Amtrak Bedroom Tour On A Superliner: Our Favorite Sleeper Car Room!

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Grounded Life Travel

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@draggonsgate
@draggonsgate 3 жыл бұрын
Taking a shower on Amtrak... Turn shower on, get wet, soap on head, re-wet... then just let the train agitate you like in a washing machine. Rinse. LOL... Superliner Bedrooms are really the best accommodation you can get, especially if traveling with a partner. My grandson and I just got back from a trip and in order for him to experience the different levels, we booked regional coach, Acela 1st, Bedroom and Roomette. He's 11, and even being that small, the roomette was tight with us both. Thanks for your reviews. You guys rock!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That sounds amazing to try all those different rooms! and LOL on the shower!
@spark_6710
@spark_6710 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how long the shower can be used at once & stays hot !? That's terrific that you've tried out different classes ,must had costed a lot ,though !! I disliked you saying the roomette was tight for you & your boy !! Yikes ! I really like the idea of using roomette than sleeper ,though !! 😕sigh ! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us !! 💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞
@draggonsgate
@draggonsgate 3 жыл бұрын
@@spark_6710 It was his first train trip, and he REALLY wanted to ride the Acela... It was actually my first time in a bedroom as well. I usually travel solo in a roomette for overnights, and I prefer coach to business for day trips. The seats don't have those annoying armrests, so you can spread out a bit for napping :-)
@spark_6710
@spark_6710 3 жыл бұрын
@@draggonsgate Thank you for your reply ! I am glad that your boy ,sorry your grandson enjoyed it & you did let that happen for him ! Train trips are fun !! You can enjoy the view from the windows ! I love airplanes ,but we get more different sceneries on trains ! Lol. 💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞
@seanelkins4530
@seanelkins4530 3 жыл бұрын
LOL on the shower, but the correct way to take a shower is to do it during one of the 8-10 hours you’re sitting still waiting for all the other trains that have higher priority.
@majors9508
@majors9508 3 жыл бұрын
I love how specific you guys are with the measurements and suggestions as to where to put your head, how to avoid squishing through the 5" gap, actually standing in the shower area so we can see how wide it is, etc. We're looking forward to our AutoTrain journey with a roomette on the way south and the bedroom on the way back north. Thanks for another great video from the internet's most adorable couple!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much! We hope you have a great trip!
@antb9521
@antb9521 2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing. Nice to have personal bathroom and shower.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@sherylkinsel5592
@sherylkinsel5592 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you're detailed about room tour. Thanks.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@colleend2977
@colleend2977 2 жыл бұрын
You are adorable! Omg! I found you just by googling to see what an Amtrak Bedroom really looks like and you told me everything I want to know. Thank you and I have no idea what the rest of your channel is about but you have a new subscriber. Seriously, you are so charming and darling, you should have your own travel TV show!!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@valsorrentino8028
@valsorrentino8028 3 жыл бұрын
Rob and Allie, I really love your video tours of all things Amtrak! Great work! My first long-distance train trip was aboard the Coast Starlight from LA to Oakland. Since it was not an overnight trip, a roomette was just a little more than coach, so we went for it, and we enjoyed it immensely! My wife and I have booked a 5-day, 4-night trip from LA to Tampa one week before Thanksgiving, and we sprung for the full-size sleeper bedroom! Yeah, it cost a pretty penny, but the privacy and comfort of your own room is well worth the cost! You two lovebirds are like me and my wife...you have a great love of adventure, and of each other! So adorable!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! I think that Coast Starlight day trip in a roomette is one of the best experiences at a reasonable cost you can do. We just did it with points ourselves. What route are you going LA to Tampa? We are going LA to Miami right now, but in a roomette. We did Coast Starlight, California Zephyr (on it as I type) Capitol Limited and then Silver Meteor.
@BattleCryMuted
@BattleCryMuted Ай бұрын
Thank you, you have helped sell my wife on my retirement trip I have always dreamed of.
@gwig3630
@gwig3630 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the details your video provides us. Excellent! Your videos are encouraging us to try an Amtrak adventure. Thank you.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@leokuoershmidt3487
@leokuoershmidt3487 3 жыл бұрын
Love it as tour guide when you are ready to travel by train and so much more as it look like you are enjoying that whole package!!!! Thank you !!!
@valmor8080
@valmor8080 3 жыл бұрын
He said a thousand dollars but what does he mean.For how many days?
@Seers2you24
@Seers2you24 2 жыл бұрын
SOOO worth the extra money, loved it so much, had a great time, thanks Amtrak and staff!
@brianolson6366
@brianolson6366 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best travel channels
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@toyiatoywilliams3064
@toyiatoywilliams3064 6 ай бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel I will be getting the bedroom for travel soon , are you able to lock your suite door when you leave out for dinner etc.,?
@toyiatoywilliams3064
@toyiatoywilliams3064 6 ай бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel Are you able to lock the door to the bedroom if you leave out ?
@penguincommunity6218
@penguincommunity6218 2 жыл бұрын
Marvelous video. This is the amount of detail that I was looking for as I am preparing for my next trip.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mjgnmgal1715
@mjgnmgal1715 3 жыл бұрын
We took the Southwest Chief and Coast Starlight in 2006 in a sleeper. At the time things had been going downhill, but had not hit bottom, and overall the trip was great. It will be wonderful for Amtrak to get funding to improve the trains. Amtrak needs to invest in upgrades including USB ports, more electrical outlets and wireless charging. I hope to take another overnight or longer trip, there's nothing like it. Thank you for the great video.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@realadamthekid
@realadamthekid 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I’m taking the coast starlight to L.A in late July on a roomette.. but I used the bidup system to get a chance at a bedroom. I have my hopes up to get one! This video was very informative and well-made, no special effects or random cuts for no reason, just facts and good content. Keep it up!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your bid and have a great trip!
@marlenekelleyrisner1766
@marlenekelleyrisner1766 3 жыл бұрын
I took the Coast Starlight in a roomette & it was tight but we were on a travel budget. I did not mind the toilet down the hall but I was young. I think now being in my 60's an upgrade would be in order. Either way the scenery is great.
@realadamthekid
@realadamthekid 3 жыл бұрын
@@marlenekelleyrisner1766 it sure is! I took the train from Seattle/Tacoma to chemult (first station across the cascades when you are going south) when I was younger. Since then I’ve become a complete train geek, and wanted to take this trip. So I did!
@jancatperson8329
@jancatperson8329 3 жыл бұрын
I usually book a roomette, but the one time I had a bedroom it was lovely. I'd love to travel that way all the time.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
We usually do the roomette also, as you say, this was very nice though!
@debt4717
@debt4717 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the BEST video tour of one of these Amtrak bedrooms on youtube! Very thorough with really nice video recording! THANK YOU!!!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@donneary7104
@donneary7104 3 жыл бұрын
Another winning Video by the dynamic duo of Amtrak Train travel.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@kimberlygila3604
@kimberlygila3604 3 жыл бұрын
this is beautiful and on my bucket list
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
It is a great way to go!
@frankrueter5218
@frankrueter5218 3 жыл бұрын
One thing I would suggest is to remove the toilet tissue when showering, my experience is it will always get wet! Traveled Amtrak CHI to LAX since 2013 and it always happens. Spool is just spring loaded and is easy to remove.
@jamesthompson3099
@jamesthompson3099 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad someone else mentioned this. It just takes a second to remove and will save you a lot of grief. The TP protectors always leak at least a little.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Thanks
@BuddhaGuitar1
@BuddhaGuitar1 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing for always sharing your experiences. Thank you.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@drfosgate
@drfosgate 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Gives me an idea of what to expect on our upcoming Amtrak Adventure!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@barbaralienhard3490
@barbaralienhard3490 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, I appreciate the measurements too. Hoping to see you on the train some day.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@bmrpink59
@bmrpink59 3 жыл бұрын
This would be my favorite one too.
@haroldwilliams4634
@haroldwilliams4634 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your travel videos so very much. They are so informative and entertaining. Thank you and safe travels. Stay Safe and Stay Well! GOD BLESS 🙏
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dukas1874
@dukas1874 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing with details this accommodation by train. I always wanted to know how it is to spend the night there. Excellent video
@rizhrd181
@rizhrd181 3 жыл бұрын
This room is good too coz d toilet bowl is separated to the bedroom but sink & bathroom is smaller compared to the other one you showed from your other vlog. Thank you for this 🌹✨ very helpful.💓🤜🤛
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes, we think it is our favorite room
@dorib.3367
@dorib.3367 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing guys.!!!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@kimryan3495
@kimryan3495 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! You two are so cute together too. Thanks.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@TDTehranie
@TDTehranie 6 ай бұрын
Lovely couple! THANK YOU for the tour!
@gregtrain1
@gregtrain1 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I was in one of these bedrooms was in 2007! Loved it. It was on the Empire Builder in both directions and segments.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great trip!
@gregtrain1
@gregtrain1 3 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel : it also included Vancouver and Victoria Canada.
@carolwelcome2882
@carolwelcome2882 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Y'all do a great job explaining and showing us all of this.I really appreciate knowing this. Thank you for sharing.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@heatherv3417
@heatherv3417 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for measuring the beds, my husband is 6’5” and finding spaces for him to sleep is always rather difficult lol we were thinking of these rooms for our trip home but didn’t know how the beds would be for that long trip
@melissabenjamin4005
@melissabenjamin4005 2 жыл бұрын
Love to watch you guys adorable and naturals , great team work . I Love the train !! Can’t wait for my sweet hubby to go on a trip with me 😊
@jeremyquiros5483
@jeremyquiros5483 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a valuable resource for me as I plan an Amtrak trip in the coming months. Thank you both so much!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@marjorieprintz2468
@marjorieprintz2468 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching you both bring us all on your Amtrak vacations🌞 Thank you I am hoping my hub & son would want to take an Amtrak vacation
@turnofevent8094
@turnofevent8094 3 жыл бұрын
Love your presentations of travel via train. Thanks for great videos
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! We appreciate you watching!
@mahjabeenmalik5306
@mahjabeenmalik5306 Жыл бұрын
thank you for being so specific
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure
@sednasix6608
@sednasix6608 2 жыл бұрын
This sleeper room is similar in design to the "coupe" sleepers in Soviet era trains, the only difference is the beds are on both sides to make total of 4 beds and they don't have the private bathroom/shower. Thank you for the review, looks like I know what I'll be booking for my California Zephyr experience!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@RelocatedRedbird
@RelocatedRedbird 3 жыл бұрын
When showing the chair and shelf, you can see a handle behind the chair. I read the wall is retractable, and done so when getting a suite, which is basically two bedrooms put together.
@sunnie2474
@sunnie2474 3 жыл бұрын
Wish you were showing the roomette we are stuck with on Empire Builder in Sept. Love your videos!!!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
We are on a roomette in a few days, but we do have an older video of a roomette from our trip last summer.
@sunnie2474
@sunnie2474 3 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel Thank you! Yes I found that roomette review. Exactly what I had been looking for!!! Your videos are the best, so helpful! Love the new dining one!!!
@traceybaytops8681
@traceybaytops8681 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for all the info guys! Especially, giving me an idea of the price! That is extremely helpful! My trip to California will definitely have to be well planned and timed out! You two are the absolute best!!!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@markforrest881
@markforrest881 3 жыл бұрын
First… Thank you, for such detailed information. Clear and concise! Your videos are enjoyable and relaxing. You seem like such wonderful people. Amtrak should thank you; as my wife and I have decided to take our first train ride.
@renzo7503
@renzo7503 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the view at 5:44 is very impressive. 😍😍😍
@jeffreymanestar5319
@jeffreymanestar5319 Жыл бұрын
I know I'm late to the party but u do a great job. Thank u for the content.
@cynthiajohns0n442
@cynthiajohns0n442 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us. I have always wondered how sleeping on an amtrak would be like.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cynthiajohns0n442
@cynthiajohns0n442 3 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel you're welcome 😊
@dianecroft-doane8191
@dianecroft-doane8191 3 жыл бұрын
Based on the videos, we booked a roomette on our trip on the Southwest Chief, Chicago to Flagstaff. We like the privacy but we felt it was a little too small. On our return trip on the California Zephyr, we were able to upgrade to the family roomette. Loved the room. We also upgraded our trip from Chicago to DC to a sleeper. Way more comfortable. So we have decided future trips, sleepers are the way to go.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
The bedroom is also our favorite, but they can be hard to get sometimes! Glad you were able to do it!
@danhoadley476
@danhoadley476 3 жыл бұрын
Question. If you're to leave your room to go to eat or sit in the observation car can you lock your room while you aren't in it?
@Optimystik
@Optimystik Жыл бұрын
Very good question
@7thsonofa7thson80
@7thsonofa7thson80 3 ай бұрын
I think you can, but not sure.
@Nicholette-o2u
@Nicholette-o2u Ай бұрын
No locks.lock on inside only
@7thsonofa7thson80
@7thsonofa7thson80 Ай бұрын
@@Nicholette-o2u that sucks
@elcabong5
@elcabong5 3 жыл бұрын
Do you trust things to be clean or do you find your self doing a little extra cleaning . Keep up the super job you guys are doing . I work for my self and haven't been out of my city in 34 years . When it's time to travel we will be using the train
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
We have not cleaned much ourselves as we've found it pretty clean.
@nataliemkennedy_aboutthebooks
@nataliemkennedy_aboutthebooks 2 жыл бұрын
I bring cleaning stuff always. Even though it looks clean I wiped down the tray in the roomette and it was dirty.
@marjorieprintz2468
@marjorieprintz2468 2 жыл бұрын
My mom & my niece would love it too i think
@MsHunne62
@MsHunne62 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this information, I've never been on a train before but I hope to do so real soon so all this here and your other video is good for me to know.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Faiith1964
@Faiith1964 3 жыл бұрын
Use to travel as a child all the time, they were stink back then
@DieterDorango
@DieterDorango Жыл бұрын
One of my dreams is to drive with this train from Chicago to San Francisco. Greetings from Germany.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
That's a great trip!
@DieterDorango
@DieterDorango Жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel maybe one day...😊
@BrokawStreetStudio
@BrokawStreetStudio 3 жыл бұрын
Great video tour of the room. I can’t wait to see your updates on the traditional dining onboard. I’ll be on the coast starlight around the end of July. Exciting!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
We should be getting traditional dining next week on one of our trips! Have a great time on the Coast Starlight!
@joannes.4845
@joannes.4845 Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Thank you!
@daver1787
@daver1787 3 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent communicator
@sherylsingletary6270
@sherylsingletary6270 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for this video and how everything was in detail. I’ve been unsure and very curious about this .
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@IndigenousAmericanTrucker
@IndigenousAmericanTrucker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering my question about the toilet paper getting wet in the shower right as I was thinking about it lol.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@A-Michele
@A-Michele 3 жыл бұрын
I plan to take a trip and get a bedroom or roomette so thanks for the info!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@tammymaze5779
@tammymaze5779 Жыл бұрын
I really love riding Amtrak 🎉🎉
@tedhong9730
@tedhong9730 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your vids are tremendously helpful. Thank you for the information and opinions!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@monicadifranco8116
@monicadifranco8116 Жыл бұрын
Very thorough and informative video, thank you! The only thing I would like to know that wasn't addressed is the comfort of the beds. We've slept in sleeper rooms on trains in India and the "mattresses" were very thin and hard. You couldn't "sink in" to any degree, causing soreness and stiff muscles in the morning. This might not be so important for young people but older folks have arthritis to deal with so sleeping on the equivalent of a park bench is very hard on us. Perhaps you could add this to the things you mention if you do another video.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
Great idea, we've found the upper berth to be hard and the lower berth softer.
@GEMINI-z2meri
@GEMINI-z2meri 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. The measurements really helps out. Thank you. 😊
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lenevee4925
@lenevee4925 3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@alanclare9376
@alanclare9376 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed tour. I appreciated the details that you share and feel your enthusiasm for Amtrak.
@keeshagibson2386
@keeshagibson2386 3 жыл бұрын
Love your video’s, I’m soooo doing a trip across the us next yr.. my fist trip this yr will be the cal zphr. So excited after seeing your video’s.. THANK YOU !! 🤗🤗🥰
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, have a great trip!
@JastaAdventures
@JastaAdventures Жыл бұрын
Y’all are just too cute together. I hope to run into you on the rails sometime!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@AA_8184_1
@AA_8184_1 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’ve had a bedroom on Viewliner but not on Superliner. The extra set of windows on the Viewliner & additional headroom is a plus. Want to try Superliner bedroom too. The shower is definitely a challenge! :)
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you, that extra headroom is nice, but we like that the superliners have observation cars too often times, so it kind of evens out.
@AA_8184_1
@AA_8184_1 3 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravelGood point! Always love an observation car, too!
@samuelpetruno4973
@samuelpetruno4973 3 жыл бұрын
We did a Bedroom on the Texas Eagle. The only thing we didn’t like was that the single seat by the bathroom door was well used and had a forward lean to it , and that made it super uncomfortable. And based on our layout that was the chair facing the direction of travel.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Ours had a very slight lean, but not as bad as you describe, that would be uncomfortable.
@jennystull981
@jennystull981 2 жыл бұрын
Do you all carry your backpack with you to the dining car if you have the bedroom? Can you just lock the door to your room? Also can you choose the Superliner when you book your trip? Thanks for being so helpful with all of your videos! I love them!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Each train is either a superliner or viewliner, and they don't change, so you can choose a superliner if you pick the right train, it'll always be one. Those are cross country trains west of Chicago.You can't lock your door so Allie will carry her purse with her to dinner always etc...
@cynthiarogers2904
@cynthiarogers2904 2 жыл бұрын
*AMAZING. THANK YOU !!!*
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@PeterAlmenar
@PeterAlmenar 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful, real world descriptions and shots of all the features. Thank you.
@rleeAZ
@rleeAZ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Looking forward to my first superliner bedroom trip for Thanksgiving!
@JJ-ck2mt
@JJ-ck2mt 3 жыл бұрын
Just curious as to which sleeper car model/version that is. I’ve seen some videos where the set-up is a lot “older” with respect to the accessories in the room. That one looks pretty new. Also, aren’t some of the bedrooms designed WITHOUT a toilet and shower combo? Finally, if you could at some point in time, describe the differences between each of the sleeping quarters on the Superliner - Viewliner as well, but I’m primarily interested in Western journeys down the road. Thanks, Allie and Rob! Of course Vera and I love all your terrific Amtrak videos!
@cecilearquette1637
@cecilearquette1637 3 жыл бұрын
Western routes have Superliner trains. This is the exact set-up for the bedroom, they are all the same. A Roomette is much smaller without a bathroom, but you have access to a shower on the first level of the train that is reserved for first class. There are also Family rooms, which go all the way across a car on the first level. These are cool because you have a window on each side, but they don’t have bathrooms. In my experience, the bedrooms are not always that great, because when the person next to you flushes their toilet, you hear it and smell it sometimes! You can also hear people snoring in the next compartment!
@JJ-ck2mt
@JJ-ck2mt 3 жыл бұрын
@@cecilearquette1637 Hi, Cecile. As I mentioned, there are versions of the Superliner (“western” cars). I wanted to know if this was on a Superliner II, or Superliner I. It appears to be the newer version, but I wanted a confirmation from Rob or Allie,
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Hi J J, we aren't sure if it was a I or II, it was on the Texas Eagle, but we'll be on another one this week so we'll check the versions starting now and be ready to let you know!
@JJ-ck2mt
@JJ-ck2mt 3 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel The version in your video looked sooo sweet! Next trip out west we’re gonna try to score one of those. Complete and comfy!
@ajo5602
@ajo5602 3 жыл бұрын
@@JJ-ck2mt This is a Superliner I car. The Superliner I’s were built in the late 70’s and refurbished in the early 2010’s. The Superliner II’s were built in the 90’s and have never had a major refurbishment. The 1’s had new bathrooms installed along with new wall paneling, faux wood instead of “carpet on the walls” as seen in the 2’s. In almost every respect Superliner I’s are better. This may change when all Superliner cars go into refurbishment this year. You are mainly going to see 1’s on western trains as there were about 70 built compared to 49 2’s. In addition the Auto Train in the East uses all Superliner II equipment further increasing the chances of seeing a 1 on the western routes.
@PeteMalis
@PeteMalis 3 жыл бұрын
My experience is the room attendant, always asks what time to make the beds for the evening. They have never done it while we were at dinner.
@davidhutchinson5233
@davidhutchinson5233 Жыл бұрын
Love the train. Thank you for this. Very much appreciated. I can't stand flying anymore.
@luciac.419
@luciac.419 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Wow these are small!!!
@recobb56
@recobb56 3 жыл бұрын
excellent review
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ClaudeASMR
@ClaudeASMR 3 жыл бұрын
This is great, thank u for the tour!
@shannonestelaguerrero5163
@shannonestelaguerrero5163 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH SHANNON FROM MICHIGAN,DO YOU HAVE TO BE VACCINATED COVID-19 TO RIDE?
@33Kellymc
@33Kellymc 3 жыл бұрын
Great review guys!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@wellardsmith3629
@wellardsmith3629 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lucapima1974
@lucapima1974 Жыл бұрын
You are very nice. Thanks.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Om-nom-nomigon
@Om-nom-nomigon 3 жыл бұрын
This is something I would love to do something like this if ever I am in the US, but I am a little put off by the cost. Would probably need a travelling companion to help with that
@billholt2010
@billholt2010 3 жыл бұрын
Rode from ElPaso to Fort Worth in one of these rooms on the Texas Eagle in June 2021. I’m 5-11, 215, wife is 5-2. I did not like trying to sleep on the train. I would’ve liked to try folding over the mattress and not pulling out the lower bed and see if that would’ve worked for more cushioning. I hated the lack of space in front of the sink - I wish it was closer to the bathroom - we had very tight space to brush our teeth, wash face, etc. We didn’t see that beforehand. We’ll just do day travel next time, if there is a next time. We paid $700 - one senior, one adult.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Doubling the mattress on top? I've thought about it, but I think it would leave too little headroom up there for me.
@billholt2010
@billholt2010 3 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel Sorry to be unclear, I meant on the bottom bed, definitely not on the bunk. You are correct about the headroom….
@connorhanneken3244
@connorhanneken3244 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! I think I saw y’all in the lounge in Union Station!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! Yes, we were there!
@tofu86oc55
@tofu86oc55 3 жыл бұрын
when I stay in a roomette or bedroom with my son, we lower the top bed and put our luggage there. so it's like a bunk bed with storage on top and a sofa on the bottom. unless you are super tall, this is a great way to keep your stuff in the room. at night we just store all the luggage on the little chair
@mariabetancourt6797
@mariabetancourt6797 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@tacollins1983
@tacollins1983 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@karinstevens1881
@karinstevens1881 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video.
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
you are welcome
@johnengland8619
@johnengland8619 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@joemartino6976
@joemartino6976 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour! We're traveling on the California Zephyr from Denver to Emeryville next week. Question: do you tip the attendants (or anyone else)? if so, is there a best time to do so?
@ramuroswain7164
@ramuroswain7164 2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool❤
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CharlieBerry51
@CharlieBerry51 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the tour and the info! I have a question, is the chair available when the bottom bunk is in bed mode?
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@CharlieBerry51
@CharlieBerry51 2 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel this is great, someone can lie in the bottom bunk looking out the window while someone sits in the chair with their feet propped on the bed.
@CharlieBerry51
@CharlieBerry51 2 жыл бұрын
@@GroundedLifeTravel I will look at your review of the superliner roomette to see if this could be done in some way. We are planning to take the southwest chief in April or May . Thank you very much!
@howleymag
@howleymag 10 ай бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks so much
@1955mlynch
@1955mlynch 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for this and other very informative videos. I'm afraid I'm spoiled. I rode the "older" sleepers, sometimes referred to as "heritage equipment". On that equipment a roomette was a single bedroom with it's own toilet and sink. A double bedroom was much more spacious, had two different configurations that gave passengers a choice of berths parallel or perpendicular to the track, and could be opened up en-suite with the adjoining room and had its own enclosed bathroom annex. Compartments could be for three people. Drawing rooms were about the largest room available in common use prior to Amtrak. All the accommodations offered a fan, a control for the amount of air conditioning entering the room radiant floor heat. In short they were a far more comfortable design. If you like a good movie and want a fairly accurate picture of what train travel used to be, watch "North by Northwest" the Alfred Hitchcock movie that starts out on the 20th Century Limited. The Santa Fe developed the high level coach cars that preceded the Super-liners but never tried to cram sleeping service on these cars on two levels. Prior to and in the early days of Amtrak, the Santa Fe would have the single level sleepers and a dome lounge car for first class passengers only.
@travel3215
@travel3215 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@johnward6699
@johnward6699 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tour... I think I rather travel by horse and buggy, in the winter, during a blizzard. Lol
@STRANGExDAYSx
@STRANGExDAYSx 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tour 👍
@chewar7537
@chewar7537 3 жыл бұрын
You two are awesome, love your videos.
@thomasswift5715
@thomasswift5715 3 жыл бұрын
Trying to plan a trip. Can you upgrade the current $299 USARailPass to a roomette on the Lakeshore Limited, California Zepher and Coast Starlight?
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think it is possible to do that
@dorib.3367
@dorib.3367 Жыл бұрын
I want to plan. A trip to Florida! Do they have larger rooms.!
@GroundedLifeTravel
@GroundedLifeTravel Жыл бұрын
You can put two of these together and make a suite, that's the largest.
@dorib.3367
@dorib.3367 Жыл бұрын
@Grounded Life Travel ok sounds good!
@JoseMartinez-lb7bf
@JoseMartinez-lb7bf 2 жыл бұрын
Buena información. Gracias👍👋
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