Amtrak Southwest Chief - 43 HOURS Across America!

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Hello and welcome to Los Angeles Union Station! Today we’re embarking on an incredible journey to the midwest, riding 43 hours from here to Chicago on board Amtrak’s Southwest Chief.
Trip Information
Train Number: Amtrak Southwest Chief 4
Locomotives: P42DCs 18 and 11
Departure Time: 5:55pm
Arrival Time: 3:50pm +2 Days
Journey Time: 42hr 55min
Price: $1042.00
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Chapters:
0:00 Hello and Welcome to Los Angeles Union Station!
0:14 Our Route to Chicago
1:05 LA Union Station
2:14 Sunset Trains
2:42 Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge
3:56 Today's Sponsor: RAID: Shadow Legends!
5:15 Boarding via Golf Cart!
6:04 Our Locomotives
6:23 Pacific Surfliner Departure
6:46 Departing Los Angeles
7:17 The LA River and Our Wonderful Sleeper Attendant
8:10 Dinner Time!
11:01 Cajon Pass and Virtual Railfan
11:34 Sleeping Setup
11:59 Barstow, CA Fresh Air Break
13:12 Bed Time!
13:24 Sunrise in Arizona!
14:14 Petrified Forest National Park
15:13 Time for Breakfast
16:32 Crossing into New Mexico
17:26 Gallup, NM Fresh Air Break
18:15 More Stunning NM Scenery
19:01 Roomette Tour!
22:22 Superliner Bathrooms
23:09 The Sandia Mountains
23:20 Subscribe! And THANK YOU to my Patrons and Members!
23:42 The Long Stop in Albuquerque
24:12 New Mexico RailRunner
24:35 Aerial Views of the Southwest Chief
25:19 KC-135 Touch-and-Go
26:22 Lunch Time in New Mexico
27:49 Lamy, NM
28:15 A Snowy Glorieta Pass
31:03 Passing Southwest Chief Train 3
31:42 Coach Class Tour
34:16 Even More New Mexico Scenery!
34:30 Las Vegas! (No, the other one)
34:58 Enjoying the Observation Car
35:30 Raton Pass After Sunset
35:54 Second Dinner on the Chief
37:08 Shower Time!
38:04 Lights out on Day 2
38:22 The Morning of Day 3 in KC
39:29 Coffee and Breakfast
40:20 Amtrak's Transition Sleepers
41:41 The Mississippi River and Fort Madison, IA
43:30 Lunch Time Again!
43:54 Picking Up Speed
44:12 Metra's BNSF Line
44:36 Penultimate Stop in Naperville, IL
44:55 Thank You to Miles Jajich for the Incredible Footage!
45:30 Arrival in Chicago
46:07 Disembark and a Bid Farwell to the Southwest Chief
46:45 The Great Hall
46:56 THANK YOU if you made it this far!
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47:16 Subscribe! And THANK YOU to my Patrons and Members!
47:38 Thanks for Watching!
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[@LonestarTrips]

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[@chellastation]

One question, how does the showers work? I know with Japanese trains, you have to pay for a ticket to get access to the showers. However, I am not sure about Amtrak.

[@mholtebeck]

I'm going to be on this trip in 3 weeks. I'm super excited. Pro tip: get breakfast at 6:30. That's not because you beat the crowd, but sunrise on Amtrak is so peaceful. Take your post-lunch nap.

[@macman2500]

I had Steven on my Southwest Chief trip last summer, he was amazing!

[@LonestarTrips]

Right?! Such a fantastic attendant and a great guy to chat with.

[@mholtebeck]

I think I had Steven on the Texas Eagle (Sunset Limited leg)) and you're right.

[@user-xe6yl5ys1s]

who is STEVEN?

[@mholtebeck]

​@@user-xe6yl5ys1she is an attedentant

[@mcain2911]

I prefer the longer videos. Yeah, I know what a roomette looks like at this point, and I know the food is good. It’s those views that make these videos so great.

[@LonestarTrips]

Yeah, the views really make it. I understand where you’re coming from regarding the room and food, cause really, once you’ve seen it, you don’t have to see it again, but I like to include them for new viewers so they can see what it’s like.

[@alexanderboulton2123]

And of course, there's the off chance that the food is bad 😂

[@julieg4926]

Just have to tell you of all the Amtrak videos I watch, yours has the most beautiful content. Thanks for going that extra mile to capture such amazing footage.

[@LonestarTrips]

I’m glad you appreciate the footage! I do my best to capture each adventure as one would experience it on board, and I’m glad such beauty is coming across in the videos. 😊

[@edeinhorn6016]

Another great video. My wife and I took the Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago in May, 2022 and we are doing it again in April, 2024. On our trip in 2022, our roomette looked out the right side of the train. You shot a lot of video looking out the left side. That showed me that we missed a lot a beautiful scenery on that side. I hope we have a window on the left side next month so we can experience the scenery we didn't see last time. BTW, you need to fix your description at the top just below your video. Your description says, "Hello and welcome to New York’s Penn Station! Today we’re riding on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional from here up to New Haven, Connecticut!". Obviously, it should have said, "Hello and welcome to Los Angeles Union Station!"

[@blind_gamer16]

The Southwest Chief is an amazing experience. I really think that this is one that i should do if I want to look out the window AND enjoy the views at the same time.

[@LonestarTrips]

110% There’s never a dull moment on the SWC. Whether it be stunning mountains or beautiful fields, there’s always something to enjoy.

[@johnhagan7742]

Fun Fact: The Southwest Chief is my number one favorite Long Distance Amtrak Train Service. A few sections of track along the route of Amtrak's Southwest Chief still use 100 year old Santa Fe Era Semaphore Signals.

[@roysterfour9731]

Great video! I would only comment that sleeper car riders should always tip their car attendant when they depart at their destination. They work hard to make your journey seamless and memorable.

[@LonestarTrips]

Yes! I always tip my sleeper attendants, and I’ll be sure to include a note about it on the next sleeper video.

[@John2Tex]

@@LonestarTripsBetter to trip them when you get on the train. Then you may get a better trip.

[@cadicorniche]

Love the enthusiasm of the narrator.

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

28:47 I was already in love with this video, crossing through all these climate zones and then my favourite classical piece started playing :D

[@LonestarTrips]

It’s mine too! That’s why I use it 😊

[@chrismatthews2430]

whats the name of the piece?

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@chrismatthews2430 Jupiter

[@damcoentertainment3956]

Yeah what's the name?

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@damcoentertainment3956 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity

[@DarkRider-gy4rl]

I’m taking this trip in October (From Chicago to Los Angeles) and this video just made me more excited😀

[@SuperDave30]

I just love your Amtrak journeys!

[@LonestarTrips]

Thank you!

[@trainman4487]

My wife and I rode this train from LAX to ABQ just 24 before you. This was my 200,000 mile mark trip on Amtrak. Stepping off in Barstow was cool to see the lights. Great trip report and videos; you answer a lot of questions that I have while traveling, ie history and dates. Great rail advocacy. Thank You, keep the videos coming.

[@jge123]

28:25 This section is beautiful and the music adds to that!

[@robertarnobit5357]

Another great video 👍 enjoyed it😊 love the sceneries 👍

[@Emacee1701]

I enjoyed this video. I took the westbound Southwest Chief several years ago and the timing is better for passing the best scenery during daylight (especially Raton Pass). I have to admit, the most exciting part of the trip was waking up and finding the train stopped in Dodge City. I guess I watched too many westerns when I was a kid.

[@alimazimmer3819]

I have travelled on the Southwest Chief (round trips) twice . I love this rail journey so much that I am planning to ride the Southwest Chief when I retire.

[@raymondmuench3266]

The “Jupiter” was an interesting and enjoyable choice of music to accompany the trip through the pass. More classical excerpts are always welcome!

[@LonestarTrips]

Glad you enjoyed the selection! I’m always open to recommendations for pieces you’d like to hear 😊

[@emjayay]

Notice the halls full of blocked off seating in L A Union Station. Until recently it was wall to wall with homeless people of all kinds. And I mean all kinds.

[@willyonmyway1472]

Steven, Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation footage, music selections, and tips & descriptions along the way. Very well done!! Bill

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

super great video sir ❤❤😍😍

[@LonestarTrips]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed 😊

[@johnsons74thsquadron74]

On a separate, I would totally do coach for an overnight journey if it were as empty as your train was. Since they can go to the lounge anytime they want and that the beloved tradition of letting coach passengers pay to eat in the dining car is back. It wouldn’t be a bad choice given how cheap it is. That said, it isn’t a good option if you have claustrophobia. The Southwest Chief in particular has extremely high demand in coach during the summer. Amtrak traditionally adds a 3rd coach to the Chief during the summer. But even that additional car is not enough to handle the surge of travelers during that period. Most notably, many Boy Scouts take the Chief to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron NM. Nevertheless, I would say coach would still work, you might have some inconveniences, with having someone close to you for a long time, but it’s probably worth it for the long journey. For me coach is definitely worth it overnight if you’re traveling in a party of 2 since Amtrak will seat you and your travel mate together.

[@derekbryce2632]

I’m taking this train in a roomette in June this year. You’ve really whetted my appetite. Can’t wait!

[@stephenkeever6029]

Beautifully done! The Glorieta Pass segment was absolutely stunning to watch in 4K with the perfect music! You never fail to provide an engaging trip report that feels like we are on the adventure with you.

[@ViewpointUnique]

I've been in the LAX 1st class lounge (Feb of 2023), waiting for the Texas Eagle. The lounge was decent, but the roof leaks like a sieve, which we found out very quickly as it was raining cats and dogs the whole time we were in LA. That, and the underground tunnel that leads to the platforms floods easily. Anyway...as long as it's not raining, it's decent lol. Nice video as always!

[@MilesJajich]

What a spectacular journey! Back in 2020, I did a road trip to Colorado and New Mexico to see some of the old semaphore signals and the Delhi Wigwag in action. Watching the Southwest Chief trains run by them was quite a sight to see! Awesome video as always, Noah! Loved the information you gave about the towns you stopped in as well as the sights you passed along the way. Great choice of music for when you were going through Glorieta Pass!

[@LonestarTrips]

So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the awesome footage! I’d love to get back out to the southwest to see the Delhi Wigwag and semaphores in action. One of the few things I missed covering in this video.

[@MilesJajich]

No problem! Unfortunately, the wigwag was taken down in March of 2021, but you can now find it on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. As for the semaphore signals, several were replaced in late 2022, though some appear to still be up and running.

[@harryborsalino1276]

One of my Bucket List items is to take the train to all (or as many as possible) of the really cool train stations, including LA Union Station. This one, I'd be doing westbound from Chicago, probably going up to Seattle on the Coast Starlight, then back to CHI on the Empire Builder. Thanks for posting a great, entertaining and informative video!

[@larryloveless2967]

Good video and great memories for me. I did five weekend to weekend trips 15 - 25 years ago originating from St. Louis to do all the AMTRAK routes in the West making connections at times in Kansas City and Chicago. It was a great way to see The West and very relaxing. On one of those trips I included riding The Canadian back and forth between Vancouver and Jasper as a part of a jounrney.

[@HighHolyOne]

That Holiday Tree in Union Station is bedecked with ornaments commemmorating dozens of railroads from the past, some big, some not so big, but all heralding passenger travel in rail's heyday.

[@johnsons74thsquadron74]

Love the slow detail to outline every important aspect of this trip. Thanks for the insight! As always, the trip report hit the spot!!

[@danielleporter1829]

Hint: Across the street from Union Station is the Historic center of Los Angeles, Olvera Street and behind Union is Little Tokyo and straight down Broadway is Chinatown. Fun Fact, when Union Station was being built. artifacts were found that On US's site was L.A.'s orignial and larger Chinatown. An Anthropology Prof I had in colege told the class this and it always has stuck with me. Thr red rocks in Gallup were absolutely beautiful.

[@FreihEitner]

Nice documentary of your trip. I'm in early stages of planning my own Amtrak long distance journey for later this year.

[@JanetBlake2010]

Oh no. You missed out La Plata and Galesburg.

[@michaelwayne7887]

Great video! I did the Chicago - Albuquerque leg a little over a month ago. One way only and not in a roomette. But the coach experience was way better than I imagined it being. I would definitely do it again. Wonderful trip report.

[@soxlearning]

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and your coverage. I look forward to this trip.

[@LonestarTrips]

Thank you so much 😊 The SWC is really one of the best trains out there.

[@odiecalodie]

For me the worst part about having a sleeping car is getting out of bed in the morning. Best sleep I get all year.

[@KimMyersyourlegacyspeaks]

Kansas City has a beautiful Union Station - Next time during crew change, hop in. Stand under the Clock.

[@LonestarTrips]

Will do! I want to do the river runner from KCS to STL, which gives me a reason to go back.

[@Tbpker22]

Great adventure trip - thank you for all your filming!

[@LonestarTrips]

Of course! Always happy to share the journey.

[@sammy7068]

wow took this train in 92 in coach very nice train ride ty for sharing

[@NickP16]

Always look forward to when I see an upload from you! I anticipate this video will be great as always! I’ve taken the southwest Chief once, from Los Angeles all the way to Chicago I stopped in Kansas City for two nights. I visited a cousin and went to a concert. Before I re-boarded two days later to finish the trip out to Chicago.

[@LonestarTrips]

Always glad to see you in the comments! And I’m glad you were able to experience the SWC first hand. It’s such a beautiful route through some of America’s most remote regions.

[@russbear31]

I live in Kansas City. Over the past 30 years I've taken about a dozen small weekend trips on the SW Chief from Kansas City to Chicago. (I hate to fly.) Amtrak is always fun and relaxing. Years ago when I took some of my first trips I think the prorated fare from KC to Chicago was $40 roundtrip. They would sometimes offer you an upgrade to sleeper for an extra $30 or $40. (Today roundtrip coach is about $150 and the sleeper is about $300) I still dream of Amtrak French toast, the flat iron steak for dinner, and the chocolate mouse cake. Amtrak has actually reached back. Those were on the menu 30 years ago.

[@gabrielapaulinho1luv]

Yummm, I still haven't tasted the Amtrak French toast. I know, go West, young woman. Go West. I hate to fly, too.​@@russbear31

[@jessicaburdell7779]

From what I've seen via their Facebook page so far, Amtrak themselves seem to not really want to let go of the P42DC's either. They recently repainted one within the Phase 6 livery and it seems like a lot of them (mainly the ones with ebells in place of the old GE mechanical one) have been rebuilt, likely in hopes to extend their service life. Sort of similar to a few of the Geeps and SW units we have here on the road I work on.

[@LonestarTrips]

My guess is they’ll keep the ones that are in the best working order in operation, or they’ll continue to use them on intercity routes to supplement frequency with the existing services. Either or, they can’t be phased out entirely as there just aren’t enough ALC-42s on order atm.

[@user-zd9bf4no3e]

I’m going to the southwest chief in 5 days! I haven’t seen an Amtrak train in 9 months. Btw, I really recommend the sleeper. The coach in my opinion is too crowded for me and not enough room for me to sleep comfortably. Hope you had a good trip!

[@davepov]

I've been watching your videos for awhile now and I subscribed to your channel I like them so much. Your videos are well shot and well written and your narration is unique. The scenic shots are just long enough. All in all, very well done!

[@baseballfan99]

Great video I did this trip in reverse last year in coach but alas at that time I could not use the diner so I am glad this is now an option. I did find the deli at Albuquerque was fantastic though for food though and I was not the only one who walked a couple of blocks to buy loverly fresh food and cake. Though the food at Chicago and LA was excellent for travelling with.

[@kietero]

Just a quick note: if you're starting or transferring at LA, bring A LOT of money if you intend on enjoying the amenities at the station. The convenience store's pricing is OK, but across from the Amtrak ticket counters is a Mexican joint. The food there, and the lady that took care of me, were FANTASTIC! The price... my burrito cost $20! The food at Subway was subpar (as normal) but they were having money problems thanks to the poor economy. I had an over 8 hour wait between my inbound flight from Tokyo Narita and my train to KC, so I walked about 15 minutes from the station to Little Tokyo. An absolutely heartbreaking journey but Little Tokyo kinda brought me home.... somewhat... Anyway, thanks for the share, @Lonestar. When I took coach from LA to KC in '22, it was an absolutely awesome journey! Can't wait for the chance to repeat it.

[@gloryannbatista6211]

Hey @Lonestar trip reports I was wondering if you could go back to the capital limited to dc and/or the cardinal. To Indianapolis.

[@LonestarTrips]

I definitely want to revisit the Capitol limited in the future. I’m not 100% sure when I’d be able to, but it’s on the to-do list.

[@gloryannbatista6211]

Yeah, because they just equipped the new ALC-42S last July and I was watching another KZbinr. He was at Northbrook Maryland, and he saw six engines four ALC-42 ONE RARE DASH-8 and a P42DC

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video and incredible scenery

[@garymathena2125]

Barstow is also home to Fort Irwin, it's truly a pity you cannot see that wonderful place, but you do have to join the Army for that experience.

[@Thommygun-qv7um]

Quick question to our wonderful host: Why do you always print out your ticket? Do you actually need it (like, is there no QR-code which you can show on your phone?) or is it just a souvenir?

[@LonestarTrips]

You don’t have to, I just like to keep them as a souvenir from my travels 😊

[@edeinhorn6016]

It is always good practice to have a hard-copy of your ticket as backup for your phone. You never know when your phone might unexpectedly die, be lost, or stolen. I always have a hard copy whether traveling by Amtrak or the airlines. You don't want to be the person trying to explain to the conductor that you really DO have a ticket, if only you could get your phone to turn on.

[@gabrielapaulinho1luv]

​@@edeinhorn6016I second that. Once, I was interrogated by a conductor. So embarrassing, but, I learned a valuable lesson.😆

[@edeinhorn6016]

@@gabrielapaulinho1luv As the saying goes, "live and learn". You lived, learned from your experience, and now you will never suffer that embarrassment again!

[@ogjk]

Another epic report! I'm hoping we still get 2 story cars when the superliners get upgraded in the next few years.

[@LonestarTrips]

I hope so too. A new round of double deckers would be awesome. Though I wouldn’t be against bringing back the domes on single levels 😉

[@andrewellis158]

Great music through the pass.

[@nathanjiang100]

Perfect timing! I'm gonna be on train 3 from Chicago to LA this Saturday! It's my first western long-distance route so I'm super excited. I was also wondering, did you see any semaphore signals while you were on the train? if so, let me know where they are. I'm gonna be in coach so I should have easy access to that rear-view window. I plan on shooting an uncut ride from La Junta to Albuquerque from the rear window.

[@LonestarTrips]

Awesome! Enjoy the ride, it’s really something special. As for the semaphores, I don’t know exactly where they are, but this thread should help: www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,5803157

[@nathanjiang100]

@@LonestarTripsI counted 16 total semaphores, 11 on the Raton sub between Raton and Las Vegas and 5 on the Glorietta Sub between Lamy and where the New Mexico Rail Runner branches off towards Santa Fe. beautiful views all 3 days and was an amazing trip! has me stoked for whenever I get to ride the Zephyr.

[@kimbrown8883]

New Subscriber I really enjoyed this video looking forward to more . I appreciate this ❤

[@b9bot148]

Did that trip in 86 and even then, it was a great ride. Don't do it in coach is my only warning to everyone. Nothing like having your own little room which includes a bathroom and shower. It's pricey but you get treated like royalty.

[@sarahbrown9293]

I've taken the SW Chief to Topeka, Wichita... it get's there in the middle of the night, with little regard for passengers. You could have covered what to do when arriving in Kansas stations. Amtrak people say the service is so elementary because few people travel to Kansas... gee, I wonder why.

[@meanmetalmike666]

Ride the Pennsylvanian between Pittsburgh and NYC

[@damcoentertainment3956]

He already did.

[@erniewarinner7692]

Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@davidm4689]

Epic. Loved it!!

[@LonestarTrips]

Thank you!

[@camoguy2488]

I'm planning on taking this trip.

[@MrThecroatian]

No worries about the length, I just played most of the video at 1.5 speed. BTW, Glorieta Pass was the site of a Civil War battle in 1862.

[@CatBot007]

I wonder if the stop in Fullerton is an unintended concequence of metrolink not letting amtrak use their san gabriel sub to go directly to san bernardino from LA Union

[@utahrailfan1946]

What was the song played going over the Glorieta Pass? I swear I've played that song before.

[@LonestarTrips]

That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst!

[@utahrailfan1946]

@@LonestarTrips Are you still on the California Zephyr in Utah right now, or did your trip get pushed back?

[@katrinmcdonough2414]

Love the music at Glorieta Pass . Definitely fit the scenery

[@suef5417]

@@LonestarTrips beautiful piece. Gave me goosebumps.

[@andrewwakldnz]

For your British viewers, it's also the music to a well known hymn. 'I vow to thee my country'. Very patriotic!

[@johnburke1317]

Nice video

[@LonestarTrips]

Thank you as always!

[@LARailProductions]

2nd paragraph in description not edited from previous video FYI

[@LonestarTrips]

Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll go ahead and fix it rn.

[@JediTev]

Awww, you didn't say anything about the Native American sellers at Albuquerque. Are they not there anymore? I think you should do this trio in the Summer, you'll get to see Cajon and Raton passes!

[@svenmartin840]

I have a couple questions for you how was Los Santos did you meet Michael Franklin and trevor. Did you stop in Winslow Arizona did you see the roadrunner and the coyote chased the train. And when you were in New Mexico did you see Walter White's and after Albuquerque did you make that left turn awesome video

[@SeanBleaking]

Hope to ride 5:45 cart I Wish all station in USA had that.

[@LonestarTrips]

Haha it’s such a fun way to get out to the platforms. I actually got to ride one like it in Greensboro, but that never made it into a video (at least not yet 😉).

[@joshuafajardo5697]

U can see the CBQ F40PHM @ 44:25

[@kendufresne]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. Too bad you didn't get out and wave at the train camera's along the way

[@LonestarTrips]

Forgot to do that on many occasions. Will def have to do it on my next journey!

[@karens8633]

What music are you playing through the Glorietta pass?

[@LonestarTrips]

That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst. It’s one of my all time favorite pieces of music.

[@ABTrainsYT]

13:40 can you spot Radiator Springs lol

[@philiptrudel7994]

do you have any plans to ride the Via Rail Canadian?

[@LonestarTrips]

Not yet. Keyword being “yet.” I certainly will in the future, I’m just not sure when.

[@gabrielapaulinho1luv]

Hi again, Noah. Please, would you tell me which song starts at your 1:35 sequence? Thank you!

[@hermanchan2794]

I wonder if you can see the grand canyon on the southwest chief.

[@skyh]

No 64 miles from the Williams stop

[@hermanchan2794]

@@skyh Interesting, the best views are some great desert mountain ranges in a warm environment.

[@TutorialesDePiano2024]

Like the video 📹

[@LonestarTrips]

👊😎

[@Mrjavalight]

13:58 CLOSE COAL POWER PLANTS!!!!!!!

[@jeffwaite6624]

Super Liner 1 has the toilet while the Super Liner 2 does not. The Super Liner 2 are the newer cars and from what I understand that the Super Liner 2 are slowly replacing the Super Liner 1. Amtrak should have the correct information on this.

[@LonestarTrips]

You’re thinking of the viewliner 1 and 2, Amtrak’s single level sleepers. The viewliner 1 has the en-suite toilet, the V2s do not.

[@ludus5781]

Love the video! Also, congrats on selling out! (The joys of the KZbin economy 😝)

[@LonestarTrips]

Thanks and thanks! I know the ads are cringey, but they help me pay for awesome adventures like this one so I can share them with y’all!

[@gabrielapaulinho1luv]

Love your videos and how you capture all of beautiful scenery from ground and river to mountain and sky! I love listening to your energetic narration, and how you create the sensation that we're riding the train.👍And I watch every single advertisement and sponsor's spot.😁 Thank you, LonestarTrips! Looking forward to the Adirondack this spring despite there being no sleeper car amid the consist.😌​@@LonestarTrips

[@vivyan92]

Is this filmed around Christmas time?

[@LonestarTrips]

Indeed it is! I filmed this December 14-16th of 2023.

[@vivyan92]

@@LonestarTrips even if you missed Valentine’s Day to film, maybe you can film your next trip around St Patrick’s Day or Easter. Something to bring green to your videos and some chocolate eggs too.

[@vivyan92]

@@LonestarTrips also can you try the Hudson River Rail Excursion round trip to Chicago and back to New York? It’s the one with two of the New York central private cars attached to the back of Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited while the Empire Service to Albany also does that too. The Hickory Creek observation car is the best one to choose. The tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00am.

[@LonestarTrips]

@@vivyan92 Well I’m heading up to Chicago tomorrow, so hopefully it’ll be somewhat green! Though it looks like they aren’t dyeing the river until Saturday.

[@LonestarTrips]

@@vivyan92 That looks incredible, but also very expensive. I don’t think I can justify spending that much on a single trip at the moment, however I will reach out to them to see if there’s any kind of a partnership we can work towards.

[@austinstitzel]

That looks like Route 66.

[@LonestarTrips]

That’s because it is for a lot of it!

[@willgibson9718]

Any video today?

[@LonestarTrips]

Nope, check the community post.

[@buddyrailfan9856]

I like how the one crew members backpack said let’s go Brandon

[@lifegaming1235]

Looks amazing and I really want to try this service, I just can’t fathom being stuck on a train for 3 days straight. Also I love how they drove you out to the train in LA on golf carts

[@chrismatthews2430]

what is the name of the song around 29.30??

[@LonestarTrips]

That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst! One of my all time favorite pieces of music.

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that you are a Scorpio.

[@tezzah...]

A lunch containing 6 items every one has 'cheese' ....I HATE CHEESE!!!!!!!!

[@LonestarTrips]

It’s all made to order, so just ask for no cheese.

[@user-lk2od9cu6n]

Такие у вас вокзалы,мне интерессно стало,я не привык видеть поезда где много путей,но нет электротяги,хртя тепловоз кау набирает ход мне интерессно

[@joec4871]

Sound like a damn robot. What is this a speed tour. Where's the human touch?

[@LonestarTrips]

Yep, I’m a robot. You caught me.

[@misterhat5823]

As always, a crappy sponsor interrupting the video earns you a thumbs down.

[@LonestarTrips]

Oh no! Sorry I have to find a way to fund these trips 🤷

[@a62dave]

All that empty audio at Las Vegas at 34:30 leads me to believe your description of the lovely Hotel Castaneda was left out by accident. It is an active hotel, a restored Harvey House. I’ve stayed there on multiple day trips to Las Vegas from another Harvey House in Winslow AZ. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casta%C3%B1eda_Hotel

[@LonestarTrips]

Oh my gosh idk how I left that out! That’s what I get for editing everything yesterday…