One word: Fascinating. Nah, let's make it two words: Extremely Fascinating. 😁

@driver667

2 ай бұрын

Extremely happy you enjoyed it 😀😀👍

This is one aspect the general public never get to see, it is really good that the maintenance staff go to such levels of expertise to insure the safety of the travelling public, great video 667......

@driver667

Ай бұрын

Thank you. They are very professional in the work they do and take pride in their work. Without them we wouldn't have the system we have. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

Vince seems nice :) Well spoken and respectful

@driver667

2 ай бұрын

He is a great person. I am happy to have him as a friend and work colleague. 👍😀

Wow!! Behind-the-scenes at V/Line How exciting!!😁

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Very happy you enjoyed it 👍 😀

See this is the stuff people Never get to see. Except here. Ty and TY to Vince as well

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. We are very happy you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

Excellent video! A side of train travel we mere mortals seldom see! Thanks for making and posting this...

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

I haven’t seen this one Colin. It is very interesting

@driver667

22 күн бұрын

@@MargaretCampbell583 I'm happy to hear you found it interesting. Thank you. 😀👍

Fascinating. How the trains navigate all those points and never derail is beyond me, as are all the signals, they all looked red to me, lucky Ime not a train driver . Thanks for doing the video and the guys in the workshop 👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Very happy to hear you enjoyed the video and I'm sure the guys appreciate it also. They are great people that keep our trains running. 👍😀

Yes pls! More of this what I’d like to see of thank you very much! 😊

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Without all this behind the scenes work,there wouldn't be any trains,keep these videos comings,adds a new demision 👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Very happy to hear you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

After watching this video about #train maintenance, I was thoroughly impressed with the level of care and attention that goes into keeping #trains in top condition. What stood out to me was the emphasis on accountability and safety for the maintenance crew and drivers before, during, and after scheduled maintenance. This level of responsibility ensures the trains are safe and reliable for all passengers and staff. Great stuff, mate. I found the video informative and interesting. It provided insight into the inner workings of a vital mode of transportation. It showcased the importance of maintenance, demonstrating Vince's commitment to excellence and safety, which sets Alstom, West Melbourne Depot apart. This was just an observation. I'm sure all depots are the same across our great southern land, regardless of whether I am in South Australia, but I was born in Victoria. Overall, I really enjoyed this type of video. (Let's face it, I enjoy all your videos.) It is great for anyone interested in learning more about the behind-the-scenes efforts that keep our world moving forward. Thank you #Driver667 #traindriversview #vline #train

@driver667

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. The rail industry is very much professional and safely based. I am glad I was able to bring this to you and you enjoyed it 👍😀

A really interesting video. Thanks so much for the behind-the-scenes look 👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Very happy you enjoyed it 👍 😀

Great video nice to see the behind the scenes wonder why there called road the different tracks 🤔

@driver667

2 ай бұрын

Road is a term commonly used to refer to tracks in yards. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

Fascinating stuff! Your train, your road. Love it✌️

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video 👍😀

Great video, I remember the old sheds when the Overland ran on Broad Gauge, and after arrival the consist was split in half for maintenance because it was so long, up to 18 carriage consist.

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

It was certainly a big train back then. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

Wow, that low note horn on the original V/Line Vlocity Trains is so loud, they give me the biggest frights!!😆😂 10:45

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

You always tell me you like the loud horns 🤣🤣👍😀

@vlinenclasstrains

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 I do like Loud Horns, I just like Long Loud High Note Horns on the N Class Locomotives Colin.😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😁

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@vlinenclasstrains 👍😀

Great video mate, very informative and a great behind the scenes look at the Carriage sheds

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed the look behind the scenes. 👍😀

👍👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀

Big fan of your channel and your videos and I’m obsessed with metro trains Melbourne but most of all Vline, my dream is to drive a Vline train one day, your such a big inspiration for me and other people. we’ll done and keep up the great work.😊

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Good luck with your dreams. I hope you make them come true one day. 👍😀

Very cool video - thank you!

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

Interesting new video format, keep up the great work 😊

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed it 👍 😀

i've been inside this depot during my heavy and light rail course with the rail academy. it was awesome to get a tour around the place and meet a lot of the blokes working there including Vince, he was pretty fun.

@Trainspottervic

3 ай бұрын

Is that the cert 2 one?

@colonelbobcat1069

3 ай бұрын

@@Trainspottervic yeah thats the one

@Trainspottervic

3 ай бұрын

@@colonelbobcat1069 year 1 or 2 in currently doing 1

@colonelbobcat1069

3 ай бұрын

@@Trainspottervic year 2 i think but ive been finishd for quiet a while so i cant remember.

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. They are good people. 👍 😀

Awesome video. 👍👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very happy you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

awesome video

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

I like how in the cabride we casually cross every V/Line terminal track, that must've been a minor headache for the signaller to plan!

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

It can be a headache at times for the signaller with departures and arrivals to fit through also. 🤔👍😀

Good interesting vid with hard working people! I got a vid of our train maintenance depot here, video 26 in the 2nd playlist I have about transportation for those interested. Have a great day you all. :)

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 😀

@KenanTurkiye

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 Always 🤓👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@KenanTurkiye 👍😀

V/Line N451 City of Portland is still at Southern Cross Station on the Standard Gauge Siding and N451 is fitted with New Nathan P5 Horns on Each cab 1:35

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

👍😀

OMG! that is amazing!!! 😁😁3:29

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀

Interesting video, interesting how in this day and age you are still doing some paper work 😁 what about a train start up video and drivers pre trip check 😁

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

There is still paperwork. You can never get away from it 🤣👍😀

Bonus views of A 66. 😁

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Yes, it was hiding under the bridge. 🤣👍😀

Very nice to see how things operate how long were you actually there for (hopefully there’s some coffee or biscuits awaiting u while u wait)

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

I was there for a good hour or two. They always have a hot cuppa there if you want. 🤣👍😀

12:11 A66 can't hide!

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

It tried, but it got found out 🤣🤣👍😀

👍

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍 😀

Oh it's starting to rain 🌧

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

It was 👍😀

Thanks for this video, interesting to see behind the scenes. vlineclasstrains is being sarcastic? 😆 But who empties the dunny?

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

There is a truck that comes along side the train and empties the toilets. You will sometimes see it at Southern Cross. 👍😀

@OzElectricEcho

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667and smell it 😂😂

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@OzElectricEcho 🤣🤣👍😀

Are the sg vl's maintained here aswell or at a different location?

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

They are maintained at South Dynon. There is no standard gauge into the carriage maintenance depot. 👍😀

Maintenance Depot know as the Bank Sidings

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

👍😀

Could we see the underneath of a Vlo please.

@driver667

20 күн бұрын

@@cabbagepatch8947 I'll see what I can do in the future sometime. 👍😀

Who was filming you while you were moving VL48 at the Maintenance depot..? 5:35

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

It was on a tripod. 👍😀

@vlinenclasstrains

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 Oh I see

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@vlinenclasstrains 👍😀

those sprinters were delivered too early for the Kennett govt to cancel them.

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

👍😀

@DaleDix

2 ай бұрын

They're still going, good thing he didn't get to

@driver667

2 ай бұрын

@@DaleDix it's a very good thing, that's for sure 👍😀

At 11:54 the points were not set correctly, is a train allowed to just push them into the correct position?

@mexicanbatman666

3 ай бұрын

yes

@calibre_au6183

3 ай бұрын

11:56 colorful radio!

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

The points in the yard are hand throw spring loaded points which, yes we can drive through. 👍😀

@Connors_Trainz_Vlogs

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 thank you

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@Connors_Trainz_Vlogs 👍😀

Why does the Sprinter in the video have a different sounding horn?

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

The sprinter, like the vlocity, has two horns. This was the low note horn used when you don't need a loud horn in a confined space. 👍😀

@therealsammyvee888

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 Oh ok. I've never heard that horn before, only the three-tone one used on passenger runs. Thanks.

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@therealsammyvee888 it doesn't get used by drivers much outside of situations like this. 👍😀

@therealsammyvee888

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 That's probably why I haven't heard it before then. Thanks for the info.

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@therealsammyvee888 no problem. 👍😀

So did you ask Vince if he can be on your video with Permission.?

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

He was quite happy to be in the video. 👍😀

@vlinenclasstrains

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 That's good to hear

Are you a train driver

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I am. 👍😀

@Aussietrains851

3 ай бұрын

@@driver667 YO THATS SO COOL

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

@@Aussietrains851 😀 it's a good job 👍😀

Nice to see BTS videos on how things work🪃👍😊🙏

@driver667

3 ай бұрын

Very happy you enjoyed the video 👍 😀