I agree considering how much Amtrak charges for the meals from the diner, traditional dining is a must for all trains with a diner. Flexible dining is a slap to our face charging $30 average for each meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner... When the former Delta Airlines CEO was president of Amtrak a few years ago during the first few months of the pandemic when passenger traffic dropped 80 percent, he showed Amtrak how to serve food to passengers the airline way, with pre-prepared frozen food heated up in the cafe's microwave. Furloughed three diner jobs significanlty cutting payroll. Now that the pandemic is over, and passengers have returned to pre-pandemic levels, flexible dining should be axed from every long distance train with a diner. Or reduce ticket prices to reflect they are not serving $30 meals one might argue traditional dining is worth... 😞

Where u get your scanner for the railroad.

I got that but for csx

I am hoping there's an elevator for disabled passengers. My mom is & we're thinking of taking this route .Both ways .💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈💞

I think it's neat that the Southbound Crescent is train #19 and is (was) being led by locomotive #19. Been riding the Crescent Alexandria, VA, to Atlanta since I was a little kid. I was 13 first time I went by myself. Dad worked for Southern Rail.

Not clear?

What kind of radio is that?

How far can you get away and pick those up with the uv-5r?

Never even thought about listening to train traffic. That's pretty cool

i bet this is what wasnt working when that train derailed in ohio and blew up a whole town :O

I bought one because of all the hype. Its alright

Cool shit.

Is that a Baofeng? If so, which model? I am wanting to buy one but not sure which model I should buy.

Defects?

I rode the California Zephyr round trip from Chicago to Emeryville I had a regular bedroom with my own bathroom it was such a amazing trip traveling across country on Amtrak prices for everything are very expensive but well worth it for a trip of a lifetime

On time departure!

What the heck is that?

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience.

Well done. I enjoyed the “Simply Railway” style. Keep up the good work.

Very nice ride, I appreciate you taking us along. Great photos, especially of loco 200 which looked new.

16:46 When you had to change trains for the one day layover in New Orleans, was the motel costly? Im thinking of taking this same trip but did not know there was a whole day layover.

Amtrak is not too bad until you get past Chicago. Them get ready for one delay after another. It's better than Greyhound, and a great way to explore the continental US. Out west the scenery is amazing.

Awesome Video Made My Day

❤ great photography 😊

Dining car not open this trip? Ah I see.

good. お疲れ

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average $1600 not cheap

"A nice little design on the table"? That's a checker or chess board you not so bright uneducated person. The comment editor wouldn't let me say the words idiot or moron.

It would be fun to travel on Amtrak. In Japan, it is basically not possible to travel by train for several days.

They kick you out of bed at 5:30am? What a bummer. In the "old days", early arriving sleeper passengers were allowed to stay on the train until around 8am.

Actually coach passengers can asscess the metropolitan for a fee which is $25 but in New York $50 I think. Also soon on traditional dinning coach passengers will be able to purchase ddinning in the dinning car while supplies last, I think it is $25 for breakfast, $35 for lunch, and $45 ffor dinner..

I'm doing this same trip coming summer looking into all u guys video bec I'm so so nervous!

My very first trip on an AM TRACK, Sure is a very energy demanding ride. With my 91 years behind me it sure was some ride , Fully enjoyed ALL OF IT .😎

Guys like you are terribly inconsiderate. You leave your scanners on loud with no consideration of people in next door rooms. How about you get some ear buds or head phones and use them at sunrise in stead of waking everyone else up!

Looks like an amazing experience. Can't wait to try it someday.

I have the impression that the train is from the last century.

Awesome video… I’m from The Bayous of Louisiana so I definitely enjoyed hearing the Jazz Music as you were boarding in NAWLINS 😂 And the view of The Sabine as you were crossing into Texas 👍🏼

Good idea to bring a scanner with you so you can listen to the conductor. -Cheers!

Quite frankly this video sucked , boring . your diet is gonna give you a heart attack by the time you're 40 too

Great video! I’ve taken the Zephyr and the Capitol so far but the Sunset is hopefully next.

Excellent video and good info. I would like to make this trip. I am vegetarian and want to know, before I call Amtrak, if anybody has any experience about the veg meals on these trains. Always w ayes to make this trip and now it’s my chance at 75 years 😂😂😂😂!!

Who put toilet so near to the seats🤢🤮

the Steak....gimme!

What!! 5 days??? Damn America, what in the hell are you waiting for? It would take 3 days by highspeed bullet train and 9 to 12 hours by maglev super train technology. America, wake up!!! You have got to get with the times here. A country so damn gong ho on Technology, doing away with the old, fixing what's not broke, making life more difficult and complex for the sake of ...progress? And you cant figure out trains? Wow!!! I guess the mighty United States of America isent so mighty after all......lol!!! Highspeed bullet trains and maglev super train technology, the new american dream.....

Any idea what a second passenger/roommate would cost.

Nicely done! What is your ducks name?

Nice Job , Explaining, Showing, but to promote Amtrak,, I don't know about that,, You should have at least gotten a discount. FOOD LOOKED NICE, AND YOU NEVER MISSED A MEAL, CONGRATULATION ..😀

Watching these videos to view amicably. Amtrak is my travel mainstay, giving a Beacon of hope. And a light at the end of the tunnel. Soo scenic and simply irresistible nonstop. One day, will be sheer essence unbelievably unimaginable, to finally be accommodated. Those beautiful high diesel engines, the cab, and the prestigious men of this world, who grace their format inside for the Amtrak journey. Self respect to their colleagues at every travel stop,duration of pk up and drop off point. On cue timely too, no matter what. They're very attentive to their superiors, upon the designated tasks given. I just love it immensely! Smile. KUDOS! A 5-Star, Blue Ribbon, and a Plaque, they'll get from me. Most definitely so! I, as one of your loyal viewers, wish to extend my blessings, hope, faith, and charity, with humble continuity. Be safe! BRAVO!! KUDOS!! CHEERS!! LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE! My prayers always for your traveling passengers, as yourselves. Smile. Courage & faith within, because everyone has families, spouses. I embrace you daily for your goodness. To do the public as you've done, there's exceptional empathy, humility, and the capacity of compassion. Tk cr!

I totally agree , it's soo pleasurable to embark upon, a treasured commemorable trip as this one. Smile. I'm completely in awe of it, due to the fact of being a bonafide, Amtrak buff. Approaching my soon to be age, of 75 yrs old. KUDOS!! I'm truly blessed and very thankful to the most High. Smile. Although I'm still currently watching all the videos, provided so consistently. Awaiting the special time and moment, to actually board an Amtrak, long distance train. Actually experiencing everything from the paid, amenities of a hotel on wheels. It's soo exhilarating to encounter the great, possibilities of real rail travel at its best. Smile. I'm impressed already, to anticipate a dream come true. Glad for the nostalgia period, in which I was able to, enjoy the comforts of the early bygone era. 50's 60's 70's mark, all throughout. By the historic railroad system, of Amtrak itself, Pennsylvania Railroad, along with the NEW/YORK/NEW HAVEN/HARTFORD RAILROAD, back then. In its full entirety, no skimping off the course of travel. Amtrak today, is in the winners circle. Monumental as ever, Regal in every sense of the word. Engineering ethics of the crew themselves, soo dilgent, civil., conscientious always