Nice surprise to see something fairly local to me! I'd like to try this but as I live in Northern England it's not particularly useful to me! Also on my list is the Night Riviera which runs from London down to Penzance in the SW tip of England.
Not every review of this train has been as positive as yours. Many find the "catering" to be as inadequate as you, and some found the motion of the train to make sleeping difficult. Cabin temperature has also been a problem. Still, it's an experience worth trying.
Unfortunately these modern trains are really very basic... the facilities are pretty much like flying economy. Gone are the days of "silver service" and the attendant bringing you freshly brewed tea or coffee to your cabin wearing a friendly, good morning smile. A few years ago, I took the Premier Classe overnight service from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The train consist included two restaurant cars, a kitchen car and two club cars.. (as well as all the sleepers and staff cars). Lunch comprised of three courses, and dinner was a selection of five. Breakfast next morning was equally as special with your order taken by a waiter; all meals freshly prepared. There was also provision to take your car in two special wagons on the tail end of the train. It's a 1500km journey and took about 28 hours... a fantastic experience which I will always remember.
I hope Europe does more long distance HSR similar to Amtrak… Especially since most of their tracks don’t have to worry about freighters. I would love going High speed for 48 hours lol great vid!
You mean long-distance sleeper, right? Because Amtrak doesn't have long-distance HSR. The European sleeper network is also constantly growing thanks largely to the efforts by the Austrian railways ÖBB and their NightJet offering.
@@bahnspotterEU yep long distance sleepers in which a person can go through like 5 countries for example… it would be difficult due to using a passport at each country though…
@@syrax101Travelling through Schengen Area countries in Europe doesn’t require any passport controls. Borders are open which means you can travel from i.e. Estonia to Portugal without even looking at your passport 😉
“Dark nothingness of the Scottish Countryside…” Sorta like Dunsmuir southbound on the Coast Starlight in 2021. Woke up at night - like I usually do - and was able to see the place in the lights of the station…
I've always wanted to take this train. In 2014 I was in England and Scotland and I was shocked we didn't take a train between the two, we ended up flying. Ever since then I've always wanted to take this or any other train that has a England-Scotland/Scotland-England route.
Love those locking overhead lockers in coach! Game-changer. And hotel-style key cards as well for the rooms. Wake up, Amtrak! Safety and security sell tickets.
The infamous CAF stock (overly complicated, awful reliability, ride quality much criticised, and the similar stock with Transpennine Express is being withdrawn, in part, because cracks are beginning to develop already ... 😶)
@@LonestarTrips The reason why I ask is because normally toward the end of your videos, you say, "Next week I'll..." Well, now I know! TY for your reply.
Why can't Amtrak get something like this quality on their sleeper trains. An Amtrak version of the Caledonian sleeper Mk 5 coach would look like this the doors you enter need retractable steps like the Nightjet remember the US low platforms are 8 in above the rail 21 cm but in the Northeast it will be retracted to use high-level platforms one of the coaches need a wheelchair lift inside it due to the fact the train is set up to board West Coast low level platforms East Coast Northeast electric high-level platforms. One of them being double decker a substitute for the superliners. If the Caledonian sleeper was pulled by a Class 80-85 Roarer (🇺🇲 equivalents 11kv 16.7-60hz AC these would be the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 EP5 New Haven RR) it needs two of them to climb WCML North and Shap basically the stretch Carstairs to Preston due to the steep gradients.
Thanks for taking the time to film despite a long, exhausting day. Especially taking the time to spotlight coach and cafe equally.
Nice surprise to see something fairly local to me! I'd like to try this but as I live in Northern England it's not particularly useful to me! Also on my list is the Night Riviera which runs from London down to Penzance in the SW tip of England.
I'll know not to order the coffee! Thanks for your perspective on this train.
I have been on the Caledonian Sleeper train twice before and they are so lovely, posh and comfortable.
Thanks again for sharing your travels. The videos are always fascinating. Safe travels.
Hearing you pronounce Carlisle and Birmingham correctly made me applaud
Not every review of this train has been as positive as yours. Many find the "catering" to be as inadequate as you, and some found the motion of the train to make sleeping difficult. Cabin temperature has also been a problem. Still, it's an experience worth trying.
I hope you enjoyed your visit to Scotland.
The Caledonian Sleeper coaches are built by CAF of Spain
The British Rail Sleeper coaches are still in service with the Night Riviera on Great Western
Always love seeing your videos pop up!
Nice video 😊
Just what I totally always needed....a pencil on the sink next to the soap.
Unfortunately these modern trains are really very basic... the facilities are pretty much like flying economy.
Gone are the days of "silver service" and the attendant bringing you freshly brewed tea or coffee to your cabin wearing a friendly, good morning smile.
A few years ago, I took the Premier Classe overnight service from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
The train consist included two restaurant cars, a kitchen car and two club cars.. (as well as all the sleepers and staff cars).
Lunch comprised of three courses, and dinner was a selection of five. Breakfast next morning was equally as special with your order taken by a waiter; all meals freshly prepared.
There was also provision to take your car in two special wagons on the tail end of the train.
It's a 1500km journey and took about 28 hours... a fantastic experience which I will always remember.
I hope Europe does more long distance HSR similar to Amtrak… Especially since most of their tracks don’t have to worry about freighters. I would love going High speed for 48 hours lol great vid!
You mean long-distance sleeper, right? Because Amtrak doesn't have long-distance HSR.
The European sleeper network is also constantly growing thanks largely to the efforts by the Austrian railways ÖBB and their NightJet offering.
@@bahnspotterEU yep long distance sleepers in which a person can go through like 5 countries for example… it would be difficult due to using a passport at each country though…
@@syrax101Travelling through Schengen Area countries in Europe doesn’t require any passport controls. Borders are open which means you can travel from i.e. Estonia to Portugal without even looking at your passport 😉
“Dark nothingness of the Scottish Countryside…”
Sorta like Dunsmuir southbound on the Coast Starlight in 2021. Woke up at night - like I usually do - and was able to see the place in the lights of the station…
Great work!!!!
I've always wanted to take this train. In 2014 I was in England and Scotland and I was shocked we didn't take a train between the two, we ended up flying. Ever since then I've always wanted to take this or any other train that has a England-Scotland/Scotland-England route.
you should so do the uks fastest train, the class 395 javelin from london st pancras to ashford
Are you referring to SouthEast high-speed route which was seen in Train Sim World 4 and Train Sim Classic
@@EpicThe112 yes, it's a real route. It's my local line
Love those locking overhead lockers in coach! Game-changer. And hotel-style key cards as well for the rooms. Wake up, Amtrak! Safety and security sell tickets.
We have to wake up our politicians to fund new sleeping cars then. Amtrak does quite well within its tight constraints
@@weenisw, that's right, and not just by blasting them. BTW, Amtrak has started to buuy new sleeping cars; Simply Railway did a trip report on them.
The infamous CAF stock (overly complicated, awful reliability, ride quality much criticised, and the similar stock with Transpennine Express is being withdrawn, in part, because cracks are beginning to develop already ... 😶)
Maybe its time to invest again in British engineering and manufacturing instead of shopping with a smile.
Glad to hear you pronouncing Glasgow and Edinburgh correctly. I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip.
How many hours of sleep did you get
I like the video
What are you doing next week?
You’ll see. I’ll make a post about it on Monday.
@@LonestarTrips The reason why I ask is because normally toward the end of your videos, you say, "Next week I'll..." Well, now I know! TY for your reply.
If you aren’t 5’9 and under 165 lbs that berth is going to be awful
Why can't Amtrak get something like this quality on their sleeper trains. An Amtrak version of the Caledonian sleeper Mk 5 coach would look like this the doors you enter need retractable steps like the Nightjet remember the US low platforms are 8 in above the rail 21 cm but in the Northeast it will be retracted to use high-level platforms one of the coaches need a wheelchair lift inside it due to the fact the train is set up to board West Coast low level platforms East Coast Northeast electric high-level platforms. One of them being double decker a substitute for the superliners. If the Caledonian sleeper was pulled by a Class 80-85 Roarer (🇺🇲 equivalents 11kv 16.7-60hz AC these would be the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 EP5 New Haven RR) it needs two of them to climb WCML North and Shap basically the stretch Carstairs to Preston due to the steep gradients.
210 quid is not a great deal for a one way ride 50 pounds for the seat on the other hand is pretty pretty good.
This isn’t a ride, dear man. It’s a journey.
Any video today?
Tomorrow...
I thought you’d get a bacon roll and a proper cup of coffee for £200 one way ??
What is next week video is going about? 15:55
You’ll see…
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