A brief documentary showing the re-opened Island Line and new Class 484 rolling stock now plying their trade on the Isle of Wight. The music is royalty free and courtesy of www.bensound.com
At Pier Head it is the fourth track which was supported by the stumps. The third track was removed and the remaining island platform extended across the trackbed. I understand that the pier works were less expensive than budgeted. It's a pity that some of the savings could not be used to replace the tatty screening you rightly mention!
If it happens, I can’t see it being soon. There are buildings in the way at Wroxall and the tunnel has been re-used at Ventnor. I would find it unlikely to happen in my lifetime, sadly
Thanks for the effort you put into making this video. Stunning views of the pier using the Drone. It's a shame that Vivarail appeared to not bother to overhaul the door mechanisms, resulting in slow operation; I have always liked the elegant single leaf doors of the D stock. A case of spoiling the ship for a ha'porth of tar imo.
Thanks for the nice comments about the video. I tend to stay away from the politics of rolling stock and everything else. Ultimately, I’m all about go out and enjoy the trains, whether it’s a pacer or a pendo
@@emmo999 Don't get me wrong i enjoy all trains including Pacers but i can't help getting political at times. Like with the Pacers, they were the result of the Tory Government wanting a really cheap solution so BR offered the Pacer which was accepted. Recently the current Tory government has the cheek to say how crappy the poor old Pacers are (but it was their fault) !!
Great video emmo, very nice drone work, the amount of work that been put in to upgrade the line is staggering isn't it,the trains look amazing, living in Portsmouth I've been able to keep up with the progress, regular updates on southern news and on line, will be planning a trip over very soon 👍👌😀
@@emmo999 The old ones couldn't do a half-hour timetable either, so they do indeed need to be a certain amount faster than the old ones. I can't remember the source for this info, but I think it was something fairly reliable, like Informed Sources or Rail or something like that.
When the 483s first came in, they were operating a 20 minute service, more intense than the current schedule. The only issue I’ve seen with the 484s so far is the long time it takes doors to close at stations, mainly due to a long period of bleeping before they close. If that was shortened, they could save a minute across the journey easily
Yes indeed. The passing loops at Ryde and Sandown were designed for the 20 minute service NSE introduced. Sadly one of those got cut meaning a 20/40 service
Emmo, do they have tampers on th IOW?Love your cab rides mate.thanks, for sharing them,,, and an interesting vid on the Island line,your moving toward Geoff M .and that cant be bad.
No tampers on the island, I’m afraid. They borrowed a smaller one they could load on and off the back of a lorry when it came to upgrading some of the track. Thank you for the nice comments about the video. I won’t be in the habit of making non cab ride videos, but the IoW holds a special place for me, and lots of people are interested in it’s quirkiness
6:34 Is that a spring switch that automatically flips by a spring back to the opposite direction track when the train has stopped forcing the spring open, or do they have to be electrically switched by a switch motor ? On lesser lines with predictable travel routings, a spring switch would not require a dispatcher to flip the switch at each end of the platform each and every laborious time. Aarre Peltomaa
Would love to see cab rides of the refurbished Island Line to check out the infrastructure....anyone in a position to film and post? (resident in N W England)
Yes, I know what you mean, it is a bit of a verbal assault on the ears. And the trouble is because there’s so many, you end up not listening to any of them!
A pretty station to see. Beautiful new passenger trains. Always enjoy the video. See you on the next! 😊
Some stunning drone footage there; beautiful to see even if you don't like trains!
Absolutely, I love the opportunities that owning a drone offers, especially panning along the pier!
@8.20 - There's just something about, watching a trains red tail lights disappear off into the night. Great vid. Thanks for that.
Glad you liked that. Felt it was sort of nice to keep filming while it disappeared
1:13 That is a stunning shot!
Drones offer opportunities you couldn’t otherwise have, and I love it!
Brilliant - thank you very much for showing us!
Some of the footage was filmed on the second day of running (the double length trains). It’s took that long for me to get the footage together 🤦🏻♂️
My favorite place, nice flying thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the comments
At Pier Head it is the fourth track which was supported by the stumps. The third track was removed and the remaining island platform extended across the trackbed. I understand that the pier works were less expensive than budgeted. It's a pity that some of the savings could not be used to replace the tatty screening you rightly mention!
Very nice indeed! I'm very keen to get over and ride these soon. Pretty space-age compared to what went before them!
They look good - bright and airy inside. And regular passengers seem to like them
It seems that not even on the IOW you can get away from the 'If you see something that does not look right ... See it Say it Sorted' announcement.
The bane of our lives!
Very nicely done. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback
Excellent footage. I wonder when the line between Shanklin and Ventnor will be reinstated.
If it happens, I can’t see it being soon. There are buildings in the way at Wroxall and the tunnel has been re-used at Ventnor. I would find it unlikely to happen in my lifetime, sadly
Thanks for the effort you put into making this video. Stunning views of the pier using the Drone.
It's a shame that Vivarail appeared to not bother to overhaul the door mechanisms, resulting in slow operation; I have always liked the elegant single leaf doors of the D stock.
A case of spoiling the ship for a ha'porth of tar imo.
Thanks for the nice comments about the video.
I tend to stay away from the politics of rolling stock and everything else. Ultimately, I’m all about go out and enjoy the trains, whether it’s a pacer or a pendo
@@emmo999 Don't get me wrong i enjoy all trains including Pacers but i can't help getting political at times. Like with the Pacers, they were the result of the Tory Government wanting a really cheap solution so BR offered the Pacer which was accepted. Recently the current Tory government has the cheek to say how crappy the poor old Pacers are (but it was their fault) !!
Great video emmo, very nice drone work, the amount of work that been put in to upgrade the line is staggering isn't it,the trains look amazing, living in Portsmouth I've been able to keep up with the progress, regular updates on southern news and on line, will be planning a trip over very soon 👍👌😀
I’m back over today funnily enough for 36 hours or so 😅
Is this the first time island line have had 2 trains on together?
Correction - the second track was removed and the third track is rusting away as you show it.
I've heard that the new units don't accelerate quickly enough to keep to the planned ½ hourly timetable.
I would say that’s rubbish, as having travelled on them, their performance is better than the 483s and, at peak times, there now is two trains running
@@emmo999 The old ones couldn't do a half-hour timetable either, so they do indeed need to be a certain amount faster than the old ones. I can't remember the source for this info, but I think it was something fairly reliable, like Informed Sources or Rail or something like that.
When the 483s first came in, they were operating a 20 minute service, more intense than the current schedule.
The only issue I’ve seen with the 484s so far is the long time it takes doors to close at stations, mainly due to a long period of bleeping before they close. If that was shortened, they could save a minute across the journey easily
The biggest obstacle to a half hourly service was the location of the passing loops, which the new loop at Brading has resolved.
Yes indeed. The passing loops at Ryde and Sandown were designed for the 20 minute service NSE introduced. Sadly one of those got cut meaning a 20/40 service
Choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video!!!!
Nicely done, Sir!
Thank you kindly!
Emmo, do they have tampers on th IOW?Love your cab rides mate.thanks, for sharing them,,, and an interesting vid on the Island line,your moving toward Geoff M .and that cant be bad.
No tampers on the island, I’m afraid. They borrowed a smaller one they could load on and off the back of a lorry when it came to upgrading some of the track.
Thank you for the nice comments about the video. I won’t be in the habit of making non cab ride videos, but the IoW holds a special place for me, and lots of people are interested in it’s quirkiness
I notice that they are running ok at their speed without the fourth rail. Aarre Peltomaa
They have entirely new motors, so are no designed for 3rd rail use
Looking forward to this coming to tsw2 on the 19th
I’ve seen it’s now out!
6:34 Is that a spring switch that automatically flips by a spring back to the opposite direction track when the train has stopped forcing the spring open, or do they have to be electrically switched by a switch motor ? On lesser lines with predictable travel routings, a spring switch would not require a dispatcher to flip the switch at each end of the platform each and every laborious time.
Aarre Peltomaa
We rarely have spring points. They are generally motorised and change automatically when the signaller sets the route
@@emmo999 The IOW steam railway has spring points at Wootton and Smallbrook.
Very nice video mate, well done.
Cheers, thank you 👍🏻
Nice drone coverage. Hope the 484 is added to Train Sim.
I love the opportunities a drone gives for shots, such as alongside the pier.
I bet the 484 will be added in due course for the IoW route
2023/4, it is in Trainsim 2.
Would love to see cab rides of the refurbished Island Line to check out the infrastructure....anyone in a position to film and post? (resident in N W England)
I can get cab rides - let me see what I can arrange
Actually shut on January 2 2021.
Ah well, close enough
The only thing I hate are those stupid announcements all the time.
Yes, I know what you mean, it is a bit of a verbal assault on the ears. And the trouble is because there’s so many, you end up not listening to any of them!
Keeping the old traditions alive of using 40 year old rolling stock!
MTR SBK Line motor
I mean MRT