Taking the TRAIN from Miami to Alaska!

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0:00 - Introduction to DownieLive Travels by Train: America
0:38 - America's Most Southern Train
1:01 - America's Most Southern Station
2:14 - Brightline Train
5:14 - Tru Earth Laundry Eco-strips
6:13 - Amtrak Silver Star
13:10 - Washington, DC
13:48 - Season 2 Trailer
14:33 - America's Fastest Train, Amtrak Acela

[@DownieLive]

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[@lewiskemp5893]

I love your get to subscribe part. Absolutely the best one I've seen. I hope you get a lot. LOL I WAS ALREADY SUBSCRIBED

[@beau__]

How much did everything cost?

[@Slingin_Mary_Alex]

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[@raybon7939]

That's the way to travel no one around perfect...

[@CarmenHernandez-cc6kz]

Noway that too long travel from Florida to Alaska step by step to get there in train 🚊 i better fly in airplane ✈️ is more faster.i live in fort myers florida hope someday i visit Alaska in summer.

[@ShosinMelotic]

I really want trains to be more relevant, easier to find, and easier to access. Not even national tracks, just light rails to get around the cities. Bright line has excellent quality, looks like the train I rode from Seoul to Busan in South Korea, and that says a lot. Of course, national railroads arent popular, but light rails can 100% be effective. We need to maximize it

[@prettyawesomejm]

Brightline is way too expensive for such short trips.

[@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe]

Korea is the size of a state. Nationwide railways are possible, but quite the endeavors. Instead of advocating for free healthcare, which is dumb, we should advocate for better infrastructure and public transportation.

[@alastairhewitt380]

Agreed 100%

[@alastairhewitt380]

@@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe Most economists, even conservative economists, estimate that Medicare for All would save us money while increasing healthcare outcomes, not sure why you think it is stupid, but totally agree with you about the need for infrastructure & public transit. I am glad there is something we can agree on though. I am pretty sure investment in infrastructure is fairly bipartisan. I wish our leaders would at least work together to accomplish the things we do agree on. With more public transit and walkable / bikeable cities, obesity would likely plummet, thus ultimately making health care cheaper. One hand washes the other.

[@jeremypepin481]

@@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe South Korea is barely bigger than the LA metro… which has public transportation. I’d love rail travel, but these comparisons people use are delusional.

[@Vienna3080]

This seriously makes me wish America was more Train reliant and had better services and more tracks

[@herranton]

The distance from London to Istanbul (basically all the way across Europe) is about 1800 miles. And it would be _over_ a 2 day journey by rail. The distance from San Diego to New York (basically all the way across the USA ) is about 2700 miles. It's roughly a 4 day journey on a train. No one likes these multi day treks on rail, unless it's some specialty trip. Even in the eu. People don't take the train from Riga to Madrid. It's too far. The reason rail works in Europe is because people don't regularly travel long distances. NY to LA is one of the most popular flights in the USA, and maybe the world. The USA is HUGE. rail just doesn't work well _for moving people._ Despite that, the USA has one of the absolute best rail systems in the world. For cargo. It makes the systems in the eu and Japan quite quaint by comparison.

[@idkwhattoputhere5503]

yes planes will always be an option, but trains would make quality of life so much better. like most people use cars for shorter distances like LA to SF, but if there was actually a fast train for LA to SF, most people would probably be using that because i dont think anyone likes driving for 6-7 hours straight.

[@herranton]

@@idkwhattoputhere5503 Sure, but that is one route that would work. And also a line from Phoenix to La with a stop in San Diego. And line from La to Vegas. They'd have to be high speed to make sense. But rail doesn't make sense going any farther than that. You can't really build a national network because there is too much distance. There already is a train from San Francisco to Chicago, and it takes like 3 days.

[@idkwhattoputhere5503]

@@herranton yes but the train from chicago to sf is super slow. Also i didn't say trains would replace planes did i? planes would still be much better for LONG distances, but trains are just much morre practical for shorter distances such as SF to LA, LA to phoenix, Portland to Seattle, New York to Philadelphia/Boston (or any northeastern city really), Houston to Dallas/Austin, etc.

[@herranton]

@@idkwhattoputhere5503 I think the biggest problem is that you really can't build a national network. And you can't build high speed rail on the east coast. There are videos on why. But really, it all boils down to being way too expensive.

[@briancooley2192]

I have no clue how this ended up in my recommended but I love it! I’ve never been on a train and this looks fantastic, what an incredible way to discover the country.

[@DownieLive]

Welcome aboard!

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I'm 40 years old and have never been on a train

[@JamesPilkenton-se5cx]

I recommend it Charlottesville,VA to St.Slbams,By rail via NYC about 280.+/-

[@PotatoJonson]

When I was 12 my family went on a cross-country train trip and it’s some of my fondest memories. Thanks mom n dad!

[@WhuDhat]

btightline as a whole looks amazing, really hope they flourish in FL and expand countrywide

[@giraoshaw]

same here I just hope the main takeaway is that trains are extrmely viable when there's no conflict from rail ownership instead of further privatization of railroads being what's needed

[@kiamartin3704]

I live in Miami and overall transportation is getting better for city traveling just not local yet. We don’t even have buses that are that reliable but… it’s getting there only south beach

[@jenniferlorenzo7282]

It’s a service only for Florida. They are going too open stations in Orlando and Tampa.

[@mannyluvsustinky]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ piss off

[@colombiantom]

Looking at the economics of brightline, it is a money pit. In 10 years, the city/state will have to take care of it, while the investors leave with a pocket full of money.

[@cnat.travels]

Thank you for highlighting Brightline! I want to see them expand their service all over Florida, making it easier for tourists to visit all places.

[@fatcatboo]

I'm looking forward to the connections to Orlando and Tampa!!

[@tomrogue13]

It'll probably be the reason i visit Florida

[@beautifulflorida]

This is a great idea!

[@ABiteBetterbyEva]

Yes that would be amazing! I visited Florida without a car and it was such a hassle to get around...

[@RobLobb321]

I wish we had this all over the US

[@PKM9107]

As someone who works as a railroad conductor I'm glad to see videos like this, especially seeing the Brightline at the beginning. I'm not from Florida, but hopefully some new and emerging competion will spur improvements in American rail

[@mitchtherevolution]

Hopefully Amtrak loses government funding. That shit is a fucking scam.

[@b.p.879]

I'm starting this series here and I just wanna say that I hope you enjoyed your trip thru the States, and while I can't speak for everyone, I would always welcome you and hope you would wanna come back and visit us again, because you really brighten everyone's days and your content is very relaxing and fun to watch. I'm a big fan from here on out!

[@DownieLive]

I love it! Thanks very much for the welcome.

[@LydiAtheistLady]

Gosh Brightline looks amazing. Hope they go big time all across the US if they keep up those standards of quality that the FL line obviously cares about.

[@user-nd3lx1zg9t]

As he said, Brightline is a private firm. They acquired a 50 mile corridor from the state of Florida to send a spur into Orlando from the coast. Plans are to build out the line all the way to Tampa. That would also go directly by all the Disney and Universal attractions. That will be a boon to Miami and central Florida, particularly from S. America. Luckily, there is Metrorail from MIA to Government Center. Brightline is in the shadow of that station.

[@rogerhornby1149]

Back in the day, there was a train from Miami directly to Chicago, going up the coast, through Jacksonville, then Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Evansville.

[@BitcoinOnlyCentral]

It feels like we regressed

[@milkyo1206]

@@BitcoinOnlyCentral my mamma regressed once, she's fucking dead now.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@BitcoinOnlyCentral sadly true!

[@dvferyance]

I wish there still was.

[@natalied662]

damn how long ago was that

[@ProBballChamp]

I love how you are so excited about trains, I am just as excited about trains and it is nice to see someone passionately talking to us as if we were on the journey with them

[@christinstone3558]

This was extremely nostalgic for me as when I was in 8th grade, I took a train from Indianapolis to Chicago and then the Amtrak Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. We were booked for a roomette but were upgraded to the larger room. The trip was a little over 2 days total and it was so fun. It’s been 5 years since and I’ve loved trains ever since then. I’ll definitely consider train trips again when i’m in college! :)

[@TruthSpeaker723]

Brightline is the coolest train station I've ever seen..

[@HR-ii6ue]

Which video continues from this ?

[@ZurXur_]

@@HR-ii6ue riding America's oldest railroad Strasburg railway

[@pedroe3508]

GO TO JAPAN..THIS IS NOTHING COMPARED..

[@lorenzo_de_paolis]

Go to Italy, for example Milan Centrale

[@moisesinfantes2797]

@@pedroe3508 Its the coolest in America, tho. it goes from south Florida to central Florida. Miami to Orlando and Orlando to Tampa. A distance of around 300 miles in total. which is kinda cool progress for a train that was launched only 4 years ago.

[@Supakoopaparatroopa]

Can I just say: the DownieLive team is dialed in! Definitely found myself a few times checking to see if this was KZbin or my television subscription. The editing is top-notch!

[@DownieLive]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@djwheels66]

Yes!! Been thinking the same thing!!! This could EASILY AND SHOULD BE on The Travel Channel!!

[@mirzaahmed6589]

KZbin in general has been better than TV for at least a decade.

[@jacobkrug]

@@DownieLive love your videos

[@chrissygerwitz520]

Yes, he is more than glib enough to host a TV show.

[@user-qi2iq9rz3t]

My Husband and I just watched your Florida to Alaska series. What an adventure!! We are envious of your journeys! Thanks for taking us with you. Your "Vlogging skills and camera "presence" are really wonderful. We watch many UTUBE channels ( don't like much else on TV). Looking forward to viewing more. We will follow you anywhere! Thanks, again!

[@ethanschmid4104]

I’m actually impressed with Amtrak’s first class services! It’s also cool that you get to ride my first homestate’s new passenger train, Brightline! I do hope they expand all over the country! I’m excited for episode 2!

[@CannaColeman]

I went from Wisconsin to Portland on trak, first class. I loved it. At this time i was in a wheelchair also. I've been on planes, Train and buses. I would by many levels of enjoyment take a train over any other types of transportation. Shy of a vehicle obviously.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Fun fact: Despite how popular of a photo spot it is, that buoy does NOT mark the spot of the southernmost point in the continental US. As there is a spot called Whitehead Spit in the nearby naval air station that is actually more south (on top of Fort Zachary Taylor which is a state park you can visit). But not even Whitehead Spit is the southernmost point! The actual southernmost point in the continental US is, if it's continuously above water, Ballast Key OR if it counts if it's occasionally above water at low tide, the Western Dry Rocks I love Key West and the fact that Cubans pretty much built the city. The Cuban history in the city is quite rich and it left an impact

[@daholyspirit2783]

You’re right (about the Cubans part) I read about the history of key west and the fleeing/immigrating Cubans.

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@daholyspirit2783 it was built originally as a fish camp by Cuban fisherman while Florida was still a territory and was visited by the same groups of fishermen before that occasionally while Florida was still Spanish.

[@franklinmimi]

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[@doomgeneration2674]

I work at Ft. Zach. I'm the maintenance guy for cafe Cayo Hueso.

[@natenae8635]

Hey don't forget us Bahamians we helped too, I mean there is whole neighborhood named after us. As well as terms such as Freshwater and Saltwater conch originating from our immigrants. Something I learned quite recently. Well wishes and a Happy New Year from a Caribbean brother.

[@kemiwel7607]

I love Amtrak and wish it could be expanded, but I hope trains more like Brightline start a rail comeback in America. Reminds me of the trains I took in Germany. Almost want to go to Florida solely to try it out! So glad I stumbled upon your channel. I rarely watch youtube anymore but I check for your videos every week. Awesome job!

[@catalinstoica6919]

OKH LOVE MAMI REGINA MARIA AI GRIJA DE TINE ACOLO .

[@kayybeezee]

I was thinking the same thing about the Brightline rail, totally reminds me of trains in Germany / Holland.

[@juanvaldez7279]

Brightline is a private industry operating and profiting on tax paid infrastructure. Yes its nice and new but it's only 1 year old and already shockingly high pedestrian death rate like one a week. $600 for FL to DC is crazy could fly to Europe for that

[@AlCatSplat]

@@juanvaldez7279 The high death rate is because of morons who ignore rail crossing gates.

[@pickle4332]

@@juanvaldez7279 and trucks driving on tax paid highways and roads isn't the same thing? Amazon definitely doesn't pay it's share in taxes for the amount of trucks they run on the road. The amount of people it hurts or kills is nothing compared to the people cars and trucks kill every single day, and I should mention it's a fucking train what are people doing to get hit by a train it runs on a track in a straight line one way you'd have to jump the road barrier or walk on train tracks like a troglodyte for that to happen

[@JacksonMacAllister]

You are going to have one awesome autobiography to write about all of your adventures. Thank you for living my dream, and taking me along with you. I love your presentations!

[@Mat-eq8mk]

I love Amtrak. The double rooms are insane. One of my best memories is of slowly gliding along the bank of the Mississippi at sunset, looking at sleepy fishing boats from a double bed, big windows on either side of the full-width cabin, glass of whisky in hand, nothing to do until the destination which is 25 hours away... Great video as usual. Thanks!

[@josejimenez9109]

“The world can change a lot really quickly” ...”So I’m not waiting around anymore”. I felt this in my soul. I can relate so much. Blessings

[@MartaCYoungblood]

Mike, you made such a good call to get a roomette for the Silver Star. I did that one in Coach from Fort Lauderdale to DC and it was certainly memorable 😏. The viewliners are a very different experience to the superliners, the Cardinal is my favorite Viewliner. I really hope you tried the blondie in addition to the brownie. 😁 Looking forward to watching this entire season!

[@mstrdiver]

Mike - Unfortunately, CSX doesn't maintain the tracks and rails very well and don't count on getting to your destination on time as you will be greatly slowed or stopped because of heat effects on the rails while CSX freight trains get priority over passenger trains. Best of luck getting there this year to Alaska.

[@chrissygerwitz520]

It's just one overnight from Fort Lauderdale to DC. Was it really worth paying 6x the cost for one night in a bed and a micromeal in the dining car? I doubt it. Also, the Viewliners are always a nicer experience than taking those awful Superliners.

[@onechaddaily4753]

This is a great video. Love the beginning, of course, being that we are in South FL. The Brightline is excellent and not pricy at all. The fact that it takes you right next to the FTX Arena means that those of us who live in Fort Lauderdale or West Palm area are a train ride away from concerts, Heat games, etc.

[@danabee3775]

Love your travel channel. I have been watching other travel channels thinking they were cool but nope, I switched to yours only. Because you are genuine, humble, and your videos have a feel good good vibe energy. You have something that the others don't. What it is, I can not describe. It is that whatever strange thing that transpires if someone is truly genuine. And you HAVE IT. Keep these videos coming they are all awesome!

[@jones203]

It's ironic that as you passed through Ashland, VA on the Silver Star, they were having Train Day. The streets are closed to car traffic, and people stroll through the area by the train station, even on the tracks. Volunteers alert people to trains and clear the tracks, the trains limited to 15mph that day. Normal rail speed there is 35mph day, 45 night. Randolph Macon College campus is diagonally across from the station. Ashland is 13 rail minutes north of Richmond.

[@pruittiii]

Ashland's crossing and Webcam are quite entertaining

[@jontaylor6068]

I remember the original the RF&P trains before CSX

[@InnKogNeeto]

Can’t wait for brightline to go from Miami to Orlando in less than 4 hours!

[@IISSAACC]

That same distance takes 2 hours in europe lol

[@InnKogNeeto]

@@IISSAACC wow! That’s amazing engineering!! We just aren’t as advance :( I hope at least in my lifetime I’ll see that happen.

[@fil2337]

@@IISSAACC Not everywhere, in romania that distance takes 13 hours by train

[@jano979797]

It's really nice to see some movement in the US to change from cars to trains. Personally, I just so much prefer to take a train than drive.

[@lundoren5240]

In car it’s 3 and half hours man wouldn’t a train take significantly less

[@cloudy_xDD]

As a Floridian, thanks for visiting our state! Our climate can be quite humid and hot at times (which you’ve no doubt seen) but once you see a lot more of the state it’s pretty cool. Tampa is one of my favourite places to go in Florida (mostly because of all the water ports) so I’m glad you saw even a little of it.

[@ToontownAndCpenguin]

I'm from the Pacific Northwest as well but I haven't done much traveling in my life. I use to take Amtrak from Portland to Seattle every year for Emerald City Comicon & do very much enjoy train travel but it's all stuff I've seen a million times before. Would be amazing seeing the sites across the country like that. I don't drive & I'm afraid of airports, not flying, I'm fine with flying, just airports themselves freak me out so I don't fly unless I'm traveling in a group or with family. With trains, it's easier to understand & you get to see the sites along the way, just it's too expensive.

[@DannyA3579]

I just came home from Switzerland last weekend. I traveled on trains every single day while I was there. One day I took 7 trains to get to my destination and 6 to get back… …an amazing trip

[@cwr8618]

Traveling by train in Switzerland is almost magical

[@DannyA3579]

@@cwr8618 I agree 100%….my first views of Lake Geneva as we entered Lausanne or traveling through Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen. Every view was more stunning than the one before.

[@Ryan-cb1ei]

You can only do that in NY and maybe DC lol. In NY, Long Island Railroad (most popular commuter rail in the country), extensive subway system, and Amtrak stations.

[@gfair2]

Seeing the land around these trains, the tunnels and cuts created to allow train travel - shows us just how important and significant rail travel was, is, and could be to the future of not just America, but people on all continents.

[@ChatGPT1111]

Yep, welcome to the 19th century, all over again. What's next, telegraph?

[@douglasscott_pronounced_Mike]

@@ChatGPT1111 what next Zeppelin as a mode as transportation

[@bahnspotterEU]

@@ChatGPT1111 Guess you should stop using that car of yours, since that‘s also 19th century technology.

[@ArtIsDrawing]

dude, everywhere has trains already!

[@ChatGPT1111]

@@bahnspotterEU Yeah except there's still no affordable flying cars for private transportation like when airplanes replaced trains a century ago for public.

[@migueltobar8556]

I understand that the bright line was better for the video but for those who might wonder how to get where he got to and are on a budget, it is better to continue in the metro rail system until you reach the tri-rail transfer, there you can take the tri-rail for $2.50 to the station where you take the Amtrak For a lower cost or you can go to the first amtrak station which is close by

[@mitchtherevolution]

If you're on a budget, just take the metro to the airport. He paid $600.00 for one Amtrak ticket from Florida to DC. You can fly from Miami straight to Alaska for less than that, and you don't have to take a fucking week off work to get there Anyone who rides on Amtrak, without a commuter pass is a fucking moron.

[@willb3636]

You genuinely have the passion to make quality videos that appeal to rail enthusiasts rather than 5 year olds, which is what I can tell your content aimed at.

[@dopecello8670]

Brightline is actually such an awesome train. Also, if you wanted to, I think you could’ve taken the metro to the tri-rail transfer and walked to the miami Amtrak station from there. Or you could’ve taken brightline to west palm beach and got on the Amtrak then

[@samthai818]

Amtrak is complete shit.

[@dopecello8670]

@@samthai818 agreed. Although it did save a lot of people evacuating Miami because of hurricane Irma. While AA was price gouging, Amtrak’s prices remained reasonable

[@5uperMik3]

Love going down a KZbin rabbit hole and discovering stuff like this. From here in Northern Idaho, thanks for the content, and I will probably be awake all night watching this whole series!

[@DownieLive]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mostfrozenburrito]

This whole video is like my DREAM!! I LOVE trains!!!! They’re so cool!!! I just did a trip to Alaska and I wished there was a way to get there by train

[@JayStar1000]

I know they're so awesome

[@lynette5877]

As a native Floridian thanks for introducing me to Brightline. I ALWAYS say how Florida should implement more trains to accommodate tourist seasons to get more cars off the road because traffic is getting worse and worse everywhere in the state. And because we have no state income tax, more people are rushing to move here, therefore insurance rates are going up (I’m convinced we have the worst drivers). When it comes to transportation, it’s mayhem down here!!

[@poobiswoobis]

I'm so happy that I found this series late so that I can binge them

[@sbayles5593]

Me too😂

[@jacklane3368]

Wow, Mike! Another home run! Incredibly professional and interesting. Can’t wait for the next trip.

[@BeefLettuceAndPotato]

This is well shot for one. I hope you get as many views as possible so trains become more popular. Being from Florida I love the idea of Brightline connecting this state more and reducing our need for vehicles.... but seeing the empty cars just reminds me of how little Floridians use trains.

[@TheBbrothers224]

Hey there, from 11:27 to 11:44 you were going through the small town of Ashland, VA (where we live - 3 blocks from the tracks) and you happened to be going through town on Train Day. The well manicured lawns are part of the campus of Randolph Macon College. Train Day is a big thing around here where thousands and thousands visit during this event. Trains are a big thing in Ashland.

[@adamw9764]

I love long distance train rides, I take the train from New Orleans to Philly at least once a year, a nice like 27+ hour trip. Fantastic video series!

[@terrelljackson5057]

504 baby!!!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Brightline have really created a great name for themselves. A super start to a super adventure.

[@herenasaavedra9234]

Yes, Brightline is thanks to our AMAZING Gov. Desantis. Did you see that AMAZING Service? If he becomes President, America can be Amazing beginning in 2024. If not, fine, we'll just keep all the goodness right here.

[@mitchtherevolution]

Hopefully they take off, and we can stop wasting a billion tax dollars on Amtrak annually. $600.00, one way, Florida to DC. $2,000.00 for two people one way from Chicago to LA. Amtrak is the definition of wasteful government spending, and needs to die.

[@YeOldeTraveller]

On my trip to Alaska the one item that could not be moved was the ferry from Bellingham. Blew a head gasket in Wyoming and had to wait for the car to get fixed in Billings, MT. Luckily, we had some slack in the schedule. We took the loaner to Yellowstone and spent a couple days there.

[@CaptainPeterRMiller]

Downie. my first meeting, and I like what I see. A bright and breezy commentary, with quite a few great throw-away lines, and a wonderful excited face. You look great on TV and you know how to treat the viewer: look into the lens asnd love the viewer. I'm almost afraid you're doing a number on me. I'm an Aussie and I just love the trip and the scenery you're skilfully intoducing to us. The previous Private Train was glorious - I could always be a camera assistant, if you wanted. Thanks Bloke for some beautiful content. Keep on keeping on. Captain.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It’s a Saturday and our friendly neighbourhood adventurous Canadian gentleman will take us on a fun journey. I’ve been looking forward to the Cross-Country American Voyage since you mentioned it in your Stories.

[@Jack-the-bard]

Wow only 16 minutes from Miami to Alaska ,the world really has evolved.

[@Darkjnr5]

🤣🤣

[@issacglass3228]

Trains are actually fun at to be on and you meet so many different ppl and the vibes are amazing and the view of nature 😊

[@robinwc4672]

I absolutely love travel by train. It's a shame we don't have more access to cross country type travel other than Amtrak and it gets more limited the further west you travel.

[@mitchtherevolution]

It's a shame Amtrak exists at all. That shit is a scam.

[@3paynes]

Love this series!!! I once travelled from Idaho to South Georgia on Amtrak. The click click of the train travelling lulled me to sleep. I loved seeing so many states! Excellent vlog!

[@RichardinNC1]

Can't wait for the upcoming episodes. Sounds to be far more interesting than just connecting Amtrak routes. I've taken the Crescent and Cardinal routes from Charlotte NC to NYC and back but intend to do the western routes someday soon.

[@dolst]

I just hopped on Amtrak from Richmond to DC a couple weeks ago. Great trip! Union Station is pretty grand! I saw you rolled through Ashland (farmer's market, manicured lawns haha). They just had a train day event there this past weekend. Apparently they are quite train-oriented. Looking forward to the next episode! Surf Wisely.

[@CaryStationTrainTracker]

I remember I was on Amtrak from Cary, North Carolina to Washington, D.C. on 92 Silver Star and is was so fun! It took 6 hrs. I went back on 79 Carolinian.

[@mitesh9976]

You're one of my favourite vlogger because the way you explore city by train and showing the natural beauty of the countryside is the best part of your video. Love this video brother🖤

[@cozsolo]

I love all the content you post, Mike! But this is a series I'm definitely intrigued by! I've driven through the Whittier tunnel, but riding the rail through it must be something special!

[@kevinhoward9593]

Its sad how slow our trains go in the US. In the 50-60s the Silver Star travelled between Miami and NYC in less than 24hrs. Now it takes closer to 30. Then again trains were allowed to go 100mph. 13:06 But there was a train to Philadelphia at 6:00PM

[@rebekahwineman1053]

This video series is absolutely amazing! I think train travel is very cool, but I have never taken this long of a trip via the rails. Thank you for the content.

[@DownieLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Luciferisking512]

As an American that dreams of train travel that’s efficient. Can’t wait to see all of this series! Awesome videos

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

"And how trains made this country what it is" thanks for saying trains made America and not highways. It's a shame when state governments and Americans in general treat trains like they're just a socialist thing and something for the poor when it's far from the truth. Towns in the western states literally popped up because of trains. High-speed rail would be a great thing for the US, as the Brightline has shown. People say "oh but the rural people won't use them", but trains have proven to lead to a real estate boom. Germans and the Japanese both initially opposed high-speed rail...and now both systems are praised

[@MrStark-up6fi]

Trains also provide environmental advantages and more comfort than a car. Keep in mind cars ruined many locations worldwide

[@Salac0]

Thank you wise leader! Praise!

[@milliedragon4418]

Not to be one of those types of people while I do think trains were important I wouldn't dismiss the highway system they were very very important as well unfortunately they went too much with the highway system and forgot how important trains still are. Prior to that there was a lot of dirt roads in America a lot of roads were private it was very hard for people to go across the country so highways serve a purpose and they definitely were and still are very important. But it is sad that trains have lost their value in the United States. The problem is the United States doesn't spend as much on its infrastructure as other countries do we spend very little in comparison and we would probably be leading high speed rail if we were.

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

Supreme Leader? I didn't know you liked trains!

[@breadguyhd9228]

That’s kind of weird for Kim Jong un to say

[@techlume7611]

Man this is so great you have provided so much information I have not been able to get online. Great content

[@BmwsXBL]

Awesome video man. Just spent two months living in the keys and 2 years living downtown miami. Was awesome to see you start the video from there!

[@kevinwells4986]

Thanks for this series. I did not think I'd add another travel channel, but your narration is great, as is your humor. So, yeah. I gotta keep watching.

[@YamIa3gypsy]

Season two, Yahoo!!! I love these episodes. You are such a joy, Mike. I don’t know where your going next, but I hope you continue to let us come with you, vicarious works too. 🌸

[@DownieLive]

wooo hooo!

[@samkeokiphoto2087]

Came across this so randomly. Love random content with good host with great characters. Keep up the good work.

[@nilmarielugo]

I applauded at the end of each video. Beautiful experience and beautiful reflection at the end.

[@DownieLive]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JONNYWM]

Ok so I am a viewer from Great Britain. I am turning 30 next year and (as Micheal said) if the last couple of years has taught us anything we need to make the most of our time. I am seriously considering doing The Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver in the spring. This video is straight up inspiring me. Cheers Downie. Also Will is great.

[@omarwilliams6729]

All of that is vain! Your ultimate Duty in this life or time/space is to walk the path of righteousness and lead people unto Christ! That's the ONLY thing that matter... Everything else is aesthetic!

[@chrissygerwitz520]

I would encourage you to take an cross-continent adventure if you can swing it. I'm not sure which trip would be more grueling, though - Toronto to Vancouver or New York to California...

[@oldbiff8194]

This is brilliant! Trains win, we win, and you win! Now we are thinking about a train trip. Good work young fella!

[@nivets1]

We just did our first amtrack from D.C. to New York $30 so cheaper than gas for car or a plan. Big seats lots of luggage space, food was excellent. So we signed up fornthe Amtrack points program and now are exploring different citys every couple of weekend much cheaper than flying and its a great adventure

[@Justin-wu8cb]

Just found your channel while watching one of the series. I believe it was 82 hours on the amtrak. Had to go back and watch the series from the beginning. Here I am late at night lol

[@DavidandSarah]

This is so epic! We'd love to visit Alaska one day. A train is the only form of transport that we have not stayed overnight in yet! Great video.

[@kristianaldrin]

The floating head has made its return 🤩 what an awesome start to the 🇺🇸 series Mike !

[@nickbrooks7171]

Only 2 dollars? Lol you know I’m kidding.

[@benjaminbiordi9868]

NYC to Miami i've done that trip many times. But i do bring books with me. It is part of enjoying my time on the train.

[@exploringsoutheastarizona2167]

Enjoyed watching this series. Thanks for sharing, love trains & travel. Live near a former train town, Benson, AZ. Amtrak comes through here a few times a week(Sunset Limited). A few years ago we had the Union Pacific Big Boy came through. A lot of trains(mostly freight with containers) still pass through Benson several times a day.

[@terrybc7004]

Great work Mike!! I'm looking forward to watching "Downie Live Travels by Train America". This is another one you're going to hit out of the park!

[@JohnAckerman93]

Such a great video Mike! Sounds like you’re going to have a great time getting up to Alaska by train. And you are right, trains are what move America

[@gregtaylor7397]

Apparently this travel on the Silver Star was in April 29-30, 2022. The crowd along the tracks after Richmond was Ashland, VA Train Day. Which happens the last Saturday in April.

[@danielaguiar9807]

You got lucky and were riding through Ashland VA on train day in 11:36 , being a student there at Randolph-Macon (the place with the brick buildings) always meant falling asleep to passing trains or hearing them during class. Glad you liked it!

[@PeterT1981]

I’m looking forward to every episode. Glad to see Will in upcoming episodes. Always entertaining.

[@tripstracka1643]

Wow! Great show! Can’t wait to see the future episodes. I know they will be good.

[@happyyourspecialday]

Thanks KZbin for this recommended and I love it. Thank you Downie, your content is so good. Keep it up bro! 💖👍

[@DownieLive]

Thanks, will do!

[@JacobDean88]

I did a lot of traveling in the 90s and early 2000s... But one adventure I'm proud of is .. By myself I hitched from WA (where I lived) down through California..down New Mexico route and towards and through Texas. Hit up Florida and went up to New York. And then over through D.C. and went the MN, North Dakota, Montana route back to WA. A huge circle... I had barely any money and worked at churches and construction sites for quick cash. (It actually and usually worked out back then) and I just sleeped outside where ever I could find ... I think I was gone for pretty much the whole summer. I was in no hurry. Very fun times!!! Awesome video 🔥

[@lindamarie6574]

This is fun watching you ride the trains, I can’t travel anymore but you make it seem like I’m on the train too, thanks! BTW I subscribed:)

[@Hemant.s]

Awesome. Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes. My kids and I love them!

[@WolfDarkrose]

i did that when i was a teen. lived with my foster family in anchorage and my rl family was in tampa florida... was a fun week.

[@mattyo8828]

I’ve rode amtrack and brightline it’s really nice with brightline I hope they expand soon

[@petefoti1041]

Your trips are awesome. I'll never forget your trip with Will from Chicago to Seattle. We need High Speed Train in America. I just took the Alfa Pendular in Portugal...made Amtrak look like a kiddie ride.

[@WillEdmond]

Let’s go Mike! Showing off the great things in America. Love the Brightline too!

[@hannahpage6022]

You went through Randolph-Macon College and the Ashland farmers market when you were outside of Richmond. The railroad track is a big part of the community!

[@kevinamsteam7816]

I'm watching this series through again. :) I'd LOVE too see you do more of these! :)

[@Kanadiankid]

Looking forward to season 2. Great content Mike. Cheers from Winnipeg

[@bnbcraft6666]

One cool thing about brightline is that they're building up to Orlando and plan on building down to downtown Miami and are building new stops to reach their existing line and want to build lines that connect to Tampa and Jacksonville and they also plan on building a brand new line from Las Vegas to LA (with possible future extensions to Salt Lake city, Phoenix, and Denver) and want it connect to the California High-speed railway, so they're a very promising company

[@Lyerbait13]

Man i REALLY hope they extend to Jacksonville! Link up all major cities in FL

[@bnbcraft6666]

@@Lyerbait13 except tallahassee where I used to live ☹

[@HeartNDagger18]

I now want to go on a Train Trip in America after seeing your vids, and I am glad I can fast forward through your true earth talk.

[@MisterDemonTC]

I took an amtrak a really long time ago and I got the cheeseburger, and it was just weirdly really good. Trains are just so cool, I hope to do something like this one of these days.

[@stevec2940]

I wish they would build tracks all the way to Alaska.

[@walkermangum56]

Looks like it's going to be a great series! And really looking forward to Brightline expanding service to Orlando. Miami to West Palm Beach is way too short of a trip for those great trains.

[@jeffspoehr1757]

Hi Mike, We might try the Brightline train in November. We have a cruise out of Miami and I don't like the airline offerings from Milwaukee to Miami at all (combination of fare, layovers, and time). But I do like the flight options to Orlando. So, I remembered your trip on the Brightline and have been researching it. It could be a fun experience, and the times and costs are not bad. I still have so many Bucket list items from you and this channel to do. But we've started working on them. Thanks

[@humanperson6726]

i live in florida and live next to the train tracks over the years ive noticed the slow old trains that used to shake my house have stopped and brightline coming in i gotta say they are fast🤣

[@xmen9916]

Great video Mike!! Can’t wait for more updates on this fun adventure.

[@tylerhaycock6492]

10:07 why is he moving so fast through the halls even though he’s just casually walking 🤣

[@pulsar9681]

a wide angle lens makes it feel like you are moving faster

[@treyk74]

Living in miami the brightline hits so many people and cars. Glad you had a smooth ride on it.