Very nice video. I live in Westbury, just down the road a bit from Heywood Road Junction, where the track splits between the Station lines and the avoiding lines (you probably know this). The avoiding lines are slightly closer and on a more elevated embankment than the station lines, so since I am up late quite often, I usually see or hear the Night Riviera. Now I realise why I miss it occasionally - it's trundling through the station instead.
Thank you - much appreciated! Yes, admittedly, I was quite surprised when we went through Westbury station. In fact, until quite recently, I was under the impression that the Berks & Hants line was closed overnight, sending the Night Riviera via Swindon and Bristol (with a crew stop at BTM). But that seems no longer the case. Thoroughly enjoyed it, though.
Very nice video. I live in Westbury, just down the road a bit from Heywood Road Junction, where the track splits between the Station lines and the avoiding lines (you probably know this). The avoiding lines are slightly closer and on a more elevated embankment than the station lines, so since I am up late quite often, I usually see or hear the Night Riviera. Now I realise why I miss it occasionally - it's trundling through the station instead.
Thank you - much appreciated! Yes, admittedly, I was quite surprised when we went through Westbury station. In fact, until quite recently, I was under the impression that the Berks & Hants line was closed overnight, sending the Night Riviera via Swindon and Bristol (with a crew stop at BTM). But that seems no longer the case. Thoroughly enjoyed it, though.