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The Greatest Gathering in Derby!

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · 22d

Hey everyone, just to let you know that my edition of The Greatest Gathering will be coming out as a premiere on Friday at 7pm UK Time. I've pushed the time back to later as more people will likely be available to watch at that time.

Set those reminders!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4d7...

Avanti West Coast Class 807 Evero Standard Premium Review!

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · 27d

NEW VLOG: After a great trip down south, it's time to head back north! This week, I am trying out Standard Premium on one of Avanti West Coast's new Class 807 Evero trains to see what they're like compared to the Pendolino!

Are they better or not? Watch to find out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UugE...

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · 27d

Hi there, I'll drop you an email and I'll be happy to discuss further.

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Sep 9

I've spent quite a bit of this weekend trying to remake the Highland Main Line through the Build Editor in Train Simulator.

Now I'm no expert at it, but I thought I give it a go as no one has ever released it as a DLC.

This screenshot is between Kingussie and Aviemore near Loch Insh.

Trip to Lands End in Cornwall!

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Aug 31

For those who don't know... I'm also a huge Star Trek fan, and I went to Destination Trek in Blackpool this weekend! I had a great time there!

Here's me on the bridge of the Enterprise! The uniform I'm wearing is the First Contact era, my favourite!

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Aug 27

Coming this Friday...

I travel on my first ever Sleeper train with Great Western Railway on their Night Riviera from Penzance to London in one of their cabins!

Would I recommend the experience? Will I be able to sleep?
Find out on Friday at 3pm!
Available now for my YouTube Channel Members!

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Aug 20

I've had so much frustration with trying to get a finished vlog exported today which kept constantly failing and freezing when rendering the lower third graphics.

I've always used Adobe Premiere and I've never had this issue until today, failing the export and freezing up my PC at times as well.

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Aug 15

NEW VLOG: I'm heading to Lands End in Cornwall! This week, I take FirstBus from Penzance Town Centre all the way down to Lands End to have a little look at the area and take in the views that the area has to offer!

Would I consider Lands End worth visiting? Watch to find out!
youtu.be/sgQYTENwPcw

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GWR HST | Exeter St Davids to Penzance

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Aug 8

NEW VLOG: It's time for me to venture into Cornwall for the first time! Yes, this week, I'm taking a train journey from Exeter to Penzance on Great Western Railway's HST!

Do I like these HST's? Is the Cornish Main Line Scenic? Watch to find out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDL...

Taking 331107 to Stoke-on-Trent!

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Aug 1

NEW VLOG: This unit used to be my favourite train unit a while back. So this week I'm taking a ride from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent onboard Northern's 331107!

Come and join me!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Nz...

The Far North Line in Scotland is BEAUTIFUL!

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jul 25

NEW VLOG: The Far North Line is the northernmost railway line in the UK! This week, I'm travelling from Inverness to Thurso with ScotRail which is the northernmost train station in the UK!

Would I consider this one of the best routes in Scotland? Watch to find out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5EI...

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jul 22

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but if one thing that Northern have kept on their 170's from ScotRail is the door stickers in each carriage...

It's pretty cool to still see a bit of ScotRail on these trains! 🙂

ScotRail HST First Class on the Highland Main Line!

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW VLOG: The Highland Main Line to Inverness is my personal favourite train journey in the UK!

This time, I'm going to doing it all in First Class on a ScotRail HST! The question is... Is it worth the value for money and experience?

Watch to find out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZv1...

A train journey that was not supposed to be...

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jul 7

THIS PARTICULAR TRAIN KEEPS STALKING ME!! 😂
Even into South Yorkshire too!

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jul 4

NEW VLOG: Due to engineering works running over... This week, I have to find an alternate route within ticket acceptance to get back to Manchester from Cardiff featuring GWR and CrossCountry...

Is this one of my worst journeys? Watch to find out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfrE...

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jun 29

Hotels will always be more expensive especially in the tourist season.

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jun 27

I love spending time in the Scottish Highlands, especially Inverness!

It's my favourite part of the UK and no one can tell me otherwise! I'm in love with the Highlands!

#inverness #scotland #highlands #favouritecity #favouriteplace #happyplace

LIVE: Catchup Stream | 22/06/2025

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jun 22

Hey everyone, I'll be going live for a little bit tonight at 8pm! I do hope you can join!

Set those reminders!
youtube.com/live/h90PFzX...

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jun 15

This is the reason I NEVER take the CrossCountry Voyager services between Birmingham and Leeds. Not worth taking an uncomfortable ride for hours, so I always take alternate routes. (2/2)

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jun 15

I was in Birmingham New Street the other day at rush hour, and a CrossCountry Voyager allocation locked the rear set out due to train crew unavailable and cramming everyone into the front 4 leading to overcrowding... An 8 car service becoming a 4. It's pathetic. (1/2)

I visit the Forth Bridge in Scotland!

Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · Jun 8

I don't believe that I got 170428 going back down the Highland Mainline yesterday! Totally unexpected!

I love the Highland Mainline so much! It has to be my personal favourite train ride, especially on a newer 170 set!

As a bonus, I managed to get my usual Harrogate seat!

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Reece's Trains @reecestrains.bsky.social · May 30

NEW VLOG: The Forth Bridge is one of the most famous railway bridges in Scotland! This week, I'm going to take a little trip to this bridge to see how significant it is in person!

Come and join me!
youtu.be/MzG4ALU-2SY

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