PREMIUM CLASS on the TranzAlpine | Scenic Plus with restaurant quality food & drink

[@fabiopantel4742]

Unbelievable that this channel has only 30k subscribers. Adam you are doing sensational work!.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much Fabio!

[@worland322575269]

I concur! Adam, you are doing a fantastic job. As a fellow railway videographer, I salute you!!

[@JQR-t5m]

Yes he is!!

[@scottrutkowski493]

Hi adam thanks again for another outstanding descriptive video. I am looking forward to your Japanese train video and for people like myself you have no vision, you really do an outstanding job at describing everything in your videos and telling us what is going on. This makes your videos very very informative and enlightening for those of us you have no vision.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Scott. I really appreciate hearing that - thanks for letting me know!

[@JQR-t5m]

Huge thanks to Adam. I love seeing the trip I took way back in 2004. I skydived over from 15000 ft over lake Taupo too. Nz is a wonderful country

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Skydiving over Lake Taupo … that would be incredible!

[@michaelformaini7053]

It's been a while since I've had the luxury of spending time on KZbin but this offering of yours has really lifted the spirits on this dreary wet Sunday Morning in Melbourne at the start of normal Eastern Standard Time. I've done this journey several times in both directions but well before the current carriages came into service (well, the open air car was on my last journey in 2007). Your presentation was excellent and, yes, the east bound journey is quieter and somewhat more delightful if you pick the right time of the year to do it (early September in my case with close to 12 hours daylight). I'm blown away by the standard of the carriages. Much more attractive than past offerings, although the upgrade that was done to the older carriages during the TransScenic period made for a comfortable journey. As a former rail employee here in Victoria, I enjoyed free travel on my first experience back 40 years ago and a significant discount on the 2007 trip. Might need to win the Lotto to justify the Premium Class experience you show though. By all accounts the price appears worthwhile given the quality of the on-board experience. The scenery is priceless however (some of the world's best) and I thank you for the way you have presented it in this KZbin offering. Certainly has brought back significant memories and warmed up my Sunday morning. Now I must away and view some of my other favourite presenters' clips..... Thanks again and more happy travelling for you Adam.🙂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you for sharing Michael - great to hear about your experiences as well as your thoughts on the video and service. It certainly is a breathtaking journey! ☺️

[@mce_AU]

Adam, great video with comprehensive coverage of the features of the trip. Looking forward to your next video.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@SCN-ow8uh]

What a beautiful day you had for the trip.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes. It was perfect!

[@charlottelougher628]

Hi Adam I'm from New Zealand and I truly appreciate how you've presented New Zealand tr ain rides. And because of that I've followed your train rides in Australia. I have 2 children living in Adelaide and Victoria and that's why I follow your channel thank you again.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s brilliant to hear Charlotte. Thank you!

[@r4jpyr24us3]

Thanks for another magnificent movie. The train travel on the Northern Island is good, but I like more and must put into my bucket list.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear - thank you!

[@TattooMyWombat]

Another Superb Video. Thanks.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear. Thank you!

[@louiserawle8999]

Adam you excel at making travel videos,loved this and hope to make this journey very soon..Aussie to the fore 😂😂😂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@louiserawle8999 Thanks so much Louise! You’ll love it. ☺️

[@stewartrivers4208]

Great to see you back Adam. Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Stewart!

[@aprilhilliard3302]

Awesome video once again...thanks Adam! Can't wait to see the next episode in Japan.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much April!☺️

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Excellent video Adam I think the cost Premium plus is good value if you can afford - and you don't encounter the riff raff. Love Moana Station-cheers

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Richard. Yes, I think I need to stay in Moana at some point. Love those views of Lake Brunner. 😍

[@worland322575269]

Adam, you are doing a fantastic job with this. As a fellow railway videographer, i salute you. Keep calm and carry on!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that. 😊

[@aussieman6371]

It's a stunning trip across the Southern Alps. Did it by car about 12 years ago, and there is some amazing things to see. Looking forward to more Japan rail videos. I was tossing up treating myself to a holiday somewhere this year, and once I watched your top 30 video, I immediately began planning my Japan trip, and now excited to head over in October!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It really is! Wow - that’s great to hear. Hope you love Japan (and its trains) as much as I did. 😊

[@bodyloverz30]

Outstanding, wish we had this in USA!

[@rapidthrash1964]

You mean the Rocky Mountaineer?

[@bodyloverz30]

@@rapidthrash1964 Canada's best train, yes! But sadly nothing like that in America!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

😊

[@jameshennephof4045]

you do, its just different...

[@teddythewonderlizard1448]

As an Australian who has 'been there and done that', I can recommend "The Coast Starlight" (Los Angeles to Seattle), "The Cardinal" (New York to Chicago) and "The California Zephyr" (Denver to San Francisco is the best part, but the whole trip is remarkable). The service levels are a little different, but don't let that dissuade you - Amtrak delivers.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Adam. Great video. We loved the fact that you showed both journeys, that gave us a good feel for what was offered

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@aussiejohn5835]

Hi Adam 👋 this is another outstanding presentation, and I look forward to your next adventure.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Happy to hear that John. Many thanks!

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@FromtheWindowSeat you're very welcome 👍

[@teddythewonderlizard1448]

Thanks Adam for another great travel video. This reminded me of Silver Leaf Service in the Rocky Mountaineer. I reckon I'll be taking Scenic+ on the three trains from Auckland to Greymouth - I worked too hard and too long to leave an inheritance that my kids will only fight over. More power to you, sir.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha - enjoy and well deserved, no doubt! I haven’t been to Canada but definitely hope to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer one day. 🤞

[@CoMorbiditty]

I love the idea of the open car!!! OML... a hot towel!! The food looks delish. Your vids are sooooo well done! Very professional. NZ is so beautiful. Watching from Australia, Ipswich Qld.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, the open air car is the best! And it obviously helps that NZ is beautiful. 😍 Thank you!

[@DXR8007NZR]

Outstanding video. And Idea Is Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Yes, Scenic Plus would be really enjoyable to take on this route.

[@BrettRaymondWilliams]

I really enjoyed this I love train journeys

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wonderful - thank you!

[@grahamabbott1141]

Another brilliant video, Adam.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much Graham!

[@tishka1232]

What a lovely trip. My mum always talks about visiting her aunty in the Otira Tea rooms.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It certainly is. Yes, it’s a pity they’re not open anymore.

[@leonwakefield7285]

Great video again Adam, your videogralhy gets better and better. Seriously looking forward to your next video Cheers.😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Many thanks Leon!

[@anuj2202]

I had been waiting for this video for quite some time. Very well made! 👍🏼 Your videos have inspired me to visit Australia and New Zealand. I shall definitely plan an extended vacation there soon. Regards from India

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s great to hear. I’m sure you’ll love both countries! ✌️

[@zanegracie39]

Thanks Adam for posting, a very informed video of the Tranz Alpine service scenic plus, as a new zealander, i'd pay for the premium service experience.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@kevinellis8869]

Another great trip, looking forward to seeing you spread your wings to new parts of the world.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

You and me both!

[@teeayy66]

Thankyou for a fantastic video of your ChCh to Greymouth. I took this train trip as a teenager with my parents and only vaguely remember it. I'd love to go back on it one day soon.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you get to take it again soon.

[@ryerye0817]

excited for my visit soon to NZ. Thanks for all your videos about scenic train. Just got some insights and preview of the journey. Keep it up Adam, you're doing a good job!!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear - thank you! Enjoy your trip to NZ!

[@andrewhewes2461]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear. Thanks Andrew!

[@Zuuu40]

Amazing video I can't wait for your next video

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@Hongaars1969]

Welcome back Adam. Hope you’re well. Was so excited to see that you’ve a new upload. What spectacular scenery and as always, I love your done attention to detail. Safe travels and happy Easter. Cheers from Dubrovnik. ZZ

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Yes, all good here. Love Croatia. 😍

[@Hongaars1969]

@@FromtheWindowSeat looking forward to your Japanese adventure next.

[@diegohurwitz]

Thank you smooch for sharing this video with the Scenic Plus product. Always wanted to know if it was worth paying the difference and definitely I'll go for it :)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear Diego. Cheers!

[@larryingle9966]

Great video Adam, as informative as always. You have inspired me to make this trip one day 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Larry! Great to hear … New Zealand’s trains are hard to beat, scenery-wise. 😍

[@jordanhay1669]

Fantastically made video mate. Really enjoyed it

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Great to hear.

[@sandram44]

Hi Adam, i just discovered your channel today and watched the cross Australia journey. Now i am in New Zealand and it's just beautiful. I would love to visit your side of the world, maybe someday. In the meantime i will check out all your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Sandra. I'm really happy to hear that. Hope you get to make it Down Under one day! :)

[@Ken-mj2go]

Outstanding video 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@amtrakharry]

Another master piece Adam. !!! You are making me rethink that maybe I should upgrade all of my train trips in New Zealand Scenic Plus...

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! It’s worth doing if you can afford it and they have availability.

[@daniellaugesen8355]

Love seeing the ex Auckland commuter carriages used as a kitchen! 🎉 great video as always Adam!

[@daniellaugesen8355]

Just an addition, why have you never covered your home cities trains? I only recently found out that Adelaide has train services!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Daniel! Adelaide only has metropolitan trains … no regional services, sadly. And covering metro trains doesn’t seen terribly exciting. 🤷‍♂️

[@daniellaugesen8355]

@@FromtheWindowSeat I didn’t realise there was no regional SA services, well that bonus of Adelaide is parklands terminal so you get to see all the best services Australia has to offer.

[@TCFan30]

The scenery, open air and scenic cars share similarities to the Rocky Mountaineer.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Nice. Very keen to try that one day!

[@rileycummaudo8612]

Great Video Adam Happy Easter

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you. Happy Easter to you too!

[@xr6lad]

Excellent video. Food looks really good.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you. It was! 😋

[@Sunjoy1]

Thanks so much..love your narrative and information on screen...my only way to travel and look forward to every video 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

[@maybelucky2558]

Great video as always. ;-)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! ☺️

[@gaelwhite65]

Great commentary

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Much appreciated!

[@delmen5167]

Great Video Adam, will be my reference when I visit NZ next time 😊😊I really enjoy your video

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s great to hear. Cheers! ☺️

[@lilfloss7]

thanks for another great video Adam! the scenery on this journey was incredible 🏔️ 25:39 also cracked me up! happens to me all the time at train stations - they’re so loud out of nowhere 😅

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the scenery was wonderful. Ha - yes, have me a shock. 😂😂

[@DChatburn1]

This is an EXCELLENT video. I really enjoyed it and it has piqued my interest in possible traveling this route. I will be going on the Indian Pacific as the end of May in Australia. I liked your video of that journey as well. Keep up the good work!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

So good to hear - thank you! Enjoy the IP!

[@Jamie-Tane-media]

Hey I have really enjoyed your series of videos you have filmed in New Zealand, Great work showing off all three KiwiRail Great Scenic Journeys trains as well as the Te Huia. However there is a couple of train services here that you missed, And feel could defiantly do with more publicity and indeed customers, And that is the train services Dunedin Railways run. They run an inlander service that runs from Dunedin, Through the Taieri Gorge, Out to Pukerangi, As well as a seasider services that goes along the Main South Line out to Merton, Sometimes even going as far as Oamaru. If you come back to New Zealand at some point, I defiantly recommend checking those out.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Yes, those services are definitely on my list as well as Dunedin (I’ve never been) … it’s just a little harder to reach from Australia compared to the other big cities but will get there eventually. 😊

[@AJS90210]

Fantastic vlog 🚂 🫶

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@Tim04-Jam]

Great video again thanks Adam! Speaking of sheep stations, ave you ever played Squatter?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! I haven’t played Squatter. Any good?

[@hbdaisy6955]

Thank you for sharing the outstanding video, it's exactly what I needed. I'm currently evaluating whether to spend double price to buy the "Scenic Plus". I'm a solo traveler from Taiwan, and my top choice for scenic train rides is Switzerland. However, this one is more expensive than the Swiss trains, so I'm not sure how to decide.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Happy to help! New Zealand, particularly the South Island, is very beautiful.

[@KiwiRailSpotter]

Great Video!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! If only I had some incredible drone footage. 😜

[@KiwiRailSpotter]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Haha 😄

[@charlottelougher628]

Adam please make more videos I think you're the bomb

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Will do - thank you!

[@Jasabby]

What month were you here?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

July 2023

[@LWJCarroll]

Abrilliant video on this new service, thanks. Really good on my Meta Quest 3 , in their browser. KZbins 4k Fullscreen , about 2.5 to 3m diagonal virtual screen. !. Laurie NZ

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@xr6lad]

I understand why the open air car is closed in the tunnel but why the cafe car and toilets? They are not open air.

[@chrismckellar9350]

It is a legal safety requirement for onboard crew and passenger's to be seated in case of an emergency in the Otira Tunnel.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks for the answer Chris. 👌

[@gregb1599]

Think most people can go without a toilet break for 15 min

[@That_is_for_me_to_know]

A good trip

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@RajeevKumar-mu9wb]

❤❤❤❤

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

❤️

[@bobbiguile9210]

It would be awesome to get the costs of your overnight hotel or motel room.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I assume you mean in Greymouth? It was NZD $140 for one night.

[@WBTravels]

@27:20 the Subtitles said "where are my shoes darling?" 😅😂😂😜😅

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oops! That’s very funny … good pickup (fixed). 🙏

[@gregb1599]

Rolleston is actually not part of Christchurch, its an entirely different council.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I didn’t say it was part of the council just part of the wider metropolitan area, which I got from here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolleston,_New_Zealand

[@DXR8007NZR]

If you don’t mind, would you please tell me what your editing software is?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi. I use Final Cut Pro.

[@DXR8007NZR]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Thank you. A funny part in this video was when you were rating it in greymouth, and the train blew the horn and you swore. Would you recommend this journey?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@DXR8007NZR Ha! Yes, that made me jump! Yes, I’d definitely recommend this trip. 🏔️

[@andreawoelke]

Why don't Kiwirail get a few battery electric engines for thr tunnel section. As it is a short journey, they don't even need a massive battery, but it would eliminate this ridiculous faff with locking toilets etc.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, that would be a good idea. 👍

[@DB-thats-me]

The Tranz is a ‘light’ train. The West coast line’s primary freight is coal. To get a 2000ton coal train up the 1:33 grade from Otira requires 4x 3300hp locomotives. (They use six for safety). Battery electrics wouldn’t have a chance.

[@andreawoelke]

@@DB-thats-me I wasny talking about coal trains. In any event battery powered engines at that strength are available.

[@RollestonRails]

I will say this the current carriage they are using is a normal one but will be replaced by a new o e that has been made for senice plus

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, that’s right. I believe it’s about to start operating with all table seating.

[@RollestonRails]

@@FromtheWindowSeat will be soon its in the process of being certified for use

[@lindanormsmedrano7834]

How much would it cost me for 1st class as a solo traveler??

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It’s technically Scenic Plus rather than first class (there is no first class as such) but prices start at NZ $449 one way.

[@DB-thats-me]

@@FromtheWindowSeat😳😱. No wonder Kiwis can’t afford to travel on our own trains. 🤬

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@DB-thats-me Fair enough. I guess it’s mostly aimed at tourists.

[@DB-thats-me]

@@FromtheWindowSeat the pricing dissuades NZers from being tourists in their own country. My arguments has always been; ‘Lower the price and fill the seats’. It’s costs no more to run the train full as it does empty and make the profit ‘over the bar’, I get the premium tickets are all incisive but my position still stands. I see no reason not to give overseas visitors a good deal too. 😇 Good post, keep up the good work. 👍

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

You didn't rate the food for taste and quality.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I enjoyed it. Everything was pretty good … not amazing but reasonable quality.

[@jameshennephof4045]

I just cant pick your accent...

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m Australian 🇦🇺

[@jameshennephof4045]

@@FromtheWindowSeat good job mate, I,m kiwi

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@jameshennephof4045 Thank you!