I need to get from Devon to Yorkshire with my tubiod. I note a BBb bass in a hard(ish) case comfortably exceeds the specified size, and although I've never seen anyone thrown off for oversize bags (or guitars), I once saw a 'cellist unable to get on. I don't want to get stuck halfway so I'd welcome thoughts from anyone with *direct, recent* experience of relevance.
Thanks.
(Should have stuck with the cornet!)
UK train travel with tuba
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Re: UK train travel with tuba
You can usually book a spot as you would for a bike, in the carriage at the back.
I've done Preston--London several times with a BBb. Best bet is to ask the conductor/train manager and see what they say, but I've always been ok.
I've done Preston--London several times with a BBb. Best bet is to ask the conductor/train manager and see what they say, but I've always been ok.
Andy Cattanach, UK
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/user/acattanach72/videos[/youtube]
Foden's Band, Intrada Brass Ensemble.
Yamaha Neo BBb x 2 (2011 and 2022), B+H 3v Imperial BBb.
Yamaha YBL613H Bass Trombone.
Mercer and Barker MB5 Cattanach, M+B 1.5BT Mouthpieces.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/user/acattanach72/videos[/youtube]
Foden's Band, Intrada Brass Ensemble.
Yamaha Neo BBb x 2 (2011 and 2022), B+H 3v Imperial BBb.
Yamaha YBL613H Bass Trombone.
Mercer and Barker MB5 Cattanach, M+B 1.5BT Mouthpieces.