Amtrak 21 Texas Eagle (Chicago - Dallas) 8-22-2015 Onboard Footage

[@JoeFelker]

I have taken the Texas Eagle/Sunset limited from Chicago to Tucson every year for 6 years and getting ready to do it again. This video is fascinating and gives such a great view of the ride.

[@vanadee1618]

sometime I think when watching these types of videos...it is not what you see on the ride there but what you experience on the inside of the train and the interactions between family and others that is so special. I truly hope that the meals become better. The food seems like something from McD or Bk and such.

[@DFWTrains]

I had a steak dinner and it was really good…

[@divox9pqr]

Fantastic exit video from Chicago as the Eagle switches over to the main. Your work is uniquely different from any other train/travel enthusiasts I've ever seen. Great work.

[@DFWTrains]

Thank you!

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Back on Sept 11 2001 a Friend of mine was in Chicago for work. He was supposed to be heading back to Dallas that morning but obviously things didn't go as planned for the airlines that day. He was able to get a ticket for the Amtrak train back to Dallas. He said it was the first time he had ever traveled by rail but that he had a wonderful experience on board. I need to travel on Amtrak one of these days.

[@HighRail62]

Leaving out of Indianapolis to Chicago on 4-9 and same day,taking the Eagle to San antonio. Thanks for the preview on what is to come and for the nice work you put into your video.

[@DFWTrains]

Thank you! Hope you have fun on your trip.

[@dannysisson707]

Zeb Love made his final run in September of 1988. Now a whole breed of Amtrak crews are on the Texas Eagle. Zeb made the train really popular. Charles Kuralt even filmed a segment of his weekly On The Road show on the train

[@christopherorourke6362]

I rode the Texas Eagle 5 times. The first time I rode it was on 8/30/2010 from Dallas, TX to San Antonio, TX. I rode in the thru coach that was added to the Sunset Limited and continued on to Tucson. I had helped my youngest son move to Dallas. I returned by Amtrak to Tucson. I rode it 4 more times. I rode it from Chicago to Dallas on 10/4-5/2012. I rode the Cardinal from Wilmongton, DE to Chicago on 10/3-4/2012. Amtrak trains are my choice of long distance travel in the United States, it's a great way to see the country.

[@DFWTrains]

Nice! Yes, Amtrak is a great way to see the country.

[@martinagustini6925]

Of course, it's a nice way to see almost all the country...

[@AmericansAlwaysFree]

@@IvanMr 22 hours according to the Amtrak site

[@atlanticcoastexpress]

My pleasure.....you put much effort into the video, which deserved a simple thank you! Best wishes. Rob

[@DFWTrains]

Thanks!

[@atlanticcoastexpress]

Many thanks for your excellent video....the rear looking shots were excellent and I was able to enjoy the views and get a good idea of the trackside scenery. I've seen several videos of the journey out of Chicago and of the very long (rusty looking!) river viaduct the train crossed over later in the trip....but yours is the clearest I've seen so far. I shall probably never travel on the Texas Eagle (I live on the south coast of England) but thanks to kind people like yourself....I can 'share' your journey via KZbin. I look forward to seeing more of our camera work. Many thanks again and regards. rob.

[@DFWTrains]

Thank you very much! It means a lot!

[@rrhone]

I rode the Eagle in August 2016 from Fort Worth to Chicago , being my first train trip and I loved it. So relaxing and smooth it really suprised me.

[@DFWTrains]

+rrhone Nice. It is smooth for the most part

[@garypetz3158]

Great video almost like being on the train .

[@stevek8099]

Nice trip. Thanks for all the work creating this video

[@DFWTrains]

Thank you!

[@devintaylor8702]

Riding on the Train is Awesome 👍😊 no matter where you are Going I Enjoy the Journey More than the Destination 🤗🤗🤗

[@brucetharpe762]

2:17 Chicago 28:41 Joliet 30:22 Pontiac 33:46 Bloomington Normal 55:32 St Louis 1:07:30 Longview 1:35:43 Dallas

[@NorthTexasRailfan]

Commented before, but now that I work for the Dallas Garland and Northeastern Railroad I can finally see what some of the mainline looks like from before. At 1:24:23 that is Mock Junction, the track that goes off and branches into two directions, the leftmost track is called the Old Dallas and the rightmost track is called the Old Plano. And the flattened ground to the right of the mainline is now Main #2. 1:32:07 Back when CJ was still in use it's been out of service for some time now (The cars to the right of the double mainlines).

[@creamcitysista1970]

You normally arrive from Chicago into St. Louis around 7:00 pm.

[@martinagustini6925]

It was a great video...thanks so much Rob!!

[@DFWTrains]

Martin Agustini Thanks! My name's not rob lol

[@martinagustini6925]

Wow ok, I am sorry....but your video was great....congratulations.....

[@sparks1504]

what a shame we lost the audio.....I've been on this train all the way to San Antonio and beyond to Los Angeles.......fantastic ride

[@roadwolf2]

What was the trip like as I might be catching that train down to meet a friend who lives in boerne Texas.

[@myis300turbo]

Didnt hear well. But can you take alchohol on the train?

[@myis300turbo]

I like whiskey and want to bring my own. I'm getting a room for myself can I drink in the room?

[@irelandbloke]

Excellent videos 👍🏼

[@DFWTrains]

Thank you!

[@irelandbloke]

You're welcome :)

[@kevinhoward9593]

Ive taken the train from LA all the way back to Chicago. Fun trip.

[@rachelolvera4495]

Is this the same one that goes to SanAntonio ?

[@DFWTrains]

Yes

[@vanadee1618]

Why is the railroad not more interactive with local communities so that when there are stops..riders can taste the local farmers markets or vineyards, or local attractions available.?

[@creamcitysista1970]

What’s up with the Dallas train station? Compared to Union Station, Dallas’ looked like I was in a small town!

[@J3scribe]

I'm taking the Eagle from Chicago to LA in August. I'm interested to see how far along much of the track work has progressed in two years. Nice video. It gave me some ideas about points of interest along the way.

[@DFWTrains]

Thanks! Have fun- I sure did.

[@Peyethon]

I used to live in normal Illinois! Great place to live!

[@dirtycamerarailfan3302]

I live there!

[@Mr-wi6iu]

i Wonder how Many stops does it make from San Antonio tx to Chicago

[@kevinhoward9593]

www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/timetables/Texas-Eagle-Schedule-031118.pdf. Numerous.

[@gentryrailroadvideography2990]

The third amtrak engine with the dash 8, train No. 64. I saw that engine 2 weeks ago!

[@bockscar43]

Youtuuba is the gold standard of long distance train travel. IMHO that is.

[@jamesmcgrath7938]

whose playing music in what seems to be the dining car?

[@beniceorbegone]

49:22 where is the location of these ex-Amtrak ex-SF hi-level cars?

[@DFWTrains]

Just North of St. Louis. I'm not sure of the exact location.

[@drack6701]

I'm 17 years old. I live in virginia and was planning a trip to Miami, with my family, for my march break. I have told them about the amtrak Auto Train. But we cannot decide what option to take: 1. Load our car onto the auto train, get off at Sanford and then drive to Miami OR 2. Drive all the way to Miami What option in your opinion should I take? I love to drive as I got my licence last year December. But I also wanna go on the amtrak.

[@DFWTrains]

I would go for the Amtrak. You can always drive whenever you want but taking the option for the auto train may come to an end with all of Amtrak's budget cuts.

[@rogergoode8466]

Praneel Deb b

[@rachelolvera4495]

To get footage like that where you on the last car?

[@DFWTrains]

To look out the back of the train, yes I was in the last car looking through the small window in the door that usually connects to the subsequent train cars.

[@gentryrailroadvideography2990]

Did you pass Girard IL on the Texas Eagle?

[@TrainSounds]

P40 on the 22, is that rare?

[@field_of_hei]

How much luggage are you able to take?

[@DFWTrains]

We each took 1 suitcase. Idk what the max is

[@railfangarrett6313]

DFWTrains did you go by your self or your with someone else

[@myis300turbo]

Last time I took a Amtrak they had a smoking car. This was back in 94

[@gentryrailroadvideography2990]

Wait a minute. That was 164! Sorry about that.

[@NorthTexasRailfan]

From 1:26:14 I know where to come when adding in scenery on my route :)

[@DFWTrains]

Awesome! Glad you could use it :)

[@NorthTexasRailfan]

In the process of moving my route over to a newer version of the game and I'm really not enjoying the constant slow download/install of all my content.

[@jaredmarcus3078]

1:30:25

[@richintalent]

There was a conductor on the Eagle named Zeb Love many years ago- do you know if he is still working?

[@DFWTrains]

I'm sorry but I have no clue as to who all the crew is on the Eagle.