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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?!
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Flying Scotsman named after the loco? I rather think it was the other way round Victor...
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.
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
Your next mission bond, is to avoid the agent puns & 60s secret music!
A ridiculous amount of adverts spoil this video 😮
I wonder what Ian is doing 11 years on.....?
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.
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.