Midweek bonus. Arnos Grove to Kings Cross. Lets see how busy Arsenal is when the football finishes.

[@TheSmittenman]

Your sound comes out of both my speakers 👍 And it was nice to hear a new driver praising your videos for helping him out on his journey to become a tube driver

[@arw2008]

Yes both ears are good this video!

[@572Btriode]

Yep, both sides for me too.

[@lunafox999]

Yes, the sound is better but not as loud and I like the new position of the camera as it shows a better view.

[@IndaloMan]

Two blue lights on his DJI transmitter 👍

[@camotech1314]

Yeah DJI is the way to go, I heard their cameras are even better than GoPro too.

[@najken]

Came for the views of the tunnel, stayed for Dales lovely banter with himself and explanations of operations

[@guyfawkes3181]

Shoutout to Zach at the start. Sounds like a decent bloke. As for the rest of the video, i only just found your channel recently and i’m enjoying it a lot so keep it up pal. As for the football, the night games starting between 7:30 and 8pm (depending on the competition) are all done by 10 usually.

[@btt8111]

The 2024 tube stock has LED lights, it will help a lot to properly lit up the tunnel sections! Can't wait to see what it will be like.

[@FelineStorm]

I came across your channel randomly while looking for interesting things to watch while recovering from surgery. I have never subscribed so fast. Thanks for the chill vibes and fascinating insight. Keep it up, I’ll be binge watching while I recover!

[@davidrmcmahon]

Get well soon, Dale is great.

[@FelineStorm]

@@davidrmcmahon Thank you, and I quite agree, Dale is fantastic. :)

[@dominicperna25]

Clever how the "station closed" sign is on the back side of that advert/network map. I bet that's a lot convenient than lugging around a separate sign for that.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The out side stations still have closed signs similar to road signs they have to put out

[@jasonpotter2317]

​@dalecharmantravels8057 Hi I just wanted to say I really enjoy watching you're videos sir. I have always liked trains such as steam trains and the London underground trains too. Sometimes when I'm having a sad day I find you're videos help me as they take my mind off things and help me with my mental health 😀

[@2ToneWalt]

Hey Dale, it's always great to hear you're helping others like Zak. Sound all good and I hope you're well. 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

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

[@elel928]

Sound is now in Stereo and good. Thx for fixing it.

[@camotech1314]

Sound is coming from both channels, but kind of quiet now. Had to turn up my phone way more than usual to hear anything.

[@nuggetoverload8291]

Dang, Arsenal was busy! Zak can start a new journey as a tube driver now, and it’s good to hear you’ve contributed to doing that. Another amazing video, and a good bonus.

[@bryanmorris395]

What you do is fantastic I do enjoy every one of them and I enjoy you talking as well very informative thank you

[@principalsignal]

Thank you for this bonus video - it's much appreciated, and it was a good watch (as is always the case)! I think it's broadly understood that you're unable to do anything about the tunnel lighting levels; personally, I'd much rather have the authentic view that your videos always show.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

People still find it strange it’s dark down there🤣. Not that there is much to see in most of the tunnel sections. It would be nice for people to see the dis used stations a little better. But again most of them it’s just a brick wall with some doors in

[@principalsignal]

@dalecharmantravels8057 Yes, that's my experience, too, having undertaken many site surveys down the tunnels (during Engineering Hours!) ...including a Friday night some 20+ years ago when we walked from Caledonian Road to beyond the crossover at King's Cross (this was when we were designing L.100 signal and the associated modifications). I'd agree that there really isn't very much to see down there, even at York Road disused station, though I appreciate that many people will be interested to see it all the same.

[@williammonaghan3724]

The good thing about your video's is it adds a human presence to the underground, of cause staff are human, but never on the still, always engaged in getting people moving like a big machine the tube is.. You see the trains zoom in, hoover up the punters and zoom off.. No thought given to the staff that make that happen from ticket sales to drivers, and your opinions and thoughts are 'real' and not a manufactured script but within the rules and respect for your employer always. I feel it's a two way thing and improves concentration and sharpness whilst driving also! Quite relaxing watch someone else taking the responsibility of a driver, and you can tell, you enjoy your job, who wouldn't? (well a few, always a few lol)

[@HanSoloDK]

Perfect view of the monitors and the mirrow. So thx for that and the content. Oh and greetings from Denmark !! :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Hello Denmark. Thank you for the comment

[@Bauer0319]

The cab area is kept so clean, it's amazing. In spite of the old train, it looks like the seat and controls are brand new. You're one of my favorite KZbin channels and I've been watching your videos ever since. Watching your videos helps me fall asleep sometimes.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I have been told I bore people to sleep 🤣🤣. Some of the trains cabs are in a terrible state

[@Bauer0319]

@dalecharmantravels8057 Your videos don't bore me at all. I find you have a peaceful voice and I do find you very funny. Just the right amount of humor. Keep it up with great content and videos. -Jeff

[@PapasFilms]

What a lovely treat! It made my day! Thank u!

[@clarky2356]

I love how wood green to manor house has curves but up on the road it's a straight run threw from wood green to manor house ive just started watching your videos and I'm hooked so keep them coming

[@johnverkaik]

Hella Dale, thank you for the new position of your camera! Good to see the platform on the monitors. Greeting from John, The Netherlands

[@deathpod1975]

Thanks for video Dale, I am sure most of us appreciate you film what you can, when you can.

[@Nooticus]

Really entertaining stuff as always! I think it’s so perfect that your channel has started within the last year or two seeming as these are the final years of these old but reliable workhorses of the ‘Tourist Line’! Love all the positivity in the comments too, so rare these days

[@ThamesShips]

Another excellent video. I watch your videos with the earphones on and the sound was perfect and coming out of both earphones. It was also interesting to see the station staff assisting you at Arsenal.

[@Slycockney]

Cheers Dale, nice to have a midweek bonus. I think you were probably about 20 minutes early for the majority of the football traffic.

[@naomisfunandtransportchann4376]

Another great Dale! The sound came out both speakers great!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@naomisfunandtransportchann4376 thank you. Hopefully the issue is resolved and the quality of the videos will improve each week as I try new things

[@BeachGramps3361]

Can hear you this time. Thanks for the new cam angle ( I did request a left or right view a while ago to show us the scenery). 15:38 at last a busy Arsenal; and I can hear you this time :) and I LOVED the action around waiting for station staff.

[@WillHawkes.538]

Preferred this camera position, Dale. Nice to see the punters getting on and off. Looking forward to the next video.

[@kevinhartley5636]

It is fine how it is! And very natural love to see this again been in Gran Canaria since 2010 so itis very nostalgic for me, thank you!

[@karlpron]

Ahh. Your mints. Deliciousss... This time sound is perfect. Your voice, train sounds, no channel left alone. Superb.

[@greenthing99100]

I really like the new set-up. Good luck to Zak. I am going to purchase some sugar-free mints so that I can offer you one in return. Thanks from one of the 'you lot'.

[@steveastill997]

another great video.i like the new camera position you can see the monitors more clearly.look forward to next one.

[@2010ditta]

Coming through loud and clear on my speakers Dale. Enjoyable little bonus for us lot. Nice bit of banter to with the station staff. Thanks Dale...all the best.

[@treinenliefde]

Fun to see these videos! Really nice how you're allowed to talk into the microphone during the video's. Here in the Netherlands that would be a no go sadly.

[@NapierNimbus]

Marvellous. Happy to ride along on any of your journeys.

[@chrisb012]

Yay! A midweek bonus!! Thanks Dale!!

[@phillwainewright4221]

Great view of the monitors and mirror, and the sound is excellent.

[@TheeSurfer]

the lifts at holloway road are kone monospaces. they house a mx20 motor there most powerful motorroomless motor. this means that they can do up to 1600kg passenger capacity. which is about 21 people in the lift. most lifts are overengineered for this capacity purpose.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the info

[@mikehemming1331]

Having the camera facing the monitors get my vote, always enjoy riding along with you - big thank you

[@jennythescouser]

I can confirm Holloway Road is (like Caledonian Road) lift access only. Did you know that in the early days, Holloway Road was the site of an experimental spiral escalator? I believe they have the parts at The London Transport Museum's Acton site. BTW, did you enjoy the free food and what was it?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I didn’t know that thank you. The food was nice it was rice and some veg

[@KeithLanghorn]

Watching your videos from San Diego CA. Public transportation here is awful. Never complain about the tube!

[@kabinvideo7495]

Good camera position and the sound is ok 👍

[@stevewareing8525]

Great video Dale, it always amazes me that despite how many time you have taken the trouble to explain things some people still demand you do thinks that are simply out of your control or ability to provide. Proof that you "Can't fix Stupid" All you can do is politely decline and hope they sober up or something along those lines.🤔

[@sarge6870]

Sound is fine. Both my PC speakers are working for your videos!!

[@ricardosam8050]

Thanks for sharing anyway . I don’t live in London but I do love the underground trains

[@martin64ist]

Another grt video Ya most of us certainly with large business are just a number

[@maisey0079]

hi dale your doing a great job with you're videos l'm in texas. l'm missing home. originally from suffolk.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

That’s a big change. Suffolk to Texas. I think the weather is the same 🤣🤣🤣

[@maisey0079]

@dalecharmantravels8057 yhh right 😆 it's bloody hot.93 degrees. Hopefully, it will cool down next month .

[@yorkiepudd2]

Love this camera angle - Very clear view of the monitors. Nice that you can experiment with differing views now👍

[@philiplelouarn7985]

Excellent work. I see your confidence growing.

[@truckerallikatuk]

Perfect, and fixed the audio too! Excellent!

[@dougall1687]

Arsenal station 16.10 looks as hot as a Cathay Pacific cabin back there ;)

[@Ian-q7r]

Hi Dale, Another interesting video (thanks) and platform-biassed view was good. I'm a PHOM having spent 15 years living and working in Bayswater/Paddington in the 70s/80s before moving to Sydney, NSW, so, I really enjoy the "driver's view" of your videos and your (safety-first) comments. I still make my annual visits "home" (except for COVID years). I understand about not being able to modify your work environment just for video-ing, however, it would be good to "see" those abandoned stations that, as a passenger, I've often strained to catch a glimpse with little success. Ian

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I hope that the new trains will show them better. Although most of the stations there is not much to see. That or one day the tunnel lights may be on to try and film them better

[@TikTokBrian]

Some of the disused stations can be visited on the “Hidden London” tours (e.g. Down Street and Aldwych). Often, like York Road and Down Street, they’ve had the platforms mostly closed off from the tracks with brick walls. It means there isn’t a lot to be seen from the train even from the cab (am I right, Dale?).

[@gavinnochomovitz1753]

Shout out from the Royal City, Guelph Ontario Canada. A quick nugget I just learned. The station Holborn is pronounced Hoburn!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s one of those stations were different people say you pronounce it differently.

[@falafel4618]

From Wiki: 'Holloway Road Station is close to the Emirates Stadium. As part of the planning permission £5m was due to be spent expanding the current station to cope with increased passenger numbers on match days. However subsequent studies showed that to ensure the station could cope with the numbers the lifts would have to be replaced with escalators which would cost £60m. As a result, the redevelopment plans were put on hold'. Note also that despite being built with 2 lift shafts, only 1 has ever been used (the other being mothballed following a failed experimental spiral escalator). From the platforms, a second exit no longer in use is visible and leads to the back of the used lift shaft.

[@andyf750]

I wonder if it would be cheaper to construct a surface level station on the east coast line, north of the Hornsey Road bridge that could be used on matchdays only?

[@andyf750]

This would provide a direct service from King's Cross. Much of Arsenal's matchday support travels in from Hertfordshire & the surrounding area. Trains could stop here & take the pressure off Finsbury Park.

[@falafel4618]

@@andyf750 I doubt a surface level station would be any cheaper plus there'd be timetable issues with stopping trains slowing down other trains.

[@andyf750]

​@@falafel4618 That's true. I guess Finsbury Park serves that purpose already.

[@justinspiewak1482]

The sound is all good now and I live in the US about halfway between New York and Boston and sometimes people don't behave especially when Boston fans and New York fans are on the same car so you are lucky that the sports fans behave

[@Nicotc95]

Great vid and perfect camera position ! 👌🏾

[@evelynsutton4411]

l see the notification that another vid is there, so that's it, everything else is turned off or put down and left for later! The picture and sound is perfect for me, yes the view of the screens on the stations is very enjoyable to see, like also the phone messages that come through to the cab, and the interactions with other people who make the whole system work. There is so much more than driving the trains that is involved! Hope your clothes dried out before you had to put them back on! 😃😂

[@damiancook625]

Thanks Dale a midweek bonus video.

[@elizabethhopkins8544]

Great video always Dale sound comes out great😊😊😊

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Hi Dale nice midweek bonus vid😊 good to see new drivers liking your videos, that really good to hear😊

[@martinchapman3204]

Thank you for sharing

[@geoffreysmith3196]

Hi Dale, the audio is sorted now, both channels are working. Having watched a few videos done with the camera positioned in either of the front windows, I'll note that the camera picks up the mirrors & monitors best when the platform is nearest the camera. Which probably means that if the camera was placed in the center window it would give a poor or no veiw at all of the monitors. You know the line best. I'm sure you'll use your best judgment. It will be interesting to see how the lighting works on the new '24 stock, once it's deployed and phased in. We'll look forward to that during the next year or so. Thanks for doing these videos, and I hope you continue to do them.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I will mix things up and place the camera in different positions just to show different things.

[@jonathanparry9505]

Thanks Dale, I like the new view

[@CycloneGU]

Can confirm audio is coming from both ears. I am sure it feels good to get praise for your work from fellow drivers who are training. Shows there is a good purpose to the videos beyond our entertainment. I am confused on the new camera location. It seems you are trying to get view of more of the monitors. Sadly, this also means we don't see some of the platforms at all. I think the old location is better.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I did turn the camera to one side to try and capture the monitors more. Next time I will try it looking straight so you get a view of the platforms and monitors

[@ebismusic8813]

Yes much nicer cam position thanks Dale

[@michaeltee5453]

Dale why is it necessary to have a signal just above the station monitors on the wall when there is a signal just inside the tunnel.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

2 reasons. 1 it acts as a repeater signal. But the main purpose is for station staff to see when we have a clear signal ( when they are helping dispatch trains). Plus years ago it would be so the train guard could see when it was time to depart the station

[@michaeltee5453]

Dale many thanks for that explanation and the prompt reply

[@DarrenSaw]

The new camera position works great!

[@williammansell9883]

Hi dale, good vid as always. the sound is coming out of both of my speakers. shame about York Rd; the new trains may have better lights. also, there is a driver who signs in as "Cheeky" filming on your line, he is using a torch, positioned in the cab somewhere, which he switches off as he comes into a platform, and back on when he leaves, hope he does not spoil it for you, and others, and deprive us of your company.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I was only aware of one other recording on this line. I shall have to keep an eye open for them

[@jamesrichardson4458]

Hiya Dale Thanks for another excellent video, I was wondering if cab rides for us to accompany you one trip would be allowed by TFL clearance? Have a jolly fine week and take good care mate

[@andyf750]

Great to see how Arsenal station operates on a matchday. As you say Dale, it's all well managed. Come on you Gunners!!

[@alfsallander3400]

Thanks as always, nice to see the Holloway Road closed sign. The monitors are the top one the closest to you and the bottom the one farthest away on the platform?

[@burkhardschlenkrich1870]

An awful quiet Nightshift, but a good Video from Dale: Always cheers me up😊

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Please let me know if you have any issues with the sound. I have used different software for the editing and to change the audio. It seems ok to me but I would like some feed back so that in an improve with each video

[@burkhardschlenkrich1870]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 The Sound was all right. I could hear it again on both of my Earphones, so it seems that the Problem ist solved

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

@@burkhardschlenkrich1870 thank you. I am trying to improve the way I record and edit ect as I buy new equipment. Of cause this can cause problems that I don’t know I would have like the audio. With the helpful feed back of my regular YOU LOT viewers I hope we can soon have great videos uploaded

[@johnallan4826]

Nice seeing the sign at Holloway Road

[@richardmorgan4485]

Thanks Dale yet another interesting run.A question regarding the pits on stations in the "pipe" I believe that they are there in case something or somebody falls from the platform. They are not there out in the open, I suppose they would fill with water for a start. Is there anything else that you can tell "Us lot" about the pits or the lack of them. Thanks Richard.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Not really. Not all stations have them. As you say they are known as suicide pits but apparently it also helps with drainage. I don’t know why one station has it but the next one may not

[@seanbonella]

Nice video Dale

[@litz13]

On laptop, sound is fine. Good level, and in both channels. :-)

[@michaellittlejohns7968]

Great video dale

[@MrLewis555]

Hi Dale, thanks for the extra video, I can hear you out of both speakers, and I see a few others can too. So I'm wondering if the person who told you it's only coming out of 1 might have faulty speakers! Hope you had a nice rest of the shift.

[@martinschwanke7127]

I miss my Trebor mints. Do you know you can strip off the Trebor cover and hold it in the light, you should see Robert 😀

[@crazyboy2006cashier]

@Dale have i spotted some of the monitors have changed, do the new ones give you better footage or just the same footage?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s the same view just sharper images than the older style monitors

[@equaliser2265]

Yes sound is great both speakers working.

[@marthamayabrams4991]

Hi Dale!! Do you think you could do a full day in the life when your working, I was wondering what your commute is like! Thanks 👍

[@deezjohn-zd9ku]

the sound and mic are perfectly fine now :)

[@ElmtreeLine]

Audio fine in this vid, left & right 👍

[@craigyphelan]

What are the new rectangle screens for

[@russellyoung6498]

Audio is fine on this one Dale.

[@cartographer29]

So when you have to stop at Turnham Green in the late evening, you program in the DVA accordingly. But for Caledonian Road being closed for football matches, you can just advise the DVA to skip/override the next announcement. Correct?

[@luckyflames1897]

Another great video Dale. Curious to know why the training is relatively short compared to GTR - South Eastern - LNER etc ?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The rules and regulations in national rail are more complicated than ours. Ours is about 2 weeks in the classroom. National rail is around 16 weeks I believe. Plus they have larger areas to learn. On some companies they will also learn multiple stocks

[@luckyflames1897]

Wow !! 24 weeks for me

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

My ex drove for GTR. In all it took her almost 2 years to do training. At the time I think she had to learn 4 or 5 stocks. Some of it was delayed due to no instructor available after hers had a heart attack. Maybe it was her driving that caused it 🤣

[@luckyflames1897]

Brilliant Dale. 🤣🤣🤣

[@svetlanarocha]

Dale, how many stations on the Piccadilly line, have red signals at them? And then change to Green when the train arrives?

[@TheLondonTransportDroid]

What’s happening to the Down Street sidings video? Would you also be able to leave the train and go for a comfort break there and take video of the disused platforms and corridors and station? Or drivers are not allowed to do this?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The last 8 times I have had the down street duty it has been cancelled. I’m sure I will have to go in there at some point. The sidings are separate from the station so we are not able to walk around the station. To get out of the sidings for any reason power would have to be switched off

[@stuartsamuel8791]

Excellent videa as always. Just a question please:- Why do you have to slow down to 5mph passing the starter of station you've been told not to stop at?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

One reason is how the signal sections work the other is if there are people on the platform they are expecting all trains to stop so avoids accidents. There are stations we can do 25 mph through

[@stuartsamuel8791]

Thank you

[@WildWildWeasel]

Ello Dale, hope you're doing well, I just got home and I'm watching your upload right now. What's your favorite brand of mints? Do you have a fave brand or do you just go with what's in stock when you get them? Greetings from Venezuela.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I usually have sugar free smints

[@robobrien1046]

The sound is perfect Dale well done ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

Thanks for the bonus 😊

[@philipsutton5652]

Nice little bonus 👌 Out of interest how was your free takeaway from the last video?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It was ok thank you. Some rice and other little bits

[@stuartharris2165]

I have sound out of both apeakers but seems a little quieter than normal Dale.

[@Lineonthedials]

COYG!

[@martinschwanke7127]

Trebors helped me give up smoking. horrible habit. Thanks always for a great viewing. you have a good fan in Zac the new driver. 😄

[@stephenrice4554]

Nice to see you mid week , pop round with your train any time . 👍☕

[@FU2Max]

Great video. Problem with the mic is it seems to be mono, its a tad jarring.

[@quintuscrinis]

Train 352? How many drivers would the train usually have over it's 17 hours 53 minutes service?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

No idea I would guess at least 6-7. That’s assuming every one is driving it around 3 hrs at a time. Some may drive it a lot less time

[@quintuscrinis]

@dalecharmantravels8057 Thank you for a reply, and sorry, I realise that it's probably not a question that matters much to you. Just me being a data/timetable nerd. 😅 Thank you for the brilliant videos - great to see the view from the cab of the best train in the world.

[@StevenHuntington]

What video editing software do you use, Dale? I used to use Windows Live Movie Maker that was for Windows 7, but it still works up to Windows 11.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Mostly iMovies but also starting to try cap cut on some videos

[@LondonBuses132]

Hi Dale! How is the piccalilly line? Also are you excited for 24/74 stock?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m off today but I’m sure it’s coping with out me 🤣🤣. I wouldn’t say excited but I am looking forward to having a go on one. Although I hate learning new things. Plus I know the computers will cause no end of problems

[@LondonBuses132]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 🤣🤣 that's true, loving the content btw,

[@Westlondontransportguy7045]

I’m sure this is the first time we have seen you pass a closed station also Caledonian road is gonna be closed for a few days