12hrs on Alaska Luxury Train - Anchorage to Fairbanks
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Today I’m taking the Alaska Railroad flagship Denali Star train across the state in First Class from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The trip will take around 12 hours, and travel along one of the world’s most beautiful railroads. Join me as I show you around the Goldstar carriage, with glassed domed roof, comfy recliner seats, restaurant and my personal favourite… the outdoor viewing deck.
What’s more i'll show you around other areas of the train, in what’s called adventure class. Here we’ll try the cafe and explore the infamous dome car offering a unique perspective of both the train and surroundings. I’ll also discuss pricing and overall what you can expect on this service.
0:00 - Introduction
2:18 - Getting onboard
3:43 - Breakfast
5:16 - Seat Tour
6:50 - Viewing Deck
8:26 - The locomotive
12:13 - Denali
13:00 - Adventure Class
15:25 - Dinner
16:20 - The Cost
Local Alaskan here- if you guys want to ride the train, but don't want a 12 hour trip, I highly recommend taking the train from Anchorage to Seward. Seward is a lovely small town with the Sealife Center, glacier cruises, etc. It's a 4-5 hour train trip & you'll still get lovely views
Im from anchorage
also an Alaskan- Seward is definitely one of if not my favorite town in alaska. It’s really beautiful and has a ton of things to do while also keeping the cute small town vibe
Going to Seward in May this year with a group of friends and taking the train. Can't wait!
My son & I enjoyed this trip. Adorable town.
Wonderful meal as well.
Understood. Having said that, I believe the point of his videos is not the speed but the amenities of the train and the joy of traveling.
$473 doesn't seem that bad given you're in first class with the outdoor areas available to you, two complimentary drinks and unlimited soda along with the 3 meals! Unforgettable day of traveling I'm sure and I'm looking forward to doing this some day in Alaska!
It's pop, not soda sir.
@@SliceIceNDice bo’o’le o’ wo’er not water bottle sir.
@@SliceIceNDice Pop🤣
@@peccogamble3578 what we call it up here. Is kinda old school and humorous I suppose. 👍🏼😁
Unlimited soft drinks?
DIABETES HERE WE COME!!!!
I'm an Alaskan who used to work in tourism and sold this exact trip hundreds of times.
Watching these luxury train, cruises, etc., and comparing them to anything we have in Alaska...I understand why our trips came with a "disclaimer" that there are NO 5 star luxury experiences in Alaska and even 4 star may fall short of your standard expectations.
Remember, we're at the end of the line for pretty much everything, including the oil and gas pulled from our land, and most people who live here spend more time in chest waders than in black tie and that's the way we like it 🤷♀️
Edit: Oh! And reindeer sausage is FANTASTIC as are Moose Burgers! If you're in Anchorage and looking for a local reindeer sausage experience, during the summer there's a hot dog vendor who sets up in front of the courthouse on 4th ave. He's been there for years, maybe decades at this point, and the reindeer sausage hot dog is mouth wateringly good every time.
There's also a hot dog vendor who sets up in front of the Atwood building from ~11am to 2pm on clear weather days and they sell reindeer dogs as well. You'll just be competing with state employees trying to get their 30 min. lunch in.
2nd edit: if you're looking for a similar experience but short on time or cash, take the standard rail service down to Seward and take Goldstar coming back. You'll be more awake for the ride coming back and if you're lucky, you'll get an AMAZING sunset over Cook Inlet and Mt. Susitna/Sleeping Lady
Okay that's it! That's all the tips and secrets I'm sharing! Hope whoever reads this enjoys their trip to Alaska!
I am one of the tour guides on the AK Railroad, and it’s truly amazing to see it from this perspective. I believe I saw Ruben was one of your tour guides for that day too! Glad you enjoyed your trip with us!!
Thanks so much for doing what you do. I'm sure it came across in the video, but I absolutely loved the experience :)
Lol. I'm not there but you made me feel there. I would love to ride this
He could check his facts though. Why would Scandinavians not like reindeer meat when they eat it all the time ? He’s obviously an inexperienced traveller.
It would be a nightmare to be stuck on one of those train seats next to an obese American!
I think I prefer these train journeys over the airplanes as they last longer and are more of an adventure
Same :)
@@Trektrendy beautiful scenery also
Yes, and the added advantages are that you get to actually see a country, and you arrive at stations which are usually in the heart of the city
Same
I prefer trains.
As an Alaskan it's cool to see people enjoy our great state. We really are the last frontier up here, the older I get the more I can appreciate the natural beauty of Alaska.
Is it true that there’s a part of Alaska that goes for long periods of time in night?
@@bluecoin3771 Up north in Barrow, they go for about 2 months straight of nothing but darkness. Anchorage is getting that way too, about 5PM and its dark outside.
I love Alaska and the friendly folk there.
I have done all FIVE railway routes in Alaska.
Yes it is stunningly beautiful. But the Canadian railway from Sept Iles to Schefferville is wilder than Alaska. They have -63 in winter. No highway and no pipeline.
Best regards from London England.
I’m 17 and I already want to move to alaska
As someone who lives in Alaska (Fairbanks), it's always interesting to see how other view this state. Thanks for coming and spending a bit of time here. Come back for some Northern Lights viewing in the winter. The rail trip is same, but the views may be more awesome.
I'm dreaming of coming to Fairbanks to meet The Sommers family who are utubers
@@meirahfischer3036 Your reasoning to visit Alaska is to meet a RUclipsr?
Having lived in Alaska for 43.5 years. I started in Fairbanks then to North Pole, Alaska finally moved to a new job in Anchorage in 1984. There isn't a better place than that I see worth living; not connected to the Lower 48 states, the big win.
yoo a fellow Fairbanksian! rare to see others from here
it's weird seeing other people's comments who are also from fairbanks
I have lived in Alaska my whole life (15 years) and I love it here! It’s one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. The temperature ranges from -50f in the winters and up to 90f in the summers so you never know what your gonna get. But it’s absolutely incredible up here.
Alaska blew my mind. In summer, Fairbanks is hotter than Anchorage despite being further north. The former has a Continental Climate (being in land) and the latter has a Maritime Climate (on the coast, with sea mists and drizzle). Although I am from London, England (a city of 9 million), I live in an ancient oak forest 35 miles by 15 miles, 10 miles from the city centre, and although the local hill is only 914ft, it is very pretty. Loved Alaska. Amazing wildlife, Nice people.
I can also assure people that within a hour the extermes can switch. We were at the ranger station at denali and it was ice cold. A hour later sun is out and it was 80f
I'm planning on visiting Alaska in 2025. Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I'll DEFINITELY be adding it to my itinerary!
I live here mate it’s beautiful but reallllllyyyyyy trashy😭😂
Please see my separate reply. You might fancy what we did ! Any questions, just ask.
@@Niggocs lmao I live here too, might be cool for a short term visit but long term I would also describe as trashy😂
Bruh, it’s like a seven hour drive. Just rent a car hahaha
@@seandavis6094 you miss the point here
I have been suffering from anxiety lately and your adventure was a pleasure to watch. Many thanks.
Travelling by train, watching the world go by, and eating fine food etc. Is a great way to leave your troubles behind and forget about them.
I love Alaska ❤️ I worked there for one year. I should've worked there for twenty years but I was too busy in California. I recommend to everyone to visit Alaska. Good video 👍
My husband and I took this train from Fairbanks to Anchorage on 6/6/2022. We did the Gold Star Service and were on the B bus also. Met some great people from all different parts of the US. We definitely recommend this for anyone visiting Alaska. So many amazing sites. Well worth every penny!!
You have such an cozy method for delivering these reviews, you feel like a friend re-calling his journey. Not many people can execute a delivery style like this, well done!
Thanks so much Adam I’m so glad you enjoy the videos 🙏🏼
Great trip, great scenery, great review!
I’ve always wanted to see Anchorage and Fairbanks. Never knew about this train until now. $475 seems like a good price to just relax and enjoy the scenery for a day with no worries. If I ever visit Alaska, this will be on my list of things to do.
Without doubt, I have never seen anything like that beautiful train and views...👍
Another great train adventure! I always appreciate how Will looks out for cool camera perspectives - it must be a mad rush to scope out, set up, and then run back to collect his gear and not get left behind by his ride!
Oh it’s levels of stress 😅 but I’m so glad it comes across well in the edit 🙏🏼 thanks for watching
@@Trektrendy when is the next video
When I thought about, that he has to run back for the camera the "illusion" breaks, but can enjoy the effort that he put into the making of this video.
@@Trektrendy It looks cool in videos, but the passengers must think you're a total weirdo haha
@@Trektrendy You mentioned at the end that this is a " day trip " . How is it a day trip IF they serve breakfast , lunch and dinner ? Where were the beds 🛌 ? ♑️✍️🇦🇺🇸🇯
I'm from Alaska and worked on this train over a summer years ago so definitely getting those nostalgic feels!
i’m working for them this summer. it’s great to see it from this perspective
@@jasper_9072 same, onboard crew or base crew?
@@alopexius onboard. i’m one of the tour guides
Having been to Alaska 5 times thru Princess Cruises and each time we’ve taken the land excursion that takes us on this same route stopping at Denali Lodge for a two night stay. I tell everyone you need to experience the train so you can see more of the backroads of Alaska. Watching your video makes me want to schedule another trip. Thanks for sharing bringing back great memories ❤️❄️🌲🏔
Why not try what we did ? Please see my separate comments posted on this. You can thank me later. LOL ! Any questions, just ask.
Gotta check out the Rocky Mountaineer thru Banff. Unbelievable scenery.
Love the channel, keep it up.
Thank you - it’s funny you say this, currently sat on the Rocky Mountaineer 😀
@@Trektrendy WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!! SUPER STOKED WILL 😍😍
It’s more epic sitting in a gondola! Haha
I have to say that the food on the Rocky Mountaineer is sublime!
@@Trektrendy Which one ? Vancouver - Kamloops - Banff, Vancouver - Kamloops - Jasper, Vancouver - Whistler, Whistler - Quesnel - Jasper, or Vancouver - Seattle ?
Hey Will, I started watching your videos a few weeks ago and really enjoying them!
what I'd love to see is a bit of a "behind the scenes" video detailing how you plan the trips, how long you spend in the cities you fly, how many days a year you travel etc ... it is a fascinating lifestyle! 🎉
This is on my bucket list for sure, stunning trip
Mine too
Mine too!
Rocky mountaineer is better in British Columbia if u want
@@durmore I have done every Rocky Mountaineer except the one to Seattle. Namely Vancouver - Whistler - Quesnel - Jasper, and Vancouver - Kamloops - Banff (- Calgary, when it used to run there). Plus the Yellowhead Pass on the VIA Rail Canadian to Jasper (and Toronto), and the VIA Rail Skeena to Prince Rupert. Except for Churchill, I have done every railway line in the whole of Canada. Personally, in my humble opinion, I think the ARR line from Anchorage to Seward is more stunningly scenic than this line to Fairbanks. The White Pass & Yukon Route is also highly scenic. Please see my separate comments for further details. Any questions, just ask.
I’m glad you were able to ride the Alaska Railroad, I was hoping that you were going to do it. My mom was actually the engineer (drives the train) on the train that you rode on. I am super glad you made it to Alaska!
Thanks for watching Jamie, and wow that's awesome! Please thank your mom for me :)
Your mom never invited me to ride the SD70MACs. Canadian loco engineers do ! (Please see my separate reply, for a chuckle.)
Born and raised Alaskan here! I’m in anchorage however but it’s so fun to see you get so excited over our beautiful state! I sometimes forget just how breathtaking it is & this video made me appreciate it so much more!
I lived in Alaska for 7 years. My profile and cover photos are still of the mountains around Anchorage. You’d think the views would never get old, but when you see them every day, you sometimes forget to appreciate that you live in a place that’s a once in a lifetime visit for a lot of people. Part of my heart will always be there.
My husband and I road the Wilderness Express in August 2022 from Anchorage to Denali and I would recommend riding the train to anyone visiting Alaska! It was one of the highlights of our trips. So much of Alaskan scenery to enjoy as you relax on the wonderful train ride!
The line from Anchorage to Seward is even more beautiful. Hours beside massive fjords on the very edge of the land. Snowcapped volcanoes out a sea. The White Pass and Yukon from Skagway Alaska to Carcross, Yukon, Canada is also stunning. Best regards from London England.
Beautiful. I had no idea there was such a train in Alaska. I’m adding it to the bucket list.
There are THREE different train routes operated by Alaska Railroad (Anchorage - Fairbanks, Anchorage - Seward and Anchorage - Whittier), plus the Tanana Valley Railroad and the legendary White Pass & Yukon Route. 5 railways in Alaska. The PTG Tour does the lot in 12 days. Please see my separate comments posted for further details. Any questions, just ask.
When you come here book trips on all three of the different trains originating out of Anchorage. Whittier has glacier cruises running out of it and Seward has Kenai Fjord Tours. Anything you do here in Alaska is worth the time/price just for the scenery and chance to see wildlife.
@@ken9720 I agree. I have done these tours. Personal favourite, seeing a pair of Gyrfalcons, south of Fairbanks.
Easily the most beautiful scenes you've captured on a train. Gorgeous state, I'd love to visit some day.
Alaska is simply breathtaking! Talkeetna is a beautiful little town. The town's mare 'IS A BLACK CAT 🐈⬛️.' Make sure you stop over at there, and take a sight seeing plane over The Danali Ranges, absolutley UNBELIEVABLE 🏔.
I’m born and raised in Alaska my grandmother helped build the railroad. It is a beautiful state ❤️👍🏻 glad more people can see my beautiful state!
The Alaskan people are nice too. Best regards from London England.
As someone who grew up in Alaska: I'm SO glad to see this, I never got to ride when I lived up there! I also feel the need to comment because most folks not from Alaska horribly mangle the names of things up there. When I saw you get to Wasilla, I braced for a horrible mangling... and nothing. You nailed it. Same with Talkeetna.
If you want a much shorter but absolutely gorgeous and historic train ride in the lower 48 of the United States, try to see if you can ride the presidential car (cinco animas) at the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge! It's a bar car on the back end of a historic rail line.
But he did mangle Nenana.
I am currently in Alaska and was on the Wilderness Xpress last week from Anchorage to Denali. It was a real joy. Great service, fun drinks, and delicious food. We were served breakfast and lunch on our leg. The crew couldn’t have been more kind. They seem very happy to have visitors back in Alaska after a nearly two-year drought in the cruise industry. This is my second time on this train and I would do it again.
Welcome to Alaska, young man from NASA!
Hi
I grew up in AK. In Talkeetna/Willow with Wasilla as my "big city". As well as on a homestead. I miss that breathtaking state. Loved watching this!
15 of us from Britain did this with PTG Tours. Their Alaska tour is 12 days, and covers the entire Alaska Railroad (Fairbanks, Denali Park, Anchorage, Seward and Whittier) on the Denali Star, the Coastal Classic and the Glacier Discovery trains run by Alaska Railroad; before spending some days doing the entire White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad from Skagway in Alaska to Carcross in Yukon Territory. The tour runs every other year. 15,000 miles, 27 trains, 27 buses, 5 aircraft, 3 x (7 hour) sea voyages, and a tram at Whitehorse. We saw amazing wildlife: gyrfalcons, bald eagles, golden eagles, ospreys, horned puffins, marbled murrlets, pigeon guillemots, willow grouse, four species of whales (orca / killer, beluga, humpback and minky), sea lions, dolphins, sea otters, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, Dall sheep, mountain goat, ground squirrel. From Fairbanks to Denali Park we had the front seats in the front Goldstar 'ultradome' (full height, full length, double decker / bi-level) car, right behind the baggage car, and the two SD70MAC locos as per the ones featured in this video. That is 2 x 4,300hp (8.600hp) on the front of the train. The Coastal Classic to Seward is far more stunning, in my humble opinion, with superb views along a sea fjord for miles and miles, with views of snow-capped volcanoes out at sea. This was hauled by one SD70MAC and a F40. Whilst the Glacier Discovery to Whittier had a GP38-2 on the front.
I have also done all four PTG Tours to Canada, which have covered every railway in Canada (except Churchill - which remains on my Bucket List). This included the Canadian, the Skeena, and three Rocky Mountaineer luxury trains, the AMTRAK Maple Leaf to Niagara Falls, the Ontario Northland's Northlander to Cochrane, the Ontario Northland's Polar Bear Express to Moosonee, the entire West Coast Express, Skytrain, Canada Line, GO Transit and AMT Montreal services, as well as the truly remarkable Tshiuetin Railway from Sept Iles to Schefferville. The last railway in that list is far more remote than the Alaska Railroad ! The ARR have an international airport at both ends, the Alaska Highway and the Alaska Pipeline. The Tshiuetin Railway is the only way in and out (apart from a small airstrip at Schefferville), it goes 357 miles north of any road. While Alaska gets -40C, Schefferville gets -63C.
Shame to see Alaska Railroad has removed Engineer's Special off the menu. Roast loin of bison cooked in port wine, with creamy mashed potatoes, French green beans and carrots. Having four whole days on the Alaska Railroad gave us plenty of time to try out the Alaska Brewery ales from Juneau. Well it would be rude not too. Certainly a trip of a lifetime. Strongly recommend the Goldstar Class, it is worth paying the extra !
Done 33 tours with PTG Tours (www.ptg.co.uk) to Alaska, Canada, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Ukraine, Austria, Croatia, Slovakia. I cannot guarantee you will get invited onto the locomotive, like I did in Hungary, Canada, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Austria ! Nor an opportunity to drive the train down the mainline at speed, like I did too ! (The train driver insisted. Honest.)
Done every Railway in Britain, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, and Canada (except Churchill) and most of Europe and some of the Lower 48 on AMTRAK.
For eagle-eyed nerds (like me) did you spot the seven yellow stars painted on loco 4324 as she enters the station at Anchorage ? Nope: Look again at 1:16. The stars are of the Great Bear constellation (as known as the Plough or the Big Dipper), in the top dark blue band of the loco's livery, above the letter 'K' in Alaska. It is the Alaska State Flag.
Also Talkeetna is famous for being the 3rd furthest west in the world that a passenger train reaches. At 150 degrees west of Greenwich. (I think there are / were two passengers railways on Hawaii). The furthest east I think is Fuji. The furthest south is Argentina. The furthest north is Russia (since the coal mine railway on Svalbard / Spitsbergen archipelago closed).
Any questions, just ask. Always happy to help fellow travellers.
Found it!
Do you mind saying how much you paid for the 12 day gold class? And the polar express?
@@chardawk Great.
@@chardawk I had budgeted for 5,500 GBP. When you consider London to Fairbanks via Seattle, and Whitehorse to London via Vancouver cost 2,200 GBP alone. Then you add say 12 nights hotel at 100 GBP per night, the 4 hours flight from Anchorage to Juneau, the 23 trains, 23 buses, 3 x 7 hours sea voyages, excursions, food etc. So when the tour company offered me the whole package for 3,000 GBP (at 2010 prices), I bit their hand off. But you will be surprised how few people are even willing to pay that, but you have to remember from London, England, it is 15,000 miles.
I would NOT do the Polar Bear Express from Cochrane to Moosonee, as the Ontario Northland ceased running the connecting train from Toronto to Cochrane, called the Northlander. This part of the journey is now a very long bus ride (14 hours ?). It is a great shame, as the bit from Toronto to Cochrane was the prettiest.
Instead, I would recommend any of the FIVE different Rocky Mountaineer trains. I have done 4 out of 5 (Vancouver to Seattle is still on my Bucket List), and VIA Rail Canada's The Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto. The line from Jasper to Prince Rupert is also very scenic.
For "remote wilderness by train", I would highly recommend the Tshiuetin Railway from Sept Iles to Schefferville. You can find it on RUclips if you search. This was done as part of a 27 day tour, covering every railway in Quebec, and we flew via Montreal. I cost us 4,000 GBP, but I think the fights to Sept Iles and the train and hotels, cost 1,500 GBP (at 2013 prices).
Montreal to Senneterre and Jonquiere in Northern Quebec is also pretty remote.
Both the Alaska and all four Canada tours, were done by PTG Tours (www.ptg.co.uk). Although, they are a British company, we have had Canadians, Americans, Germans, French, Dutch, Italians, Austrians, Hungarians etc. on the tours. Everybody is most welcome. I have done 33 tours with them. Every one was a 'trip of a lifetime' and superb fun. Group sizes varied from 5 (in Moosonee), 15 (in Alaska) to 76 (the Ukraine) and 450 (in Portugal). Their private dining trains, where you eat fine food, drink well (often with real ales, and fine wines), stay in nice hotels, and they book everything for you, hotels, flights, even airport transfers, are not to be missed.
Any questions, just ask.
One thing I recommend during winter is driving down towards Valdez from Fairbanks on Richardson Hwy. Mesmerizing view of Alaska scenery. Summer is awesome too but winter view is by far the best.
Thanks! Me and my daughter are Heading to Alaska March 2023. Thanks for taking us on your journey. I can’t wait to experience it for my self!!!
I've lived in Alaska for 3 years man. I've never been out of Anchorage, just stuck. Raised in Arizona, I've mainly focused my path up in AK for independence and freedom. Now that I have it and feel more comfortable, I might take a my first paid time off from any job I've had in 5 years
Really LOVING your train videos. Thanks for showing another side of travel other than air travel👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️
Hi Will-I took the Wilderness Express with my mom and aunt in 2008 from Denali back to Anchorage. Like you, I had the beautiful gold star experience but I spent most of the 8 hours outside… it was so amazing.
hey man! thank you! because of you.. you inspire me to walk alone, eat alone, and dream alone! yes! its addictive! i like your vlog/content! more travel to come!
Love the editorial sense of humor and fast pace! Another xlnt trip with William.
The natural beauty of Alaska is second to none! Great video Will! Cheers 🥂
Isn’t it out of this world - thanks for watching Mark
Many years ago I worked for a Canadian inbound tour operator here in the UK. I would create tailor-made itineraries across Alberta, British Columbia, the ferries along the Inside Passage and also the Alaska Railroad. I've never been there and soooo want to go. Thanks for a great video.
Done every railway in Alaska and Canada (except Churchill, Manitoba). But with one of your competitors. Please see my separate entry for details. Any questions, just ask.
Rode the train in 2019 from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Coolest train ride I've ever taken as a tourist.
LOL!! You did the same thing I did, I spent almost all my time on the train on the observation deck. I was so excited, happy, & mesmerized by the BEAUTIFUL scenery, that I never noticed the cold. I'm from the Arizona desert (never snows here), with very mild winters. So I had on a blouse, flannel shirt, & hoodie type sweatshirt while everyone else were shivering in Parka type heavy jackets. I had never shed so many tears due to see so many extraordinary beautiful scenery!! Also like you, it was my first time having Reindeer Sausage and I loved it. I even found the place that makes & sells it, so I shipped home a bunch of it, smoked halibut, and salmon. Their Alaskan Mustard is out of this world delicious! I have always wanted to go back and do the ride again, but rent a car in Fairbanks and go to some exploring too! LOL!
I was hoping you would miss getting back on board in time in Talkeetna. And that as you watched the train disappearing in the distance Bear Grylls would walk up and say “ ready for a little adventure trek?” 😂
one of your best videos! such a scenic route and i love all the history lessons you added in! alaska is amazing
i live in Anchorage! i'm so glad you got to visit our beautiful state. i hope you really enjoyed your experiences and your time here :)
Loved this adventure. Great job in showing a part of Alaska that I would never have otherwise seen. Many thanks.
Thank you! dopamine time before we normies goes back to work to morrow :D
Back to work, wagie! No more choo choo for you!
Thanks Will for sharing this trip. What beautiful scenery.
Every Sunday morning is my trek trendy fix....
Back in the early 1970s when I was in elementary school we had a field trip where we road the train from Fairbanks to the station by Mt McKinley, now Denali. I still remember it clearly; how beautiful everything was and how I had to ration out my 12 exposure kids camera so I didn't use all the shots before we even got there. I bet the train car I rode in was like the older one you looked at.
More recently, we went on an Alaskan cruise and loved it! We went on the Norwegian Pearl Glacier Bay trip, and despite living in Alaska for 5 years as a kid, I had my first caribou burger in Skagway as an adult. It was delicious! Thank goodness we went a couple of years before covid and Norwegian was vigilant about everyone cleaning their hands before going in to eat so no norovirus either. Just lots of beautiful memories.
Just sat down trying to find something to watch and your new video is out.. awesome 👍🏻
Amazing scenery and your ability to capture it is simply 100% spot on!! Great Job. Thanks man.
Ordering Rudolf in Finland, near my little cousins, is still one of the greatest things ive ever done :D
My father had a life-long love of both trains and Alaska! He took 4 trips to Alaska on the AlCan highway via motorcycle, which was quite a trip the fist time in 1974. The last trip that he and mom took before his health declined and we lost him - was on this very train. It was the ultimate trip for him and I'm so happy to see what it was that they both got to explore!
I always love your positive energy. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
What an amazing train journey with awesome scenery
My 2 Uncles migrated to Alaska in 1935...since then our clan were settled in Juneau ca pital of Alaska ..Snow starts in November until March..April is spring time ..1st week of May , 6 cruise ships are dock everyday...summer time lasts till October & starts of Fall....we are from the Philippines...what we like In Akaska is clean air , no pollution , lots of king crabs , king salmon , hunting , crabbing ...WE LOVE ALASKA!!! ..NO ILLIGAL IMMIGRANTS ..LESS CRIME ...GODBLESS ALASKA THE LAST FRONTIER..
The air in Alaska is so fresh!
Wow, what a beautiful trip! I imagine the air smells so clean and crisp.
Always excited to watch your videos. So well created and it’s simple yet informative. Please keep doing what you’re doing 👍
thank you for your cheery and insightful reporting!! truth: i may never recover from your exposé on the orient express. i may have adjusted my life-plan ever so slightly as a result of seeing that film of yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so. thank you. and thank you for today’s journey!! ❤️❤️
This is a taste of nostalgia. I have been dying to show my family Alaska and one of my fondest memory was riding the train up to Denali
I love your rail travel videos! Definitely a bucket list trip for me.
I was just in Anchorage and had no idea this trip existed. I will hit this next time for sure! Thanks for filming and sharing your beautiful adventure!
There are 5 railways in Alaska. This video only covered one, and arguably only the 3rd most scenic ! Please see my comments which I posted separately for full details. Any questions, just ask.
@@vicsams4431 What experiences you've had! Seven years ago I sent my daughter away to college at the University of Alaska Fairbanks--she had a calling to go to Alaska although she had never been. A month later she called and said she'd found the place and the people she'd always been looking for. Fast forward to today--she's married a native Alaskan and I have two Yupik granddaughters that I love to visit! Their culture is amazing and the state is so beautiful. She now lives in a small village where no roads or trains go near--but I have had two Alaska adventures and am looking forward to many many more. You continue having a wonderful life and take care!
@@matthewelliott2213 Many thanks. I wish the same for you and your daughter.
This man deserves 10 million subs. Idc if he is only at 300k GET HIM THERE
Will on every video: And I’d like to thank square space for sponsoring this video
And I’m thankful, without routine sponsors like these guys this content wouldn’t be possible :)
Thank you for another brilliant post!!
There is something very calming about your videos and I must admit I'm totally hooked!!!!👍
Went on a cruise from Seattle to Juneau, Alaska. Absolutely incredible. I love rain and I love cool weather. Went during the end of summer and it’s still the best vacation I’ve ever had
You should definitely come to Juneau outside of a cruise. The cruise ships really don’t give people a whole lot of time to explore Juneau, and it’s an insanely fun place to live, let alone visit.
This is my dream.. I hope someday I might be able to experience something this amazing and breathtaking with my own eyes.
Amazing adventure! I do love when you use "Snowpiercer" references in your train videos too. Great job!
Another outstanding video... Your editing skills are superb!! ..
I too just did this experience (couple weeks ago) but in the opposite direction Fairbanks to Anchorage in Gold Class B car ... Awesome experience - thanks for sharing!
Fabulous, fabulous trip. Thank you for this experience!
I love how pleasant and easy going Will is 😊 He’d be an awesome travel companion
I love your train trips and all the amenities of railway travel. There is something magical about train travel. Thanks for all the information you provide for future travellers!
man i’m from alaska and always wondered when you were gonna travel up there. you’re videos are incredible. keep doing what your doing, thanks
What spectacular scenery! Well trekked Will.
They definitely DO sell that seat right up front of the Gold Star carriage, as I've been lucky enough to be allocated it before! Admittedly I had it on the Seward to Anchorage leg, not the Anchorage to Fairbanks, but it seems as though seats are allocated as you pay, because I booked as soon as my dates became available and that's what got me seats 1A & B.
I love your videos!! I can travel vicariously through you!!! Thank you for all you do! ❤️
Great train videos recently. For me the two best trains in the World, that you simply must try, are the Glacier Express and the Grand Canyon Railway
As always, well presented by our favourite Traveler. But calling it "Goldstar" and "First Class" gave me greater expectations than you received.
Thanks to you I'm now dreaming of cross country train trips
Gorgeous and worth every penny!
Train has changed a little since I rode it 45 years ago. They used to let you off to camp for a day or two and then stop and pick you up again.
Yeah that would be preferable and I’m a little lost there was no mention of sleeper cars
On the general fairbanks train(not the tourist route) they still have whistlestops and you can board or leave that way...by arrangement with conductor.
So many trains lately
They perform so much better than flights
Love this train ride video. Didn't know how lovely a journey it looked travelling Alaska by train. Form a usual viewer since this year.
We did this trip last August, but broke it up by staying in Talkeetna overnight. It was incredible! We had 10 days and were able to spend time in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Seward. The best part of the Alaska railroad route was definitely the leg from Anchorage to Seward. I highly recommend that! Next time, I want to stop in Denali, plus get over to Juneau.
Love your content and also you man😃❤️
Hey Trek, while you’re in Alaska I’d 100% suggest you check out Everett’s, it’s a restaurant in Palmer/Wasilla so only around an hour drive from Anchorage, and as someone whose lived here for 13 years I can honestly say it’s the best restaurant here
I have never heard of Everett's, so a look-up showing three stars rating - Wasilla resident.
Yup. I moved from Alaska twice and always come back. Take the train going South, it’s even more stunning
I had the pleasure of taking this train back in 2018. We only took it to Talkeetna, but on a trip with many wonderful moments, the Alaska RR was one of my favorites. I agree about the open air area! I spent most of the time out there too!
This has been very cool Trek! You’ve been taking some very cool train trips lately!
What an amazing adventure.
Awesome scenery.
Keep it up.
A Beautiful scenic journey on train of Alaska & wilderness. I think it was worth it as you were first class.Obviously nothing compares to the Orient Express.That back open air scenic view was worth the trip.All Blessings to you and the team.Amen!🙏❤🙏🤗
Wonderful video. You show me where my next vacation is. The trains rides are fun
Always nice to see happy, friendly people waving. I was in Alaska back in '97 and rode the Gold Rush train line. Great trip and learned a lot about what they went through back then. Anywhere you go in AK, there are Amazing views. : )
It's all about the view. It's a shame you can't pick your seat when booking first class, though, and the food looked impressive (potato chips?). But, it's always enjoyable watching your videos. Thanks!
The food was good, but the older menu was better: Engineer's Special (roast loin of bison in port wine, creamy mashed potatoes, French green beans and carrots). During my last day, I had it for dessert as well, i.e. Engineer's Special followed by more Engineer's Special ! LOL !! I preferred it to the raspberry cheesecake ! The food in Goldleaf Class on the Rocky Mountaineer is superb too, as is Tourist Sleeper Class on VIA Rail's Canadian (Vancouver to Toronto). Please see my separate comments on this video, for further details. Any questions, just ask.
The scenery is STUNNING!
Laughably, the Alaska Railroad has 3 railway routes, and in my humble opinion the lines to Seward and Whittier are even more scenic. I know that might be hard to believe. Please see the comments I posted separately for further travel tips. Any questions, just ask.
The service on the Alaska Railroad is what really sets it apart. I took the winter train in Feb just before COVID shut the world and we only made it as far as Hurricane from Fairbanks due to a massive avalanche. The crew were amazing, arranging early dinner on the train, buses and then used ARR credit cards to make changes to passengers flights where they would miss them….even a lady off to Japan! The commentary is also very informative.