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@chellastation5 ай бұрын
One question, how does the showers work? I know with Japanese trains, you have to pay for a ticket to get access to the showers. However, I am not sure about Amtrak.
@chrisdobrowolski27832 ай бұрын
Only if you have a sleeper you have access to a shower on Amtrak train. if coach your only options is to use a wet wipe in the bathroom or pay for a day pass in Chicago metropolitan lounge and they have access to showers only this metropolitan lounge has showers.
@macman25006 ай бұрын
I had Steven on my Southwest Chief trip last summer, he was amazing!
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Right?! Such a fantastic attendant and a great guy to chat with.
@mholtebeck6 ай бұрын
I think I had Steven on the Texas Eagle (Sunset Limited leg)) and you're right.
@KYONGEAGAN5 ай бұрын
who is STEVEN?
@mholtebeck5 ай бұрын
@@KYONGEAGANhe is an attedentant
@kathrynmassudi98864 күн бұрын
I been on the southwest chief
@DrummerGrrrl24 күн бұрын
Your tribute to the snowy beauty of New Mexico made me think about all those men who sacrificed many things (including, sadly, their lives sometimes) to build the railroads. And also the many people who brought electricity to these remote places. We owe them so much. 🎉🎉
@mholtebeck6 ай бұрын
I'm going to be on this trip in 3 weeks. I'm super excited. Pro tip: get breakfast at 6:30. That's not because you beat the crowd, but sunrise on Amtrak is so peaceful. Take your post-lunch nap.
@johnhagan77426 ай бұрын
Fun Fact: The Southwest Chief is my number one favorite Long Distance Amtrak Train Service. A few sections of track along the route of Amtrak's Southwest Chief still use 100 year old Santa Fe Era Semaphore Signals.
@mcain29116 ай бұрын
I prefer the longer videos. Yeah, I know what a roomette looks like at this point, and I know the food is good. It’s those views that make these videos so great.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Yeah, the views really make it. I understand where you’re coming from regarding the room and food, cause really, once you’ve seen it, you don’t have to see it again, but I like to include them for new viewers so they can see what it’s like.
@alexanderboulton21236 ай бұрын
And of course, there's the off chance that the food is bad 😂
@julieg49266 ай бұрын
Just have to tell you of all the Amtrak videos I watch, yours has the most beautiful content. Thanks for going that extra mile to capture such amazing footage.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
I’m glad you appreciate the footage! I do my best to capture each adventure as one would experience it on board, and I’m glad such beauty is coming across in the videos. 😊
@blind_gamer166 ай бұрын
The Southwest Chief is an amazing experience. I really think that this is one that i should do if I want to look out the window AND enjoy the views at the same time.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
110% There’s never a dull moment on the SWC. Whether it be stunning mountains or beautiful fields, there’s always something to enjoy.
@weinito2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips This is why the Southwest Chief is my favorite route, at least for now. I haven't actually ridden the Southwest Chief yet, so who knows if that will remain once I have, but i drive through that area every year when I go to Taos New Mexico in the summer and over the year, I've gotten a huge attachment to that area.
@willyonmyway14726 ай бұрын
Steven, Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation footage, music selections, and tips & descriptions along the way. Very well done!! Bill
@stephenkeever60296 ай бұрын
Beautifully done! The Glorieta Pass segment was absolutely stunning to watch in 4K with the perfect music! You never fail to provide an engaging trip report that feels like we are on the adventure with you.
@edeinhorn60166 ай бұрын
Another great video. My wife and I took the Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago in May, 2022 and we are doing it again in April, 2024. On our trip in 2022, our roomette looked out the right side of the train. You shot a lot of video looking out the left side. That showed me that we missed a lot a beautiful scenery on that side. I hope we have a window on the left side next month so we can experience the scenery we didn't see last time. BTW, you need to fix your description at the top just below your video. Your description says, "Hello and welcome to New York’s Penn Station! Today we’re riding on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional from here up to New Haven, Connecticut!". Obviously, it should have said, "Hello and welcome to Los Angeles Union Station!"
@trainman44876 ай бұрын
My wife and I rode this train from LAX to ABQ just 24 before you. This was my 200,000 mile mark trip on Amtrak. Stepping off in Barstow was cool to see the lights. Great trip report and videos; you answer a lot of questions that I have while traveling, ie history and dates. Great rail advocacy. Thank You, keep the videos coming.
@lawrencebenjamin5023 ай бұрын
Raton Pass and the Petrified Forest are stunning vistas on the trip.
@chrisylinkАй бұрын
I’ve been on, the coast starlight several times, the empire builder once, and the California Zephyr once. The southwest chief looks so STUNNING! Next on my list for sure. Another great video highlighting how amazing rail travel is.
@alimazimmer38195 ай бұрын
I have travelled on the Southwest Chief (round trips) twice . I love this rail journey so much that I am planning to ride the Southwest Chief when I retire.
@cadicorniche6 ай бұрын
Love the enthusiasm of the narrator.
@johnsons74thsquadron746 ай бұрын
On a separate, I would totally do coach for an overnight journey if it were as empty as your train was. Since they can go to the lounge anytime they want and that the beloved tradition of letting coach passengers pay to eat in the dining car is back. It wouldn’t be a bad choice given how cheap it is. That said, it isn’t a good option if you have claustrophobia. The Southwest Chief in particular has extremely high demand in coach during the summer. Amtrak traditionally adds a 3rd coach to the Chief during the summer. But even that additional car is not enough to handle the surge of travelers during that period. Most notably, many Boy Scouts take the Chief to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron NM. Nevertheless, I would say coach would still work, you might have some inconveniences, with having someone close to you for a long time, but it’s probably worth it for the long journey. For me coach is definitely worth it overnight if you’re traveling in a party of 2 since Amtrak will seat you and your travel mate together.
@DarkRider-gy4rl6 ай бұрын
I’m taking this trip in October (From Chicago to Los Angeles) and this video just made me more excited😀
@Emacee17016 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video. I took the westbound Southwest Chief several years ago and the timing is better for passing the best scenery during daylight (especially Raton Pass). I have to admit, the most exciting part of the trip was waking up and finding the train stopped in Dodge City. I guess I watched too many westerns when I was a kid.
@johnsons74thsquadron746 ай бұрын
Love the slow detail to outline every important aspect of this trip. Thanks for the insight! As always, the trip report hit the spot!!
@larryloveless29676 ай бұрын
Good video and great memories for me. I did five weekend to weekend trips 15 - 25 years ago originating from St. Louis to do all the AMTRAK routes in the West making connections at times in Kansas City and Chicago. It was a great way to see The West and very relaxing. On one of those trips I included riding The Canadian back and forth between Vancouver and Jasper as a part of a jounrney.
@harryborsalino12766 ай бұрын
One of my Bucket List items is to take the train to all (or as many as possible) of the really cool train stations, including LA Union Station. This one, I'd be doing westbound from Chicago, probably going up to Seattle on the Coast Starlight, then back to CHI on the Empire Builder. Thanks for posting a great, entertaining and informative video!
@KimMyersyourlegacyspeaks6 ай бұрын
Kansas City has a beautiful Union Station - Next time during crew change, hop in. Stand under the Clock.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Will do! I want to do the river runner from KCS to STL, which gives me a reason to go back.
@kietero6 ай бұрын
Just a quick note: if you're starting or transferring at LA, bring A LOT of money if you intend on enjoying the amenities at the station. The convenience store's pricing is OK, but across from the Amtrak ticket counters is a Mexican joint. The food there, and the lady that took care of me, were FANTASTIC! The price... my burrito cost $20! The food at Subway was subpar (as normal) but they were having money problems thanks to the poor economy. I had an over 8 hour wait between my inbound flight from Tokyo Narita and my train to KC, so I walked about 15 minutes from the station to Little Tokyo. An absolutely heartbreaking journey but Little Tokyo kinda brought me home.... somewhat... Anyway, thanks for the share, @Lonestar. When I took coach from LA to KC in '22, it was an absolutely awesome journey! Can't wait for the chance to repeat it.
@derekbryce26326 ай бұрын
I’m taking this train in a roomette in June this year. You’ve really whetted my appetite. Can’t wait!
@soxlearning6 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and your coverage. I look forward to this trip.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊 The SWC is really one of the best trains out there.
@SuperDave306 ай бұрын
I just love your Amtrak journeys!
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ViewpointUnique5 ай бұрын
I've been in the LAX 1st class lounge (Feb of 2023), waiting for the Texas Eagle. The lounge was decent, but the roof leaks like a sieve, which we found out very quickly as it was raining cats and dogs the whole time we were in LA. That, and the underground tunnel that leads to the platforms floods easily. Anyway...as long as it's not raining, it's decent lol. Nice video as always!
@peters112729 күн бұрын
Thanks for the ride along, excellent journey. Loved the Glorieta Pass.
@sammy70686 ай бұрын
wow took this train in 92 in coach very nice train ride ty for sharing
@osnat0572 ай бұрын
Thank you for the upload. I'm traveling for the first time.
@FreihEitner6 ай бұрын
Nice documentary of your trip. I'm in early stages of planning my own Amtrak long distance journey for later this year.
@amadeosendiulo21376 ай бұрын
28:47 I was already in love with this video, crossing through all these climate zones and then my favourite classical piece started playing :D
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
It’s mine too! That’s why I use it 😊
@chrismatthews24306 ай бұрын
whats the name of the piece?
@amadeosendiulo21376 ай бұрын
@@chrismatthews2430 Jupiter
@damcoentertainment39565 ай бұрын
Yeah what's the name?
@amadeosendiulo21375 ай бұрын
@@damcoentertainment3956 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
@davepov6 ай бұрын
I've been watching your videos for awhile now and I subscribed to your channel I like them so much. Your videos are well shot and well written and your narration is unique. The scenic shots are just long enough. All in all, very well done!
@MilesJajich6 ай бұрын
What a spectacular journey! Back in 2020, I did a road trip to Colorado and New Mexico to see some of the old semaphore signals and the Delhi Wigwag in action. Watching the Southwest Chief trains run by them was quite a sight to see! Awesome video as always, Noah! Loved the information you gave about the towns you stopped in as well as the sights you passed along the way. Great choice of music for when you were going through Glorieta Pass!
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the awesome footage! I’d love to get back out to the southwest to see the Delhi Wigwag and semaphores in action. One of the few things I missed covering in this video.
@MilesJajich6 ай бұрын
No problem! Unfortunately, the wigwag was taken down in March of 2021, but you can now find it on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. As for the semaphore signals, several were replaced in late 2022, though some appear to still be up and running.
@Tbpker226 ай бұрын
Great adventure trip - thank you for all your filming!
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Of course! Always happy to share the journey.
@michaelwayne78875 ай бұрын
Great video! I did the Chicago - Albuquerque leg a little over a month ago. One way only and not in a roomette. But the coach experience was way better than I imagined it being. I would definitely do it again. Wonderful trip report.
@weinito4 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for ever for you to post this video as the Southwest Chief is my favorite route by far. I see the sun had set before Raton Pass. I'd think it's better to travel westbound on the Southwest Chief was your less likely to miss Raton Pass.
@jessicaburdell77796 ай бұрын
From what I've seen via their Facebook page so far, Amtrak themselves seem to not really want to let go of the P42DC's either. They recently repainted one within the Phase 6 livery and it seems like a lot of them (mainly the ones with ebells in place of the old GE mechanical one) have been rebuilt, likely in hopes to extend their service life. Sort of similar to a few of the Geeps and SW units we have here on the road I work on.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
My guess is they’ll keep the ones that are in the best working order in operation, or they’ll continue to use them on intercity routes to supplement frequency with the existing services. Either or, they can’t be phased out entirely as there just aren’t enough ALC-42s on order atm.
@robertarnobit53575 ай бұрын
Another great video 👍 enjoyed it😊 love the sceneries 👍
@ogjk6 ай бұрын
Another epic report! I'm hoping we still get 2 story cars when the superliners get upgraded in the next few years.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
I hope so too. A new round of double deckers would be awesome. Though I wouldn’t be against bringing back the domes on single levels 😉
@camoguy24886 ай бұрын
I'm planning on taking this trip.
@danielleporter18296 ай бұрын
Hint: Across the street from Union Station is the Historic center of Los Angeles, Olvera Street and behind Union is Little Tokyo and straight down Broadway is Chinatown. Fun Fact, when Union Station was being built. artifacts were found that On US's site was L.A.'s orignial and larger Chinatown. An Anthropology Prof I had in colege told the class this and it always has stuck with me. Thr red rocks in Gallup were absolutely beautiful.
@gloryannbatista62116 ай бұрын
Hey @Lonestar trip reports I was wondering if you could go back to the capital limited to dc and/or the cardinal. To Indianapolis.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
I definitely want to revisit the Capitol limited in the future. I’m not 100% sure when I’d be able to, but it’s on the to-do list.
@gloryannbatista62116 ай бұрын
Yeah, because they just equipped the new ALC-42S last July and I was watching another KZbinr. He was at Northbrook Maryland, and he saw six engines four ALC-42 ONE RARE DASH-8 and a P42DC
@spark_671010 күн бұрын
A very detailed ,very good review video !! I am so happy to see my favourite sweets ( the thin waffles ) there in the lounge !! 👏👏👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈🇺🇲💕💞
@EntertainmentWorldz6 ай бұрын
super great video sir ❤❤😍😍
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed 😊
@davidm46896 ай бұрын
Epic. Loved it!!
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@raymondmuench32666 ай бұрын
The “Jupiter” was an interesting and enjoyable choice of music to accompany the trip through the pass. More classical excerpts are always welcome!
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the selection! I’m always open to recommendations for pieces you’d like to hear 😊
@mdf35304 ай бұрын
Never got to play Jupiter. The only parts of "The Planets" I ever got to play in band were Venus and Mars (which as a low brass player was my favorite).
@mdf35304 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTripsMars would be good for a stark desert landscape
@TexasWorldExplorer-y5y27 күн бұрын
@@LonestarTrips Where did you find that particular version?
@LonestarTrips26 күн бұрын
@@TexasWorldExplorer-y5y The recording I'm using is of the US Air Force Heritage of America Band. I use this version specifically, as it's a work of the federal government, and is therefore in public domain.
@baseballfan996 ай бұрын
Great video I did this trip in reverse last year in coach but alas at that time I could not use the diner so I am glad this is now an option. I did find the deli at Albuquerque was fantastic though for food though and I was not the only one who walked a couple of blocks to buy loverly fresh food and cake. Though the food at Chicago and LA was excellent for travelling with.
@emjayay6 ай бұрын
Notice the halls full of blocked off seating in L A Union Station. Until recently it was wall to wall with homeless people of all kinds. And I mean all kinds.
@NickP166 ай бұрын
Always look forward to when I see an upload from you! I anticipate this video will be great as always! I’ve taken the southwest Chief once, from Los Angeles all the way to Chicago I stopped in Kansas City for two nights. I visited a cousin and went to a concert. Before I re-boarded two days later to finish the trip out to Chicago.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Always glad to see you in the comments! And I’m glad you were able to experience the SWC first hand. It’s such a beautiful route through some of America’s most remote regions.
@russbear316 ай бұрын
I live in Kansas City. Over the past 30 years I've taken about a dozen small weekend trips on the SW Chief from Kansas City to Chicago. (I hate to fly.) Amtrak is always fun and relaxing. Years ago when I took some of my first trips I think the prorated fare from KC to Chicago was $40 roundtrip. They would sometimes offer you an upgrade to sleeper for an extra $30 or $40. (Today roundtrip coach is about $150 and the sleeper is about $300) I still dream of Amtrak French toast, the flat iron steak for dinner, and the chocolate mouse cake. Amtrak has actually reached back. Those were on the menu 30 years ago.
@gabrielapaulinho1luv6 ай бұрын
Yummm, I still haven't tasted the Amtrak French toast. I know, go West, young woman. Go West. I hate to fly, too.@@russbear31
@erniewarinner76924 ай бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful video.
@Thommygun-qv7um6 ай бұрын
Quick question to our wonderful host: Why do you always print out your ticket? Do you actually need it (like, is there no QR-code which you can show on your phone?) or is it just a souvenir?
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
You don’t have to, I just like to keep them as a souvenir from my travels 😊
@edeinhorn60166 ай бұрын
It is always good practice to have a hard-copy of your ticket as backup for your phone. You never know when your phone might unexpectedly die, be lost, or stolen. I always have a hard copy whether traveling by Amtrak or the airlines. You don't want to be the person trying to explain to the conductor that you really DO have a ticket, if only you could get your phone to turn on.
@gabrielapaulinho1luv6 ай бұрын
@@edeinhorn6016I second that. Once, I was interrogated by a conductor. So embarrassing, but, I learned a valuable lesson.😆
@edeinhorn60166 ай бұрын
@@gabrielapaulinho1luv As the saying goes, "live and learn". You lived, learned from your experience, and now you will never suffer that embarrassment again!
@namelesskid-w7m6 ай бұрын
I’m going to the southwest chief in 5 days! I haven’t seen an Amtrak train in 9 months. Btw, I really recommend the sleeper. The coach in my opinion is too crowded for me and not enough room for me to sleep comfortably. Hope you had a good trip!
@donhooper22282 ай бұрын
Great video and I really enjoyed your narration. Don
@LonestarTrips2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, Don. Thanks for stopping by, and I’m glad you enjoyed the ride!
@DrummerGrrrl24 күн бұрын
Pro tip: If you can, bring a small cooler and pack lunchmeats, cheeses, fresh fruit, and sodas. I love to snack on the train but don't feel like selling a major organ to buy all my snacks onboard. 😂
@LeeRatbag29 күн бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that, thanks for the detailed overview. I've always wanted to take a train across the US (westward, NYC to LA via Chicago) and it's nice to see an illustration of that kind of experience. Being from the UK, my chances of being able to actually afford to do it are a bit slim, mind...!
@meanmetalmike6666 ай бұрын
Ride the Pennsylvanian between Pittsburgh and NYC
@damcoentertainment39565 ай бұрын
He already did.
@kimbrown88835 ай бұрын
New Subscriber I really enjoyed this video looking forward to more . I appreciate this ❤
@JanetBlake20106 ай бұрын
Oh no. You missed out La Plata and Galesburg.
@roysterfour97316 ай бұрын
Great video! I would only comment that sleeper car riders should always tip their car attendant when they depart at their destination. They work hard to make your journey seamless and memorable.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Yes! I always tip my sleeper attendants, and I’ll be sure to include a note about it on the next sleeper video.
@John2Tex6 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTripsBetter to trip them when you get on the train. Then you may get a better trip.
@garymathena21256 ай бұрын
Barstow is also home to Fort Irwin, it's truly a pity you cannot see that wonderful place, but you do have to join the Army for that experience.
@nathanjiang1006 ай бұрын
Perfect timing! I'm gonna be on train 3 from Chicago to LA this Saturday! It's my first western long-distance route so I'm super excited. I was also wondering, did you see any semaphore signals while you were on the train? if so, let me know where they are. I'm gonna be in coach so I should have easy access to that rear-view window. I plan on shooting an uncut ride from La Junta to Albuquerque from the rear window.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the ride, it’s really something special. As for the semaphores, I don’t know exactly where they are, but this thread should help: www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,5803157
@nathanjiang1006 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTripsI counted 16 total semaphores, 11 on the Raton sub between Raton and Las Vegas and 5 on the Glorietta Sub between Lamy and where the New Mexico Rail Runner branches off towards Santa Fe. beautiful views all 3 days and was an amazing trip! has me stoked for whenever I get to ride the Zephyr.
@andrewellis1586 ай бұрын
Great music through the pass.
@weinito4 ай бұрын
When comparing the Southwest Chief to the California Zephyr, many people say the Zephyr wins easily, but in my opinion, nothing can beet New Mexico so I think the Southwest Chief has better scenery.
@chrisdobrowolski27832 ай бұрын
What did you think about the Moon River on the Zephyr?
@weinito2 ай бұрын
@@chrisdobrowolski2783 The Chief wins against the Zephyr for me, but only just. The river is still spectacular, and with the Zephyr being so scenic, I put it as my second favorite Amtrak route coming in only just behind the Chief.
@peterdnreynolds7776 ай бұрын
Brilliant video and incredible scenery
@HighHolyOne5 ай бұрын
That Holiday Tree in Union Station is bedecked with ornaments commemmorating dozens of railroads from the past, some big, some not so big, but all heralding passenger travel in rail's heyday.
@rondagoldsmith11712 ай бұрын
It's a Christmas tree.
@HighHolyOne2 ай бұрын
@@rondagoldsmith1171 They had pine trees in Bethlehem?? I don't think so. The Holiday Tree originated with the Germanic Gods of the forests. There have been Solstice celebrations for hundreds of years before the invention of Christianity.
@odiecalodie6 ай бұрын
For me the worst part about having a sleeping car is getting out of bed in the morning. Best sleep I get all year.
@chrisdobrowolski27832 ай бұрын
Did you sleep on top or button bed. Did you bring your own pillow or used theirs.
@svenmartin8406 ай бұрын
I have a couple questions for you how was Los Santos did you meet Michael Franklin and trevor. Did you stop in Winslow Arizona did you see the roadrunner and the coyote chased the train. And when you were in New Mexico did you see Walter White's and after Albuquerque did you make that left turn awesome video
@CatBot0075 ай бұрын
I wonder if the stop in Fullerton is an unintended concequence of metrolink not letting amtrak use their san gabriel sub to go directly to san bernardino from LA Union
@spark_671010 күн бұрын
I am planning to ride on this train/ route w my mom . I love ,love train travels & love Arizona !! I've never been to Chicago . I believe they're gonna tear down the beautiful L.A. union station & remodel everything soon !? I think they should keep those gorgeous old architecture, though !! I hope they'll keep some ! But,it doesn't seem that way ! Shame ! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈🇺🇲💕💞
@reynoldhunter86002 ай бұрын
The amtrack southwest chief express
@ludus57816 ай бұрын
Love the video! Also, congrats on selling out! (The joys of the KZbin economy 😝)
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks! I know the ads are cringey, but they help me pay for awesome adventures like this one so I can share them with y’all!
@gabrielapaulinho1luv6 ай бұрын
Love your videos and how you capture all of beautiful scenery from ground and river to mountain and sky! I love listening to your energetic narration, and how you create the sensation that we're riding the train.👍And I watch every single advertisement and sponsor's spot.😁 Thank you, LonestarTrips! Looking forward to the Adirondack this spring despite there being no sleeper car amid the consist.😌@@LonestarTrips
@mohamadfaiz693522 күн бұрын
Amtrak Southwest Chief and Capitol Limited were part of the National Chief (Los Angeles-Washington DC) via Chicago from 1997-98.
@TexasWorldExplorer-y5yАй бұрын
Have you watched this Smithsonian documentary series, mighty trains. I think you videos about long distance train are getting so good that they're almost worthy of a documentary like mighty trains.
@MrThecroatian6 ай бұрын
No worries about the length, I just played most of the video at 1.5 speed. BTW, Glorieta Pass was the site of a Civil War battle in 1862.
@buddyrailfan98566 ай бұрын
I like how the one crew members backpack said let’s go Brandon
@karolinesmail4894 ай бұрын
Did the Southwest chief 1990 from Chicago to Kingman AZ
@b9bot1486 ай бұрын
Did that trip in 86 and even then, it was a great ride. Don't do it in coach is my only warning to everyone. Nothing like having your own little room which includes a bathroom and shower. It's pricey but you get treated like royalty.
@johnburke13176 ай бұрын
Nice video
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thank you as always!
@DrummerGrrrl24 күн бұрын
I wish I could travel Amtrak again. However, I have two legs that don't always work. I don't need a wheelchair but I do use a rollator and those narrow corridors on the trains? Ha! No. Stairs? Ha ha! Not anymore in this lifetime. 😢
@sarahbrown92936 ай бұрын
I've taken the SW Chief to Topeka, Wichita... it get's there in the middle of the night, with little regard for passengers. You could have covered what to do when arriving in Kansas stations. Amtrak people say the service is so elementary because few people travel to Kansas... gee, I wonder why.
@mdf35304 ай бұрын
I'd love to be able to try that lemon cake, but unfortunately I'm allergic to lemon curd.
@TexasWorldExplorer-y5y11 күн бұрын
How do you get the footage of your from the railfans to edit into you video?
@lifegaming12356 ай бұрын
Looks amazing and I really want to try this service, I just can’t fathom being stuck on a train for 3 days straight. Also I love how they drove you out to the train in LA on golf carts
@karens86336 ай бұрын
What music are you playing through the Glorietta pass?
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst. It’s one of my all time favorite pieces of music.
@SeanBleaking6 ай бұрын
Hope to ride 5:45 cart I Wish all station in USA had that.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Haha it’s such a fun way to get out to the platforms. I actually got to ride one like it in Greensboro, but that never made it into a video (at least not yet 😉).
@chasemorantz62284 ай бұрын
For clarification is there only one shower for the roommete you had or can someone in your roommette use any of the other showers on board? That is, let’s say the shower is being used can you simply try a different one?
@kendufresne6 ай бұрын
Nice video, thanks for sharing. Too bad you didn't get out and wave at the train camera's along the way
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Forgot to do that on many occasions. Will def have to do it on my next journey!
@utahrailfan19466 ай бұрын
What was the song played going over the Glorieta Pass? I swear I've played that song before.
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst!
@utahrailfan19466 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips Are you still on the California Zephyr in Utah right now, or did your trip get pushed back?
@katrinmcdonough24146 ай бұрын
Love the music at Glorieta Pass . Definitely fit the scenery
@suef54176 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips beautiful piece. Gave me goosebumps.
@andrewwakldnz5 ай бұрын
For your British viewers, it's also the music to a well known hymn. 'I vow to thee my country'. Very patriotic!
@hermanchan27946 ай бұрын
I wonder if you can see the grand canyon on the southwest chief.
@skyh6 ай бұрын
No 64 miles from the Williams stop
@hermanchan27946 ай бұрын
@@skyh Interesting, the best views are some great desert mountain ranges in a warm environment.
@philiptrudel79946 ай бұрын
do you have any plans to ride the Via Rail Canadian?
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Not yet. Keyword being “yet.” I certainly will in the future, I’m just not sure when.
@weinito4 ай бұрын
Has this trip on the southwest chief toped the coast starlight?
@LonestarTrips4 ай бұрын
Not quite. The coast starlight was just the perfect mix between ocean views and mountain passes. Plus I was traveling with one of my closest friends, so the CS remains in the top spot.
@gabrielapaulinho1luv6 ай бұрын
Hi again, Noah. Please, would you tell me which song starts at your 1:35 sequence? Thank you!
@LARailProductions6 ай бұрын
2nd paragraph in description not edited from previous video FYI
@LonestarTrips6 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll go ahead and fix it rn.
@joshuafajardo56976 ай бұрын
U can see the CBQ F40PHM @ 44:25
@ABTrainsYT6 ай бұрын
13:40 can you spot Radiator Springs lol
@christinef3174 ай бұрын
Why do some long haul videos show people eating traditional dining like you did, while others(on different trips) look like they are eating microwave dinners?
@BlownMacTruck3 ай бұрын
Traditional dining was discontinued during Covid and is gradually being reinstated systemwide.
@JediTev6 ай бұрын
Awww, you didn't say anything about the Native American sellers at Albuquerque. Are they not there anymore? I think you should do this trio in the Summer, you'll get to see Cajon and Raton passes!