I agree. Perfect position now.

[@NapierNimbus]

Excellent

[@jairsharp9993]

ooh one on the 24 stocks trains have arrived in West Ruislip last week sadly graffitied on one side

[@bobparsons77]

Used to live at Northfields, work at the Connaught Hotel.

[@stevenblyth]

Thanks for another informative video Dale. Do you ever reverse at Hounslow West these days - as when I was young that was the terminus on that branch of the line

[@TheOneKEA]

There are no crossovers at Hounslow West anymore. Trains can reverse in either platform at Hatton Cross to go back east towards central London; those crossovers replaced the former terminus at Hounslow West.

[@romac9516]

Time to hop aboard with Mr Charming Travels! Thanks bud but no mint for me please I can't afford your prices.

[@principalsignal]

Thank you for another different video - including the illuminated RGI (rail gap indicator) on the adjacent District line, which isn't something we'd get to see too often. On that topic, if the traction current was discharged on the District line in the vicinity of the Hammersmith underpass/tunnel, then I believe that'd explain why the lights are illuminated in that area - i.e. they're most likely to be working as designed rather than there being a fault. (The discharge of traction current causes the tunnel lighting to turn on automatically - that's my understanding, anyway.) I'm now intrigued to discover the issue you mentioned in relation to the middle platform at Cockfosters... hopefully, it's something you'll be able to cover fairly soon! Enjoy your trip to NYC with your nephew - and have fun shopping!

[@calvinhenry-cotnam9097]

As Dale mentioned, an illuminated RGI indicates that traction power may not be present on the track ahead (track in rear of the RGI). Power off is the likely cause, but not the only one. For example, it could be a failed COLR (current on line relay). A COLR is energized by the traction power and if the power is off, it drops and it's contacts will illuminate the RGI and may do other things (possibly like illuminating tunnel lighting - not saying that is the case, just that it could be done).

[@principalsignal]

For information, COLRs generally aren't used for the illumination of tunnel lighting; that function is provided by other means. COLRs and RGIs are signalling assets, whereas tunnel lighting is not, hence the difference - i.e. COLRs are used for the illumination of RGIs and any repeating RGIs, etc., as you mentioned. I don't believe I was challenging or contradicting what Dale said in his commentary; I was merely trying to point out the most likely reason that the lights were illuminated and that, therefore, they are unlikely to have been faulty. My remarks are based on many years' experience as a professional signalling design engineer with LU, including a number of years in the role of Principal Engineer as well as having held track certification at the level of SPC (Site Person in Charge) at one time - though I certainly don't claim to know everything... but, of course, nobody is an expert in everything 😊

[@calvinhenry-cotnam9097]

@@principalsignal true. Sorry if I sounded like I implied you were contradicting what Dale said, I was just attempting to fill in a few blanks, like why an RGI may be lit while traction power might still be live. I have not heard of or seen any drawings of lighting being controlled by a COLR, but couldn't say for sure that it could never be done, even if indirectly. My experience is limited to training and maintenance manual writing for the wayside equipment used on the 4LM project (the sub-surface lines that use S-stock trains). Incidentally on 4LM, COLR contacts provide input to the CBTC system which in turn drives outputs that illuminate RGIs. So, RGI operation is indirectly from COLRs via software.

[@principalsignal]

@@calvinhenry-cotnam9097 It's all good, and there's really no need for an apology - I think we're on the same page, albeit from slightly different viewpoints. I suspect that when I referred to the lights being on on the area, you may have taken it that I meant the RGI as opposed to the tunnel-type lighting... I should have been clearer! As I haven't been involved in 4LM, which was in its early stages when I left LU, I wasn't aware that the RGIs are an output from the CBTC system (though it makes good sense, at least to ensure that they are in correspondence) but, of course, I appreciate that the COLR status is needed as an input in order to control trains according to the apparent status of the traction current for the section(s) in advance. Anyway, many thanks for that information - it's appreciated.

[@rhock1979]

I love your videos, Re section gaps, when lite I think you said the section you coming to has no power, just wondering is the third rail connected together like the the train network down south are?

[@Nicotc95]

Thanks for the video

[@Liberator975]

Hi Dale. I had a thought. I wonder if an infra red light would give light in the tunnels?

[@33stevelinda]

Hi Dale what tube line spends more time out of the tunnels and in the open rather than ones going through many tunnels ?

[@sampingerna3731]

Hello, what are the grey markings seen on the side of the oncoming train at 3:07? I have seen this on circle and metropolitan line trains too

[@hyperionwr8417]

buff marks from removal of graffiti 👍

[@haroldsmith45302]

Thank you for this great video and for generously offering 09:57 to give us the Royal Mint (conditional upon you winning the lottery).

[@FlickedMikeLit]

The yellow flashing lighs show the limits of the worksite within the possession. 1 side will flash yellow, 1 side will flash red. :)

[@Rjt.machining.]

Hi Dale, good to see another video, you've probably already been asked this but are you looking forward to driving the 24 stock and will you miss the 73 stock as i will.

[@Loopey97-z8v]

Hi, I am Loopey, I found this channel on the tv, I love these videos! Shoutout for me please!

[@r2b2nz]

With the new stopping points, a lot (all?) appear to be beyond the mirrors & monitors. Does that mean that before the new trains are used all the mirrors & monitors are going to have to be moved?

[@LUAu101]

The new trains will have monitors in the cab, they won't use platform-mounted equipment at all

[@r2b2nz]

@@LUAu101 Ah nice. Thanks

[@michaeltee5453]

Dale great videos as usual. This is probably a stupid question If a mistake is made like forgetting to close the doors can the train move with them open.

[@laurablakey4330]

Nice one again Dale, unsure if mentioned, or if you wish to share, but if you get stabled earlier than your expected finish time , do you still get paid full to your expected finish or to the time you actually finished shift?.

[@mattbennett1631]

When driving in unlit areas of track. How well can you see? Seeing the opposite direction train, it looks like the front lights are full beams

[@cliffordbrown6803]

Nice to see you again Dale, are you enjoying yourself or not? 😢😕🤔

[@ap_red]

I'm not sure if you've mentioned it, but the Not in Use boards at the end of platforms, I'm assuming that's something to do with the new trains coming in?

[@LUAu101]

31:17

[@quintuscrinis]

Do you ever get turned short at Acton Town on the 26 road? Running half an hour late feels like tunring there might help catch up time but don't know if they'd ever do that?

[@pauleff3312]

Do the brakes work on the surfaces of the wheels, Dale (like brake shoes pulling together on the running surfaces) or are they disc type brakes now?

[@JxGx__]

What model Insta360 do you have? 12:23

[@jasonchipkin]

Can you show us how you enter the route codes into the panel?

[@robv7340]

WR32b signal at 17:26 is the lack of a working light classed as a signal failure ?

[@terryh8421]

Merchandise opportunity, Dale's mints.

[@kevinwnz]

What is the difference between the local and fast lines

[@mwgary]

Sometimes the best videos are the ones you don’t plan. 😉

[@ElizabethWilliams-k3i]

Hi Dale. Nice to see another night video. I wanted to ask you when your parents first brought you to London do you remember your first Tube ride.? How old were you? I also wanted to ask you I know it might be a silly question but with Halloween coming up if you ever had a nightmare after watching a Horror film that as you are about to go into the pipe it turns into a snack or monster, or as you are coming into a station everybody on the platform looks normal but then everyone turns into &…

[@ElizabethWilliams-k3i]

Zombies? I hope you and your nephew have a fun and safe trip to NYC. Let us know what you think of their train transit system.

[@rhock1979]

Do you think they will reopen 'closed' stations to public service so they (public) can use the public transport better?

[@naomisfunandtransportchann4376]

Great video as always Dale! I have done a video of my London train for today.

[@TravelingMatthewB]

Dale have you had ago of the 24 stock yet

[@cherylq709]

For the Insta360, do you have the app downloaded for it? Probably a daft question, but you never know.

[@jacquelinemoore7839]

Im a newbie here. A question youve probably been asked many a time. But how long does it take to learn how to drive a train?

[@rhock1979]

Just wondering what signal that has loads of SPAD has yellow and black markings, I noticed on network railway ie Southern Railway, they put blue and white waning drivers many trains has SPAD, just wondering what is the difference between underground warning and over ground

[@sainsspadpop]

dale mind i ask why you had to turn the DVA off?

[@samson374]

i have a question dale, when you have to stop at a signal, is there a minimum distance to stop at?,

[@AndrewTiffin]

Whenever you say Acton Town, I always think Elton John sang about that place!

[@AdrianandLily]

As always a very interesting video. As a blind passenger thank you for making manual announcements but can I ask why the auto announcer was switched off as surely that saves you a job Just curious and the manual announcements at least keep us blindies in the know about where we’re going.

[@DanielGrimes-bn4qb]

Presumably because the District line was suspended, manual announcements were made at the stations where the automatic ones would normally say ‘change here for the District line’.

[@ultravoxer]

Did you have a choice of depots to work at Dale when you started ?

[@ICTman]

Re your insta 360, difficult to recommend anything without knowing what settings youre using right now, and without seeing what it looks like right now. You could upload an unlisted video and show us an example? In lieu of that, id suggest just using automatic settings

[@johnburns5424]

I've had a 360 for few years and also have 6 sony cameras which you quite right would be no good for you even with image stabilisation. The 360 I've never had a problem with and has been said a sample extract would be useful to see as having good audio but bad video is odd. Does make me think the codec being used is wrong.

[@ICTman]

@@dizzy2020 it's basically only compression, and these days it's not very noticeable. KZbin would work fine. Cloud storage links would mean we get the original file directly but can be more of a pain to manage

[@humza890]

You mentioned issues your insta 360 not being "smooth". I don't have a insta 360 camera, but my guess would be that the fps (frame per second) setting on the camera is low. Another thing you could try (if the camera has the option) is to try 180 recording instead.

[@MrAustinPowers]

I remember the millennium new year when none of the stations were open

[@A-Trainspotter-From-Berkshire]

On the mainline, Orange flashing lights ine engineering works are for work site markers, and red ones are for possession markers, so maybe the practice is carried over to LUL.

[@LUAu101]

On the main line a Possession Limit Board (PLB) consists of a stop board (red octagon exactly like a stop sign on the roads) with a single flashing red light and does indicate the start/end of a possession. Work-Site Marker Boards (WSMBs) are double-sided. They have two flashing yellow lights on one side and two flashing red lights on the other. Flashing red lights indicate the start of a work site and flashing yellow lights indicate the end of a worksite. Obviously the start of a worksite in one direction is the end of the worksite in the other direction and vice versa. Obviously in a possession movements can take place in either direction.

[@equaliser2265]

Depends which 360 it is X3 x4 or standard one.

[@ianstevenson9844]

Re your camera problem. What sd are you using?

[@ianstevenson9844]

You have just answered that question. Seem to be plenty of how to videos on KZbin.

[@mlies37]

48:36 happy new year!

[@michaelandersen-kk4fc]

Dale (trouble) Charman is speeding or, delaying the entire underground. if you are ever delayed on the underground, it is surely dale making trouble ahead of you ... ofc I´m just Joking. 😁😁😁 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@suecj8770]

Shout outs were cut off

[@davidvernon4828]

What does pov mean

[@beckyanderson2504]

Point Of View

[@bryanmorris395]

Are they faster train than the one you drive know

[@Gary0557]

Are you having to learn how to operate the new stock Dale?

[@Youj510]

I really don’t know how you do it daily for 7 days a week going from Peterborough and in to London and getting home at 3am then only getting like 5 or less hours asleep then go back out again to work if I was doing that I would be finding a house a lot closer or joining a normal train company what does from Peterborough et 😂