32-HOUR Amtrak Sleeper Train Journey: NYC to New Orleans Adventure!

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Hello and welcome to NYC! Today we’re riding from New York to New Orleans on board Amtrak’s Crescent!
Trip Information
Train Number: Amtrak Crescent 19
Locomotives: Siemens ACS-64 619, GE P42DC 60 and Siemens ALC-42 344
Consist: 3 Amfleet 2 Coaches, Amfleet 2 Cafe, 2 Viewliner 1 Sleepers, 1 Viewliner 2 Bag Dorm
Accommodation: Viewliner 1 Roomete (Room 3)
Departure Time: 2:15pm
Arrival Time: 8:35pm +1 day (7 Minutes Early)
Journey Time: 31hr 40min
Price: $704.00
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[@LonestarTrips]

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[@leoperidot482]

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[@JohnnyPaycheck69]

How much does it cost? I wanna go to Colorado in a sleeper car.

[@jimfrisk688]

Been riding Amtrak for over three decades. Every kind of accommodation. Ridden every VIA Rail route too, trains in Europe, Russia, Australia, China, other countries too. I love Amtrak.

[@LonestarTrips]

Amtrak is a fantastic operator, despite being underfunded for almost its entire existence.

[@hunsbergermatt]

Well good for you

[@gnlout7403]

Wow. Must be a ton of liars on the webs

[@TheUnforgiven69]

@@gnlout7403 I finger popped my corn spitter so roughly I was juicing out poo drippings for a week!

[@lessieh1050]

Enjoyed your video. Well done. Just finished my own long distance Amtrak trip last week, New Orleans to Charlotte, NC on the Crescent, Charlotte to Raleigh, NC a short 3-4 hour trip on the Carolinian and finally Raleigh to Tampa on the Silver Star. Roomettes on first and third legs of my trip. 54 hours with both layovers totaling just over 15 hours. Note delays on third leg added 3 extra hours. I agree about the top bed rattling being irritating 😝 but the food was great, the attendants awesome and the travel enjoyable. Been traveling Amtrak for 40 years.

[@firebird7479]

I feel like I'm listening to a narration by Kermit the Frog.

[@LonestarTrips]

Lol, Kermit the frog is a first.

[@stevendaniel8126]

Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha 😂

[@acernoks]

Can't un-hear this.

[@TheBigdog868]

I'll donate ten bucks if he sings Rainbow Connection

[@damonwade9476]

😂

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The Crescent is a direct descendant of the Southern Railway’s Southerner, a streamlined passenger train that ran from 1941 to 1970. The name, however, comes from the Crescent, another Southern route, which took a more coastal route to New Orleans via Mobile. These two routes were combined into the Southern Crescent in 1970. Amtrak took over the train in 1979 and simplified the name to “Crescent.” The name “Crescent” refers to one of New Orleans’s nicknames, the Crescent City, referring to the bend of the Mississippi River as it flows through the city! Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans opened in 1954 and was built just west of the older New Orleans Union Station to consolidate the city's passenger rail operations. Previously, New Orleans had been served by five stations, Union Station, the Southern Railway Terminal, T&P Station, Louisiana & Arkansas Station, and Louisville & Nashville Station! While it stops at Trenton after Newark Penn on its way to New Orleans, on the way back, it stops at Metropark before Newark Penn! Metropark is named such because it was one of two park-and-ride infill stations proposed in the 1960s for use by the new Metroliners. Capital Beltway Metropark in Lanham, Maryland and Garden State Metropark in Iselin, Woodbridge Township near the interchange of Route 27 and Garden State Parkway were the two proposed, with both later shortened to Capital Beltway and Metropark respectively. Capital Beltway station closed in 1983 when New Carrollton station opened! Because of Metropark, a large business park grew, called "the first Edge City in the world to grow from a parking lot". Today, besides being an Acela stop and other Amtrak services, Metropark is among the busiest NJT stations, and many Staten Islanders from the South Shore of Staten Island drive out to Metropark for their commute to Manhattan. The Metroliners were the predecessor of the Acela, operating from 1969 to 2006. Service originally ran with Budd Metroliners, self-powered electric multiple unit cars designed for high-speed service. These proved unreliable and were replaced with locomotive-hauled trains in the 1980s. When the Acela was introduced in 2000, due to equipment troubles, the Metroliners stayed in service until 2006 when the Acela fully replaced them.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

The word "bayou" is thought to originate from the Choctaw word bayuk, which means "small stream". After first appearing in the 17th century, the term is found in 18th century accounts and maps, often as bayouc or bayouque, where it was eventually shortened to its current form. The Bayou Bartholomew is the longest bayou in the world. It’s so large, it stretches across both Arkansas and Louisiana, is 375 miles long, and boasts more than 100 different types of fish. The first settlements of the Bayou Têche and other bayous were founded by the Louisiana Creoles. The term Créole was originally used by French Creoles to distinguish people born in Louisiana from those born elsewhere. Creoles are people of multiracial European, African, and Native American descent. Many in Louisiana are descendants of Acadians who were forcibly expelled from what's now maritime Canada by the British. Many went to France before later settling in Louisiana after the then Spanish Province of Louisiana government encouraged them to settle there to populate with more Catholic settlers. This subset of Creoles of Acadia descent are the Cajuns! Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans opened in 1954 and was built just west of the older New Orleans Union Station to consolidate the city's passenger rail operations. Previously, New Orleans had been served by five stations-Union Station, the Southern Railway Terminal, T&P Station, Louisiana & Arkansas Station, and Louisville & Nashville Station. New Orleans is derived from the original French name La Nouvelle-Orléans, which was given to the city in honor of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, who served as Louis XV's regent from 1715 to 1723. The French city of Orléans itself is named after the Roman emperor Aurelian, originally being known as Aurelianum.

[@Dcarnys]

That shot of the WAMTA is such a lucky catch!

[@LonestarTrips]

Yeah the timing was incredible! Not sure I'll ever see that again.

[@kzooaviation]

The fact he called it a subway pisses me off

[@RonGerstein]

​@@kzooaviationbut most routes are underground

[@catreader9733]

​@@RonGersteinOnce you get beyond the district, most of the tracks are not underground and operate largely at grade level. The Silver line has substantial overhead trackage around Dulles International Airport and at the stations.

[@jpsix9939]

Wmata.... That was the yellow line train in DC going to Virginia...

[@debralavorata546]

Rail travel is the only way to go,very scenic, comfortable,fun and most of the scenery is beautiful.From penn station to Niagara Falls , especially in the fall and winter,love Amtrak💯👍🏼❤️

[@thetrainguy1]

Hopefully Amtrak could start refreshing the Viewliner 1s. They need some love.

[@ronclark9724]

As well as the Amfleet II coaches that ride with the Viewliner I sleepers... However, presently Amtrak is still refurbishing the Superliner long distance fleets and the Amfleet I short distance regional coaches... The pandemic has been over for a few Yeats now, Amtrak has had plenty of time to retrain and recruit new diner staff that were furloughed during the pandemic...

[@LonestarTrips]

If I recall correctly, Amtrak is currently designing the refresh for the V1s, with actual refurb work expected to begin this year. (Though knowing Amtrak it likely wont begin until early next year)

[@catreader9733]

I saw a video of a rider's viewpoint on the new Venture coach cars. They look more a bit more like aircraft seating, including less cushioning, significantly shorter seat pan, narrower, less leg room, and less recline; the rider liked the seats less than on Amfleet (not sure which version), but he said the coach chasses rode much more smoothly. I ride Amfleet coaches on the more part of the Northeast Corridor*; the trackage is so rough, I don't know whether I would prefer more smoothness under foot or under butt. The cars are holding up pretty well on the several trains I ride, and I doubt that even a new Venture coach or Viewliner II can be quiet or smooth. *No dedicated tracks; I think it's all Norfolk Southern where I ride.

[@johnsons74thsquadron74]

The Crescent is practically the Texas Eagle’s eastern cousin in that it’s a very similar journey time and has been one of the least favored routes by management, running it without a dining car, thereby eliminating a lounge space altogether! The Crescent did just have a dining car restored, but it still serves reheated meals and coach passengers are barred from entering it!

[@ronclark9724]

Yet the Crescent runs through the heart of Dixie with inferior Amtrak services. Running through Charlotte and Greenville during the wee hours of the morning through three plus million metros... Amtrak should be ashamed...

[@johnchambers8528]

I agree that the Cresent has gone down in quality compared to years past. It had a full service dinner open to both sleeping car and coach passengers. Amtrak should return to full dinning car service on all long distance trains. The train should also have a full size Amfleet dinette/ lounge car to provide a space for passengers to socialize and relax in other than their coach seats or sleeping car. This is really needed if you are not allowing coach passengers to use the dinning car. But with advanced reservations and pre paid meal cost, I feel they should be able to accommodate coach passengers in the dinning car.

[@seprishere]

Better catering than on Cardiff to Birmingham (and Nottingham)!

[@janstephens8434]

Why don’t they like that route?

[@johnchambers8528]

I don’t know why they don’t like this train. It always did good business between Washington DC and Atlanta. It was a good overnight train between these two cities. Today since it has been down graded it usually runs with as low as two coaches and two sleeping cars. With a full service dinner and lounge I am sure they could fill more coach seats as well as sleepers. But you know the newest Amtrak directors only seem interested in the northeast trains as well as state supported shorter distance trains. Long distance trains especially here in the east that serve Chicago, Atlanta, and northern Florida could still do good business due to the overnight schedule serving these cities. However it needs good marketing and advertising to make it work.

[@JCTheBeard]

Great to see you take this trip! I took the Crescent northbound and southbound a few weeks ago, on either side June 1st. My return trip was indeed complete with the dining car and I got to enjoy both flexible dining meals of dinner and breakfast there. Funnily enough, the northbound train had a very similar issue with coupling the ACS-64 in Washington DC - it took them three tries and a little ribbing between the crew to get everything all lined up. Additionall, you mentioned that the Viewliner I sleepers don't have name placards, but I did find on the TrainWeb site that your sleeper car number 62046 is listed as "Tranquil View". On my trip south, the name of my Viewliner I sleeper "Mystic View" was only present on the outside of the sliding vestibule door. I would have never known otherwise.

[@LonestarTrips]

Hey! Great to see you stopping by! Glad you could experience the Crescent first hand. It's certainly not Amtrak's flashiest route, but it's a great experience nonetheless. Funny the coupling thing still seems to be an issue lol. Also I saw the name thing listed on TrainWeb as well. From the pictures on there, it looks like the V1s actually had their names listed on the placards up until around 2009ish. Not sure why they were removed, as that's always a fun piece of info to see.

[@grumpyoldstudios]

They just added the dining car back on the train last week. Oh and Brightline in Florida is considered high speed rail so its not just Acela anymore. Great video!

[@LonestarTrips]

I heard! Glad it's back, but also sucks it's still flex meals. At least it's a step in the right direction! And Brightline isn't just considering HSR, they're building it! They broke ground on the LA-LV line earlier this year, and hopefully the line will be open in 2028!

[@shreychaudhary4477]

@@LonestarTrips They're also building Merced to Bakersfield high speed rail line in California! When going down the 99 or the San Joaquins you can see some of the bridges and viaducts!

[@ZenkoTheGreat12]

Technically, by FRA designation, anything over 79mph is considered “high speed.”

[@LonestarTrips]

@@shreychaudhary4477 The project you're referring to is California High Speed Rail, but still a huge step forward for the US! It's gonna be an awesome next couple years for rail in America!

[@LonestarTrips]

@@ZenkoTheGreat12 The FRA considers 79 to up to 90 as conventional rail. 90-125 is usually considered Higher-Speed rail, and 125+ is High Speed.

[@morgan97475]

I love traveling by train. I've ridden on Amtrak a couple of times & enjoyed it each time. We need more Amtrak. Our country was made for rail travel.

[@samtrak1204]

The "Crescent" is leaving initial terminal dirty with no diner from initial terminal.

[@LonestarTrips]

It's filthy, and it seems like Amtrak keeps disregarding it in favor of its other routes, much like the TX eagle.

[@peregrino9154]

"leaving dirty"? No diner from initial terminal"? What does that mean?

[@ronclark9724]

@@peregrino9154 It means there is no short order cook onboard the train in a diner. Considering the cost of the ride in a sleeper accommodation, surely Amtrak can serve "diner" food, not microwaved pre-prepared frozen food entrees... I recall my first train ride during the early 1960s on the Burlington Texas Zephyr on a trip to see my grandparents living in Denver from Houston. A route I wish Amtrak would bring back into service. Burlington offered a T-bone steak for dinner... Amtrak needs to UP their game...

[@patty4349]

This is great! I am so excited I will be riding in a sleeper roomette on the Crescent next month!

[@LonestarTrips]

I'm sure you'll love it! Traveling by train is such a relaxing experience. Enjoy!

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

The bit at 5:51 made me realize how sad it is that there's no direct passenger rail connection between Atlanta and Orlando. That's gotta change. Currently, you have to take Crescent up north to VA, then transfer to the Silver Service.

[@spenceradams2908]

Glad you could use the video of you passing by hopefully one day I’ll get around to going on more long distance Amtrak trips

[@LonestarTrips]

Thanks a ton for the footage of both the Acela and the Crescent. Was awesome to have some flyby shots.

[@catreader9733]

Thanks from viewers, too (at least this one); the run-by footage adds another POV.

[@bcham2052]

Birmingham intermodal station is a definite upgrade from the previous musty underground hole it used to have. My only gripe is that I wish they could have removed the steps from the platform and built an escalator. Those steps are brutal to traverse up and down with baggage.

[@ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45]

I keep forgetting that the Crescent travels on the NEC

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Metuchen, NJ is derived from Chief Matouchin of the Raritan people who first lived in the area. Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western & Atlantic Railroad line and was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter. It was nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta, the feminine of Atlantic, as in the railroad! Charlottesville, Virginia is named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage in September 1761 until her death in 1818. Charlotte, North Carolina is named after the same person. The footage at 10:06 is the train crossing the Susquehanna River, which at 444 miles (715 km) long, it is the longest river on the East Coast of the United States. The Susquehanna River is one of the oldest existing rivers in the world, being dated as 320-340 Myr, older than the mountain ridges through which it flows Gainesville, Georgia was given the name "Gainesville" at the suggestion of Justice John Vance Cotter in honor of Gen. Edmund P. Gaines who was one of the Army's senior commanders during its formative years in the early to mid-1800s, and was a veteran of the War of 1812, Seminole Wars, Black Hawk War, and Mexican-American War. As commander of Fort Stoddert in 1807, he detained Aaron Burr, and Gaines subsequently testified at Burr's trial for treason. During the War of 1812, Gaines advanced through the ranks to colonel as commander of the 25th Infantry Regiment and he fought with distinction at the Battle of Crysler's Farm. Gaines was promoted to brigadier general during the war, and received a brevet promotion to major general. Gaines' post-war service included diplomacy with and military engagements against various tribes of Native Americans, though Gaines later opposed Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy. The Gainesville in Florida was named after the same person.

[@usa.fl-ny]

Thanks for the video, I was just looking for something to watch about traveling on Amtrak trains ❤

[@LonestarTrips]

Glad I could be of service!

[@trainrailfan671]

thank you for this video! Living in italy it's my dream to do a trip on an amtrak sleeper, hopefully I'll do it in the future

[@LonestarTrips]

I'm glad you could experience the journey vicariously through my videos, and I too hope you'll be able to ride with Amtrak in the future!

[@dennisyoung4631]

The Roomette was *cozy* and *quiet.* I found it very calming, especially during the worst days of Covid - as I’d be less likely to get it *and then give it to my aged parent.*

[@SuperDave30]

Yay I been waiting for you to upload another great amazing riding the rails! 😊

[@LonestarTrips]

Glad to see you back in the comments! Sorry it's been a while, but I assure you the wait will be worth it in the long run. Can't wait to share some really incredible rides on the Shinkansen plus many more sleeper trains!

[@iamlsusam]

When I was in college I took the crescent from NO TO DC. No sleeper cabin. It was about 26 hours and countless stops in every small town.

[@DevonMopiedmont1143]

Birmingham is apparently one day hoping to introduce lightrail and commuter rail service which may explain the spur being built at the platform stub end.

[@pleappleappleap]

I wish they had made coaches as part of the Viewliner II order. The mismatched train rubs me the wrong way.

[@JimDog794]

Interesting video. I traveled by train from Baltimore to Washington DC back in the sixties when I was a kid visiting various interesting sites.

[@alimazimmer3819]

I roade aboard the Crescent in nNovember 2017. I stayed in a Viewliner. I am a hard core rail fan. I can hear the crescent pass through my town here in NJ everyday ON TIME too.

[@devroombagchus7460]

When I lived in Boston and had to be in New York, I always took the Amtrak Acela first class. I did not know why there were fights. Seemed even then a thing of the past. My experience on the train refrained me from even considering a longer trip. 1400 miles would take one day back here in Europe. And in quieter and well kept trains.

[@petercole8798]

Looks like fun. Like to see the Northwest Run Thur Western Montana and Idaho..Middle of nowhere. BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS NEAR THE TRACKS. FUN. GREAT VID.

[@mohamadfaiz6935]

At Meridian Union Station in Meridian Mississippi the Amtrak Crescent is proposed a Texas Section will Crescent split into two sections one to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and one to Fort Worth Central Station via interstate 20 Corridor.

[@LonestarTrips]

That would be awesome. More connections in and around the south would be such a great addition to Amtrak's network.

[@johnchambers8528]

At one time the Crescent had a section that served Mobile,Alabama. It came off at Birmingham. It did not last long but I did get to ride it to a business conference I hade in Mobile.

[@newelljames2517]

Yes Can't Wait 🍻

[@frankpearson8792]

​@@johnchambers8528It was called the " Gulf Breeze" would split from the Crescent years ago!!

[@JamesPilkenton-se5cx]

Long time Amtrak afficiado here. I used to reside in Charlottesville VA and would ride to NYC yo transfer to the Vermonter. Now Greensboro NC is my home and im pleasantly surprised that i can travel directly to Charlottesville via The Crescent

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I'd say that it is First Class for it it were Second you'd be sat bolt upright in a seat for 27 hours!

[@daniellucas1494]

Just completed a trip on the Silver Meteor and Capitol Limited. My first in a sleeper. I was in a Viewliner I and II - I must say I prefer the Viewliner II. I loved the traditional dining. My next trip is going to be out west to California. Still have to figure the sleeping arrangements - I sleep inclined and that was a bit difficult in a roomette. But still enjoyed it tremendously - looking forward to my next trip!

[@catreader9733]

@daniellucas, the Superliners you are facing in a trip to California have a lot less headroom in the upper bunks than Viewliners. I don't know how you are arranging inclined sleeping in a Viewliner, but on a Superliner, I think you want the lower bed, for sure. I haven't seen Superliner accommodations in person, but the lower bunks seem to be similar to Viewliners, both in bedrooms and roomettes.

[@daniellucas1494]

@@catreader9733 Thanks - I am really looking forward to my trip out west. I sleep in the lower berth - even if I do not good a good sleep - it is still a very enjoyable trip.

[@charlesmorschauser5258]

I don't think anyone will miss flexible dining when it dies

[@rogercarroll8764]

You really should take the Amtrak Vermonter during October for spectacular scenery.

[@LonestarTrips]

I definitely want to. Not sure when I'll be able to make that happen, but it's on the to-do list.

[@user-vh2pk6bd3g]

Leaf Peeper

[@TheBucktowncrazy]

Thats a small part of Lake Pontchartrain connectioning St. Tammany Parish/Slidell to New Orleans east then into downtown NOLA

[@tinaduncan72]

Enjoyed your video. I did 3 train rides last year. In 2022, I rode NYC to MIA during July. It was going well until ac went out in GA. Train was delayed 3 hours which was a disaster. I did receive full refund.

[@thomassmall990]

I Really like your Video. After showing the many features on Amtrak I'm looking forward to traveling on the Southern Cresent at a future date. I booked my Cousins trip on the Cresent several years Ago . He was traveling home to Meridian Mississippi. He said it was A fantastic trip. I really looking forward to Traveling on the Southern Cresent. Thank you.

[@inac88]

Love this! I've been watching so many of your videos lately that whenever I read something, I hear it in your voice.

[@LonestarTrips]

Ha! Thanks so much for your support, and I'm so glad you enjoy the content!

[@billbaber6653]

Rode Atl to Chattanooga in late 50s dad was Southern R R conductor, in summer months old guys and I mean old took vacation so for about 2 weeks he could get off freights. Enjoyed show.

[@jessicaburdell7779]

Happy Saturday to you and forever happy travels, my very soon to be Austin (well, technically Cedar Park) neighbor

[@LonestarTrips]

Happy Saturday and an early welcome to the Austin area! I absolutely love Austin, and I'm sure you will too.

[@YarnDragonTracy]

Seeing the buttercake is making me miss them from my trip on the Silver Meteor last month. Those things are addicting.

[@LonestarTrips]

They’re soooooo good. The brownie is nice, but that butter cake is on a whole other level!

[@jessaravena5139]

Well done on a fun and informative trip to New Orleans [Lone Star]. (Apologies here, as I’ve forgotten your actual name). However, I do easily recall your 6ft 3in height even before you say it in the video. This gap in my memory not withstanding, I loved the small joke you made about the stubborn locos that just refused to couple until the third try. Thanks for doing this video for rail fans to enjoy and a special thanks for the nod to the Norfolk Southern manifest train. Keep up the great work, Anthony Attard

[@hirampriggott1689]

I've done the Cardinal, and the Silver Star.....loved them both! The Crescent is definitely on my list..

[@StillPlaysWithModelTrains1956]

The Amtrak experience hit rock bottom when Dining Car service was removed on all over-night trains east of the Mississippi just prior to 2020. Service is so bad now in the "snack-car" that if you order a mixed drink (I always enjoyed a Bloody-Mary at my seat or in my Roomette) the Amtrak attendant will just throw all the ingrediencies into a carboard box along with a cup of ice expecting you to mix everything yourself. Ridiculous.

[@faengelm]

Great review of the bedrooms

[@LonestarTrips]

Thanks, glad they were appreciated.

[@billybelk1831]

I took the cresant and was disappointed the area outside Washington was mostly passed through at night . I wonder if going from New Orleans north would allow more daylight sightseeing ?

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

when i was 7 years old in 1967 i loved traveling by train , especially the dining car ,they served the best meals actually on china with silverware and real glass ware ,my my how things have changed and unfortunately not for the better

[@dennisyoung4631]

Amtrak Lounges are *CHILL!*

[@erneststrickland1956]

Sooo happy to get a video from you..

[@LonestarTrips]

Sorry it was a longer wait than usual, but I should be back to weekly, or at least mostly weekly uploads!

[@NortheastCorridorFilms]

i find it absolutely nutty that they have a toilet in the room like isnt it kinda odd to just get up from your seat and use the toilet without privacy

[@barbaraurban9824]

Having made more than a dozen sleeper trips I can tell you 80% of the small roomettes have a single occupant.couples I know either step out of the room so companion has privacy or use the communal john. Personally, I love having my own john,especially at night. Most people traveling together will get their own roomette.

[@NortheastCorridorFilms]

@@barbaraurban9824 i mean its just nasty in my opinion to do your business and have it linger in the air after that just having an open toilet in the room is byfar gross

[@barbaraurban9824]

@@NortheastCorridorFilms I understand what you are saying however it isn't " open" there is no sitting water. It's vacuumed away like a plane. The large bedroom would be ideal for you since the john is a separate space within the bedroom. On sleepers that only have the communal john you are at the mercy of almost 16 people ,that they will use the john with care.if the john goes down,you will have to use one in an adjoining car. You need to weigh the pros and cons.

[@bc5441]

It does seem a bit nutty but as has been noted, most passengers traveling in a roomette today are solo travelers. The roomette was originally developed by the Pullman Company in the 1930s as a single-person accommodation that provided more privacy than traveling in a section could-in a section, while the passenger had an upper or lower berth to themselves, they sat with someone they might not know at all during day, and had to change clothes in their berth or in the bathroom at the end of the car that was shared with other passengers. The first roomettes, which survived into the Amtrak era, had a toilet and foldaway lavatory like we saw here, but since the room was for one person, privacy was not a concern. Prior to WWII, double bedrooms accommodated 2 passengers in a private room with upper and lower berths, and while there was a sink and a toilet, they were in the same space. Post WWII double bedroom designs enclosed the toilet and sink in a separate annex as in the Amtrak Superliner and Viewliner bedrooms. Only the truly deluxe accommodations of a few trains included a shower, and these were few. Some trains, even prior to streamlining in the 1930s, offered a shower or ‘shower-bath’ for male passengers, at least, adjacent to the train’s barber shop.

[@squalli1297]

Very informative!! During the '80's, Amtrak had a heritage sleeper car that went from L.A.-NYC which was placed behind the baggage car going East to N.O. I had to walk up interior stairs to get to the 2nd level & several cars to get to the Superliner Dining car. I didn't mind it. I could stay on board overnight in both directions in N.O. without the hassle of renting a hotel room or hanging out in the station. When I awakened the next morning, my sleeper car had already been switched onto the Northbound Cresent & underway. There were no complimentary meals on any of Amtrak's trains for any passenger, but fares were cheaper. There was a full-service dining car & separate lounge cafe car then & the food was good. Amtrak even had a Slumber Coach (spartan version of a Roomette) between NYC & Atlanta. With cutbacks, services were slowly eliminated. It was a huge disappointment when Amtrak eliminated the transcontinental thru sleeper car. I remember when the Viewliner I Sleeper cars were new. I still prefer the old single level heritage cars where murphy beds would let down over toilets in Roomettes. Getting up at night to void was a hassle unless I was in a Bedroom where the toilet & sink was enclosed with no shower. I can only reminisce.

[@iduswelton9567]

I do want to try a trip west from my state to Dallas and then west to Washington State - I've never been farther than Tulsa Ok. or El Paso,Tx - I just want to see some of the other states before I get to old 😊 - guess I'll have to save some $$$ to make the trip

[@rnickerson43]

I've need to travel from Chicago to San Francisco and was thinking an Amtrack trip would be a nice way to go but, wow, are they super expensive for anything other than coach. As it's a 50+ hour trip I wanted to get a roomette and the round-trip price was over $2600. A business class seat on a plane was only $1600. I get that they are different experiences entirely, but $1000 is a pretty high premium for the train experience in my opinion. Just something to keep in mind if you are also thinking about an Amtrak trip...

[@MrBigangry]

I had a sleeper car from Chicago to san Antonio the year just before they ended the dining car......... It was nothing fancy bit it was a cool experience and the food wasnt terrible. 3 meals a day were included and you had free range of the menu. They did not include an alcoholic beverage though. I heard they switched to a more airline meals with food trays......... Im not sure what is the better option but what the were doing before was great.

[@hughosborn7292]

Great Video ! Thank you !!

[@LonestarTrips]

Of course! Thanks for stopping by, and I'm happy you liked it!

[@robertbrand5408]

I have traveled a lot by train. Travel by train is scenic and if you like leisurely atmosphere is worthwhile. But the cars need a major upgrade with spaces and creature comfort. Advertise vacation packages. More upper berth space. Equal to the lower.

[@riochcogan8913]

Brilliant, thanks for the post.

[@LonestarTrips]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@RailfanJourneys]

I took a Viewliner on the Lake Shore Limited when they were new. It was their first week in service actually. One feature that looks like it was removed was each room had a small television that continuously played a handful of movies. Probably not needed in today's day and age.

[@kellyb6738]

My mom took the Cresent from northern VA to southern MS. It was a horrible experience for her back. The most beautiful scenery is passed during the night and the rails are so rough. The sleeper car is on the very end of the train, making it an even rougher experience. I wouldn’t call it first class by any means.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

I’ve ridden that line from Atlanta to New Orleans ❤

[@gsu4life1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I'm taking Amtrak for short distances (i.e., NOLA to Atlanta). I'm looking forward to longer Amtrak travels.

[@rjo8500]

Great video. Felt like I was there!

[@LonestarTrips]

Glad you could "join" me on the ride!

[@JimBones1990]

Atlanta is getting a new downtown Amtrak station.

[@apr859]

Replacement for peach tree? Where will it be

[@willpsone]

@@apr859 "Getting" a new station is a bit premature, they've request $30 million to build a downtown hub but beyond that nothing has actually been settled yet, including if "downtown" would indeed be downtown or nearer to the Lindbergh area where the mayor has proposed building a big rail hub.

[@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana]

@@willpsone It better go through. Considering GDOT also wants to reopen the old Atlanta > Macon > Savannah route, Atlanta will *really* need a new train station.

[@sherry866]

Stew looked Awesome

[@edeinhorn6016]

Nice video. Nice room tours. Did I miss the part where you explained why the trip was "disappointing"? When the first word of your title is "DISAPPOINTING", I was hoping for an explanation of why that is. Maybe in future videos you can spend a minute or two at the end of each video with a summary of what you liked and what you didn't like about the journey, the train, the staff, or whatever else makes sense for you to include.

[@freightdawg6762]

Fantastic vid

[@LonestarTrips]

Much appreciated!

[@johnmiller4973]

LIRR service is now out of Grand Central Terminal via the East Side Access Tunnel

[@RonGerstein]

Only a few trains. The rest still go to Penn Station

[@rajeevk.pathak771]

Superb, brilliant narration...the sojourn comes alive! I have taken the Crescent several times during my stay in the United States, with 'break-journey' at different locations, rather than a single-shot journey. The video is informative, brings out aspects surrounding the journey "inside-out": in that, the inside configurations, and the scenery outside. It is heartening that people in the States, like those in my own country (India) have started taking the train. Like they used to advertise..."See America at the "see" level" ! Bravo, 'Lone Star' ! Please keep up the Good Work ! I cannot help but compare: Just like Peter Masella brings aviation alive, with the intricacies elucidated, Lone Star is a terrestrial analogue of Peter !!!

[@kovie9162]

Although I've taken quite a few overnight trains on Amtrak, all in bedrooms of various types, I've never ventured much past the platform or adjoining station on stops. But I've long wondered if there are occasionally stops of long enough duration to venture a bit beyond the station, or even go for a short run (which having shower facilities on board if you have a room makes much more practical). Are there any routes that have stops of at least 20 or 30 minutes or even longer, which is enough time to try this, that are not in he middle of the night? Seems like a fun thing to do plus a way to break up the monotony of a long route. Plus, I'm the sort of person who likes to cut it close for the thrill of it. 😄

[@TheBucktowncrazy]

Glad y'all traveled in March It feels like an oven when you reach NOLA!!

[@jeffreymcconnell6794]

Just rode the Acela from Boston to Wilmington. We reached 150mph for an entire 4 minutes! We were an hour and a half late with several delays which, unfortunately, the crew rarely bothered to mention over the PA system. The train is old, worn and just uninspiring. The NEC tracks are horrible and I found the majority of the freight tracks in the journey from Wilmington to San Diego smoother than the NEC. The NEC is a money pit that management tries to hold up as the premier train in the US. The Pacific Surfliner line is in far better shape and is constantly being improved and double tracked. As a retired Amtrak Conductor, I find the hype over the NEC embarrassing and the Acelas an incredible waste of money. Sad. And the fact that Traditional Dining is still in the distant future shows that management either doesn’t care or is completely inept. There’s no excuse for still serving the marginal meals in Flexible Dining.

[@stephenkeever6029]

Another "Well Done!" The quality of the audio (new microphone?) and the mixing with music blending in this video was stellar! I had a good laugh when you showcased and discussed the Acela, especially with that period electronic drum sound, "dush dush," in the background. The drums and train were period matched. Very enjoyable!

[@LonestarTrips]

Thanks a ton! I haven't gotten a new mic (yet), but I have been adjusting the balance every now and then, so good to know this one sounds better. I didn't even notice the Acela/music time sync lol. Anyway glad you enjoyed and thanks as always for stopping by!

[@David-Indy]

Well done video Glad to see all the other comments from Amtrak travelers.

[@gb9727]

Amtrak should get new double decker siemens trains to replace the viewliners and superliners when they get old

[@LonestarTrips]

They’re currently in the process of sourcing replacements for both!

[@christopherwestbrook3534]

The Crescent line....the HAPPIEST place on Amtrak

[@NikonF5user]

Why isn't the top speed on the electrified portion of this trip not 125 like on regional trains? Are the Viewliners speed limited?

[@LonestarTrips]

The older viewliner 1s are limited to 110. The V2s are rated to 125.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Are the meals included in the ticket Price? And is there a sleeper that goes from NY to Austin Tx or close to it? And is there a way to load my motorcycle on the train for the trip?

[@LonestarTrips]

Yes meals are included. You can get to Austin by 2 trains at a minimum from NYC. No there is not a way to bring a motorcycle with you, except on Auto Train.

[@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana]

I really wish there was a way to order those butter cakes online without needing to buy a case of 160 of them from the bakery.

[@LonestarTrips]

From what I’ve seen, I think you can buy 6 packs at Costco. Not sure if they’re still sold there, but worth looking!

[@ametheieushamlet5774]

@ LoneTR, what is this considered a weekend trip from NYC?

[@italiagrl70]

The amount of money that Amtrak charges they should have updated, beautiful sleepers. Their trains are disgusting. I have seen other trains from other countries where you could literally eat off the floor. Amtrak needs to do better, a lot better. They charge a ridiculous amount for what you get.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

I can't believe they put a shitter in the roomettes...it's like sitting and sleeping in a toilet!

[@mobileplayers5008]

That's crazy 32hours on a train

[@dominiquebowens6104]

i wonder why they had trouble getting the train to connect in Washington ?

[@LonestarTrips]

Might've been an overzealous engineer? Not 100% sure though.

[@ronclark9724]

@@CaradhrasAiguo49 For a young person that may be so, but us senior citizens that need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night every night, it is very nice to do the business without getting fully dressed up to use the toilet at the end of the corridor... Amtrak can't win with any of their options...

[@Tweeks79876]

Cool

[@vivyan92]

"I said, couple to the Crescent" that's a great funny blooper with the coupling trouble.

[@LonestarTrips]

Yeah, even the crew working the connection were laughing about it

[@carolbrolaski6680]

Is there a directory of sights you will be seeing from the train?

[@LonestarTrips]

Unfortunately not. At least not that I’ve found. I’ve always just filmed as I go and experienced the sights as they come. Though I do occasionally look on google maps and scan the route to find any cool stuff that’s worth seeing.

[@Homer500]

If sun is shining on your window, you won’t see anything. Always dirty.

[@wwedivas2011]

I'm watching this video from my home states of New Jersey in Summer July 2024 in this heat wave and I just notice that this video was made during the winter you could tell by people wearing winter coats.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Can we see a more detailed picture of the actual sleeper cabin?

[@kbyrdleroy]

I thought all viewliners had switched to the Viewliner 2 format without the commode in the room?

[@LonestarTrips]

Nope, the V2s were an addition to the V1 fleet. There's only 25 sleepers and 10 bag/dorms in the V2 fleet atm, so not nearly enough to replace the 50 V1 sleepers. The contract amtrak purchased the V2s through has an option for an additional 70 cars, though I have no idea of that option has been or will be executed.

[@johnsons74thsquadron74]

⁠@@LonestarTrips Upon looking at Amtrak’s plan outlining their equipment refresh, they did express a proposal to reconfigure the Viewliner I sleepers to the same as the Viewliner IIs. It was many months ago. So I’m unsure which sheet it was. But I would be all for removing the in-room roomette toilets in the Viewliner Is!!

[@Mark7limited]

There is high speed rail in Florida between Miami and Orlando and soon to Tampa.😊

[@LonestarTrips]

Yep! I was there at the Brightline launch!

[@WaynoGur]

Two outlets? Woo hoo! We only get one on the Sunset Limited.

[@LonestarTrips]

It's great! But their placement opposite the captains chair means you need a long charging cable to use a device while plugged in. But it's a small price to pay for more power!

[@stacydelgado3285]

I took the Crescent from NOL to ALX Mar 2023. Caught Covid on that trip LOL. Pretty sure I had that same roomette. Like you, I used the toilets in the bag-dorm. Did you check out the Metro lounge in NOL? 😂😂

[@LonestarTrips]

Nice about the trip, not so nice about catching covid. But that's life for ya. And I did check out the """"lounge"""" in NoL, but that'll be a part of the video on the City of New Orleans to Chicago.

[@mountaingrownnomad4212]

Didn’t appear to a very scenic ride or part of the country. But, then again, I’m a spoiled pacifist coast Californian. Most beautiful parts of America! 😄

[@Steve-Jody]

I feel the need for speed ! Train travel is IMO an antiquated way of travel. I completely understand why some folks would use it, but I find it would be a novelty approach for transportation. Now the Rockies to Alaska would be my better novelty to try. I’m sure the cost was expensive and that food looked horrible , just horrible. Look at the menu frame in that cafe train car, looks beat up for sure. Cheers. They’re calling my flight now to Australia ! Check out Singapore 1st Class and tell me what you think. Cheers

[@PiplupJames]

12:00 FIRMLY GRASP IT!!! 20:04 wish it passed through Six Flags Over Georgia

[@LonestarTrips]

*Me standing on the platform* "Well I've done all I can do"

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

What was your favorite meal on this train? How many hours of uninterrupted sleep did you get on this train? Also you slept on the bottom bed, is that correct?

[@LonestarTrips]

Favorite meal was the chicken enchiladas. Managed I believe 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep, and I did sleep on the bottom bunk.

[@AT-nq6cu]

Maybe I missed it, but I thought Amtrak removed the toilet from the roomette. Great video. I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@AviationCommercials]

I believe they removed it on the new Viewliners. He was sadly on one of the old ones.

[@johnsons74thsquadron74]

⁠@@AviationCommercials Amtrak will be soon refreshing the Viewliner I sleepers. They did reconfigure 23 Superliner I Coaches to feature a full ADA accessible restroom. Their outlined program did propose reconfiguring Viewliner I sleepers to the Viewliner IIs which do have an in room toilet removed and substituted for two shared restrooms for roomette passengers. Not sure if it will be implemented, but I sure hope it will!!

[@johnchambers8528]

The old Viewliner sleeping cars have the toilets in the Roomettes. The new Viewliner sleepers only have the sinks and you have to use rest room at the end of the car like what is on the Superliners. I don’t mind having the toilet in the Roomette but it is not good if two people are using the room.

[@mbaktari8194]

We need ,THE KEY of SUCCESS, DEDICATED PASSENGER RAIL LINES and BIO-DIESEL power locomotive first like the one in Florida.