My Luxurious Train Ride On The Rocky Mountaineer

[@hoganrichard9627]

You are SO right about the gold service being better than 1st class. What comfort, and what a view! If I wanted to eat on a tray attached to the back of the seat in front of me, I'd get on a plane 👎. YOU got a CIVILIZED meal. REAL FOOD ON REAL CHINA PLATES WITH METAL UTENSILS, A TABLECLOTH AND CLOTH NAPKINS. RELAXING dining at a dinner TABLE. I haven't seen that on an American train since the 70's! 5 star restaurants couldn't do better. Thanks for making this AWESOME video. I'll put this trip on the bucket list.

[@unkameatgoodbar2315]

VANCITY, moved here from Texas 22yrs ago….great scenery here …won’t disappoint

[@behramcooper3691]

A very well documented and narrated train journey. Fantastic foot stomping music in the background. My wife and I did the RM journey from Vancouver BC to Jasper way back in 2007. And yes, it was in Gold Leaf class. We have fond memories of that adventure. Thanks Jim.

[@divox9pqr]

That’s just fabulous. The Rocky Mountaineer has a Seattle to Vancouver connection. Thank you so much for this video.

[@JimZim]

Actually, they don't run the Seattle to Vancouver train any longer. I didn't know it at the time, but I was on one of the last Seattle to Vancouver runs that they did.

[@bobhunt2651]

My wife and I took the Mountaineer Gold Leaf from Vancouver to Jasper, then luxury motor coach on to Calgary. Loved (almost) every second of it, even though it was shortly after the huge forest fires, so lots of smoke lingering. Nights spent in mostly 4 star hotels. You will have a great time!

[@Meira750]

My in-laws did the trip from Vancouver to Banff. It was their last trip together. Mom was already sick and my brother in law had a fit that she wanted to travel still. But we encouraged them and they loved it. It gave her some wonderful memories to get her thru her final days which came about a year later.

[@unkameatgoodbar2315]

Driving back and forth from Vancouver to seattle, it’s a treat to see everything on here, I see all the time ,Everett,Bellingham, Blaine,chuckanut dr, peace arch crossing

[@burningisis]

This looks AMAZING! I love love love train travel. And its so good to see old rail traditions carrying on, seeing the old stations, and seeing more than just Amtrak on the rails today.

[@markbryson3562]

My third time watching this!!!! Just Beautiful!!!!

[@JimZim]

Thanks, Mark! I'm definitely a fan of the Rocky Mountaineer... and jealous of those who have been able to travel on it for more than just one day. My trip was just a day trip from Seattle to Vancouver. It was a great day, but I look forward to doing a longer journey from Vancouver to Banff at some point.

[@eljackster]

I worked at Colorado Rail Car in Fort Lupton Colorado. We built these beautiful cars. Good to see they are still in service. Thanks for the video.

[@ashleyjiscool]

bnsf phase 3 ro 4

[@starsonraaz]

Eljackster, that sound nice. Proud to see Your contribution. Congratulations 🌹🙏

[@davidb8777]

When were they built? Do they look extensively refurbished to you?

[@alcopower5710]

eljackster .....what year?

[@MegaChallanger]

Are they the biggest passenger cars in the world? (Or at least the tallest)

[@LakeHatchineha]

I rode on the Rocky Mountaineer last year and it was the trip of a life-time!!! I rode from Vancouver to Banff, which was a two day trip. After a few days and traveling a little north on bus, I rode it from Jasper back to Vancouver. That was also a two day trip.

[@groundhog7652]

My wife and I did the Snow Train trip aboard the Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto in Feb. 2018 (loved it!). I will have to do this trip too. The food, and seeing the trains is be a huge part of the experience.

[@heidemerecki6951]

My husband and I enjoyed the Gold Leaf from Vancouver to Banff. What a beautiful ride that was. My husband was a train buff and this ride was a gift from me to him on Valentine’s Day.

[@abhijitguha494]

excellent

[@kerrystewart3145]

Awesome

[@stephenrichard7413]

Really nice. The narration was wonderful

[@NovejSpeed3]

Anybody else get a "Risky Business" vibe off the first music. How fitting considering there was a (clears throat) train in that movie too......... Does that upper deck get hot with the sun beaming down on you guys??? Man what a beautiful train. Now I'll need to add that after I do my Coast Star Light Amtrak trip......

[@JimZim]

The train has a fantastic air conditioning system that keeps the upper deck comfortable for the entire trip, no matter what the weather is doing outside.

[@jcampbell2481]

My wife and I took the gold leaf service from Vancouver to Banff for our 50th wedding aniversary. It was a 2 day trip with amazing scenery. Service and food is excellent. However, the only down side was the noise level in the dining car. To many hard surfaces makes for a very high noise level while you are eating.

[@markmcfrederick8932]

How fun !! I've taken Amtrak from Ohio to Montreal and back as my high school senior class trip (1980). Then from Ohio to Texas for college. Then from Flagstaff back to Ohio in 2011. I just love it !! Thanks so much. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@behramcooper3691]

Some superb ultra wide angle videography, accompanied by very well composed commentary. Kudos Jim. You are sure to enjoy the Vancouver to Banff journey. The wife and I did Vancouver to Jasper in Gold Leaf back in 2007 and we still remember it with great fondness. We are also keen cruisers, but I guess cruising is on hold till the current health scare is all sorted out. Happy Travels.

[@JimZim]

I don't think there's any reason to not book cruises right now, due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Cruise lines won't be cruising to China until after this outbreak is over, and that's the only place where the real danger lies. There's no reason to fear a nice Caribbean cruise right now, for example.

[@lovehandr]

I traveled on Rocky Mountaineer in late April from Lake Louise to Vancouver. Our trip actually started in Calgary and we bused for two days through Banff to reach Lake Louise. We did Silver Leaf and we were very happy. The food was great, and they are constantly serving you throughout the journey or providing commentary. Drinks and snacks are included. I will tell you that we also did the VIA's Canadian on the same trip and the food is even better. Hard to believe.

[@critter3368]

I and my family rode the train from Vancouver to Lake Louise in June of 2019 and it was fabulous. One of the young ladies (Ashley) I spotted in your video was the car attendant on our Gold Leaf car. She and her co-worker were superb in their service to us. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

[@allandavis8201]

Five hour journey on that train just wouldn’t be enough, a two or three day trip, heaven. Thanks for sharing this interesting and entertaining film of your trip. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kennethmccann6402]

I've travelled on Amtrak train (even former private RR Company before Amtrak merged) for 51 years. So, I go once (sometime twice) a year in any part of USA as I love it and no matter if on time or delays. Train travel is a blast and amazing trips and friendly people.

[@Kulla1berg]

Realy nice video. I have a huge dream to once travel over the Atlantic and ride Rocky Mountaineer

[@eattherich9215]

What a lovely journey.

[@caseysteele10]

that looks a amazing

[@jasminejohnston6393]

I’ve always wanted to ride this train. I used to live in Kamloops and my friend Rob Lamb, who was a teaching assistant when I was in high school, is also a Mountie and he would always ride his horse towards the train tracks near Riverside Park and wave at the passengers. I used to follow him and the other Mounties and do it with them. It was fun!

[@mylittletrainbc909]

Wow! beautiful train, beautiful scenery, beautiful British Columbia..... I love that train......thanks for sharing.

[@yufenhsu2453]

The best travel video which I have ever watched. Thanks !

[@vikkinicholson2300]

thanks so much for our at home mini trip w/you. views were so great. glad you enjoyed yourself as well. safe travels.

[@AnneMB955]

Ahh, memories. We experienced a Gold Leaf Rocky Mountaineer package across Canada from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Vancouver. The actual Rocky Mountaineer train was from Banff to Vancouver. We thought it would be much longer than 2 days and 1 night. Our whole trip was memorable though. I love Canada. 🇨🇦

[@thebikejournal0303]

Very nice, but the most magnificent beauty of the Rocky Mountaineer is from Vancouver to Banff. Absolutely incredible scenery.

[@robertmcglinchey3347]

I’m rediscovering how great train travel is. Amtrak should be though of as a national institution. Highly recommend Seattle, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Amtrak 3/1/2 days great time SF to NYC $219 (senior).. Jim your voice sounds. Mr. Rogers-esque or a third grade teacher! Very nice narration.

[@richardwilson9434]

Jim i did the Vancouver to Banff trip last year and it is unbelivable. Coming from a part of Australia where we dont have very tall Mountains and its only the second time Ive seen snow in my life, i had an amazing trip on that train and as you say the staff are a wonderful group of people. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your trip and hope to see some videos of your adventure.And i did the Gold leaf too

[@chrisk8187]

So much fun! My wife and I chose to take our 20th anniversary in Seattle for ten days in the beginning of July 2013. We had not been to the Pacific northwest and after some research decided to come here (from Wisconsin). Besides exploring Seattle we took the Amtrak Cascades train to Bellingham (not to Vancouver as we didn't have passports). We left the newly restored beautiful King St. station and savored AND wallowed in the very nicely done cars with comfortable seats. Beautiful views traveling north along the Puget Sound Pacific Ocean coast. We arrived at Fairhaven which was a charming restored small town adjacent to Bellingham. Beautiful old buildings with many interesting shops and restaurants, very walkable. We took a local bus a couple of miles to this pleasant oceanside city. Much to stroll and experience. Good food, bakeries and COFFEE. We took local buses through the dramatically landscaped hilly Western Washington University campus. Very friendly town, also with lots to see. Stayed overnight and had a relaxing ride back to Seattle. I would get a passport and love go onto Vancouver. Another trip, another time.

[@charlieford6768]

Beautiful scenery but choice of background music ruined most of the video for me.

[@jckauffman6004]

WWU student here! Glad you enjoyed our town and campus, it’s a beautiful place to be :)

[@Andy_M986]

The week we were in Seattle,the smoke from the fires up in BC,shrouded my view of the city,but what a city,traveling from New Zealand to the west Coast,from Vancouver down to Eugene,is something i'll always think fondly of,we took the Amtrak from King st to Eugene,it also had a big viewing carriage,fantastic scenery,can't wait to go back there.

[@wrh41]

I love the lilt in Jim's voice when he carefully explains the over-the-top amenities reserved exclusively for the ultra first class passengers.

[@stefanherns4541]

We had wanted to take the grand-kids on a train ride & were not sure which one to take! Thank You for posting this video, it helped us make a decision!

[@AbsolutelyJamaican]

Your voice is delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. I'm going to put this on my bucket list...

[@oldgoat5589]

Nice video. Back in 2013 I made the journey across Canada, firstly on The Canadian, from Toronto to Banff, then on the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver, followed by the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island. A great trip - this has brought back memories. Thank you.

[@JimZim]

That sounds like an amazing trip!

[@oldgoat5589]

It was - it was early September, and the weather was beautiful. Trips to Niagara, Sulphur Mountain, and lunch at Chateau Louise. My only complaint (!), and that of others, was the growth of trees which spoilt the view along many stretches of the route. The return was by air - Victoria to Calgary, then back to Heathrow.@@JimZim

[@JimZim]

Nice! I bet you won't ever forget that trip!

[@yamahonkawazuki]

Thank you jim and wife for taking us all along.

[@anetajohnson8446]

faith be to ya, be golly, im willin to bet thats not an Irish name, or I wuldent be standen here with me face hanging out !

[@weebeetrainin3853]

Solid review Jim. I was watching this with my boys who LOVE trains and they let out a huge sigh when you said it was for "couples" not for kids!! Would love to take the whole family on this ride one day!

[@matt4756]

Amazing choice music and commentary. Great to see my hometown of Vancouver from a trains view. Amazing scenery.

[@KenyaG.]

In all of the 30 years I lived in Seattle, I've never departed from King Station. Always took Amtrak to Portland from Tacoma. I'll have to look into this ride the next time I visit home. Thanks for making me homesick for 2.38 seconds! 💙💚

[@dongodwin2144]

Love the trip from Calgary to Vancouver. Flew from Boston to Calgary, then train to Vancouver. Overnight in Banff . Truly one of our best vacations. My wife just corrected me, bussed from Calgary to Banff then train. Sorry, still was a great trip.

[@jynxjynx3068]

I've never ridden aboard the Rocky Mountaineer but my lady friend and I have taken Via Rail's Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver. I agree with you. The service is wonderful. It is similar to Pullman service aboard American trains before The Pullman Company closed it's doors.

[@gerardponchak4980]

Thanks Jim, great video,did not know this train served Seattle, I thought only Canada.

[@JimZim]

Unfortunately, the Rocky Mountaineer doesn't do the Seattle run any longer. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was on one of the last of their Seattle runs.

[@shak0009]

Wow, great shots and fantastic voice explaining everything in detail. I will be watching more of your videos. thanks !

[@skybully8300]

One of the best train videos. love your narration & the music. it felt like I'm travelling with you.

[@railroadhub6316]

Wow it would be the coolest to live by a Railroad track !

[@teainortakoy]

This is on my to do list. Great video- thanks so much! Looking forward to flying out from the UK!

[@tracksidebc5854]

It is a lot more efficient and faster to stop and start passenger trains after meets than it is to start and stop two mile long freight trains! That, and because the freight railways own the tracks, are the reasons freights have in most cases priority.

[@mannyb5081]

Your travel video coverage is wonderful. It makes me feel that I am part of the travel. Great!

[@darylecosgrove3270]

Great video and commentary Jim. So nice to have our American neighbours ( I live in Victoria) travel across the border and visit B.C. We have so much in common. As an addendum, Michael Portillo's Great Canadian Railway Journeys from Kamloops to Banff, also on the Rocky Mountaineer, is available here on KZbin.

[@rhonben]

Great vid, Jim! Im only at the 3:00 mark and have very little time to finish the vid - im a train enthusiast - into the model railroads as well (probably even more than being in one..) Keep it up..

[@Amy-qc2qq]

What a brilliant train! Thankyou for making this video Jim ❤

[@hazelchan9258]

Very nice narration . The speed is just right.. Good show!

[@WhiteRockBoy]

I really enjoyed your video to sleep by lol, seriously though really nice work Jim, it was nice to see a glimpse of my hometown right across the border! Thanks for posting!

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Bravo! Well done! I would’ve been just fine with five hours of recording in real time! Riding the RM is definitely on our bucket list. My husband is a railfan (he’s a model railroader too) and if it has train sets, hookups, whistles and horns, he’s there. The scenery is just icing on the cake for him, lol! I hope you and the Mrs. have recorded more, as I think I’ll just settle in and “binge watch” for a while. Thanks for the upload, and we’re looking forward to more of your amazing travels!

[@kchez110]

Love the Rocky Mountaineer! Took Journey to the Clouds last June. Unforgettable.

[@chuckandmax7313]

How lucky you and your wife are to get to do such luxurious traveling. You must have had to work really hard and I’m sure you deserve it. There’s a train car that used to run up the Gold Coast it’s called the Tamalpais and it’s a fabulous Art Deco 1920’s sleeper car with a fantastic glass and chrome bathroom. I always wanted to go on a ride on that train. I did however get to take the Amtrack from California to Seattle back in the 90’s and it was really fancy I got a sleeper car and had all my meals in the dining car just like yours for a fancy meal. The rest of the time I spent in the bar car. I love traveling by train and I’ve been on a number of cruises. I took a first class suite on Carnival I think I don’t remember the name of the vessel but we had a large three room suite at the back of the boat with two balconies it has a whirlpool bath and was really luxurious and I went to Jamaica. Well my traveling days are probably over but I sure did enjoy all the places I went. Thanks for sharing

[@commonhommon4202]

Great video...

[@AtkataffTheAlpha]

I rode this from April 19th to the 20th this year! I was in Silver Leaf which is just as friendly as Gold Leaf. Unfortunately for the ending from Banff to Vancouver, it rained so the people in the Gold Leaf had a nice view of rain going down windows as the train snaked into Vancouver. My experience is 10/10 on the journey and hospitality of the staff. It was amazing. I got a Rocky Mountaineer HO scale GP40 and a Gold Leaf coach which costed a lot of money but for how much the overall trip was, it felt right to spill the expensive amount and receive both. Now may I also add that Rocky Mountaineer passenger coaches are somewhat on the rare side. As for the GP40 in the paint scheme, probably just the same rarity amount. That was the second reason to get both. The third was to make my first luxurious train experience as memorable as possible so having a scaled-down replica of some of the Rocky Mountaineer equipment was the best way to remember. After all, it’s the train itself as a model. Two very expensive high-quality ho scale models. If you have the money, want amazing scenery, want to relax, and want a vacation of your money's worth, take a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer. It'll leave you with amazing memories from years to come

[@jodeleon426]

Thats so cool. Im one of the chefs on board the rocky. Seattle to Vancouver route my favourite view. Thank you for sharing this

[@badguy1481]

Great video...Great special effects (music). And of course what a great train experience.

[@williamholmes7639]

Thanks!

[@JimZim]

Thanks, William! I appreciate that.

[@akashdave1949]

Lovely video. I lived in Vancouver for 10 years and have driven North and South of the border several times in my car. I wish to do this trip. I hope I make it in splendid weather as yourself

[@pctheophilus]

Jim you did a great job of filming the entire trip. I truly enjoyed it. Your commentary was very clear and legible. Wish to see more videos from you if possible. Of course I did like and subscribed you.

[@alexwhite2377]

This guy was born to narrate!

[@williamwingo4740]

About ten years ago, we took the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, BC to Banff, Alberta; then by bus up the ice fields parkway to Lake Louise and Jasper; then another train right out of the 1950s National Geographic through Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, etc. all the way to Toronto. Nice trip.

[@abhijitguha494]

Excellent video & great commentary. Keep up the good work !!!!

[@RWP236]

Gr8 video Jim... Didn't know TRM was running out of Seattle now. That is a beautiful route but you will really love Vancouver to Banff and Calgary!

[@N.M.N.]

Taking the Rocky Mountaineer is on my bucket list

[@TonyVRailfanning]

Living in Edmonton all my life the Mountaineer is still on my bucket list of things to do but the cost of a trip is far more than I can afford

[@dlairth]

I lived in Edmonton for years, and was lucky enough to make this trip several times when it was still operated by VIA - not nearly so luxurious, but a beautiful and affordable way to spend two days and a night.

[@AviationNut]

You have to do it, in the last 13 years I have taken this train with my wife 6 times and each time it actually gets more interesting. You must go, you will not regret it one bit. Yes the tickets are expensive but the amazing service and the beautiful scenery you get to experience is worth every penny.

[@wisconsinbigrigs8427]

Absolute great video

[@alcopower5710]

Absolutely stunning cars. On my bucket list

[@patriciabott6637]

Thanks Jim that was terrific. You now have a new subscriber. Many thanks from Bris Aus

[@jamesl9371]

Cool 😎 good video

[@annbroadhead2221]

This was an awesome video!

[@rickbourne1376]

So happy to see this exists.

[@fluffnose3394]

I am a train geek! and not only have you made a great video, you have given money to Rocky mountaineer cuz Ima get a ticket as soon as possible! wish I lived near though...

[@potter3439]

Very well documented and narrated journey.

[@docmike364]

This was a very enjoyable, scenic, and informative video. I’m looking forward to watching more like this!

[@larrypowers2749]

On Burlington Northern rails, the freight trains have the "right of way" (not passenger trains), because Burlington Northers OWN'S the tracks. That is also true for Amtrak trains. We rode them to New York from Washington State and they continually are stopping for freight trains to pass.

[@moewilson4605]

My husband and I have been discussing doing a train tour. I want that spoiled feeling and lovely view that the Rocky Mountaineer offers. Thank you for the lovely video.

[@groundhog7652]

Riding, and sleeping in a cabin aboard the Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto is a hoot! We did it in Summer, then 2 years later on the "Snow Train". Basically the same trip but in snow! Night ride on the train rocks us to sleep.

[@ErikVince]

This looks like it was a really fun trip

[@ccrreilly22]

Thank, looks like a wonderful trip.

[@kevp9601]

Excellent

[@HuemanBean]

Superb video, really loved the camera work and production value that went into it!

[@sharonlam4964]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@nicolesummers4495]

Fabulous presentation, as a professional voice over, it’s been a real treat watching listening to. Thank you

[@braydenzhang2488]

Great Narration!

[@bobshaw4063]

Jim Fantastic video. You did a great job narrating it . Your voice is soothing and relaxing . I've cruised out of Vancouver , BC decades ago one way to Seward , Alaska up the inland passage .

[@holaramirez]

What a cool video, thank you for sharing.

[@ConventionalRailroader]

Excited to see the next trip! I wish I could experience something like this one day.

[@KertEllis]

I really enjoyed this video I love train videos. I am a total train geek

[@EdwardTravels]

The route from Seattle to Vancouver is so pretty. I highly recommend taking Amtrak’s Cascade Train between the 2 cities Enjoy the trip

[@textiles9562]

Edward Travels yeah but you don’t get the same feel riding that as you do with rocky mountianeer

[@charlesgoguen7634]

We where o Rocky mountaineers in fall of 2017. Best trip ever and great service these people spoil you all along the trip

[@maureenkelly738]

Looks like it was a beautiful day. Thanks for posting.

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Excellent Footage HUGE Like, beautiful On Board Footage 👍😎

[@anoopkhandekar799]

super journey i like train videos