This is a great trip! A great memory of a grandchild and grad father! If only I had taken such a trip with my grandpa. Now its too late...may be in another life!
If you not gonna be in a massive rush to get someplace the same day, then taking the train is the luxury, leisurely way to make your travels. Wether it's a 2 or 3 day journey enjoy it, you see more down there from the train cos you don't see nothing much from up there in a plane. Happy travels!
My wife had a terrible experience flying American recently. I told her that if it's within our budget I'll gladly pay for a cabin on a train next time we need to travel.
Thank you so much for making this! I'm taking my kids to Chicago on the Texas Eagle for Christmas this year and they loved to see what we were about to get into!!
In June 2017, I'm Planning To Take My Family To Chicago On The Amtrak Texas Eagle. We'll Start On The Dart From Carrollton To Dallas, & From There We'll Transfer To The Amtrak. I Enjoyed The Video.
I've travel on Amtrak train (even former private RR Company before Amtrak merged) for 50 years. So, I go once (sometime twice) a year across the country as I love it and no matter if on time or delays.
Just took the ride from Longview to Dallas and return. We loved it except for the east bound train was 4 hour late getting to Union Station. Thanks for the video....huggs...captjack
In 2017 my husband and I are taking Amtrak Eagle 3, Chicago to LA and back. We're booking thru the Amtrak Customer Service, at 62/63 we're retired so our schedules are flexible enough to take advantage of 'senior' and other deals offered for the trip. Two guys both 6'4", a roomette with meals included, 3 days there, one overnight in a hotel in LA [not interested in seeing the town] and three days back. GREAT video, thanks for breakfast and hope you enjoyed your visit to Chicago, my hometown!!
I hope you a great trip to LA.. You can take the Texas eagle to San Antonio where it meets the Sunset Limited and joins up with a portion of that train and continues west to LA..
Ey, I wanna go to this train, really soon asap at 18, right now i'm 16, but really soon asap, ima hop on this train to travel to Atlanta from my city, Houston, real soon, Blessings from houston, Mario, Ciao Ciao
We learned a lot making this video. The Amtrak Texas Eagle trip will be much faster starting next summer (2017) when the high speed rail is completed between St. Louis and Chicago. Top speed will be 110 MPH.
You arrived today's date last year! Thanks for sharing your ride, I hope to do the same this year :) How much was it total trip per person? Were you able to get off the train during stops? Cool camera btw ;)
Great video! I have traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area in California all the way to Chicago (and back again) on Amtrak (taking the cross-country California Zephyr route) twice during my lifetime to date. It took 48 hours, with two overnights in the sleeping car. But, I have never traveled to Chicago from Texas (or anywhere in the south) before, so I thank you for your beautiful video! I agree with your sentiments about the dining car and observation car by the way. :) For future reference: if you stay in the sleeping car, all of your meals in the dining car are included in your ticket purchase! You will still have to buy food and drinks from the snack bar with your own money though. I hope you enjoyed your trip! Cheers!
Nice video! You were going through St Louis Missouri on Jun 12, 2016 (My birthday!) and I was on the Southwest Chief heading for Chicago on the same day!
I wonder if some of this video is out of sequence, or perhaps shows part of the return trip as if it were part of the first trip (Dallas to Chicago)? The video shows crossing the Mississippi with the bridge girders visible, although the direction of travel is not too apparent, then the video again says the the Mississippi is being crossed, but the Gateway Arch is on the right and the train is coming into the city of St Louis, which would only happen if travelling west, not east. So I think there were errors in the editing......
Actually, instead of making a left at Poplar Bluff, Missouri and coming north on Union Pacific's Desoto Subdivision, they went straight and came north on Union Pacific's Chester subdivision through Dupo, Illinois and went west on the Macarthur Bridge in to St. Louis which left the train facing the wrong direction. As a side note, they actually crossed the Mississippi River twice to get to St. Louis. Once in Chester, Illinois and once again in East St. Louis, Illinois When they left St. Louis they had to make a maneuver called "Wye" the train by backing up the way they came in to Union Pacific's Lesperance street rail yard and going back east across the Macarthur bridge and north on the Springfield subdivision towards Chicago.
I honestly think the fare paid for the sleeper train can buy a lie-flat business class seat in a 787-8 on American Airline... but the experience itself is worth a try at least.
No matter how good the trains look, they don't compare to European train in speed. Its a shame that America didn't give a damn to the development and improvement of railways over the years. They were always in favour of super highways ignoring the fact that travelling by train can be as much comfortable and enjoyable if the speed matches up to their European cousins.
Sure speed is nice but traveling by trains out here in America is more about the experience and the scenery. People who needs to get somewhere in a hurry will just take a plane.
Agree, the train trip is a part of the adventure on a vacation on a cross country trip, you want speed take a plane. High speed trains are fine for quick trips between cities that are close, like Washington D.C. and New York.
Well most of Europe was destroyed in ww2 so their infrastructure is a lot newer. Let us never be like Europe...although many of our leaders worship them and want us to be just like them.
The french toast sounds delicious. Do they have vegetarian food options for lunch and dinner ? I have relatives in Dallas and I live near Chicago. Was thinking of doing this trip some day instead of flying.
Were the Meals decent? I went on an amtrak train from Montreal,Canada to NYC aboard the adirondack the journey was 11 hours and the only food availvable was fast food like burgers and hotdogs. nothing really filling..
I have anxiety about my trip! It’s just like riding in a car right? I know most people think this might sound crazy, but any tips on how to relax on my ride? Nothing to worry about right!!?
Haley Garrett you can bring loads of luggage into the Texas Eagle. I believe it's 2 x 24kilos per person. Also you'd allowed a carry on bag too. More than enough luggage allowance
This is a great trip! A great memory of a grandchild and grad father! If only I had taken such a trip with my grandpa. Now its too late...may be in another life!
You’ve got such a cool granddad! You’re lucky to have these special memories.
If you not gonna be in a massive rush to get someplace the same day, then taking the train is the luxury, leisurely way to make your travels.
Wether it's a 2 or 3 day journey enjoy it, you see more down there from the train cos you don't see nothing much from up there in a plane.
Happy travels!
That is the truth.
I flew from Toledpo to Las Vegas. You really don't see much from 35,000 feet.
My wife had a terrible experience flying American recently. I told her that if it's within our budget I'll gladly pay for a cabin on a train next time we need to travel.
Thank you so much for making this! I'm taking my kids to Chicago on the Texas Eagle for Christmas this year and they loved to see what we were about to get into!!
I took a train trip from Miami to Los Angeles 3 1/2 days was beautiful experience
I live in Dallas too. I'm going to do this trip in the summer. I can't wait.
In June 2017, I'm Planning To Take My Family To Chicago On The Amtrak Texas Eagle. We'll Start On The Dart From Carrollton To Dallas, & From There We'll Transfer To The Amtrak. I Enjoyed The Video.
Safer then flying but costly!
Actually it's a little cheaper than a flight I'm pretty sure.
@@hemprope4326 not for a room i think
America's Railroad. Thanks for sharing!
I've travel on Amtrak train (even former private RR Company before Amtrak merged) for 50 years. So, I go once (sometime twice) a year across the country as I love it and no matter if on time or delays.
Ken McCann I fully agree with you. It's not about getting to your destination but it's about the experience that you have while riding the train.
Love your vid...hope to do a trip with my sons and grandchildren in the future...make another from Dallas
Just took the ride from Longview to Dallas and return. We loved it except for the east bound train was 4 hour late getting to Union Station. Thanks for the video....huggs...captjack
I plan to take the train from Dallas to Chicago again this summer. I hope the rail improvements in Illinois help us arrive on time.
Hello! I just waited on you at Pizzeria Uno! I'm so glad that I found your video.
Great video. Glad you enjoyed your trip! Nice folks.
Very Nice Experience I Always Love Riding In Overnight Amtraks! Glad To see You Guys Like It Too!!
greetings. very nice video. i love trains thanks for sharing.
In 2017 my husband and I are taking Amtrak Eagle 3, Chicago to LA and back. We're booking thru the Amtrak Customer Service, at 62/63 we're retired so our schedules are flexible enough to take advantage of 'senior' and other deals offered for the trip. Two guys both 6'4", a roomette with meals included, 3 days there, one overnight in a hotel in LA [not interested in seeing the town] and three days back. GREAT video, thanks for breakfast and hope you enjoyed your visit to Chicago, my hometown!!
Sean Bolden
Thanks for that, my bad BUT hey I'm over 60, retired and ALLOWED to screw things up a bit :)
I hope you a great trip to LA.. You can take the Texas eagle to San Antonio where it meets the Sunset Limited and joins up with a portion of that train and continues west to LA..
Thanks for the ride. I enjoyed the trip.
Ey, I wanna go to this train, really soon asap at 18, right now i'm 16, but really soon asap, ima hop on this train to travel to Atlanta from my city, Houston, real soon,
Blessings from houston,
Mario, Ciao Ciao
It is a great way to travel if you have lots of time.
@@michaelthompson9564 I'm 16 too. You bet your ass I wanna try riding this.
Have you made the trip yet?
Love the t-shirts.
But why? I mean….
great Video .... Like it . Hope to avail the ride one day ... once again thanks for sharing
very nice train ride. I love it
We learned a lot making this video. The Amtrak Texas Eagle trip will be much faster starting next summer (2017) when the high speed rail is completed between St. Louis and Chicago. Top speed will be 110 MPH.
You arrived today's date last year! Thanks for sharing your ride, I hope to do the same this year :) How much was it total trip per person? Were you able to get off the train during stops? Cool camera btw ;)
Great video! I have traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area in California all the way to Chicago (and back again) on Amtrak (taking the cross-country California Zephyr route) twice during my lifetime to date. It took 48 hours, with two overnights in the sleeping car. But, I have never traveled to Chicago from Texas (or anywhere in the south) before, so I thank you for your beautiful video! I agree with your sentiments about the dining car and observation car by the way. :) For future reference: if you stay in the sleeping car, all of your meals in the dining car are included in your ticket purchase! You will still have to buy food and drinks from the snack bar with your own money though. I hope you enjoyed your trip! Cheers!
Nice video! You were going through St Louis Missouri on Jun 12, 2016 (My birthday!) and I was on the Southwest Chief heading for Chicago on the same day!
cool video! My wife and I will be riding the train from Poplar Bluff, Mo. to Chicago soon.
I love the observation car. Do you just look for open seats or do you have them assigned?
Cheese only on your omelet, no other condiments ??? And started in San Antonio??
CALEB You will remember this for a long time &your g-pa,will as well.
I also love how your g'son talking so much
Kalib you the man for giving your g'pa this memory
How comfortable is it to sleep in these cars?
I had a hard time sleeping in the coach. Next time might spend the extra money for a roomette.
Buen video me motiva viajar tambien en tren Gracias
I wonder if some of this video is out of sequence, or perhaps shows part of the return trip as if it were part of the first trip (Dallas to Chicago)? The video shows crossing the Mississippi with the bridge girders visible, although the direction of travel is not too apparent, then the video again says the the Mississippi is being crossed, but the Gateway Arch is on the right and the train is coming into the city of St Louis, which would only happen if travelling west, not east. So I think there were errors in the editing......
Actually, instead of making a left at Poplar Bluff, Missouri and coming north on Union Pacific's Desoto Subdivision, they went straight and came north on Union Pacific's Chester subdivision through Dupo, Illinois and went west on the Macarthur Bridge in to St. Louis which left the train facing the wrong direction. As a side note, they actually crossed the Mississippi River twice to get to St. Louis. Once in Chester, Illinois and once again in East St. Louis, Illinois When they left St. Louis they had to make a maneuver called "Wye" the train by backing up the way they came in to Union Pacific's Lesperance street rail yard and going back east across the Macarthur bridge and north on the Springfield subdivision towards Chicago.
shut the fuck up, loser.
SWEET DADDY Why would they do it that way? I would think that they would send the train the most direct route into St Louis.
I honestly think the fare paid for the sleeper train can buy a lie-flat business class seat in a 787-8 on American Airline... but the experience itself is worth a try at least.
No matter how good the trains look, they don't compare to European train in speed. Its a shame that America didn't give a damn to the development and improvement of railways over the years. They were always in favour of super highways ignoring the fact that travelling by train can be as much comfortable and enjoyable if the speed matches up to their European cousins.
Sure speed is nice but traveling by trains out here in America is more about the experience and the scenery. People who needs to get somewhere in a hurry will just take a plane.
Agree, the train trip is a part of the adventure on a vacation on a cross country trip, you want speed take a plane. High speed trains are fine for quick trips between cities that are close, like Washington D.C. and New York.
Well most of Europe was destroyed in ww2 so their infrastructure is a lot newer. Let us never be like Europe...although many of our leaders worship them and want us to be just like them.
I will take the Constitution and Freedom over high speed trains. 50% income tax and qua-say Socialism pays for the fancy trains.
The trains in Europe are more for work than leisure. But I would have to agree.
You had crossing the Mississippi River BEFORE arriving in STL ??
The french toast sounds delicious. Do they have vegetarian food options for lunch and dinner ? I have relatives in Dallas and I live near Chicago. Was thinking of doing this trip some day instead of flying.
Adithya Ramachandran yes they do. You can view menus at Amtrak.com. Along with any other info you might need.
Literally Shelton from the Big Bang Theory
I agree!!!!
I wish people rode Amtrak more. It's cheaper than flying and you don't have all the tight security.
Also can you shower and do laundry on this car?
5:42 There a sign that says ''Empire Builder'' empire builder is not the texas eagle!
Shon Ingel it's an advertisement for the empire builder
Were the Meals decent? I went on an amtrak train from Montreal,Canada to NYC aboard the adirondack the journey was 11 hours and the only food availvable was fast food like burgers and hotdogs. nothing really filling..
The food in the dining car was really good and reasonably priced. They do have fast food in the snack bar on the first level of the observation car.
Ty
I have anxiety about my trip! It’s just like riding in a car right? I know most people think this might sound crazy, but any tips on how to relax on my ride? Nothing to worry about right!!?
nice
I thought breakfast and dinner is free...
Only if you book a sleeper car.
I wish that you would have skipped the annoyingly distracting music track. the vid was good so that earns a "thumbs up." thank you for posting.
Great footage.. just a pity the background music was so loud in the mix, it started to become a distraction
I’m considering this since flying isn’t much of an option now..
These cars are 85 not 120 feet long!
By any chance motion sickness
How much luggage are you able to take?
Haley Garrett you can bring loads of luggage into the Texas Eagle. I believe it's 2 x 24kilos per person. Also you'd allowed a carry on bag too. More than enough luggage allowance
Nice video. Just one correction; each car is 85 feet long.
super man
100%
Unfortunately Dallas Union Station is a DUMP!
Grandson seems forced to do this
Carry a big gun in Chiraq
Get rid of the background music! It’s annoying! Thanks