Wow. Amazed you managed to catch a train that, a) wasn't cancelled, and b) wasn't rammed full of passengers. The miracle of Christmas has arrived early.

@michaeljohndennis2231

11 ай бұрын

I’ve been using SailRail from Manchester Piccadilly (platform 13 - hate that platform miles away with a passion, especially if coming into Piccadilly from Metrolink trams from Shudehill/Market St) to Holyhead via Chester for some years now, both summer and winter, connecting with both daytime and overnight Irish Ferries sailings home to Dublin and at Chester, I’ve occasionally got these Avanti trains to Holyhead - what I most appreciate about these trains is the luggage space which is very rarely available on Transport for Wales trains, which are tiny compared to even Northern Rail - on Avanti, even during busy trains, you always have plenty of luggage space and Avanti Trains most closely resemble Irish Rail’s standard trains out of Dublin Connolly & Dublin Hueston to Cork, Limerick, Westport/Ballina, Galway, Tralee, Waterford, Rosslare, Drogheda, Dundalk and Sligo

My 5 year old cousin asked me for a train set for Christmas... I told him Santa doesn't have any this year so he'll have to send a bus replacement service instead.... *ahem* 🤭😄 Wishing G and everyone else here a Merry Christmas! Hope its full of fun, laughter and terrible jokes like mine..! 🎄🎁

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha Merry Christmas Laura! 😁

Really refreshing to see someone with such an outgoing personality actually presenting her own video instead of the endless faceless subtitle videos. A lot of so called “You Tubers” could learn a lot from this young lady. Well done and all the best with your channel.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen!

What an amazing video there G! Absolutely loved following the journey in the video down to London in the snowy conditions! Keep up the amazing work, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Can't wait to see more awesome vids in 2023! 🎄🎉

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Timmy Tim Tim!

What a lovely "Christmassy" journey with all those snowy views. You couldn't have chosen a better time for your trip. Loving your vlogs. Every time one finishes I am left feeling great and wanting more. Have a Merry Christmas G, Ray xx

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

It sure was! Merry Christmas Ray!

My goodness you are so infectiously happy. What a treat to watch your video. Loved it, love you. Merry Christmas.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Rob!

Just found your channel G! I'm a new train enthusiast in Manchester and I'm really enjoying your channel. Definitely some binge watching to catch-up on. Keep up the great content :)

As I said over on Patreon, so pleased you have been able to do this. Great vlog!👍🙂

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, I did really enjoy it!

Yet another fantastic Vlog G travelling first class with Avanti is definitely worth the money and to get food and drinks delivered to your seat is absolutely fantastic il agree with you G the snowy scenery from the window did look absolutely stunning and I’m glad you was also able to make the most of the first class lounge at London Euston until your next Vlog G carry on being awesome keep up the good work take care and stay safe and Merry Christmas

You're right G, travelling by train this time of year does get me in the Christmas mood. I especially like to travel the Sheffield to Manchester through the Peak District- some incredible views ❄🎄 Merry Christmas!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas John!

I'm glad that yu have taken up your rightful place in First Class and on a journey 'darn sarf' to boot! Merry Christmas, G. Thanks for a wonderful 2022.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Simon!! 😁

I love travelling on Avanti , the west coast route , whenEver possible. I used to love Virgin too. You looked like you had a wonderful Christmassy ride . And as always , a great Christmas tree in Manchester Piccadilly.

Nice to see you have treated yourself to a first class trip. Thanks for sharing. Happy Christmas 🎄

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Jonathan!

Love how enthusiastic and upbeat you are. Like an American vlogger but authentic 😅

Quiet word whilst no-one else is watching. Very much enjoying your video(s), interesting, informative and entertaining. I doubt many could match your style and energy here. Very Best of the Seasons Greetings Ta Muchly.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And seasons greetings 😁😂

Wonderful video. The snowy landscapes looked amazing. It makes me want to travel to the UK this Christmas. Greetings from Australia.

Very nice video G glad you enjoyed your first class journey great to see another experience ticked off i hope you have a fantastic Christmas 🎅🤶🎄🎄❤and best wishes for the New year🎉🎉 i hope it's full of many great adventures ❤❤

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart and Merry Christmas!!

Loved the snowy scenes and always fun to join you as you are the most enthusiastic traveller on youtube. Only been following you a little while but love your videos. Merry Christmas G!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Allan!

Omg so neat! Very festive! Love that the sound of the train is similar to what I hear when on Amtrak over here in the states! So amazing!!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!!

@highvoltageswitcher6256

Жыл бұрын

From KZread videos that I have seen on the North East Corridor (NEC), especially the Acella, the passenger hears a similar track sound to the UK West Coast Mail Line (WCML) on a Pendilino. It’s a sort of whirring noise with some gentle banshee howl that seems to fade and crescendo periodically.

Another brilliant video. Wishing you and fellow subscribers a happy Christmas and a terrific 2023.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Andrew!

Great Journey to Euston been waiting myself to do similar trip which i will do next year amazing Video G, have a merry christmas & all the best for 2023

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas David!

Great train journey from Manchester G. The views are breath taking.

A merry Christmas to you G! :) What wonderful wintery scenery en-route. Looked great!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

Last week it was very bad here in snow and it wasn't enjoyable working especially getting stuck up hills in a work van but this time round I haven't slipped over snow or ice lol. I wish you, your family and to all your subscribers and not forgetting all your train vloggers a very Happy Christmas and all the best wishes for New year 2023.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too!

First class on the Pendolinos looks amazing i really enjoyed this one i must admit i like the Pendolinos they are great trains ive yet to check out a refurbished one as ive not ridden one yet keep up the awesome work and have a lovely christmas

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Michael!

Your vids just keep getting better. Great work.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very seasonal - Merry Christmas!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas David!

The snow certainly adds to the Christmas spirit in this video G 😊 I hope you have a very merry Christmas 🎄

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas E-Wan!

Great to see you had a lovely journey, G! Merry Christmas - hope you have a wonderful time.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Dylan!

Love your videos, your attitude and presentation is wonderful! Thank you from an old Yank! Last time I rode a train in England was 1971!!

Well done G and we wish you a very Happy New Year to you.

Wonderful vlog, G! Watching this snowy video on a snowy day here has helped get me in the mood for Christmas now. Shame about the lounge in Manchester but the one in Euston looks fab! Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Merry Christmas barrowc 😁

As ever a first class Vblog G haha get what I did there! 😁Fantastic ride and views of the snow, we had a foot and a half of the white stuff and lasted for a week in Hertfordshire!! Thank for sharing your journey with us, Merry Christmas G have a great time see ya on the next one soon 👍🙂🎄🎅

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, Merry Christmas!

I love your sense of humour and of course these great video/adventures of yours, the ' knicker hock ' made me laugh lol

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul haha!

Brilliant Christmas video G, looks like you've enjoyed first class with Avanti. I've not traveled first class on any train myself but it would be an intersting thing to try out to be honest. That snow really does make everything look Christmasy. I hope you have a brilliant Christmas and look forward as always to seeing more videos from you. :)

@Onthemainline

Жыл бұрын

Tip: Avanti is definitely the best first class currently available mate!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Reuben!

Considering how Avanti the company is in a bit of a pickle, it is great how that service went! Nice video!

That looked like a lovely journey in first class with all those snowy Christmassy views, and even if the vegan salad wasn't the most substantial meal, at least you were served plenty of drinks And a very merry Christmas to you, G 👍

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Aye filled up on coffee 😂 merry Christmas Thornaby 37!

Merry Christmas G and I look forward to more of your videos in the new year x

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Simon!

Really enjoyed your video and narration brilliant x

Fantastic video as always loved the scarf & have a great christmas and new year

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

Merry Chirstmas & a Happy New Year for 2023. Love the Video 1000% 👍👍

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Anthony!

Great video!!

Hi G, The snowy hills looked wonderful (although the windows need a clean) but I was surprised by the variety of the vegan options in First Class, put some effort in Avanti!!. As ever a funny and entreating vlog, Thank you for all your efforts this year looking forward to the next one, stay safe and I hope you have a nice Christmas.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha merry Christmas Beakerz!

Fantastic first class I'm jealous I love the snowy sencery Happy Christmas G

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Jude!

That was brilliant G. Merry Christmas to you too.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl!

@carlwilson1772

Жыл бұрын

@@GLovesTrains You are welcome!

Love the scarf!!

First Class show I enjoyed watching it I hope you have a good Christmas and New Year Thank you for your fantastic shows over the year

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!! Merry Christmas!

Wonderful vlog and such pretty scenery, Merry Christmas to you too 😀💜

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

watching this made me wish i was on that service. love your video thank you

thanks for your entertaining content throughout the year merry Christmas happy day's

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas James!

Love that scarf!

Brilliant video!

Fantastic video as always

That snow is such a beautiful sight! So Christmassy! Merry Christmas G!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Bobby!

Hi just came across your Channel. Very impressive your enthusiasm is terrific great views

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

Christmas views, how lovely! Merry Christmas G!! 🙌🎅🎁☺

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Merry Christmas!

Excellent video as always G.. Wishing you a very merry happy Christmas🔔🎄🎉

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

Love the avant train ❤

Thanks for the video G, I'm normally 3rd class lol.This is the bee's knees beautiful train and beautiful white scenery. I definitely think that the food should be 2 portions of that size thou. 🤔 I hope your knickers kept your head warm in London Happy holidays and a happy new year to you too!!😎🚄🚄🚄🚄🌨🇬🇧💚

First Class eh? Luxury! Lovely snowy scenes. And a place to hang your knickers :-)

A merry Christmas to you too.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice video G and merry christmas 🎄🎁

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

Good evening :)In Poland we also have Pendolino but it's look diferent.I love trains too,also in miniature,specially in H0 and Z scale;i even made my own Christmas set from old cars Piko,Lima and old steam loco from Gutzold.It's pleasure to watch your smile when You enjoy the trains;greetings from Warsaw :)

Really enjoy ur train ride video . Hope u had a good day out. 💓. Love ur traveling positive ✨️ Happy Wednesday 😊

Merry Christmas G! Have been in the Manchester Picadilly lounge a few times. It's not that great but at least it's warm and you get a free drink or two while you wait. Last time I was there you had to be buzzed in for access....Nice to see you come South as well for a change! All the best for 2023.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Matthew! I will look out for that buzzer

I knew I saw you there that morning!

Another tidy vlog G.. Keep them coming!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

Brilliant.In my neck of the woods it's LNER Azuma that offers bargains in first class split fares.For those travelling solo,single seats are on seaside side😀 Service is great, really friendly staff and always good to know there's a reliable bog at journey's end. Edinburgh lounge offers you train views from your 1st floor seat.(no,not the bog)

I do like the Intercity scarf that you are wearing as it has been so cold. Plus with more further rail strikes happening in January next year. Must be so exciting to ride First Class on a Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino. Merry Christmas G. 😊

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Andrew!

@AndrewG1989

Жыл бұрын

@@GLovesTrainsYou too 😁

Nice vlog G. I’ve ridden Avanti First Class a few times before. They should have a few more vegan options yes and they should make sure the first class lounge at Manchester Piccadilly is open. I can go Manchester direct now as one of the Manchester trains now calls at Rugby. Also I was actually filming a new year’s special on wcml south at Hemel Hempstead when you passed by at speed but sadly I don’t think I have a clip of 390112 lol. Merry Christmas 🎄

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha merry Christmas Sam! Also youre purple now 😂

I love riding Standard Premium on Avanti West Coast Services from Crewe to Birmingham New Street from time to times

Awesome video G Love Trains

Gloves, thanks for taking on this wonderful journey to London, in the words of Paul Whitehouse and Simon Day ‘Suit you!’ you were obviously made for first class and it suit you very well, here’s hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas. Kindest of regards Mark-Edwyn. 🚂🚃🚃 🎅

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Mark-Edwyn!

Merry Christmas G. 🎅 great videos

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Shaune!

When I travelled between Glasgow and London, if I was lucky, my train to Glasgow’s first class ticket would be only a tad bit more expensive; and would always be exited for sitting in that seat too aha! Do miss travelling the West Coast Mainline!

Hi G evil mayo here again Great to see you Traveling Avanti First Class, Euston First Class Lounge is still my Favourite one, looking out over the concourse, chilling by the Tv,, although you get less time than you did with Virgin. Merry Christmas to you and everyone. Darren🎄 9:00

@MontytheHorse

Жыл бұрын

I’ve used that lounge a couple of times when using the Sleeper. It is nice.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas evil mayo!

Im doing this exact journey on the 21st Feb in 1st class. just praying to god they don't go on strike cause it is very important as for why I am travelling. Great vid btw

Listen Gloves, you're the best but you somehow keep getting better. Happy Christmas and don't fall down the stirs.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Stephen!

Brilliant, was hoping Coventry would get a mention...

Gday G. Great video to round off the year. I did the same in September from the same seat Gla-Eus. Easy for the loo. Only difference was I had the full breakfast- twice! Once out of Glasgow then after Crewe they asked if I wanted anything and I said I’d had a breakfast they said well have it again! I did. Great to see snow as I haven’t seen it for yours. Only 37 Celsius on Xmas. day. ☀️ All the Best to you and all your subscribers from Perth Oz. Cheers. 😊

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha 2 meals lucky!! Thanks!

I have done it a few times it’s amazing. Have a good Christmas 🎄

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Mat!

Love Avanti 1st Class. Really enjoyed the experience. Staff were really decent and attentive

Awesome video GLOVESTRAINS I love watching your great videos you bo have a very good Christmas and a good new year keep up the good work with your videos GLOVESTRAINS

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@eastmidlandstrainspotter2014

Жыл бұрын

@@GLovesTrains you to

@eastmidlandstrainspotter2014

Жыл бұрын

@@GLovesTrains have a good day and time tomorrow GLOVESTRAINS

You can't beat 1st Class LNER to London imo. Even better if you can get on the older HST ones with comfy leather seats.

@DavidWood2

Жыл бұрын

LNER withdrew all their HSTs in 2019. The only passenger use of HSTs now is by CrossCountry plus the shortened set operations: GWR "Castle Class" between Cardiff and Penzance, also ScotRail. GWR have recently announced their plans to phase out all HST operations by the end of 2023. ScotRail seems keen to move on from the HST also, especially after the poor crashworthiness compared to more modern stock was shown up by the Carmont derailment. CrossCountry makes limited use of their HSTs between Edinburgh and Plymouth. I can't see any of the mainline HST passenger operations lasting much longer.

Well nice to see you got some snow in contrast to melting runways like last summer…. I have see this in a couple of videos and I must say: your eye color is just amazing! Really cool color.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

enjoyed it happy Christmas G

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

Top video

Great vlog, have a wonderful Christmas

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

Great video it brings Christmas early seeing all that snow although I am happy to see it rather than walking in it pity about the vegan options but hopefully they will get some more choices, well done and have a great Christmas and New year 👍👍✅✅😀

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!!

Seemed like a nice peaceful, relaxing trip. Well worth doing if you could afford it 👍

Avanti not pre-cancelling your train? A TRUE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE. :D

Happy Xmas G, hope you have a relaxing well earned break.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

You Should Do London Euston To Glasgow Central The Scenery is Beautiful and The Journey is around 4 hours and 43 minutes.

A very good Tuesday evening young lady how are you today and a very merry Christmas and a Happy New year from Alan in Lowestoft xx 😘

Manchester ❤👏 ...United ❤

Mm young Miss G, enjoyed this. Every 2nd year I have a Glasgow Confce. So adv booking and with a Railcard, I go 1st class up Avanti (Euston to Glasgow C) and then back, via Scotrail (std) and then LNER 1st class (so: Glasgow to Edinburgh to Kings X). And with that adv bkng and railcard reduction, I'm fed both ways. (I'm not vegan, tho I do know someone senior in the V Society.) And in some cases, my fares are less than anyone booking later but only std class. And also that way I get a great carriage view on both west and east coasts- esp the east coast. Best wishes..

I must say, out of my own experiences, Avanti definitely has the best first class! A great video as always G! Stay safe and the merriest of Merry Christmas!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas on the mainline!

Love❤️

I went on the newly refurbished class 390's first class and it was amazing

Awesome video, really helps me get into the Christmas Spirit mood. Love watching you videos G. Merry Christmas. From the State of Indiana, USA Evan A. Gaines

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Evan!