The Brands of Amtrak

While Amtrak is predominately associated with the color blue, you'll find a handful of other colors featured across their system. These trains often have unique equipment and paint, and serve a specific purpose in the region they serve. From Amtrak Midwest to the Cascades trains, there's a lot of colors to cover!
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[@AmtrakGuy365]

Thanks for watching! A correction: at 8:40, it was the Talgo 6 sets that were retired, not 7. Additional Credits: Banks Rail Apologies for my recent errors in videos. Sometimes I completely miss things while researching (and trying to verify info) or editing. By no means am I an expert at all the topics I discuss here. I do my best to double check things, but I’m a one man band for my channel and it can get a bit overwhelming, so I hope you understand.

[@cykablyatman6242]

where amtrak shitposting

[@Nabil-l1f]

Brands train Asean Indonesian 🇮🇩 malayan 🇲🇾 Thailand 🇹🇭 Philippines 🇵🇭 Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@user-lw1zn1ol3s]

Video suggestion: the trains of Epic Mickey 2, please. There are a few

[@shep2004]

As someone who lives in the San Diego area, the Surfliner and Coaster services are two really neat unique train sets to see going up and down the area, the aforementioned busses on these routes also help a lot when the Surfliner's rail gets inevitably washed out like it did just recently thanks to all the rain. Really cool video though, I know you like covering lots of Amtrak services but maybe one day you could cover the Coaster service as it uses an interesting set of rolling stock

[@pacificostudios]

Although Pacific Surfliner may have been adopted as a name in 2000, the service dates from Amtrak Day in 1971, and is descended from the Santa Fe's "San Diegan" service between LA and SD that originate in 1938. The extension of the San Diegan service to Santa Barbara began in 1988, and San Luis Obispo was first reached in 1995. Goleta, which is now the northern endpoint for many Surfliners, opened in 1998.

[@goldenstateaviation2861]

I grew up riding the Capitol Corridor. And I’m SO happy we are keeping our F59PHIs for a while. The blue and gold will always hold a special place in my heart

[@Cupertinorail]

IKR?

[@AmtrakCaliRailfan]

I see those engines go by my school everyday.

[@azmaan2011]

@@AmtrakCaliRailfan Wow your so lucky!

[@AmtrakCaliRailfan]

@@azmaan2011 Yeah. I love the F59PHI’s

[@4hillines67]

Note on State-owned trains, such as West Coast trains like Cascades, Capitol Corridor, San Joaquins, and Surfliner-the states own the equipment, and manage the service. Amtrak is a contractor, hired by the state or the rail agencies to operate and maintain the trains. The branding and marketing comes from those agencies, not Amtrak.

[@CanalConcourse1196]

We’re so back 🗣️🗣️🤯🤯

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

Cascades: the service that kills you instantly *joke about Point Defiance Bypass being poorly constructed and having a 30 mph curve on a 79mph line*

[@everettrailfan]

It's not poorly constructed, the engineer wasn't paying attention. There was no PTC and he missed the 60 mph speed limit. Not exactly the quickest or most cost effective solution to try to maintain 79 mph all the way through Dupont.

[@TheIcyWizard705]

@@everettrailfan tbh i'd have preferred if they just kept the old line going along the Puget Sunds, much better views along there even if it's a little longer

[@everettrailfan]

​@@TheIcyWizard705at least they have no freight interference on the bypass

[@CrazeTheZilla]

As a Portlander... Damn bro did you have to rip my soul out?

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

​@everettrailfan yeah I appreciate that one, not being constantly delayed by freight trains for once

[@Papascoffs]

This was very informative. Brands you generally don’t see or forgot about actually belong to Amtrak! And I love the explanation!

[@FSF502]

0:01 MY FAV SONG

[@Cupertinorail]

I always wanted to ride the Piedmont but never had the chance to get to NC. Those 110 mile midwest trains are a marvel. I live in Cali and AMTK CA is the best way for me to go from where I live up to Sacramento or San Diego. Being a business owner in the Northwest, I also ride Cascades on an occasional basis. They used to have f59s before they got sent to Metra.

[@Apple-om5mr]

As a NC native the Piedmont is really cool, the ol 1950s and 60s cars with the cool paintjobs make it really cool, plus it’s reasonably reliable

[@Cupertinorail]

@@Apple-om5mr hey thanks.

[@modded_2t22]

The only branding Cascades will ever need is their goofy cab car! People will remember that train for a long, long time.

[@blanetrain9584]

Another well done and informative video. I honestly wish we had something like this in Canada to expand regional passenger services given that VIA doesn't seem to offer much of that on their own (especially for areas outside the main corridor that could benefit from provincially backed services but use VIA as an operator like the case with these Amtrak brands). There's one small error though as you said Empire Service dates back to Penn Central in 1967 while Penn Central didn't exist until 1968

[@TheRandCrews]

It’s tough if possible, maybe that Calgary - Banff train could be a start as a “Via” sponsored train but I’m not sure if that’s a private or public run system. Though I doubt any consvervative governments in places like the Maritimes and the Prarie’s would be interested starting a provincial transit system, seeing that my province of Saskatchewan axed our bus system thinking Greyhound would replace them and or others

[@fredrickfraser1659]

I’d love to see an Amtrak New England brand with a beautiful Gold, Red, Silver, & Orange paint scheme based off of New England’s iconic and gorgeous fall foliage with trains running the NEC from New York to Boston before continuing onward through New Hampshire and Vermont to Montreal connecting these two cities with Higher Speed Rail along with the Ethan Allen Express, Downeaster, Valley Flyer, East-West Rail, & and all of the other current and future Amtrak services within New England all of which being rebranded with the Amtrak New England brand.

[@InventorZahran]

I would take a vacation to New England just to see and ride these trains!

[@IronHorsefan1869]

The real reason the Midwest Chargers struggle in winter is because of bad maintenance in Chicago

[@rileycoyote4924]

Yeah, when maintained properly, they're incredibly reliable.

[@lucky_railfans_trains_2009]

Thanks for talking about the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin lines because I am a Northern California railfanner.

[@CrazeTheZilla]

4:39 As a Portlander and Amtrak Cascades enjoyer, my heart goes out to all Midwesterners who long for any natural beauty. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten

[@franky717-ux9rr]

As someone who lives around the Central Valley in California it’s nice that the San Joaquin line was mentioned.

[@NewEnglandFoamer]

The downeastern is my local service of Amtrak. And actually it’s my only local passenger train. I’m from its Northern terminus state and where it gets the name “downeastern”, because that’s a nickname for our people. It’s a pretty underrated service just like its region (not including Mass) and honestly, that makes it more unique.

[@theaustinleeytchanneltalytc]

We making it to the mainline to see Amtrak brands with this one! 🔥🔥🔥

[@nigelrichardson4327]

A note about the Night Owl: Amtrak currently doesn't have sleeper service on 65, 66, & 67. There was sleeper service added back with a mid-2021 experiment that saw a lot of positive reception, but issues with bad track and crew unfamiliarity with Viewliners, among other factors led to Amtrak cutting the service in early 2022. It would be nice if Amtrak would return sleeper service on the Night Owls again but we just have to sit and wait.

[@6allmotivepowers363]

6:04 - Glad the footage I sent was helpful - thanks for that and great video!

[@TailsFan369no2]

2:40 ooo the Empire State Express is back, spirituality

[@kevinwong6588]

Another state-specific branding are the Springfield/Hartford shuttles under the Hartford Line name, a CTRail (ConnDOT) brand, both ConnDOT trains and the Amtrak shuttles operate under the same branding and have interchangeable unreserved fares.

[@ItzTrains_Productions]

Great video, Currently watching. Sounds GREAT so far

[@graythewolf6096]

Some Amtrak Midwest services use Superliners, notably the Illini/Saluki

[@transportsaucanada2844]

the Ethan Allen Express service trains should also have their place here given that they are operated by the states of Vermont and New York.

[@bawkinghawk]

Great Video! Quick Request for another video; Could you do the History of the "Rocky Mountaineer" train, operating currently across Canada? Thanks.

[@oregonwesternrailroadprodu5239]

glad i was able to help with clips again

[@andrewdias478]

The surfliner also runs with a superliner observation lounge on a semi regular basis

[@QuintonMurdock]

They run those two Talgos so hard that I thought there were like 7 of them.

[@AmtrakCaliRailfan]

I see the Amtrak Capitol Corridor train go by my school everyday. I’m happy that the Capitol Corridor F59PHI’s are staying on the Amtrak San Joaquin and Capitol Corridor train service.

[@Shitphototaker69]

Its so weird that the acelas are considered old and are being retired here in Australia we still have carriages from 1977 in regular service and a lot more from the early 80s

[@jst7714]

America has plenty old stock still, the Amfleet and Superliner cars are manly from the 70s and 80s.

[@dfw_railfanner]

🔥🔥WE MAKIN OUT OF THE STATION WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🗣️🗣️

[@Blaze06]

Very nicely put together! The Cascades brand is the one that stands out the most due to it not using the usual blue colors of Amtrak so it’s cool to see a different variant of Amtrak if they didn’t use blue lol 5:11 also thanks for using my clip in your video asw!

[@norCali36]

An amazing video on Amtrak. I enjoy watching videos about Amtrak.

[@crazyrailfan]

Glad we are there to help and support you, keep up with the great work 👍

[@banksrail]

2:33 and 2:58 Clips Credit to me :) I wasn't credited but I got you

[@AmtrakGuy365]

So sorry about that! I'll add your name to the pinned comment.

[@banksrail]

@@AmtrakGuy365 all good 👍🏾

[@Dirigo207]

The Downeaster was mentioned. That's all I came for

[@Cupertinorail]

I always wanted to ride it.

[@NewEnglandFoamer]

Same

[@TheGs4_4449]

Now *THAT* was a great way to start a KZbin video 👍

[@AlexThePatriot]

He loves the Talgos so much lmao.

[@Eaglescout217]

Well they are going to be replaced by Airo Venture and charger sets soon. hehe

[@MediumApproachSlow]

The amtraks of amtrak is my new favorite series

[@phoenixkittie1236]

Love this!! I’ve always wondered about the California train. Always wondered if it was Amtrak.

[@HuntOfficial1776]

Hearing him say Norfolk made my day😂

[@ForTofersSake]

My favorite Amtrak like when I was younger was the Pacific Surfliner and my favorite engine was the F59PHI because of it. When the Chargers took over, I was understandably bias against them. P.S: I still live in the Amtrak California area.

[@mattskey1]

"Babe wake up. Jared just uploaded a new video!"

[@ATSF2926Productions]

Epic video as always

[@Charger2113]

As a Charger, i am proud to be on almost all of these services

[@InventorZahran]

Amtrak really did you dirty with some of those half-assed liveries. Just a little more effort and they could've made you look as good as the old engines your kind are replacing...

[@PendragonDaGreat]

As a PNW native I feel like I must correct your statement on "7 round trips from Eugene to Vancouver, BC" since no train actually runs the entire length. Most of the service is between Seattle and Portland, with two trains in each direction going to Eugene and Vancouver, BC, but none going the whole way (this is also ignoring Coast Starlight service, which is show on the Cascades time table and often has similar coach prices in this segment)

[@TPB-OPA]

We getting on the train with this one🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Train43Kaleb]

We are your favorite Amtrak guy 365

[@TheOklahomaHotrail]

Your welcome Jared! Keep up these great videos!

[@AtTheCrossingProductions]

Good stuff Jared! Glad the footage was useful!

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

Personally, I feel that the Capitol Corridor is better off under ACE than Amtrak California brand. That means clipper cards would be accepted for commuters headed from Solano, Davis or Sacramento to the east bay. ACE is starting a seperate service to Sacramento, but that’s via the Altamont valley and caters to Central Valley folks who commute to the South Bay.

[@Chairrrr.]

"Amtrak, is blue"🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️

[@eafd2708]

Although P32AC-DMs can run to Niagara Falls, most are taken off at Albany.

[@kevinb8881]

That is correct, yes, and those P32AC-DMs will be replaced by Siemens Chargers SC-42DMs and they'll be running back and forth between NY Penn Station and Albany as well, and probably swap with ALC-42s in Albany, this should be interesting!!

[@AirlinkTrainsAndAviation_PACQ]

I am a midwest guy and i see all sc-44 chargers with the words "Amtrak MidWest" on it.

[@UnitedB739]

No more sleeper on the NE Regionals! Was breifly re-introduced and cut again nearly 3 years ago.

[@Slipperyisimproving]

Amtrak has a nice variety of brands. They're very neat and classy.

[@montana_patriot]

I absolutely HATE the new siemens cars in the midwest. I was very happy when my train pulled up with a full consist of horizon cars.

[@DistanceNsVeterans]

I like how the Chargers have a very Heavy bulk To them, Even the Coaches are as tall as the P42s, They sorta look slightly taller than the P42s, Ah, The American loading gauge.

[@fritzfam5]

I'm hoping they fix the seats on the ventures

[@montana_patriot]

@@fritzfam5 The horizon and amfleet seats were big and comfy, like sitting on your sofa at home. The venture cars are more akin to a Greyhound bus seat.

[@rottenroads1982]

Idea: Next Time on Engines of Amtrak, we are talking about the Inherited Rail Equipment when Amtrak Started (and that includes EMD E & F units).

[@TheIcyWizard705]

I really hope that for the Cascades line they keep buying Talgo sets because it really does make the service very unique compared to all the other ones and the cars seem to ride very nice. Granted these Talgo sets have been the only Amtrak trains i've ridden on but still

[@jackboerner1901]

For the California trains, I would like to make it known, they’ve been run (poorly) by joint power authorities for a while now. With any luck, Caltrans control will be reinstated and hope the service turns around for the better. As it stands now, walking is better than this trains sometimes.

[@4hillines67]

Blame the freight railroad for poor on-time performance.

[@goldenstateaviation2861]

@@4hillines67that’s basically all over the country. I would love to see Caltrans buy the right of way

[@TohaBgood2]

This is nonsense. The three California sponsored and run services are all in the top five most popular routes in the country. The San Joaquins has exactly the same 54 mph average speed as Brightline in Florida on similar track. And now they're even getting the same Siemens trains. Before commenting, maybe google this stuff for like three seconds, no?

[@jackboerner1901]

@@TohaBgood2 the points you address do not regard quality of service. The chargers have proven to be the largest headache for California service and universally disliked by crews. Per the SJJPA, the first high speed rail segment between Merced and Bakersfield (if it opens), will negate the need for any food service. Keep in mind many passengers are traveling from the northern end of the state by bus just to connect with the trains. They’re SOL if they want hot food I guess. The SJJPA also implemented a new program where station agents at stations that aren’t San Joaquin exclusive, can only sell tickets for San Joaquin’s. No checked baggage, no unaccompanied minors. The hours for specific agents also don’t include all timetable trains. The venture cars for the San Joaquin’s? Easily the worst car I’ve ridden in. It’s a rant on top of a rant so I’ll keep it short. The seatbacks have no recline, the cars rattle excessively, the sway is awful, and the only food “service”? Free snack packs or a bag of Chex mix. Long story short, don’t need google. Seen for myself.

[@northeastcorridorguy_yt9562]

8:14 the amtrak cascades train in Seattle on june 4th 2010:

[@AhmearClayIombo-dj6di]

Amazing Video

[@shsav2012]

Since when did 66 still have sleeper service I thought they killed that when they rerouted 66 southern terminus to Roanoke

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

I love the silver service

[@carsonneeley4862]

The Chicago to St Louis route is called the Lincoln Service

[@everettrailfan]

8:40 Talgo 6, not 7. As far as I know no American operators ordered the Series 7

[@Hoscaletrains447]

You should do trains of fallout because there are many trains around that would be a amazing video idea

[@KJW-Transit]

BLUD, CALTRANS CHARGERS WERE FIRST, THEIRS ARE REPAINTS OF OURS!

[@ryanschwartze6517]

6:55 VENDING MACHINE 😂

[@jwrailve3615]

When you showed the Midwest having the newer cars being in Texas still watching our two remaining trains basically operate on the bottom of the barrel equipment and p42’s like….when do we ever get those? 😂😂 Amtrak and Texas in general is missing the ball entirely by not having several statewide Amtrak routes covering the entire state. We need it. I have zero faith in our supposed “bullet train”

[@austinhamill4177]

well that bullet train is being funded in part by amtrak, but a lot of texas land owners along the route are saying they will refuse to sell land

[@jwrailve3615]

@@austinhamill4177 Imminent domain isn’t a fun way to lose your land. Majority of Texas is private land so eventually a ton of multi generational properties will be ripped through for a line that will likely never get finished with the speed of how fast things get built here. We all have a saying “be like i35 and never stop working on yourself” if they felt it was realistic and they were actually going to get more than just money out of it maybe more owners would sell. I’m sure if they wait long enough the new gen of owners will be the kids kids, and they’ll have no problem selling an entire families legacy real quick if a bullet train in Texas offers money for land.

[@collinthetrainfanatic]

Excellent video

[@piemadd]

Are the chargers that bad? I thought they ended up fixing the issues had with them and NGL I haven't heard any issues (minus a shortage a few weeks ago caused by two being pulled from service after some pretty hefty crashes).

[@TheRandCrews]

Must be a Midwest thing out of Chicago, cause Canadian chargers don’t have these problem (maybe not yet) but since their widespread service last year, nothing yet.

[@piemadd]

@@TheRandCrews It was an issue with the chargers built in the early to mid 2010s, but that was fixed a year ago at this point. TBH most of the charger hate these days is foamers not accepting that we've entered the age of the charger.

[@TheRandCrews]

@@piemaddI agree, though seeing here in Canada there’s not much hate against Chargers, though possibly cause it’s replacing decades old aging equipment and used to getting European designed trains for years. Hell the Nightstar coaches were British. So people like the modernity or somewhat rebranding of VIA because of it.

[@IronRoseMaiden]

@1:18 The pic used for business class is from the First Class car and the image for first class is from a Business Class car

[@IronRoseMaiden]

Also, 65 and 66 haven't had sleeper service for some time, the consist is 4 coach class cars and a business/caf

[@griffithwes0074]

This video was great!

[@RetroBeaches]

Very weird but id remember as a kid when I was living in Lockwood no but it doesn't run those rails according to the Amtrak Midwest map I have no idea why they run the tracks

[@uncipaws7643]

It wouldn't be too difficult to change the sidewall design of the Midwest Charger (during their next regular revision) to match the Venture cars better.

[@Tommylovescsxtrains2014]

I live near the scene where the p42s and going through the double track with the fencing on the Midwest segment.

[@jayvillneff]

another great video and informative =D

[@Blur4strike]

Yeah, the Cascades service won't be getting replacement equipment for the retired series 6 Talgo sets until 2026, provided the next administration doesn't give that service a spiteful budget cut. Cautiously optimistic that the Siemens built train-sets are well made and reliable should they arrive.

[@tristanmiller3034]

This may be a dumb idea but what about a rolling stock of Amtrak series highlighting the major passenger cars that they have had

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Amtrak got rid of overnight sleeper service on the Northeast Regional.

[@RailfanVal]

Fun Fact: Amtrak has Dutch Flag on their Phase III

[@harlander-harpy]

Great video! Small thing: the old Talgos were Talgo 6s, not Talgo 7s

[@NCATrainsPlanesProduction]

I can't wait they can do amtrak's around the future.

[@davidmolin8944]

Pacific Surfliner mentioned, I am happy

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Thank you. Great video.

[@erik_griswold]

No mention of Acela Regional or Acela Clocker? They were supposed to exist!

[@cobalt8619]

Aren't there 13 round trips to Albany? with 5 continuing to Niagara falls

[@ohiovalleyrailfan]

Glad to help out in this.

[@randomtransitadventures]

when the silver service video coming

[@sc_carspotting17]

A little disappointed to not see any of the photos I sent that you asked for. But overall a great video

[@mirzaahmed6589]

NE Regional trains going to Springfield, MA, alao switch to P42 diesel locomotives at New Haven.

[@TransAmericaRailfan]

For real though, the entire San Joaquins is over SIX HOURS how could they not any cafe service?

[@TCOphox]

8:34 Oh my god I had no idea the USA had Talgo duck trains

[@gregsurrell598]

No mention of the Empire Builder, Texas Eagle, Hiawatha & etc?

[@MrMarshmallow26]

Empire Builder and Texas Eagle are just long distance routes and the Hiawatha is an Amtrak Midwest route, which was mentioned in the Midwest segment.

[@RootRailProductions24]

Hello

[@Sleeper____1472]

The Empire Corridor also has viewliners!!!

[@erik_griswold]

The Statue of Liberty ( 3:03 ) is legally in New Jersey.