the little weird boxes in the room are old ashtrays filled in with blocks of metal. Back when the carriages were first built, you could smoke in your private berths, which has now been stopped 😊

I live in Cornwall near Penzance and use this service often for business trips to London and beyond. It’s a brilliant experience and feels like a special journey every time I use it. The GWR staff on the train are very helpful and always seem to be in good spirits. The train is unlike most GWR express trains in that it uses an older diesel locomotive (class 57 for you train nerds out there like me!) and refurbished MK3 sleeper / passenger carriages. It travels relatively slowly and is softly sprung so it’s very relaxing. I also sleep well on the train, despite the bed being fairly narrow it’s very comfy!

This was an absolute treat! Sleeper trains are the coolest! Thank you for taking us along, it was so good! 😎

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby!

We’re doing this next month after watching your video 🙌🏻 really looking forward to this!

@GLovesTrains

2 ай бұрын

Awesome have a great time!

No idea why YT suggested your channel. But I’m so glad it did. I love it 😁

Fantastic vlog, G! It was nice that you had several Paddington Bears to see you off on your journey. Despite being a bit older than the coaches on the Caledonian Sleeper, it still looked like a lovely room to spend the night in!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

The room was great! Thanks barrowc

@pauljohnson4871

Жыл бұрын

@@GLovesTrains Another interesting vlog G. Comparing your Scotland sleeper & this one I very much prefer the cabin on the Scotland sleeper. I can’t remember the difference in money & what the cabin has to offer x

@thekeeper7885

Жыл бұрын

@@GLovesTrains ...how long did you stay in cornwall?

Watched a couple of your vlogs and loved them. Very cheerful, funny and well made!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis!

The funny lumps support the top bunk while the thing you tried to open was the to bunk ladder. It's a great experience and good value IMHO. 👌

Did this service many times in the past only as far as Par then onwards to Newquay.

A lovely travelogue! Well done! ❤

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Cheers MMM!

Superb vlog G! Glad you have had the opportunity to do this. 🙂👍

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, it was great!

I have always wanted to go on a Sleeper train. It is one of those things that I will hopefully do at some time.

Awesome video G Loves Trains

I love sleeper trains. I really want to try this one as I live in Cornwall. I have only ever been on one previously and it was one of my best memories as an 11 year old. It was from Paris to Italy through the Alps in 1982. It was incredible. We were holidaying in Italy and the world cup was on whilst we were there. Italy won. You can imagine the atmosphere! Best holiday I ever had.

Those little shelves you rested your camera on are the supports for the upper berth when it’s in the down position.

5:31 you can take the girl out of The Wigan, but you can’t take The Wigan out the girl 🤣🤣

06:04 they're ladders for the top bunk G, I remember being the Night Rivera once back in 2019 and was sleeping on the top bunk, felt like luggage being thrown around. But a better sleeper than a seat which there was a very lack of sleep when I did that in 2015.... back then in 2015 I remember just getting off the sleeper at Exeter St David's during it hour wait and just roam around the station taking photos of the trains parked on the platform lol Also happy that you finally done the Night Riviera as well, Great Video.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha sounds like fun! And I did know it was a ladder.. I think I was just too tired to think at that point 😂 thanks Cyber!

I'm suffering a deep depression at the moment and like you I have a love for trains. Your videos have really been a gift to me while I'm suffering thank you for the help.

@user-bk2ff4cg9e

Жыл бұрын

seek help, good luck

@gainsbourg66

Жыл бұрын

Becoming aware of the colours and designs of nature helped me - even in the suburbs, and bleak things like the wind and rain and waving branches. Imagine you are a radiator that can radiate the depression out of you, in colours if you want.

I love that you were in Coach G! Never done the Night Rivera, but have used the Caledonian Sleeper a few times before the new stock was introduced. So, it’s nice to see the Mk.3 stock again. I think those weird block things were rests for the upper bunk and the blue light is a night light. I always left it on, so if I woke up in the middle of the night I could find the main light switch. Travelling on this service is certainly on my bucket list!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Monty TH!

Thanks for your videos, the whole family enjoy watching them. Would love to see you travel a train in the USA.

Mm young Miss G: an enjoyable vid. My own last sleeper was the overnite Lake Shore Limited done by Amtrak, from Chicago (where I was at a Confce there) to NYC. And thence back to Heathrow, on a red eye. Keep em coming..

I live in Cornwall close to the railway and I always keep an eye open to watch the riviera pass my window it makes my day

i love your completion. For a better sleep wear a tea cosy on your head .

Very enjoyable style of presentation. Very fresh. I hope to go on a sleeper myself one day.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil!

Love your vids, G. Keep 'em coming ! 🚂

Thanks for video Always enjoy these interesting vids

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Had to rewatch this as we just returned from our trip on the night riviera ourselves. Omg, absolutely loved it, one of my best train experiences so far. Amazing video btw, just as enjoyable the 2nd time round of watching. Cheers. Matt

Took my daughter on this service in 2021, absolutely loved it. Fantastic video & brought back many happy memories. Thankyou.

Never seen this channel on KZread before. I am impressed with your manner, and explanation. I'm subscribed🙏

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Just wanted you to know that I enjoy your videos Very upbeat

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Lovely to see these trains still operate in the UK 🇬🇧 😊😊😊😊😊. Great vlog

@NotDavidTrains

9 ай бұрын

They have slam doors which make it better

yet another brilliant video G, you are a fantastic person who always puts a smile on my face, looking forward to your next adventure. 😊

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks AlienZombie! 😁

Great chanel G 👌, newbie but very like you vibe and enthusiasm

@GLovesTrains

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

those odd contraptions, *may* be the supports for the top bunk

I don't know why KZread suggested this video. I'm happy it did. I spent the first 4 minutes wondering how gloves were going to factor. You've f**kheaps of charisma, making it very easy to watch. Defo got a sub, dude.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks duude

A journey I really want to do - I’ve not been on a sleeper train for over 25 years! Glad you had fun (and a good breakfast box too!)

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

The breakfast was great!

That's Beautiful Gloves Trains keep it up with All Hard Work 1M Subs For You

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video 👍👍👍

Fantastic video really enjoyed your review spent many happy days on that back in the old days!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hiya new Sub here I’m a Big Train Enthusiast same as you also Buses

57603 Restmoral Castle looks great it her new GWR livery......hope you had a good time in Penzance...

Loved this one as much as the Caledonian Sleeper, these are really informative and as always with you G, funny. The beach at Penzance looked awesome and rugged, I expect it will look even better in the summer. Looking forward to the next one and stay safe.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Summer.. are we getting one this year 😂

@mikevale3620

Жыл бұрын

As an Aussie whose travelled to Penzance a few times by GWR, I have to say the summers in Penzance and Cornwall in general are fantastic!

I've travelled on the Night Rivera Sleeper Service lots of times. My first time I went on this Sleeper Train was in December 2014, before it was refurbished.

i really enjoyed watching this one the Nght Riviera sleeper train looks amazing & Penzance beach looks amazing dispite the weather awesome vlog

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

Did this trip back in August during an all lines rover, great trip and definitely worth it

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Yup it sure is great!

Great Video - great train aswell, use the seated portion quite often, nice relaxing train & convenient train either from London or from Cornwall, always find the crew on board very polite and helpful. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor!

20 years ago I used this regularly between London and St Austell for business, and I always loved it and slept very well. I think the gentle rocking of the train is very comforting, like being back in the womb! It looks as though it has not changed one bit, but looks still well maintained and clean. It's good value for money, considering it saves an overnight hotel. It's a shame they don't have an en-suite option like Caledonian Sleeper do (I'm at the time of life when nature calls in the night!), but all the same I'd love to use it again. Maybe one day. Such a shame there are not more sleeper services, especially to Europe where much of my business travel is nowadays. Marion XXX

Brilliant video!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Ta Simon!

Just showed this to my two year old to show her there are beds on trains, and you can brush your teeth on a train. She loves trains, too. And seeing Paddington out of the window. 😊

Fab video G.. little thing i always do with locos that terminate at the station is i always pat them and say thanks as i go by 😂😂

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Kev!

Looks like a lovely experience.

Thanks for taking us along 👍

I too sleep well after a bit of 'rocking back and forth motion'....

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha ye it helps dunnit

Fantastic video as always

Thanks for great review.. Really helps for the day I get round to trying it :)

I’m definitely going to try this out for sure

You are amazing! 😊

Lovely video great narration and story x

Video just popped up! Fantastic, well done 👏

Another great video as usual 😊

Always wanted to try the night riveria and I think you’ve persuaded me! Great review!

A friend of mine did that route to Penzance last summer. His wife and Children were staying with her family near Newton Abbott for some family time, and took the car. My friend was going to join them a week or so later, and rather than take the other car, he thought he would tick a journey off his bucket list and took the Paddington to Penzance sleeper. He didn't tell me about how he got to Newton Abbott, but I strongly suspect he found an interesting route by rail. :) His route back home to Winchester I'm sure was less enjoyable, as he had to drive it! Oooh, Liskeard is pronounced Lisscard. :)

Brilliant I really enjoy and loved this video. ❤️❤️

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very enjoyable experience and many thanks for sharing.

Love your videos

Another great video, nice one! Night Riviera STILL on my bucket list!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

Never been on any sleeper trains before myself. Great insight G.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob!

Great vlog G. I would love to ride the GWR Night Riviera one day. Sure does look like a great experience. The bit near the end where you said final thing I need to do is take the freebie’s out the room something I always do lol. I enjoyed watching as always!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Gotta take the free stuff! Best part 😂

Wow that looked nice and comfy. Great vid thanks x

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon!

I was told about this train today and now here is your video. The Night Riviera is now on my to-do list!

Love your videos your so engaging love it keep doing what you’re doing could watch you all day 🇮🇪🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

I bet that was mint!! Once in a lifetime trip I’m sure to do that! Thanks for sharing!! P

学生だった頃にNight Rivieraに乗車しました。素敵な思い出があります。ありがとうございます！ペンザンスの人々はとても親切でした。

LOL, the knickers song. Not sure how you trademark something in England, but you should.

You have my dream vlog

Very informative vlog, G - I’m also a huge fan of train travel and have always fancied trying one of the sleeper services… based on this, the Night Riviera is becoming my favoured option. I’d also love to see the coastline views in the section through Devon, and by combining a trip on the Night Riviera in one direction with a standard GWR return in the other, I could tick two things off my bucket list - plus a third one if spending a little time in Cornwall, which is a county I’ve never visited… yet. Keep the brilliant vlogs coming!! ☺️

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Hope ya get to do that journey

Hey G love everything you do you are always in my heart love you so very much Xx ❤

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

Fantastic 👏 informative and entertaining... 👍 ..

Top tip: because of the tray come seat back things that intrude into the lower bunk space, the upper bunk is wider and thus more comfortable in my experience. The other weird thing on the wall you couldn't gather was the upper bunk ladder. I find the bedding on the Night Riviera luxurious, and the ride, like the bedding, is much better than on the Caledonian Sleeper. Shame there's no wheelchair access to the lounge car (internal door too narrow) and that the journey is just a bit too short!!!

What a fun video! You have a very pleasant style of presenting. Well done . i hope you do more.

I'd love to do this with my kids, 11 and 20,. Hello from Suffolk

Brilliant video G, glad to see you enjoyed the Night Riviera, i too would like to do this service sometime seeing as it's the only slamdoor train left in the UK now. Also a shower at Paddington station, I never thought you'd be able to shower at a station until now.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha me neither tbh unless its raining 😂

Always wanted to go on a sleeper train.

Brilliant video! I was on this sleeper the other week. Love it

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon!

I used to work this train from Bristol to Penzance. Loved it

My hunch was right, G! :) Glad you enjoyed the Night Riviera - it definitely was rather lovely when I headed down to Cornwall. The Queen Victoria Waiting Room is rather grand and really is a nice place to relax before the journey - shame it was closed when you were there. And they made a good effort with the vegan box for brekkie as well - nice to see. Top tip: if you book to stay at the Longboat Inn in Penzance, you can head straight there from Penzance station and as a guest, drop your luggage off - then check in later in the day. They do the same on check out day too so you get longer around if you need. I need to do the journey in the summer months so waking up means you get to go over the Royal Albert Bridge into Saltash as the sun rises.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Ah right nice one, thanks!

Never done a sleeper train but it looks absolutely brilliant, definitely something to try and do in future, great video G ❤

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil!

Brilliant, and a great view of Carn Brea too.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Of what 😂

How have I only just discovered your channel? But hey it means a cache of videos to catch up on. Love your style and humour. (BTW: Liss-Card or very locally LissCurd)

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

Another fab video again G ❤ I’m hoping to travel on the Night Riviera again this summer 😃

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Enjoy!

Great video G. Keep it up

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good for you Gloves!!! Great to see you getting the same excitement and enjoyment in your generation...... ......as I did 30+ years ago..... The motive power might not be the same but that early morning step out into the sea air at Penzance......nothing touches it!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Ian!

Pleased to see you having such a good time on the trains in my part of the world.

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thats a sequel to the Caledonian Sleeper Video. I would love to do both the Night Riviera and Caledonian Sleepers

Ace video G! Looks so much fun...I have to do it!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Em!

10:30 Falling asleep on a train is being rocked to bed as a kid. One of my worst, and best, journeys was driving back from the far end of the Czech Republic on my own (about 950 miles). When I finally got on the Shuttle under the channel, I knew I had 40 minutes opportunity for a snooze, so set myself up with pillows in my seat. I might have been 45 at the time, but I slept like I was a teenager with the gentle rocking of the train. Ironically, I travel to Penzance once a year for my holiday and I would really, really, like to take the sleeper. The point of this sleeper is that it connects with the 'ferry' that goes to the Isles of Scilly, which leaves at 9:30am from Penzance. Sadly, it is just quicker and cheaper for me to drive and I just can't justify the price and extra time it would take. Still, what an excellent review!

@GLovesTrains

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it did rock u to sleep, thanks!

Love your channel ❤️ I'm now a 100% new follower ❤

Awesome vlog, would love to ride British Trains if I do visit Britain. Really would like to meet you if you do come to America to visit.

Cool. 🙂🙂

hi G i so love your vids great work keep it up xx