This is brilliant! I used to live near Leeds Neville Hill Depot for several years that also does light maintenanc on the MK4 sets, always wondered what sort of things they do in there as I went past. Its a shame so many of the Mk4 sets have been scrapped since this was filmed - They are much nicer to ride in than any of the modern trains! They also look really cool now in their retro LNER version of the classic INTERCITY livery. I know they're getting on in years now but I will be sad when the last sets are finally retired. It will be the end for British traction on the ECML.
I agree mate, these foreign trains are like sitting on a park bench, yes the mark 4s were comfortable too travel in, and they still look new, unless I'm getting old,
I remember getting pulled up at Edinburgh Waverley for "acting suspicious" when i spent 3hrs at the station just sat watching trains. As soon as they realised they were like "oh sorry to bother you, but you know what our job is so just wanted to see what's up". Apparently wandering the platforms for 3hrs without getting on a train is suspicious (i know right!) Edit: yes i know it's suss and they have a right to keep the place safe. Good on security for checking 👍
Shows they were looking out, doing their jobs, keeping us safe. I hope they were polite and helpful to you when they found out you were a genuine enthusiast.
The narrator is a hoot. Enjoyed this. Just like aviation, it’s all about getting everything done on time while juggling safety. And one hopes the pendulum swings in favour of safety. Has there ever been a bad train accident in the UK? There was the terrorist one but I mean due to lax safety procedures and profit over get there itis over everythjng else.
there was one in Scotland, the Tay Bridge Disaster. This was on the 28th of December in 1879 near Dundee. Basically there was a huge storm and a Class 224 steam locomotive crossed the Tay Bridge, while the train was crossing the bridge collapsed causing the train and all carriages to plunge into the water below. It’s estimated that 75 people died in that, 59 of those were known dead.
@@EngineEngineer The loco was named after the train, not vice versa as suggested in the commentary. The commentator is the actor Richard Wilson, who played Victor Meldrew in "One Foot In The Grave". Sorry if it was all too much for you.
Train enthusiasts and trainspotters are not the same thing at all. The fundamental goal of Trainspotters is to see every member of the class or classes of trains they follow, and tick them off on the official list. It sounds like a very boring hobby! I'm a train enthusiast - I travel a lot by train and will make a journey to see or ride behind a vintage locomotive, but I'm certainly not a trainspotter! I couldn't think of anything more dull! Marion
The people that repair the trains in terms of maintenance are not engineers. They will be tradespeople with various trade qualifications. Highly skilled at what they do, but engineers they are not.
Hey! I am a little bias as I work there but Severn Valley Railway near Birmingham offer footplate experience days where you can drive steam locos, they are a little expensive but well worth it. Have a google and look into it as it might be exactly what you want :)
Electrical currents of 25000 volts! !Need to go to electrical engineer school! I would expect that the electrical safety systems used would include making not live, isolation and earthing [grounding]. The video attempts to give a false story. A Permit-for-Work or similar system has to exist to prevent harm/danger to persons. [Electricity at Work Act] Working on 25kV systems is no different to working on 400kV systems. The same basic rules apply.. The rules and procedures keep us safe. Suggesting that anyone might touch the isolated catenary with fear is a nonsense.
"Voltage burns, current kills" is what I was taught as an apprentice back in the 70s. The statement 'Electrical currents of 25000 volts' is factually incorrect. P=I*V.
@@soundseeker63 I guess you have no experience in the safety rules around high voltage installations. Power switched off is the first stage of safety precautions. Maybe you could help me in the next step?
@@PhilMacVee The line is isolated on the live side and the earthing switch closed on the depot side, which is then locked in position with a padlock. Each depot will have a permit system for access to those keys and the work permit is only issued after the line isolation + grounding switch has been confirmed and locked in place and the key returned. When the switch is opened the live line flashing lights also stop, to show a visual indication that the line is not live. And as you can see the guy working on the roof also attached some earthing leads to the equipment he was working on as well.... But you knew all that already do why are you asking?
@@soundseeker63 That's a bit more than, "They did clearly say the power is switched off before they do any work up there..."! BTW I only know HV grid system rules and the EAW act. Please don't be offended by my earlier questioning of competence based on your initial reply.
Fantastic video, and brilliant script, but why would you choose a narrator with such an annoying unpleasant speech impediment ? Sounds like he's just taking the pish out of the over-exagerated awkward and fastidious delivery of Ronnie Corbett. All fabulous apart from the terrible voice over person.
@@ekspatriat It's just my opinion. i.e. not to my taste. I'm trying to help the presenter get more likes and subscribes. I should have perhaps gently suggested getting a voice over person that is less say, 'polarising'. A more neutral presentation may attract more listeners. But at least it's not AI Robot garbage.
A well oiled machine to make sure we all travel safely, love the 91 loco and its MK4 coaches, so comfortable, thanks to all that make it possible.
This is brilliant! I used to live near Leeds Neville Hill Depot for several years that also does light maintenanc on the MK4 sets, always wondered what sort of things they do in there as I went past. Its a shame so many of the Mk4 sets have been scrapped since this was filmed - They are much nicer to ride in than any of the modern trains! They also look really cool now in their retro LNER version of the classic INTERCITY livery. I know they're getting on in years now but I will be sad when the last sets are finally retired. It will be the end for British traction on the ECML.
I agree mate, these foreign trains are like sitting on a park bench, yes the mark 4s were comfortable too travel in, and they still look new, unless I'm getting old,
I remember getting pulled up at Edinburgh Waverley for "acting suspicious" when i spent 3hrs at the station just sat watching trains. As soon as they realised they were like "oh sorry to bother you, but you know what our job is so just wanted to see what's up". Apparently wandering the platforms for 3hrs without getting on a train is suspicious (i know right!)
Edit: yes i know it's suss and they have a right to keep the place safe. Good on security for checking 👍
Shows they were looking out, doing their jobs, keeping us safe. I hope they were polite and helpful to you when they found out you were a genuine enthusiast.
32:30 say whaaaaat?!
Oops!
The narrator is a hoot. Enjoyed this. Just like aviation, it’s all about getting everything done on time while juggling safety. And one hopes the pendulum swings in favour of safety.
Has there ever been a bad train accident in the UK? There was the terrorist one but I mean due to lax safety procedures and profit over get there itis over everythjng else.
Yes there have been a few/, Google Railways Archive and you'll find accident reports going back to almost the start of the railways.
Yes, there have been many throughout our history.
There were a few in the early 2000s which led to RailTrack being broken up and replaced by Network Rail.
there was one in Scotland, the Tay Bridge Disaster. This was on the 28th of December in 1879 near Dundee. Basically there was a huge storm and a Class 224 steam locomotive crossed the Tay Bridge, while the train was crossing the bridge collapsed causing the train and all carriages to plunge into the water below. It’s estimated that 75 people died in that, 59 of those were known dead.
Your next mission bond, is to avoid the agent puns & 60s secret music!
Flying Scotsman named after the loco? I rather think it was the other way round Victor...
What?
@@EngineEngineer The loco was named after the train, not vice versa as suggested in the commentary. The commentator is the actor Richard Wilson, who played Victor Meldrew in "One Foot In The Grave". Sorry if it was all too much for you.
Train enthusiasts and trainspotters are not the same thing at all. The fundamental goal of Trainspotters is to see every member of the class or classes of trains they follow, and tick them off on the official list. It sounds like a very boring hobby! I'm a train enthusiast - I travel a lot by train and will make a journey to see or ride behind a vintage locomotive, but I'm certainly not a trainspotter! I couldn't think of anything more dull!
Marion
A ridiculous amount of adverts spoil this video 😮
UBlock Origin adblocked, didnt watch a single advert while watching
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The people that repair the trains in terms of maintenance are not engineers. They will be tradespeople with various trade qualifications. Highly skilled at what they do, but engineers they are not.
Yes “engineer” seems to be used these days for anybody who “fixes things” (eg, “gas engineer”… I think you mean plumber…) 👏
Wish I could have a drive of a train before I die. Anyone? Help.?
Depends on which country you’re in I can only give you advice if you wanted to become one in the uk
@ I’m a very long way south of the UK alas. Would have l been so grateful for your help. Thanks. 🌈🦘
@@Soffity You could always type in Google search, How to become a train driver. Your find all information from your local Government website.
Hey! I am a little bias as I work there but Severn Valley Railway near Birmingham offer footplate experience days where you can drive steam locos, they are a little expensive but well worth it. Have a google and look into it as it might be exactly what you want :)
Go and drive a nice class 37 🔥👌
I wonder what Ian is doing 11 years on.....?
probably getting his teeth fixed
Electrical currents of 25000 volts! !Need to go to electrical engineer school! I would expect that the electrical safety systems used would include making not live, isolation and earthing [grounding]. The video attempts to give a false story. A Permit-for-Work or similar system has to exist to prevent harm/danger to persons. [Electricity at Work Act] Working on 25kV systems is no different to working on 400kV systems. The same basic rules apply.. The rules and procedures keep us safe. Suggesting that anyone might touch the isolated catenary with fear is a nonsense.
They did clearly say the power is switched off before they do any work up there...
"Voltage burns, current kills" is what I was taught as an apprentice back in the 70s. The statement 'Electrical currents of 25000 volts' is factually incorrect. P=I*V.
@@soundseeker63 I guess you have no experience in the safety rules around high voltage installations. Power switched off is the first stage of safety precautions. Maybe you could help me in the next step?
@@PhilMacVee The line is isolated on the live side and the earthing switch closed on the depot side, which is then locked in position with a padlock. Each depot will have a permit system for access to those keys and the work permit is only issued after the line isolation + grounding switch has been confirmed and locked in place and the key returned. When the switch is opened the live line flashing lights also stop, to show a visual indication that the line is not live.
And as you can see the guy working on the roof also attached some earthing leads to the equipment he was working on as well.... But you knew all that already do why are you asking?
@@soundseeker63 That's a bit more than, "They did clearly say the power is switched off before they do any work up there..."!
BTW I only know HV grid system rules and the EAW act. Please don't be offended by my earlier questioning of competence based on your initial reply.
Fantastic video, and brilliant script, but why would you choose a narrator with such an annoying unpleasant speech impediment ? Sounds like he's just taking the pish out of the over-exagerated awkward and fastidious delivery of Ronnie Corbett. All fabulous apart from the terrible voice over person.
That's his normal voice...He's Scottish and that's a Scottish accent!....nothing wrong there. What nationality are you perchance?
@@ekspatriat It's just my opinion. i.e. not to my taste. I'm trying to help the presenter get more likes and subscribes. I should have perhaps gently suggested getting a voice over person that is less say, 'polarising'. A more neutral presentation may attract more listeners. But at least it's not AI Robot garbage.