Next stop heading one way is Hagley where I was born and going the other way it's Kidderminster where I went to grammar school. I know Blakedown and Churchill really well as we used to play around the ponds and streams of Stakenbridge. For ten years I worked just up the road from here and would cycle to work, often getting stopped at the level crossing for a few minutes as a train went racing by-few would stop at Blakedown. This brings back some lovely memories, thanks for posting it.
Class 40’s 😃 my 2nd most favourite loco behind the deltics. Loved those days sitting on Platform at Newcastle central every weekend & the 7 day tickets during the holidays. Nice Vid Kev
HAHAHAHA 2:20 I was the project manager when those units were on the District line I know each one intimately! Spending hours in the pit MID WINTER FREEZING under them in the depot fitting brake mods! We had to make them look ‘new’ to fool the public, fitting electronic destination boards new interiors etc. LU could not afford the new stock at that time, so we ‘pulled the wool over their eyes’ 😂😂😂 Underneath they were worn out unreliable old rolling stock, but unless you were a train nut they LOOKED ‘NEW’ 👍🏻
Why does everyone hate the poor old District Line Trains? Those trains have been in service for a long time anyway, what do you expect? They are not THAT bad...
So are there any class 37s 0r 40s still in use? Where I live in north Wales we only have local services and small amount of freight. The only 37 I seen on this line was the network rail test train. I occasionally go down to madeley near crewe on the west coast main line, but have never seen a 37 on that busy line either.
@@jess.hawkins those are diesel hybrids. This video captures them in battery only mode, or may be its super silent diesel engine was driving it. The colours are just as non conventional as the train itself is.
No I reckon Siemens Class 700 have won that accolade. 230s are cheap as chips and allows train operators to provide services that otherwise would never happen.
@@jogindersinghfoley3860 They weren't dreadful when they were built and may lines were saved by them. They were a temporary idea that became permanent and dreadful The 230s are nothing like the Pacers. The suspension was built for tight bumpy Tube tracks and the space inside is well used. Don't see any electric Pacers either.
@@1chish only thing bad about the 230s is how stupidly high and small the windows are. Obviously designed for working in tunnels not overground. Can't see many shorter people or children being to a happy when sat down and trying to look out of a window.
@@martynlloyd4194 Not sure you are aware of just how big those windows are mate: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_230#/media/File:Class230_WMT_Interior.jpg
As a retired driver I've driven many types of electrics but that Class 230 must be the ugliest I've ever seen 😱 !! Great video though, even if I've never heard of Blakedown.
CL37 One of the best first gen diesil BR ever owned, CL40 overweight and utter crap like all the 1co-c01's The 44/45/46s should have been another batch of 47s
44/45/46 were some of the best express diesels that BR ever had. The 47s, while goodlocos were very much Jack of all trade locos whereas the 44/45/46 were specially designed for cross country and MML services
2:39: Heavens, they look sh*t. The Pacer for the 2020s - lets tale the body and chassis of something decades old and attempt to rejuvenate it, give a fresh coat of paint and a new name. Okay Pacers may have been buses, but it's the same mindset. Typical British 'that'll do' attitude.
I had to google class 230. Jesus Christ it is seriously ugly. It does make sense I suppose to repurpose perfectly useable trains but it doesn't look like it's been a huge seller.
Next stop heading one way is Hagley where I was born and going the other way it's Kidderminster where I went to grammar school. I know Blakedown and Churchill really well as we used to play around the ponds and streams of Stakenbridge. For ten years I worked just up the road from here and would cycle to work, often getting stopped at the level crossing for a few minutes as a train went racing by-few would stop at Blakedown. This brings back some lovely memories, thanks for posting it.
Yep... I have subscribed as this man knows how to video with superb sound affects 👍 watched it 2nd time with headphones on... blew me away
Love those 40's and the 37! Great stuff.👍
Class 40’s 😃 my 2nd most favourite loco behind the deltics. Loved those days sitting on Platform at Newcastle central every weekend & the 7 day tickets during the holidays. Nice Vid Kev
Very nice video. Thank you for the upload.
They had a fatality here a person waaa struck by the train at the level crossing section here at blakedown
Those freight locomotives must be quite old, all of that soot that comes out of them.
Like the video of each class of locos & the class 170/172 & the ex London underground unit passing Blake down Stn. Ian Thompson.
Those two class 40s are heaven - and then we get a bit of thrash as they pass the signal - bliss.
What a great and diverse collection of shots - good stuff Kev :)
Formerly this was Churchill and Blakedown but don't know when the name was reduced to just Blakedown.
HAHAHAHA 2:20 I was the project manager when those units were on the District line I know each one intimately! Spending hours in the pit MID WINTER FREEZING under them in the depot fitting brake mods! We had to make them look ‘new’ to fool the public, fitting electronic destination boards new interiors etc. LU could not afford the new stock at that time, so we ‘pulled the wool over their eyes’
😂😂😂 Underneath they were worn out unreliable old rolling stock, but unless you were a train nut they LOOKED ‘NEW’ 👍🏻
They were one of the best if not the best to travel on though..
How it's run
Why was the 230 class train on the line? transferred?
Route learning and testing
What type of train is at 2:30?
Class 230 - it's a rebuilt D-stock train formerly from London Underground.
Why does everyone hate the poor old District Line Trains? Those trains have been in service for a long time anyway, what do you expect? They are not THAT bad...
Me too
A few are of to the Isle of Wight soon for their holidays
Great video!
I like them as always, although I see that 230 TfW arrived & pass by. Thrill!😊
Don't ya agreed, @Yawwie?
So are there any class 37s 0r 40s still in use? Where I live in north Wales we only have local services and small amount of freight. The only 37 I seen on this line was the network rail test train. I occasionally go down to madeley near crewe on the west coast main line, but have never seen a 37 on that busy line either.
Damn, don't those 230's look like a doctored Pacer?
And no 66's? Had to happen one day I guess.
Jon Crawford. Too embarrassed to stop.
They're truly ridiculous trains, aren't they? Recycling is good, but they are a bit of a joke...
@@jess.hawkins those are diesel hybrids. This video captures them in battery only mode, or may be its super silent diesel engine was driving it. The colours are just as non conventional as the train itself is.
@Kabuki Kitsune Aye I know, "upcycled" as they say!
Is this station near a pond, sounds like ducks at 2:18?
No not near a pond . It’s some ducks as pets in someone’s back garden right behind me
Look at the difference between the wmr 172 and the London overground 172
Innit! A wonder they even make the same class...
5:01 I BOI
LOLOLOLOLOL u beat me to it!!!! Thats all I could think about as soon as I saw it
Yeah Booooooi!
*HEHE BOI!*
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Class 230 was that on battery mode?
Is the Class 230 the ugliest train in the U.K. today? I think so!
Loved the quality Class 37 and 40 thank you.
TonyS
No I reckon Siemens Class 700 have won that accolade. 230s are cheap as chips and allows train operators to provide services that otherwise would never happen.
@@1chish Rather like the truely dreadful 14x pacers.
@@jogindersinghfoley3860 They weren't dreadful when they were built and may lines were saved by them. They were a temporary idea that became permanent and dreadful
The 230s are nothing like the Pacers. The suspension was built for tight bumpy Tube tracks and the space inside is well used. Don't see any electric Pacers either.
@@1chish only thing bad about the 230s is how stupidly high and small the windows are. Obviously designed for working in tunnels not overground. Can't see many shorter people or children being to a happy when sat down and trying to look out of a window.
@@martynlloyd4194 Not sure you are aware of just how big those windows are mate:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_230#/media/File:Class230_WMT_Interior.jpg
Nice
Greetings, what software editing program do you use?
Stephen K - Nero
@@swearingkevo Thank you.
Who else clicked on this video cause they saw that the train in the thumbnail had the Boston "T" logo on it?
I don't understand all the hate towards the class 230. I think they're cool af kinda looks like an American subway train.
Watching this on a train
Haha train go brrr
As a retired driver I've driven many types of electrics but that Class 230 must be the ugliest I've ever seen 😱 !! Great video though, even if I've never heard of Blakedown.
U bully to underground train
I like the shape of it but not that coupler
If you don't recognize the legendary D-Stock Train, shame on you.
Классные старички прочапали
Jeeeezz: the white train @ 2:20 is one ugly piece of rolling stock. No excuses for something that hideous.
CL37 One of the best first gen diesil BR ever owned, CL40 overweight and utter crap like all the 1co-c01's The 44/45/46s should have been another batch of 47s
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44/45/46 were some of the best express diesels that BR ever had. The 47s, while goodlocos were very much Jack of all trade locos whereas the 44/45/46 were specially designed for cross country and MML services
Class 40 crap? You moron
Blakedown more like...Breakdown
2:39: Heavens, they look sh*t. The Pacer for the 2020s - lets tale the body and chassis of something decades old and attempt to rejuvenate it, give a fresh coat of paint and a new name. Okay Pacers may have been buses, but it's the same mindset. Typical British 'that'll do' attitude.
You didn't actually think the UK government would invest in new modern trains for wales, did you?
Mate, legit the Bedford-Bletchley ones look better, it looks like a dog's dinner!
I had to google class 230. Jesus Christ it is seriously ugly. It does make sense I suppose to repurpose perfectly useable trains but it doesn't look like it's been a huge seller.