History & cultureShow Me the WorldWhat it Takes to Maintain a 500-Tonne Locomotive

What it Takes to Maintain a 500-Tonne Locomotive

Long-form44:01EntertainmentPublished Oct 14, 2026, 12:00 PM · 5d ago
Views
8,405
+7 views/hour
Views / hour now
7
measured 27m ago
Peak views / hour
8
3h ago
First 24 hours
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not tracked from upload
Engagement
0.7%
likes + comments / views
Likes
51
0.6% of views
Comments
7
0.08% of views
Est. ad revenue
$34–$76
lifetime, $4–9 RPM

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Avg views / day
1.4K
since upload
vs channel median
0.6×
this video's views ÷ the channel's usual
Rank in channel
#13
of 20 tracked

Views over time

2 readings

Total views Views gained per hour

Description

Go behind the scenes of one of Britain's most iconic railways, the East Coast Line. From the high-stakes engineering of the night shift crew, to the frantic breakfast service aboard the famous Flying Scotsman, discover the dedicated people who eat, sleep, and breathe the railway. Meet the drivers, the mechanics maintaining 500-tonne locomotives, and the passionate trainspotters who wait hours for a glimpse of a historic engine. Directors: Therese Byrne, Dan Waring Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLOUvQW5WObmQ?sbp=QAE%3D
Tags
East Coast LineFlying ScotsmanBritish RailwaysBehind The Scenes TrainsTrain Driver ViewRailway EngineeringNight Shift CrewTrainspotting UKLocomotive MaintenanceHistoric Steam TrainsUK Train JourneyTrain Documentary

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