@itsjustanidea thank you, I think its really hard to ignore hoe unique these trains sound. And how satisfying it is to listen to them as they speed up or slow down
Your videos have given a very interesting insight to what it is like 'up front' on the 'tube'...I myself am a mainline driver. 31 years in, with 7 still left to go. Spent most of my career on HST's until some idiot decided they were unfit/outdated and got rid of them. I always fancied a go on the tube though as it has an atmosphere all of its own.
Hi Paul, First congratulations for your retirement. It's a new start, so enjoy all your future moments. Thanks for all the years dedicated service. You bring my memories back when I used to work in Neasden depot. 😊
Hello Mariyan, how are you? Hope you’re well. Thanks for congratulating me and wishing me well in my retirement. I hope your career is going well, accountant now? I really appreciated the hard and work that you and your colleagues at Neasden did and enjoyed the conversations we had. Take care 👍👍
@itsjustanidea Yes, Paul, I would say everything is great with my career. I am an accountant since I left Neasden depot and at the moment I work in a bodywork garage and I am very busy. For the festive period I am in Bulgaria to visit my family.
Paul I am sure it was a sad day for you, knowing this was the last time after 22 years. Thank you for a wonderful insight into life on the tube as a Driver. Good luck in your retirement, it is a great time!
Many congrats on your retirement my friend and thanks for the videos. Been watching them with interest. The noise I agree to be so cool but I’m sure after so many years the novelty has somewhat worn off…. Amazing keepsake for your future & thanks for sharing your last day with us!
Thank you so much, I’m pleased you find them interesting. I have to be honest but I’ve only recently maybe 2-3 years become aware that the sound of the Jubilee was so iconic! 👍👍
22:51 just off to your right there’s the chiltern mainline that follows the metropolitan line and the jubilee line as far as Neasden junction where the line diverges away from the junction towards Birmingham Aylesbury and many more
Watching this series has been a really interesting view of the life of a train driver. Driving is a goal I have had in mind for years and I hope to reach it at some point in my life once I can get my career going forward, somewhere on the railway who knows where. Although I will be honest I do not think I would want ATO as it would probably get a bit repetitive after a while 😆 Happy retirement, looking forward to seeing what you have for this channel in the future.
Thanks, yes so much, I watched the old Wembley Stadium be demolished , the new one built and then they hid it with so many flats. At Stratford the Olympic stadium and again so many flats. The DLR at Canning Town and the cable car across from Greenwich. That skyline has changed, for sure!! 👍👍
Wow you got there in the end. I see your letting the track nuts, myself included 😅 have more time. We do like to see the route that way. I see or not see. Your tunnels are very dark. Funny how us british don't mind that. A lot of other countries have either strong head lights or tunnel lights. I have done end to end on most lines. So as I am now down in Dawlish it's been great to see some of the changes. For the good not sure about this. Waiting for your last trip. 😮😮😮😮😊 🎉
Thank you , yes I was thinking of all that could have gone wrong and prevented me from getting to Stratford!! But we got there🏁. If my camera wasn’t at eye level you’d have seen that the headlights do work well, our tunnel light come on when traction current is off or in other emergencies.👍👍
Great series of videos! I always wondered what those blue indicators were at the ends of the platform, I thought they were signals of sorts related to the ATO system but they're for the doors.
Thank you, and you’re correct on both counts. They are an indication of doors being closed and you will notice a blue light behind me and between the door close buttons, they are all linked and to the ATO system. The train cannot move unless that blue light is illuminated, why it’s referred to as the “pilot “ light. 👍👍
At 22:08 I felt like pausing this, and running to the shop to get a bottle of champagne, but then I thought it’s a bit early in the day for me! Thanks so much for this most recent video and we’re still left in suspense…..did 352 come back? 🤔
@@itsjustanidea Cheers Paul, yes I’ll keep an eye out. I’m sure your travels in retirement will give lots of future series….you’re an excellent and personable presenter so they’ll do well I’m sure. Thanks for the reply and looking forward to part 5 👍🏼
Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying them . Overshot any stations? Not really a few times the accurate stop wasn’t aligned and doors had to be opened by following a procedure but that about all. Platforms were entered at about 25 mph and braking of course 👍👍
At 01:21, the two blades on the point seem to be on separate bars and to be switched separately. Does it act as a catch point for the siding rather than only being switched to one road or another? It can in effect be switched to neither road to prevent a runaway?
Another fascinating installment, just one to go now! I find it amazing how the tube more or less drives itself! Did you find shifts used to go quicker when you were driving manually? Great video work!
Thank you, I’m pleased you have enjoyed. To answer your question, no I didn’t notice any discernible difference in how long a shift seemed after ATO was introduced. Thanks again for your nice comments 👍👍
Thank you, I was biting my tongue and keeping everything crossed all the way! I made a promise that wasn’t in my control, and I thought I gave up gambling a long time ago !!👍👍
Thank you for watching, your best wishes and your interesting question. There is a misconception that the glass barrier between the track and platform is for safety purposes. The section of track was completed to open the extended jubilee line from green park in 2000, and is referred to as “ the extension “. This new section included a tunnel ventilation system that can blow in either direction when needed and the glass walls and platform edge doors are to stop that air from dissipating through the platforms, the tunnel ventilation system wouldn’t work without them. The obvious safety benefit is really just a bonus. I hope that answer is ok. Thanks again 👍👍
Great insight into what it's like! What were your roster patterns like? Did you work set days or was it mostly ad-hoc shifts on different days through the month? Happy retirement!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. The rota pattern switched between late and early starts with night shifts roughly every 12 weeks or so. However we had the ability to swap our shifts. For a number of years I worked night shifts exclusively. Thanks for your good wishes 👍👍
@@DavidShepheard Now that’s a good question thanks for asking. There are two different types of night shift on the Jubilee line. On Friday & Saturday nights the Jubilee line is one of the few that currently run what is called the “ Night tube” a 24 hr service , an obviously less frequent service but still prone to train and signal failures that might lead to some shortened trips. Then from Sunday to Thursday there are what we refer to night shifts, during which you drive the last service trains of one day and the first trains of the next. Most of these reach their destination. Hope that helps 👍👍
22:22 At last you made it to Stratford London change here for the greater Anglia mainline London overground formally the north London line docklands light railway the Elizabeth line the central line and the great eastern mainline
Thank you , I really have had a good time working on the Jubilee and honestly, if I wasn’t happy , I wouldn’t have stayed 2 weeks let alone almost 22 years 👍👍
@@itsjustanideanext stop for the northbound service on the metropolitan line would be baker street because Aldgate is the end of the line for the metropolitan line services
@@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 yes your right the end of the line for the met is Aldgate, however southbound met journeys are scheduled to terminate at either Aldgate or Baker Street and I didn’t have a clue wheee that particular train was terminating 👍👍
😃 It really is the little things that make me smile, me getting on just doing a job, that makes children happy and excited enough to wave at as we do it 👍👍
You have to love the the traction motor sounds on these !! So cool
Thank you, so many people agree with you , look how many👍your comment got ! 👍👍
@itsjustanidea thank you, I think its really hard to ignore hoe unique these trains sound. And how satisfying it is to listen to them as they speed up or slow down
they sound like our metro service here in australia
Your videos have given a very interesting insight to what it is like 'up front' on the 'tube'...I myself am a mainline driver. 31 years in, with 7 still left to go. Spent most of my career on HST's until some idiot decided they were unfit/outdated and got rid of them. I always fancied a go on the tube though as it has an atmosphere all of its own.
What are you driving now? IETs?
No. All EMU's now. I moved TOC's to be nearer to my home. Still miss the HST's though. Nothing else like them. @@aviamonix
Thank you so much, it’s nice to hear from a” big train” driver!! I’m pleased you found it interesting 👍👍
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Ah, cool stuff
The older EMUs really do have unique ambiance and vibe to them whether they are HSTs or networkwes etc .
Glad to see you made it Stratford this time. Its been fascinating getting an insight into what driving the tube is like
Thank you so much, I’m pleased you found it interesting 👍👍
Hi Paul, First congratulations for your retirement. It's a new start, so enjoy all your future moments. Thanks for all the years dedicated service. You bring my memories back when I used to work in Neasden depot. 😊
Hello Mariyan, how are you? Hope you’re well. Thanks for congratulating me and wishing me well in my retirement. I hope your career is going well, accountant now? I really appreciated the hard and work that you and your colleagues at Neasden did and enjoyed the conversations we had. Take care 👍👍
@itsjustanidea Yes, Paul, I would say everything is great with my career. I am an accountant since I left Neasden depot and at the moment I work in a bodywork garage and I am very busy. For the festive period I am in Bulgaria to visit my family.
@@mariyankostadinov3885 That’s absolutely fabulous, I’m so pleased for you Mariyan, have a fantastic Christmas in Bulgaria 👍👍
Great work! 👍🤟
Thank you, much appreciated 👍👍
Paul I am sure it was a sad day for you, knowing this was the last time after 22 years. Thank you for a wonderful insight into life on the tube as a Driver. Good luck in your retirement, it is a great time!
Thank you, yes mixed emotions but really enjoying retirement 👍👍
I've loved watching your videos.. thank you for making them. It's surprising how much you can learn whilst watching 😂
Thank you,I’m pleased you’re enjoying them👍
You did it. You got to Stratford. Was not expecting another episode. Looking forward to it.
Thank you , yes one final last trip 👍👍
Many congrats on your retirement my friend and thanks for the videos. Been watching them with interest.
The noise I agree to be so cool but I’m sure after so many years the novelty has somewhat worn off….
Amazing keepsake for your future & thanks for sharing your last day with us!
Thank you so much, I’m pleased you find them interesting. I have to be honest but I’ve only recently maybe 2-3 years become aware that the sound of the Jubilee was so iconic! 👍👍
22:51 just off to your right there’s the chiltern mainline that follows the metropolitan line and the jubilee line as far as Neasden junction where the line diverges away from the junction towards Birmingham Aylesbury and many more
👍
@@itsjustanidea👍👍👍
Watching this series has been a really interesting view of the life of a train driver. Driving is a goal I have had in mind for years and I hope to reach it at some point in my life once I can get my career going forward, somewhere on the railway who knows where. Although I will be honest I do not think I would want ATO as it would probably get a bit repetitive after a while 😆
Happy retirement, looking forward to seeing what you have for this channel in the future.
Thank you very much, I’m pleased you’ve found it interesting and as you wish me a happy retirement, I wish you all the best in your future career. 👍👍
Another great video into the atmosphere on a day to day life on the tube. Looking forwsrd to the fifth instalment .
Thank you , you won’t have to wait for too long 👍👍
Can't imagine how much that skyline, especially at the east end of the line, has changed in the years you've been driving.
Thanks, yes so much, I watched the old Wembley Stadium be demolished , the new one built and then they hid it with so many flats. At Stratford the Olympic stadium and again so many flats. The DLR at Canning Town and the cable car across from Greenwich. That skyline has changed, for sure!! 👍👍
Wow you got there in the end.
I see your letting the track nuts, myself included 😅 have more time. We do like to see the route that way.
I see or not see. Your tunnels are very dark. Funny how us british don't mind that. A lot of other countries have either strong head lights or tunnel lights.
I have done end to end on most lines. So as I am now down in Dawlish it's been great to see some of the changes. For the good not sure about this.
Waiting for your last trip. 😮😮😮😮😊
🎉
Thank you , yes I was thinking of all that could have gone wrong and prevented me from getting to Stratford!! But we got there🏁.
If my camera wasn’t at eye level you’d have seen that the headlights do work well, our tunnel light come on when traction current is off or in other emergencies.👍👍
Great series of videos! I always wondered what those blue indicators were at the ends of the platform, I thought they were signals of sorts related to the ATO system but they're for the doors.
Thank you, and you’re correct on both counts.
They are an indication of doors being closed and you will notice a blue light behind me and between the door close buttons, they are all linked and to the ATO system. The train cannot move unless that blue light is illuminated, why it’s referred to as the “pilot “ light. 👍👍
Good video mate ! 💙
Thank you 👍
Nice! Excited to see the last one :)
Thank you I’m glad you’re enjoying 👍👍
At 22:08 I felt like pausing this, and running to the shop to get a bottle of champagne, but then I thought it’s a bit early in the day for me!
Thanks so much for this most recent video and we’re still left in suspense…..did 352 come back? 🤔
🤣🤣🍸🍾🥂🏁..Thanks again Captain, just one more left in this series! 👍👍
@@itsjustanidea Cheers Paul, yes I’ll keep an eye out. I’m sure your travels in retirement will give lots of future series….you’re an excellent and personable presenter so they’ll do well I’m sure. Thanks for the reply and looking forward to part 5 👍🏼
@@Captainpubwatch thanks again 👍👍
Fantastic video
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍👍
I’ve loved every video that you have made! Did you ever like you’d overshot any stations with how quick you approach them?
Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying them . Overshot any stations? Not really a few times the accurate stop wasn’t aligned and doors had to be opened by following a procedure but that about all. Platforms were entered at about 25 mph and braking of course 👍👍
At 01:21, the two blades on the point seem to be on separate bars and to be switched separately. Does it act as a catch point for the siding rather than only being switched to one road or another? It can in effect be switched to neither road to prevent a runaway?
Thanks for watching and your question. Yes your right 👍
Well now, I've never seen this before, so this is a little lesson. Thank you @@itsjustanidea 🙂
1:25 I have never seen that kind of switch before, where one point moves but not the other
👍 something new eh
yay you did it you made it to the end of the line this time do the stratford to stanmore
Yep, 1 out of 3 ! Next time I finish at Wembley Park, episode 2 was my last train to Stanmore 👍
Another fascinating installment, just one to go now! I find it amazing how the tube more or less drives itself! Did you find shifts used to go quicker when you were driving manually? Great video work!
Thank you, I’m pleased you have enjoyed. To answer your question, no I didn’t notice any discernible difference in how long a shift seemed after ATO was introduced. Thanks again for your nice comments 👍👍
I am on the edge of my seat - will he make it to Stratford?
Thank you, I was biting my tongue and keeping everything crossed all the way! I made a promise that wasn’t in my control, and I thought I gave up gambling a long time ago !!👍👍
Congratulations on your retirement great videos I have a question why at some stations is there a glass barrier between the trains and the platform
Thank you for watching, your best wishes and your interesting question.
There is a misconception that the glass barrier between the track and platform is for safety purposes. The section of track was completed to open the extended jubilee line from green park in 2000, and is referred to as “ the extension “. This new section included a tunnel ventilation system that can blow in either direction when needed and the glass walls and platform edge doors are to stop that air from dissipating through the platforms, the tunnel ventilation system wouldn’t work without them. The obvious safety benefit is really just a bonus.
I hope that answer is ok.
Thanks again 👍👍
Thank you for answering my question I totally understand now
@@1964bricklayer 👍👍
Great insight into what it's like! What were your roster patterns like? Did you work set days or was it mostly ad-hoc shifts on different days through the month? Happy retirement!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. The rota pattern switched between late and early starts with night shifts roughly every 12 weeks or so.
However we had the ability to swap our shifts. For a number of years I worked night shifts exclusively. Thanks for your good wishes 👍👍
@@itsjustanidea Was the night shift less prone to having line controllers turn you around, in the middle of the route?
@@DavidShepheard Now that’s a good question thanks for asking. There are two different types of night shift on the Jubilee line.
On Friday & Saturday nights the Jubilee line is one of the few that currently run what is called the “ Night tube” a 24 hr service , an obviously less frequent service but still prone to train and signal failures that might lead to some shortened trips.
Then from Sunday to Thursday there are what we refer to night shifts, during which you drive the last service trains of one day and the first trains of the next. Most of these reach their destination. Hope that helps 👍👍
22:22 At last you made it to Stratford London change here for the greater Anglia mainline London overground formally the north London line docklands light railway the Elizabeth line the central line and the great eastern mainline
Thanks for your comments. You certainly know your railways. 👍👍
@@itsjustanideaI certainly do mate
@@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 👍👍
I like to watch your video sir. Are all trains automatic and how about 22 years ago when you started your job?
Thank you for watching, not all lines run ATO systems and when I started ATO was a distant plan, we drove manually 👍👍
@@itsjustanidea Thanks for your comment
12:43 does the "WES" mean the points are set towards westminster?
Yes, 👍
7:06 did that used to be a surface stock detector?
Not sure what your asking about , I’ll go back and have a look👍
Hey mate have you realised or heard that the 96 stock sounds like the class 465/9
Thanks and no I hadn’t realised that!! 👍
I believe that’s due because the motors were manufactured by the same company
Made it to Straford!
Thank you, yes but it took three attempts!!🏁👍
Idk how many vids are there 😂😂😂
Thank you, one more to come ( five ) in this series 👍👍
@@itsjustanidea I’m surprised you have 5 videos in this series 🤣🤣🤣, good content though, it’s just I didn’t expect that many vids, probs 2 or 3 only
@@MrMohammedAdyanRahmanCho-tt8mj I only expected to edit the day down to 2 halves, maybe when my editing improves but I’m glad you’ve enjoyed 👍👍
@@itsjustanidea your editing isn’t that bad tho don’t worry!
hope tfl gives you a well deserved sendoff
Thank you , I really have had a good time working on the Jubilee and honestly, if I wasn’t happy , I wouldn’t have stayed 2 weeks let alone almost 22 years 👍👍
2:26 there goes the metropolitan line S stock train going past you on the left running non stop as far as Finchley Road where it does stop
Aldgate or Baker Street 👍
@@itsjustanideanext stop for the northbound service on the metropolitan line would be baker street because Aldgate is the end of the line for the metropolitan line services
@@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 yes your right the end of the line for the met is Aldgate, however southbound met journeys are scheduled to terminate at either Aldgate or Baker Street and I didn’t have a clue wheee that particular train was terminating 👍👍
@@itsjustanideaindeed mate
@@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 👍
Now the REAL work begins once you retire
Thank you, yes real work ! Scary!!👍👍
"There are no railway children on the bridge today, nevermind" 🥹
😃 It really is the little things that make me smile, me getting on just doing a job, that makes children happy and excited enough to wave at as we do it 👍👍