Trips like yours are exactly why Amtrak long distance services are necessary. They do something planes can’t do and that’s link smaller towns to larger cities.
I never even thought of using Amtrak before this trip, flights are so much cheaper in Dallas and it really adds up when having to buy 5 tickets. Plus, the Heartland Flyer just got approved for an expansion into Kansas to meet up with the Southwest Chief. That will add a ton more options (not till 2029 though)
@@NooksBackpack They say for every $1 you invest in public transit you get $4 back. I think you and your family demonstrated that beautifully when you ate and explored locally in Fort Worth! Arguably couldn't have happened driving or flying. Pretty inspirational!
I am so happy to see more Heartland Flyer videos on RUclips!! Back like 1.5-2 years ago there was only one or two and now I see six or seven pop up when I search for it. Were they okay with you filming in the Cafe Car? I've heard some people on staff have had issues with that before. One of these days I'll take it. Just got to get to OKC first (it's a shame it doesn't service Oklahoma stops from other major cities. At least there are Southwest Chief plan expansions coming in a few years though!! While not quite a win for OK, a great win for KS!). Going to Fort Worth via Amtrak and connecting via Texrail to DFW sounds so much more fun than flying into it.
This was our first time on it but it was great. It's certainly showing its age but to get a cheap, direct flight out of Dallas it's perfect. I was just watching a video the other day with all the planned additions to Amtrak over the next several years, I'm already planning some trips! :D No one said anything about filming, but I try to be pretty discrete and keep my phone away from folks faces.
I grew up in Ardmore, OK! The "museum" there is quite limited, but it is neat.
Trips like yours are exactly why Amtrak long distance services are necessary. They do something planes can’t do and that’s link smaller towns to larger cities.
I never even thought of using Amtrak before this trip, flights are so much cheaper in Dallas and it really adds up when having to buy 5 tickets.
Plus, the Heartland Flyer just got approved for an expansion into Kansas to meet up with the Southwest Chief. That will add a ton more options (not till 2029 though)
@@NooksBackpack They say for every $1 you invest in public transit you get $4 back. I think you and your family demonstrated that beautifully when you ate and explored locally in Fort Worth! Arguably couldn't have happened driving or flying. Pretty inspirational!
I am so happy to see more Heartland Flyer videos on RUclips!! Back like 1.5-2 years ago there was only one or two and now I see six or seven pop up when I search for it. Were they okay with you filming in the Cafe Car? I've heard some people on staff have had issues with that before.
One of these days I'll take it. Just got to get to OKC first (it's a shame it doesn't service Oklahoma stops from other major cities. At least there are Southwest Chief plan expansions coming in a few years though!! While not quite a win for OK, a great win for KS!). Going to Fort Worth via Amtrak and connecting via Texrail to DFW sounds so much more fun than flying into it.
This was our first time on it but it was great. It's certainly showing its age but to get a cheap, direct flight out of Dallas it's perfect.
I was just watching a video the other day with all the planned additions to Amtrak over the next several years, I'm already planning some trips! :D
No one said anything about filming, but I try to be pretty discrete and keep my phone away from folks faces.
I’m excited to see where you guys go next! Maybe I’ll see you 🤔
The water park is were they filmed parts of the Movie "Logan's Run."
My grandma is going to take me on this trip
Enjoy! Sit on the West side of the train (right side going to Texas) for the best views
Your description of the park was not nice.I.thought it was nice and it had sitting areas gardens.
Sorry it came out that way, I really liked the gardens. I didn’t know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised.