Drivers Eye View. Ipswich - Lea Junction (Stratford).

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  • The second of a range of videos I will be uploading over the next few weeks. This one covers a trip along the GEML from Ipswich to Stratford.
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    Note: This is a personal video and not to be used as an official route learning guide.
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  • @rickmeyrick4357
    @rickmeyrick4357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great smooth and speedy run, R.I.P. Pigeon.

    • @bonkerz865
      @bonkerz865 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought so, didn't want to rewind 🙈

  • @ruly1973
    @ruly1973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excelente video.. sigue subiendo mas videos asi..saludos desde Argentina.

  • @a.butler8908
    @a.butler8908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent journey thanks, the subtitles make things easy to follow your progress. Looking forward to further episodes.

  • @seamusmcevoy2011
    @seamusmcevoy2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely loved that vid, the colours were fantastic, great work.

  • @andynixon2820
    @andynixon2820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Once you get past the M25 it's amazing how close together the stations are . Used to get the train to Liverpool Street everyday , Stratford has changed since beyond recognition since the Olympics.

  • @christopherdavies3468
    @christopherdavies3468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent film. Great quality. I have made that journey as a passenger many times so a real treat to see it from the cab. Thank you.

  • @steviep1965
    @steviep1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyable video, decent quality and good amount of captions. Hope to see some more soon.

  • @dixiedean1955
    @dixiedean1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great trip. Was amazed at how much of the overhead line equipment has been changed over recent years. Almost a case of re-electrification.

  • @philsangwell2374
    @philsangwell2374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent quality video , thanks for sharing .

  • @MrGrunter0
    @MrGrunter0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this....I will be route learning Ipswich to Wembley and this section of the route I haven't been able to video in the daytime!
    Great that you have the names of Jcts etc too. 👍🏻

  • @rwm2986
    @rwm2986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for a great video. I used to live in Norwich with frequent travel to Liverpool Street so it was good to see a 'forward' view instead of the 'sideways' view as a passenger.

  • @michaelhawkins2292
    @michaelhawkins2292 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this text book trip I didn’t want it to end, so much to see all the way,got to be my favourite go to video, more please Mike.

  • @johnhopkinson695
    @johnhopkinson695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent. Thanks for posting.

  • @jonny7dreamin
    @jonny7dreamin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great run....Thank you for posting!!

  • @sebhoward6674
    @sebhoward6674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember this route back in 1998!!! The Clacton Xpress BRC309 Slam Door Train running on 25KV compared to 3rd rail BRC422 What a difference in power!!! If this Lolco is Diesel then i will be damned!!!

  • @eddyboy90
    @eddyboy90 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, excellent to see the route in so much detail and clarity! I’ve been trying to get forward facing video out of the Network Rail measurement train team for a while to aid training of some of our signallers and MOMs, but no luck so far, so this is a welcome substitute.

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plenty more to post over the next few days... 👍

  • @Clive1953
    @Clive1953 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you excellent video so clear feels like you are in the cab

  • @CarlD08
    @CarlD08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely bloody fantastic!!!!! :-D Thank you so much for recording this. Can't wait for the next video, hopefully that will be the North London Overground section (fingers crossed).

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That could possibly be one to come soon... 👍

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      North London Line now posted…👍

  • @CraigG91
    @CraigG91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Nice to see the flirts fly past. Nice views at that end of the country 👌

  • @titup2
    @titup2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. East Anglia looking lovely in the late afternoon sun.

  • @rickydoddiss714
    @rickydoddiss714 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, using this to help me learn part of this route 😁

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally brilliant, thank you!

  • @FrogandFlangeVideo
    @FrogandFlangeVideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great cabride !!! James.

  • @stacymedia
    @stacymedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!!! I was hoping someone would do this train journey. A still view of the train before starting would be good 👍

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sometimes its a case of jump on and straight away, especially in stations... But, I agree, it would be good if I could get a shot of the train.

  • @Electricfox
    @Electricfox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good to see Stoke tunnel is still as damp as ever.

  • @Bigbro28
    @Bigbro28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good one; with a video of this quality you deserve more subscribers. Let’s get to 1,000 for a start. 🐨🇦🇺

  • @jeremywilcox
    @jeremywilcox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have said; that was one hel of a clear well timed run; presumably now waiting for Overground to pass.

  • @ElectraProductions225
    @ElectraProductions225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant! I can't wait for a 90 aha

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Possibly soon...

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weather permitting, I might do Wembley Yard to Stratford/Ipswich tomorrow… Watch this space…
      Possibly Camden-Wembley via Gospel Oak/City Lines in the morning on way up also… If bright enough! (5am)…

  • @jeremywilcox
    @jeremywilcox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129
    @medwaymodelrailway7129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    like the video very much

  • @russouk
    @russouk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being somewat tired before watching this,so relaxing the engine sound made me drift off a few times...lol reminds me of 80`s when we came back sunday night after weekend job in Reading Mand S doing the refrigeration,we had the bedford with sliding doors and sounded just like the 66 I fell asleep to the constant drone of the engine and slept all the way back to wales lol

  • @john45305
    @john45305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great video, have enjoyed this one, only thing is, that I had to turn my volume up quite a lot to hear the sound

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some are quieter than others, depending what end I’m driving from… And the weather! (If I have window open or not)…😂 I’ll see what I can do for the next ones….👍

  • @squeaksvids5886
    @squeaksvids5886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I work at Chelmsford station. 😀

  • @LingLiu2014
    @LingLiu2014 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahh Essex beautiful

  • @gurugordon
    @gurugordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the video and looking forward to watching more. How many trains come and go from Felixstowe on an average day? Given that a lot of them go via Peterborough, and you passed 4 of them heading east during the run, it must be a really busy rail terminus.

  • @SativaIndica78
    @SativaIndica78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent thanks for making these! Would love to see some 90 or 86 footage if you have any?

  • @alwayslight2658
    @alwayslight2658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great one having in mind HD 1080 quality of filming. And pity that it is not 4k as it would be of a much better quality.
    I suggest that you do them all 4k as they will be of better quality and as such will last longer. In my opinion it is worth to invest some extra eford and film them all 4k, on sunny days and when driving away from sun. Clean window is a must anyway. Simply as this is what it is needed to do good if not top video. It is this simple and demanding at the same time.

  • @jonathanmoser4500
    @jonathanmoser4500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and excellent driving, keeping the speed up and using the downhill gradients to your advantage. I'm undertaking some work on diesel vs electric traction and the climbs out of Ipswich and Manningtree provide some very useful information for me. You averaged 56 mph up the 2.75 miles of Dedham Bank at 1:134 which is impressive (I wonder how well laden the train was and what the trailing load was?). Is there any possibility of you filming a return down trip involving the climb up Brentwood Bank? I'm very keen to get exact point to point timings from Harold Wood to Ingrave Summit. And do you drive Class 90's as well? I'm particularly keen to get some comparison timings between Class 66 and Class 90 up Brentwood Bank. BTW and FYI, I am a rail freight consultant!

  • @19AJB
    @19AJB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed this. I was intrigued by the fact that you kept the power on all of the way down Brentwood Bank - is that simply because pathing is tight and you have to be up to 75mph (?) as soon as possible to get out of the way?

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, just getting up to 75 after climbing into Shenfield... Can be a bit of a drag with a decent weight... It more than easily reaches 75 pretty quick. Usually shut off about 65/70 and let the gradient do the rest (with some braking to hold speed)... Usually its us that catch the passenger services up when they stop...

  • @danamack7405
    @danamack7405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to see more 4K videos !

  • @Phil_Marshall_
    @Phil_Marshall_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 48:06 I see a speed sign with 80/85E. I've never seen the E suffix before, does it stand for electric? Do you know what trains it applies too? Thanks for the video!

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the 85 is for Electric services. There is variations on the network at various locations which apply to HST, Diesel (D) and DMU's...

  • @Transport-UK
    @Transport-UK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Shenfield Shark brake van is still there. Will it ever be removed?

    • @mikeuk4130
      @mikeuk4130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are the Shenfield Sharks still around, like Jimmy Smith and Soapy Johnson? You didn't try to remove them if you had any sense!

  • @garyandrewranford
    @garyandrewranford 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was brilliant... I wanted it to continue... Looking forward to your videos :-)
    Is there an option to see the speedo and other dials ?

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately not. I have limited space where I can position the camera. It has to be positioned out of line of sight and no intrusive for obvious reasons... But, ill see what I can do with regards to more detail and positioning in the future.

  • @seamusmcevoy2011
    @seamusmcevoy2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R.I.P Pigeon @1.00.01.

  • @garykillington4172
    @garykillington4172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When ya washing machine goes on the rinse mode spin .thats the noise of the loco at speed 😂

  • @joshuarobinson6134
    @joshuarobinson6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Making the night shunt turn go a little quicker 👍. Look forward to the next one.

  • @jonoharris333
    @jonoharris333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When did you take this video? None of the recent OLE works at Stratford are there and that was done at Christmas

  • @joehedley6964
    @joehedley6964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    enjoyed your 1st now second aswell do you ever take frieght up to scotland or north of england? wud be great

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, do ECML to Doncaster via several routes and WCML to Rugby… Also cover Reading and a few other nooks and crannies! Lucky to have an extensive route card…

  • @dutchy777
    @dutchy777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what speed were you doing? it seems to take quite a while to get from Ipswich and you are not stopping like GA trains do at Manningtree, Colchester, Chelmsford etc and they are quicker?

  • @stephenbutler5512
    @stephenbutler5512 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyable & interesting video. NB Hatfield PeverEl is mis-spelled. And a pigeon dies at1:00:01 so you can't say 'No animals were hurt during the making of this film' ;-) !

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know... Noticed it after posting. But it means removing the video, editing and uploading again... I guess the spelling mistake will have to traumatise all those affected for the rest of their days! 🤣 Good spot nevertheless. 👍

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please excuse my lack of knowledge but the power appears to be 100% most of the time, does the setup reach a max speed and that's your lot so you have to keep motor full pelt?

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With 1600+ tons on the back, combined with the gradients, full power is needed quite a lot. Although its good practice to cut back when you can as you don't get much MPG out of these locos! They can get along ok without full power but acceleration. to max speed does require it most of the time.

    • @drdoolittle5724
      @drdoolittle5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Freightdriver82 Thank you very much!

  • @jacksugden8190
    @jacksugden8190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First class journey

  • @JsT1986
    @JsT1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:00:00 poor bird!

    • @davidpanton3192
      @davidpanton3192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woodpigeon, I believe (or it was).

    • @bungle1963
      @bungle1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I clocked that as well. Would be in proximity to Ingrave Summit lol

    • @roboftherock
      @roboftherock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NOT an endangered species, so no loss.

    • @TheUKTrainguy
      @TheUKTrainguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed that too!

  • @matthew0605
    @matthew0605 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, was this on a passenger train? .

  • @jamesspence3543
    @jamesspence3543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this video sped up? Or did you just give some Beans. So relaxing

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All in real time... Some of our liners do get a bit of a lick on! 😂

    • @jamesspence3543
      @jamesspence3543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Freightdriver82 haha it's brilliant.

    • @russouk
      @russouk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wide lense of camera gives impression of faster than actually i

  • @AdamWebb1982
    @AdamWebb1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Pigeon

  • @peterbester
    @peterbester 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the motive power on this run?

  • @robertgreen89
    @robertgreen89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see a view of a 745 or a 755

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t work with GA anymore so can’t help with that I’m afraid… Left when the glorified trams were being built… 😂

  • @joehedley6964
    @joehedley6964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what frieght do you haul ? on your routes can you say?

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cover quite a bit… ECML to Doncaster via various routes, WCML to Rugby, Reading, Cambridge and a shed load of diversion routes, nooks and crannies… Lucky to have a good route card…

  • @gary-yc9xn
    @gary-yc9xn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what the center road called you are on at ipswich

    • @trackist
      @trackist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The video mentions it's called the "Up Main", although it is bi-directionally signalled. Looking at the latest Trackmap (Quail) confirms this.

    • @alanduffell9191
      @alanduffell9191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, it's the Up Main. Not absolutely certain so don't quote me, but logic says the platform 2 track on the left should therefore be the Up Passenger Loop and the one on the right should be the Down Main.

  • @splidge2000
    @splidge2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good, but, is it me or is the sound very quiet?

    • @splidge2000
      @splidge2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It gets louder as you go on!?

  • @paulhillcox3071
    @paulhillcox3071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There is sound, but you need to turn the volume right up

    • @fetchstixRHD
      @fetchstixRHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At first I was thinking that the video was silent/muted for a call, but I realised I needed to turn my headphones up 😂

  • @dumitrulangham1721
    @dumitrulangham1721 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this a class 66 locomotive?

  • @Joker33743
    @Joker33743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:00 poor bird

  • @petermolloy6142
    @petermolloy6142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great pity there’s no sound. I understand that there could have been “administrative difficulties” in an engine fitted with some sort of radio system, but surely that could have been overcome in editing the film. Pity.

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There is sound?...

    • @Nlogax
      @Nlogax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's definitely sound!

    • @wilcochris
      @wilcochris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Freightdriver82 There is, but the volume has to be up high. Great video otherwise

    • @seamusmcevoy2011
      @seamusmcevoy2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My hearing must be acute because I actually turned the bloody thing down!!!

  • @MrGritterCritter
    @MrGritterCritter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this a light engine move?

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope a fully loaded liner. This particular one was 1654 tons...

    • @TheUKTrainguy
      @TheUKTrainguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Freightdriver82 Wow! I thought it was a light engine too by the performance!

  • @philippefoubert1956
    @philippefoubert1956 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍 Belle vidéo mais je me demande pourquoi les trains de fret ne sont tractés que par des engins diesel ? Il existe pourtant des locomotives bi-modes puissantes qui seraient bien plus écologiques et tout aussi pratiques pour les "last mile" non électrifiés. Amitiés de Belgique 🤗

  • @russouk
    @russouk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take it this a 66?

    • @Freightdriver82
      @Freightdriver82  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes... Ill try and get some other traction on here soon...

  • @LeitoTrenes
    @LeitoTrenes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool.
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