Ol man heard you call it the forth rail bridge. The ol man has worked on the railways for all his life and the bridge is called - The Forth Bridge. I have never been on Scotrails HSTs. Its always been Virgin and now LNER for up the east cost.

@LetsMakeaTrip

11 ай бұрын

Thank the ol man for his info (and service to the railways) 😊

Great video and such a brilliant railway journey, probably in my top 10 in the UK. Cheers for now ☺️🙏🏻🇺🇦

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, yeh definitely in my top 10 at the moment. I must do a top 10 actually - never thought of that! Cheers for now!

@NonstopEurotrip

3 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip You're welcome, the invoice is in the post 😂

I made this trip many times on the old 158's and have memories of the summer trips with no working Aircon so I am well impressed the ScotRails rework of the iconic HST's. It would of made my business life a lot more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, thanks for the comment. Yes, loved this trip - my first time up as far as Dundee and beyond. When you’ve got some amazing scenery combined with the classic 43’s it’s a sure-fire winner! I think they’ll have catering back on them at some point too. Wouldn’t it be great if they went all the way up to Thurso/Wick! 🤔😂

In 2019 I went from Exeter to Aberdeen by rail and on to Shetland by ferry it was great

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, yes I did something similar a few years back on the Northlink something-or-other. Tell you what though it was rough! Didn’t get much sleep, all I could hear was the bow slamming into the waves! Next morning in Shetland was beautiful though, loved it up there. I flew back from Sumburgh in some old twin prop - probably a Saab? It was before I was into all this tbh, great memories though thanks for the comment 👍

No wonder you sat on the right hand side! Great scenery.

@LetsMakeaTrip

11 ай бұрын

Yes Marian, definitely 😊👍

It's a cracking run along the coast with some great places to visit. Flew to Aberdeen about a month ago, not an airport I've previously used, and got trains down the coast. Thanks for the video and keep'em coming!

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thanks i will! You must have done it the opposite way round to me as I flew back from Aberdeen. I posted-up that video last week which is a bit back to front but I figured people may get bored of train videos every week! It’s one of those coastal routes where yes, just makes you think I should get off there and have a look around. Fantastic part of the world and underrated/under-visited I suspect.

Great Video I really enjoyed this review on the Scotrail Intercity125 HST's. That line looks very pretty reminds me of that line in Cumbria and Dawlish. I have been to the Forth Bridge it's very impressive.

@LetsMakeaTrip

7 ай бұрын

Yes a great line made even better with the HST’s imo. Cheers for the comment 😊👍

I was on one of those a couple of weeks ago. The seats were terribly uncomfortable. They were far too reclined. Nowhere near as comfortable as the seats that used to be used on intercity 125's. Their turbostars have the same problem (along with all other turbostars).

Hi Mark.... I remember doing this line from Newcastle to Aberdeen.... God after the fourth bridge your in a different world.... I remember swapping left to right.... as I looked down to my right..... sea lions.... as I looked to my left... the best views of Highland hills and clouds.... that route is now going to be definitely going to be done again by me. As for the painting of the fourth bridge... it did actually finish and then restart straight away at the other side. That was until a secret paint was invented and it had to be kept a secret Due to its long lasting formula , because the likes of deluxe and crown would go out of business if people would not need paint twice. Great video as always my friend... I salute you sir !!

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard. It’s a great run isn’t it! Apart from the Forth Bridge I think my favourite point was coming into Dundee. That’s a place I’d like to go back to soon 👍

@richardturnbull6333

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip yes me too certainly and that bridge... it seems never ending when you cross it.

Loved the video. When did you make the trip? I live right next to the railway line, so you'd pass by my house.

@LetsMakeaTrip

Жыл бұрын

Oh probably a couple of years back now Grant. Lovely line though 👍

Another great video, it was a pleasure.

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, appreciate the support mate 👍😊

It will replace HST by use class 385 once full electric overhead from Edinburgh/Glasgow to Aberdeen then to Inverness.. think it wiil be very soon..

Superb footage👍👍👍❤️❤️😀😀

Great video. Only just come across these. Living in Cornwall, I am blessed by whats effectively on my doorstep. Seeing this makes me want to go around Scotland again, either in several short(ish) trips or some big long ones. My wife and I did the two bridges on a wet day in 2016. Had splendid views even if they're even better on a beautiful day like you had. Keep the videos coming.

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Hey John, thanks for the kind words - much appreciated. I’m down in Cornwall atm (Lostwithiel) just looking at some of the branch lines which I’ll hopefully post-up on here. Flying back today though but great weather for it!

@johncarr712

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful weather indeed. My faves are the Looe and St Ives branch lines. Falmouth and Newquay ain't bad either. Safe trip back Mark

I’ve only been to Dundee once, it’s a beautiful city! It’s hard to believe that it has its own small airport with connections to other parts of the UK including my home city of Belfast. Already looking forward to the next Trip! ✈️

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

That a good point actually, it’s probably easier for me to fly BHX - BHD - Dundee rather than go down to London (well that’s my excuse anyway 😂)

Hi John... I've been away for a while.... undue circumstances..... back with you ... Richard in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Awesome video I love the old hst class 43 from Alan in Lowestoft

@LetsMakeaTrip

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan, yep the scenery also helps on this route 👍

Informative as always and a most enjoyable watch.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim, certainly one of my favourite journeys for a while this - next time I’m going to go further north and do your Georgemass Junction experience I think.

@Timstravels01

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Excellent! I hope you’re not easily disappointed, there’s not a lot going on there.

Lovely views and another great video!

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, always appreciate your feedback. Just looking at a few new areas now!

They’ve done a great job refurbishing those 125s. The First Class seats are pretty impressive - probably the best in the UK after the LNER downgrade…😊

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, Yes, I think the first class was beyond the closed-up shop but I didn’t go any further, this time. I will be back though at some point.

Good vid as always

@LetsMakeaTrip

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

Dundee is worth visiting. Just across from the station is the RSS Discovery, the ship the British Antarctic expedition sailed on. Scotrail have done a great job on the old HSTs, it's amazing they still look modern after 45 years, a testament to British design and engineering.

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia, yes I’m thinking maybe take the Loganair flight up there as the airport’s not far I can just walk in. I must have missed the Discovery, didn’t realise! Another excuse to go there though, thanks 😊 and yes, the HST is an iconic design isn’t it? I’ve been on one today with GWR, never get tired of them!

@patricialockhart2135

3 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I definitely want to try the GWR ones. I've seen them on a lot of video. I'm going to London later this month, there are a lot of interesting looking urban and suburban lines I want to explore, the North London line and Goblin lines are at the top of my list.

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

@@patricialockhart2135 The Goblin line I think I played that on train simulator 😂 I could spend weeks round London going on the underground though. I would recommend the front seat on the DLR if I had to choose one 👍

@patricialockhart2135

3 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip yeah, I've got both the North London and Goblin lines on train simulator. TBH some of the lines I'm travelling are ones I've got on train sim. I want to see how accurate the are. Plus, I just love trains.........and i love London, best city in the world...well apart from Edinburgh lol

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

@@patricialockhart2135 yes I think I’d maybe choose Edinburgh over London possibly. My favourite place in Edinburgh is the Susannah Alice Stephen memorial in St James’s Court. Such a nice place to read the words and have a quiet few minutes 😊

Great vidéo, i'll be doing the same trip in November. The old Québec city bridge is very similar to the Forth bridge.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre, I hope you enjoy the trip and best of luck with the weather! I’ve just had to google the Quebec City bridge and yes, there’s a striking resemblance Isn’t there! A lovely looking bridge. I’ve never been to Quebec but thanks for telling me about it - I’ll add it to the list 😊

@pierrecaron8731

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I'm sure I will be happy in Scotland in November as I love grey and cold weather. The Québec city bridge has a sad history, during construction the central span fell twice into the St-Lawrence river killing many worker.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

@@pierrecaron8731 I can imagine the terrible consequences of that! And twice as well - that is quite tragic!

Awesome and scenic video. I am based in England, and I am still planning my maiden journey to Scotland. I was literally working on my plans yesterday (Thursday, 15.July.2021), and well now I am not so sure with the rise in you know...cases here in England. In any case, again lovely video.

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debra, how is the planning going? I’m down in Cornwall atm and the trains are certainly a lot busier! As you will see there was plenty of space on this train but it was a few weeks back. If you do go I would definitely recommend you factor this into your plans. Any help you need, give me a shout 😊

@debravwilson8050

3 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I will definitely have a question or two about Scotland. And my plans...well they are going at a steady pace.

@LetsMakeaTrip

3 жыл бұрын

Good, I look forward to hearing about it 😊

Hi Mark. Another great review. I stay in Fife and have traveled this line often. Pity you didn’t video from the other side of the train when crossing the Forth Bridge. The views of the two road bridges are stunning. Keep up the good work. Regards Blair.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Blair, thanks for the comment. I guess we’re spoilt for choice on the Forth Bridge, such stunning scenery but next time I do it yeh I’ll check out the other side! I’m sure it won’t be long before I’m heading up there again 👍 all the best, Mark

@blairedwards6025

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Hi Mark. The unfortunate thing is, apart from the Forth Crossing, overall the best scenery is on the coast side, the side you videoed!. Best regards. Blair

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

I tell you what would be really cool to do Blair. If you could get out to one of those little islands by the bridge or further out to sea. I would love to explore one or two of them. No idea how you would do that but would love to find out.

@blairedwards6025

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Hi Mark. Two come to mind. Inchcolm Island has a ferry service that runs from Dalmeny, I think. The ferry can be reached from Dalmeny station. The other is farther east in Fife. The May Isle is reached by a ferry from Anstruther, to get there you would need to get a bus from Kirkcaldy station if you’re on on the train. On the south side of the Forth is the Bass Rock. They do sightseeing from North Berwick I believe, which again is on the Scotrail network. They’ve started re-building the branch line from Thornton to Leven where we stay, which might be something to think about some time in the future. Hope this helps. Regards Blair.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Blair that is certainly a big help, thank you and I hope it helps some others too. Inchcolm sounds possibly the most accessible, I’m going to do some research and see what I can find. Watch this space!

Don't know if full message and reply came through dam electronic gliching gremlins.... but I wanted to say that your doing a great job .... you tube subscriptions can be slow coming due to how a person enters information and anlogorythems and all that jargon. You just keep them coming.... and when I get my gear... and do a simular thing... we could maybe meet up... you are gr8 m8... keep them videos coming... true friend 😀👍

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Richard, yes cheers mate, got all your messages I think - many thanks! No sweat on the subs thing, they’re doing alright atm, going in the right direction anyway which is the important thing 😂

Yards please

Those trains were better with the slam doors, ashtrays, and slide down windows on the doors where you could stick your head out.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh, good days. Did you have corridor coaches up there?

@scottlee7542

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Im in Sheffield but I'm going up to Aberdeen on Monday for a week so il be doing that route. The class 43s are common in Sheffield because the stations not electrified. I'm taking bike on train and riding up to Peterhead from Aberdeen.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottlee7542 Hope the weather’s good for you. Sheffield - not a place I know a great deal about tbh though I did go there by train to watch Shrewsbury playing Sheffield utd a few years back and I got very drunk at The Boardwalk one night! I must return one day and check out the station properly. Have a good trip!

@scottlee7542

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Well Sheffield station has been renovated around the original structure (similar to St Pancras but on a lesser scale). The supertram network has been extended to Rotherham with new trams. Pacer trains have been replaced with new trains also. The old Rotherham United ground is disused but still standing and old trains are scrapped directly behind it. Funnily enough I support Sheff U, I went to the old Gay Meadow once for a League cup game probably 20 years ago.

@LetsMakeaTrip

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottlee7542 well you’ve sold it to me with the trams! Definitely gonna visit sometime soon now. I never went to Millmoor but I remember seeing pictures of it with the scrapyard behind. A classic ground I guess a bit like the Gay Meadow - destroyed for housing and replaced with a terrible, soulless identikit ground outside the town. I enjoyed Bramall Lane though - a proper big ground and some decent locals too I seem to remember 👍