I’m actually more impressed with the trains than the flights. Not normally a train guy but there is something nostalgic with sleeper trains. As an Australian I’d love to invite you Noel to check out our two sleeper trains. The Ghan that goes from north to south of the continent and the Indian Pacific that goes from East (Pacific ocean) to West (Indian ocean). Both train journeys go over numerous days and nights. Both have 5 star sleeper and 5 star dining car options. Definitely worth the experience.
I know I'm 2 years late (I'm a new subscriber), but I absolutely love your non-plane videos as much as I love the plane videos! Thank you for showing us the world Noel! @@noelphilips
yes, they are way more interesting than the plane ones which are a bit samey......usually business class flight showing us him eating, looking at the video display, some clouds out of the window and not much more really
The carrriage is called "Ammendorf", an absolute classic! More than 30000 were build at VEB Waggonbau Ammendorf in Eastern Gemrany for Soviet Railways, and they still can be found running in all of ex-USSR countries. This one received only a few cosmetic changes, even the original signs in Russian can be seen like "Press pedal to flush the water" or "Cold and hot water pipes stop-cocks locations"
This brings back memories. We did the overnight sleeper from Budapest to Bucharest about 7 years ago. I couldn't figure how the journey took so long on the timetable, but as the ancient train never exceeded 30mph the whole way I soon realised. No chance of actual sleeping (party of 4, each with our own compartment) as how the train managed to stay on the tracks I will never know. Dinner was served by a young man who kept bringing bottles of red wine, and helped us drink them. It all got very drunken, but at least I could smoke in this no smoking carriage. Signs everywhere, but ashtrays on the tables! In the morning, at "breakfast" we found our young waiter asleep on the floor under a blanket. He reluctantly arose to serve us. My partner was very brave and ordered an omelette. It arrived looking disgusting. "What's in it?" I asked. "Eggshell mainly" he said. Marvelous views of the Carpathians though.
i’ve taken that same train and now feel like i massively missed out lol, it was a fairly average experience as sleeper trains go, tho the rolling stock was kinda nostalgic
Love it! I've been following you for awhile (in Lurk-Mode). I rarely comment - but I love how you capture and share these rare (nearly extinct) experiences - and still manage to make me laugh! Yeah, I wouldn't want to think too much about that mattress-pad, either!
I love your work Noel, as someone who was in the travel business for decades, I travel 'virtually' with you everywhere. Just one small suggestion though: instead of sticking with the all-pervasive Western fast food outlets in the wonderful places you visit, why not try the local food in each place? Great opportunity for interaction with fellow travellers and locals, colourful content (entertaining whether you like what you're eating or not..!!), and a chance to broaden your culinary horizons and benefit the local economy! Just a thought...
Sometimes, you're in a rush and you just gotta power down the animal fat for energy. I agree, try the local cuisine when you can, but sometimes you have to catch a train first. Not ever vacay is leisurely.
@@nikoscosmos who knows, maybe he just wants to get what he knows and doesn't want to bother with trying something new, even if it's the same item but from a different, foreign fast food joint. i do agree with trying local food for sure, but again, some people don't always have the time or headspace to worry about food to be honest.
The last thing u want when you’re travelling (not vacationing) is diarrhea. Stick with what you know. Holidays/vacations are the time to experience new food, not airplane taxi and train hopping 😂
I appreciate you review some long train ride to complement the airlines travel. I love using both . I could say that I find it difficult to have a good night sleep on train but it is not so bad if I compare to a 8 hours flight in economy class on some airlines.
That's a real classic, amazed it's still running. Had my first Caledonian Sleeper trip last week and was surprised that was quite so bumpy. Not sure what I was expecting but I didn't expect to almost feel seasick. So I don't envy you this trip.
On CS, you’ve got to make sure you’re as close to the middle of the carriage as you can be if you’re a lighter sleeper. It’s much quieter and a bit smoother. Also, you’ll get a better night’s sleep on the highlander going northbound, as you start the journey on the smoother west coast mainline, compared to trying to get to sleep on the jointed tracks of the highlands. After a few times I’m quite used to it, and sleep well now ☺️
That's night trains for you! I've been fortunate enough to do quite a few now - mostly in Eastern Europe but sometimes in Scandinavia - and I absolutely love them. Something about the repetitive clunking and the slight swaying gets me (often an insomniac) to sleep in minutes. And I love being able to lie down and look out of the window while I'm reading. I hope you have a better experience with them in future - they're so much less stressful usually and I genuinely think there's something magical and old-fashioned (but in a good way) about a night train
My dad was a train driver here in the UK. He went on the sleeper train from Scotland to London (as a railway employee we get very reduced rates) and he complained that the driver was using the straight air brake and this made for an uncomfortable ride. After watching this I think he doesn’t know how lucky he was ! Not exactly a relaxing train journey eh Noel ? Great video as always. 👍👍
Was your dad working with electric or diesel? Because if it was an electric locomotive then yes there’s no need for air brakes to stop a passenger train.
@@barrycoomer8137 wow so he got a taste of everything that’s cool, I don’t know any old “hogger” directly who’ve worked steam in their revenue careers, steam has been out of the US for quite a while except for some revenue test runs back in the 1980s for the ACE 3000 program. I knew steam stuck around a bit longer in the UK that’s always been a bit fascinating the transition period in the US happened very quickly for a lot of railroads so we really didn’t get to see a big mix of power types
I love Romania. I travelled on overnight trains there around 2002 and it doesn't look much different around gara Du Nord as it was then. On the wheel changes, that was always an adventure. We got the sleeper from Moscow to Berlin with a wheel change at the border between Belarus and Poland and it was awesome. Great memories from this one. Thanks Noel.
I really like the train journeys you do, seems more eventful than the planes. I would love it if you included a map in the video showing the routes, potentially across multiple video showing the whole trip.
Nice one Noel. To say you went off the rails is an understatement. Made a change from flying where the aircraft wheels cannot be changed at 30,000 feet.
I made that mistake about the train station too. Yes it's a little sketchy around there 🙂. I would recommend a train journey in Romania it's an experience
Oh yeah,,, definitely!!! I'd actually pay for an admission ticket in order to see a video of them traveling and exploring places together lol. I happen to be Romanian, and just stumbled on this dude's channel about 2 weeks ago, and I'm starting to get a little buzz from it. However, I've been following Bald and "Bankrupt" lol for almost 2 years or so!! I live in NYC for 21 years now, but came from Romania at 12 years old. Anyways, like I've said: I'd like to see a video or two or more, why not, of them just getting their videos on lmao....
Hi Noel … I love your content.. I’m from Barry Wales.. I enjoyed your Africa vlogs as was working as a key worker and was something to look forward to... I was just laughing about the man coming into your train room and doing whatever..lol.😂...Anyway keep up the good work and remember that you really do make people happy...👍
The background music was making me laugh. I like the way you turn the Eastern block music off when the guy comes in to do the floor in your room, like you don't want to let him hear you playing it. I know it's only a sound track added later, but it's still funny. As soon as he goes, up it pipes again. Love your videos Noel, that was excellent!
You're really lucky to ride on these vintage automobiles, and it's worth being a subscriber to your channel since I have the opportunity at times to see you being on one of the last remaining vehicles! Also, it feels good to see you visit one of the least countries now included in your channel, and still waiting for the day you'd visit Antarctica, which will be a long way off. But who knows? You may end up there one day!
Great vid Noel , but could I recommend that you dump that silly little suitcase on wheels and get yourself a decent little rucksack , much more practical and leaves you with both hands free
In Australia each state has different railway gauges so changing bogies between states was a pretty standard occurrence. Every night the trains between Sydney and Melbourne needed to stop and change bogies at the border city of Albury.
I've done this train before too, and back to Bucharest. They changed the wheels too, but I felt so weirded out when the guards took my passport and left for an hour!
FYI the city Iasi just before the Moldovan border is pronounced Yash (not ee-ahs-ee). Also seeing those train cars get lifted from the outside is also a sight to see. And Ungheni (the city where the wheels get changed) is a great place to visit!
Firstly, isn't Moldova part of Europe? Secondly, it was hysterical listening to your description of the bouncy train ride. I know it was hell for you. You are a brave man to take that adventure.
People from West always behave like that since they are used to nice trains etc. While we in Central/Eastern part are used to drive with shitty buses and trains
Taken by force originally and rightfully returned. Don't forget the inhabitants spoke Romanian there and were a majority after the Trianon pact. Don't change history to suit yourself.
I love your plane videos, but your train videos are very entertaining and I get a good laugh sometimes at your train reviews. I wouldn't mind going on a train anywhere.
Thank you for sharing this unique experience that most of us never will have. I felt your discomfort, LOL. Cheers, and keep 'em coming. BTW: I love that the sheets say "Beautiful Rose" in English - truly WEIRD!
Awesome video Noel! I just cant believe they come into your First Class cabin and roll the rug up and do the greasy pin changes there, wow! Really cool train though!
If you want the real deal with changing bogies take the Train from Hook of Holland to Moscow, change bogies in the middle of the night at Minsk. Change trains in Moscow for Trans Sib to Beijing. Change bogies back to standard guage in the middle of the night on Mongolian/Sino border but this time accompanied to Chinese martial music and flashing lights. The common denominator being you always change bogies in the middle of the night. It's what they do! Great series. thanks
Really great video….. did remind me of some fairly ropey European trains back in the 80s…..Italian coaches which kept the wooden boards but forgot the cushioning. 2 favourite bits 1) the loo review for all the wrong reasons ! and 2) background music is just fab !
Ps another comment re changing the wheels reminds me in my youth the Catalan Tango train used to be the only train between France and Spain as it’s wheels were specially designed to change at the border because of gauging. Nowadays you can simply get the TGV from Paris to Barcelona direct. Different Times !
There is retro Noel, and there is outdated. Still I would love it and given my age I can actually remember hen trains were about mass public transport rather than luxury travel . Thanks for the video Noel, looking forward to the next one.
In some parts of the world trains still are mass transport Duncan. India and Pakistan particularly and also in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. I expect the same would be the case in many other countries in Asia.
@@rais1953 your 100% right. I lived and worked in India for some time and used the train a lot. Basic, but cheap and ON TIME all of the time. Nothing wrong with basic but westerners would not put up with not having WiFi or a plug even on a typical commute these days. ✌️
Looks like you might have been a bit unlucky. The berth over the bogey (wheels) is always the most uncomfortable. If you can, try to get something in the middle of the coach.
In fact, these cars were made in the GDR, but were widely used in the USSR. I traveled on such a carriage with my family on a summer vacation from Leningrad to Sochi in the early 1980s. The one way trip took 2 days.
Absolutely brilliant. I actually laughed out loud when you opened the door to your berth on the train. What a journey. Love these train blogs. More please xxx
Wow! ! What a kind of extraordinary experience!! I laughed a lot with the " 'washing machine' expression regarding the train.😊 😅The changing of the wheels are really unbelivable!! Thanks for sharing🙏😆
Вау, старые вагоны Ammendorf еще на ходу? Класс! В начале 80 годов ездил в таком купе , как будто попал в детство.))) "Пассажирские вагоны производства ГДР(Германская Демократическая Республика) заводом "Аммендорф" впервые появились в Советском Союзе в 1948 году. Вагоны Аммендорф отличались своей надежностью и долговечностью."
Ok in my honest opinion I truly think you are way above Sam Chui and he has millions of followers, your content is by far much better and that isn't because of where you go or what you record it's simply because of who you are and how you show it to your followers, your interested in who ever you see and where ever you go and that makes us feel apart of your journey, I really do think that your one of if not the best travel vlogger out there that is still a genuine, honest hardworking person and what really shows in every single vlog is you enjoy doing what you do and that makes all the difference. P.s I still think you should make some stickers etc saying Approved By Noel Phillips for airlines etc to display with their liveries.😀
Noel what a brilliant review Bucharest railway station looked very colourful. Your train journey seemed like a fun adventure too . I’m already looking forward to your next vlog 😀👍
I was wondering when you were going to pull out the bed... but there was not one to pull out! As for changing the wheels that's the weirdest thing I've ever seen! Viz the loo could have been worse, many are just a hole in the floor as you will know. When I went to Russia we stayed in what was described as a "country lodge" and it had Soviet beds. This is basically MDF with a thin mattress. So glad to get home to British beds. It was a great experience, I'd do it all over again, but I'd probably book my own accommodaton.
I'm originally from Moldova. Been to Romania several times. I've only been to Bucharest once. I'm not sure about now, but at the time Bucharest did not seem that safe. This was 22 years ago.
Noel This is absolutely amazing It brought back memories for me. I went on a youth mission trip to Moldova and the train journey was fun. Thank you for making my heart sing. It was amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I eat at that Burger King quite frequently since it's near my workplace. Funny to see it on your channel 😂 By the way the border patrol said "I hope the camera is not recording" 😂
Noel superb vlog as always A tour of Bucharest would be interesting The cabin on the train reminds me a certain hotel room you stayed in not to long ago
10:12 ... How wonderful was that, a Stalin stained matrass from a 1943 meeting on a trip to Sochi, , Bald and Bankrupt must be furious. How very dare you, the English Rose bedding were for him on this very soviet First Class Train 🤣 The wheels on the train go on and off, on and off, on and off 😁
Great video on the soviet train from bucharest to chinisau of course the most intresting part of the video was seeing the carriages being lifted up and them changing the wheels from european standard to russian railway guage. The hotel at the end was quite luxurious and I guess it didn't cost too much to stay in there either
That journey must of been a nightmare. I know here in the UK the sleeper has a maximum speed of 80mph so your less likely to get thrown about going over points and at curves. I liked your explanation how it was like being in a washing machine haha! I can't believe they wake you up for your passport, not that you had any sleep and the engineer coming into your cabin during the bogie change! Another great video.
Right before watching this video I viewed trek trendy on his fancy orient express train. . Boy what a difference ☺ I must say your video is much more entertaining. Love that mattress you pulled out from under the seat 🤪
Actually not new boogies, but ajustable ones, Talgo does them and they just pass on a machine that unlocks them and then increases or decreases their width then locks them in place again.
So super cool- looks like "fun"...love the music you find for Eastern Europe/Russia trips. Unbelievable changing the under carriage wheels, wow! The Berd's Hotel looks great! Thanks for this trip!!!
There's a break-of-gauge from western/central to eastern Europe. One in Tornio, one at Terespol, one in Uzhhorod, and one at Galati as seen in the video, among several others not listed.
A very nice and interesting film it´s interesting that all those boggie changes on passenger trains are made in the night waking the passengers up. I think i know the reason they have to uncouple the whole train is that they change the couplers too.
Love a good train ride. Just wish it was cheaper in the UK. Thinking of things Soviet, suddenly seeing loads of adds for Baltic air. I'd never heard of them before this year, any chance of a review 🙂
Been to Bucharest a few years ago and was told Gare De Nord there was dodgy. Thats train omg so soviet , Eastern block glad u survived it . The deco was awesome lol. Mind u u can't knock that Hotel room for £40 Looking forward to the next one
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Pretty slick move when the dude told you to turn off the camera and you didn't.... lol
Hey ho, let’s go. Folklore and rock’n’roll, the train goes from east to west, Chișinău to Bucharest
Literally what I was thinking. 😂
Noel said Soviet so many times that I almost thought I was watching Bald And Bankrupt. His hairstyle added to the confusion.
Noel not being a sex pest should have stopped any confusion.
I love the flights, but the overnight trains are amazing videos
Thanks a lot!
@@noelphilips KEEP HITTING US WITH THAT SASS!!!! I GOT TRAIN ON THE BRAIN!!!!
I’m actually more impressed with the trains than the flights. Not normally a train guy but there is something nostalgic with sleeper trains.
As an Australian I’d love to invite you Noel to check out our two sleeper trains. The Ghan that goes from north to south of the continent and the Indian Pacific that goes from East (Pacific ocean) to West (Indian ocean).
Both train journeys go over numerous days and nights. Both have 5 star sleeper and 5 star dining car options. Definitely worth the experience.
I know I'm 2 years late (I'm a new subscriber), but I absolutely love your non-plane videos as much as I love the plane videos! Thank you for showing us the world Noel! @@noelphilips
yes, they are way more interesting than the plane ones which are a bit samey......usually business class flight showing us him eating, looking at the video display, some clouds out of the window and not much more really
I love these videos of uncomfortable rides way more than business class on a plane, this is real travel and what you remember when getting old!
Thanks, I am so glad you enjoyed it.
The carrriage is called "Ammendorf", an absolute classic! More than 30000 were build at VEB Waggonbau Ammendorf in Eastern Gemrany for Soviet Railways, and they still can be found running in all of ex-USSR countries. This one received only a few cosmetic changes, even the original signs in Russian can be seen like "Press pedal to flush the water" or "Cold and hot water pipes stop-cocks locations"
Thanks for sharing!
I was about to say, I'm pretty sure these are Ammendorf coaches and therefore technically not Soviet.
Another fix of Noel Phillips to appease the boredom of a Sunday afternoon, Thank you for your hard work and entertaining the nation Sir.
Absolutely awesome channel mate I love everything about it his editing is top notch ❤️🙌
More than one nation....🇨🇦
@@Shello58 My mistake for Noel is entertaining the globe as he travels it.
Glad you enjoy it!
This brings back memories. We did the overnight sleeper from Budapest to Bucharest about 7 years ago. I couldn't figure how the journey took so long on the timetable, but as the ancient train never exceeded 30mph the whole way I soon realised. No chance of actual sleeping (party of 4, each with our own compartment) as how the train managed to stay on the tracks I will never know. Dinner was served by a young man who kept bringing bottles of red wine, and helped us drink them. It all got very drunken, but at least I could smoke in this no smoking carriage. Signs everywhere, but ashtrays on the tables! In the morning, at "breakfast" we found our young waiter asleep on the floor under a blanket. He reluctantly arose to serve us. My partner was very brave and ordered an omelette. It arrived looking disgusting. "What's in it?" I asked. "Eggshell mainly" he said. Marvelous views of the Carpathians though.
i’ve taken that same train and now feel like i massively missed out lol, it was a fairly average experience as sleeper trains go, tho the rolling stock was kinda nostalgic
Love it! I've been following you for awhile (in Lurk-Mode). I rarely comment - but I love how you capture and share these rare (nearly extinct) experiences - and still manage to make me laugh!
Yeah, I wouldn't want to think too much about that mattress-pad, either!
Bald&Bankrupt would love that train ride! Great video and I really enjoyed the content here.
I love your work Noel, as someone who was in the travel business for decades, I travel 'virtually' with you everywhere. Just one small suggestion though: instead of sticking with the all-pervasive Western fast food outlets in the wonderful places you visit, why not try the local food in each place? Great opportunity for interaction with fellow travellers and locals, colourful content (entertaining whether you like what you're eating or not..!!), and a chance to broaden your culinary horizons and benefit the local economy! Just a thought...
Sometimes, you're in a rush and you just gotta power down the animal fat for energy. I agree, try the local cuisine when you can, but sometimes you have to catch a train first. Not ever vacay is leisurely.
@@k.r.baylor8825 every country has its own fast food!
@@nikoscosmos who knows, maybe he just wants to get what he knows and doesn't want to bother with trying something new, even if it's the same item but from a different, foreign fast food joint. i do agree with trying local food for sure, but again, some people don't always have the time or headspace to worry about food to be honest.
Whilst I agree with you. Maybe he just likes fast food? 😅
The last thing u want when you’re travelling (not vacationing) is diarrhea. Stick with what you know. Holidays/vacations are the time to experience new food, not airplane taxi and train hopping 😂
Absolutely LOVE these train videos Noel! Keep em coming and would love to see "Full Ride" vids one of these days!
More to come!
I appreciate you review some long train ride to complement the airlines travel. I love using both . I could say that I find it difficult to have a good night sleep on train but it is not so bad if I compare to a 8 hours flight in economy class on some airlines.
That's a real classic, amazed it's still running. Had my first Caledonian Sleeper trip last week and was surprised that was quite so bumpy. Not sure what I was expecting but I didn't expect to almost feel seasick. So I don't envy you this trip.
On CS, you’ve got to make sure you’re as close to the middle of the carriage as you can be if you’re a lighter sleeper. It’s much quieter and a bit smoother. Also, you’ll get a better night’s sleep on the highlander going northbound, as you start the journey on the smoother west coast mainline, compared to trying to get to sleep on the jointed tracks of the highlands. After a few times I’m quite used to it, and sleep well now ☺️
That's night trains for you! I've been fortunate enough to do quite a few now - mostly in Eastern Europe but sometimes in Scandinavia - and I absolutely love them. Something about the repetitive clunking and the slight swaying gets me (often an insomniac) to sleep in minutes. And I love being able to lie down and look out of the window while I'm reading. I hope you have a better experience with them in future - they're so much less stressful usually and I genuinely think there's something magical and old-fashioned (but in a good way) about a night train
When you first showed the storage area, I thought that’s where you were meant to sleep! Love the retro charm of this train.
My dad was a train driver here in the UK. He went on the sleeper train from Scotland to London (as a railway employee we get very reduced rates) and he complained that the driver was using the straight air brake and this made for an uncomfortable ride. After watching this I think he doesn’t know how lucky he was ! Not exactly a relaxing train journey eh Noel ? Great video as always. 👍👍
No sleep on the sleeper train. 🤣
Was your dad working with electric or diesel? Because if it was an electric locomotive then yes there’s no need for air brakes to stop a passenger train.
@@barrycoomer8137 wow so he got a taste of everything that’s cool, I don’t know any old “hogger” directly who’ve worked steam in their revenue careers, steam has been out of the US for quite a while except for some revenue test runs back in the 1980s for the ACE 3000 program. I knew steam stuck around a bit longer in the UK that’s always been a bit fascinating the transition period in the US happened very quickly for a lot of railroads so we really didn’t get to see a big mix of power types
This is possibly the coolest train you've done. Mind you, the sleeper from St Petersburg to Moscow was wonderfully Soviet.
I love Romania. I travelled on overnight trains there around 2002 and it doesn't look much different around gara Du Nord as it was then.
On the wheel changes, that was always an adventure. We got the sleeper from Moscow to Berlin with a wheel change at the border between Belarus and Poland and it was awesome. Great memories from this one. Thanks Noel.
One of the most interesting train reviews I have ever seen! The wheel change was definitely something cool!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really like the train journeys you do, seems more eventful than the planes.
I would love it if you included a map in the video showing the routes, potentially across multiple video showing the whole trip.
Fascinating trip, especially the change of wheels.
Nice one Noel. To say you went off the rails is an understatement. Made a change from flying where the aircraft wheels cannot be changed at 30,000 feet.
I made that mistake about the train station too. Yes it's a little sketchy around there 🙂. I would recommend a train journey in Romania it's an experience
I'm going to need a Noel and Bald crossover, please.
Oh yeah,,, definitely!!! I'd actually pay for an admission ticket in order to see a video of them traveling and exploring places together lol. I happen to be Romanian, and just stumbled on this dude's channel about 2 weeks ago, and I'm starting to get a little buzz from it. However, I've been following Bald and "Bankrupt" lol for almost 2 years or so!! I live in NYC for 21 years now, but came from Romania at 12 years old. Anyways, like I've said: I'd like to see a video or two or more, why not, of them just getting their videos on lmao....
what about bald and banknote
@@Euroduplex I think you meant "Bald and Bankrupt" not "Bald and Banknote" lmao.... 🤣🤦🏻♂️
@@vladimator1842 deliberately changed the name cause Noel often travels in luxury lol
14:22 Look, a Soviet ceiling lamp!
Hi Noel … I love your content.. I’m from Barry Wales.. I enjoyed your Africa vlogs as was working as a key worker and was something to look forward to... I was just laughing about the man coming into your train room and doing whatever..lol.😂...Anyway keep up the good work and remember that you really do make people happy...👍
The background music was making me laugh. I like the way you turn the Eastern block music off when the guy comes in to do the floor in your room, like you don't want to let him hear you playing it. I know it's only a sound track added later, but it's still funny. As soon as he goes, up it pipes again. Love your videos Noel, that was excellent!
Awesome, thank you!
You can always tell it’s gonna be a great funny video with the classic signature Noel music in the background
“Noel Philips: Back Streets of Bucharest” sounds like some sort of Danny Dyer show you’d see on Bravo or Dave at 3am. Another great video!
You're really lucky to ride on these vintage automobiles, and it's worth being a subscriber to your channel since I have the opportunity at times to see you being on one of the last remaining vehicles! Also, it feels good to see you visit one of the least countries now included in your channel, and still waiting for the day you'd visit Antarctica, which will be a long way off. But who knows? You may end up there one day!
Loved the vid. Really enjoy when you mix it up with the overnight train videos. Absolute gold!
Did you guys see that Moldovas entry to Eurovision is about this train? Its actually kind of a bop :D
It's my ringtone because its my guilty pleasure
Been on that train exactly same journey in 1999 and it hasn’t changed one bit
That was fantastic to see the back streets of Bucharest. Great shots. Soviet trains are a trip!
I'm feeling a distinct Eurovision vibe from Moldova on this adventure. Chisinau Bucharest!!
Hey ho, let's go!
Great vid Noel , but could I recommend that you dump that silly little suitcase on wheels and get yourself a decent little rucksack , much more practical and leaves you with both hands free
In Australia each state has different railway gauges so changing bogies between states was a pretty standard occurrence. Every night the trains between Sydney and Melbourne needed to stop and change bogies at the border city of Albury.
I've done this train before too, and back to Bucharest. They changed the wheels too, but I felt so weirded out when the guards took my passport and left for an hour!
FYI the city Iasi just before the Moldovan border is pronounced Yash (not ee-ahs-ee). Also seeing those train cars get lifted from the outside is also a sight to see. And Ungheni (the city where the wheels get changed) is a great place to visit!
Hi Noel, have you ever met Bald and bankrupt because you kind of remind me of him in a good way that is, good video 👍👍
Firstly, isn't Moldova part of Europe? Secondly, it was hysterical listening to your description of the bouncy train ride. I know it was hell for you. You are a brave man to take that adventure.
@WOLF ACER True, but not of the EU.
Moldova is more Europe to me than UK 😃
@@thisision84 True
People from West always behave like that since they are used to nice trains etc. While we in Central/Eastern part are used to drive with shitty buses and trains
@WOLF ACER Right, but don't forget that Romania wants to merge with them in the background. They feel Moldavia is basically part of their country.
Brilliant as always Noel
Thanks for your support.
I went to Romania in 2017. I was so impressed with the country, I’m looking forward to going back, but next time to Cluj Napoca and Timisoara
Obviously these cities you mentioned belong to Romania, but please do not forget that hey used to be part of Hungary until the Trianon issues...
@@lajoskovacs1052 I won't, it's always a positive thing to learn about the history of a place, good and bad.
@@terrybaker8156 You're right. For us, native Hungarians from the mother country this always gives a bad feeling.
@@lajoskovacs1052 Is there a similar history in Košice? I'm interested in that city because my former manager is a native Hungarian from there.
Taken by force originally and rightfully returned. Don't forget the inhabitants spoke Romanian there and were a majority after the Trianon pact. Don't change history to suit yourself.
I love your plane videos, but your train videos are very entertaining and I get a good laugh sometimes at your train reviews. I wouldn't mind going on a train anywhere.
Thank you for sharing this unique experience that most of us never will have. I felt your discomfort, LOL. Cheers, and keep 'em coming. BTW: I love that the sheets say "Beautiful Rose" in English - truly WEIRD!
Awesome video Noel! I just cant believe they come into your First Class cabin and roll the rug up and do the greasy pin changes there, wow! Really cool train though!
It's a second-class vagon.
Benjamin would be proud of you picking out all the soviet features... even a mosaic lol!!!
😄 Thanks for watching!
What a fun video! The sleeper cabin looked as uncomfortable as Noel described it. But the hotel was pretty awesome.
If you say three times "soviet" into a mirror, Mr. Bald and bankrupt appears.
Went up to Edinburgh last Friday on the Caledonian sleeper. I will never grumble about it ever again after watching this.
If you want the real deal with changing bogies take the Train from Hook of Holland to Moscow, change bogies in the middle of the night at Minsk.
Change trains in Moscow for Trans Sib to Beijing. Change bogies back to standard guage in the middle of the night on Mongolian/Sino border but this time accompanied to Chinese martial music and flashing lights. The common denominator being you always change bogies in the middle of the night. It's what they do!
Great series. thanks
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it!
Really great video….. did remind me of some fairly ropey European trains back in the 80s…..Italian coaches which kept the wooden boards but forgot the cushioning. 2 favourite bits 1) the loo review for all the wrong reasons ! and 2) background music is just fab !
Ps another comment re changing the wheels reminds me in my youth the Catalan Tango train used to be the only train between France and Spain as it’s wheels were specially designed to change at the border because of gauging. Nowadays you can simply get the TGV from Paris to Barcelona direct. Different Times !
Quite an intrusive first class compartment there! Great vid, so much character in that train and a nice Bald nod is always welcome too.
There is retro Noel, and there is outdated. Still I would love it and given my age I can actually remember hen trains were about mass public transport rather than luxury travel . Thanks for the video Noel, looking forward to the next one.
In some parts of the world trains still are mass transport Duncan. India and Pakistan particularly and also in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. I expect the same would be the case in many other countries in Asia.
@@rais1953 your 100% right. I lived and worked in India for some time and used the train a lot. Basic, but cheap and ON TIME all of the time. Nothing wrong with basic but westerners would not put up with not having WiFi or a plug even on a typical commute these days. ✌️
Looks like you might have been a bit unlucky. The berth over the bogey (wheels) is always the most uncomfortable. If you can, try to get something in the middle of the coach.
Your a brave man. That train was sketchy. Thanks for the interesting journey.
You braved that train for our viewing pleasure , hats of Noel enjoyed as always and see you on the next one 👍
In fact, these cars were made in the GDR, but were widely used in the USSR. I traveled on such a carriage with my family on a summer vacation from Leningrad to Sochi in the early 1980s. The one way trip took 2 days.
Absolutely brilliant. I actually laughed out loud when you opened the door to your berth on the train. What a journey. Love these train blogs. More please xxx
Noel, it was good to meet you at the In the Hangar show this past weekend. As I said, you gained a new subscriber... :-)
Same to you, thank you!
Noel, very very funny. Lifting the train to fit the track width. Really funny.
😂😂 loved it. Was in tears with your washing machine journey terminology. Gold 👍
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The change of wheels thing is crazy and a lot of effort, you definitely get your moneys worth w that 👏👏👏
Wow! ! What a kind of extraordinary experience!! I laughed a lot with the " 'washing machine' expression regarding the train.😊 😅The changing of the wheels are really unbelivable!! Thanks for sharing🙏😆
You're good! Lol. loved the smooth way you pretended to turn the camera off. Made me laugh so much.
I think I noticed a mirror attached to the inside of the door, isn't that right? are the ceilings fixed, or could it be pushed up?
I have to watch this again. One of my favorites!
Вау, старые вагоны Ammendorf еще на ходу? Класс! В начале 80 годов ездил в таком купе , как будто попал в детство.))) "Пассажирские вагоны производства ГДР(Германская Демократическая Республика) заводом "Аммендорф" впервые появились в Советском Союзе в 1948 году. Вагоны Аммендорф отличались своей надежностью и долговечностью."
Like you said Noel probably best not to think about what the stains are on that mattress 😬 thanks for another great video
Ok in my honest opinion I truly think you are way above Sam Chui and he has millions of followers, your content is by far much better and that isn't because of where you go or what you record it's simply because of who you are and how you show it to your followers, your interested in who ever you see and where ever you go and that makes us feel apart of your journey, I really do think that your one of if not the best travel vlogger out there that is still a genuine, honest hardworking person and what really shows in every single vlog is you enjoy doing what you do and that makes all the difference.
P.s I still think you should make some stickers etc saying Approved By Noel Phillips for airlines etc to display with their liveries.😀
Noel what a brilliant review Bucharest railway station looked very colourful. Your train journey seemed like a fun adventure too . I’m already looking forward to your next vlog 😀👍
I was wondering when you were going to pull out the bed... but there was not one to pull out! As for changing the wheels that's the weirdest thing I've ever seen! Viz the loo could have been worse, many are just a hole in the floor as you will know. When I went to Russia we stayed in what was described as a "country lodge" and it had Soviet beds. This is basically MDF with a thin mattress. So glad to get home to British beds. It was a great experience, I'd do it all over again, but I'd probably book my own accommodaton.
Noel what is the one train trip you would love to do in the future and why. Also what do you prefer, trains or planes?
Cool video. Enjoyed the background tunes. I like retro stuff so I found this very interesting.
I'm originally from Moldova. Been to Romania several times. I've only been to Bucharest once. I'm not sure about now, but at the time Bucharest did not seem that safe. This was 22 years ago.
Bucharest is safe these days
Noel
This is absolutely amazing
It brought back memories for me.
I went on a youth mission trip to Moldova and the train journey was fun.
Thank you for making my heart sing.
It was amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I eat at that Burger King quite frequently since it's near my workplace. Funny to see it on your channel 😂
By the way the border patrol said "I hope the camera is not recording" 😂
I was expecting Noel to bump into Bald, grinning like a cat because it's a Soviet train and Simon Wilson who sneaked onto the train for a free ride
What about Harald bringing some Gongo or Fireball on board too?!
Noel superb vlog as always
A tour of Bucharest would be interesting
The cabin on the train reminds me a certain hotel room you stayed in not to long ago
please come to romania
You should do a competition to allow a subscriber to come to one of your trips to travel with you!
Gara de Nord. I remember it well. In 1991 it was even more 'fun'!
At least you didn't have to take your own light bulb 💡
Multumesc foarte mult! 🇷🇴
10:12 ... How wonderful was that, a Stalin stained matrass from a 1943 meeting on a trip to Sochi, , Bald and Bankrupt must be furious.
How very dare you, the English Rose bedding were for him on this very soviet First Class Train 🤣
The wheels on the train go on and off, on and off, on and off 😁
This is some quality content. Nothing better than grabbing a beer and watching a Noel train vid. Great stuff mate!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love your approach and diversified content. Great attitude too.
I appreciate that!
Cant help but think of the joys of SCAT when that music is brought out
Great video on the soviet train from bucharest to chinisau of course the most intresting part of the video was seeing the carriages being lifted up and them changing the wheels from european standard to russian railway guage. The hotel at the end was quite luxurious and I guess it didn't cost too much to stay in there either
That journey must of been a nightmare. I know here in the UK the sleeper has a maximum speed of 80mph so your less likely to get thrown about going over points and at curves. I liked your explanation how it was like being in a washing machine haha!
I can't believe they wake you up for your passport, not that you had any sleep and the engineer coming into your cabin during the bogie change!
Another great video.
Fun and unique report. Hotel was nice and unexpectedly modern.
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it!
Right before watching this video I viewed trek trendy on his fancy orient express train. . Boy what a difference ☺ I must say your video is much more entertaining. Love that mattress you pulled out from under the seat 🤪
Great vlog as always. Between France and Spain they drive thru like a train wash, and zip. The new boogies are in place. Be safe!
Actually not new boogies, but ajustable ones, Talgo does them and they just pass on a machine that unlocks them and then increases or decreases their width then locks them in place again.
So super cool- looks like "fun"...love the music you find for Eastern Europe/Russia trips. Unbelievable changing the under carriage wheels, wow! The Berd's Hotel looks great! Thanks for this trip!!!
There's a break-of-gauge from western/central to eastern Europe. One in Tornio, one at Terespol, one in Uzhhorod, and one at Galati as seen in the video, among several others not listed.
Mate I absolutely love your videos. Absolute best out there.
Glad you like them!
I look forward to your videos every week. Can wait to see your next adventure. Keep up the amazing work you do on these videos for us Mr. Philips.
Glad you like them!
That entire train experience had me so cringed out with that archaic color scheme!! What a brave gent you are! You always seem to prevail 🙂🙂🙂😁
Only Noel could manage to find a train that goes airborne. Thanks for the video, really interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Noël: “look at this lovely Soviet retro themed train”. It’s not Soviet retro, it ís Soviet 😁
I love how our beloved host takes the weirdest/lousiest means of travel but treats himself to the best hotel in every town!
This is a very daring adventure, but I kind of wish you visited some of the shops outside of the Romania train station also!
A very nice and interesting film it´s interesting that all those boggie changes on passenger trains are made in the night waking the passengers up. I think i know the reason they have to uncouple the whole train is that they change the couplers too.
Love a good train ride. Just wish it was cheaper in the UK. Thinking of things Soviet, suddenly seeing loads of adds for Baltic air. I'd never heard of them before this year, any chance of a review 🙂
Great video! The way the sleeper car was geared up , would you not sleep above the door in the little compartment ? As it has its own curtains?
Been to Bucharest a few years ago and was told Gare De Nord there was dodgy.
Thats train omg so soviet , Eastern block glad u survived it . The deco was awesome lol. Mind u u can't knock that Hotel room for £40
Looking forward to the next one