Scotland’s Incredible Train: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER - The Deerstalker, Fort William to London
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In this video from June 2018, I take a joyride on Caledonian Sleeper's Fort William to London train - the Deerstalker. Next summer, these old trains will be history, as Caledonian Sleeper usher in brand new, class-leading trains on this route. Come with me and enjoy the ride down to London from the Scottish Highlands via the iconic West Highland Line. (Sorry about the weather - nothing is guaranteed in Scotland even in the middle of summer!)
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What cbin grqde do you need to be in onnthe new sleeper to qulalify as first class?
+Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas Hi Paul FYI while the new Caledonian Sleeper will be operational a few months later, the refurbished and redeisgned Night Riveria has already been in service in the past year. Geoff's All the Station released their video on it last week: th-cam.com/video/QD2BBCOL7xs/w-d-xo.html/
please do a video explaining best cost effective way to book the sleeper thanks
There isn’t a “most cost effective way”. You just purchase in advance on their website.
@@josfitz - If you are able to book your First Class train journey well in advance, and have a National Railcard which gives a 34% discount on First Class tickets, then First Class rail travel in Great Britain doesn't have to be "ultra expensive" - quite the opposite, in fact!
The Inverness-London sleeper passes my house at about midnight. I love hearing it, and have always fancied doing the trip.
Go for it! Life is short!
fancied? does that mean you want to?
I did it in January last year and its fantastic I would highly recommend it
Yeah, I am also,
@@suzycreamcheesez4371 huh
10:08 - I remember those "temperature controllers". They have two settings. "Freeze you" and "Dehydrate you while you sleep".
I take freeze you
I'll never get to Great Britain, at my age, so this will be my only ride, and I loved it. Thanks for sharing. Wish I could do it in person, but I'd never be able to sleep for my excitement.
ncplantdoctor - I’m getting up there too, so I understand.
I think you’ll appreciate this: in the early seventies, my mother wanted to get rid of her hard-to-handle teenage son, so she exiled me to New Jersey for the summer - but she sent me in style! I took the train from California to Philadelphia (with a LOT of spending money). I went in coach, but teenagers can handle that for three days, and I met some REALLY interesting people.
The waiter in the dining car asked me if I would share my table with another passenger, and of course I said “yes”. My dinner mate was an 80+ year old woman who was AWESOME! As we ate our wonderful dinners with the Sierras passing by, she told me about life in the early twentieth century. I also had my first glass of wine. No IDs needed in dining cars in the seventies, and the waiter even asked if I wanted to see the wine list!
40 years ago I was a shunter putting together the sleeper train from Milford Haven to Paddington, we had the old fashioned token system then of course. Happy days, very happy days.
I spent a year in Glasgow in 2017-2018 and adored it! This makes my heart ache with missing Scotland, especially the trains. Thank you.
Found this by accident, but enjoyed it immensely. I’ve always been interested in long train trips. You do a great job of giving all the details without sounding like a advertisement. Great job, thanks so much.
What I love about your vids are the great introductions to the small food items you introduce like Tunnocks Tea Cakes. In the U.S., never heard of them, but you can order on Amazon. And I did, just to try them out. Paul, thank you for paying attention to the details. That is an important and helpful element of your videos. tnx.
Out of interest, how was the Tunnock's Teacake?
What did you think of them?
The correct, Scottish way to eat them, is with a cup of tea; you eat the chocolate off the top first, then scoop up the marshmallow on your finger, eat the biscuit base, then savour the marshmallow piece by piece! Very messy, but exquisite! Hope you enjoyed them! And hello from Scotland, you should come visit one day!
There is no correct way to eat them. Lol been eating them all my life and each time is an utter joy . No fingers required. Crack the chocolate lick out the mallow And then eat biscuit. , then sip your lovely strong cup of tea. To wash it down ...then repeat 😜👍
also somethign you dont see easily in the us...called spotted dick. works great at parties.
This is on my Wish list. I remember going on the Sleeper trains ( 1960)S with my parents Stanley and Ishbel. My Dad was in the Navy and we often travelled down from Scotland to London then onto Portsmouth. Stunning scenery. Lovely video 🙏
I love your airline videos but find your train videos really interesting. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jennifer!
@@Paul_Lucas this is one of my favorites of your videos. I like the historical tidbits and highlights about the local environment. Train travel is so enjoyable! Thanks for all you do to give me these trips from my sofa 😊
Loved this video! Fun and relaxing to watch. You have a nice voice to listen to, and I felt like I was on your journey. Thank you!
I'm always really excited when I see Paul has a new train video. I love how he goes up and personal and lets us see out the window at all the highlights along the way. He gives a great example of the size and daily life of riding the train. Thanks for the great video!
Love your videos Paul, you always make me feel like going on holiday, and as always, well documented thank you.
Please keep up the train videos as well. They are very interesting.
Thank you so much for this video! The Highlands are just as wild and beautiful as I'd always thought. Scotland is a beautiful country. The train looks like a great way to see the countryside. When I come back to the UK, I want to see Scotland like that. Thanks again for a really lovely travelogue.
Thanks for this wonderful video including the beautiful scenery. This was my first overnight train trip (in the late 1990s) and this video brought back memories.
I had to smirk cheekily when he mention "crime is unheard off" and immediately thought of the Agatha Christie novel / movie Ms Marple........even though it wasnt on the Caledonian Sleeper ha ha....
love those vlogs!
Nice to see Paul that you keep showing us train reports 👍
Paul,you have subscribers from all over the world. Iam from Malawi Africa. I have seen nearly all your aviation vids and quite a few of your train ones as well. This one to me is one of the best.cos i know all those towns you passed. Good work!!!!
Thank you Viviano! The train actually passes just a few miles from Blantyre, Glasgow, after which your biggest city was named. I was in Malaŵi in 2002 - I must come back again soon!
I’m beginning to love your train reviews more than your flight reviews - another great video, friend!
Magnificent video. Very glad to see you featuring trains again Paul. These were sorely missed. Cheers.
In 1978 I was in a foreign study group. (A.I.F.S.) We took a train from London to Scotland. We had sleeper rooms that would fit eight people. The train people got our order of rooms wrong, and 16 students didn't have a room to sleep in, so we had to triple up. It was interesting because we had to share the sleeping room with boys, and we were teenagers! LOL Everyone behaved themselves though, as it was a real threat to be booted from the program if we didn't. Some students even slept on the floor.
Your video brought back a lot of memories, the views, and the very narrow hallways. Thank-you! Those were the best days of my life!
Great Post Paul, comprehensive info and some great footage, hope all goes well for the inaugural mk5 trip....
Excellent Paul. Typical of what I like about your videos - plenty of local information, great scenic shots, and prices. Makes a change from views of people's knees, backs of heads, fast forward flights or fraternising with the crew! Feels like a real journey experience! Looking forward to the new rolling stock review.
I’m so glad I happened upon your channel Paul! I really enjoy your videos and how well you cover the history of the journey as well as how you put your videos together! Always so well done! Cheers
We only have day trips on the old Pullman’s here in Virginia and Tennessee.
Thanks so much for the wonderful intro to Scotland’s trains. Would Love to try these out!
You make the trip so enticing!
Absolutely loved this one! I really want to get on the sleeper one day! I've done the ViaRail train across Canada and planning on doing the NY to Chicago then from there to California! This journey looks so good and cannot wait to see/travel the new carriages! Great video, Paul! Loving the more frequent uploads!
Enjoy some of the best scenic views of America on the west side of the Continental Divide in Colorado... Do so soon, as Amtrak is asking Congress to scope out its future, the Superliners are approaching their end of service date. Either Amtrak continues with long distance overnight trains or turn to more short distance day trains... Sorting out Amtrak's future will be a political cat fight... Amtrak would prefer to cut much of its staff, and turn to short distance day trains... No need for much more than a engineer and a conductor; the cooks, waiters, and porters can go the way of the dodo bird...
PompeyJimmy 🛤 2 yrs. ago, did Chicago to Salt Lake City and loved our train trip, especially through the Rockies! Then flew to San Diego, later drove to Sante Fe, more wonderful scenery, then caught train back to Chicago by southern route.
I can’t wait to do another train trip!!!
Cheers for uploading this journey Paul, I really enjoyed watching your experience, I'm tempted to try this route too.
Paul, you really hit this one out of the park! Some incredibly good photography ( not just the wild bits) and perfectly paced. Blimmin good job, young man.
The quintessential rail fan "must do" bucket list excursion!
Visited the British Isles in the early 70's.
Rented a car and toured strictly the English country-side. Drove the B and C roads and stayed in B&B's.This was before any round-a-bouts existed in the USA. Loved them, keep going around 'till one figures out which spur to exit.
The real challenge was to survive driving on the left side. I focused so intensely to not kill anyone that I would experience "panic attacks" when I returned home readjusting to remember what was the correct side.
Finding the location of the chosen B&B was also an adventure as the signage was often a small black and white painted rectangle anywhere low on a corner building or up higher with no lighting (difficult when arriving after dark).
For Americans, the "electric water heated" showers were quite an adjustment as the tepid water dribbled out.
We stayed at B&B's patronized by only English travelers "on holiday". Appreciated the basic "real" British breakfast. They knew we were Americans when they brought two pots for coffee, one with coffee, one with cream. It was not just a matter having some cream to go with it, but how much (we preferred to have it black).
If I remember correctly, we'd have eggs, grilled tomatoes, "bangers" (sausage), a rack of dry toast with some preserves or marmalade.
We had afternoon "English tea" with crumpets, strawberries and "clotted cream".
The little towns have single purpose shops, butcher, cheese, groceries, etc..
The local countryside taverns were also unique to us. One would walk in and face some sort of beaded curtain. The proprietor would would tell us, "Don't sit on that side, that's for the "rough lads". The "landed gentry" sat on the other side.
The gentleman's restroom had on one side a porcelain "wall" on to which one was expected to relieve one's self.
We were told at one of the B&B's that there was going to be a fox hunt at a neighboring farm the next morning (early). A real one, this was before the British banned hunting with live foxes.
Cars were parked along the country road along side of the farmer's field which was separated from the road by a long "fence" of piled fieldstone.
Sure enough, one could hear the high pitched brass horns and actually see (and feel) the horses thundering past. The hounds "porpoising" up and down through leafy green plants right in front of us.
Literally as seen in all those iconic English classic films. Unbelievable!
We toured Petworth, Arundel Castle, Peterborough Cathedral, Brighton and the Royal Pavilion, the Royal Crescent, the Roman Baths, Cambridge and King's College Boys Choir, Blenheim Palace and gardens by "Capability" Brown.
It really was evocative of our other favorite (albeit fictional) English country hotel in Torquay, Faulty Towers in all respects, but not quite so manic.
What a great story, did you enjoy the trip? A lot of the UK can still seem like you described, especially in the Cotswolds and rural wales.
Wonderful landscape with a unique atmosphere. Love it.
Your commentary just makes this video so much better! I wish I had a travel companion like you in all my journeys.
Brilliant! And I can’t wait to see the new trains.
Also great choice of music!
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Love the sleeper, managed a sneak peak inside the new mk5 coaches when they were at Waverley for testing the other week and they do look amazing so looking forward to seeing your video on them
I love your train stuff even more than your flights! Trains are much more varied.
Great informative video with minimal added music. OMG that dessert looks delicious!
Just brilliant!!!! Your reports just keep getting better and they started at a high level. I must do the Deerstalker ASAP. Keep up the great work Paul.
Very well made video with a knowledgeable commentary. A video worth watching again.
I did the sleeper from inverness to london, got absolutely smashed on board with fellow passengers, great journey - never forget it!
When I get smashed I forget everything 🍻
mark vines when I forget everything I get smashed.
I would have loved to take this train journey.I remember many years ago taking the sleeper train from Manchester to London,would have been a great experience except that every time we went through a tunnel our ears “popped” and woke us up..Thanks for doing this.I love that you do all forms of travel not just air travel..
What a fantastic trip and review. Another great video by Paul. Well done Paul. Keep up the great work
I thoroughly enjoyed this train trip.💖
Love this. I’ve always wanted to go by train. The scenery was beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Paul I love your train reviews , I’ve been wanting to do the sleeper for as long as I can remember. Did I hear your going on the new carriages in June can’t wait for that . Can’t wait for the next film , thanks for all your hard work 👍
Thanks for this great video, another trip to add to my list!!!
It has been more than 37 years the last time I travelled between Scotland and London Euston. At my generation it was the "Clansman" operated by the British Rail. Thank you so much Paul Lucas for this video. It brings all my good memory back to those old days when I was a student at the University of Stirling.
Fantastic report on one of the worlds classic train journeys. Many thanks.
As someone who moved to Fort William as a teenager and traveled up on the Sleeper this video brings back so many memories! Now working for an airline as an FA this channel is now my go to favorite!
Fun train ride.. Iowa will never see Scotland, so... thanks for the mini vacation..
Merry Christmas..
Merry Christmas to you too!
I don't think I'll ever see out of Scotland 😂
I loved leaving London, waking up as we went past Loch Lomond...
I went on this from Euston on the Highland sleeper to Inverness in March 2018, and being a train enthusiast, I was a bit too excited to sleep! I had managed to persuade my Dad to let us go on it before the new carriages were introduced (they were meant to be introduced that month). Still worth it, though!
Thank you very much for the time and effort put into making this.
Thank you, Paul. Caledonian Sleeper always makes me happy!
Took this in May 2017 from London to Inverness, loved it!
Great video Paul. Really immersive, I felt like I was on the train with you. Looking forward to the next one in June
This video filled me with nostalgia and a desire to get out and see Scotland again. Hopefully Corrour will thaw and be walkable by April!
We always knew a train ride through Scotland would be fun but didn't know much about them. Thank you so much for a really well done review. It would be worth a return to Scotland just for this experience.
Huh funny I was on the Caledonian sleeper at the beginning of February from Aberdeen to London, very enjoyable experience.
Simon Kemp it is indeed.
If I was travelling through Scotland I wouldn't bother about the inside , I'd be enjoying the great view outside .Thanks Paul , lovely vid .
Delightful. I had a short visit to Scotland about four years ago and loved it. I also love train travel. I hope to do this some day. Thanks for all of the good information.
Actually looking forward to the new trains. Regardless, thoroughly enjoyed your trip review; it was detailed, well edited and superbly narrated. Wishing you all the best as you make this your full-time job!
Really enjoyed this video. Might travel on it in the near future !
Great video! Being from the UK myself, I’m yet to do this. I have however done two separate sleepers between Beijing-Shanghai and also Shanghai-Shenzhen... which has got me interested in doing more of these!
I rode this years ago from London to Aviemore, thanks for taking me back.
Done it twice myself albeit in standard class with the Mrs.
Truly a terrific experience and the video is totally accurate and well informed.
I would definitely love to travel from New Zealand to Scotland just to try this trip..
The Scottish Highlands looks beautiful! I was surprised it was so cheap!
Really enjoyable, and you give an excellent commentary. Many thanks indeed.
I know this is primarily a review channel but I really enjoyed the scenery montage at 12:55. Great choice of music and got me a little misty-eyed reminiscing about my youth when I traveled a lot by train, mostly overnight. Haven't had the chance to do so for years now. I'd love more little segments like that - very atmospheric and relaxing.
I did Crewe to Fort William and back a few years ago on the sleeper . It's amazing
Really Superb Clean Infrastructure 🍺👍👌🥃🍷🥰😋🤔😘 Awesome Scottish Railways 😋
Fantastic video Paul, another belter. Really enjoying the new format and headings. I’m already looking forward to the next video.
What a sweet journey Paul, something I could only dream of doing. Thank you bro.
Great videos, mate. You're one of the best.
Paul, London trains STRESS ME OUT LOL but this is my kind of train: nice views, food and drink and a bed haha. Great video ☺️
In Victorian times all passenger trains conveyed First, Second and Third Class accommodation (for which travellers paid 3d, 2d and 1d per mile, respectively) but on today's railways only the two overnight Sleeper operators (First Great Western and Serco Group plc) carry on with this quaint tradition …. officially, at any rate!
@TheRenaissanceman65 Yes, indeed. The MIdland Railway was the first major company to abolish Second Class travel (which was being very little used at the time) so that from 1870 onwards it could compete with the East and the West Coast Anglo-Scottish operators in terms of comfort, if not speed. Everyone else had followed suit by 1925 when, as you say, there was either "First Class" or "Third Class" with nothing in between.
It would be nice if the beds on Sleeper trains were just that little bit wider. However, as the Duke of Wellington remarked about the narrow Camp Bed which he slept in when on campaign : "When its time to turn over, it's time to turn out."
Great video!! You captured some great scenic views. I’m looking forward to your next trip 👍🏻
Excellent video Paul, as always. Will do the journey this summer !
for best results always mix haggis through the neeps and tatties, with the tiniest drop of brown sauce, yum!
Yikes!
Sleeper is a superb service, I can recommend it.
I really enjoyed watching this, very helpful too. We lived in Berlin in the late 1980s, yes we were there for the wall coming down. We took the train from Berlin to Frankfurt, it only ran at night so you wouldn't see East Berlin, like you don't know how to pull a curtain back. I loved the train ride, I wish they hadn't pulled up almost every track in the states. You guys are so lucky. You should have said for those who get motion sickness to get some dramamine before they go.
A very comprehensive & informative Trip report, Paul.. Your Rail Trip reports are Tops Cheers 👍🏻
You have an amazing style for storytelling, your voice is soothing, the flow of the story is top notch.
Thank you
Great video of a wonderful journey. The other lounge car Paul mentions with movable seats and settees is more club style and sociable giving the chance to make new friends on board, sometimes with a party feel. Although the new carriages due in service June 2019 are impressive - the lounge car iooks somewhat unsociable with it's high back seats making it appear rather enclosed. But I'm sure overall it'll be a winner!
Fascinating video! What a journey, this is a must for me and not a bad price!
Fantastic journey at free of cost with nice commentary about inside and outside of train. Great place to visit .thank you and bye
Paul, what a great video! Super informative. If I ever get out of the US I will have to try that. Thanks for sharing!
Definitely - this is one of the great train journeys of the world!
When it comes to recommendations, try the night train from Trondheim to Bodø in 🇳🇴, that is really amazing. Really. Amazing!
Wonderful & comprehensive review. I did do the London - Edinburgh - London in late 2017 and experienced both the first class and seating coach. It was a memorable experience. Can't wait for your review on the new rake! Kudos!!
Awesome to see you enjoying the west coast line and a good traditional Scottish dinner! I've missed out on experiencing the older carriages and stock, but the Caley Sleeper is still on my bucket list and I can't wait to see your review of the new Mark 5s. Great report as always Paul!
I am extremely enjoying all of your videos. I live in the US and it's on my bucket list to visit this whole area some day.
As Elvis sang "Train I ride 16 coaches long". Great report Paul, cheers.
That is a great song by him..
That was a very cozy experience. Pretty classic in a lot of ways, but I did enjoy the ride with you in this video.
Hello There, a very well detailed video with a fantastic commentary! It looks absolutely beautiful and a very scenic/picturesque view throughout! Cheers Peter Mc :)
Fantastic video
Interesting fork technique there, man. You're an animal!! Very funny - the advert just as you talked about the room shade was for Hunter-Douglas shades! Anyway, a very well-done post!
I was going to comment on the irony of using a knife and fork like that in 1st class, but decided not to in fear of being branded an inveterate snob.
I had a stroke in my early 20s which is why I don’t hold a knife and fork like most people.
Great looks like a good way to see both Scotland and London. Thank you for putting this video together.
Great video. I did the Calendonia Sleeper from London to Edinburgh in 2017. This brings back fond memories. Loved the trip. Very nice staff. I tried blood sausage for the first time and it was very delicious. Can't wait to see your video of the new train and one day catch it myself. From Sydney Australia.
Wow! Might have to consider doing this in future!
Alex never expected to see you, how is papa drew
Cheers Alex! If you want the charming old carriages you need to do it before June. The sparkly new carriages come in then.
Wow Alex here
@@Paul_Lucas I heard the new carriages will start on the lowland sleeper first before then going to the sleeper units later or am I wrong?
June 2nd is the start date for both routes.
I've always wanted to go on a sleeper, it's on my bucket list.
Best way to travel and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise 😊
For a few days before you embark upon your Sleeper journey, put Ear Plugs in before you retire to bed, to get used to the feel of them. Either that, or have a few "wee drams" of Single Malt Whisky in the Lounge Car before you retire to bed!
Thanks for the advice 😙
Keep the Train videos coming! They're awesome.
Did part of this journey up to six times a year in the 60's. London to Rannoch was the best bit as the scenery just got better and better.