Trains at Wembley Stadium (Chiltern) 14/07/2020

[@geoffbarry9540]

Quickest 19 minutes I've spent on KZbin for some time - watching with total fascination what is basically a commuter passenger-only line. Chiltern travellers must love their super-clean, apparently super-punctual railway. The success the franchise has achieved is totally deserved. I compare these sights and other uploads of the line with the old Video 125 "Chiltern Take 2" dvd and just marvel at the improvements and developments that have taken place.

[@StarlifeStudios]

Wow! Thanks Geoff, I'm not sure that my video deserves the generous credibility that you have given it but I always work my hardest to make sure that the video demonstrates the environment and the trains at the station I visit. I also like to think of my videos as mileposts in time that one day you can look back on and think of how things have changed both for technology and the trains/stations. I absolutely agree that Chiltern Railways is one of the best examples of development and punctuality.

[@notnjx1610]

Excellent video! Didn't realise how fast these trains plough through, worth taking a visit to one day I suppose!

[@Nayson]

Trains will be doing about 85 through the platforms if they are running on greens. London bound they will be slowing down for the 70mph restriction at Neasden junction, country bound they will be accelerating up towards 100 which they tend to reach somewhere by Northolt Park.

[@duainesimpson274]

Wow, ! Incredible. Chiltern in action 🚂

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Duaine! There is plenty of variety on the chiltern mainline but I don’t feel this line gets the appreciation it should.

[@JacobsTrainVideos]

Brilliant video! Want to visit Wembley Stadium when I'm next in London.

[@westy6214]

Nice work, I have realised a common theme on the 168s is that the lower section of the front seems to be frequently damaged.

[@StarlifeStudios]

Yes I’m not sure why this is the case but they certainly seem to take a lot of hits compared to some of the other Turbostars.

[@oliverblake1889]

@@StarlifeStudios Its because theyre made of weak fibreglass which breaks when it hits anything

[@robertmwamba7971]

That is a LONGEST 8 cars on the class 165! Great vid! 😀

[@StarlifeStudios]

Yes it was! I'm fairly sure that it is currently the longest planned formation on Chiltern Railways although the siding has room for 10 coaches! Thanks for the support Robert, it is appreciated 👍

[@Neillan]

Man, these trains don't stop flying! Love to see them moving that fast, it's not an uncommon sight in the US either but on most commuter lines they're often speed reduced. Excellent video on an seldom covered station!

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Neillan, I’d love to come to the US North East at some point to video some fast trains especially the new acella express, it looks awesome! 😃

[@Neillan]

@@StarlifeStudios Oh yeah, the Avelia should be entering revenue service this fall, exciting stuff!

[@duainesimpson274]

Really good! One of my favourite’s. Thank you

[@StarlifeStudios]

Mine too! It is such as shame the Chiltern Mainline doesn't get the respect it deserves, Ill see if I can feature it a bit more in 2021..

[@duainesimpson274]

@@StarlifeStudios I will be greatly anticipating it.. Always amazing work

[@theimperialist2686]

Another excellent railway video.

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thank you so much 😀

[@copilotconrad]

This channel is underrated

[@StarlifeStudios]

Hi WsApt, The channel is growing faster than it has ever done so I'm hoping that during 2021, I can reach out to even more viewers. Until then, I hope you enjoyed what you watched :)

[@copilotconrad]

@@StarlifeStudios Really enjoyed it all. Good work and keep it up!

[@copilotconrad]

@@StarlifeStudios Really enjoyed it all. Good work and keep it up!

[@ejc7129]

Great video 😎👍🏽 Hell of a dip in that station at both ends? 🤔 Nice to see the class 68. I’ve been meaning to take a ride behind the 68 between Marylebone and Birmingham, but with this CV19 and other things, I haven’t had a chance yet.

[@StarlifeStudios]

It is a dip isnt it! I was going to say that maybe the station was lowered to allow the new bridge to pass but the station pre-dates the bridge. Ill try and find out what the inclines are on both sides and let you know. I was hoping for more Class 68s but it didnt seem like luck was on my side, this was Chiltern's COVID timetable which is still busy!

[@ejc7129]

@@StarlifeStudios OK I have referenced my UK Railway gradient book and this was originally called “Wembley Hill” 🤔 Coming from the Marylebone direction its a 1/260 drop into the station followed by a sharp 1/100 climb out of the dip northbound. 1/100 = for every 100 foot in length the track rises by 1 foot. 1/100 is quite steep. The climb between Bristol TM and Bristol Parkway is 1/75 from Narroways Junction to Filton Abbey Wood. The Severn tunnel is 1/90 on the Welsh side and 1/100 on the English side, the steeper 1/90 decent from Wales was designed that way to favour heavy coal trains of yesteryear coming out of South Wales 😊👍🏽

[@Trainspotter11_]

Another brilliant video! I really enjoyed this :)

[@StarlifeStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Trainspotter11

[@geraiswaiya2347]

Last stop on Central Line, I think South Ruislip, is quite nice also.

[@Andrewjg_89]

The one thing I do like about is Chiltern Railways have made their trains so reliable. Including the famous silver livery on their rolling stocks including the Class 168, Class 170 and Class 172 and on the Class 68+Mk3 stocks. Whilst the Class 165 has the old livery. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiltern_Railways

[@dragonboy9506]

correct, although technically they dont have any 170s, they where renumbered to class 168/3s.

[@Andrewjg_89]

@@dragonboy9506 Ah right.

[@JohnTaylorMusicClips53]

Funny how a lot of these trains sound like a chainsaw... ;) Nice video though - love the bend towards the station

[@jamesedworthy1161]

Do Birmingham Snow Hill or Birmingham Moor Street Next. Great Video BTW

[@StarlifeStudios]

Hi James, as soon as lockdown is over, I will start to do both of those. I’ve been meaning to go to Snow Hill for a few years.

[@alfredosgaming340]

Great vid!

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Alfredo 😃

[@alfies.trains]

What camera do you use to record? The quality is stunning

[@martinharry7745]

I love 168216 trians

[@samuelwhite92]

Great vid

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thank You Samuel!

[@ttvvideos2050]

Very nice video

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks TTV 😃

[@DigitalDiabloUK]

Those 165s and 168 could do with a replacement plan. The 168s are "okay" on Long distance working, but the occasional use of the 165s shows they're really getting on.

[@StarlifeStudios]

I think the chances of the 165s reaching 2030 are slim at most. As the 168s get older, there is a good opportunity to replace the fairly mixed fleet with newly built DMUs or even Intercity spec Stadler units. I agree though - It's incredible that the 165s and 168s are used interchangeably with each other!

[@alex-rn605]

Hey! One of my local stations

[@Ron_TTE]

Great video! Never knew that 8 car 165s run on chiltern! Allways thought max was 4 (2+2) but never saw 8 (2+2+2+2)

[@StarlifeStudios]

Hi Ron, that specific diagram might be the longest they currently operate. They can certainly go bigger as the turn back siding at the end of this station still had about 2/3 cars of space! Thanks for watching 😃

[@Ron_TTE]

@@StarlifeStudios np man

[@Ron_TTE]

@@StarlifeStudios problem is might not fit on platforms

[@nathansrailwayphotography8125]

Great

[@joshuabullion5084]

Imagine going all the way to Stratford Upon Avon in a train with just two carriages that's otherwise suitable for local journeys.

[@jemimascooble]

Gooooooood!!!!!!!

[@Vk.Dane7]

Ahh i see you came here because of the depot sidings didn't you, good video still especially that 8-10 car 165

[@StarlifeStudios]

Maybe 😉 I believe this station maybe changed a fair bit due to HS2 but I guess we will find out!

[@Vk.Dane7]

@@StarlifeStudios HS2 will be exciting to see

[@TFGtransport]

Hi Mike!

[@Ed_Gilbert]

Please do Lincoln Central next

[@StarlifeStudios]

Hi Eddie, that’s a great suggestion. I’m hoping to do it as soon as lockdown is relaxed. Thanks for watching as always 😃

[@southerntransport466]

Really nice

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thank you Mr Spring-Smith :D

[@southerntransport466]

@@StarlifeStudios ur welcome

[@miahaskurti4539]

Best Sounding Train In This Video? The Class 172!!!

[@trainsonthebrain]

Didn't realise it had so many non-stop units passing through! Really enjoyed this one again. How long does it take you on average to line up the individual chapters?

[@StarlifeStudios]

Yeah this is one of those stations which is so close to London which rarely gets any stopping trains (apart from match days). The chapters took me farrrr too long for very little benefit. I’m only doing it to see how my viewers respond.

[@tyroneholder1798]

Who else saw the class 168 going to Oxford had no taillights on, at 17:20

[@StarlifeStudios]

Ahh yes! I remember that well. I noticed it after it arrived and I tried to make my way down the platform to tell the driver, but since these trains are driver only operated, I wasn’t able to tell anyone before it left. I sent a tweet to Chiltern Railways about that service and that was the best I could do! Thanks for your comment, you are very observant! 😃

[@LordEverythingtrains]

I feel sorry for the commuters who will inevitablely have to go from London to Oxford at rush hour on a two car train

[@arnoldspottingvideos5269]

Great video mate. Nice two of the 172s and 168111 with 'Thank you NHS' logo on it. When are you 172s going to when they go from Chiltern

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Arnold. 168111 was a surprise to see on this day although I knew chiltern had branded it. I don’t think the 172s are planned to move from chiltern any time soon although I am told that another Mk3 set is being made for them though..

[@arnoldspottingvideos5269]

@@StarlifeStudios I wish DRS 68s move to Chiltern and the 82/3s DVT from TFW are gone so I want them to go with Chiltern as well.

[@garden-Railway]

1Y33 sounded like a chainsaw!

[@StarlifeStudios]

Haha! Trust me to go on a day where some workers have decided to fire up the chainsaw!

[@belgianrail1]

I subed well done

[@StarlifeStudios]

Thanks Trainspotter 222, I hope you liked what you saw :)

[@umaraaziz7121]

😊

[@dragonboy9506]

if you want videos of some scottish trains for a video, i can happily send you some, provided you give my channel a shoutout in the video you put them in. :)