New Orleans to Chicago by train - 19hrs across America

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
  • Howdy folks,
    Welcome to this new Amtrak trip report, the City of New Orleans with Amtrak... If you can I truly invite you to listen to this song before watching the video : • The City of New Orleans
    Enjoy!
    - TRIP INFORMATION -
    RECORDED MARCH 2021
    Railroad company: Amtrak
    Train type: P42 and Superliner
    From: New Orleans to Chicago
    Time: 19h15 (15 min faster)
    Price: $351
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    00:00 : Intro
    01:42 : New Orleans UPT
    02:21 : The Southern hub
    03:06 : Priority boarding
    03:24 : So many P42s?
    06:01 : Boarding
    06:38 : Departure from NOLA
    06:48 : Amtrak's yard
    07:21 : Bedroom review
    10:39 : Bayouuuu
    11:51 : Song recommendation
    12:24 : History
    13:19 : Walkthrough of the train
    15:20 : Mid roll ads
    15:46 : A chill afternoon at the lounge
    16:45 : What's for din din ?
    17:18 : Jackson, MS
    17:42 : On-time champ
    19:17 : Transition sleeper
    20:39 : Dinner
    21:52 : Sunset
    22:15 : Shower time
    23:18 : Getting ready for bed
    24:43 : Sleeping in Tennessee
    25:02 : Morning from Illinois
    25:46 : Breakfast
    26:18 : METRA Electric
    26:29 : Spotter time
    26:46 : Through Chicagoland
    27:46 : Arrival & conclusion
    28:30 : Outro

Комментарии • 276

  • @alexandergustafson599
    @alexandergustafson599 Год назад +97

    Your videos make me want to go on a train trip across America

    • @chicagomike
      @chicagomike Год назад +2

      It's not so great. Unless you have a compartment there is no dining car. Noise from the horn keeps me up all night. scenery is ok. Short trips are beautiful. They have breakdowns a lot and derail often. Very very so so.

    • @abnerruiz4011
      @abnerruiz4011 Год назад +1

      I went from Miami to New York. 👍

  • @erinhill9408
    @erinhill9408 Год назад +14

    🎶I’m the train they call the city of New Orleans/I’ll be gone 500 miles when the day is done…🎵

    • @liamweaver2944
      @liamweaver2944 2 месяца назад +1

      🎶Dealin' card games with the old men in a club car..🎵

  • @natehill8069
    @natehill8069 Год назад +4

    On my bucket list is an multi-day Amtrak train in a sleeper. However, I have heard so many good things about the "real" dining cars, I will NOT go on a train without one.

  • @johndornoff
    @johndornoff Год назад +7

    Funny you should mention Steve Goodman and Johnny Cash. The first concert I ever went to was Johnny Cash and he insisted that Steve Goodman get up and perform The City of New Orleans and he reluctantly did (he did not like to perform in public). That was the last concert Goodman would attend as he died of Leukemia shortly after that. Also, that little lounge in the Transition car was supposed to be a more private lounge area for sleeping car passengers when the cars were built, but passengers were never allowed in the cars for several years until they finally started selling the Roomette space in the cars several years later.

  • @jyeturk7
    @jyeturk7 Год назад +6

    My dad worked for Amtrak for about 30 years. He Spent a good amount of time as a sleeping car attendant and this was his primary route for several years, we're from new orleans.
    Ive been on this route quite literally around 25 times dating back to the mid 90s. While its a shame at the regression of the service and the cars, to this day, a sleeping car trip is one of my favorite past times in life.

    • @tolucaheights
      @tolucaheights 5 месяцев назад +1

      Just made the first leg today myself, i didnt think it was so bad. Tracks were rough around champaign but the car and seat were about as expected and clean and newer

  • @cvkline
    @cvkline Год назад +14

    Ha ha your "woke up briefly in Memphis Tennessee" shows a view of the Champaign Illinois terminal! 🙂 I live only a few blocks from it and get to hear the "all aboard" horn from the southbound CONO every night just before I go to sleep!

    • @cb26cpa
      @cb26cpa Год назад +4

      Glad I'm not the only one that noticed that! It's definitely an early morning catching the CONO in Champaign for a ride to Chicago!

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 Год назад +7

    That dinner roll looks wicked.

  • @Shuttletrain
    @Shuttletrain Год назад +38

    Funny you mention the on time performance. CN has the worst Amtrak handling of all the Class 1’s but the Illinois senator Durbin keeps threatening to remove CN’s status if they fall below a certain level. And of course Amtrak pads the schedule extremely generously.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist Год назад +3

      Biggest problem are the bottlenecks
      Down in Memphis and especially Jackson Mississippi there's so many clusters on that CN line

  • @chrisreinert9981
    @chrisreinert9981 Год назад +6

    I took this train back in the late 50's with my mother and 3 younger brothers. What I remember best is when the train stopped at the Missouri border, we were going south, and a conductor went through the train telling the "colored" people that they had to move to back of the train. My mother took my youngest brother in her arms and us 3 older kids trailed behind, along with the "colored" and a few other "whites" followed the conductor the last car. The car was obviously an older model with vertical painted wooden cladding and slatted wooden benches.

  • @SuperDave30
    @SuperDave30 Год назад +2

    I love Amtrak City of New Orleans route, it’s overnight train leaving Chicago’s famous Union Station, stops my hometown Memphis, Tennessee Central Station to its destination New Orleans, most Amtrak has a lot rail cars but city of New Orleans isn’t big train but is very enjoyable and Mississippi scenery and farmland is unique! Amtrak City of New Orleans is legendary!

  • @kirkzevola5004
    @kirkzevola5004 Год назад +4

    Awesome ride on Amtrak CONOs #58 from New Orleans to Chicago the Amtrak CONOs route is the second Amtrak route to have the Chargers right after the Amtrak Empire Builder route.

  • @elizabethmuhleisen357
    @elizabethmuhleisen357 Год назад +12

    Took the CONO back in October. Stayed in a Roomette. The staff were very kind and helpful. Due to mobility issues due to a fall, meals were brought to my room. It arrived a half hour early to Chicago, and returned to New Orleans nearly an hour early!

  • @isaiahwiley396
    @isaiahwiley396 Год назад +6

    Simply railway makes the best amtrak RUclips videos ever because they are there when I miss train travel with my dad 👨.

  • @shanejohnson4898
    @shanejohnson4898 Год назад +5

    Can see why it's called the Sunset Limited, that sunset looked stunning

  • @gulfcoasttrainspotter
    @gulfcoasttrainspotter Год назад +26

    The railroad trestle around the thirteen minute mark used to be the bridge that trains would go over at Manchac, LA. The current structure features a drawbridge that lifts when not in use, and has concrete construction as well. The old bridge was taken out of service around 1972 when the new one was finished being built. Hope this helps and safe travels!

  • @Chitwn81
    @Chitwn81 Год назад +5

    The fact that they still haven't brought back full dining service on the City of New Orleans and missing the Lounge car on occasion will keep me from getting on this train. Amtrak needs to get it together...and FAST!!!

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc Год назад +34

    Sunset Limited used to run to Florida (really was the only true one seat/sleeper compartment cross country service) but after a Hurricane damaged the tracks, the freight company decided it was cheaper to repair their track without the rating for passenger rail. Congress is trying to remedy this, but the rail company complains that there’s “no room” in the schedule for Amtrak, even though people in the area (who want passenger service) have recorded video of how few trains a day actually use the line! That’s awful.

    • @Surfliner486
      @Surfliner486 Год назад +4

      They just reached an agreement on this, I forget what it entails fully but this may soon return

    • @295g295
      @295g295 Год назад +4

      The freight rail company .. is CSX?

    • @JediTev
      @JediTev Год назад +3

      @B Sm pretty much, yeah. Though the line between Mobile and Jacksonville is now owned by different railroad, CSX sold it off after Katrina, I believe.

    • @bubbles581
      @bubbles581 Год назад +4

      They are finally starting service again soon!

  • @gdrriley420
    @gdrriley420 Год назад +18

    New Orleans deserves way more service than proposed. the local ones should be more frequent while the City of New Orleans and Sunset limited should get extend east to Florida.
    Given amtrak owns this station they really need to rebuild the platforms for the floor height of superliners

  • @DOSBoxMom
    @DOSBoxMom Год назад +43

    I think the dining experience has improved since your trip in early 2021. The dining cars have been reopened on the long-distance Amtrak trains, and most of the Western long-distance routes have returned to the "traditional dining" menus. (Don't know if the CONO has traditional dining now, though, but at least its dining car should be open for current passengers.)

    • @maxorca24
      @maxorca24 Год назад +11

      I was told by an Amtrak employee in August that the CONO is flexible dining with no dining car :(

    • @Cal90208
      @Cal90208 Год назад +5

      Pretty sure the CONO lost its dining car completely in the fall.

    • @bretlir
      @bretlir Год назад +2

      Aren’t the dining cars (if they have them) only for sleeping car passengers now? That’s what I understood when I last checked. I remember in the past I’ve just walked in and had a meal.

    • @DOSBoxMom
      @DOSBoxMom Год назад +3

      @@bretlir That's the rule now; however, back in the day, coach passengers could buy meals in the dining car (but sleeping car passengers still had priority). If there is a separate cafe car on the train, that is open to all passengers, and they can all buy snacks, drinks and light meals there. (A lot of coach passengers opt to bring food with them on the train instead, though.)

  • @garrettreed6166
    @garrettreed6166 Год назад +9

    Thanks for posting this! As a New Orleans native who doesn't drive anymore(health issues) I love to see the options that exist if I want to take a trip! Well done👍🙂

    • @downhillking2
      @downhillking2 Год назад +1

      I really appreciate his videos too.

  • @RebeccaMundschenk
    @RebeccaMundschenk Год назад +3

    Those COVID prices...so good! I'm happy to have the service restored, but the space and price were nice while it lasted!

  • @timnewman1172
    @timnewman1172 Год назад +4

    Are you kidding??? Arlo Guthrie's "City of New Orleans" is the best, hands down!!!

  • @timnewman1172
    @timnewman1172 Год назад +14

    I wish more Amtrak routes were as reliable... nice trip, Thanks Thibault!!!

    • @Rich_Harrison_MPH
      @Rich_Harrison_MPH Год назад +3

      Yeah, I have to go from Cincinnati to Chicago to get anywhere...makes so sense there is not Cincinnati to Louisville to St Louis type route. I have to go to Raleigh to get to Atlanta I think.

    • @fayeharris7391
      @fayeharris7391 Год назад +3

      @@Rich_Harrison_MPH I live in Georgia and would like to see Amtrak provide service from Savannah Ga or even Jacksonville Florida to Macon Ga and on to Atlanta Ga then on to Chattanooga and Nashville and connect with the CONO or better yet have the new service serve stops not currently being served by Amtrak on into Chicago. (the kitty's pal-allen from Ga)

    • @chrisdobrowolski2783
      @chrisdobrowolski2783 3 месяца назад

      I think the silver star silver meteor swerve that stop or near there.

  • @Hispandinavian
    @Hispandinavian Год назад +3

    I really want to ride that route. As limited as rail travel in the US is, it's still a great way to explore the country. I pretty much know my way around downtown Chicago.

  • @dminalba
    @dminalba Год назад +3

    I used to live in Carbondale IL, now back in Scotland

  • @andow21
    @andow21 Год назад +2

    Nice job Thib! And coming from now a local From Louisiana that Part on the bayou is the best even on i10 part!

  • @jdhinckley1954
    @jdhinckley1954 Год назад +2

    And there's a wonderful song called "The Panama Limited", written by Bukka White. Tom Rush is one of many who have covered it.

  • @cduemo
    @cduemo Год назад +7

    The City of New Orleans is certainly one of Amtrak's great trains, but I'd have to argue that Arlo Guthrie's version of the song is best!

  • @MichaelLaFrance1
    @MichaelLaFrance1 Год назад +3

    I took this trip in a few times when I was a kid in the late 60s and early 70s, and it was a blast. The sleeper compartments were clean and comfortable (and seemed big, because I was a kid), they had Pullman restaurant cars with great food served on china, and the observation car was a great place to see America as we passed through all the farmland, forests, towns, and cities along the way. The adults hung out in the bar car, drinking and smoking. (all the smoke wasn't as much fun). Overall, it remains a fond memory. My last trip was in the 1990s, it wasn't very pleasant, service had degraded, and the train was dirty. I would definitely try it again on the newer trains. I love train travel, it's a shame we don't use it as extensively as they do in other countries.

  • @raymond8528
    @raymond8528 Год назад +8

    Amazing Train Travel

  • @imdadshah7481
    @imdadshah7481 Год назад +2

    Nice vlog beautiful journey 🌹💯👍

  • @johnmcqueen4883
    @johnmcqueen4883 Год назад +2

    I travelled on the Eastbound Calif Zephyr in late Sept. A couple months before my trip they made a change in car and roomette number. I asked my attendant if she knew why, and was told I was now on a transition sleeper. As you said, all roomettes on the upper level. The front half of the car was staff accommodations, they were still short on staff and didn’t need a whole car. I was interested when she told me the “transition” was the ability to move forward on the lower deck to baggage car or engine.
    I met a guy at dinner who was going to New Orleans and he was aware that they were still not using traditional dining, probably, again, because of insufficient staff, the same reason coach passengers still can’t eat in the diner on cross-country trips with the traditional dining menu. Thanks as always for a great trip report!

  • @stephenkeever6029
    @stephenkeever6029 Год назад +9

    Certainly the Johnny Cash version is classic but my favorite version is by Arlo Guthrie. I have always wanted to take this train because of the song! Thanks for this trip Thibault.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist Год назад

      My favorite version is by the late great Steve Goodman who died of leukemia in 1984.
      Legendary chicagoan and folk musician friend of John prine who wrote the song his version is fantastic

    • @jamesreilly606
      @jamesreilly606 Год назад +1

      Arlo made the song famous. John Prine was a national treasure. Sam Stone summed up the Vietnam veteran situation in the most poignant and apolitical way.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist Год назад

      @@jamesreilly606 learn about Steve Goodman. Fantastic boys silenced way too soon who wrote the song and a whole lot other great ones

  • @ASAviation
    @ASAviation Год назад +3

    I was always waiting for a CONO review from you, amazing work as always! Btw at 24:53 you’re not in Memphis, that’s Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (my home station)! You can see the sign that reads “Illinois Terminal” which is the name of the station 😅

  • @declissonolivier9376
    @declissonolivier9376 Год назад +4

    J'ai été 4 fois aux USA dans les années 80. J'ai tout essayé: le "road trip" avec des potes, le Greyhound (un must), les avions bien-sûr... Mais jamais le train (qui m'avait été fortement déconseillé)...
    Je crois que j'ai fait une connerie, à voir tes vidéos...
    J'aurais du essayer.
    Mais, à l'époque, c'était vraiment déconseillé. Et à vrai dire entendre toutes les 5mn le klaxon de la loco m'aurait tapé sur les nerfs.
    Si j'y retourne, je m'inspirerai de ton expérience et je tenterai.
    En tout cas, j'adore tes vidéos.

  • @dennisforner6090
    @dennisforner6090 Год назад +4

    Fully agree with all our comments - especially about bringing back traditional dining on all long distant Amtrak trains (it's one of the many unique features/benefits of going by train across America). I was fortunate enough to catch this train when it did have traditional dining with my son but we went from Chicago to NO. Further, yes the Superliner is another unique feature, I especially enjoy the bedroom but you are right it is usually very expensive but it is a very comfortable way to travel. It is unfortunate that the crew you got was not very customer focused as my experience on CONO & the South West Chief the crew was exceptional. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jg-7780
    @jg-7780 Год назад +20

    A note about the CONO's on time performance: For the past several years CN had been attempting to merge with Kansas City Southern, albeit unsuccessfully as the Surface Transportation Board points out they already own roughly parallel trackage, and for competitive reasons it would be better for Canadian Pacific to merge with KCS instead (which is what eventually happened). Despite this CN still gave it their all. One of the many things the STB considers when looking at mergers is the effect of passenger rail performance. I'm pretty sure no passenger trains run on KCS trackage, but many believe that CN giving the CONO consistent priority was an attempt to make themselves look better in front of the STB. They do not show such kindness to Via rail as I'm sure you'll find out if you ever end up riding more Via rail in the future.

    • @Spanderson99
      @Spanderson99 Год назад +4

      Currently trying to book a round trip on the Canadian, but CN forced them to adopt a ridiculous twice-weekly schedule that makes it nearly impossible! Also seen 5/6 cancelled many times coming in or out of Prince Rupert. Usually gets stuck outside town, and they have to hire cabs for the passengers! Via’s winter sleeping car deals are hard to ignore though.

    • @Dunkcanio
      @Dunkcanio Год назад

      @@Spanderson99 I've booked a one way Canadian trip. The Black Friday deal really was impressive, 25% off the regular fare with cancellation options. Compared with the Sleeper Plus deals where it's 50% off with no refunds or cancellations.
      And yes, the lateness is noted on the Via Website when booking, advising not to book onward travel for the day of arrival!

  • @robertp.wainman4094
    @robertp.wainman4094 Год назад +5

    Yay - comfy train seats! I used to love train travel here in the UK, but at least for me it's been spoilt by ironing board seating.

  • @mikeedwards9306
    @mikeedwards9306 Год назад +2

    As always a very good upload that sources great information, thank you.

  • @TrainManBrodie
    @TrainManBrodie Год назад +6

    I discovered your channel within the past few days, I have been searching for a City of New Orleans Amtrak video from you. This is uploaded at a perfect time! I am already excited to watch this.

  • @scottyerkes1867
    @scottyerkes1867 Год назад +3

    Great report!! Good accommodations. Lounge looked good.
    Thanks Thibault😀💚

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 Год назад +8

    The sound of the train horn is totally what I expect from American railways and in my ideal sleeper travel world that is my utopian way to fall asleep, great post, ps you’d have to spoon to sleep two in that bed 😇

  • @rzgrimes
    @rzgrimes Год назад +2

    I really wish this video had a voice over. I found myself taking my eyres off the scenery just to read the information presented, tho expertly presented. It didn’t stop me from watching but it did detract from a video about a scenic travel experience.

  • @depeekaindia8089
    @depeekaindia8089 Год назад +2

    You simply have done a fantastic job with your videos. I watch a lot of Amtrak videos however, yours is just absolutely the best. Thank you so much.

  • @ggreg2258
    @ggreg2258 Год назад +3

    Your comment about being impressed by the superliners: I agree. However, my understanding is that they will be refurbished (happening now) but will not be replaced. Replacements with all be single level---really too bad. I have traveled the supers several times and love them, if a bit old!

  • @joemeyers3127
    @joemeyers3127 Год назад +3

    Another great trip. (And what a steal on the price!)
    I especially enjoy your long Amtrak journeys. You have inspired me to plan one for 2023.

  • @isaiahwiley396
    @isaiahwiley396 Год назад +3

    And I would like to add another great comment about simply railway because I really miss traveling on amtrak and I am proud 👏 of their 50th anniversary I feel 😢 sad that I was not able to be there to celebrate with them and I am not going to give up on my family railroad that I travel on and love so much that will be in my life and heart ♥️.

  • @mahmoodQureshikohatiPakistan
    @mahmoodQureshikohatiPakistan Год назад +2

    👍 this is very beautiful

  • @LadyHavoc
    @LadyHavoc Год назад +2

    Thank you for reviewing the City! It's the only Amtrak train we've ridden, and only between Jackson and NOLA. It was a fantastic experience for us, and since we lived in Jackson, extremely convenient!

  • @Mark_green_studio
    @Mark_green_studio Год назад +5

    best video keep up the work!

  • @spewmuffin
    @spewmuffin Год назад +5

    Wow, that rust went through the chassis!

  • @mrsparklepants1705
    @mrsparklepants1705 Год назад +2

    Really enjoyed this video, cheers!

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 Год назад +2

    Great trip, great scenery, and finally early arrival for Amtrak Long Distance Train. Something disappointed maybe about the staff, grumpy and unhelpful, but I think it's bit random.

  • @phronsiekeys
    @phronsiekeys Год назад +3

    the only problem with that trip is it is too short! You truly lucked out on that Covid-era bedroom pricing.

  • @anansi1641
    @anansi1641 Год назад +3

    Very nice Video; Very nice Sightseeing!

  • @PaulCashman
    @PaulCashman Год назад +3

    Another great video!
    BNSF generally tries to prioritize the Southwest Chief -- we used to watch the dispatching process on ATCS Monitor, and it's quite a dance back and forth around the freights -- but something often comes up. Heavy freight traffic, or the Fort Madison bridge opens to allow a barge to pass on the Mississippi, or a bottleneck forms at the single-track Sibley bridge.... They do what they can.

  • @rahulpalatel7006
    @rahulpalatel7006 Год назад +2

    The route between Shornur Junction to Kallai is astonishing👌

  • @harryborsalino1276
    @harryborsalino1276 Год назад +3

    Another excellent and entertaining (and informative) video! Glad you woke up in time to see Memphis, my hometown...although there isn't much to see from the train at Central Station, or on the way in, because you have to weave through what seems like miles of the BNSF freight yards. The station itself has been refurbished and remodeled and is very nice, although not on par with Chicago Union or The Moynihan in NYC. It was a dump when I last traveled on Amtrak, several years ago and prior to COVID. There's a little bit to see when you leave, but once clear of downtown Memphis, you start getting into light industry and then some rural scenery that would be better viewed in daytime. One stretch of tough track woke me up but then it was great until I got up around sunrise. Thanks again for sharing this adventure!

  • @stoddard1953
    @stoddard1953 Год назад +3

    This was an awesome experience.

  • @dennisud
    @dennisud Год назад +2

    I wish they had a Direct route from Miami to Chicago and West from Miami to LA! Great video!

  • @conniekirkland4425
    @conniekirkland4425 11 месяцев назад

    Loved the video,more like this please👍

  • @bobmmann3917
    @bobmmann3917 Год назад +2

    Great report! I would love to do something like this one day. Until then I will just have to watch you do it for me.

  • @scottcieri2750
    @scottcieri2750 Год назад +1

    I’ve sat in sidings for a few hours before waiting for either 58 or 59 to get by. I make runs between Jackson, MS and Fulton, KY, based out of Memphis on CN. Cool video my friend.

  • @viewome
    @viewome 5 месяцев назад

    We've driven to NOLA 3X now and we were thinking about a rail trip to NOLA. Thanks for the fine, informative video.

  • @jdhinckley1954
    @jdhinckley1954 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the shout out to Steve Goodman, who wrote the song. He died way too young. Check out his song called "The Dutchman". It's pure poetry.

  • @johnmeyer3802
    @johnmeyer3802 Год назад +2

    I can tell you that you woke up in Gilman, Illinois. Gilman has a tiny Amtrak shelter. The CONO does not stop here. The Illini and Saluki make stops here everyday. These two trains go from Chicago to Carbondale and return.

  • @jrileycain916
    @jrileycain916 Год назад +1

    Wonderful presentation!

  • @TrainLoverHimu
    @TrainLoverHimu Год назад +1

    Great video, well filmed.👍🎥👍👍👍😊

  • @Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi
    @Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi Год назад +3

    Boa simply amtrak trem cama 🛏 chicago

  • @johnp139
    @johnp139 Год назад +2

    That’s the case where you ABSOLUTELY DON’T tip the attendant, or leave behind a penny!

  • @ianmasinda1996
    @ianmasinda1996 Год назад +3

    6:38 All aboard! The Amtrak train is now departing from New Orleans!

  • @isaiahwiley396
    @isaiahwiley396 Год назад +3

    This is Isaiah wiley from myrtle Beach south Carolina saying that I am proud of amtrak p42 genesis locomotives and I am going to really miss them because when I was in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with my dad 👨 we go to the amtrak station around 11 and watch the capital limited pull into the station and when I saw the train I saw the best part the headlights of the p42 coming into the station with the train that is what I am going to miss the most of the amtrak p42 genesis locomotives and if someone were to give me a amtrak poster with a train on it it would be greatest Christmas gift ever.

  • @Zetharion1
    @Zetharion1 Год назад +2

    Good old Amtrak with its filthy windows that only see water when it rains.
    I guess I was the rarity with 3 of 4 HOT trains. The Eagle was HOT, The Zephyr was HOT, the Coast Starlight was the only one that wasn't hot and the Eagle from LA to Dallas was HOT.

  • @AndrewTubbiolo
    @AndrewTubbiolo Год назад +2

    I thought the Sunset Limited went from New Orleans to Benson and Tucson AZ with stops in Los Angeles.

  • @Kussel357
    @Kussel357 Год назад +4

    I have a question for you, I am from Europe and as you may know here honk the engines very rarely. Why honk the engines in the US so frequently and make so many noises? Are there just no gates at the rail crossings?

    • @rockoorbe2002
      @rockoorbe2002 Год назад +2

      There are, but unfortunately we have too many dumbasses who disregard them on a daily basis hence the horns. Plus American culture happens to be very litigious and Amtrak as far as I know tends to run on a shoestring budget so the last thing they need is a massive lawsuit over "negligence" because a train didn't honk its horn.

    • @akgupta94
      @akgupta94 Год назад

      In the US there are many more rail crossings than in most EU countries so the train must honk (it's a law) to warn people

    • @Cal90208
      @Cal90208 Год назад

      I love the sound of the train horn, falling asleep to the rocking of the train is the best

    • @qjtvaddict
      @qjtvaddict Год назад

      One solution to the horn elevated viaducts

  • @emmanuelphilippart4615
    @emmanuelphilippart4615 Год назад +2

    Super comme d’habitude

  • @TheWolverine-ff2rs
    @TheWolverine-ff2rs Год назад +2

    Unfortunately, the guy now in charge of Amtrak used to be an airlines guy. He seems more comfortable feeding us airline-type meals. I usually end up with a turkey sandwich for dinner, because the other meals on offer are prepared containing an ingredient that I'm allergic to. And usually no lunch - same problem. I am usually prepared with something of my own. I live in the east and really enjoy train travel..

  • @rockoorbe2002
    @rockoorbe2002 Год назад +5

    19 hrs from Chicago to New Orleans? Goes without saying, not going to beat air travel. However, having traveled on Greyhound buses from Bismarck, North Dakota to El Paso, Texas (which if I recall took me about 2 days back in 05) if the choice was available, I'd rather take the train. Heck, if I wasn't in a hurry, I'd ditch my truck and take my time on the train, particularly with the holidays coming and the roads becoming crowded

  • @holygooff
    @holygooff Год назад +1

    Nice trip through Nouvelle France!

  • @isaciofranganillosannicola3915
    @isaciofranganillosannicola3915 Год назад +2

    El reportaje.. me ha gustado bastante. Un saludo desde Spain.

  • @keonisan
    @keonisan Год назад +2

    It's a shame they didn't have one of their Dash 8's in the lead. It's the rarest occasion since the crews say they're uncomfortable but it has happened before. I've seen it twice on the silver trains, but 9.9999/10 they always trail behind a P42.

  • @Shuttletrain
    @Shuttletrain Год назад +2

    Can’t believe you had a transition sleeper. A famous actress used to wave from her house just before you get to Memphis.

  • @thickernell
    @thickernell Год назад +2

    Thanks for mentioning Steve Goodman, a legendary Chicago folk singer. He also did a couple other songs that were world famous, well at least in Chicago 😂. Try A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request and The Lincoln Park Pirates. The latter is about a north side towing company notorious for towing cars illegally and damaging them. He is sorely missed.

  • @JediTev
    @JediTev Год назад +1

    I used to work for Amtrak, a lot of the crews out of Chicago are on the surly side. The conductors sit downstairs in the Trans Dorm car.

  • @flyingfeline7110
    @flyingfeline7110 Год назад +2

    Awesome trip!

  • @samc269
    @samc269 Год назад +2

    Keep this for another 30 years. Good luck.

  • @ecw0647
    @ecw0647 Год назад +3

    The Arlo Guthrie version of City of New Orleans is the best.

  • @NEPATransitnTravel
    @NEPATransitnTravel Год назад +3

    Hope you rode the Streetcars while in New Orleans!

  • @noahyoutube1358
    @noahyoutube1358 Год назад +2

    @simply railway can you take the Bergen line in Norway? i promise its worth the time. the nature is beautiful but on the way back to Oslo can you go of at myrdal station and take the most beautiful railway line in the world the flåm railway. its worth the trip!

  • @WendysCove
    @WendysCove Год назад +2

    Brilliance just Brilliance

  • @jimpern
    @jimpern Год назад +1

    While I've ridden in Amtrak roomettes, I've never done it in a bedroom, but at the price you paid, I'd do the same! The one time I had to use "flexible" dining on my recent trip, on board the Crescent, I went for the braised beef, which was very good, though still not as good as the flatiron steak in the traditional diner. I know you love the blondie, but I can assure you that the brownie is just as good! Thanks for the video.

  • @truthteller8459
    @truthteller8459 Год назад +3

    I've been to/thru New Orleans for business many times (sadly) and the VERY BEST thing out it is leaving it as any other city where a 'minority' is the actual majority such as also Detroit Michigan, Atlanta Georgia, Watts and Compton California for some places.

  • @Benjamin0c
    @Benjamin0c Год назад +3

    Trop beau

  • @anthonypecoraro5472
    @anthonypecoraro5472 Год назад +2

    I believe that Traditional Dining will soon return to the Silver Meteor.

  • @adithyaramachandran7427
    @adithyaramachandran7427 Год назад +7

    It's a real pity that this train does not have a dining car anymore. New orleans is a city known for its dining experience. Amtrak should respect the name and give people riding this train the ability to have a good dining experience.
    BTW, nice K5LA @13:30

    • @abthepilot
      @abthepilot Год назад +2

      The CONO never lost its diner. It, along with all Amtrak diners were limited to sleeper pax only. But they’ve always been there.

  • @pacogarcia4860
    @pacogarcia4860 9 месяцев назад

    it would be nice for us to see how different things are in amtrak routes going out of covid. Specially in the use of food services. Great work, congrats

  • @thomasreiser
    @thomasreiser Год назад +2

    CN has a minimum axle count for Amtrak trains that operate which requires 7 cars minimum as they are too cheap to fix issues related to their signaling system

  • @kegiel
    @kegiel Год назад +1

    Nice vidéos
    Good job
    👍👏😉

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev Год назад +6

    Those early P42DCs are showing their age a bit. I think doubleheading is more in the interests of reliability than due to hilly terrain

  • @hectorgarnica7707
    @hectorgarnica7707 Год назад +2

    Across the United States. America is a Continent