I can't think of anything more awesome than sitting back in either the Observation car or your own roomette/bedroom & watching the snow falling as your train makes its way on its long-distance journey- just awesome, Mark. The Empire Builder is certainly a must - especially in winter traveling east to Chicago. Pleased to see you got to catch it given the recent problems in Chicago with the amount of snow - many long-distance trains were in fact canceled including another Amtrak train on my 'bucket list' the Calforian Zyphyer. I also think the Red Caps provide a great service for passengers. So pleased to see traditional dining has returned on the West Coast - hopefully, this will also happen on the East Coast - after all, who wants airline-style food when watching the beautiful countryside go past? An awesome train journey, Mark.
We were really lucky on this trip. All trains on this route were cancelled from the next day. Given that, and we flew into Seattle on one of the last Max-9 flights, and our upgrade to a presidential suite at the Hyatt in Chicago...we had one of the luckiest trips ever!
Very good! Nicely put together- good music, beautiful panoramic view of state to state and nature’s awesome natural beauty Empire Builder Train - I like it! Good BucketList of activities - Train Rides that is so different from the chaotic noise of airports and rushing passengers catching their flight. This train ride will be more of a luxurious experience for anyone who loves Rest and Relaxation. Good video!
Glad you went eastbound Mark in the winter, that way you guarantee seeing glacier national park in the daylight I’ve done the Empire builder many times. It’s a great run.
I like the amtrak empire builder alot i took coach from st Paul MN to Chicago i had lunch at the dining car it was worth it on Thursday May 25 2023 and I took the roomette from Chicago to st paul i had the amtrak steak along with the white chocolate blueberry cobbler cheesecake on May 30 2023 it was worth it i like the roomette alot I've yet to want to go out of town again on the amtrak in a roomette. Amtrak is awesome. Best regards Nikita.K
Guessing that part of town used to be better. StL (there to get to Empire Builder in Chicago, ) is in a simpler situation, Greyhound and Metro. Security turbed several away. Had been in Union Station, nearby, but was turned into commercial and now an aquarium. August. Rain in Montana. Traditional menu, if you go/leave Seattle, and you get the snack bar that goes/comes from Portland, in Spokane. Same in Southwest Chief at San Antonio. Traditional menu goes/comes to New Orleans. Snack bar to StL. White Castles option in snack bar (no beds or dining car) between STL and KCMO. JEF station is being remodeled. Temporary trailer til then.
It's the thru cars from/to the Texas eagle attached to the sunset limited that have traditional dining from lax to San Antonio on days the SL runs, and flex dining from San Antonio to chi. SL has traditional dining it's entire length from lax to nol. The chief goes from lax to Chicago a more northern route through Colorado, Kansas etc and no where near Texas.(Also has traditional dining it's full route)
@@TravelwithMarkIf you go to the designated spot for extra help with boarding, you and your suitcase can ride to your car. No charge, tips appreciated. They will help you up those awful, steep, ridiculously shallow train steps…
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I can't think of anything more awesome than sitting back in either the Observation car or your own roomette/bedroom & watching the snow falling as your train makes its way on its long-distance journey- just awesome, Mark. The Empire Builder is certainly a must - especially in winter traveling east to Chicago. Pleased to see you got to catch it given the recent problems in Chicago with the amount of snow - many long-distance trains were in fact canceled including another Amtrak train on my 'bucket list' the Calforian Zyphyer. I also think the Red Caps provide a great service for passengers. So pleased to see traditional dining has returned on the West Coast - hopefully, this will also happen on the East Coast - after all, who wants airline-style food when watching the beautiful countryside go past? An awesome train journey, Mark.
We were really lucky on this trip. All trains on this route were cancelled from the next day. Given that, and we flew into Seattle on one of the last Max-9 flights, and our upgrade to a presidential suite at the Hyatt in Chicago...we had one of the luckiest trips ever!
King Street Station was built in about 1905. It was restored in 2013
Very good! Nicely put together- good music, beautiful panoramic view of state to state and nature’s awesome natural beauty Empire Builder Train - I like it! Good BucketList of activities - Train Rides that is so different from the chaotic noise of airports and rushing passengers catching their flight. This train ride will be more of a luxurious experience for anyone who loves Rest and Relaxation. Good video!
Thank you
Glad you went eastbound Mark in the winter, that way you guarantee seeing glacier national park in the daylight
I’ve done the Empire builder many times. It’s a great run.
Thanks Nick. We were treated to some great weather (snow). Following days were all cancelled.
@@TravelwithMarktrue, as of right now, the train is scheduled to start rolling again today
I like the amtrak empire builder alot i took coach from st Paul MN to Chicago i had lunch at the dining car it was worth it on Thursday May 25 2023 and I took the roomette from Chicago to st paul i had the amtrak steak along with the white chocolate blueberry cobbler cheesecake on May 30 2023 it was worth it i like the roomette alot I've yet to want to go out of town again on the amtrak in a roomette. Amtrak is awesome. Best regards Nikita.K
It's a great experience. Our entire journey was 48 hours and we loved it
@TravelwithMark I like the roomette alot on my end it was like a 1st class experience on my end within back to st Paul. Best regards Nikita.K
I so hope to take this route in 2024. I’ve been on the Southwest Chief, the California Zephyr, and the Cardinal.
I've the South West Chief in Coach during Covid and the Zephyr in a bedroom. It's a tossup between the Zephyr and the Empire Builder in my opinion
i love your Amtrak video, I'm a Model Railroader, i have a beautiful HO Scale of Amtrak 308
Thank you Michael. Post a picture of your model!
@@TravelwithMark You said at 24.20 lol my bad.
I SAW YOUR TRAIN AT A CROSSING WEST OF WHITEFISH MT
Must have been during a snowstorm, correct?
Yes, it had @323 and @308 on the front
Did you see me, I was holding a iPhone and I was standing next to a big Rock
Unfortunately not, we were at breakfast at that time.
Do you have a link to your work, I can pin it in the description
ruclips.net/user/shortsDUAbR-WytUc
Mark, read "Nothing like it in the world" for history of transcontinental rail.
Thanks for the tip David, I just ordered it.
Nice video
Thanks
Dang once again no mention of Libby Montana.
Riding Amtrak to havre on the 21st
Hope you enjoy it. It will different than our mid-winter trip
Pretty soon I’m going on the empire builder, maybe Feb 3rd 2024 From whitefish Mt to havre and back!
When are you riding Empire builder again?
I'll let you know! Would be great to collaborate!
Guessing that part of town used to be better. StL (there to get to Empire Builder in Chicago, ) is in a simpler situation, Greyhound and Metro. Security turbed several away. Had been in Union Station, nearby, but was turned into commercial and now an aquarium.
August. Rain in Montana.
Traditional menu, if you go/leave Seattle, and you get the snack bar that goes/comes from Portland, in Spokane.
Same in Southwest Chief at San Antonio. Traditional menu goes/comes to New Orleans. Snack bar to StL. White Castles option in snack bar (no beds or dining car) between STL and KCMO.
JEF station is being remodeled. Temporary trailer til then.
It's the thru cars from/to the Texas eagle attached to the sunset limited that have traditional dining from lax to San Antonio on days the SL runs, and flex dining from San Antonio to chi. SL has traditional dining it's entire length from lax to nol. The chief goes from lax to Chicago a more northern route through Colorado, Kansas etc and no where near Texas.(Also has traditional dining it's full route)
You missed Minot ND
What is red cap service?
It's the baggage and passenger assistance service available at some Amtrak stations.
@@TravelwithMarkIf you go to the designated spot for extra help with boarding, you and your suitcase can ride to your car. No charge, tips appreciated. They will help you up those awful, steep, ridiculously shallow train steps…
@liannebedard5521 yes, those stairs are pretty awful if you have luggage or are mobility-challenged in any way. I wonder whose bright idea they were.
@@TravelwithMark some guy with very narrow feet…
@@TravelwithMark a very young GUY. The same genius who oversees jars that cannot be opened…
I really didnt understand what you said about shooting the Eagles. I hope it is by camera as is illegal otherwise.
Yes, of course by camera
Seattle should be ashamed of itself for allowing the city to become that bad.
Nice vid' what month was the trip..?
January 2024