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Better than Caledonian Sleeper?? | NIGHT RIVIERA SLEEPER from London to Penzance

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Getting between Scotland and London isn't too much of a challenge, but to/prom Penzance is. That is why I have delayed this bucket list journey for far too many years. Finally I had the opportunity to try the Night Riviera Sleeper from London Paddington to Penzance, and it was worth the wait. My opinion? Far superior to the Caledonian Sleeper. #GWR #nightriviera

Filmed February 2023 | London, UK.

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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:37 1st class lounge, Paddington
00:03:50 Seating carriages
00:05:15 A tour of the cabin
00:06:49 Depart Paddington
00:07:38 Toilet Tour
00:08:50 Reading
00:09:03 the locomotive separates
00:11:27 Arrive Penzance

20 Comments

@StephandPete 3 years ago

We did the Night Riviera and Caledonian Sleeper just a few days apart and were so impressed with both! The beds on the Night Riviera beat the Caledonian Sleeper, though! Those mattresses were so plush! Love reliving the journey via videos like this one, so thanks for posting! We just shared our experience, too. So fun!

@paulhoughton5266 3 years ago

You cannot beat a sleeper train with your own cabin. Great film Scott 👍👍

@dontown-lb5ke 3 years ago

I traveled for 2 weeks on a 1st class BritRail pass in June 1990. Took the Cornish Riviera to Penzance & returned on Night Riviera. Cheers from Vancouver.

@grahamhutton3129 3 years ago

You cannot beat a BR MK3 coach. Better than anything else on the railway.

@ScottC1589 3 years ago

At 7:24, you hit the nail on the head when you say, "There's something absolutely wonderful about gliding through the darkness in your very own sleeper cabin."

@bradyspage 3 years ago

Great episode Scott! Can't wait for the 7 way split ticket episode to come either!

@superseven220 3 years ago

It's a lovely rich dark green colour that highlights the heritage of GWR. Great video Scott

@ArturKolejarz 3 years ago

Thank you for this wonderful journey. I like watching your videos because I like to travel with my son on the trains, and thanks to your comments I can learn English.

@chrisneppiras9408 3 years ago (edited)

a remodelled class 47, very nice indeed for the train buff. yup indeed Scot, green is mean, cant imagine their alternative for the green probably Fred Carnos Circus coloured.

@lorijohnston4311 3 years ago

I have this on my bucket list as well, next time I'm in the UK. I'm with you, Scott, on the livery. I think the dark green color looks very nice. And I love the slam doors!

@steevobarker581 3 years ago

So glad this channel found its way to my feed.

Brilliant. Along with Noel Phillips, always well presented, informative and fun.

Watched the Paris to London video, and it was the best 30 mins of TV in many a moon.

Cheers Scott. 👍👍

@louieespley-shone 2 weeks ago

6:53 they see me rollin

@anndeli5692 4 months ago

Wow.... that was enjoyable to watch.... thank you for your presentation brilliant 👏 👍

@benjaminmack7567 3 years ago

Gosh that's much smoother than when I did it a decade or so ago!

@janetmackinnon3411 3 years ago

Glad you had a good trip. i agree about the green!

@TheMutley 9 months ago

I'm subbing because I loved this video and it's also great to see an older Youtuber. Inspirational.

@BibtheBoulder 3 years ago

I remember as a lad sleepers all over the UK. So sad so few exist these days. Could you imagine the convenience of one from Inverness to Penzance via Glasgow and Birmingham...

@gatsby4985 3 years ago

Just found your channel Scott and now a subscriber.
I live with my family in the Gover Valley, just outside St Austell, we can see the railway viaduct from our house. Love hearing and seeing the trains trundle past.
Looking forward to catching up with your other work. You have a very relaxing style of presenting.

@happygilmor1 3 years ago

Great Vlog...to the point..calling Spade a Spade and appreciating where one should....Always refreshing to watch your vlog....Keep it going..

@richardcoates2317 3 years ago

I love your unique and entertaining style of presenting, Scott, and particularly enjoyed this video. Many thanks for the hard work and care you put into all your posts. Please keep them coming!