It’s what we always wanted it to be. There are loads of train enthusiast films out there... but we wanted it to be full of personality. Friendship at a time of loneliness... a place you can come for a laugh... something for both him and her indoors. We’re so pleased it’s landed well with you guys x
Charley is an angel and a show stealer to boot! What a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with the HLH team, as well as the rest of us devoted fans of the London Underground!
Such a great episode once again when we don't think the fab4 can top the previous episode they do it again many thanks to Charley for the insight into the signal cabin
Loved Charley! She is so passionate and knowledgable. You guys take me to places I never thought I would find interesting, like Laura I've been hooked into the world of signalling now. Toot toot!
Hi Team what a fantastic episode, so glad this signal box has been saved, Charley explained it so well, i have so much to look for next time i am on the underground. How about Rickmansworth sometime, where they used to change to a steam loco, and it still has a water tower.
..hallo from Australia. I love your channel…I was born in Watford and used the met line into London with my dad, also lived in South Wimbledon so used that station and Wimbledon on the district line. Also worked in Covent Garden and Edgware Road so know a lot of the tube! Your explorations are great, bring so many memories back. Keep it going…and I love the chemistry between you all. So glad I’ve found you❤
I have watched this three times now because it is so fascinating and so informative. I have always had an interest in signal boxes/cabins and how they operate. You need a simulator or mock up of the cabin at the museum to teach people signal operating.
Pollock! ... No, she meant it! 😂😂🤣 You guys crack me up! Awesome episode, great to see how things have developed and operate now ... fascinating-you never fail to surprise and delight ... well done to the fantastic four!
@@alexgrundon2346 you’ve just hit on another love of mine - carry on films! I can see you taking the leading role in ‘Carry On Signalling’ with you asking ‘ where’s that train? ... anybody?’
Charley brought so much clarity to the workings of signalling. Interlocking and procedures and rythems explained so well. One thing that struck me was that there were no roundels on the outside of the building, and I didn't see any at all in the video or photos. Presumably there are on the platform furniture at least.
Charlie, you were fantastic, I hope you join them again soon. And Alex, you were like a small child on Christmas with that toot button. No one would ever sleep in that neighborhood if you were in the signal box! And did Mr. Nix get a new camera?
Hi Fab Four plus One! All the time I’ve been on the tube (many, many times!) I have never thought about signalling or that the Underground even had signal boxes - sorry cabins, like conventional railways. So this insight into the working system and operation by the wonderful and very enthusiastic Charley was an absolute revelation! Thanks to you all for another great episode and please can Charley come back to see us again? Great, too, to see Siddy fully recovered and back with us once more.
I used to work for LU at Griffith House - the office building adjacent to the station. The basement still had gear to convert 600VDC track current to 240VAC to supply the building.
This brings back memories. Some sixty years ago I regularly used Edgware Road on the way to school. There was an eastern exit reached by an overbridge and gantry (partly visible on one of your shots) , which also gave access to a back entrance from the station to the signal box for employees. I always wondered what was within and wanted to see but never got the chahce. There were also some very interesting long-disused signalling extras on the westbound platforms 3 & 4, some hatking back to the days when there were throigh trains over the Latimer Road viaduct to Olympia and also when it was possible to access the GWR suburban at Paddington.
So interesting to see, it was fully operational when I was there decades ago! The substation, covered by artwork, was commissioned in the last decade or so and brings power from the national network into the railway power supply system. No electricity, no railway, so there is a future subject for you, like signalling often taken for granted until there are problems.
This is such an interesting episode, I have always wanted to see have see one of these cabins working. The old signal box at totnes station has been converted into a cafe. I love charlie's enthusiasm and explanation of how the signals and points work. I have a becone a lover of everything about the underground and it architecture along with the history of the station whilst looking at the parts of them the public cant go too. I am trying to find the innuendo in alex wanting blow charley's whistle lol. I love love this channel as well as the londonist , the hidden secrets of the london underground on its statiions, geoff marshall and jago harzard:s channels. I eould live to go on s station tour but it might difficult as i,:m partially a trip to the trasport musium would be great. The art is beautiful a it looks like she has ecapsulated a style were art deco meet modern art.
Alex, an idea. The Edgware road cabin panel. Should be connected to a computer train sim software. Like train sim. And Charlie could do the instructions. And the public could try and operate the panel. In a real way in full service. Plus failures The cabin would need to recreated at Acton maybe. But public I think would love it.
Great episode. One question that wasn’t answered unless I missed it - how many people would typically be working in that signal box at any one time? I’d imagine it could get pretty congested!
I’m quite surprised how little windows you have over the station from the cabin. What happens if the digital system fails in theory could you take over manually?
@@alexgrundon2346 it’s easy to see why she trains others, she explains things clearly and is really open and approachable. I look forward to seeing her on another hangout soon
I thought everyone had seen this - Charlie operating the box back in 2019 - ruclips.net/video/8yYYL21661A/видео.html. Gave me so much more respect for signallers and everyone who works to keep the tube running.
What a lovely episode. Not often you get a signaller in to explain stuff to us. Like going out with a bunch of mates.
It’s what we always wanted it to be. There are loads of train enthusiast films out there... but we wanted it to be full of personality. Friendship at a time of loneliness... a place you can come for a laugh... something for both him and her indoors. We’re so pleased it’s landed well with you guys x
Charley is an angel and a show stealer to boot! What a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with the HLH team, as well as the rest of us devoted fans of the London Underground!
Charley ... Angel. I see what you did there
Such a great episode once again when we don't think the fab4 can top the previous episode they do it again many thanks to Charley for the insight into the signal cabin
Brilliant episode, loved Charley's passion in that signal box, wow, I've learned so much, once again x
Charley is so knowledgable and interesting. Proud Aunty! X
Loved Charley! She is so passionate and knowledgable. You guys take me to places I never thought I would find interesting, like Laura I've been hooked into the world of signalling now. Toot toot!
TOOTING! Nice to have you along for the ride each week, Dazzle. Frankly wouldn’t be the same without you. Have a great week
Hi Team what a fantastic episode, so glad this signal box has been saved, Charley explained it so well, i have so much to look for next time i am on the underground.
How about Rickmansworth sometime, where they used to change to a steam loco, and it still has a water tower.
..hallo from Australia. I love your channel…I was born in Watford and used the met line into London with my dad, also lived in South Wimbledon so used that station and Wimbledon on the district line. Also worked in Covent Garden and Edgware Road so know a lot of the tube! Your explorations are great, bring so many memories back. Keep it going…and I love the chemistry between you all. So glad I’ve found you❤
I have watched this three times now because it is so fascinating and so informative. I have always had an interest in signal boxes/cabins and how they operate. You need a simulator or mock up of the cabin at the museum to teach people signal operating.
Another great episode. Fascinating to get the insights from Charley who worked there.
Pollock! ... No, she meant it! 😂😂🤣
You guys crack me up! Awesome episode, great to see how things have developed and operate now ... fascinating-you never fail to surprise and delight ... well done to the fantastic four!
Couldn’t resist.... it’s like Carry on Signalman
@@alexgrundon2346 you’ve just hit on another love of mine - carry on films! I can see you taking the leading role in ‘Carry On Signalling’ with you asking ‘ where’s that train? ... anybody?’
Charley brought so much clarity to the workings of signalling. Interlocking and procedures and rythems explained so well. One thing that struck me was that there were no roundels on the outside of the building, and I didn't see any at all in the video or photos. Presumably there are on the platform furniture at least.
Charlie sounds really cool and sounds like she really knows her job, nice one 😎
Charley is an amazing person and very knowledgeable
Fascinating and hat's off the railway signal persons. So much to take in and learn. A great episode as always from a wonderful learning series.
Charlie, you were fantastic, I hope you join them again soon. And Alex, you were like a small child on Christmas with that toot button. No one would ever sleep in that neighborhood if you were in the signal box! And did Mr. Nix get a new camera?
Yes Nix was in sharp focus, wasn’t he!
Hi Fab Four plus One! All the time I’ve been on the tube (many, many times!) I have never thought about signalling or that the Underground even had signal boxes - sorry cabins, like conventional railways. So this insight into the working system and operation by the wonderful and very enthusiastic Charley was an absolute revelation! Thanks to you all for another great episode and please can Charley come back to see us again? Great, too, to see Siddy fully recovered and back with us once more.
Yes to both, Dave. Siddy’s fighting fit and Charley is now an honorary member of the team, soon to return!
@@alexgrundon2346 Thanks, Alex, that’s good news!
I used to work for LU at Griffith House - the office building adjacent to the station. The basement still had gear to convert 600VDC track current to 240VAC to supply the building.
Great video very interesting to get info on signalling keep safe and thank you.
Good Morning. This episode was my favourite so far. It was so interesting. Listening to Charly was amazing.
This brings back memories. Some sixty years ago I regularly used Edgware Road on the way to school. There was an eastern exit reached by an overbridge and gantry (partly visible on one of your shots) , which also gave access to a back entrance from the station to the signal box for employees. I always wondered what was within and wanted to see but never got the chahce. There were also some very interesting long-disused signalling extras on the westbound platforms 3 & 4, some hatking back to the days when there were throigh trains over the Latimer Road viaduct to Olympia and also when it was possible to access the GWR suburban at Paddington.
So interesting to see, it was fully operational when I was there decades ago! The substation, covered by artwork, was commissioned in the last decade or so and brings power from the national network into the railway power supply system. No electricity, no railway, so there is a future subject for you, like signalling often taken for granted until there are problems.
Ooh yes keep reminding us about this!
This is such an interesting episode, I have always wanted to see have see one of these cabins working. The old signal box at totnes station has been converted into a cafe. I love charlie's enthusiasm and explanation of how the signals and points work. I have a becone a lover of everything about the underground and it architecture along with the history of the station whilst looking at the parts of them the public cant go too. I am trying to find the innuendo in alex wanting blow charley's whistle lol. I love love this channel as well as the londonist , the hidden secrets of the london underground on its statiions, geoff marshall and jago harzard:s channels. I eould live to go on s station tour but it might difficult as i,:m partially a trip to the trasport musium would be great. The art is beautiful a it looks like she has ecapsulated a style were art deco meet modern art.
Alex, an idea. The Edgware road cabin panel. Should be connected to a computer train sim software. Like train sim. And Charlie could do the instructions. And the public could try and operate the panel. In a real way in full service. Plus failures The cabin would need to recreated at Acton maybe. But public I think would love it.
Great episode. One question that wasn’t answered unless I missed it - how many people would typically be working in that signal box at any one time? I’d imagine it could get pretty congested!
Wasn’t it a couple of people?
I’m quite surprised how little windows you have over the station from the cabin. What happens if the digital system fails in theory could you take over manually?
He very much reminds me of Geoff Marshall given the way he brings the content across.
Charley did a great job and we’ll welcome her back to the show very soon indeed.
@@alexgrundon2346 please do. She would make a great addition to the team.
@@alexgrundon2346 it’s easy to see why she trains others, she explains things clearly and is really open and approachable. I look forward to seeing her on another hangout soon
What does the continuous beep signify please?
I thought everyone had seen this - Charlie operating the box back in 2019 - ruclips.net/video/8yYYL21661A/видео.html. Gave me so much more respect for signallers and everyone who works to keep the tube running.
Charly was too nice. I just used to press the whistle until the driver finally moved his bloody train.
If somebody asked me to spell Edgware I would put an 'e' between g and w. Any idea why it is spelt this way? 🏳🌈
I got a small bit of a verbal slap some time ago from Charlie over a comment I made on another web site. "Sorry, Charlie."
A nightmare station as far as I'm concerned, with the Circle Line switchover.
..yet this is a dream of an episode....enjoy!
Hello Alex, you were right! This is a wonderful episode.
It’s too much to grasp.
Too much responsibility.