Stop bullying my cup of tea 😂

@TPB-OPA

4 жыл бұрын

lol😆

@marianjeffrey8684

4 жыл бұрын

It was good to see nothing changes 😁

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

True!

@Katmando376

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan why no narration?

@stingraytrainer4700

4 жыл бұрын

Why. Looks like you pissed in that cup. You deserve it all

As someone who uses the Night Sleeper frequently between Penzance and London Paddington I though it should also point out that the both Paddington and Penzance both have first class lounges located at each station where you can enjoy a shower and tea/coffee amenities. Both are available included in your sleeper birth ticket* so if you should leave London Paddington (after using their lounge and shower) you are also free to enjoy Penzance's lounge and included shower etc. Note that depending on the number of people travelling and demand for the showers you are required to arrange a time slot. As of this point it can be done by arrangement with your carriage attendants for 'arrivals' although I believed for 'departure' its more first-come first-serve. *First class amenities are only available if you book a sleeper birth. They are not available to passengers travelling in the none sleeper section of the train (past the buffet and lounge car towards the front of the train). Although it should be mentioned that those travelling in this section do enjoy a 1st class "normal/day running" coach without the tea/coffee/biscuit freebies (although if you asked nicely I'm sure you will get some). For the COVID era, while the sleeper service itself may sometimes be running and in other not (please check before any bookings or if you have made bookings and GWR are not the fastest company to tell you they may owe you some money due to cancelled trains), while it is in operation a face mask is required while moving to/from your birth, while any none-sleeper section of the train and while ordering at the bar located in the lounge section (NB that the lounge area itself is not available for seating/consumption of food/beverages during the pandemic for your and others protection). You can remove your mask while in the toilets and your sleeping quarters. Also no showers are available for obvious heath reasons! A quick note about ticket prices... the sleeper birth is always a fixed price based on 2 options: Solo (the only available option during the pandemic) and Shared (cheaper but you will share the room with someone. If not specifically travelling with someone else at the time you made the booking you must be the same sex as the other person. Eg, if you booked a shared birth but are travelling alone and are male then you will be paired with another male, similarly if you are female. OFC you may get lucky and have no pairings at all and get the birth to yourself. It should also be noted that your paired person can get on at any stopping station, so you can be woken up at 3am by someone coming into your room. For this reason I always book Solo). Solo (at the time of writing this) is £80 on top of your ticket, keep in mind that train fairs at that time of night are very cheap so £135 one way is fairly decent and cheaper if the train fair ticket was booked in advance (as an advance ticket, read the rules because these tickets are not flexible!), although I doubt - unless you have a lot travel discounts or selecting a shared birth - you will get a fair PLUS a birth for £90. Anyway, enough wall of text! I highly recommend this service if you get the chance to enjoy. For a train (keep that in mind!) its very comfortable and enjoyable. Happy New Year to all.

@runwaygaming9935

3 жыл бұрын

What stations does it stop at?

@elektricdrop

2 жыл бұрын

Do they provide towels for the shower?

My wife and I took this service from Plymouth up to Paddington as a great way to get to Heathrow at a leisurely pace for a 2pm flight a few years back. Just like Dylan found, this sleeper option was a hidden gem; an oasis of old-fashioned good service in a tacky world. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and ridiculously old-fashioned-romantic. We loved it - and wish we had a reason to do it again :-)

@mscott3918

3 жыл бұрын

You have a great reason to do it again. You enjoyed it. Perfect.

that sign in the mirror is a genius idea! i always avoid using toilets with electronic locks because you can never tell when it's actually locked. one time the door opened on a gentleman wiping his .... just as i walked past. i think about him a lot

@derekmmmm

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to be memorable! 😂

@trappist-1e135

3 жыл бұрын

@@derekmmmm omg

@millercool21

3 жыл бұрын

Ass

I'm glad the KZread recommendations have brought me here. Keep doing what you are doing!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad they brought you here too 😁

I must say that train appears exceptionally nice. Having ridden Amtrak I'm sure you'll agree. 😁 Thanks for the ride! I love these videos.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes these trains recently underwent major refurbishment so are best in the UK atm.

Love your shot of the train arriving at paddington

Every single thing Brunel Designed, every single thing, absolutely brilliant pieces of arts.

Brilliant video, thank you. And more - absolutely no unnecessary and pointless music all the way through. Just honest to goodness video with no distractions. Thank you.

A nicely done video with ambient sound and no music. Enjoyable to watch. Thank you. I am from Dorset, but I love going down to Devon and Cornwall.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

And the Paddington Bear bench right outside your window before you departed!

I've just discovered your channel, very interesting, I have loved trains since I was a kid.

Ever since I saw the new GWR livery, I fell in love with it. I believe it to be teal. Nicest colour I've seen in a long time. Thank you Dylan.

@Great_WesternTVFan

3 жыл бұрын

It's dark green

50 years ago I travelled every years on the Cornish Rivera to go eventually to st Ives surfing on the beach in the 60’s, my family were evacuated there in the way due to the London docs moving

I painted them inside and out,went to Penzance for the week to snag them before commissioned,nice to see them running 😂😂

What a brilliant way to start a holiday. Will definitely use this service, thanks for posting!

Great review; very thorough indeed! One thing I particularly like about this train is the pull down windows. It's so refreshing to stand by an open window in the morning when you wake up haha! Cheers, Mark.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

the lounge car is so beautiful

@KempSimon

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Lounge Cars on the Anglo-Scottish Caledonian Sleeper trains myself. At least they serve a full three-course meal (outside of the Corona Virus pandemic) whilst on the Night Riviera you can only buy drinks and snacks!

Another 5-Star effort, Dylan! As with many of the other commenters, I've come to really look forward to your videos each week. And, while I noticed one comment encouraging you to narrate, I have to say that I appreciate your decision to sub-title your work. This really allows for the full, visual appreciation of what your camera is capturing. Not to say that I'd object, should you ever opt to speak ~ but, your text is brief, to-the-point, adequately descriptive and effective. The occasional "face reveals" are fun, too! Always nice to know who's showing you around. Thanks so much!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos and thanks for the support!

I had the pleasure of doing the Cornish Riviera sleeper and the Caledonian sleeper to Inverness back-to-back in March 2019 (before the upgraded Caledonian rolling stock) - the Cornish Riviera was by far the better service and looks like it still is!

@112chapters3

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, my sister always loves the Caledonian to Aberdeen, I’ve only done the Cornish, it was ok, I’m sure the scenery is better going into Cornwall in the morning than the run to london

I think this video convinced me that I have to do this trip at least once in my life. So wonderful.

Thanks Dylan, great report, impressed with those 'immaculate' class 57s.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really appreciate that you narrate by text only. They’re short and direct, and just makes your trips more enjoyable. Kudos! ETA: my point is, your trip is the star of the show, not you personally. No offense intended. I just think that’s your goal, and it works.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's what I'm going for.

Thank you, Dylan. A great, thorough review without any unnecessary fluff.

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Thanks Dylan, that is a brilliant Travel Report, that Night Riviera, has got to be the best that we have =D

Really well done for taking the time to show people your journey.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really liked this train! Looked fabulous and comfortable! Enjoyed the ride on this video! Thanks for giving us a wave in the mirror! :)

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a fantastic train! 👋

Imagine the spacious accommodation that Brunel s broad gauge trains would've had!!!!😄

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

🤤

@KempSimon

4 жыл бұрын

Both the Great Western Railway, operating out of London Paddington, and the Great Central Railway, operating out of London Marylebone, had generous loading gauges. The Class 165 and 166 "Thames Turbo" commuter trains built by British Rail for suburban work out of Paddington and Marylebone took advantage of this fact, but their wide bodies mean that they lack "go anywhere" availability. Some careful gauging studies had to be undertaken before Class 166 units were cleared to operate along the former Southern Railway route between Cosham and Brighton to ensure they didn't foul the edges of curved station platforms.

@chaosdemonwolf1

4 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports Just a thought. How come ya went to Cornwall? There's nothing much there.

@Gaizhun

4 жыл бұрын

@@chaosdemonwolf1 I mean there is all of Cornwall.

@malthuswasright

4 жыл бұрын

@@chaosdemonwolf1 Guessing you've never been to Cornwall. There's tons to do.

Hello There, this looks very nice, I am glad you had a decent experience, great video by the way! Cheers Peter :)

Lots to say here Dylan: No music - excellent, just the ambient soundtrack. Subtitles were informative and not overdone or gimmicky. A forensic examination of facilities on board Praise for the crew and the company seems well deserved. This looks like the future of travel - CO2 a better option. The drive is awful. (we did the overnight - 24 hours from Tampa Fla to New York - cramped but fun. and the car train from Nice to Calais brilliant, though now no more) Seems sleeper trains are catching on, throughout Europe. Thanks a lot. Very nicely done. (You missed the statue of Brunel on Paddington Station)

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

Dylan, I have to agree with your comparison between refurbished Mark 3 sleepers and the Mark 5s on the Caledonian Sleeper. The Mark 3 looks cosier and the table is much sturdier. The ladder to the upper berth is quite innovatively designed - pity we didn't have a similar design on our sleepers downunder - although I could see this as part of a renovation thought for future upgrades. Enjoying watching both your videos and those of our Canadian friend (DownieLive). Makes up for being stuck at home during Melbourne's second lockdown due to the second wave of COVID19. Keep them coming and stay safe and well yourself in sunny Inverness.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope you're safe and well as I know it's bad having one lock down let alone a second one. All the best!

Enjoyed that excursion. Wasn’t aware of this trip. I’m on my own but that doesn’t stop me exploring. My goal is Venice Simplon. Thanks for the trip.👍

Another super job Dylan! See you next Friday!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Until next Friday 😁

I love your travel reports. Very thorough and interesting thanks dylan! X

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Damnnn better than Germany's NightTrains! Looks like 5 star hotel on wheels

@tobeytransport2802

3 жыл бұрын

Acnologia that’s because in Europe it is a big continent and night trains are kinda a necessary thing whereas in the UK they are seen as a luxury as their day equivalents can usually be done in 5-8 hours

@moestrei

3 жыл бұрын

No wonder the Brits had to exit: Those Continentals just couldn't keep up with the standards!

@multiomer1997

3 жыл бұрын

@@l0rdf4der88 They had, but not anymore, they had City Night line.

@sjefhendrickx2257

3 жыл бұрын

@@moestrei 🤮🤮🤮

@sjefhendrickx2257

3 жыл бұрын

@@l0rdf4der88 it has!

I think that your videos are most interesting and make for a very relaxing watch. Thank you!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Brings back memories of going to Cornwall on the sleeper as a kid.

@KempSimon

4 жыл бұрын

You still can, thanks to Great Western Railway! I travelled down from Paddington to Penzance on a Friday in December and the train (two seated carriages, a lounge car and four sleeping carriages) was far from full. As Dylan Bowes demonstrates, there is an intercommunicating door between adjacent compartments which is ideal if four people are travelling together as a family group.

Thank you so much for this info! I am planning a Penzance to Paddington overnight train trip next year and this is helpful. Seems like you had a very smooth ride.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, was a great train!

I LOVE night trains. Thanks for the tour. Regards from NW Spain.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😁

I love "The Point" everytime you finish demonstrating something on board. LOL!

As always from Dylan a comprehensive and informative blog. First Class in every way. As to the tea - clearly a fortnight cuppa (too weak) Quite agree the breakfast looked a tad light, more thought needed here.

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love train travel. 7 years ago I used trains to travel all the UK. Loved it. Just before lockdown I traveled from Auckland to Wellington. As soon as we get the trans tasmen bubble open I will go over to NZ to travel the South Island by train. We have some amazing train journeys here in Australia. Love this thanks Dylan.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

From what I've heard both Australia and New Zealand have some amazing train journeys. I think the even use some old British Rail stock on some routes in NZ.

@seorwulf1049

4 жыл бұрын

Marian Jeffrey Do the Tranz Alpine from Chch to the West Coast via Arthurs Pass, lovely trip

@lustyfrog7221

5 ай бұрын

@@DylansTravelReportsthey have the class 43!

I wouldn't have thought the journey time was long enough to bother with a sleeper. Though having said that I used to regularly travel from London to Aberystwyth which takes a similar time and did once do it on a through train. That's when I realised changing trains and therefore seating, enroute was a definite benefit.

What a fantastic video diary, was on the journey with you, so well done....👍

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Loving your videos Dylan. Thanks. It's giving me lots of ideas for some train travel in the UK. Something I've always wanted to do, but never actually done

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Good to see the new product from GWR. Even better to see that they have retained sofas in the lounge car, unlike the Caledonian Sleeper.

That trip was amazing to see and also you showed your face. You are very handsome. Keep it up 😊😊😍😍😍😎😎

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I used to catch this train a lot in the 80s when it used to depart just after midnight. Back in those days only ever had 1 loco, but it was always changed at BTM for some reason. Was very often late as well, but i never complained as it was cheap back then :)

Love the quiet ambience of this video. Really immersive

Thanks for making this and entertaining us

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed.

I’ve done this trip in 2016 & 2018 - would live to do it again soon 😃

I didn't realised I am your subscriber until I got it recommended today. Pressed the notification button today 😁

Nice and crispy video. Well explained. Indian Railways have a lot to catch up with the conveniences and upkeep of the cabins. Excellent..

I am lucky enough to live near to the line through Cornwall and every morning I wait to see this train pass somehow my day doesn't feel complete without seeing the night riviera I hope you enjoyed Penzance

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

I loved the Night Riviera. Best sleeper train in the UK by far.

Watching this and comparing it to the Caledonian Sleeper, it proves you can provide an equally good, if not better service with older equipment and resources.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly...

Always great videos. Thank you.

Awesome video. A love British railroads so much, that legendary train is amazing.

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

The new Night Riviera sleeper cabin is stunning. I'm so looking forward to be on this solo occupant berth in Aug 2021. I have given up on the Caledonian sleeper... It is bumpy, noisy, the on-suite shower water is icy cold and every club cabin (except for their club doubles) is now a twin cabin even if you are travelling solo.

Oh my god that tea....

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

😅

This does put the Caledonian sleeper quite in the shaded. I speak from knowledge. Excellent trip report. I somehow found this in my recommended vids. Thank you.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I can second you regarding your comments on the Caledonian Sleeper.

The kind of travel videos I like, no crap talking or stupid background music, it's just the ambience and your subtitle explaining the stuffs.

GWR looks luxury from the logo with the theme colour already.

Don't much like rainy weather but I have to try this someday. A Cornish from Canada following your travels, thanks for sharing.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

One comment I'd make Dylan is that this is well edited and not overly long. I realize some trips are long but it's quite tedious when there are unending passages of the same thing. I for one have taken many trains there and I don't need a long trip report to impart every moment .

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Booked this for Friday, for after work, because I need to be in Cornwall by Saturday morning. Looking forward to it, thanks for the video.

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

This is a great, very informative video. My daughter just said, "that looks brilliant - we must go on it - but you snore"! If we had an interconnecting door, she can hv the one nx door to us. Hv often wondered about taking the sleeper so it's v.useful to see it.

@DylansTravelReports

3 жыл бұрын

The rooms on this train have pretty good sound proofing so you can tell your daughter that won't be an issue if she's in another room 😅

Must try that next year when I go to the UK, when hopefully this Covid thing will be history

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it won't be too long until that is possible.

@pansearedducklet9054

3 жыл бұрын

Aye good luck with that, pop up to Scotland if you get a chance, you won't regret it

@Great_WesternTVFan

3 жыл бұрын

You can still go on this journey in this new normal, everything is all like the old normal, it's just that we have to wear masks and mind the contacts

@Great_WesternTVFan

3 жыл бұрын

@Laura 90 but the bbc and governments call that

@punjabipandit5428

3 жыл бұрын

New strain of corona virus found in London

Great review. I can't believe how quiet the train is

Of all the rail carriers the colour scheme of GWR I like the best. Love that Dark Green.

I'm glad you've done many trips across the world😜😜

@lisawatton1173

4 жыл бұрын

Wow great video!!!!!!!!

I’d be worried that Jaws off of James Bond would be hiding in the cupboard 😂 Great video man! Would love to do an overnight trip on a train looks so cool!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks!

@KempSimon

3 жыл бұрын

There's hardly enough room in that "cupboard" for a pair of training shoes, never mind "Jaws" from James Bond. The sleeping compartments on British Rail Mark 3 carriages were only four feet wide - and two feet of that was taken up by the bed!

A good comprehensive review..I also enjoyed trying out this service last year!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you also enjoyed your trip aboard this train!

Very useful and informative. Well done Dylan, I'm now going to search for a ticket!

Thanks for all your train videos from all over the world When I finally retire in about 2 years I may follow you on the same journeys

@sarac.3259

3 жыл бұрын

That is something to aim for! Travel by train always seems the best way if there is time and it is for pleasure not work - you see far more than flying.

@sarac.3259

2 жыл бұрын

@D Roy Thank you! You will laugh at this though (or maybe not). We finally bought a family railcard, after much deliberation (two years ago). First time we used it and bought tickets to visit Winchester, there was flooding, and just two weeks afterwards, we were all told to stay home... and so it continued for the next year or so. I will buy another some time.

After Exeter the sea views are lush

@KempSimon

3 жыл бұрын

But only during daylight hours!

@ajb229

3 жыл бұрын

Dawlish is scenic!

Thanks for the tour! I personally get the day GWR but it’s still amazing.

another nice one, Dylan! I think the the size of the breakfast and their hope that everyone can squeeze down that corridor one last time are related. A full English fry up and they might be in a Jaws of Life situation. wow! those were narrow!! nice job.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I could see how that would be a problem 😂

This journey is a good 1 I been to Devon from paddington to Exeter on the GWR only trouble was nothing was available your timing was quite good as covid was not in full swing then

Great video fella, very enjoyable. Would love to take that train someday.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes you should, it's a great train.

To be told, GWR train is lovely. Great work !!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Went on this service - only in a seating carriage - back on 6th December. Totnes to London Paddington. It was almost empty, so plenty of space. A really superb train, and great service 👍

Just watching this video struck me with the desire to get on this luxurious train at any cost ！ From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

I've taken the chunnel from Heathrow to Paris thats only train I've been on from London when me and my mom went last year on vacation. This looks like an awesome trip. Love your videos man.

@TheRevan1231

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bungle2010 Eurostar train via the chunnel aka under the English channel

Really impressed with this train . The sleeping accommodations ...👍. I envy you being able to travel like you do and sharing it with us .

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day you will. I was in the envy position one day 😁

@CryMeARiver63

4 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports I really wish I could but my life story is coming to a close so I will live that dream through you . Stay safe ...😊.

OK if you are travelling right through to Penzance, but more likely your destination would be the much larger cities of Exeter or Plymouth in which case you are deposited there at an unearthly early hour of the morning!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

In that case, I'd reccomend 1st class on one of the many day trains.

@cephalopod7300

3 жыл бұрын

This is why I would recommend this sleeper only for travel between London and Cornwall, not Devon, as the journey is just too short to make a night of it unless you're going all the way.

That goes to show mk3 coaches are still capable of fitting regulations. Hope GWR still use them in the future.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

I think these will be staying in service for some time 😁

Great video, it was very detailed. Keep up the great content!

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Brilliant video cheers for sharing..on one note the weather looked miserable reminded me of Belfast..N.Ireland 😎👍

Great video enjoyed, thank you.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😁

I'm deciding to come here. Hope I see you!

Thanks Dylan, that was very informative.

I recommend the greasy spoon near the harbour for a proper breakfast and then pop to St Ives for a coffee on the sea front.

This is awesome! I'll have to try one of these. Maybe a Paddington to Scotland one and really make the journey worth it. I've been meaning to visit scotland again for a while now.

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

For sleepers to Scotland, you need to depart from Euston on the Caledonian Sleeper but yes, give it a go!

I just love this journey u explained it very detailed but I am confusing either I read the text or enjoy visual 🤩😍🥰😇

Awesome video. Just booked to make this trip in September can’t wait

@DylansTravelReports

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I used to travel up and back to London in a day using this sleeper, mine was never as plush as yours. I always had the the bacon roll for brekky aswell. Great film.

This is great for traveling on a budget, i like the information about train. Were they doing reno.

I think you style of presentation is very unique and works well. Keep it up :-)

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@jamesprimavesi2392

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. No annoying music or too much commentary - just let the viewer watch and learn.

Your videos are so satisfying to watch

@DylansTravelReports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

An excellent, fascinating film. Well done 👍🚅