although in the film you see the change over,it should have mentioned that,T50 is the last signal controlled by three bridges,and VC674 is where victoria takes over the up line,just though i would mention it..
The black diamond is for Cab Secure Radio (CSR). It tells you which area you're in so your radio can be tuned correctly to allow communication with the signallers.
TPWS only applies the brakes on the approach to a red (danger) signal if it thinks you're not going to stop in time. Automatic Train Protection is capable of slowing a train exceeding the speed limit but this is only used on the Great Western Mainline and the Chiltern Line.
Indeed on the BML the Gatwick Express makes even less sense than Heathrow Express. I don’t think the time saved (or even _lost_ if you aren’t starting from Victoria) is worth it for me and many others
Some Southern services are only 1 minute slower than GX services. Also, Thameslink services actually reach their first London Terminal station (London Bridge) slightly faster than GX gets to Victoria. And in any case, the time difference really doesn't matter, because the fast-line trains never overtake one another en route anyway. Catching the first fast London-bound train will always get you there quickest no matter what type of train departs first. Gatwick Express is truly pointless as a premium service.
I should imagine they would need to know speed limits for a start. No good blasting along at 90mph only to find yourself suddenly going through a 15mph limit.
I've just read all the comments on this great vid . I just can't believe some of the viewers thought this was a game -simulator . Wtf lol. Ps , great to see Thornton Heath , my mums old stomping ground . God bless London :-)
Why doesn't someone have the courtesy to reply to the various questions raised here? At least people are showing an interest (I'm afraid I can't help as I too am in the dark with regard to some of the points raised.)
Up/Down X in Y is the gradient rise/drop. X is the number of meters you raise/lower and Y is the number of meters you need to travel to see that rise/fall. So up 1 in 10 would be for every 10 meters forward you go, you go up 1 meter. I think that's the correct way around
Quite Interesting that the limit on the Brighton line is 90 mph as it seem's there a fair bit of it that look's suitable for 100 mph running. Is there any 100 mph limit on the Brighton line?.
how do you know your gradients,is there a screen in the cab that indicates them as you go?what was your average cruise speed?,also,any advise on becoming a train driver,ie: relevent skills?im a bus driver and im thinking of applying.tia
It is terrible that Great Britain still use the power supply via the third rail. British people do not think of his great danger to customers and workers in the railways? In Italy this system is prohibited by law since 1955. (Except for the subway line 1 in Milan) In France, this system is used only in the old lines of the Paris Metro. (sorry for google translator)
is this from a 442 or 460? Is that a foot crossing at 4:18? Didn't know they had those across four tracks. Interesting that there's a signal inside Quarry Tunnel, don't see too many of those. Stoats Nest Junction, my favourite junction name. After Pouparts Junction.
The foot crossing used to be the busiest foot crossing in the UK, however due to safety concerns (as it was used often by parents walking their children home from a nearby primary school) they replaced it with a footbridge.
He is the person that makes them, mostly for GTR services. There is an email address at the end of every video where you can contact him but I think the best person to ask for Ely to Norwich route learning is one of the GA driver managers.
nothing mowed down, no collisions, no going on two wheels... Could of at-least slamed on the breaks for a moment to make your passengers think you almost hit something... God what a boring driver... ;)
although in the film you see the change over,it should have mentioned that,T50 is the last signal controlled by three bridges,and VC674 is where victoria takes over the up line,just though i would mention it..
Smooth track bed.We have nothing this smooth in the states, even on the northeast corridor.
The black diamond is for Cab Secure Radio (CSR). It tells you which area you're in so your radio can be tuned correctly to allow communication with the signallers.
TPWS only applies the brakes on the approach to a red (danger) signal if it thinks you're not going to stop in time. Automatic Train Protection is capable of slowing a train exceeding the speed limit but this is only used on the Great Western Mainline and the Chiltern Line.
Thank you Paul for making a stormy day a little bit brighter!!!
A fine travel experience today. Thank you! ❤😊
After playing this route in Railworks, it's great to see the real thing.
Thanks for uploading!
Ah, the Gatwick Express , non stop to Victoria. Be advised that Southern trains take only 3 minutes longer and the fare is less.
Indeed on the BML the Gatwick Express makes even less sense than Heathrow Express. I don’t think the time saved (or even _lost_ if you aren’t starting from Victoria) is worth it for me and many others
Some Southern services are only 1 minute slower than GX services. Also, Thameslink services actually reach their first London Terminal station (London Bridge) slightly faster than GX gets to Victoria. And in any case, the time difference really doesn't matter, because the fast-line trains never overtake one another en route anyway. Catching the first fast London-bound train will always get you there quickest no matter what type of train departs first.
Gatwick Express is truly pointless as a premium service.
This is a training video for route learning. If you want drama, go elsewhere.
Shouldn't the driver sounded his horn going into and coming out of the tunnels at Redhill And Quarry?
I like the training vids from the cab, you get to see things better like old disused stations
I should imagine they would need to know speed limits for a start. No good blasting along at 90mph only to find yourself suddenly going through a 15mph limit.
I've just read all the comments on this great vid . I just can't believe some of the viewers thought this was a game -simulator . Wtf lol. Ps , great to see Thornton Heath , my mums old stomping ground . God bless London :-)
this is really really cool to watch. are there more of these train videos from other countries?
fantastic thanks you
i just LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the excitement !!!!!!!! :D
I believe if its from Gatwick to Victoria its The Class 377 Electrostar from Brighton - London
Gradient marker, the gradient goes up 1ft in every 165ft. The smaller the second number, the more severe the grade.
I took this route when I first visited London. I miss that city.
Why doesn't someone have the courtesy to reply to the various questions raised here? At least people are showing an interest (I'm afraid I can't help as I too am in the dark with regard to some of the points raised.)
What is "UP 1 in 350?
Is it the grade? Ra sing 1 meter (I'm assuming metric) for 350 meters?
Up/Down X in Y is the gradient rise/drop. X is the number of meters you raise/lower and Y is the number of meters you need to travel to see that rise/fall. So up 1 in 10 would be for every 10 meters forward you go, you go up 1 meter. I think that's the correct way around
As it's a ratio the units don't matter. In fact the railways still measure distances in miles and yards and the speed limits shown are mph, not km/h.
Quite Interesting that the limit on the Brighton line is 90 mph as it seem's there a fair bit of it that look's suitable for 100 mph running. Is there any 100 mph limit on the Brighton line?.
We don't have CTC per se, ATC on a few routes only. Permissive working into an occupied platform is done via signals, see; /wiki/UK_railway_signalling
Not mentioning Czech Republic, really smooth track indeed!
This is the channel number for radio.
how do you know your gradients,is there a screen in the cab that indicates them as you go?what was your average cruise speed?,also,any advise on becoming a train driver,ie: relevent skills?im a bus driver and im thinking of applying.tia
Fantastic video thanks a lot !
Nice was this filmed forms 442 or a 460
No it is. I have it, just not this particular route. Do you know where I can buy it?
I believe that is the radio channel indicator
Also Tyne n wear metro use km/h so used to seeing a 25 over 60 mph 80km/ speed boards.
Well not exactly. The UK uses mph and the rest of Europe uses km/h
What sort of software did you use to make this video?
Gradient, rising or falling, and rate of change ie. rising 1ft every 200ft for example.
I liked it just as it is!
You wouldn't be able to, they are saftey features for the train
What sort of training do you need todo to become a train driver
would you still like to know?, I'm training at the moment and have been a shunter driver for the last year on the new class 700s
It is terrible that Great Britain still use the power supply via the third rail. British people do not think of his great danger to customers and workers in the railways?
In Italy this system is prohibited by law since 1955. (Except for the subway line 1 in Milan)
In France, this system is used only in the old lines of the Paris Metro.
(sorry for google translator)
What does bottom left graphic signify? (e.g. Up 1 in 165).
Not got a clue sir. I hardly know anything about trains. I just used to like watching them when I was a lad.
Its the cab-secure area code.
what is the number in the white diamond for ?
Great video. I love cab rides, but I'd need to turn all those bells and buzzers off if I was driving the train as I'd find them very distracting.
terratec1001 very droll. They would stop you getting a decent kip wouldn’t they?!
so does must train in the uk still run on dissel ?
brilliant. thanks
is this from a 442 or 460?
Is that a foot crossing at 4:18? Didn't know they had those across four tracks.
Interesting that there's a signal inside Quarry Tunnel, don't see too many of those.
Stoats Nest Junction, my favourite junction name. After Pouparts Junction.
It's a 442, all the hissing you hear is from the automatic air brake. 460s don't have these types of brakes.
The foot crossing used to be the busiest foot crossing in the UK, however due to safety concerns (as it was used often by parents walking their children home from a nearby primary school) they replaced it with a footbridge.
OK Thanx
What means "Up/Down Y in X" ?
How do you know when to switch channels?
I don't see it on wayside. Is it a cab signal?
There are signs at the side of the track plus route knowledge.
now we use GSM-R so there is no need to manually switch channels, that was the old CSR radios.
Where did you get these training videos from,as I would like one of the Ely-Norwich line
He is the person that makes them, mostly for GTR services. There is an email address at the end of every video where you can contact him but I think the best person to ask for Ely to Norwich route learning is one of the GA driver managers.
Its not a game ! Its REAL!!!!!!!!
thanks great vid
I wish you would explain the feathers.
russ117044 Do you mean the row of white lights above certain signals?
they are junction indicators, informing the driver which route has been set in front,
It's the NRN channel, but now it's being changed, theyre updating the radio system
I know great vid but was ashamed I couldn't tell if it was a game simulator or not at the start :(
19:30 Nice
Have you got something against VC584 then? Poor thing must be feeling very left out. Bad for his self esteem.
is this a 442
How is this dangerous for customers?
Fast. I know this line well
Why didn't he mention VC584 then??
It was probably because there was no real importance e.g. it doesn't show platform numbers, line abbreviations or have directional markers etc.
Cool. This is Railworks. What is the name of the add on?
Hi why british railways do not use catenary
Ricardo Rubio they do, but not in the southern region
route learning? surly the driver can only go where the tracks send him
Was that a disused station near earlswood jncn?
They are the remains of the stopping service platforms I think
yeah on the up and down fast, I think there were emergency platforms
I have since gotten the answers to my questions. Except one:
Why do you Brits worship Kim Kirdasion?
These trains run on electricity from a third rail.
This is not Railworks:)
OFF DA RAILZ
90 m.p.h
full
gatwick london? more close to paris
m about 25 or 30 miles I’d guess
No to the second comment.
loads of scrap steel
nothing mowed down, no collisions, no going on two wheels...
Could of at-least slamed on the breaks for a moment to make your passengers think you almost hit something...
God what a boring driver... ;)