You are so welcome - thanks for coming along all the way up! You can see what I got up to in Val D'Isère here... ua-cam.com/video/YSXUY-FVcVs/v-deo.html
Really enjoyed this; quite different. Finished like a Christmas Special. That this was a real journey, with a purpose seemed to change the way I saw everything. Good to meet your daughter, and I recognize that proud father look!
Yes - I feel they tell you that videos should "tell a story" and it just didn't feel right leaving you all at Chambéry. So we got a bit of a ride in the Volvo and Mikki didn't mind the intrusion. ...and there was me thinking I'd get another complaint about snow and trees and no beer...
She is great fun! Catch up with the follow-on vid from Val d'Isère to see what we got up to. I didn't spell it out in this video. She's Mikki (Mikkaila) Thanks as always for the kind comment - I shall now get back to editing another video! 👍
@@RoddyJenkins I was ok. And I much preferred it to skiing. So I think I may well persevere. There's a bit of me on a board in the follow-on, but I did have another hour tuition after that and I do think I "might" be able to get the hang of it. Obvs the belittling from the daughter only spurred me on! 😂
Excellent video ! Thank you ! But the train you took from Lyon to Chambery isn't a Regio2N. It's à 2NNG. indeed, REGIO2N are regulary used for suburban TER services to Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux at the departure of Lyon Part Dieu. You can see it at 7:33. If you were getting out Lyon Part Dieu station by the other main entrance, you would see the famous shopping centre.
Oh, and as I said in the commentary I was not sure if I had left by the front or the back door. Shame I did not try both exits as I would have liked to see the shopping centre.
A bit late, but the talgo set is actually a brand new one! These trains haven't even started to run yet. They are in homologation processes here in Spain, and Renfe wants them to also run the Barcelona-Lyon route, so I guess that's why there was one there. They are pretty awesome trains, capable of 300+km/h in standard gauge, but are also capable of gauge changing and running up to 220km/h in iberian lines too. They are also super-wide, and can accommodate a 3+2 configuration with the same seat space as a 2+2 configuration (or so Renfe says, I'm not very convinced on this one).
This talgo is for homologations to operate in france with Renfe, that after the disolution of the jointventure of Renfe SNCF the two companies will offer it’s own product alone
Ah that makes sense - just seemed odd that it was stabled in Lyon and it also looked like it was becoming the target of the graffiti. Thank you so much for watching 👍
@@JohnnyHooverTravels yeah well these homologations have become endless you know how the french don’t like at all competition!! In addition these trains have also problems to be certificate in Spain, the delibery has been delay plenty of times since 2021, as they will be the new s-106 of renfe AVE. Renfe wants to operate them un the line Madrid-BCN to Marseille Lyon and Paris in addition to the doméstics routes, especially to the north as they are gauge changing HST!!
Train seats very nice, looks comfortable. Thank you for sharing, nice journey
Yes, they were very comfortable indeed. Thanks for watching another 👍
That was a real journey! Loved Chambray station. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, that station was really nicely designed. Shame I couldn't have a go on the climbing wall.
Brilliant what a contrast from Marseille with the weather great video! 😊
Thanks! 👍
Thanks for taking us all the way to the top! 🙂
You are so welcome - thanks for coming along all the way up!
You can see what I got up to in Val D'Isère here...
ua-cam.com/video/YSXUY-FVcVs/v-deo.html
Just discovered your channel. Enjoying your content very much thankyou😊
@@sueelphick9060 you are very welcome! Lots more to watch on the channel, so do dip in!
Thanks for discovering me and thanks for watching this one 👍
Great video. Loved the journey up to Val D'Isere.
Thanks, you are very welcome. And thank you for watching 👍
Really enjoyed this; quite different. Finished like a Christmas Special. That this was a real journey, with a purpose seemed to change the way I saw everything. Good to meet your daughter, and I recognize that proud father look!
Yes - I feel they tell you that videos should "tell a story" and it just didn't feel right leaving you all at Chambéry. So we got a bit of a ride in the Volvo and Mikki didn't mind the intrusion.
...and there was me thinking I'd get another complaint about snow and trees and no beer...
The digger in action at the end was definitely a surprise bonus! Your daughter is a channel hero for doing the 5 hour round drive to Chambery.
Haha yes. The digger was a massive bonus for us too! And yes, Mikki really saved the day.
Thanks for watching. It is really appreciated 👍
Really enjoyed that varied and interesting video!
Sometimes thing may not go to plan, so you have to go with whatever adventure life gives you!
Thank you for watching and for the kind words 👍
Lovely trains and amazing scenery. How France has everything.
Indeed it does! I'm sure I'll return 👍
What a beautiful trip! It's a pity that the weather wasn't sunny because then the views would have been wonderful.
Thank you for this video x
Thank you. Yes, it would have been great to see those lakes on a sunny day. But you get the weather you are dealt!
Thanks again for watching 👍
Another enjoyable video, Johnny! Your daughter Niki ( hope I’ve spelt her name correctly) looks like great fun!
She is great fun! Catch up with the follow-on vid from Val d'Isère to see what we got up to. I didn't spell it out in this video. She's Mikki (Mikkaila)
Thanks as always for the kind comment - I shall now get back to editing another video! 👍
@@RoddyJenkins I was ok. And I much preferred it to skiing. So I think I may well persevere. There's a bit of me on a board in the follow-on, but I did have another hour tuition after that and I do think I "might" be able to get the hang of it. Obvs the belittling from the daughter only spurred me on! 😂
Good video John, you deserve way more subs, keep it up 👍
I'll surely get some more thanks to you continuing to watch my videos. So thank you for the support 👍
Excellent video ! Thank you ! But the train you took from Lyon to Chambery isn't a Regio2N. It's à 2NNG. indeed, REGIO2N are regulary used for suburban TER services to Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux at the departure of Lyon Part Dieu. You can see it at 7:33. If you were getting out Lyon Part Dieu station by the other main entrance, you would see the famous shopping centre.
Thank for the kinds words and especially for the correction. I am not as knowledgeable about French trains, and so I apologise for the mistake.
Oh, and as I said in the commentary I was not sure if I had left by the front or the back door. Shame I did not try both exits as I would have liked to see the shopping centre.
@@JohnnyHooverTravels I shall never believe a word you say again.
@@colinriley123 a wise assumption...
A bit late, but the talgo set is actually a brand new one! These trains haven't even started to run yet. They are in homologation processes here in Spain, and Renfe wants them to also run the Barcelona-Lyon route, so I guess that's why there was one there. They are pretty awesome trains, capable of 300+km/h in standard gauge, but are also capable of gauge changing and running up to 220km/h in iberian lines too. They are also super-wide, and can accommodate a 3+2 configuration with the same seat space as a 2+2 configuration (or so Renfe says, I'm not very convinced on this one).
Thanks very much for that very helpful update 👍
And also, thank you for watching!
I was hoping to see some video of your snowboarding and Folie antics ! Mix isn't wrong about Part dieu, mind
Look out for upcoming Val bonus vid...
Hope you are doing good Jon. Nice to hear from you. Thanks for following my antics on here 👍
Hello! My good friend it's long time even though you forgot me am here for the support.
High there Man. I catch up with your life in the village when I can. I shall remember to like and comment. Best wishes to you and your family ❤️
@@JohnnyHooverTravels Thanks so much my friend 🙏
This talgo is for homologations to operate in france with Renfe, that after the disolution of the jointventure of Renfe SNCF the two companies will offer it’s own product alone
Ah that makes sense - just seemed odd that it was stabled in Lyon and it also looked like it was becoming the target of the graffiti.
Thank you so much for watching 👍
@@JohnnyHooverTravels yeah well these homologations have become endless you know how the french don’t like at all competition!! In addition these trains have also problems to be certificate in Spain, the delibery has been delay plenty of times since 2021, as they will be the new s-106 of renfe AVE. Renfe wants to operate them un the line Madrid-BCN to Marseille Lyon and Paris in addition to the doméstics routes, especially to the north as they are gauge changing HST!!
Technical platforms, for supplying trainsets.
Makes sense. Just seems a huge use of space for doing such a thing.
OMG, he mentioned New Zealand!
I know it is a bit niche, but I do love to keep on the right side of my many New Zealand viewers... 😸