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When I am about to leave Britain to return to the USA, I use my BritRail 1st class pass to take a day train to Penzance, and then take the Night Riviera back to Paddington. After spending some time in the 1at Class Lounge, I catch the Heathrow Express to Terminal 5. It saves me an hotel expense in London, and is a lot more scenic and enjoyable. Having done this about ten times, it is a very good way to wind up a trip.
Living near Penzance, I would take the sleeper to Paddington. I understand that you can stay onboard for an extra hour or so, which means you miss the height of the rush hour in London. I would not want to miss the beauty of Cornwall on the other way, and Devon and Somerset have some decent sights also.
I did this trip a few years back. It is superb throughout. I then flew up to Aberdeen from Newquay and took the Caledonian back to London. A fab 2 day trip.
I guess the "uncomfortable bar stools" are actually more like a padded post to brace yourself against while standing at the bar when the train is in motion! 😅
Intended to keep you tilted forward and not comfortable. If you sit back and relax, you'll probably drink more slowly, and thus not spend as much Same reason a lot of pubs provide few seats and play music too loudly to enable easy conversation. They want you to keep buying more drinks. The last thing they want is for their customers to relax!
Hi Paul, I've done the first class daytime riviera down to Penzance with a three course meal - delicious by the way! My neighbours use the night sleeper to get down to their friends in Cornwall and I was wondering what the experience was like. Thanks for another great video
Based on this video, we planned a fortnight of night train and long distance train travel through the continental Europe to end in Penzance with a beach holiday. It didn't quite go to plan, in that the berths were booked out and we didn't get beach weather - but - the day train was a glorious trip in both directions and we absolutely loved Penzance which (as non-UK people) we hadn't really heard of before your video. Thank you for the inspiration! We enjoy all your videos, but this one was a particular treat and inspired a great holiday!
I used to use this service quite often up until about ten years ago, travelling to St Austell for business with English China Clays. I always loved it. Such a good night's sleep, comfy bed, and in those days they offered a fairly ok microwaved ready-meal in the bar car if you wanted it. The cost of the sleeping berth was economical compared to paying for an hotel room overnight, and of course saved six hours or so of my waking time by travelling whilst asleep. The cabins look still as they did in those days, although they have clearly refinished them in the interim. Not having an en-suite toilet is more of a problem now I am older and have to get up in the night to go! But only a minor inconvenience. I always felt so at home when I got into my snug little cabin! And the gentle rocking of the train is so soporific - I think like being back in the womb! So sleep is no problem. Waking up at (I think) around 6:30 to be ready to alight at St Austell was a bit early, but well rested. This is such a civilised way to travel for business, being moved whilst you are asleep is the next best thing to having an instant teleporter to travel in! And vastly less stressful than going on the aeroplane. I always used to come back on the afternoon service, which gives a nice ride along the coast. I miss that journey! Since then I've often used the sleeper to Scotland, when it used the same carriages, but not used it since the new rolling stock was introduced.
Back in 2016, I took the train down to Penzance, stayed the night, and then came back the next night on the Night Riviera. An excellent journey on all points!
I took this train about 10 years ago when I was taking a 4 year old child. I didn’t fancy spending 8 hours on a day train trying to keep her entertained. It worked out great as she fell asleep within minutes and woke up not long before the last stop. I slept terrible in the upper bunk but at least no stress from having a toddler with me.
@@ZStarGalaxy no there wasn’t. She actually fell out of the bed onto the suitcase that I’d put on the floor next to the bottom bunk. Didn’t hurt herself and didn’t even wake up so I just put her back in the bed.
We used to use the sleeper, when the children were young, for getting up to London and Heathrow. But that was some years ago when they used to have the Plymouth Sleeper Coach which you could board at 9pm and was picked up when the train came through at midnight. Sadly that service was terminated for cost cutting reasons. It was such fun!
My wife and I took a sleeper train from London to Penzance on the evening of our wedding in 1971. It was a very exciting journey and a novelty to be woken up to breakfast brought to us about 6am!
The burritos from BarBurrito are very tasty. The first class lounge at Paddington is deceptive. When you walk in don't turn in to where the food is. Keep walking and you will get to the beautiful waiting room featured in this video. I used the night train after an evening drinking in london. I didn't have a room but the bigger seats are easy to doze off in. The slow rolling makes it a very gentle ride. It's very peaceful. Many people just sleep across the row of seats to save money on a room. The lounge bar was shut due to some issue so the train manager gave me a load of free snacks. I highly recommend this train.
If I had to pick one of the two sleeper services it would be the Caledonian, it may be more expensive but the double bed, en-suite shower and toilet along with a more extensive menu would swing it with me along with the Scottish scenery along the way.
Fun video. Thanks. A couple or three things you didn't mention about Paddington Station. 1) It's the terminus for the Heathrow Express. 2) There's a bar at the top of the escalator where you can grab a pint or two of London Pride before 3) checking into the hotel that is part of the station. I don't know who is managing it now, but 20+ years ago, Hilton renovated it after it had fallen into disuse. I was a Hilton Diamond at the time, so got their best room each of the many times I stayed there. Lots of good restaurants and shops and Hyde Park are an easy walk from Paddington, which makes that hotel a great place to stay. And being able to simply jump on the Heathrow Express saves a lot of time and cab fare.
Great video Paul - thank you! I will explore this the next time I have to go to Truro. Since I live in Ipswich the overnight sleeper will save me a lot of time.
Great stuff! Everyone using this service should watch this video before travelling. I've regularly used the Caledonian sleeper but never this one but now quite tempted. I've used the day service but sleeper travel is entirely different. I do miss the Scotland to the West Country service which I did use, including once taking the car with me. Long time ago but pleasant memories. Thanks for efforts.
This was actually my first night train I took in sleeper (I had taken come CNL before in couchette, but that's not the same), a lone December morning some 10 years ago. Walked through a rainy Cornwall from Penzance to somewhere halfway to St Ives (luckily, there was one of those rare buses for the last end, my clothing and shoes were absolutely soaked). Because I don't like the early arrival in London, I prefer to take this train going out. I want to check out the refurbishment, but it definitely looks worth it.
Agreed. As @Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas pointed out, the jutting out bit does make the lower bunk quite a bit narrower. When I travelled, the steward looking after my carriage told me that you should be able to add a special request for the top bunk be made up in advance instead of the lower one. I'm definitely doing that next time.
Great vid! I took this train a while back and loved it. The only downside is that the trip is too short to get a good night's sleep, especially as they wake you well in advance of Penzance.
Red bull express. Used 2 see the inbound at Reading around 6 am but about 25 years ago. Still the same manky old 47’s. Learn them at Saltley. Webby was my instructor. Happy days.
Great video I live with n Cornwall and the sleeper is vital for business because you can work all day and then travel overnight ready for the following day
I took this train just ten days ago. I can confirm that it is an extraordinary train, very comfy way to travel. It saves a whole day of your holidays and is cheaper than a hotel room in either London or Penzance. Snacks, water, tea and coffee in the lounge car are free. It's only Softdrinks & alcohol you'll be charged for. Our train went in top and tail constellation (loco on both ends) all the way to Penzance.
I did an over night sleeper from Calais to Barcelona when i was a kid, the views through the Pyrenees in the morning literally the whole train had their heads out the windows and you would go through a tunnel in pitch black then you would come out the tunnel next to a lakes and huge mountains every tunnel you go through builds the anticipation of the views when you come out again. I advise anyone to do it...
Thanks for your video, especially the part that introduces the lounge shower at Paddington. There is hardly any information online about this! I definitely will pay a visit to the shower during my trip on the Riviera Sleeper this X’mas.
Good to see you do this review. I've used this service several times, and always stay awake until Reading! I did once book through only as far as Newton Abbott, which I would not recommend as you are left in a deserted station at around 4:30 am . I usually take the sleeper going and the normal service heading back. My biggest complaint is no luggage lockers at Penzance. I also take my breakfast into the seating area to have it, as it seems much nicer rather than in the small space.
Yes, luggage lockers would be great. I think a pub nearby, the Longboat Inn, offered this service for a modest fee. They did stop this during covid but it’s worth seeing if they have restarted.
Loved this from the slam doors to the view from the rear of the train, its unique. 40 quid seems great value for a room for the night, did you have a good night's sleep? PS love the shirt!
Great video. This has just come on my feed and glad it did. The only sleeper train I have ever done was from North France to the South of Fmrance and I loved it. There is something special about being on a sleeper train. Have you done a video of a sleeper train across France? I am looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Really enjoyed this video Paul, cheers! I'd love to do this trip one day and yes, I would be 'unsensible' enough to also watch the uncoupling at Reading! 🤣
Brill video and it has inspired me to visit Cornwall! When I was a kid we always used to take a sleeper train to the continent. This was prior to the channel tunnel. I loved sleeping on the train! Flying is great but I still love train journeys.
Thank you so much for sharing your video it was fascinating and a pleasure to watch. I must say it was a lovely train looked very comfortable and so clean. I love your channel and l am quite envious because if l could l would just travel around Britain on trains for the rest of my life. Hahaha. I look forward to seeing the next video soon.. 🙋🙋🙋🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I would love to do a sleeper (last did one when I was 13) and you have given me an idea - sleeper to Penzance and then fly to the scilly isles. Great video as ever :)
Thank you so much for this Paul. We have be trying to decide which to do first - this or The Caledonian, then there's the opportunity to do London to Brussels to Berlin, decisions decisions but think we'll go for this option, I haven't been on a slam door train in many years. Some of those camera shots were fab btw, pulling out of Reading and the Viaduct are my particular favourites. Happy New Year & travels in 2023. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. Matt
I live in Westbury and sometimes see this train trundling along the avoiding line over on the embankment in the fields opposite the house. A really good video 👍👍
Look how magnificent your station is and how they decided to keep a historic area used by the queen available as an additional area for guests, unlike here in America who built equally as great structures and decided they were of no importance anymore
Very interesting thank you. I last did this train day time a few years ago on route to the Scilly Isles by helicopter. If I do it again will look at overnight option.
I first took the NR sixty odd years ago and have over the years taken it several times. For me, at least for connecting to the Scillies, it is the best option.
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I'll be honest I often ignore all the adverts we see on RUclips but this one got my interest - I'm gonna do it.
My family history doesn't seem to have spread from London in my measly attempt at Genealogy, hopefully this will show my heritage as something a bit more varied 🙂
When I am about to leave Britain to return to the USA, I use my BritRail 1st class pass to take a day train to Penzance, and then take the Night Riviera back to Paddington. After spending some time in the 1at Class Lounge, I catch the Heathrow Express to Terminal 5. It saves me an hotel expense in London, and is a lot more scenic and enjoyable. Having done this about ten times, it is a very good way to wind up a trip.
Am doing the same in about 3 weeks, day train down night train back to Paddington….very much looking forward to it!
@@paulchamberlain2067 get a window seat on the left hand side (facing the direction of travel) for the best views
Clever! Thanks for the tip!
@@paulchamberlain2067Paul, what was your outlay in total please? I’m thinking of trying that out also.. sounds like a nice round trip ! 👍👍👍
@@jamespsyfer I had a Britrail pass from Australia for 1st class and paid a surcharge for the cabin…think the surcharge was 75 quid
The ideal is to take the sleeper one way, and day train the other so as to not miss out on all the beautiful coastal scenery (weather permitting).
This is what I did, Good advice👍
Exactly Penzance to Exeter is beautiful
Living near Penzance, I would take the sleeper to Paddington. I understand that you can stay onboard for an extra hour or so, which means you miss the height of the rush hour in London. I would not want to miss the beauty of Cornwall on the other way, and Devon and Somerset have some decent sights also.
Now that's a smart move!
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I did this trip a few years back. It is superb throughout. I then flew up to Aberdeen from Newquay and took the Caledonian back to London.
A fab 2 day trip.
That sounds like a fab trip!
Which sleeper did you rate higher?
That’s a great trip. I believe that Logan air are no longer doing the trip from Newquay to Aberdeen (via Manchester) which is a pity.
@@JC-il6ps The caledonian employed the old carriages, and they were quite cosy. However the riviera oustrips the new cale train all day long.
I had no idea that there were sleeper trains from London to Cornwall, the most beautiful place in the world! Thanks 😊
Indeed!
I guess the "uncomfortable bar stools" are actually more like a padded post to brace yourself against while standing at the bar when the train is in motion! 😅
Intended to keep you tilted forward and not comfortable. If you sit back and relax, you'll probably drink more slowly, and thus not spend as much
Same reason a lot of pubs provide few seats and play music too loudly to enable easy conversation. They want you to keep buying more drinks. The last thing they want is for their customers to relax!
or for homosexuals?
Haha
Cornwall seems like a lovely place, might want to go there sometime.
I used to run the buffet car on the Manchester to Penzance summer night trains..nice memories
Hi Paul, I've done the first class daytime riviera down to Penzance with a three course meal - delicious by the way! My neighbours use the night sleeper to get down to their friends in Cornwall and I was wondering what the experience was like. Thanks for another great video
Based on this video, we planned a fortnight of night train and long distance train travel through the continental Europe to end in Penzance with a beach holiday. It didn't quite go to plan, in that the berths were booked out and we didn't get beach weather - but - the day train was a glorious trip in both directions and we absolutely loved Penzance which (as non-UK people) we hadn't really heard of before your video. Thank you for the inspiration! We enjoy all your videos, but this one was a particular treat and inspired a great holiday!
Can't believe you didn't close the door behind you! Tut! 🤣
I used to use this service quite often up until about ten years ago, travelling to St Austell for business with English China Clays. I always loved it. Such a good night's sleep, comfy bed, and in those days they offered a fairly ok microwaved ready-meal in the bar car if you wanted it. The cost of the sleeping berth was economical compared to paying for an hotel room overnight, and of course saved six hours or so of my waking time by travelling whilst asleep. The cabins look still as they did in those days, although they have clearly refinished them in the interim. Not having an en-suite toilet is more of a problem now I am older and have to get up in the night to go! But only a minor inconvenience. I always felt so at home when I got into my snug little cabin! And the gentle rocking of the train is so soporific - I think like being back in the womb! So sleep is no problem. Waking up at (I think) around 6:30 to be ready to alight at St Austell was a bit early, but well rested.
This is such a civilised way to travel for business, being moved whilst you are asleep is the next best thing to having an instant teleporter to travel in! And vastly less stressful than going on the aeroplane.
I always used to come back on the afternoon service, which gives a nice ride along the coast.
I miss that journey! Since then I've often used the sleeper to Scotland, when it used the same carriages, but not used it since the new rolling stock was introduced.
Fantastic video Paul. One of your absolute classics.
@@Janus-fn2uz oh my actual God. Go to bed already.
Back in 2016, I took the train down to Penzance, stayed the night, and then came back the next night on the Night Riviera. An excellent journey on all points!
I took this train about 10 years ago when I was taking a 4 year old child. I didn’t fancy spending 8 hours on a day train trying to keep her entertained. It worked out great as she fell asleep within minutes and woke up not long before the last stop. I slept terrible in the upper bunk but at least no stress from having a toddler with me.
Is there something to stop them falling out of the bottom bunk?
@@ZStarGalaxy no there wasn’t. She actually fell out of the bed onto the suitcase that I’d put on the floor next to the bottom bunk. Didn’t hurt herself and didn’t even wake up so I just put her back in the bed.
We used to use the sleeper, when the children were young, for getting up to London and Heathrow. But that was some years ago when they used to have the Plymouth Sleeper Coach which you could board at 9pm and was picked up when the train came through at midnight. Sadly that service was terminated for cost cutting reasons. It was such fun!
My wife and I took a sleeper train from London to Penzance on the evening of our wedding in 1971. It was a very exciting journey and a novelty to be woken up to breakfast brought to us about 6am!
Sleepers are always a treat. You save money on a hotel stay and arrive somewhat refreshed in the morning to wherever you are going.
I must admit as I've used GWR before it's a nice train journey down ! Great scenery and smooth journey.
Awesome Wrangler shirt from my town of Greensboro, North Carolina! Thanks for the great content Paul. Safe travels as always.
Thanks for your video, Paul. I'm loving it. I miss so much when night trains used to be a quite popular way of travelling. Hope you had a great time!
The burritos from BarBurrito are very tasty.
The first class lounge at Paddington is deceptive. When you walk in don't turn in to where the food is. Keep walking and you will get to the beautiful waiting room featured in this video.
I used the night train after an evening drinking in london. I didn't have a room but the bigger seats are easy to doze off in. The slow rolling makes it a very gentle ride. It's very peaceful. Many people just sleep across the row of seats to save money on a room. The lounge bar was shut due to some issue so the train manager gave me a load of free snacks. I highly recommend this train.
Just found your channel, very enjoyable video plus useful information about the train service.
The one to fort William is lovely. Once you enter the Highlands it's stunning.
If I had to pick one of the two sleeper services it would be the Caledonian, it may be more expensive but the double bed, en-suite shower and toilet along with a more extensive menu would swing it with me along with the Scottish scenery along the way.
Definitely would take the night train! Great journey and video. Thanks!
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Hi Paul, just came across your channel today. Great video and excellent footage. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Put the coffee on its “wingin it” time 👏 👏
I love the idea of sleeping in a bed on a train, the movement of the train would give me a good nights sleep
Fun video. Thanks. A couple or three things you didn't mention about Paddington Station. 1) It's the terminus for the Heathrow Express. 2) There's a bar at the top of the escalator where you can grab a pint or two of London Pride before 3) checking into the hotel that is part of the station. I don't know who is managing it now, but 20+ years ago, Hilton renovated it after it had fallen into disuse. I was a Hilton Diamond at the time, so got their best room each of the many times I stayed there. Lots of good restaurants and shops and Hyde Park are an easy walk from Paddington, which makes that hotel a great place to stay. And being able to simply jump on the Heathrow Express saves a lot of time and cab fare.
Excellent trip report Paul!😸
Great video Paul - thank you!
I will explore this the next time I have to go to Truro. Since I live in Ipswich the overnight sleeper will save me a lot of time.
You'll be pleased to know that lounge facilities -including shower! - are now available at Truro station...
Great stuff! Everyone using this service should watch this video before travelling. I've regularly used the Caledonian sleeper but never this one but now quite tempted. I've used the day service but sleeper travel is entirely different. I do miss the Scotland to the West Country service which I did use, including once taking the car with me. Long time ago but pleasant memories. Thanks for efforts.
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This was actually my first night train I took in sleeper (I had taken come CNL before in couchette, but that's not the same), a lone December morning some 10 years ago. Walked through a rainy Cornwall from Penzance to somewhere halfway to St Ives (luckily, there was one of those rare buses for the last end, my clothing and shoes were absolutely soaked). Because I don't like the early arrival in London, I prefer to take this train going out. I want to check out the refurbishment, but it definitely looks worth it.
Thanks for such well made, cheerful and pleasant videos.
People may have said this already, but the upper bunk is much wider. Sometimes it can be locked away but the steward will unlock it if you ask.
Agreed. As @Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas pointed out, the jutting out bit does make the lower bunk quite a bit narrower. When I travelled, the steward looking after my carriage told me that you should be able to add a special request for the top bunk be made up in advance instead of the lower one. I'm definitely doing that next time.
Great video! From Halifax N. S. (Still enjoying your trip on VIA Rail's Ocean)
I took the cross country from Newcastle to Penzance in 2011 it was fantastic...
What a scenic journey and an amazing video.
I enjoyed that and it looks great I live not far from Penzance so hope you enjoyed your stay.
Great vid! I took this train a while back and loved it. The only downside is that the trip is too short to get a good night's sleep, especially as they wake you well in advance of Penzance.
Better than the Lowland Caledonian, though.
Red bull express.
Used 2 see the inbound at Reading around 6 am but about 25 years ago.
Still the same manky old 47’s.
Learn them at Saltley.
Webby was my instructor.
Happy days.
You had bad weather that does surprise me with that shirt it enough to brighten anyone's day
I took this train only I didn’t have a cabin. The ride was endless and I spent most of the time sitting in the cafe car
As I’ve gone by day so often I’d definitely like to try the sleeper
Very nice, Paul... as always!
Aww love it! We live in penzance and often trip up to London, but have never done the night train.. might need to try
Great video I live with n Cornwall and the sleeper is vital for business because you can work all day and then travel overnight ready for the following day
I took this train just ten days ago.
I can confirm that it is an extraordinary train, very comfy way to travel. It saves a whole day of your holidays and is cheaper than a hotel room in either London or Penzance.
Snacks, water, tea and coffee in the lounge car are free. It's only Softdrinks & alcohol you'll be charged for.
Our train went in top and tail constellation (loco on both ends) all the way to Penzance.
What a lovely civilised way to travel. One to add the list 👍
Absolutely love this Paul what a nice surprise ❤
I did an over night sleeper from Calais to Barcelona when i was a kid, the views through the Pyrenees in the morning literally the whole train had their heads out the windows and you would go through a tunnel in pitch black then you would come out the tunnel next to a lakes and huge mountains every tunnel you go through builds the anticipation of the views when you come out again. I advise anyone to do it...
What's that train service called?
Lovely video. I’d love to do that journey one day, especially in the sleeper.
Great wee video as usual. Cheered me up sitting in bed with a cold. Love the Cornwall area of England would definitely try this route.
Glad you enjoyed it Jim and get well soon!
Really enjoyed this thanks Paul
Lovely video Paul, nothing like a train journey to Cornwall.
thanks for a well produced programme i did not know there was a sleeper on this route its on my list now next time i am back in the UK
Thanks for your video, especially the part that introduces the lounge shower at Paddington. There is hardly any information online about this! I definitely will pay a visit to the shower during my trip on the Riviera Sleeper this X’mas.
Good to see you do this review. I've used this service several times, and always stay awake until Reading! I did once book through only as far as Newton Abbott, which I would not recommend as you are left in a deserted station at around 4:30 am . I usually take the sleeper going and the normal service heading back. My biggest complaint is no luggage lockers at Penzance. I also take my breakfast into the seating area to have it, as it seems much nicer rather than in the small space.
Yes, luggage lockers would be great. I think a pub nearby, the Longboat Inn, offered this service for a modest fee. They did stop this during covid but it’s worth seeing if they have restarted.
Loved this from the slam doors to the view from the rear of the train, its unique. 40 quid seems great value for a room for the night, did you have a good night's sleep? PS love the shirt!
Glad to know we have something that is incredible.
From one Paul to another, great video.
I am a huge fan of the Caledonian Sleeper because I’ve seen videos and would love to travel in it one day.
Looks cozy !
Great video yet again Paul this train is one of the journey's on my bucket list along with the Caledonia sleeper and the Gerald of Wales
What a list! Hope you get to take them all soon.
Nice one enjoyed that paul 🏴🇬🇧
Definitely doing this next summer. I’ll be flying to the Scilly isles too.
What a lovely video.... Thanks Paul.....
Great video. This has just come on my feed and glad it did. The only sleeper train I have ever done was from North France to the South of Fmrance and I loved it. There is something special about being on a sleeper train. Have you done a video of a sleeper train across France? I am looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Going to do this in Feb hopefully. Day train down with a Pullman lunch then back on the night sleeper.
Really enjoyed this video Paul, cheers! I'd love to do this trip one day and yes, I would be 'unsensible' enough to also watch the uncoupling at Reading! 🤣
Brill video and it has inspired me to visit Cornwall! When I was a kid we always used to take a sleeper train to the continent. This was prior to the channel tunnel. I loved sleeping on the train! Flying is great but I still love train journeys.
Another great video Paul so informative thank you 👌🤙
Thank you so much for sharing your video it was fascinating and a pleasure to watch. I must say it was a lovely train looked very comfortable and so clean. I love your channel and l am quite envious because if l could l would just travel around Britain on trains for the rest of my life. Hahaha. I look forward to seeing the next video soon.. 🙋🙋🙋🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Took the day train while I was a college student. Highly recommend it.
Absolutely excellent video really enjoyable 👍 thanks Paul
Thanks James! 👍
As you have done Caledonian Sleeper and GWR Riviera Sleeper. Perhaps you should do Lumo.
I would love to do a sleeper (last did one when I was 13) and you have given me an idea - sleeper to Penzance and then fly to the scilly isles.
Great video as ever :)
Always looking forward to your great videos which always lift my mood.
Love from India
So glad! Thanks for tuning in!
Thank you for a very interesting documentary on this! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for this Paul.
We have be trying to decide which to do first - this or The Caledonian, then there's the opportunity to do London to Brussels to Berlin, decisions decisions but think we'll go for this option, I haven't been on a slam door train in many years.
Some of those camera shots were fab btw, pulling out of Reading and the Viaduct are my particular favourites.
Happy New Year & travels in 2023.
Thank you for all of your wonderful videos.
Matt
Another great trip report. Many thanks. I’ve done the journey by day train, think this will be my next adventure.
Eeee, I remember when you could check in your bags and collect your boarding pass at Paddington. And, for that matter, Victoria.
Definitely a winner train for me👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I live in Westbury and sometimes see this train trundling along the avoiding line over on the embankment in the fields opposite the house. A really good video 👍👍
Look how magnificent your station is and how they decided to keep a historic area used by the queen available as an additional area for guests, unlike here in America who built equally as great structures and decided they were of no importance anymore
Great video Paul, one for my bucket list.
Another great travel adventure! Thanks for letting us live vicariously!
What another great video Paul 👍
Didn't know we had a sleeper train in the uk. Also the last time I was at paddington it was 40C lol.
Thanks for this vlog. Safe travels. Cheers.
Very interesting thank you. I last did this train day time a few years ago on route to the Scilly Isles by helicopter. If I do it again will look at overnight option.
Great and informative video, thanks for posting this Paul
Amazing place.
Another excellent, insightful video, I will add this wonderful experience to my bucket list 👍
I first took the NR sixty odd years ago and have over the years taken it several times. For me, at least for connecting to the Scillies, it is the best option.
Looks v comfortable and clean ..SOTA ...should wake up refreshed and ready for a pasty..