I was your Engineer from Dodge City to La Junta that morning, it was my last trip before being furloughed. Glad you enjoyed it and was able to sleep! 156 was a good motor, heater was a bit on the weak side but that was it.

@SimplyRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. :) I love that type of comment

@newwomyn

3 жыл бұрын

You took him on the La Junta Sub to Las Animas CO then the Boise City from Las Animas CO to La Junta CO. When you were out there, did BNSF convert it from jointed rail to continuous? Just curious, a couple of years ago, that sub as well as the Boise City and the Raton were slated for a TIGER Grant to upgrade those subdivisions.

@jasonjmarchi

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyRailway have more long distance trains been cancelled??

@strykercm

3 жыл бұрын

That sucks man, from a fellow railroader I hate to see that happen. Keep paying your dues and hopefully you'll be back soon. I'm praying my seniority keeps me on the road.

@Henry5623

3 жыл бұрын

I understand your pain. I've worked for UP for coming right up on two decades now (kind of scary to think about) and while I love this job, the forever changing self sabotaging bureaucracy of this industry has undoubtedly taken years off my life trying to adapt to it and make sense of it all. Add to it the incredibly tight connection the freight side of this industry has with a forever unstable economy and it's no surprise that even when the industry seemed "stable" it was hard to get guys to last longer then 6-12 months before they just couldn't take it anymore and would drop. I feel lucky to still be working but I know I'm in one of the shrinking pools of guys who still are. As for people on the passenger side of things all I can say is hang in there. The passenger side of things in general has historically been more predictable, excluding major events like the pandemic, and likely will bounce back once the pandemic craziness settles down. Hopefully it'll boost the freight side of things too when it happens. I'll say this though; you have no idea how many of us on the freight side of things envy most of you passenger carriers simply for the reasonably consistent work hours alone lol

Amtrak Protip: Always bring a short power strip for 2 reason. 1: Only 1 plug 2: Many amtrak plugs are worn out and won't hold a wall-wort style AC adaptor but will support a standard plug.

@jaybee4307

Жыл бұрын

And bring Clorox wipes and a fan (if you sleep hot). I brought Clorox wipes and wiped all surfaces (including shower floor) and it was FILTHY!! Amtak claims to have special COVID cleaning protocols, but they don't clean. Other than that, I recommend everyone try a long distance trip in a sleeper car. Totally awesome and worth it

Thank you for the 'table cloth' moment, it brought back special memories of a French friend who is no longer with us😉

@chaosdemonwolf1

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that.

I’m old enough to remember/have the privilege of riding the original Super Chief in a drawing room from Chicago to Los Angeles. Now THAT was an experience and the excellence of train travel!

@bellestarr6484

4 ай бұрын

As did I once. I was on a national television program and since I don't fly, they paid train fare. First class. That ride was one of the happiest times in my life.

Getting the video from your buddy standing in the desert while you went by on the train was a cool touch great video

I took the Southwest Chief two weeks ago, bedroom from LaJunta to Chicago .. I loved it. No more flying.

A little fun fact, the benches in the Amtrak waiting room at KC Union Station are the original 1914 benches that were in the grand hall

I’ve never traveled by rail. Your wonderful presentation is giving me ideas! Thanks much!

Hopefully Amtrak will become profitable so that all the tradition meal dining, everyday long distant services, etc will make a comeback. Amtrak has been low on money for a long time which is why everything isn’t up to date. I hope to see a change in the future. Awesome trip report and I look forward to seeing more!

@bwcbiz

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the collapse of tourism isn't helping, though. With airlines cutting service to smaller cities, Amtrak service is needed more than ever in much of the country. They should do a special COVID recovery bill for Amtrak.

@willstrainsplanes

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Even if amtrak ever decides to step up to Europe’s level of train travel, still wouldn’t happen for a super long time

@theq4602

3 жыл бұрын

Joe Biden loves Amtrak , he has used it to commute from Delaware where he lives to Washington DC every day for several decades. Maybe if he wins the presidency he'll help them out? (I am not for or against him simply stating a possibility)

@ironmatic1

3 жыл бұрын

Amtrak long distance trains will never be profitable.

@davidlipscombe916

3 жыл бұрын

@@theq4602 He's won and Trump's airline appointee to Amtrack could/hopefully be given the boot ?

I love watching your vids during covid so it’s like I’m on Amtrak myself good job :)

Many years ago I traveled from Montreal to NY, but the overnigth train leaving around 18hs and arriving nex day around 8am. I remember waking up in New Heaven.The people in the train was absolutelly amazing too! Great experience.

Thanks for this video, Amtrak southwest chief is always special for me, I watch often the railcam in La plata MO. I do this from the Netherlands one train is really in the night for me. So this is why I know the Chief!!! Great video and review of the train. Thank you very much!

My husband and I took the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles in mid September this year. We had a bedroom and loved the trip. The only disappointing thing was the food

I took Southwest Chief in the other direction from Los Angeles to Chicago.Wonderful two days. Great dining service by friendly wait-staff, meeting new people at each meal and amazing scenery all the way. All Americans should try to do it at least once in their lifetime. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@Jay-vr9ir

3 жыл бұрын

Same here , treat like a cruise on tracks .

getting a feeling that i am also on train thanks for entertaining us

I love the bit when you lean out of the window. Reminds me of doing that on the HST.

If you could afford this trip, you are very fortunate. Count your $$$ blessings. I used to take the train frequently. Cannot afford to anymore. I always found the staff to be remarkably warm and cordial. Thanks, Amtrak, I miss you.

I prefer the bedroom option over the roomette when traveling alone (despite the excessive price difference) so I don't have to leave the room unattended and unlocked to go to the bathroom or take a shower . I can also eat in my room, and enjoy whatever view there is , with the door closed and curtain open.

@paulaajohnson2597

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. We're Boomers who grew up often riding luxurious Pullman trains, so the constant vagaries of Amtrak require a lot of adjustments on our part.

Many thanks for amazing video 🙏 I enjoy watching all your trips by Amtrak through US 😉👍💯 Good journey! 🚅

Thanks for the video! My father (lineman, switchman and yardmaster) and grandfather (lineman, switchman) had careers at Santa Fe so trains are special to me. When I was a kid we'd get to go in the engine cars and cabooses. A few years ago I rode Amtrak from San Antonio to El Paso with a couple of friends. We took our bicycles on the train and rode them back to San Antonio. Really cool trip. Now I need to watch more of your videos.

@conniepayne591

2 жыл бұрын

You and your friends are really ambitious. I hope it was interesting. Especially in the Big Bend area.🙂

Sounds about right. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for this wonderful tour my friend..stay safe

Another great trip report.

Great video and I agree with your 3 thoughts on Amtrak, particularly national treasure. Your videos show me it’s time for a long trip by Amtrak. Thank you Jeb!

Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.

20 years ago the dining car was the starlight of my trip going from florida to los angeles the food was absolutely spectacular it sad they modified alot of those options anyways good video sir

@ronclark9724

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I recall the days when the airlines offered good food too. The days of the Burlington T-bone steak is over...

Great video. Best train one I've seen so far. Thank you.

Thank you for your video. I have seen many other Amtrak videos of the various routes and the equipment used. My wife and I have traveled the Empire builder from Portland, Oregon to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and back on two occasions. We love the adventure! Thus far we have had a roomette, but we have an upcoming trip on the same route and will try a bedroom. We love having our meals in the dining car. The food has been near excellent each time. We particularly enjoy meeting others and getting acquainted over the meal. The price of a trip is what it is. I am sure that Amtrak must do its best to cover all costs, including equipment, purchase, maintenance, fuel and the engineers, plus all attending staff. When we book a trip, we know what we will be required to pay. If we choose to go, we pay the price and enjoy the trip. Again, your review was quite good. Please know that it is much appreciated!

Glad to see Amtrak getting back in business

To my knowledge, AMTRAK (R) had to change the meal and dining offerings due to the pandemic. They are currently not allowed to offer traditional dishes, such as plates, glasses, cutlery and so on. Those items come in direct contact with the customers mouth and possibly nose, or in other words, where the virus might sit. Thus they need to use disposable plastic dishes and paper cups and they get burned (not recycled). It's a sad measure, but better than no food/drink at all. As per flexible dining - the much beloved - traditional dinner sittings are not "en vogue" as the current situation. They would only be allowed to sit people travelling in the same room at a table and then would need to keep minimum distance on top of that. So they would need many more sittings. Not to mention, they actually encourage people to eat in the roomette or room rather than come to the dining car to mingle with people. I totally agree with you: The meals in the dining car are an absolute highlight of any AMTRAK (R) overnight journey. And the are are for most of the (loyal) customers. I made many friends at this occasions. I am very sure they will bring it back, once it is possible. Until then, I think they do a great job in subsidising to get as close to the high standard as possible.

@johnstewart491

3 жыл бұрын

It's not health related, it's about revenue and crew. That's why the Auto Train still has Traditional Dining and Daily Service. It's the same thing as ordering food at a restaurant and having food delivered, they could just do that onboard.

Great Video! Yes, the station is beautiful, and reminiscent of the days when the passengers (customers) were treated as the reason for the station being, and made travel feel like an event! And yes, I'm a KC native.

A tip regarding luggage: You can find posts online of the dimensions of areas in the bedrooms or roomettes where you can store luggage. I usually travel in a roomette. The smaller roll-a-long luggage nicely fits standing vertically on the wide step used to climb up to the upper berth. There is a lot of space under the seats, but the space is not very tall so I take sports type duffel bag. I take some things out and hang them up. Put some items loose under one seat (like shoes), and squash the duffel bag to fit under the other seat. I'm usually the only one with a pristine looking and comfortable compartment while others look like they are living in a garbage dump. It pays to plan. And I took a large amount of items. Two people packing a little more lightly could do the same. One caveat is that when the lower bunk is made up it is pretty difficult, or impossible, to get to things under the seats. But if you first pull some things out to the floor area between the seats, you will be able to reach them.

@dennishenderson6988

3 жыл бұрын

We found the roomette didn’t have room for TWO roller carry on suitcases (sketch stack of two bags in their sides on the armrest/step) or room to set the out and fold over the top of the roller bag to retrieve items. We each packed most everything for our one second overnight In smaller bag and kept the roller bag in the luggage compartment.

What an incredible insight to Amtrack and your trips! Extremely great info! Can't wait to see all your trips after just stumbling onto your channel! I've always wondered about a REAL assessment from a real passenger. Thankyou. This really helps.

Regarding the power outlet at the sink. These trains were built end of 70s and the only electric appliance was a shaver !!!;-)

@corrigenda70

3 жыл бұрын

Are you really expected to use a shaver supplied by the train company? How sterilised can that be?

@wkaemena

3 жыл бұрын

@@corrigenda70 WTF I was talking of your personal electric shaver which had no batteries like today and needed 110V power

@deekang6244

3 жыл бұрын

Also, that outlet is GFCI to protect you. If it tripped, then it means there was some water or something that tripped it. That’s not on the train. That’s a result of unintended water getting into the outlet. Once it’s dry, it should reset.

@ronclark9724

3 жыл бұрын

@@wkaemena Yep, these Superliners are showing their age reaching the end of their life. Many are over 40 years in age. Many have had their smoked fillet carpeted walls removed and replace with a smooth plastic walls, some of which have been contact papered, and their fabrics reupholstered. Frankly, considering their age, Amtrak has done a great job keeping them operational over the decades...

@dennishenderson6988

3 жыл бұрын

We brought an extension cord to prove power and multiple outlets where we wanted.

I did this trip! I took a different train to Chicago and got on the SW Chief there. I only took it to Albuquerque New Mexico but it was the most wonderful trip of my life. The dining car was up and running then. I cannot think of a more relaxing way to travel. I had a private bedroom and oh that observation car! I would smell the fresh coffee being brew at dawn and this was a few years ago and they would give us the morning paper from each city we passed through. Thanks for sharing this....the BEST memories for me.

A wonderful Railway experience garnished by the very finest of stouthearted Amtrak personnel.

Amazing video! Thank you so much I enjoyed it immensely. I like your point of view. Thank you for silence as it makes the video better by not talking about everything. Merci bon ami.

Great Video!! I really enjoyed watching it.

Awesome trip report bro you always do great with them!

Great Vlog Thank you. Steve

This is a beautiful station. I was there twice in 2006. We brought our Steam Engine, SPX-745, with her 4 car consist, there on Mardi Gras day for the grand opening of the Railroad Museum. The two center cars had three compartments each filled with Mardi Gras exhibits as a rolling museum. Then 6 months later in August of 2006 we went back to KC MO to bring her back to New Orleans. We were there for a couple weeks as we had to do an annual inspection and some repairs before we left. They did an awesome job of restoring the station. Besides the Amtrak station and the RR Museum there are a lot of retail stores restaurants and offices. They took a rundown huge eye sore and turned it into a restored work of art, that any town would be proud of.

I rode Amtrack from Livingston, Montana to Seattle , Washington in about '78. I had a sleeper that had a bigger bed. It was fantastic. I had a little boy who was rather rambunctious so it was perfect. We spent a lot of time watching the beautiful scenery. Our bed was perpendicular to the window and my room was huge.

This makes me want to train travel. I've never done it. Great video.

For a limey planning his first trips in your country this was a mine of information, no rubbish "musik" and just the right balance of commentary and silence, brilliant thanks

@SimplyRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. :)

Quel beau voyage et la gare de Kansas City est un vrai bijou. Merci pour la video

@russbear31

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We're very proud of Union Station in Kansas City. It's still one of the largest working train stations in the US. It was built by the same architect who designed Union Station in Chicago.

My family took a big trip in 1965, which included a ride on the Super Chief from Chicago to L.A. We had two rooms, one for my parents and one for me and my sister and brother. I wish I could remember more of the trip. We spent a great amount of time searching for tumble weeds, which seemed exotic to us New Englanders! I hope to experience train travel in Europe someday soon. Thanks for the great video. New subscriber.

The real fun of being on a train is to stand at the doorway for a while. Brings back memories of when I used to do that (ie when I used to travel by train a lot)

32:28 Washing the sleeper's windows. The last time I took the Southwest Chief, from San Bernardino to Chicago in 1979, they washed the exterior of the entire train at Albuquerque during the 40-minute (I think) stop. How times have changed!

@squalli1297

3 жыл бұрын

During the 50's & 60's, (dinosaur age) for Super Chief & El Capitan trains- a machine would wash all windows during the Albuquerque stop which was a highlight. Jewelry' still being sold. I've seen a few changes too!

You have the BEST train trips on youtube. Been riding trains since a toddler. LOVE trains!!!

Love the video! One quick note, traditional dining is currently “suspended” due to COVID. Supposedly it will come back as Amtrak gets more passengers. We’ll have to see.

@bwcbiz

3 жыл бұрын

They were already in the process of phasing out traditional dining east of Chicago before COVID. So don't hold your breath.

@ronclark9724

3 жыл бұрын

@RoadhogTime13 Unfortunately the last previous Amtrak CEO was a former airline CEO, who has introduced Amtrak to airline preprepared meals killing the American railroad diner. We wonder whether Amtrak Joe will reinstitute the great American railroad diner after this pandemic. Truth be told, Amtrak can't afford $30 an hour diner UNION help. Well, not Amtrak riders who balk at paying so much for Waffle House food. Amtrak diner was not Gordon Ramsay's fine dining. The sleepers prices are also so much more due to the high costs of diner food, but here is the rub, we didn't see the sleepers prices fall when they shut down the diner... Simply put, this preprepared airline food is a cost saving matter, better to pay a dozen cooks in a warehouse kitchen and distribute box meals than it is to pay hundreds of diner employees on the trains...

@minniemouska4320

3 жыл бұрын

If Amtrak brought back the old time train cross country on just one route I bet people would flock to it. Those waitersin the dining cars were consummate professionals! The food was excellent and also the service.Also, working on The train brought jobs to so many African American men, who could provide a steady income for their families and a retirement pension in old age.

@abthepilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@minniemouska4320 I would love to see a significant increase in service too. But one has to remember that Amtrak was formed due to the vast majority of independent railroad passenger service with amazing service levels, losing copious amounts of money. There were many reasons for this but lack of service wasn’t one of them. I think the better option would be for an independent operator such as The Rocky Mountaineer to start a high dollar, long distance service. The other issue with Amtrak trying this is being it’s the quasi-government service that it is. Although the idea has merit if the idea can be related to Via as they haves something similar going with their Prestige class. I don’t know how or if that would work with Amtrak, but it might be worth a try.

@robertp.wainman4094

3 жыл бұрын

@RoadhogTime13 Agree - eating in a proper dining car on a train is a real highlight!

I watched your trip through the Appalachian mountains last night. In fact I forgot about the time change so it was early this morning. 🙃. It was beautiful. I really want to take another train trip before I can't.

Well this helps. Seriously, when your expectation of train travel is set by Bing Crosby and company singing "Snow, snow, snow" or Cary Grant nailing Eva Marie Saint in the club car, it's good to have a hard-reset like this.

I enjoyed that , thanks from Scotland !!!!

Thibault, Great job! Great videos

This is the most comprehensive video on this train I've seen. Awesome! The one thing kinda made me sad is to see everything almost empty. The experience would be different in normal times I think. I really want people to come out go places like before.

This is an amazing video! I have family on my Dad's side who reside out in Arizona and I have been contemplating on visiting them for Thanksgiving. Your Amtrak video has given me the most accurate information on what to expect riding from Chicago to Arizona.

Nice catch of SC44 number 4601 with a viewliner baggage right behind it. 4:40 I managed to see engine 156 on the California Zephyr entering Moffat Tunnel back in 2016

The dining cars were awesome! Hopefully Amtrak will bring them back after Covid. I usually bring a power strip in the sleeper car. Great video!

loved this video, thanks.

Amazing video as always 😊👍👍

Very informative.Thank you.

Thanks, Mike, Good footage :)

My wife and I took the SW Chief from Santa Fe to Chicago a couple years ago, followed by the Capitol Limited to Pittsburgh. We did a roomette for the first half and a room for the second. (We were getting in on a Monday morning and wanted the space and personal shower so that we could get ready and roll right into work. Amtrak, being Amtrak, we were two hours late anyways.) Overall, I preferred the roomette. It was nice to have your own bathroom and a little space to move around in the room (There is no floor space in a roomette with 2 people), but I just could not get comfortable either on that couch or the little chair. Meanwhile, I found the roomette seats very comfortable. Plus, there's the price difference. If we did a similar trip today with our daughter, we'd have to get a room, but if you only have two people (who are OK playing footsie for the whole trip), get a roomette.

@markroberts6491

3 жыл бұрын

Sean. Have to agree. We did SW Chief from Kansas City to Chicago in 2017 and the roomette was more than adequate. For a longer trip, (under non-Covid conditions!), I would consider a bedroom but cost/quality does become a factor. Enjoyed the video but you get on an Amtrak long distance service at your peril re timekeeping. The freight companies have always had control of scheduling as they own the infrastructure. The best bit of our trip, though the boss doesn't agree with me, was watching all the freight traffic from the observation car. The hilarious dining room steward was another highlight.

@Kansasavation

3 жыл бұрын

I have touching it from Lawrence to Chicago

@alvintexas5859

3 жыл бұрын

You're lucky you were only 2 hours late.

I've really enjoyed watching your videos, Simply Railway. I especially like how you have planned ahead to include footage of and from other 'railfans'! I also appreciate your reminders to tip and the overall positive vibe yet still acknowledge the downfalls and failures. It's heartwarming to this old woman (who enjoyed numerous rail excursions in the past) to see the younger generation embrace rail travel and sharing your adventures. It's almost like being there again- without being subjected to eating that pre-prepped food. It looked pretty bad, and for the price it is inexcusable.

Great video! I rode Amtrak for the first time back in September, taking the Capitol Limited and Empire Builder from Pittsburgh to East Glacier and back (coach both ways). I enjoyed it so much that I ordered Kato's N scale Superliner starter set while I was out in Montana so it would be waiting for me when I got back. They're fantastic models! Wish I could be out riding the rails again, but I think I'll wait for COVID to ease up a bit before then.

Loved the trip!

Loved this - thanks 🤩🤩

I rode it 2 years ago on a 25 day trip in roommet. Was just before end of dining cars, food was good, over priced if not in sleeper. AAA and AMTRAK made the arrangements, tours, hotels and most transfers included. A GREAT TRIP 👍 🙀🚂🚉

Very well done on this video I like your positive feedback and you're very truthful feedback thank you for the great compliments of my beautiful state of New Mexico happy future trips my friend 🤟🤟🤙🤙👍👍👊👏

I took train number 3 and 4 the southwest chief. It was a great experience. When Covid-19 restrictions are lifted...... I’ll be catching train number 3 back home to Southern California.

Great video !!

When we were there in 2006 with our steam engine they were installing the overhead walk way. It lead to a shopping area and a really great BBQ and Steak restaurant. Our whole group celebrated with me and my wife for our 48th wedding anniversary.

I did this Amtrak trip twice from Chicago. And just slept on the regular seat overnight. I loved my trip.

Great video! Keep up the awesome work!

Very nice, I have an HO scale Kato 156, definitely a nice locomotive.

I have done this journey twice Syracuse to Flagstaff and Buffalo to Flagstaff and then flagstaff to Syracuse. It was awesome every time, in coach class.

Best train video !

I prefer your subtitles to commentary Thibault. When you wander into franglais though, it can sometimes be amusing and charming 😀😀😀

@ernestgalvan9037

3 жыл бұрын

I love the ‘franglais’!!!

What an extraordinary adventure! Last year my wife and I took our first Amtrak surfliner from San Diego to Santa Barbara for an overnight and then back to San Diego,. We really enjoyed the experience though I have to agree with you on the ambience of modern train travel versus what once was. Salutations for venturing in another country, I am scared to travel to Europe but would love to see many countries there. Thanks for your in depth review of tour travel. Hope you and your companion had a great time touring America.

Nice to see an Amtrak video made during the pandemic, so we can see what's changed. Good job on that. I have been in roomettes on the Coast Starlight and California Zephyr many times, but not this year so far. Tip: If your room table isn't level (most aren't due to their age and design), you can wedge something into the slot underneath it to bring it up to level. One tiny correction: The sleeper cars are always at one end of the train or the other, but they can be either at the front or at the back. It just depends on how the train was put together.

Good beer choice with lunch

@SimplyRailway

3 жыл бұрын

Lol right. ;)

oh wow!! your videos are awesome!

The oranges and yogurt look sensational!

Nice!!!!!! Í love trains

Ahhhhhhh, Que Belleza, no se si algún día podré ir a los EEUU, el día que pueda ir me recorrere el país por AMTRAK, Un abrazo grande para todos ustedes en familia, Dios bendiga a AMTRAK, saludos cordiales desde la Bella Ciudad de Medellín, Colombia.

Love the rail runner aka GO trains

Great video

When I went on the Coast Starlight in March 2020, P42 130 Phase II was not leading, but trailing and it awesome

The burgers on the SWC... Are absolutely AMAZING, I swear I talk about that burger every freaking day lol. It was 2014 when I had it. I hope they get dinning service back up soon💜

I have had power outlet issues everywhere with Amtrak, especially Chicago station (that was in 2008-2012 when I had to make some long journeys). Formed the habit of carrying a three -outlet extension cord in my laptop bag. At stations, people would walk up and ask if they could use the spare outlet on my cord. Made lots of friends!

Thank you for your wonderful trip across America. I am Japanese. For the first time this year, I got on the sleeper express Sunrise IZUMO. Sunrise Izumo is the only sleeper express in Japan today that you can ride for a small fee. In addition, there is only a cruise train that pays hundreds of thousands of yen. The Shinkansen killed all the many sleeper express trains that operated until the end of the 20th century. I hope Sunrise Izumo is driving forever. I was surprised to find out that you have the N gauge of KAKO. I live near the KATO's factory. I've been on the Metroliner 20 years ago. The locomotive was HHP-8, but unfortunately it has not been commercialized from KATO. I want to travel on Amtrack's Super Liner someday.

@TheWestlandgirl

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance.

I was once an interpretive guide for the US Park Service "Rails and Trails" program on the Capitol Limited. The Amtrak crew told us if Amtrak is less than one hour behind schedule it has priority over all other trains on the frieght railroads. If the delay exceeds one hour the frieght railroad dispatchers are under no obligation to give Amtrak any priority over their own frieght trains, meaning you could sit in a siding for hours.

great video bro

@thomaselers7416

3 жыл бұрын

Way too many ads 😴

yay 37 mins looking forward to this

wow, how did I not know that Kansas City Union Station was so grand, what a beautiful building. That neon Amtrak sign was so cool, I would love to see Amtrak adopt a Neo-Deco stylization in the future for their aesthetic

Parabéns pelas filmagens, com certeza aqui no Brasil curti está maravilhosa viagem 😄😄😄😄😄👍

This is such a nice video! I want to go to Flagstaff soon on this train!

These vids are a great idea to boost train travel, which we need desperately. If the number of passengers goes up, presumably the profit will help to fund greater amenities such as improved, modernized cars and traditional dining service!! That is one of the coolest things about traveling by train. We have met some very interesting people that way. Please keep up the great work here. I love your honesty and the final recap of likes and dislikes!

I took the Chicago to East glacier MT is was a bedroom. Then to Seattle after t two nights At the lodge. FANTASTIC travel adventure. plenty of room when the beds are made. Will now travel from NY to CA and back via a different route once this virus deal is over.

Wonderful review as always and the Southwest Chief is a special train for me. My earliest memory was when I was 4 years old and I saw the combined Super Chief/El Capitan at a grade crossing in my hometown of Pasadena, California. Until I moved out of California I would go down to the Pasadena station and see the train stop at the station on its way to Chicago. The Coach Baggage cars were not converted they were built that way because Amtrak planned to eliminate the baggage cars when the Superliners came online. An interesting note is that they originally had 78 seats on the upper level of the Coach-Baggage cars instead of 62 but after many complaints from people stuck in them for multiple days they converted them so they had the same seats are the regular coaches. Your observations about Amtrak employees are spot on. I have either had fantastic employees or poor employees that would be terminated if Amtrak was a normal company. Also, Amtrak's maintenance generally sucks. They do not take care of the equipment unless a state is paying to maintain the equipment.

@smokey1255

3 жыл бұрын

When I was an elementary school kid in Arcadia, CA in the 1950s most classrooms had a view of the elevated right of way of the Santa Fe main line east. What a joy to see the Chief, Super Chief, and El Capitan steam back or forth during the day. In those days they did use steam engines. It didn't matter what teacher was doing, passenger trains were more exciting. I wanted to ride on one so bad and still do.