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Thank you so much! You made my trip much easier now! :)

I love travelling and like a nice train journey once in a while, the trouble is the cost. Cost wise it's a minimum if 50-60 quid cheaper to use the car from Newcastle to Edinburgh.

Like all coming soon to be Starmer Railways, good bye Lumo, LNER, Great Western etc

the presentation is woeful.. of the food that is

GWR first doesn’t offer complementary meals at all - presumably because unlike LNER they are not competing with airlines

That Manchester hotel looks as if its been built with the same stone as the Caledonian Hotel at the West End of Edinburgh.

The locals pronounce it Whitadda. Certainly an unspoilt piece of countryside.

I saw an old photo of two ladies climbing Edinburgh Salisbury Crags. They were wearing dresses down to their ankles, in questionable shoes of the time, and holding on a guide rope. Wow, that may have been where you said you did not want to climb.

I've only travelled in TPE first class between Leeds and York once in January. It was OK, it was a doubled up 185 but it was 15+ minutes late and we had to sprint to make our connection in York. I am currently in Whsley Bridge, I travelled down from Haymarket on Avanti then changed at Preston and Manchester Piccadilly.

This is a "Travel Size Smackdown" that was very enjoyable to watch Roger! Thanks for sharing this, nice to see the drastic differences that train companies in the UK provide in 2024! - Tyler

Thanks for the first class/second class comparison, Roger. Very interesting and I'm glad you had a good trip! Really looking forward to your review of the Midland. It's a beautiful hotel.

Interesting, one little observation compared to LNER first class, you had wooden cutlery, disposable cups etc, whilst they have real cutlery, real plates and crockery on LNER..

I tried the new TPE menu and I have to say 2 years ago if you told me I could have a warm meal on TPE in First Class and for it to taste good I wouldn't believe you! But I'm definitely a lot happier with TPE and I actually look forward to travelling with them now (not in standard, those seats are still the pain of my life) but I do think overall they are onto something with this new menu!

Glad you had a good trip with Transpennine, as I said to you, we couldn't fault them going down to Newcastle. That's probably the longest journey I've had in those seats though, so perhaps an hour and a half is long enough!

Good TPE checks Roger. I thought you might have returned with TPE's East Coast service but perhaps the timings didn't suit. As for the Midland hotel ... it's a good choice being located adjacent to Manchester Exchange closed in 1969. I stayed (end 1980s press trip)at the Midland around the time it was a Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza and stayed again with the family around 1990. Holiday Inn cuts corner with renovation and the cash seemed to have been spent on public areas unlike the rooms which were of course refurbished but then turned into the sort of accommodation you would find in a Holiday Inn ! Since then, according to Wiki, the property has changed hands a couple of times.

Love This railway hotel series that you´re doing. Greetings from Brazil!

I have to agree on the first class product - it's very good, especially for a company that only gave light snacks before! In my video review, I had a lunch time train and had the beef stew. It was gorgeous, but I wish I had tried the sausage roll too :(

It doesn’t go to the Busbridge it’s because it doesn’t serve the park and ride

Yes 1st class is preferable & good that your breakfast tasted better than it looked. Also great that the trains on time. The standard seats not great at all. Up in Glasgow this weekend from Alnmouth via Edinburgh, & already have had 2 cancellations! Good video as always. 👍 😊

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Great video (as are most of your vids) and nice to see the beautiful scenery along that route. Not sure how I would cope with those seats though as I travelled on the CrossCountry Voyagers to/from Birmingham a month ago (would love to see a review of CrossCountry from your channel in the future if you get time) and found the seats quite uncomfortable even though they have more padding (ended up with a slight bum ache at the end of both my 45-50 min journeys which means the padding had hardened up a bit) but those standard class seats really would take the cake if I ever rode them - at least I know what to expect if I ever ride companies like TransPennine Express & LNER for long journeys. Just a perfect example of how the people who design these seats are most likely people who've either never travelled on long train journeys before or just don't care for the comfort of other passengers. I don't travel by rail that often as I mostly drive and partially because of the rail prices although I have started travelling by train a bit more over the last year.

TPE isn't too bad, my worst experiences are always with Avanti.😢

Those standard class seats are ridiculous! I think it was the accountants who made the decision on buying them! First class looked awesome though, looking forward to the next station hotel review! Iconic building that one

Great review Roger..... handy one aswell.... 1st class all the time if I can..... that breakfast looked a bit burnt but as long as you enjoyed it lol.... the coffee is good though.... I've had it. Nice to see you well again..... Richard Turnbull in Newcastle upon Tyne

Brilliant review, Rog! I haven't tried First Class yet on a Nova 2. But I will say the interior of the train is lovely with the lighting being nicely balanced unlike the Azuma. I do have to agree with you on the seats, they are uncomfortable. Why can't they even make comfortable seats anymore? It's a disgrace.

Excellent review as always Rog, that breakfast in first class going down to Manchester looked very dry but you said it tasted OK so great, both journeys on time, fantastic, I'm looking forward to your review on The Midland Hotel my friend 👍

I travelled from Edinburgh to Newcastle last year. I travelled one way with Transpennine and back with LNER both in standard class. I agree the seats in Standard class on Transpennine are terrible. I felt them uncomfortable to sit in even for short journeys. Surprisingly I find the seats on LNER to be slightly better with a bit more padding on the base and I find them tolerable for a journey of up to two hours. Don’t know if I’d say the same for a full journey from Edinburgh to London.

What amazing footage, a real piece of social history. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

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Don’t want to spoil the party but Leven ain’t North Berwick!

Very carefully pronounced. Most people I know just say it Bollock. The visitor centre is the former station building.

Absolutely worth the price, I have paid £300 for a very very small room at Radisson Blu. Though the breakfast was outstanding.

Thanks for introducing me to an area I have no knowledge of at all. Coming from Inverness, if we head down the road we tend to just go to Glasgow city centre and hardly ever venture out.

Great video. We're flying with Jet2 in September and looking forward to it. Flew with them a few years ago and they were very good. Flew with Ryanair the last couple of years and got stung for nearly £50 for a bag that was slightly bigger than your average tablet. The sour faced woman was clearly on a mission to rake in as much as she could. That was us just setting off on holiday, great start. It will never happen again as I simply won't ever fly with them again. Out of principle I would rather pay more for a flight than give as much as a single penny to Ryanair.

Thanks for another great Video Rog, I was there in June 2019 and guest what, The sky and weather was just the same. But like you, I still enjoyed the Loch😀

What a lovely area. I can understand that this is a place I must visit. Directly flight Bergen-Edinburgh, train to Glasgow and another train, that’s not too hard of a journey 😊 Cheers! That beer looked nice 😅

Hi mate, like the video, a couple of things I’d like to mention, First, the service from Wallyford to Dundee (E1X) Doesn’t Stop at the Same Stops as the Service from Edinburgh (E1), the E1X Only stops at Wallyford, St Andrews Square, Kinross and Dundee, Where as the E1 Stops at St Andrews Square, Haymarket Railway Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Ingliston P&R, Edinburgh Airport (Between 1am & 6am), Rosyth, Kinross, Bridge of Earn, Perth (Walnut Grove), St Madoes, Inchture, Longforgan, Dundee Riverside Drive and Dundee Railway Station. Second, Ember don’t tend to go over the Forth Road Bridge and Normally will use the Queensferry Crossing because it’s Quicker, normally if they use the Forth Road Bridge if They Skip Ingliston (Due to No Passengers), If they are running early to an extent, Heavy Traffic or Forced Diversion unless both Bridges are Shut when it’ll go round Via Kincarden and down the M9 (Only Seen it once Though) Same with all Intercity Services except for Fishers 231, 236, 258 & 262 Services which stop On the South Side of the Bridge. Third, ScotRail is one word not two. Forth, When you were on the A90 you referred to it as the Motorway, The A90 is a Duel Carriage Way due to a Lack of Hard Shoulders. And Fifth and Final thing, Not All Public Transport Vehicles can cross the Forth Road Bridge, Doubt a Train will be able to cross that or a Plane 😂 If you Find this abit Arsey then sorry, Just I like things to be Correct, bit of an autistic thing 😅

Beautiful! How far did you walk that day?!

Well deserved beer after making a great video!

My village! Yes, Scotrail makes sure we always have the worst trains on the network. I worked in the Visitor Centre for a few years, it was a great job. It's actually located in the old station building because until the very late 80s the railway line went all the way down to the pier. When they closed that station they decide to move Balloch station to get rid of the level crossing. There used to be a signal box next to the station building too. There's a great wee coffee place you missed right at the pier, they only have outdoor seating but on a sunny day it's the best place to sit! Yeah I don't think anyone local likes the main building at Lomond Shores very much. When it was getting built its nickname was Chernobyl. It was never originally meant to be a sealife centre - when it first opened it was a visitor centre that had next to nothing in it. So understandably it got very few visitors, and they ended up selling it to the sealife centre company. The state of the castle is a disgrace. Until about 15 years ago it was open and in use as a museum and gift shop. Prior to that it was also a conference centre. Its owned by Glasgow City Council, but leased to West Dunbartonshire Council who seem to have decided to let it rot, but there are a couple of local interest groups that are trying to change the castle's fortunes. The garden next to the Castle is called the Chinese Garden, though there's nothing much Chinese about it these days. It's still nice to wander round though. The Walled Garden is a hidden gem - even on busy days it tends to be quiet. Unlike the castle it's had a lot of work done to it to restore it. There are some amazing walks near the village too, like Stoneymollan (very steep), Whinny Hill, and further out at Gartocharn there's the Dumpling and the RSPB reserve. Also, there's at least 3 river levens - the third one is at Kinlochleven!

Hi Rog, so good to see you fighting fit, I live in Glasgow and I pop down to Balloch regularly, lovely walks and views my friend, thanks for the video, keep them coming 👍

At 02:31 you mention the River Leven and it's counterpart in Fife. Now, the Leven in Fife drains Loch Leven which is watched over by the Lomonds, East & West (aka the Paps o' Fife). The Leven in Dunbartonshire drains Loch Lomond (formerly Loch Leven) which is watched over by Ben Lomond. Your challenge is to find a link between Leven & Lomond.

Welcome back Roger, hope fully recovered! Thanks for this. Haven't been to Loch Lomond for so long! Thanks for wander around Balloch. Here's hoping the "Maid of the Loch" will sail again. I remember in the late 60's, sailing on it. Great vlog as always! 😊 👍

Hi Roger.... been there quite a few times when I lived in Glasgow.... it is quite a Gem whilst on the train from Glasgow there is this mysterious factory on top of a hill and my mind boggles every time I see it. Great work Roger.

Haven't been in that area since I worked in nearby Luss 45 years ago on the STV production Take The High Road.

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It is true in the USA as well. Trading comfort for technology.

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