GWR Bristol Express (Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington) - DRIVERS EYE VIEW

[@bendarling5573]

In a just world, thoroughly prepared, informative videos like this would have millions of views. I don’t know whether all the clips are filmed by you on different days, or different people on the same day, but the footage from outside really adds to the video. Something tells me you already knew a lot of the information you told us without having to look it up! Many thanks. PS - Thanks to you or whoever it was who bothered walking along the Thames to get the footage at the bridge at South Stoke! A pleasant Ridgeway ramble on a nice day, to be fair.

[@DistrictDriver]

Some companies would charge £20 for a video like this with the excellent commentary! As a former GW driver (many years ago!) I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you!

[@BernieHolland-w4l]

I completely agree with all the praise that has been showered upon you in presenting such a wonderful video by so many grateful viewers. I would just like to add that I believe that if Mr Brunel saw what has been done to transform his historic achievements of the 19th century in this 21st century, he would applaud all of this - because he was a far-sighted visionary whose ideas were often far ahead of the technology available during his lifetime of just 53 years. The time effort and research expended by you in so generously offering us the gift of this free cab ride is deeply appreciated - thank you !

[@longlivecaptainswing5360]

I am recovering from covid and this was exactly the content needed. Thoroughly enjoyed the commentary and historical context provided.

[@Sarah_270]

Get well soon x

[@nigelworth4473]

Very, very good - interesting commentary as well as the cutaways. Thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@orris1949]

This is one of the best cab ride videos I have seen. An excellent, well delivered commentary full of interesting information. The addition of line side shots at appropriate points was a marvellous idea. The notation of various points en-route was very good too. Thanks.

[@PhilipGeoghegan-mx5qz]

Yes I second that.

[@garavental]

The commentary and the quality of the video were superb! Thank you!

[@daveelliott5855]

There's two good videos like this on the Tyne and Wear Metro if you haven't seen them already.

[@claphamspur]

This brought back happy memories of travelling home to London from Bristol University. Thank you - this video is a KZbin treasure.

[@WhatsInAName222]

I have ‘driven’ this route on the Train Simulator so I really enjoyed this video. Terrific commentary.

[@anthonyglee1710]

Fantastic! The UK are lucky to have such a great railway network. Shame about the Beeching cuts, very shortsighted. Proud of Brunel.

[@mazariqbal9514]

I've just travelled to London from Bristol without a ticket, the ride was 1 class too...love the video...

[@drdoolittle5724]

Super super super, commentary plus notes are best ever seen, thank you very much!

[@linesided]

All I know is that these videos have been a blessing in lock-down. Thank you for the diversion.

[@elliotgane3239]

I always love to see loads of train drivers because it is good communication with other drivers

[@amsmith123]

Thanks, one of the best train commentaries out there, very informative. Can't wait to see more.

[@amsmith123]

My dad worked for British Rail for 40yrs, I grew up an avid trainspotter in the 70s.

[@grahamnancledra7036]

42-43 years ago I travelled non stop from Bristol Temple Meads to Paddington on a brand new IC125. If I have no other claim to fame this was one.

[@mark5439]

I drive on the disrictt line and find myself watching this sort of video often. I have to say that the brilliant commentary made this the best video I have seen. good job !!!

[@train_paul9478]

Thank you for your kind words. The district line is one to film in the future if it is at all possible 🥳

[@mark5439]

@@train_paul9478how does one send a pm here?

[@train_paul9478]

@@mark5439 there isn’t pm on KZbin however you may pm me on Twitter or gmail. 😃👍🏻

[@MikeGMcDermott]

That former London Overground class 315 EMU seen dragged behind the Rail Operations Group class 37 at Acton Main Line would have been on the course of its one-way journey from Ilford EMU depot to the Simms Group metal recycling facility at Newport Dock in South Wales.

[@marvwatkins7029]

The occasional external views of run bys are another unique, and appreciated feature.

[@DrivermanO]

This was really enjoyable, particularly enhanced by the well presented and informative commentary - and no music! I liked the insertions of views of the various interesting parts of the line from outside the train. What was really fascinating was that all the trees in insertions had magically grown leaves! But that was a good thing - the views are better, but with no leaves on drivers eye film, you can see more of the lineside features - very clever!

[@Clive1953]

Thanks to Paul and the Team for another great video and full of imformation

[@dreadnaught3894]

Excellent . . . .factual commentary. . . . Stations visually identified . . . .a keeper for sure. Thanks - wish you well.

[@bgmckeown]

Great video, love the additional clips you have added in.

[@CycloneGU]

The backhoe loader at 25:32 is instantly recognized by many a Train Simulator player. We see them dotted all the time around pretty much every route (not just in the UK) through that. Doesn't look like that one, though. Also, I watch PTGRail videos. I think I can safely say I see a similar commentary style with all of the external shots. I am trying to do a series myself where I also go for periodic external shots.

[@TheJohnscot]

The running commentary is much appreciated. Thank you.

[@firestarteronyoutube5542]

Fun fact to any readers as of October 2024: The Ashley Hill station, as seen in 6:36, has now been re-opened, named Ashley Down, which is served by a hourly GWR service in each direction. There are two platforms, both of which are on the "relief" lines.

[@G1IXE]

Thank you Paul for a lovely video I live very close to stapleton road station my grand farther was a train driver for LMS he had 5 sons all worked on the railway. thank you

[@ramonwilliams5721]

Having my second look at this video, as a ex steam Fireman/Driver enjoyed it very much🚂🚂🚂

[@davidlovell2917]

Great video great commentary only just seen this video really enjoyed it

[@kenstevens5065]

Really enjoyable post with well edited content. Thank you so much.

[@msparry1]

Truly excellent. I look forward to more

[@lolaengelbrecht5199]

Greetings from South Africa and thank for a fantastic video with such informative commentary. Best wishes from Andre and Lola Engelbrecht

[@derricklewis5397]

This remarkably produced! well done mate!

[@javierguidounicaud6621]

Thank you for this video concerning nice cab ride and also for the way to present it. With the sunny day it will be better.👍

[@Ron-u1z]

Excellent video. Very knowledgeable and good presentation skills. Subbed.

[@paulmark63]

Love this channel best one ever keep up the great work. Paul in Orpington

[@paulmark63]

Are you planning to do any more cab views ones ?

[@train_paul9478]

I am indeed, plenty more to come in the future. Always happy for suggestions

[@paulmark63]

Paddington to Plymouth. Paddington to Hereford. London Bridge to uckfield Tonbridge to Redhill and oxford to Paddington and Marylebone

[@alanlewis9996]

Excellent commentry. One of the best and interesting cab rides

[@richardcross4493]

Excellent video. quality throughout, I was particularly impressed with the amount of information as well as the commentary, very professional. Please can we have more.

[@marshallwestley8100]

Excellant. The historical facts were amazing. Particularly impressed by the off train clips - I would have liked a shot (even a still photo) of the first bridge across the M4, the iconic pale blue bridge that every car traveller will know near Bristol. Well done.

[@davidrice2862]

Beautifully produced especially incorporating a road trip for colour.

[@vloglulufauzan]

MasyaAlloh tream di inggris sangat keren sekali kawan..trimakasih sharingnya..video yang bagus sekali

[@manmeetsinghmahajan6183]

I enjoyed a lot.Excellent narration.

[@mitchellhurd8958]

Absolutely fantastic - thanks for sharing 🙂👍! I watched it in bits. Very handy if I need a way to get myself off to sleep.

[@keithdonnellan5564]

Great video. Also very educational. Thanks 10/10

[@daveelliott5855]

Worked a lot on this line and Reading was my first job as a Coss when we had to replace several hundred square meters of platform 8 (if I remember correctly) slabs in 2005. Was there when they shut Reading Station down for a while after a major incident in London which turned out to be the tragic 7/7 bombings. A very enjoyable video and informative as expected. Many thanks.

[@marvwatkins7029]

The new centenary mast designs I for one find rather attractive.

[@benblumenstein7656]

Enjoyed the trip and the history!!! Thank You!!!!

[@paulwinterbourne1865]

Great video and narration, just one correction about the old Filton Station platforms just North of Filton Abbey Wood. This was the old Filton station. It remained open until Abbey Wood station opened to replace it in 1996

[@grahamwhite6336]

Brilliant knowledge of the Great Western line and video

[@johnkeepin7527]

Around Foxhall Junction, you mentioned that the access to Didcot Power station is now closed, but the newer Didcot Power station (Didcot B) is still operational, being gas fired. A couple of points worth noting about Didcot A (the old coal fired one) is that the layout at Foxhall was optimised for the earlier arrangement of coal delivered from the Nottinghamshire field, via Oxford, but in the late 1980s the decision was made to use imported coal (from Colombia) via Avomnouth docks, which led to the 4 track section between Challow and Wantage (which we passed along with nothing on the newer roads). This was done to cope with the need to deal with enhanced freight in parallel with 125 mph services.

[@nanba25]

Alternating outside -or trackside views with cabview is a great idea ! I especially like the extensive comments, technical as well as historical, and the essential captions for locations or diverging lines (an exemple to follow…)

[@Blaulicht1120]

Finally some modern day footage from Bristol Temple Meads. Comments are very informative! The only negative part is that it is filmed in grey weather. It would look much more impressive in sunny day. Greets from LV. ;)

[@droge192]

Breathtakingly thorough, interesting and professional production. Well done!

[@jeremypreece870]

A great video. Several of the places that we see passing through have specific memories for me. I have to smile about the winter scenes inside the cab, but every time that we see shots of the exterior it looks like mid summer. Probably not shot on the same day I think. :)

[@470danadidas]

Great video. Very professional and the narration is excellent. Always wanted to see a driver's eye view of the route .

[@MrDavil43]

Just spent an hour plus of my morning enjoying this. The historical narrative was most interesting, but occasionally showing a map to indicate locations and branch line destinations would be useful.

[@MrPenquite]

Brilliant video and so informative excellent keep it up!

[@duainesimpson274]

Thank you! Such amazing historical GWR. Loved it

[@Shadow78UK]

Brilliant thanks for uploading

[@jessicamorgan3073]

Thanks for a fab video

[@acengduyungfishing3189]

Oke kereta Express dengan kecepatan tinggi keren sekali sukses selalu bos ku 👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@ramonwilliams5721]

I to enjoyed you video very much,and the narration was very informative, I to am a ex steam fireman and driver.kind regards

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

Excellent , tho did notice Blue Sky when camera was outdoors stationary , Grey in Cab . Ha Ha

[@Blueforlifefry]

Well put together, very enjoyable

[@baedenwilliams8291]

2:33 May I have your attention, please. Please note to ensure a timely departure, train doors will be locked shut up to 40 seconds before departure. Thank you.

[@edwinread6128]

Great video very enjoyable

[@ChangesOneTim]

Excellent video, thanks. Without wires these sets can't climb Filton Bank like the Vomiters can! A couple of points of interest: i) The Badminton line was extremely 'challenging' to construct and almost bankrupted the main contractor. The heavy cutting and tunnelling is through clay beds as well as the Cotswold limestone, with springs and watercourses all over the place. From time to time a fortune has had to be spent on the line's drainage ever since! ii) 40:18 - note the 110mph speed sign. Previously Reading-Swindon was 125mph all the way, but this short 110mph had to be imposed because the proximity of the road overbridge (a listed structure) to the two LCs (closure refused by Steventon locals) means an OLE contact wire gradient that's too steep for 125mph.

[@nathansrailwayphotography8125]

Great video

[@marvwatkins7029]

What doesn't this young man know about the rail lines and rolling stock of Britain? Very little, one expects. Paul is excellent as a narration guide for cab views. He provides interesting commentary without overdoing it and thus 'ruining' the view and ride. No other cab ride vids I've seen do this. (I wish more would do it. It comes across as more professional.)

[@jamesdoyle8442]

Love your video 👍👍👍

[@ZZ-tw1eh]

really great and informative

[@Great_WesternTVFan]

Nice funky music at the beginning

[@andrewhowe555]

Absolutely brilliant mate. The effort that has gone into this is amazing. Going to binge watch the rest of your channel. Hopefully more routes when you are able, A first class trip! 🙏😊❤️🚂

[@НиколайСалтыков-е1р]

Интересно было посмотреть видео!

[@richardhunt304]

Great video-very interesting-thanks.

[@MattyEngland]

Top work sir. 👍

[@DarthTrotter]

Looking forward to this.

[@marvwatkins7029]

A handsome train in its dark green.

[@jamesdoyle8442]

Very interesting 😀

[@marvwatkins7029]

Winter (more or less) from the cab, whilst run bys are miraculously in the late Spring or Summer. A most odd climate indeed.

[@gfall4389]

Excellent stuff!

[@JaiaShshs]

I go to Bristol, to get to Dartmouth to see my aunt. It is the biggest staition I have seen, and I’m going next year.

[@sadelsor]

Goring was where the water troughs were for the steam locomotives, the Newbury line branched off just after Didcot station, not Moreton Cutting, Milton was where the Polar Star came off the tracks, Moreton Cutting was where we put our halfpennies on the down main and made pennies out of them, took the to Dix's shop in South Moreton and blocked up the chewing gum machine.

[@richardwillcox3571]

Excellent

[@geoffreymartin2764]

Thanks Paul. Doing a great job as usual. Pity you could not fix the weather.🏳‍🌈

[@peterwhitaker4038]

excellent researched history throughout. can you do manchester to Liverpool in same format?

[@Listenerandlearner870]

It's perfect. Perhaps you could mention the linespeed changes as they occur.

[@silentflier5144]

Didcot, Newbury& Southampton used to branch off right at 41:20. The trackbed is now the road past Asda's car park (Map - www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=452960&Y=190140&A=Y&Z=115&ax=453235&ay=190185)

[@tanyaalvis7080]

excellent and lots of info

[@KIRBZVIDS]

Swindon acsess to bmw used to Pressed Steel when the lines where used now them lines are only used for emr recycling 😁 and great video im actuly on the same train as im watching this haha

[@donsharpe5786]

There used to be a static steam engine, which went under the name of Jane and Shannon, at Wantage Road station in the 1950s, which went under the name of Jane and Shannon, which was used on the Wantage tramway. It may have been moved to Taunton later although I have no idea what. happened to it after that.

[@phuongquetoi9051]

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[@brettjones5041]

HEADS UP MATE . TOP VID

[@geoffreystevens663]

That is quite some video. VWD indeed!

[@saanzacs]

Well shot, how did you achieve this?

[@markfinney4157]

The commentary is very informative, a pity the cab windscreen has fuzzed the picture quality on what appears to be a dull cloudy day.

[@pritamkoli]

Five star coverage

[@avpmobi]

I vaguely remember going on the last passenger train from Southampton to Swindon via Andover which I read was 9th Sept 1961. I would have been 6.

[@BernieHolland-w4l]

The would have been on the old Midland & South Western Junction Railway - what an amazing heritage line that would have made if it had survived !

[@jeffreyhughesmbe]

An excellent video in every respect. Any chance of venturing west to Carmarthen and even Milford Haven?

[@train_paul9478]

Fingers crossed I do, it was one of my hoped for lines 🤞🏻

[@michaell1751]

5 star video