Caledonian Sleeper Classic Room! Has it improved?

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Caledonian Sleeper Classic Room! Has it improved?

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This week, we take a trip aboard the Caledonian Sleeper "Highlander" service from Inverness to London Euston to see if the problems with the new rolling stock have been improved on when compared to when they were first introduced!
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Date of Travel: 19 July 2020
Class of Travel: Classic Room (Standard Class)
Rolling Stock: Class 73 (as far as Edinburgh) and Class 92 (from Edinburgh)/Mk5
Cost of Ticket: £128.70 ($176.10, €144.60; including railcard discount of ⅓)
Origin: Inverness, United Kingdom (Scotland)
Destination: London Euston, United Kingdom (England)
Other info:
There are usually two Caledonian Sleeper services: The Highlander which operates from Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William to London Euston and The Lowlander which operates from Edinburgh and Glasgow to London Euston. All services operate every evening except Saturdays.
Face coverings are not required to be worn while in your cabin; they are only necessary once you leave your cabin.
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@juliadoherty83 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to have found your channel! As a deaf person I have been relying on the standard subtitles, which at best can be troublesome and at worse can be unfathomable. Thank you for sharing your journeys.

@horizelux2212 3 жыл бұрын

There's something so special about being able to sleep in a comfy bed inside a train doing 140kmh at 1AM with heavy rain outside. It's just incredibly fascinating

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 😁

@DentalHygieneTipsUk 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I totally agree Also I understand why u put kmh instead of mph - it sounds a lot faster xd

@horizelux2212 3 жыл бұрын

@@DentalHygieneTipsUk Lol in my country we use kmh, but yeah- what you said was absolutely correct xD

@TheAntisocialTrain 3 жыл бұрын

The Severn Valley Railway are doing a diesel bash in may, if u are in the area I'd check it out, it's no sleep e'er train but all the same it moves on rails

@AnnabelSmyth 3 жыл бұрын

We went from Cologne to Innsbruck on a sleeper in January of last year, and it was magical!

@heathertruskinger6214 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy how much noise from the cabin next door though. I admit it's hard to keep a young child entertained on a rail trip like this, but the fact it was easy to hear the mother talking, makes me think the walls are quite thin

@Marie-dt9wy 3 жыл бұрын

Plus the conversation on the phone. I would have gone bonkers...

@andywillis2650 3 жыл бұрын

@@Marie-dt9wy Exactly !!

@Cal90208 3 жыл бұрын

According to other comments the walls are VERY thin

@davidstuart4915 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cal90208 unacceptable, its not a plane!

@andysedgley 3 жыл бұрын

My memories of Inverness station revolve around walking in snow to the BP filling station where a microwave burger could be purchased in the middle of the night, while waiting for my bus onwards to Ullapool. Happy times!

@andyk7716 3 жыл бұрын

The noise from the next cabin would drive me nuts!

@John_Fugazzi 3 жыл бұрын

This looked like a smooth trip. The major issue for me would have been the obvious lack of sound insulation. Those kids next door were just being kids, but still...at least they were quiet the next morning. That muffin was awfully tiny for being the only food offered for a sleeping compartment. I must admit I had to look up "dreich". That was a new one on me (spellcheck has even underlined it ha, ha.)

@kevinbaird7277 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Scotland weather plays a big part in our culture, people standing chatting in the street aren't chatting about the big events of life, they are chatting about the weather, for instance we have over 100 words to describe rain; Yillen, Goselet, Upslowsin, Daggle and Drookit to name but a few, these words best describe how the rain is falling; with wind, in sheets, freezing rain, my favourite is Smitt, a fine rain that soaks you right through.

@neilcoram3495 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video i have fond memories of doing the sleeper to Inverness about 5 years ago with my late wife. We had a twin room between us. and after getting 75 percent discount with our Privilege cards we paid £21 each an absolute Bargain

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

@waynejarrell1 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video. Editing is spot on and I like the captions and no music. Excellent.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@prof.hectorholbrook4692 3 жыл бұрын

As former Rolling Stock Engineer for BR Board, after very careful evaluation, I venture to aver: no improvements will EVER be made to this MK5 Stock above & beyond the technical capabilities, ride quality & mods flexibility of the British built MK3 Sleeping Car. Current Customer Service needs to be GREATLY improved. And BR didn't need a separate office in Inverness to deliver their own pre-eminent AND Award Winning (1985 / '89 / '91 / '93....) level of quality service on their Highland & Lowland Sleeper trains. Internally & externally the MK3 Sleeper is second to none. The Danish Railway Administration were more than happy with the early batch we sold to them.

@wharris302 3 жыл бұрын

By saying you worked for BR it makes this a completely biased comment lol

@samuelsmith6281 3 жыл бұрын

@@wharris302 as someone who didn't work for BR but did travel on the mk3 stock quite a lot I would agree with Professor Holbrook. Privatisation wrecked the efficiency that BR had developed (due to constant Tory cuts) and the ability to design, spec and build it's own traction and rolling stock fleets.

@dianastevenson131 3 жыл бұрын

I loved British Rail - used to travel everywhere and found it efficient and on time, and much easier to buy a ticket than it is now. There was so much negative propaganda about it, so they could privatise it.

@robertp.wainman4094 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianastevenson131 You're right! How much easier it was when there were only a couple of fares - instead of more than 57 for exactly the same journey. I also found BR's sandwiches - often freshly made by the onboard staff - much better than the oft quoted descriptions from commentators who never tried them.

@davidblore3629 3 жыл бұрын

As an ex BREL employee who was part of the production staff on the Mk111 I enjoyed your comment

@robertmcshea8868 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the entire presentation. It isn't the kids that bother me, it;s the ignorance and thoughtlessness of the parents!

@DannySB991 3 жыл бұрын

Despite the shortfalls, I'd love to travel on a Sleeper. The thought of just staring out into a sunset as you settle in the for the night, lovely stuff.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it's amazing.

@simplywonderful449 3 жыл бұрын

Great video; I'm a train buff in the U.S. and really enjoyed this - I'd ride the Caledonian in a heartbeat were we to come to Europe someday. This showed up in my recommendations, and I'm delighted that it did. First time watching your videos, and I'm impressed with the quality - without music or narration, they let you focus on the best things, and the closed captioning was fine. Thank you very much!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the content 😁

@xqqqme 3 жыл бұрын

Since you're "a train buff in the U.S." (as am I, though maybe not so much a buff these days, but, hey...) let me bounce this off you: this is not the first KZfaq video I've seen of a UK/Euro overnight sleeper and I'm always struck by how narrow these compartments are! Now, for sure, an Amtrak roomette is hardly spacious...but when the longest dimension of the compartment runs *across* the car (or carriage), you're left with that tiny little window above the sink as your vantage point for scenery! What's up with that? At least the Amtrak rooms run parallel to the corridor so you can get a panorama window to look out of. Your thoughts?

@Cal90208 3 жыл бұрын

@@xqqqme This train is more for convenience, not sightseeing. So that window is adequate in my opinion.

@Martindyna 3 жыл бұрын

@@xqqqme The UK has a restricted loading gauge unfortunately. You'll have noticed how narrow the corridor is as well .....

@paullarcher4300 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't read all the comments but OMG there is no sound proofing between the cabins? You can hear every word!

@KempSimon 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most common complaints about the new Mark 5 Sleeper carriages, compared to the forty year-old Mark 3's which they replaced two years ago, is the lack of sound-proofing between adjacent cabins. Others are the constant rattling noise from the inside-frame bogies, the rough ride at speed, and the lack of storage space for luggage within the tiny cabins.

@andywillis2650 3 жыл бұрын

And you could hear them when Dylan did his toilet tour - 2 rooms away ! Nightmare

@IvanJay 3 жыл бұрын

@@KempSimon Amtrak Rails... The noise ever bothers you again.

@AVeryRandomPerson 3 жыл бұрын

CAF can't build much of anything anymore. The Viewliner IIs were supposed to be complete in 2016. They're not gonna be done until at least 2022, doubling the original project length.

@trainsplanesmore 3 жыл бұрын

@@KempSimon Sounds like a downgrade to the previous sleepers.

@Ethan-kl2ef 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t normally comment on these sort of videos however I have to commend your ongoing exemplary work not only in this video but in may others! Keep up the great videos.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

@nivardofloresperez1169 3 жыл бұрын

Inverness town looks just fantastic, is the set for a very good movie. Very cool train, awesome journey, beautiful countryside.

@abdullahsarker3595 3 жыл бұрын

I've literally managed to watch almost all your videos in about 3 weeks. Great channel, keep it going!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is impressive! Thanks 😁

@bindonrail46 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and start, great to see 'the bouncy bridge' again, many a happy memory on there and in 'The Phoenix' before a nights 'doss' on the internal sleeper (when they had one) with a nice class 47 on the front. The noise of those kids though is enough for me to put a scratch through this service and mark it as avoid!!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@carlfromtheoc1788 3 жыл бұрын

The first 13 minutes brings back fun, fond memories. May 2019 I visited Scotland and took an early train up to Inverness, spent the day, then took a train back to Edinburgh. The train went through snow in the Highlands - it was great! Had a great day in Inverness, as part of 15 days spent in Scotland (followed by 7 in Ireland - back filling from a 2016 trip there).

@garavental 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the opening minutes of walking along the river and over the footbridge to the station in Inverness was your best beginning yet! A lovely Highland evening before the dreich! :) Keep up the good work. Your videos are wonderful!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm hoping to include more city shots at the start and end of videos once I'm able to travel again as quite a few people have said they like it.

@kaylew108 3 жыл бұрын

What is dreich? I'm assuming it has to do with weather and the rain. Curious how to say it correctly

@Blue_Caribou 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaylew108 dreich is pronounced with the i of bit... at least where I am!, and the "ch" sound of loch - that kinda back of the throat soft ch, not the hard ch of cheese it's one of those words that could only come from scotland - it's that sort of blustery cold sparse rain (a little more than a mizzle, not so much that it's blattering) that's not quite making enough of itself yet to be a nuisance but just enough that you go "yuck" as you step outside. I've described it a bit badly but I hope that helps...

@JJLJ007 3 жыл бұрын

The Caledonian Sleeper has been on my to-do list for ages! As soon as covid buggers off, I’ll be booking my ticket for sure. Great report as always Dylan! Stay safe out there!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@colanitower 3 жыл бұрын

Dreich weather. That's just as wet as our "druilerig weer" over here in the Netherlands ☔😁

@mmartin4978 3 жыл бұрын

I love this style of presentation no music no chat it reflects what you actually will ger, annoying neighbours 🤣 subscribed immediately 👍

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ChappersTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Shame about the loud kids. Otherwise great video. I look forward to getting back on Caledonian Sleeper this year

@B1ll1709 3 жыл бұрын

When you can hear both sides of a phone conversation, I think it’s the lack of sound insulation that’s the problem, not the kids!

@seemorebeer2848 3 жыл бұрын

@@B1ll1709 control the kids also !

@nicolemurphy2629 3 жыл бұрын

You were a kid once They’re excited you !!!!!!

@UKTonyMagill 2 жыл бұрын

@@B1ll1709 Indeed, it sounds like there's actually no insulation whatsoever, which must be an error. I've watched loads of videos about this sleeper and none complain about noise issues from adjacent cabins.

@fixedG 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for featuring this! I've had my eye on the Caledonian Sleeper for some time now and I appreciate your unbiased review of the experience.

@symphonyandserenity Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed - I really like how you make us feel we're part of your travels. I also really like how you don't talk and embarrass yourself when travelling and talking into the camera, the subtitles are a great addition :) well done Dylan!

@dmitryeverett 3 жыл бұрын

Dylan finally we saw your face. Now you are not just a travel reporter but as a friend)

@Martindyna 3 жыл бұрын

May be you haven't seen many of his videos ....... he usually gives us a wave in the mirror of the toilet (bathroom).

@dmitryeverett 3 жыл бұрын

@@Martindyna Yes, but first time I've saw his face without mask and smiling to us

@apl175 3 жыл бұрын

This is top of my list when I resume making my annual pilgrimage from states to the UK.

@dave1001 3 жыл бұрын

I've travelled on this train but when they still had major teething problems, but new is not always better. I still prefer the Mlk 3 carriages, The Night Riviera is still my favourite train since GWR refurbished the carriages. Serco take note

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree! The Night Riviera is the best sleeper I think I've ever been on.

@dave1001 3 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports At least The NIght Riviera uses tried and tested rolling stock hey Dylan?

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a good Mk3 😁

@bakerman10 3 жыл бұрын

Holy smoke. I spotted a smile!

@misterpaulgg3231 3 жыл бұрын

Hello dylan, I ve seen several of your videos and found them useful, practical and to the point. It seems that you enjoy doing these reviews. Thank you.

@dougiemacpherson2384 3 жыл бұрын

Travelled last February, with family. We all agreed that it was the comfiest sleeper bed we had experienced. Cabins were very clean and well designed too. We also didn't experience any of the negative issues. Hopefully they are all sorted now.

@KempSimon 3 жыл бұрын

What about the lack of storage space for luggage compared to the old British Rail Mark 3 carriages, where the wash basin had a hinged lid which could be lowered to make a shelf, and there was also a rack above the window?

@sparky5543 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this was an amazing video! Seeing a country that I will never have a chance to visit is always amazing to me :) The video and details were excellent! I, for one, really appreciate you taking the time and effort to provide us with this video :)

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad you're enjoying the content 😁

@johncarmichael6525 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to have your positive report Dylan! I’m ready to book, once this house arrest is finally over! Thanks !

@JamBar1873 3 жыл бұрын

Good use of the word dreich. Glad the teething problems with the new coaches have been fixed!!

@andysedgley 3 жыл бұрын

Of course it was dreich! It was midsummer! 😂

@dancemusic70 3 жыл бұрын

There seems to be a common theme with all the new stock being introduced accross the UK as being inferior of an build quality. The Azumas I use are very bumpy and the seats are shockingly uncomfortable

@robertp.wainman4094 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

@TheSm0wman 3 жыл бұрын

Travelling north and bedding down after sampling a few malts and a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties as the train rocked and rolled up Shap is a memory of such unalloyed pleasure that I'll never forget it!

@Martindyna 3 жыл бұрын

As long as you don't think too much about what's in the Haggis ....

@TheSm0wman 3 жыл бұрын

@@Martindyna Full of things I don't like (offal mostly) but somehow it just works!

@Martindyna 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSm0wman LOL its' just what we're used to ...... it's a turn off to think of a nice roast Chicken breast as muscle for example.

@GrumpyL5 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. That bedding looks way too soft for me, and the "breakfast", even at this pandemic time, is taking the P. Hadn't thought of a sleeper from Inverness. Your video does make it look an option worth trying.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@karldammann 3 жыл бұрын

I love these! I get a chance to see what it's like to do something I've always wanted to do, but sadly probably never will. Thanks for sharing your trip :)

@sandeeprao22 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Never will. But nice to atleast get to watch it.

@bee_happy9969 3 жыл бұрын

Never say never :)

@karldammann 3 жыл бұрын

@@bee_happy9969 I like your spirit! But I am old and very poor, but maybe one day...

@samuelsmith6281 3 жыл бұрын

I travelled to and from Inverness on the mk3 sleeper stock in the nineties visiting my grandparents who had retired and moved up there. I always enjoyed the experience with the trains gentle rocking motion rocking me to sleep, I'm glad to see the service is improving again and would love to see something similar to continental Europe (such as the south of France, Amsterdam, Berlin and Switzerland). Thanks Dylan. ☺

@Traindriverowen 3 жыл бұрын

Taking the Caledonian Sleeper is one of my life goals

@KempSimon 3 жыл бұрын

The journey from London Euston to Fort William is nothing short of spectacular and can be combined with the ascent of nearby Ben Nevis if the weather is suitable! There's also the chance to visit the Whisky Distillery and the Aluminium Refinery, both of which are normally open to the public.

@Martindyna 3 жыл бұрын

@@KempSimon Just a shame that 1960s Euston is hardly iconic.

@lisaKittylove2010 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your travels with us, Dylan.

@anthonywarrener1881 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an excellent review ! Glad you highlighted the lack of food service due to the pandemic. You have encouraged me to try this service as soon as I am allowed to leave home in London ! Will hopefully be able to do this journey in the summer !

@drivinvolvoaround9910 3 жыл бұрын

I always find your videos calming and relaxing with immersive feeling. Nice work and keep going! BTW, best wishes for the Lunar new year!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@douglasmacgregor3878 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will probably never be back to Scotland so you’re tours are greatly appreciated. I live in the USA and I am over 70.

@NoOne-xn8sp 3 жыл бұрын

Have travelled twice on the new trains and have to say that I preferred the old rolling stock. The new trains are much noisier with the door rattling constantly. The old rolling stock which i travelled on a dozen times or so never had that problem and I always had a full nights sleep. One thing I will say for the new trains is that the offering at the lounge car was much better than before.

@CrazySquirrelProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan! Lovely trip and spectacular scenary in the Highlands! 👍👍

@sandeeprao22 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I'm never going to be able to afford to travel to this place to take this train in my lifetime. Thanks.

@Steggs 3 жыл бұрын

Blimey he cracked a smile in his mirror cam :O

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

There's always a smile, it's just usually covered by a mask 😅

@Steggs 3 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports Ahhh 😄

@andrewdales8136 3 жыл бұрын

It was wind . Gaviscon please .

@katherinetongue2572 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, thanks for posting. I went on the Caledonian Sleeper back in 2014. Euston to Aviemore then after a few days in the Highlands and Inverness back from Inverness. The cabin looks much smarter now in your video and a lot more modern. I loved falling asleep on the rolling train, i would love to go again this year or next!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sleeping on a train is amazing isn't it 😁

@CarlD08 3 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted to see that the rooms now have running water! Lol!!! That was my biggest criticism with the new Mk5's when I rode them a couple of years ago. Both the sink and the shower didn't work in my booked Club Room all throughout the journey. Then the entire train lost power when I arrived in Edinburgh, so the lounge car kitchen couldn't make any breakfasts. Despite those faults, I love the Mk5's and I'm really looking forward to riding the Sleeper again when it's safe and fully operational. The Club Lounge car is by far the absolute highlight of that train journey. Dinner service after departing London Euston was outstanding, and there were some great whiskeys to go with it. Best meal on a train I've ever had.

@davidsutherland4280 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, you need to do the Indian Pacific here in Oz. Awesome meals and not as noisy. Although the demographic tends to be a bit higher in years than the evident neighbour in this instance.

@arnoldspottingvideos5269 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Dlyan. This is five times you travel on the Caledonian Sleeper stock. I think is worth it 👍👍😃

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@kaneplace8352 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, your the only KZfaqr I watch who actually leaves the subtitles on long enough for me to read them without me having to pause it! Great watch 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the videos 😁

@kaneplace8352 3 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReportsno problemo buddy 👍🏽👋🏼😃

@Steeyuv 2 жыл бұрын

Experience taught me to bring a small folding 3-legged stool to sit on if using sleeper services.

@trainenthusiast7695 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a lovely trip to me. Modern coaches and comfortable beds really sounds amazing.

@jasonhamilton4871 3 жыл бұрын

great report! ive always wanted to do this trip and wondered what it was like so thanks for the detailed report.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@prohacks1674 3 жыл бұрын

i cant believe u got 74 k only u deserve more i am watching u since a month keep coming these videos

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@GustawWu 3 жыл бұрын

im definitely gonna have to ride one of these once lockdown is over

@prof.hectorholbrook4692 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't hold your breath in exited anticipation though.

@prof.hectorholbrook4692 3 жыл бұрын

@Gerry S.S Please see my primary comment for this vid'. Thanks.

@Ricopolico 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done, All salient points were addressed and ample time was allowed in order to read the commentary.

@ananddeepra4612 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed at how you went from smile to stern face immediately 😂

@Clivestravelandtrains 3 жыл бұрын

The full-length mirrors caught our Dylan out, maybe!

@ananddeepra4612 3 жыл бұрын

@Gerry S.S 3:44

@ananddeepra4612 3 жыл бұрын

@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel no you

@ananddeepra4612 3 жыл бұрын

@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel no you’re a brainless idiot

@ananddeepra4612 3 жыл бұрын

@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel no you shut up and piss off.

@martinh8590 3 жыл бұрын

I love your presenting style. Very watchable indeed. I am still wary about travelling on these because much as I love train travel and night trains in particular I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a premium experience only to find the shower without hot water, as reported several times by other reviewers. PS the gentle bobbing up and down as you walk adds a lovely touch!

@garysalmon1519 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, really enjoyed the video. This is one of the first trips I hope to make once everything returns to normal.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelformaini7053 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review, Dylan. The early part of this video reminded me so much of my visit to your part of the world September 2018. The weather was much better for my visit than appears in midsummer. No dreich for me! Viewing this review of the Caledonian Sleeper Classic Cabin has been a great way to finish the first day of our snap lockdown here in Melbourne (due to COVID escaping from Hotel Quarantine associated with the Australian Open Tennis Tournament). Hopefully this lockdown will be only a temporary one (at this stage until Thursday next) so contact tracing and isolation can be effected. You could have knocked me over with a feather when you started your walk to the station from just outside St.Mary's Church on Huntly Street by the river. I attended Mass there on my first night in Inverness. You followed up this delightful start by taking us up the station forecourt and through the concourse onto Platform One to the train. Such a pity the shops were closed and hardly anyone about. Then you topped it off by showing us a smile while filming within your cabin. Thanks especially for that! It's great to finally see you without the mask. The scenes enroute from Inverness to Pitlochry and the departure from Crewe brought back fond memories of my experiences. I was a little perturbed by the amount of running noise and that noisy kid next door but I suppose I have been spoilt by the quiet, smooth running of "Indian Pacific" carriages. Anyway, thanks again for a great twenty and a half minutes of viewing. Stay safe and I look forward to next week's offering.

@davidsweeney111 3 жыл бұрын

Inverness looks like a place worth exploring, think I will take the trip from Euston on the sleeper when the lockdown is over, cheers for the great video!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, certainly worth a day or two 😅

@steveschmitt2849 3 жыл бұрын

👍 Nice vlog Dylan, glad to see they made the trip more pleasant. As always stay safe and we look foward to watching you in the future.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@AviationJunkie 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic report. Especially when you're in lockdown. Keep up the great work. 🙏🏻

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NOOBGAMING_legend 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always! BTW congrats for 65k!!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@girlgirl4548 3 жыл бұрын

"Dreich weather"? That takes me back to reading "The Broons" and "Oor Wullie" in The Sunday Post!

@md95065 3 жыл бұрын

Jings! Crivens!

@warrenrutherford3000 3 жыл бұрын

oh my....you have brought memories back of my childhood with that comment....loved Paw Broon!

@sarahj8231 3 жыл бұрын

Help ma bob!,,

@warrenrutherford3000 3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahj8231 Ha Ha....stop it. I will need to dig out my old annuals!!

@sarahj8231 3 жыл бұрын

Calm soon, have some granny sookers and away up tae’ thon But an’ Ben before pc Murdoch sees ya’

@arnoldvandermijl9508 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Scottland looks amazing, very nice video again. Greetings from a freezing Holland

@kippen64 3 жыл бұрын

Going to be so glad when life can return to normal and I don't mean Covid Normal.

@martinkulkarni3569 2 жыл бұрын

Normal doesn’t exist anymore. Only COVID normal.

@Skiwi51 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always. Also great to see Inverness, Aviemore etc before it got dark.I recall visiting the battlefield at Culloden, very eerie place.. Brought back many memories for me from my trip to the UK...so many years ago now..!!! My next visit to UK (post Covid) will include several train trips..your videos are great inspiration.. Greetings from New Zealand..

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to have been able to inspire you 😁

@andywalkerchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, as always. Thank you!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, love the Highland scenery

@Alan_Mac 3 жыл бұрын

Some nice shots of The Sneck there. I loved that footbridge when I was wee.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

I still love it 😅

@JD-wn3cc 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Dylan. I always love finding videos with the x factor i.e. about a subject I'm curious about but just as importantly, really well structured and produced. I'm desperate to ride this service once things are normal. For any Scots reading this, I've been to Scotland countless times and also allaround the world and I still think Scotland is the most beautiful place on the planet, just wish you liked us english a little more :) 😃. Shame about the noise from the next room though, I feel you'd hear a lot even from a quieter family. Keep up the great work.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 I'm English living in Scotland and trust me, they don't hate us anywhere near as much as you think! It's just banter really 😅

@Steve-xf4uv 3 жыл бұрын

First, I really liked the look of Inverness, worth a visit. The train looked fine, room well done and bedding looked comfy. I particularly noticed how clean everything was, even the shared restroom for the seated car passengers. Good thing to see during a pandemic. Too bad we can't see Culloden Viaduct from the train. Worth a picture or two as a souvenir. Thanks for the shot of the Class 92, and the Avanti ! You're right, this is the way to go.

@MattyMonk 3 жыл бұрын

Video popped up in my suggestions, really enjoyed liked and subscribed

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found us and enjoyed! Thanks 😁

@DanielsUKT 3 жыл бұрын

amazing video as always dylan! seems like the problems with the new rolling stock have been fixed it still looks very posh but the best part was the beautiful views over the scottish highlands and the nice sunny weather so early in the morning in england i guess its better to do this route in summer compared to winter where most of the journey untill near london would be in darkness i defiantly want to try out this service in the future after the pandemic !! apart from that what a nice smile you did in the room :)

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@DanielsUKT 3 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports no problem always pleasure to watch your videos dylan

@nico.w680 2 жыл бұрын

Riding in the Caledonian Sleeper is a great experience, I have never tried the GWR one to Penzance but would love to. It is very nice on board, I went with my family so we had to rooms next to each other so we opened the middle door and it felt quite a bit more spacious.

@ozgirl45 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always. Thanks!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@fintytin5771 3 жыл бұрын

Friday:Dylanstravelreports Saturday:Hidden London Hangouts All The Stations virtual pub quiz Ich bin eine nerd !!!!

@alessio9188 3 жыл бұрын

I love this route! Greetings from Italy!

@highlandladdie3023 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video , very informative.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@barbb 3 жыл бұрын

Great report and ride. Listening to the kids on the train I would guess the ear plugs came in handy! Cheers!

@darrencripps 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and concise review.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamesthompson3099 3 жыл бұрын

I like the cars. They seem modern, clean and quite functional. The service was a bit Spartan but that's the fault of COVID I would think. Another very interesting trip. Thanks, Dylan!

@olrikm 3 жыл бұрын

I travelled by train to these parts decades ago, well before you were born. Old trains, off course, and I don't remember any sort of amenities except, maybe, a seat and an ashtray... ;-) Nice video, as always. Many thanks!

@arthazeldine5921 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to traveling on this and other trains on my next visit to the UK. I’ll check out your other videos, too.

@bernieadin1567 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a comfortable ride and good value. Very clean and well maintained.

@miscrambler 3 жыл бұрын

We did this Inverness to Euston run in 2010. This is FAR SUPERIOR than what was on offer back then. I actually loved the train, but it was singularly the most uncomfortable overnight accommodation I ever had on the rails! We still talk about the terrible "pillows." And the beds have always been too narrow! We did have much better food, which I'm sure will return. Brought back lots of memories. A great treat!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard it has improved a lot since they separated Caledonian Sleeper from Scotrail.

@richardstevens1385 3 жыл бұрын

Great video... thank you for sharing, I found it strangely relaxing...

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CameronLandels 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video Dylan! Hope to try the Caledonian Sleeper one day. Stay safe!

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed 😁

@mikemidulster 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan! It's great to finally see the two class 73/9s in action. I'm a RailCam subscriber and follow the Caledonian Sleepers on the diagrams, but the most northerly camera on that system is at Thankerton, just south of Carstairs Junction. Since the trains are pulled by the electric locos from Edinburgh up to London and back, we don't get to see the Diesels on the train. The Class 92 electric is the most powerful Loco on the Network @ 6,700 HP, which is why it has no problem pulling the 16 car sleeper weighing 768 tons.

@Datgote 3 жыл бұрын

A london to Ft. William followed by a ride on the Jacobite train is still on my bucket list. Was suppose to go in 2020 but Covid and all. Here's hoping things will be fully operational in 2022.

@servisquartz6676 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there Dylan I thoroughly enjoyed your video of the Caledonian Sleeper. I will be travelling to London at some point hopefully this year.

@DylansTravelReports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you enjoy your trip 😁

@servisquartz6676 3 жыл бұрын

@@DylansTravelReports I will. My favourite is train is the Class 43 and 91

@SimonLiddo 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered Dylan, how well sound insulated are the individual rooms/cabs. The noise of that little kid would probably have kept me awake as I’m a light sleeper.

@ds1868 3 жыл бұрын

That would drive me completely nuts. The responsible parents are clearly peasants.

@madtrainspottermacrae6744 3 жыл бұрын

That’s my home town

@misterhat5823 3 жыл бұрын

@@ds1868 Make that irresponsible parents.

@TheHampshireHopper92 3 жыл бұрын

I would of told them to shut up!

@tomarse99 3 жыл бұрын

If you are a light sleeper you’ll not enjoy the noise of the bogies rattling or the excess noise from the emergency exit window.. if they could cure that it would massively improve the service

@dannydanny9875 3 жыл бұрын

it actually looks like a fresh new room. good sink, pillow, mattress, controls, power sockets

@KempSimon 3 жыл бұрын

It's NOT a "sink" it's a washbasin!

@dannydanny9875 3 жыл бұрын

@@KempSimon Pish Posh ya Britt!

@rain_down_ 3 жыл бұрын

Often wondered about making such a trip to Inverness, so thanks for the info. As a regular user of hotel rooms and the like, you can get some very good ear plugs if you need them - makes such a difference.

@paololim3513 3 жыл бұрын

This will sound strange or weird but for some reason, I enjoy the sounds made when you try to touch stuff on the train. It makes me even more curious about the experience.