A great trip, which included three railway stations designed by my great great uncle (William Roberts[on], the Engineer in Chief of the Highland Railway 1898-1914), in very different styles - Aviemore, Kingussie and the Up platform building at Pitlochry. He was the Assistant Engineer for, and completed, the Nairn Viaduct and he was responsible for doubling parts of the line - singled by BR and now re-doubled.
I've taken full journeys on both the Class 170 and the HST. I had no problem with the 170 for the full 3hrs 30mins journey. It was nice and comfy and just a nice ride. The only issue was it was 10:10 on a Friday morning before the October holidays so it was mobbed and I was 10 minutes into my journey before I got a seat. But other than that jo complaints. But you are right about the HST. There is something about it that's just amazing. I don't know why they just have the HST on the route instead of the 170s. The 170 was meant to retire in 2019 and the HST was to replace them. If you are going to postpone a retirement But Intercity trains are on a long distance route already then why not put the Class 170 on a commuter route?
So....YOU were the guy in high heels I saw at 6 am?!!...LOL!! Next time try the Far North Line to Wick and back (3 hrs each way) or across to Kyle of Lochalsh........phenomenal scenery!.....meantime good job with this vid...keep them coming!
Thanks fo the support mate and I will, I’ll also definitely be changing footwear! too. Yeah, I have more planned in Scotland later in the year with the West Highland route being a must!!
Thank you, much appreciated - I also appreciate feedback, I have an upcoming Kings Cross - Inverness so I’ll definitely make sure I’ll put more scenery in that.
I know, it’s something I’ve been trying to sort, I’m currently attempting to find a decent one that’s compatible with IPhone12 and IMovie as that’s what I use to record and edit with!.
I think the class 170s should replace the class 156 on the route from Glasgow to Mallaig. The legroom may not be as good but the seats are comfier and the 170s are smoother, faster and less noisy
love your films but you must change 'good morning England' to good morning 'all countries' which would, unless you haven't realised include Scotland, Wales + NI ?
Have you done the Class 385s from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central.
Love these vids
Cheers mate,
A great trip, which included three railway stations designed by my great great uncle (William Roberts[on], the Engineer in Chief of the Highland Railway 1898-1914), in very different styles - Aviemore, Kingussie and the Up platform building at Pitlochry. He was the Assistant Engineer for, and completed, the Nairn Viaduct and he was responsible for doubling parts of the line - singled by BR and now re-doubled.
Hi, thanks for the comment and watching. Those stations are beautiful what a great job your great great uncle did. Amazing.
Will see it and thanks it is appreciated
I've taken full journeys on both the Class 170 and the HST. I had no problem with the 170 for the full 3hrs 30mins journey. It was nice and comfy and just a nice ride. The only issue was it was 10:10 on a Friday morning before the October holidays so it was mobbed and I was 10 minutes into my journey before I got a seat. But other than that jo complaints. But you are right about the HST. There is something about it that's just amazing. I don't know why they just have the HST on the route instead of the 170s. The 170 was meant to retire in 2019 and the HST was to replace them. If you are going to postpone a retirement But Intercity trains are on a long distance route already then why not put the Class 170 on a commuter route?
So....YOU were the guy in high heels I saw at 6 am?!!...LOL!! Next time try the Far North Line to Wick and back (3 hrs each way) or across to Kyle of Lochalsh........phenomenal scenery!.....meantime good job with this vid...keep them coming!
Thanks fo the support mate and I will, I’ll also definitely be changing footwear! too. Yeah, I have more planned in Scotland later in the year with the West Highland route being a must!!
I recently subscribed. You have a nice channel here. I would have liked a longer video with more scenery but I just love the Scottish countryside.
Thank you, much appreciated - I also appreciate feedback, I have an upcoming Kings Cross - Inverness so I’ll definitely make sure I’ll put more scenery in that.
The HST looked great I would have thought it would have been an HST all the way instead of a commuter train for 3.5 hrs 👍👍😎
I had hoped for that too, I think the later direct service was an HST as we passed a northbound one,
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It will be nice to have a map at the beginning of the video of the rail line you are taking
I know, it’s something I’ve been trying to sort, I’m currently attempting to find a decent one that’s compatible with IPhone12 and IMovie as that’s what I use to record and edit with!.
@@TheGeordieTravels thanks for the fast answer and sure you will find a solution
Hi, I have added a map to my latest video (uploaded this coming Saturday), any feedback that you could give I’d be extremely grateful. Regards.
hi i am new to the channel if possible could you do a journey from edinburgh to london euston in the class 390?
Hi thanks - I have plans to do that route at some point in the future.
I think the class 170s should replace the class 156 on the route from Glasgow to Mallaig. The legroom may not be as good but the seats are comfier and the 170s are smoother, faster and less noisy
of course toilets are clean and stocked train as just started the day try at end of the day and see how they are
Fair point 😀
love your films but you must change 'good morning England' to good morning 'all countries' which would, unless you haven't realised include Scotland, Wales + NI ?
Hi thanks - appreciate the support. It was after this film that I changed to the Union Jack on the rest of my films.
The class 170s are perfectly fine for a journey of 1 hour or less, but for a journey of 3 hours plus you need better. The inter7 cities are way better