Riding Canada's LUXURY TRAIN

[@sethburnsman]

Dude I love your content and attitude. So many youtubers out there would be peer pressuring their friends to do stupid stuff for content like your friend not submersing in the freezing water. You didn't make fun of him, you didn't tease him, you just lived your life with a smile, and him with his, and you let us tag along. You are not just a great content creator, you are obviously a good spirit, a good person. You can see it visibly, and genuinely, and that's pretty rare for youtubers approaching 1 million subs. Keep it up, Downie.

[@DownieLive]

Wow. Thanks a lot. I'm glad you notice and appreciate it. We don't need to be jerks to get views.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Mike I have no doubt that you are the master of friendship 👍👍 this was an amazing adventure Thanks for sharing 😊🛤🛤🚊

[@queenpaquibot7840]

I like this idea! ❤

[@franklinmimi]

You have the best train blog . So good to see you with your friend. I’d love a trip like that , train ride, hotel, gondola ride , bus ride sightseeing the town . It looks like you had an amazing journey. Thanks for all the great videos .

[@bobpatty8645]

My wife and I really like your closing statement each time of: "I don't know where I'm going next, but I know I want you there with me!". We have adopted that phrase as well because I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer recently and we don't know where our journey will lead, but we want to be there with each other along the way! Thanks for giving us a phrase to get us both through this journey! Keep making your great videos and we don't know where we will be going, but we are excited to be there with you!!

[@DownieLive]

My pleasure! Good luck with your new fight! Glad to hear she’ll be by your side.

[@WertzuHun]

Please make trainbros into a series! I just love this team!

[@MainAccount-bb8rc]

It’s amazing how sponsorships and KZbin can allow oneself to travel and learn so much about the world

[@dexterpoindexter3583]

Being well-spoken, camera savvy, enthusiastic, rather handsome & either a fine video editor or having one on his team, doesn't hurt either 😉

[@Ben-jq5oo]

@@dexterpoindexter3583Definitely. An infectious enthusiasm that makes me want to jump on board 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈

[@dexterpoindexter3583]

@@Ben-jq5oo (( sitting back, curious to see if anyone nibbles at the bait )) 🇨🇦, retired

[@vincentkennedymcmahon50]

​@@Ben-jq5ooyou gay🤡🤡

[@PurrBetweenThePages]

​@@dexterpoindexter3583I love how this implies you're a retired gay 😂

[@foxtrot789]

Man, I'm loving Will and Austin's huge smiles always on their faces 😁

[@HeXen1900]

Love when Will and Downie are together in the videos

[@lisaanderson8235]

Oh my goodness, me too!

[@thedogzoo]

I always enjoy your videos but what I loved about this one the most was seeing 4 grown men getting lemons and making lemonade with them. Instead of throwing temper tantrums because your trip didn't go the way you expected. You guys rule!!! ❤

[@DownieLive]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@USMCOrdy6541]

What an adventure, it looks beautiful, thanks for taking us with you!

[@DownieLive]

Our pleasure!

[@jaccovandijk2239]

​@@DownieLivei defently want to ride that train

[@Penrose_Made_A_Film]

@@jaccovandijk2239 same

[@erikfast4228]

I've seen this trip previously on 3 other channels. But I watched yours anyways because you're so excited and engaging in your videos. I don't think I can compliment anyone on KZbin more than by watching you do a video on a topic I've already seen a few times. You're just so fun to watch.

[@DownieLive]

That is a real compliment. Thank you!

[@shelabrehio1050]

I’m so glad you are back on a train. Glad Will is with you. He makes me laugh. So happy you took us along.

[@SuperGibbsgirl]

Thank you for sharing this adventure. I did this route with my family. It was on my Stepfathers bucket list trip before he passed away. The staff on the train were amazing on this incredible adventure. Brought back happy memories.

[@Nynke_K]

What a wonderful trip! Its always a joy to see Will, and it's great to see Austyn thriving again after his head injury!

[@andrewkast4087]

This has been an awesome adventure! Great Friends, scenery, food and side trips, you can’t ask for anything better! Thank yo for the invite, it was enjoyable!

[@AwaisQadri1]

Downie you have inspired plenty of us to travel, and put a smile on the faces of those who can't. Travel with the people you love, the world is very big and beautiful. Thank you so much for taking us with you.

[@againstallodds15]

Wills smile is always so joyful, he always looks so happy

[@fluidize8532]

I loved your original Rocky Mountaineer video. It was a pleasure to watch. Even my Grandma enjoyed it!

[@DownieLive]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@fluidize8532]

@@DownieLive You are very welcome! Always a pleasure when you upload!

[@JasonFiddler]

It's ALWAYS a pleasure to share in your journeys!

[@xPeopleKindx]

I love these Rocky Mountaineer videos, Mike! Because of you I've been saving up all year to book a trip for my dads 60th birthday, he's gonna love it!

[@DownieLive]

That's fantastic! I'm sure he'll love it!

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

BC Rail used to run a daily RDC train from North Vancouver to Lilooet which continued to Prince George three days a week. It made brisk business with tourists to Whistler and was a vital link.

[@WinterPhoto2006]

Cariboo person here... not having a train anymore between Prince George and Vancouver really sucks. So, seeing the RM passing by, not having the chance to go for a reasonable price on a train... I feel just like it's now only for rich people.

[@JoJo-cs7be]

Thank you, Mike, for the fantastic ride on the train! Seb, Will, and Austin, you are some TRUE friends! All of you dancing throughout the trip really brought a smile to my face!! 😊❤📣📣🍾🍾

[@DownieLive]

Our pleasure!

[@HumblElephant]

This video is truly an experience to watch. Somehow capturing the deeply personal and humanistic aspect of travel that so many other travel channels seem to lose. While those creators & videos are great in their own right, this one is in its own category. Can't wait for the next one

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thank you!

[@italiana626sc]

Wow wow wow!! How beautiful. This may be my favorite episode yet. Thank you so much for showing us this amazing train and gorgeous route!! Also, that falling into the lake/into bed edit was fantastic.

[@DownieLive]

Yes! Glad you appreciated that editing magic ;)

[@valerieparr4454]

In 1981 I got a summer job in Pavilion and convinced a classmate to join me. We took BC Rail from North Van to Pavilion and had the most amazing trip. We spent most of it between the cars enjoying the changing scenery. We even invited ourselves into the engine room (it was the 1980’s!) where the view was something out of a video game. So nice to see the Rocky Mountaineer taking advantage of this track.

[@John_Fugazzi]

Lots of trips have their delays and disappointments, but you and your friends turned a delay into a fun time. The scenery by the lakes was truly outstanding, The train itself looked great with that big mountain logo on the front and the company more than made up for the problems.

[@joebenzz]

Just want to say that i really appreciate your videos and i don't post that kind of comment often. You ooze positivity and this has a huge impact on the quality of your videos. I always wanted to travel but never thought of doing it by train for the ride itself and not for the destination so this has given me ideas for my future plans 👍

[@DownieLive]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you appreciate the positivity.

[@amadillo5828]

I can't express how much I love this video. I've never commented on a video since 2016 so I hope that says something 😂. I'm in a group with 3 amazing friends and I have always wanted to travel around the world with them. This video let me experience what it's like to do so and I am so grateful for it 🙏.

[@sheilaathay2034]

That was wonderful! We would've never seen that had the tracks not buckled. And what nice friends you have. Thanks again!❤

[@alextheluchador]

I quite enjoyed that optimism with the track delays and getting to ride on those buses. It's that optimism that keeps me coming back to this channel. Wonderful trip, Mike. I can't wait for the next one.

[@marieneu264]

2:17 oh my goodness!!! I’m so excited about this!!! Me and my siblings are trying what train adventure to gift our parents for their 50th wedding anniversary, and you just keep adding more options to consider!!! Thank you!

[@DownieLive]

That is awesome!

[@harrybutler1828]

Wow Mike. You outdid yourself with this one. Absolutely the most beautiful trip so far. Thanks a bunch for taking us along.

[@DownieLive]

My pleasure!

[@L0qxn-LoganWx]

Another trip on the rocky mountaineer! I would say the delays are worth it because Canida has such beautiful scenery. Hopefully I'll get to ride it someday. Keep it up, Mike!

[@christopheroliver7589]

Thank you again, Michael, for sharing the most stunningly beautiful areas of Canada with me and many others. The narration of your videos is really quite good; making you an interestingly informative storyteller! I also want to say how sorry I am about the devastation of the wildfires that Canada is enduring right now. Please know that you, and your friends and family, are in my prayers always.

[@joemeyers3127]

Hard to beat Downie & friends on a train. Thanks for another great episode. 👏👏

[@lesflynn4455]

Mike this was a great adventure. You live in one of the world's most beautiful places, and i love that you share it with everyone. I can't wait to take this trip on the Mountaineer. With as many delays as possible. I also really like the idea of your channel sponsors. They could make good money in Australia.

[@DownieLive]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RogerDiotte]

I hope you get to take the trip myself.. I'm pulling for ya...a Canadian in Upper Ontario to you.

[@evanpatterson7098]

Its great to see Austin doing so good!! Y'all stay 💪.

[@cinemagirl5225]

So great to see AUSTIN traveling with you guys. Love when Will and Seb show up. I’m currently on the Amtrak Empire Builder and the riders have been talking about our favorite train KZbinrs and everyone mentioned you, Mike!

[@DownieLive]

That is awesome! Have fun!

[@veesimmons2464]

What a beautiful journey - yes, the scenery was beautiful - but it was the friendship between all of you that really sparkled!

[@treywest268]

Such a wonderful video! Great travelog, beautiful scenery and Will too!!! When you and Will are together one can see just how much you care about each other! This video was worth the wait.

[@lisaanderson8235]

I can never click fast enough on a Mike and Will adventure! And this one has bonus guests Austyn and Seb. 😁👍

[@clownearound5751]

Fantastic to see you riding the rails again with Will and also with the added bonus of being joined by Austin and Seb too, they really are the perfect train travel friends. I’ve always loved your attitude towards delays, getting to see places you might never have the opportunity to visit are great little additions to the overall journey. Thank you for sharing this brilliant experience with us Mike. Best wishes to all four of you from England 🚂

[@scrambledeggsalad]

Downie, just wanted to say I appreciate you and your channel. I used to get out and travel, spontaneously going any and everywhere I could. The Canadian Rockies will always be one of my favorite places. Life has been rough for the last couple of years, been battling massive depression - your authenticity and appreciation of the little things somehow manages to make me smile a little bit and for that, I thank you.

[@DownieLive]

Glad to hear I can help, even just a little bit.

[@scrambledeggsalad]

@DownieLive thanks buddy ❤️

[@BUFFALORON15]

i love all your vids but will always just adds that little touch when hes in one that makes them that much more enjoyable

[@saltyalgore6386]

We need more Will and Seb! It is always a great video

[@deathboy9246]

I have autism and my thing has been trains for a long time. I can’t afford to travel with my health problems but your videos always make me feel so happy. I feel like I’m exploring the world with you and your love of trains feels just like my own. Thank you for always bringing us along for the ride.

[@aqureshi73]

Thanks to your video when you took your dad, my wife and I are going on a Rocky Mountaineer trip next summer for our 30th anniversary! We can't wait!

[@DownieLive]

No way! You'll love it! Have fun!

[@aqureshi73]

@DownieLive and the same route you guys took too!

[@AzBob01]

What a beautiful train adventure. Good friends and good times. I think this is the best train you've been on so far. And I'm sure this train will be having a lot more new customers after they've watched this.

[@treywest268]

Welcome back!!! We have missed you Mike and your adventures. It has been a while. Just glad to see you are still here.

[@rukanthaindunil2686]

We are very glad to see you again in train also with old friends.

[@nazzarenopisano652]

Love these group videos. The energy of you all is fantastic!

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

Awesome trip! Great to have Will along, too - you two together (and with others) are just so positive!

[@fleishum]

Thank you for another great video. I look forward to them. I have always appreciated how you encourage us to be present in the moment and not take them for granted. The train ride itself did indeed look amazing yet I have a feeling your memories extend well beyond the train.

[@pamlippert9662]

Is it my imagination or has Will slimmed down a lot? Looking good, gents! thanks for allowing us to live vicariously via your adventures!

[@bobtuckey2409]

Another great train video Mike! The Rockey Mountaineer train ride looks amazing. Can’t wait to do this myself.😊

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

I so love the trains...very dear to my heart as is that starting point. How extremely special! Thank you so much for sharing this~ and may God bless all of the train workers and employees who make each trip possible. Sending love your way always and maybe one day My Man and our children can retrace those steps. Best times ever and I honestly think any human is lacking if they have not seen those sites. I feel truly blessed to of seen this video. Have a great weekend everyone!

[@janellevoigt5481]

Well Mike, you did it again, you put a smile on my face right off the bat. Loved the video, loved the views, the train and the company of friends, keep up the good work and travels! Thanks!!!

[@DownieLive]

Thanks 👍

[@rochelle1117]

I love how you all just roll with whatever comes your way. It's such a great example of how to enjoy travel without too much unnecessary stress.

[@SAMIAMFNX]

I already know this is going to be a banger

[@IndyMAB1964]

I so very much enjoy watching your travels by train. It is my hope that one day I will get to do this as well! I captured a screenshot from 12:30, just after the tree went by, and am using that as my computer background! Such a wonderful, peaceful scene!

[@michaelformaini7053]

Mike, you've really nailed it this time! It's 1pm Friday 1st September in Melbourne and you have 4.1K likes and 274 comments ahead of me on this fantastic coverage of the former BC Rail line from North Vancouver to Prince George aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. What a blast doing this magic rail corridor with 3 mates along. Now back last century, I rode the Royal Hudson from North Vancouver to Squamish (1989) and later the full journey from North Vancouver to Prince George on the 'Cariboo Dayliner' Rail Diesel Car (1995). You and your friends have done it in 5 star luxury and the scenery is priceless, isn't it! The delay you incurred appears to have been beside Lac La Hache (how appropriate, having your rail trip axed temporarily there). At least you got to Williams Lake and missed only the Williams Lake to Quesnel section on rail (Did you know one of the sidings in that section is named "Australian"?). I smiled in the earlier section where you went beside Birkengates, Anderson and Seton Lakes with the quote "It doesn't get better than this". I made a similar comment to my travelling companion in the forested section north of Quesnel (near those big bridges) as the sun was setting and we were standing at the open top stable type door of the Rail Diesel Car listening to the deep whistle scaring a moose off the track. Great to see you back on the rails, Mike. Now as I type this, one of your fellow countrymen is on his way downunder to visit my part of the world. He is a retired ViaRail and West Coast Rail Conductor and i'll be sure to remind him of your channel when he gets here. Also being Vancouver based, I'm sure he will be keen to meet up with you when he gets back there. Don't know where you are going next, but looking forward to being there with you on this wonderful thing called KZbin. Cheers from Michael.🙂🙂🙂

[@doraneast598]

My wife and I just love watching your content and the attitude you have, hope you keep making more. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@DownieLive]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TM-qj4yr]

This trip looks so much fun. I will definitely take this trip within the next two years.

[@benpuss]

So pleased to see your return to travel adventures! Your enthusiastic and informative voice overs and excellent production values are a favourite of my wife and I !

[@ellenriddick2461]

I love when Will shows up!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

12:31 WOW! It’s like a painting come to life. So beautiful!

[@VanessaPutinRissi]

This lights your way with grace...filled with divine love and Angelic light...💖

[@usel1500]

I feel like you've done a lot of videos on the Mountaineer, I'm not complaining though, it's always a good time.

[@DownieLive]

Yep, 3. I've now ridden all of their routes.

[@scarleyxo]

Thanks for sharing this amazing experience! I can’t believe how beautiful BC is ❤ and the train staff are so lovely!

[@sdbelland]

This was so much fun to watch. Blessings from Calgary.

[@musicalnomad8]

I just got back from Jasper recently. I love exploring Canada.

[@rocioiribe5841]

why did this get me emotional? i recently found your channel and have been binging your videos. your great attitude and vibe are contagious and fun to watch, also i love all the different transitions, keeps the viewer on their toes. i'm off to look up Rocky Mountaineer trips!

[@elwither777]

Wow, this is so good, I'm so happy you uploaded a new video, Mike

[@SlickWorks]

"and the best part is... its not over" was the best edited shot in this whole awesome episode. Well done @9:08

[@traceybartlam7737]

This brings back great memories. We did the RM in 2019. We met a great couple from Australia and had a great time (we’re from 🇬🇧) we had a rear open area too. The food, service and hospitality on this trip were fabulous

[@cherylsibson2529]

The Aboriginal people who inhabited the north-central area of British Columbia called themselves 'Uda ukelh' which means "People who travel by boat on water early in the morning." They are more commonly known as the Carrier. The first European to encounter this Native group was Alexander Mackenzie, who traversed their territory en route to the Pacific in 1793. He first learned about them from the Sekani and employed the term Carrier in his writings. By 1952 there were 180 sawmills and 5 planer mills within a 30-mile radius of Quesnel. As the decade progressed the number of mills declined as operations were consolidated into larger companies. The community continued to grow and in 1979 became a City. Today, forestry continues to be the leading industry while agriculture, mining, and tourism are also important parts of Quesnel’s economy.

[@janicem4382]

I took my grandchildren on a short train ride this summer and they both fell asleep, I think it is the relaxing rhythm of the ride. It is like a car though, when the train stoped they woke up.

[@TheJhn924]

Great to see a passenger train running along the PGE/BC Rail mainline again from North Vancouver to Prince George ... albeit in a style well beyond the means of many of those who would have regularly taken this route back in the day.

[@joermnyc]

Italy (and maybe Spain) actually paint the rails white to try to prevent rail warping in the summer sun. It’s a serious problem as if a train comes up on a curve and can’t see the warped rails, that’s a derailment.

[@jasonlcain]

It's been awhile since I have been on here to catch your videos but this one was the icing on the cake ❤ your the definition of a great a open arm to the world type of friend and I love it. Your videos always end up in the end making me tear up. 😊 Keep that great spirit going and the world needs more people like you.

[@DownieLive]

Thanks so much, Jason! Will do!

[@christophertappero8426]

Love yoour adventures that you take us on. Youve got a unique way of presenting your trips and love how you take a negative and make it a positive. Delayed train, explore a city, dance, check out the local stores or resturants. Its all about taking a break from life and making the best! Cheers!🎉

[@mr.rodneygregg3445]

You have lots of fun on the trains. God Bless 🙏

[@DownieLive]

Yes we do

[@blakersen]

Woo new video! Look forward to watching this with my wife after work!

[@DownieLive]

Enjoy!

[@queenpaquibot7840]

Always my favorite part whenever you say that “I don’t know where I’m going next but I know I want you there with me”. 🧡

[@jeffdaniel9128]

This was amazing! You do a fantastic job of narrating, filming, having fun and KEEPING THINGS POSITIVE, in a world so full of negativity! I can’t wait for our Rocky Mountaineer trip from Banff to Vancouver NEXT WEEK! ❤cheers

[@DownieLive]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your trip!

[@daybird2]

Once again, I'm feeling like I was right there with you guys. Mike, you're the best on the internet!

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thanks!

[@the_g9456]

Mike! This was fantastic. So happy to see you back on a train and looking happy. This trip was so beautiful, especially when the train was running beside the lakes. You guys made me laugh which is always good. Will, Austin and Seb are awesome. Oh yeah, the food looked so yummy.

[@DownieLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lexa_power]

I’d love to see Will’s food too as I know he’s vegetarian or vegan if I remember correctly from the CA Zephyr video from a year or so ago- I’m plant based and am always curious what my food options will be when I travel! Also if he can include any tips on how to make sure craft beer is vegan when on the road at local pubs that is something I always wonder about as well (when I’m daydreaming about going on these trips that I’ll realistically never have the money to go on 😂 but a plant based girl can dream!)

[@itsnotme07]

Gotta love a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer! Even better with friends/family, etc. Until next week's adventure!!

[@LisaMarli]

You have some amazing adventures and amazing friends. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@DownieLive]

Our pleasure!

[@kailewa]

Train bros!! It makes me so happy to see all 4 of you together.

[@ivator]

A good day becomes a great day when Downie posts

[@hood19]

its 4:06am and im in a dark office at work watching this and im trying not to tear up. I really have to take a trip like this at least once before i leave this earth. I think its getting to me because of my love for trains and wanderlusting. and one thing my grandpa told me before he passed was that he was going to take me on a train ride.....

[@teddyandturtle]

Your content has come such a long way! My partner and I have been watching for some time, and I just want to say congratulations to all your success! The content, attitude, and enthusiasm in your videos is infectious. Thank you for what you do and showing how beautiful our province is. ❤

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thank you!

[@yashrajyadav3319]

After having a very tensed and hectic day your videos work as a smooth and calm experience which no one will like to forget.

[@wkpdenie22]

This route looks absolutely stunning and I'm glad you got to do it with good friends! Thank you for another great video and all the hard work you put into these. Can't wait for the next one!

[@thomaslower5375]

We love true earth , we use it all of the time , best laundry detergent around , and our dish washer, thank so much for giving us this product 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@DownieLive]

Fantastic! I love it too!

[@daddygrace253]

It's been sometime since I've watched you exciting videos. I plan to ride the Amtrak from Washington, D.C. up to Vermont staying at the Marble Mansion Inn as you did and recommended. A lot of people single, not married, have a boyfriend, girlfriend, gay partner, or friends are afraid to travel alone.

[@Loopy-.]

i remember the video with your dad and so good to see it with your friends :)

[@newzikah1020]

Mike, Its A Pleasure To Watch you, Keep The Content Flowing!

[@wendychiverton2779]

Enjoyed coming along for this journey, u four r great fun looking forward to ur next trip

[@DownieLive]

More to come!

[@lynfl9814]

Another awesome adventure! The scenery was breathtaking; Canada is so beautiful.

[@92xsaabaru-]

The Ultimate Train Bros charter trip: Mike, Will, Austin, Seb, Thibeau (Simply Railway), Jeb Brooks, Geoff Marshall, Paul Lucas, Miles in Transit, Tim Traveller, add more traintubers here