On The Trams with TubeMapper Luke

Got chatting to TubeMapper Luke last week and was astonished to realised that he'd never ridden the Trams before or taken photos of them! So we decided to hang out for the day, and ride the Trains - Trams - Traims all day, and take some photos and video as we went. This is what happened ....
Find Luke's amazing photos of the transport network on his website here: tubemapper.com/
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#trams #croydontrams #tubemapper

[@geofftech2]

Remember when KZbin used to do Polls? But no more! Bah …. So use this thread. What’s better - Trams or DLR?

[@Super_Trainspotter]

you can still do polls on community tab

[@collectivelyimprovingtrans2460]

DLR, you can look out the front and pretend you’re driving

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Trams are fun

[@martawnek2302]

TRAMS ARE GOOD🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@raphaelnikolaus0486]

They both are quirky in their own rights. They both have their sensible reason of being. Can't compare. Are they even different anyway? The vehicles used on the trams are so-called Light-rail vehicles (LRV's). The vehicles used on the DLR - the oldest ones that is - were transferred to the Essen Stadtbahn (mix of Tram, Tram-Train, Light-rail, Underground and Interurban) system. The ones on the London Trams - CR4000 - are derivatives of the first low-floor "generation" used on the Cologne Stadtbahn system - K4000. And the ones used on the Manchester Metrolink - M5000 - are derivatives of the first modern high-floor vehicles used on the Cologne Stadtbahn system - K5000.

[@jacksonmacmanus1001]

Luke: "End of the Line" Geoff: "Good name for a series"

[@philipdeacon5186]

Luke has a great eye and knows exactly what image he is after. A very gifted photographer .

[@Gribbo9999]

Luke's grin is infectious. I find myself smiling and feel cheered up just looking at him. Thanks!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

A special round of applause to TubeMapper Luke for giving us some iconic shots of Geoff at the opening of the Bond Street Elizabeth Line Station.

[@collectivelyimprovingtrans2460]

Luke is a hilarious guy, I love him

[@trainboy5829]

I must say, I’ve met him irl, and I agree

[@tubemapper]

My daughter doesn't think I'm funny lol!

[@FouiAnimations]

​​@@tubemapper Children never find their dad funny.

[@jamesrichardson476]

It's your duty as a father to embarrass your kids - especially your daughter if you have one which, happily, I do. Dad jokes are an essential part of this ....😁

[@rogink]

This guy is very likeable, but. I like to think I can take good photos. I'm impulsive, so I wait for the opportunity and - god willing - I have my camera available. The 'but' is that I have no artistry or creativity, so I can't think of a great shot in advance. This guy is annoying because he has the foresight to do this. That shot with the chimneys and everything else grey, apart from the green of the tram, was pure genius.

[@MaJoRMJR]

When you find something that you enjoy as much as Luke enjoys tube photography, you're winning at life, I hope you all find such enjoyment in yours, we all need more enjoyment during our limited time on this amazing planet

[@fredsmith6725]

Love the way you said "current" at the Ampere tram stop.👏😁

[@raphaelnikolaus0486]

Much love and appreciation for Luke (and his work)

[@andyhessey]

Luke comes across as such a genuine, charasmatic guy who loves what he does. Top video!

[@Robslondon]

Luke’s a top guy; love his work.

[@riddypr]

Just like Geoff, Luke just looks like he LOVES doing what he does. And as a photographer myself, it warms my heart to see other photographers just enjoying their craft. It's also great to see Luke rediscover the wonders of the Tram, like he entered Wonderland.

[@tubemapper]

It is like being in wonderland... tramland!

[@moogmike1]

Luke is a really fun guy, Geoff please do some more videos with him, the pair of you 'bounce' off each other really well.

[@Northstander]

A shared day on the DLR, which is clearly Luke's passion, would be a great follow up to this video...just saying!

[@Lemonhead209]

@@Northstander That would be superb.

[@EElgar1857]

Luke is wonderful, and a fine photographer!

[@tubemapper]

Much appreciated Edward

[@trainboy5829]

All the tram stops, all of them

[@Sasha-1313]

Luke’s enthusiasm makes me happy.

[@derbytrainfan6437]

Luke comes across as such a nice guy. That infectious smile and genuine love for photography and Train(m)s. Great video, more appearances from Luke please Geoff!!

[@LarryZero]

Lovely to meet both Luke and yourself with my family on the Wimbledon tram platform. A serendipitous moment for us on Wednesday evening! Been tuned in since the 'All The Stations' days and found your YT content enjoyable 😊

[@PetertheRock.]

Luke is a star! Rock on!

[@cdeldn2012]

great video and what a LEGEND TubeMapper Luke is!

[@tubemapper]

Many thanks 😊

[@stevieinselby]

It's fascinating to listen to Luke explain what he's looking for in a photo, and how he can envision what time of day and what weather will work best in each setting - a skill that I would love to have the time (and patience!) to develop.

[@tubemapper]

Thanks Stevie

[@jabbertwardy]

I love Luke's commitment to symmetry in his compositions, both horizontal and vertical!

[@SamSitar]

Luke's photos are impressive.

[@tubemapper]

Ah thanks so much 😍

[@Sim0nTrains]

Well this was fun fun fun on the tram tram tram, great banter and need more puddles! Nice to see TubeMapper as well.

[@SunshineGaming69]

Geoff, love the content. Please can you do more videos with tubemapper Luke. He is amazing👍

[@a11oge]

What a fascinating video to watch Luke in action. I love his photos, very inspirational to any photographer. I have given his books and calendars as Xmas presents and everybody is delighted to receive them. Follow him on Twitter.

[@goldencabbage45]

what a legend luke is i have had his calendar for the past 3 years and they never fail to make me smile

[@zitzong]

Luke looks so happy. I reckon he is extra happy because he is in the same video as Geoff.

[@WolfmanWoody]

Luke takes some fabulous photos. Brilliant!😁

[@josephfranklin7711]

Luke!!! You're a legend. Love your book! Thank you for a great video, Geoff.

[@sjokomelk]

A tram-train is a real thing. There are trams in German cities that are trams inside the city center, but then they use the mainline rail network and share tracks with normal "heavy" trains outside the cities.

[@jwuertz7101]

Luke's enthusiasm is infectious! Great video. Can't wait to see his after dark series.

[@philipbrailey]

Great video with two fantastic characters.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m LIVING for Geoff trying to capture a rainbow 🌈

[@acps110]

That was a whole lot of fun! You two have great energy with each other.

[@SupernovaeTech]

Absolutely loved seeing Luke on the channel. I'm excited to get out and get some good shots this weekend

[@joermnyc]

Great seeing Luke again, his photography is brilliant.

[@just_aaron]

Gotta love the Croydon Trams

[@shodan2958]

What's great about this video is it gives me photography ideas and is also centred on public transport. Nice two in one here for me. Will definitely be checking out Luke's work. 👍

[@PauldeSwardt]

Luke is a breath of fresh air, such enthusiasm....😎

[@TransportThings]

I do photography at school as a GCSE subject, all I can say this left me with some great Ideas!

[@TwoGardensHomestead]

Me and my daughter went down and rode the trams for the first time today! Great fun and what an amazing route. We honestly had so much fun running up and down the route today! Thanks Geoff for the inspiration!!😃

[@ChrisGBusby]

After watching this I HAD to order Luke's books. Totally amazing, go get them!

[@tubemapper]

Thanks Chris

[@michaelbruchas6663]

I love Luke + his great photography!

[@cardbaudit]

I thought when the clouds were breaking and the sun came through we were going to get a Trainbow.

[@runeodin7237]

You must mean a traimbow 🙃

[@michellebell5092]

I so loved this video, my new fave Geoff video. And great to have Luke along . I think we should have more with him taking his super photos , especially the puddle ones . And Traims, surely it’s now Croydon’ Traimlink . Finally, a cameo appearance of the 407, my local, bus. Perfect

[@alanbutler9627]

I like Luke! Please include him in more of your videos..

[@GreenJimll]

Luke gives a whole new perspective on public transport. Interesting stuff.

[@stephencloak7502]

This was a great fun video. Thanks Luke it was lovely to see a photographers perspective on everyday places.

[@whyyoulidl]

Thx Geoff and Luke - really enjoyed accompanying you both from my armchair!

[@NeillyVille]

To the Trams!

[@703kan]

To the triams

[@kevinw8258]

What a fun video😊 Great to see Luke, I love his photos and his enthusiasm.

[@martenkats6915]

Brilliant video. I've been following Luke ever since you did that lockdown quiz with him as a guest host. I love his work.

[@humphreychannel582]

This video really put a smile on my face the whole time. I wish london had more traims

[@ashfuller3480]

I'm just catching up on videos I've missed. Luke is a LEGEND!

[@RingwayManchester]

This was fun. I wish tube mapper had a channel too! Great stuff guys.

[@tubemapper]

Hello! I have a channel but haven't posted much on it yet! 😀

[@RingwayManchester]

@@tubemapper great! I hope you do!

[@137Rita]

Luke is great so it's lovely to see you both together. And (completely off-topic) I'm having a short visit to London so took my first ever ride on the Elizabeth Line - and thanks to you then went to the TfL shop to buy a pair of purple moquette socks 😆💜🚊🧦

[@dtvfan24]

great work by Geoff, Croydon trams are true gem in London transport system. Tubemapper Luke is such a amazing guy, love his passion and photographic work is so on point and very awesome top shots

[@stevetheboss184]

as someone that lives in croydon the trams are the best

[@mdhazeldine]

Great colab. Can't believe he's not been on the trams since they were red! Regarding the W's. Geoff your nerdiness never ceases to make me smile.

[@MattCamelly]

Love your videos and Luke's photos!

[@alexb__4133]

I love the CR2000 trams because of it's inverters sounds. It always reminds me of the old of the Viennese Type T Interesting Fact: These are the predecessor of the Flexity Swift on which the CR2000 Trams are based on.

[@simonkalavazides6422]

I love the Traim idea

[@TransportForLuka]

I was hoping you make another video with Luke and you did it! Thanks Geoff.

[@Luluxxxx]

Geoff, your friends are always so mild mannered and lovely! 💚💛🧡

[@rosebreeds5057]

Fun fun fun

[@ritchiehenshaw9075]

Luke is a joy

[@iamironman00]

As someone who lives at New Addington tram stop and a boyfriend who lives at Addiscoombe/Blackhorse Lane, if you ever need a tour of that end of the tram map then let us know! The trams are a severely underrated mode of transport and only ever really used by locals. Honestly one of the best modes of transports London has. (My boyfriend fangirled so badly at the Blackhorse Lane segment 😂)

[@tubemapper]

Hahaha. If you or your boyfriend have any info, favourite views or tips about the Tram line please get in touch. My website details are in the video description . You can contact me through there. I'd love to have a frequent user of the tram share their vision with me!

[@kiwitripreportsofficial]

3:15 Tramlink has 2 vehicles in their fleet. The one with the curvy W is the CR4000, and the one with the pointy W is the Variobahn.

[@trainspotting_hildesheim3245]

This video has such a happy vibe to it, really liked it 😊

[@adriangiddins6065]

Your both mad !!..... Love it !

[@SaturnCanuck]

Luke is an excellent shooter. My fav part was near the beginning when the old lady let the doors close, then she hot the button to open them. Classic

[@brettpalfrey4665]

Some great photos..but all that ground level stuff, just inches fromm the puddles made me very nervous! I am not sure that I would trust my cameras that close to water...Great video, Geoff and Luke!

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent banter between you to👍 i like both

[@tomgruitt6563]

They are amazing Luke!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Love this video Luke is so funny to watch.

[@mikekaraoke]

Love your videos mate, was only in Elmers End + around that way last month, some would argue though that Croydon is in Surrey + Elmers End/ Beckenham are in Kent in Borough of Bromley! I also did send you a message on Twitter few weeks back! I'm in Kent right between Dartford/Bexleyheath!

[@nodakjak]

You really should have some sort of competition where one lucky viewer gets to hang with you on a video. Your level of excitement is catchy!

[@leecheesman7007]

Luke is king of the puddle shot 👑 💧 and a fun guy to watch and hear

[@gh1851]

Geoff and Luke having fun fun fun on the tram tram trams, I like it 👍

[@donsharpe5786]

I wull look forward to Luke's pictures

[@jacquelineharrod6386]

A wonderful posting. You are both great fun.(And the DLR is a definite favourite for me).

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Very entertaining. I really love the colourful feathers in Like's hat! Hmmm... DLR vs Trams vs Underground? It has to be 1) Underground, 2) Trams, 3) DLR!

[@raphaelnikolaus0486]

Nice buffer shot!

[@jakestechden]

The new DLR trains are 1000% more photogenic imo... They look amazing!

[@lauragadisauskaite1619]

I like both. Dlr is my favourite but I love the trams a lot.

[@guillaumemaurice3503]

Thank you both for sharing this video that was very interesting and fascinating. I really enjoyed it.

[@ZaphodHarkonnen]

An angle to celebrate this video that I’ve not seen mentioned. Fans of trains, trams, public transport in general are overwhelmingly white and male. Geoff platforming someone that isn’t that in the same way he’d show anyone else is a great thing to see. You can also see something similar in the way Geoff increasingly highlights accessibility stuff.

[@johnrafferty8087]

New Addington is lovely at night 😍

[@tubemapper]

Is it really? If you have any snaps of if please send me a pic. My contact details are on my website in the video description

[@sarahlouise7163]

you are like two eight year old boys 😆 SO EXCITED

[@dirtywaterpj_dj]

Ah, I’ve been enjoying Luke’s photos on Instagram. Good to see the man himself. He seems like a excellent chap.

[@anthonylloyd6094]

The tunnel by Lloyd Park makes for some nice photos.

[@MikeNovember1895]

Spent some time on Luke's website. Amazing content and great photos. Very nice.

[@HenrysAdventures]

I wish London had more trams!

[@Jimyjames73]

Looks like fun 😀🚂🚂🚂

[@davidstone408]

Great to see a colab with Luke love his work

[@jamieknight989]

Get yourself a girl who looks at you the way Luke looks at Geoff ❤❤❤

[@theresabradley4716]

Luke’s hat is cool 😎

[@SetaProductionsRBLX]

I LOVE THE CR4000 SOUNDS