Re the window opening. In the old days there were no radios underground. If the train stalled in the tunnel, the driver woukd open the window and clip a phone to two wires running along the tunnel so he could speak to the signaller. I also understand that by squeezing the wires together, the short cuts traction power and allows a safe evacuation. That might still be in use too. So there is a need to open the window.
"Well, I'm not having anyone staring in disbelief at MY willy suspension!" I like the old Bakerloo line stock, with their 2+2 seating arrangements and No Smoking signs. Agree that Marylebone > Moor Street is the more scenic way between London and Birmingham. If someone puts a gun to your head and asks you to sing, go with Mr. Brightside.
At 1:48 specifically, you see the 'Door Light Interlock' Switch, with the options 'Cut In/Cut Out'? You have the option to cut that out, allowing you to drive the 1972 Stock, with the windows open!
Hi 👋 just watched your video and noticed you said you can’t open the window and drive, in fact you actually can it was addressed on one of the train sim streams, if you look on the back wall towards the bottom left corner of the window on the drivers side below the number 2 you will notice a grey toggle switch which says I believe “cut in” if you switch this toggle switch to “cut out” you can then drive with your window open. Hope this helps 😊
28:00 its a combination of poor geology and the fact that when the underground was first being built the SE already had an extensive network of mainlines that North London didn't have (and still doesn't - really).
I might actually get Tim Sim World 2. I have got the 1st ever Train Sim World and its not a bad game. But Train Sim World 2 sounds lot better than the 1st one. Nice.