Since the pandemic I’ve been showing my daughter (special needs adult but like 4 years old) your videos. She LOVES them and every day now asks me if we can do this. She’s even shown my ex and I a suitcase in the shops she wants to use on the train! Even if we can never go I’d like to thank you for these and the enjoyment and knowledge you’ve given us. @Grounded Life Travel
the train has local services for a quick turn around trip, just so she can enjoy the train and not get overly stimulated or fatigued. There are special fares for differently abled people and care givers. Good Luck and buy her that suitcase.
I love your videos I'll keep on with the good work on the train vacations. I love all the couples and special yah to the freshly alath and and moments and at the top of it and event in the pin house just. Fabulous keep up the good work many blessings to you.
I've just started traveling by train after years of wishing for the chance. Years ago I took the train from Chicago to Minneapolis and knew that Amtrak was going to be my preferred method of travel, but it wasn't until this year that I could make that a reality. In the past half year I've traveled several times between my home town of Fort Worth and Grand Rapids via Chicago. It's amazing how each trip is the same but also very different, depending on the staff. It's always a great trip, don't get me wrong, but one particular trip was just outstanding all because of the sleeping car attendant. Now I'm planning more trips this summer and next fall. Your videos have been a huge help and inspiration.
A question from your loyal listener: Does the RUclips algorithm care what speed I listen to your videos? Does it hurt your algorithm score if I listen at 2x speed? A happy viewer.
I just did a coach trip from NC to Newark, NJ i loved it immensely but it was thanks to u guys videos i did it at all, now its gonna be my primary source of travel
Having travelled on the magnificent VIA RAIL's "The Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver, I enjoyed your video on this train. It was an accurate assessment. I'm thinking of trying AMTRAK across the USA. Thanks
Please do... During this summer I finally ticked off my bucket list the Canadian, Toronto to Vancouver... Next year I anticipate ticking off the Ocean, Montreal to Halifax...
really like how you are writing little notes on where you are ,rio grande river, where your going . made it better for viewers. love the food too. thank you so much for your vides.
@@BoratWanksta Fort Worth is where Amtrak services the train, refuels the diesel tanks and refilsl the water tanks. Not Dallas... Fort Worth also has a siding to park the Heartland Flyer a few hours as well...
I love the Heartland Flyer. Even though I live in CT, I've been on it three times and hope to go on it in 3-4 weeks. I have been surprised at how nice some of the scenery was.
Love the train! But our room was so dirty! No blankets! No coffee! Porter only made one pot of coffee! Be aware of the train whistle all night, they put first class right next to engine!
I've watched your scenic, entertaining & informative video no fewer than 8x since you premiered it. I rarely comment but enjoy reading others' comments. Mostly I watch your video journeys on my TV set. I ❤❤❤❤ your chemistry, your love for rail travel, all the amazing room tours and, oh yah, how you really eat and enjoy your food. Allie, because of you, I always add mango syrup to my unsweetened iced tea whenever I visit the Metropolitan Lounge at Moynihan Train Hall.👍🏼 Rob, I so enjoy how you not only enjoy every bite of a juicy burger or steak, but you seem to worship it on your plate. I'm a burger-lovin' gal.👍🏼 From both of you I've learned to buy a pizza pie AND a serving of pasta so that I can have a dipping bread.😀 So many of your well-produced vids are my faves. Most recently ... your beautiful Italian itinerary by rail and those gorgeous homes and hotel rooms. The digs in (I forget the spelling but here goes) Monopoli was AMAZING! As a huge Canada fan, I'm enjoying replays of your videos aboard The Canadian. Well done👌🏻🫶🏼
Digging this one folks! The Sunset Limited is my home line for the Houston to San Antonio trips. Appreciate you covering it and what happens while in SA in thr wee hours of the morning.
Usually the southbound Texas Eagle arrives, and then a few hours later the eastbound or westbound Sunset Limited arrives. Two cars, a sleeper and a coach are shunted either heading northbound to the Texas Eagle or westbound to the Sunset Limited. The northbound Texas Eagle doesn't head northbound until after dawn whereas the Sunset Limited heads off as soon as the shunting is done. Usually the last two cars on the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle are the two cars shunted...
My one observation riding the Texas Eagle from Chicago to Dallas (and back) was the incessant blowing of the whistle (horn) approaching crossings. It's especially annoying when your car is close to the locomotive. If I knew how to do it, I would always opt for the car closet to the end of the train. But despite this annoyance, I find train travel far more relaxing than flying or driving. My bride & I will be traveling in July via Amtrak - Windsor CT -> Springfield MA -> Chicago (Lake Shore Ltd); Chicago -> New Orleans via City of New Orleans; New Orleans -> Washington DC (Crescent); Washington DC back to Windsor CT (Northeast Regional). I'm already pondering the next excursion after that.
I'm going on my first Amtrak trip in a couple of weeks. Roomette on 2/4 legs. I've watched multiple of your videos, but just trying to do my final preps and wondered if you had any suggestions. Houston to LA (roomette), LA to Flagstaff (coach) - bus to Williams/GC Train/GC stay x 2.5 nights, Flagstaff to Chicago (coach), Chicago to New Orleans (roomette), New Orleans to Houston. My husband has travelled Amtrak before, I haven't. He wants me to travel with 1 bag - like my backpack and that's it - which I'm a bit nervous about.
Will be out there soon. For spring break I am taking our son on the Eagle, Coast Starlight and Empire Builder, for a big loop train adventure. Bedrooms on the two long legs and a roomette on the Starlight. Starting and ending in Chicago. 😊
They have had delays before... Since they plan and book their Amtrak journeys with a day's padding and a layover when making train connections, they don't fret when their train is very late... They see it as another free meal and a free extended train journey...
I just took my first Amtrak ride. After doing my research I found the best way was to FLY to San Francisco and take Amtrak back East. It was a four day trip and overall a great experience.
Y'all are the best! Love your travel/train vids...an Amtrak tour/ ride is o e of my bucket list items to work towards...but I can enjoy vicariously via y'alls travels 💯👍
thank you for these awesome videos. for year probably decades I have wanted to be on the train on christmas eve. you know, experience the special night on the "Christmas train." This year I did it, but there is no bedrooms available. I got a roomette from Cincinnati to Los Angeles and I was wondering if I should request the accessible room? I have bad arthritis and who knows how bad it will be with colder weather? Any suggestions?
I love these long videos because we get to see so many states and the beautiful scenery! I've done the St Louis to Chicago leg a few times and look forward to that again.
Love traveling with you both. Thank you for making my retired life a happy one!! I do take trips on Amtrak and now feel I will be doing some longer trips!
Keep in mind Amtrak has been refurbishing rolling stock and locomotives lately, even those that have suffered a derailment. There are rumors by the end of 2024, or early 2025 Amtrak desires to expand with a few more trains. Chicago to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Borealis is done, a Miami to Chicago train most likely with a sleeper and a coach shunting from one of the Silver trains in Washington DC to Chicago joining the Capitol Limited, and a New Orleans to Mobile train with connections DAILY on the Sunset Limited to LA. The Superliner rolling stock coming from the Capitol Limited which would get Viewliner and Amfleet II rolling stock. Amtrak has extra Viewliner and Amfleet cars presently, but not extra Superliner cars to expand Sunset Limited to a DAILY service without converting the Capitol Limited... The entire SOUTH from California to Washington DC desire a DAILY Sunset Limited with connections to the daily Crescent, if not the City of New Orleans... As for me, I desire to bring back the Burlington Texas Zephyr, Houston to Denver thru Dallas-Ft. Worth, Amarillo, and Colorado Springs... Amtrak is being criminal not having a daily train from Denver to Colorado Springs and Dallas to Houston. Better DAILY services for Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, and Houston. CRIMINAL...
@@ronclark9724looks like you said that in one breath. Love it. Thanks for the info. I think since air travel may go solar. Many may be reluctant to fly, until its fool proof. (No pun intended) So Amtrak is preparing for that...GO AMTRAK...
The scenery in this video was simply stunning! I loved how you took the time to showcase the different landscapes and attractions of Los Angeles. Like and support from MP.
I took the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2003. I've taken the City of New Orleans a few times. Now I finally live where there's an Amtrak station. I'm definitely bummed about Amtrak removing the dining car from the City of New Orleans and the Crescent. That was always one of the highlights of my rail travel.
Enjoyed the trip video. Rode this train last Oct. Unfortunately SSL was late into San Antonio and we were bused to Longview Texas. Made it Chicago on time. Menu is much better on SSL train than micro meal on TE22. Thanks for great trip. Pasta & meatballs are very good. And the choc brownies are great too.
Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. I loved the video, didn’t get bored (no f/f), and you are both more than pleasant people. I am a relatively new Amtrak devotee. I have ridden the Texas Eagle/Sunset limited seven times in the past 18 months, but only between Los Angeles and Tucson. These trains only run at night and therefore have no meals or food service ( unless they run very late into the next morning ). A roomette would be impractical for such a short trip with no amenities. Thanks to you I can experience them vicariously. One question: What is your favorite way to pass time on the train other than, of course, eating, filming, sightseeing?
After departing El Paso, TX heading eastbound, the train will change from Mountain time to Central time. I travel from El Paso to Chicago on the Texas Eagle back in 2010.
Hopefully by the end of 2024 Amtrak brings traditional dining back to every sleeper overnight train. Maybe the airline style pre-prepared frozen food works for shorter regional day trains, it sucks with sleeper overnight trains...
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Since the pandemic I’ve been showing my daughter (special needs adult but like 4 years old) your videos. She LOVES them and every day now asks me if we can do this. She’s even shown my ex and I a suitcase in the shops she wants to use on the train! Even if we can never go I’d like to thank you for these and the enjoyment and knowledge you’ve given us. @Grounded Life Travel
the train has local services for a quick turn around trip, just so she can enjoy the train and not get overly stimulated or fatigued. There are special fares for differently abled people and care givers. Good Luck and buy her that suitcase.
ck with the make a wish foundaton. My disabled nephew got a free cruise
Two biscuits are never too much 😅
I would've had to wrap one of those biscuits up and save it for a snack.
Next time you go through Central Texas, make it a bit later in the Spring so you can see the fields of bluebonnets, our state flower.
That would be amazing
And....Maybe an Eclipse. LOL
I love your videos I'll keep on with the good work on the train vacations. I love all the couples and special yah to the freshly alath and and moments and at the top of it and event in the pin house just. Fabulous keep up the good work many blessings to you.
Don't remember staying that long in Ft. Worth, there's a What a Burger in Sundance Square!
Maybe next year. One trip at a time.
I like looking at these video's I road on this some train you on in the choch car
I've just started traveling by train after years of wishing for the chance. Years ago I took the train from Chicago to Minneapolis and knew that Amtrak was going to be my preferred method of travel, but it wasn't until this year that I could make that a reality. In the past half year I've traveled several times between my home town of Fort Worth and Grand Rapids via Chicago. It's amazing how each trip is the same but also very different, depending on the staff. It's always a great trip, don't get me wrong, but one particular trip was just outstanding all because of the sleeping car attendant. Now I'm planning more trips this summer and next fall. Your videos have been a huge help and inspiration.
The California Zephyr is the best. Try that sometime.
@@TheBandit7613 Unfortunately the California Zephyr does not serve either Fort Worth or Grand Rapids....
Next time I'll go visit New Orleans Louisiana
Love your videos and channel I enjoy your many trips and thank you for bringing me on your many trips.
Love your videos
Hope you get the carrot cake brought back onto the menu. It is absolutely divine.
Great video! Thank you for taking us along on your journey!
You guys are an excellent mix of educational, funny, and let me experience Amtrak through your videos. Thank you for your videos!
Thanks so much!
A question from your loyal listener: Does the RUclips algorithm care what speed I listen to your videos? Does it hurt your algorithm score if I listen at 2x speed? A happy viewer.
I just did a coach trip from NC to Newark, NJ i loved it immensely but it was thanks to u guys videos i did it at all, now its gonna be my primary source of travel
Awesome!
Reminds of the movie 🍿🎥 called throw momma from the train 🚂 with Dannie devito it's so funny 🤣
😂
But no viewing platform at the back of the train.
Absolutely luv train travel!!! 💯❤️
When I did not feel good today I chose one of your videos to brighten me up. Thanks guys for all your beautiful hard work!!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I totally agree!
Having travelled on the magnificent VIA RAIL's "The Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver, I enjoyed your video on this train. It was an accurate assessment. I'm thinking of trying AMTRAK across the USA. Thanks
Please do... During this summer I finally ticked off my bucket list the Canadian, Toronto to Vancouver... Next year I anticipate ticking off the Ocean, Montreal to Halifax...
really like how you are writing little notes on where you are ,rio grande river, where your going . made it better for viewers. love the food too. thank you so much for your vides.
Thanks!
Oklahoma flyer does not stop in Dalles.
Nice murals, i did notice them before.
You mean the Heartland Flyer. And correct it's southernmost stop is Fort Worth, not Dallas.
@@BoratWanksta Fort Worth is where Amtrak services the train, refuels the diesel tanks and refilsl the water tanks. Not Dallas... Fort Worth also has a siding to park the Heartland Flyer a few hours as well...
that Sandwich is HUGEEEE!!!!
Awesome view from the back
Excellent! Love Amtrack. Ya got to try Heartland Flyer. So different. Great photography
I love the Heartland Flyer. Even though I live in CT, I've been on it three times and hope to go on it in 3-4 weeks. I have been surprised at how nice some of the scenery was.
Love the train! But our room was so dirty! No blankets! No coffee! Porter only made one pot of coffee! Be aware of the train whistle all night, they put first class right next to engine!
You might want to blur out the passengers faces. The 1 brotha was looking like, you recording 😂
The more I watch these videos, the more I wonder if Allie and Rob have ever had someone not so pleasantly object to their recording.
Cute Couple Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I love you guys!!
She is such a beautiful lady even watching her eat is beautiful ❤️
Thanks!
You didn't lie, you just misspoke.😊
I believe she saw both the Heartland Flyer and the sister Texas Eagle at Fort Worth...
I always LOVE your travel trips, recommendations, hints, etc! THANKS !
So glad! Thank you!
I've watched your scenic, entertaining & informative video no fewer than 8x since you premiered it. I rarely comment but enjoy reading others' comments. Mostly I watch your video journeys on my TV set. I ❤❤❤❤ your chemistry, your love for rail travel, all the amazing room tours and, oh yah, how you really eat and enjoy your food.
Allie, because of you, I always add mango syrup to my unsweetened iced tea whenever I visit the Metropolitan Lounge at Moynihan Train Hall.👍🏼 Rob, I so enjoy how you not only enjoy every bite of a juicy burger or steak, but you seem to worship it on your plate. I'm a burger-lovin' gal.👍🏼 From both of you I've learned to buy a pizza pie AND a serving of pasta so that I can have a dipping bread.😀
So many of your well-produced vids are my faves. Most recently ... your beautiful Italian itinerary by rail and those gorgeous homes and hotel rooms. The digs in (I forget the spelling but here goes) Monopoli was AMAZING!
As a huge Canada fan, I'm enjoying replays of your videos aboard The Canadian. Well done👌🏻🫶🏼
Thanks so much for watching and for your comments. We appreciate it! The house in Monopoli was one of our favorites too!
please do a videeo on tippng, both if able bodied alsi ifvneed all meals in room. Thank you!
I love LA Union Station. A favorite! Amazing trip and a great video, as always!
Hi their grounded so I am in Arizona I love it here but it’s too hot in the summer to go swimming
We were on the Texas eagle 1 week after you did. You video is like vacation videos for our trip now.
Awesome!
Enjoyed your trip! Thanks!
Thank you!
Digging this one folks! The Sunset Limited is my home line for the Houston to San Antonio trips. Appreciate you covering it and what happens while in SA in thr wee hours of the morning.
Thanks for watching!
Usually the southbound Texas Eagle arrives, and then a few hours later the eastbound or westbound Sunset Limited arrives. Two cars, a sleeper and a coach are shunted either heading northbound to the Texas Eagle or westbound to the Sunset Limited. The northbound Texas Eagle doesn't head northbound until after dawn whereas the Sunset Limited heads off as soon as the shunting is done. Usually the last two cars on the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle are the two cars shunted...
You've it again!!! Great Job!! I'll be looking forward to your future trips. I do love riding with you guys! Thanks much!
Love watching your videos
I'm so glad!
Okay Amtrak... If you are going to have Gooey Butter cakes on your train they should come from their place of origin which is of course St. Louis.
My one observation riding the Texas Eagle from Chicago to Dallas (and back) was the incessant blowing of the whistle (horn) approaching crossings. It's especially annoying when your car is close to the locomotive. If I knew how to do it, I would always opt for the car closet to the end of the train.
But despite this annoyance, I find train travel far more relaxing than flying or driving.
My bride & I will be traveling in July via Amtrak - Windsor CT -> Springfield MA -> Chicago (Lake Shore Ltd); Chicago -> New Orleans via City of New Orleans; New Orleans -> Washington DC (Crescent); Washington DC back to Windsor CT (Northeast Regional).
I'm already pondering the next excursion after that.
I had these videos playing in the background today...THANK YOU!!! Esp, thankful for the food parts!! :)
I'm going on my first Amtrak trip in a couple of weeks. Roomette on 2/4 legs. I've watched multiple of your videos, but just trying to do my final preps and wondered if you had any suggestions. Houston to LA (roomette), LA to Flagstaff (coach) - bus to Williams/GC Train/GC stay x 2.5 nights, Flagstaff to Chicago (coach), Chicago to New Orleans (roomette), New Orleans to Houston. My husband has travelled Amtrak before, I haven't. He wants me to travel with 1 bag - like my backpack and that's it - which I'm a bit nervous about.
Will be out there soon. For spring break I am taking our son on the Eagle, Coast Starlight and Empire Builder, for a big loop train adventure. Bedrooms on the two long legs and a roomette on the Starlight. Starting and ending in Chicago. 😊
Sounds great! That's one of the best loops you can make. Have a great trip!
@@GroundedLifeTravel thank you for that AND for your awesome content. You two are just great. Safe travels!! 😎
Yes thank you for the great ride-a- long!
Our pleasure!
Sunset from train are indeed Beautiful,🎉🎉🎉
Great video.
Others on the train during the past have mentioned equipment break-downs and concomitant delays which you seem to have avoided.
They have had delays before... Since they plan and book their Amtrak journeys with a day's padding and a layover when making train connections, they don't fret when their train is very late... They see it as another free meal and a free extended train journey...
I just took my first Amtrak ride. After doing my research I found the best way was to FLY to San Francisco and take Amtrak back East. It was a four day trip and overall a great experience.
That is awesome! Glad you had a good time.
You have inspired me to take this ride. Thanks!
I'm doing the same, but in reverse! 😊
Oh, my boyfriend lives in Chicago, and I live in LA, so this is super useful, thank you!
Awesome, the perfect trip for you!
Thats a long trip, if you want to get to LA faster for Chicago take the Southwest Chief from Chicago to LA
Absolutely loved this! One of the very best Amtrak videos I’ve seen! Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Y’all making me hungry!! 😜 Food looks delish! Thanks for allowing me to live vicariously through you!😊Glad you traveled to my sweet hometown Chicago!!
Thanks for watching! We are there often and we love Chicago!
What a beautiful train station in LA!❤❤❤.
Yes indeed!
One of my favorite cities, next to Cleveland of course, love the vid, I have to catch up I've been gone for a minute, luv you guys keep it going.
I just discovered you channel. Love all your videos. The Europe tour was excellent..... and you two are great together.
Y'all are the best! Love your travel/train vids...an Amtrak tour/ ride is o e of my bucket list items to work towards...but I can enjoy vicariously via y'alls travels 💯👍
That Monte Christo looks great!!!
Our first time with it, we enjoyed it!
thank you for these awesome videos. for year probably decades I have wanted to be on the train on christmas eve. you know, experience the special night on the "Christmas train." This year I did it, but there is no bedrooms available. I got a roomette from Cincinnati to Los Angeles and I was wondering if I should request the accessible room? I have bad arthritis and who knows how bad it will be with colder weather? Any suggestions?
We really enjoy your wonderful vids! Thanks and hope you both enjoy and share many more incredible adventures!
Thank you! Will do!
I will be taking the Texas Eagle from St Louis to Los Angeles with a bedroom in September. Thanks for the video, it gives me a idea what to expect.
Have fun!
@@GroundedLifeTravel Will Do!
I love these long videos because we get to see so many states and the beautiful scenery! I've done the St Louis to Chicago leg a few times and look forward to that again.
the cabin looks like it has its own kitchen !
It's a pretty big sink at least!
Do you know if the Texas eagle has a viewing car on the southbound trip?
It usually only gets it after it gets to Texas
I can’t believe they took the carrot cake off the evert menu! It was one of the best carrot cakes I have had!
Allie agrees!
It was back this August.
I am taking this train next month, can you tell me did it arrive on time?
How much do you "suggest" we tip at each meal; and at the end of the three night trip on the Texas Eagle?
adorei lindo passeio de trem Antrak ,pena que aqui no Brasil não tem mais trens de passageiros .
Love traveling with you both. Thank you for making my retired life a happy one!! I do take trips on Amtrak and now feel I will be doing some longer trips!
Hi Susan, I'm a retired single female. Hope you don't mind me asking--do you feel safe? Assuming you're travelling solo. thx, Deb in NJ
Did anyone else notice at time 13:29 how engine 51 looks like it hit something? Paint all scratched and side dented.
Keep in mind Amtrak has been refurbishing rolling stock and locomotives lately, even those that have suffered a derailment. There are rumors by the end of 2024, or early 2025 Amtrak desires to expand with a few more trains. Chicago to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Borealis is done, a Miami to Chicago train most likely with a sleeper and a coach shunting from one of the Silver trains in Washington DC to Chicago joining the Capitol Limited, and a New Orleans to Mobile train with connections DAILY on the Sunset Limited to LA. The Superliner rolling stock coming from the Capitol Limited which would get Viewliner and Amfleet II rolling stock. Amtrak has extra Viewliner and Amfleet cars presently, but not extra Superliner cars to expand Sunset Limited to a DAILY service without converting the Capitol Limited... The entire SOUTH from California to Washington DC desire a DAILY Sunset Limited with connections to the daily Crescent, if not the City of New Orleans... As for me, I desire to bring back the Burlington Texas Zephyr, Houston to Denver thru Dallas-Ft. Worth, Amarillo, and Colorado Springs... Amtrak is being criminal not having a daily train from Denver to Colorado Springs and Dallas to Houston. Better DAILY services for Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, and Houston. CRIMINAL...
@@ronclark9724looks like you said that in one breath. Love it. Thanks for the info.
I think since air travel may go solar. Many may be reluctant to fly, until its fool proof. (No pun intended) So Amtrak is preparing for that...GO AMTRAK...
63, 61,57 and other p42's have this
Amtrak Texas Eagle Route love the desert scenery, I love the Amtrak meals the both of you have amazing.
Thanks so much!
The scenery in this video was simply stunning! I loved how you took the time to showcase the different landscapes and attractions of Los Angeles. Like and support from MP.
Thank you very much!
Fun traveling with yall....I look forward to Fridays with Rob and Ally!!
Thanks!
Me too! Ally, I always make sure to have a hot or cold bevvie handy.
And I must agree with you, Ally, about the delicious butter cake. Yummm😋
When I was six went with my Mother and Aunt from NY to Chicago to Tucson
Awesome!
Love your vlog, inspirational.
Thank you so much!
This looks like an awesome journey. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a safe and good week. Keep in touch.
Thank you! You too!
@@areguapiri who said they were?
Great video! First time watching & totally enjoyed you two & how thoroughly you covered the train & accommodations. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Phenomenal video. Thank you for the in depth review. Love traveling Amtrak. Really appreciate you two!
Our pleasure! Thanks!
I liked the scenery!! Thinking about mapping out a trip to California to see some friends.
It is a very unique ride through the country!
Another wonderful trip! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just did this trip the other day! It was a blast! We went chicago to LA!
Awesome!
Oh my goodness. My head is spinning. I just watched you on a cruise. I love your travel style!
Yay! Thank you! We just got off a cruise today!
Awesome video guys thank you!
New to the channel..excellent presentation..did you go past Chisox park on way in?
It's a great view of the stadium entering Chicago
I took the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2003. I've taken the City of New Orleans a few times. Now I finally live where there's an Amtrak station. I'm definitely bummed about Amtrak removing the dining car from the City of New Orleans and the Crescent. That was always one of the highlights of my rail travel.
Allie you have some competition when it comes to Salmon. You're not the only one who loves it. :D
She loves it!
Enjoyed the trip video. Rode this train last Oct. Unfortunately SSL was late into San Antonio and we were bused to Longview Texas. Made it Chicago on time. Menu is much better on SSL train than micro meal on TE22. Thanks for great trip. Pasta & meatballs are very good. And the choc brownies are great too.
They warned us that it might happen to us, because we left LA late, but they made it up.
Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. I loved the video, didn’t get bored (no f/f), and you are both more than pleasant people. I am a relatively new Amtrak devotee. I have ridden the Texas Eagle/Sunset limited seven times in the past 18 months, but only between Los Angeles and Tucson. These trains only run at night and therefore have no meals or food service ( unless they run very late into the next morning ). A roomette would be impractical for such a short trip with no amenities. Thanks to you I can experience them vicariously. One question: What is your favorite way to pass time on the train other than, of course, eating, filming, sightseeing?
I read a book. Book stores and libraries have thousands of books to choose from...
I see that the two of you experienced firsthand (with the food) as to exactly how and why everything is bigger in Texas! :)
Yes of course!
I'm taking this train to Arizona. I know it's a late ride, but my ticket says I get dinner. Can you eat when you get on even though it's 10PM?
Beautiful scenery....that only can be seen grounded
Fantastic train journey question is all the food included in ticket price? I am in the UK so no idea what they charge for in the USA
It is included in the sleeper rooms. If you are in coach you can purchase from the cafe on board.
yall gonna ride the swc to lap we have been waiting 4 u to see mr bobs depot
I want to thank y'all for all the amazing videos. My wife and I plan on getting the rail pass but I want to know what are the best routes?
Thank you for posting your trip, lm loving them.
Glad you like them!
That’s amazing! I like to visit the Amtrak pass by my city. It would of been cool to see you pass by. Stay safe!
Thanks!
After departing El Paso, TX heading eastbound, the train will change from Mountain time to Central time. I travel from El Paso to Chicago on the Texas Eagle back in 2010.
All that I have seen do is eat eat eat and talk and show your quarters! Would have liked to have see. SCENERY!!!
I know you travel full time but I was wondering where do you live originally?
I’ve not done the TEagle because of the late departure out of Los Angeles, plus when the train separates the Traditional menu becomes Flexible
We don't mind the switch as the Eagle is so long the menu can get repetitive on the last day.
Hopefully by the end of 2024 Amtrak brings traditional dining back to every sleeper overnight train. Maybe the airline style pre-prepared frozen food works for shorter regional day trains, it sucks with sleeper overnight trains...