Kudos for highlighting the Amtrak employee & his impeccable service. They deserve & need to be recognized for their above & beyond attitude towards their job.
I've had some truly fantastic attendants on Amtrak. When traveling at Christmas the train staff were in holiday sweaters. They had candy canes for the kids.
Has anyone else noticed these two very rarely complain, which is very nice, I mean on there Q and A you kind of get a feel for what they dont like, but you hardly ever hear them actually complain, and I think that is great. And Amtrak should really give these guys some serious discounts for the free commercials they get.
I just got home from my month long excursion that included train, bus and pov. I began and ended in Norfolk, Va. and got as far away as Phoenix. I experienced roomette and coach seating, Metropolitan Lounge and wooden benches. I LOVED it all! The Amtrak employees were all fabulous and my fellow travelers were a delight to talk to. I’ve taken photos of grand vistas, mega fauna, farms and city streets-all beautiful in it’s own way. Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos, I started my adventure feeling less like a newbie. Amtrak is an excellent means of traveling for adventure, sightseeing and reconnecting with friends and family.
Took the sunset limted from NO to LA last week enjoyed the ride and the nothingness of the Texas desert..saw the Burrito lady..the meals were delicious great presentation. Thanks for the encouraging videos the reason I took this trip.
As always, enjoyed watching. After another year and a half, retirement will have arrived, hopefully my beautiful bride of 43 years and I will be able to circumnavigate our beautiful country in an Amtrak accessible room. Thank you both very much for making this dream of ours look and feel as great as we imagine that it will be. God bless you both Rob and Allie!
This is one of my favorite trains. I enjoy waking up & watching the brown landscape of the Southwest. I've been riding the Sunset Ltd. since the '50's & have seen many changes. It's not for people in a hurry-it's notoriously late leaving L.A. due to mechanical or other issues & can arrive in New Orleans 10+ hours late. The Sunset Ltd. once had service to Miami, & changed to Orlando FL. Service to FL ended after Katrina in 2005. It also had a transcontinental thru sleeper car which went on to NY (The Crescent) when passengers could remain in their car overnights in New Orleans. Many travelers don't use shower facilities for fear of falling while being jostled around. I've learned to use the downstairs showers in Superliners because they offer the most room compared to showers provided in Deluxe Bedrooms. It's good to know there are still a few sleeper car attendants who are exceptional. I've enjoyed your video.
What a nice tribute to your steward on the train. I can tell he is just a delightful person and I would travel in his section any day! Thanks for showing the line between Mexico and the USA...interesting.
@@GroundedLifeTravel we pray you are safe we just read on am amtrack derailment from la to chicago .. crashed in missori .. please messege us asap .. hugs ..love you both from Susie Susan kitz
Enjoyed this so much! Bought my pass last year but had to cancel due to taking care of my 98 Dad, mom passed last year and me and 3 siblings committed to 1 month with him each. I was saddened to have to cancel my 30 day pass , I had watched all of your videos and was ecstatic! But God's timing...I know I will travel one day and it will be great as this !
Another great video. I know exactly where our tiny station in Houston is located. The beautiful old station closed in the 1970’s I think it’s now a part of our baseball stadium. It was nice seeing one of the employees in your video. Enjoy your weekend.
While a over the road truck driver going all over the united States I stopped at The Triple TTT Truck Stop in Tuscon Arizona and enjoyed one of their famous meringue pies where the meringue layer was HUGE along with the filling.
I enjoy the music you play when showing the scenery. It is very relaxing and soothing. Even tho I’ve now heard it many times, I always instantly relax and settle in my chair for always pleasant and sometimes great views (like your Glacier Express shots).
My mom, brother John and I traveled on the Sunset Limited on Monday, June 25, 1973 from Houston, Texas. Arrived in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 27, 1973. My mom left Los Angeles returning to Houston in June 1992. She passed away September 1995. My brother, his wife and 3 sons left California by car in May 1993 to move to Milwaukee. He passed away in December 2019. The last time I rode the Sunset Limited was June 1995 to July 17, 1995. I went for a cousin's wedding and spent the summer with my mom. We celebrated her 52nd birthday on July 14th. 2 month later I was back for her funeral!!
Hey There Grounded life , just doing a check in on you both. I pray you are doing well. I heard there was a recent incident on Amtrak, just doing a wellness check on you🌺🧡
After looking at the compartments, I know that I will have to save a bit more as I need more room (aka a toilet in my compartment!) I have to go way too much to get out in the hall at night! (LOL!) I love your videos!
I just love your channel, I’m 45 & I’ve never been on a train but my parents have taken the one from Chicago to San Fran & I’ve dreamt of it since…I actually applied to do that route for work but I have a well paying job w/the post office so not realistic..you should take someone along for a 2-3 nighter sometime as a giveaway 😆…just kidding but not Kidding but as of now I’m living vicariously thru you two..keep it up
Thanks for another great video. When i was cabin crew for British airways we used to spend like 5-8 days at a time in the states and I did a few Amtrak trips all pre 2011 though haha lots of love from the uk 🇬🇧 🏴
Another master piece Rob and Allie !!! I will be travelling westbound on # 1 in July and August so lets hope I get Dario at least on one of my trips...:):):)
I just found your channel. I am so glad. I have been binge watching. I am planning a trip from Birmingham to Los Angeles for next year. I am learning what to expect. Great channel and very informative.
This trip is definitely on my Bucket list, and Rob l also like to have a window to look out at night. Thus video will help me plan my trip. Thanks so much for the video.
Hi, where are you guys? Just want to make sure you are ok and not anywhere near the Amtrak crash. Thank you for all you do and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks for sharing I feel like I am along for the ride in your travel vlogs. Come to Australia we have a couple of train trips across the country and up the middle of the country you would love
Hello 👋🏽 I’m new to ur channel, I don’t even know ur name but I know ur hubby is Rob and I love you guys. I’m getting ready to take a short trip to CT. I haven’t taken Amtrak in many years and stumbled across ur channel. I don’t need a sleeper car but just curious. I’m thinking of a longer trip for next year and wondered if you can also sit in coach if u have a sleeper. I know the observation lounge is open to everyone.
I love the Sunset Limited. I remember when it used to run daily. Now it only runs three times a week which at times can be inconvenient. The Sunset Limited ran daily up until 1970 and used to stop in Phoenix. For some reason it was rerouted and it no longer stops in Phoenix.
@@GroundedLifeTravel I remember in 1970 there was a lot of controversy about the Sunset Limited being reduced from a daily train to a three times a week train. A three times a week train was unheard of back then. By 1970 the airlines had stolen all the train passengers. In 1969 Southern Pacific had eliminated the sleepers and the dining car from the then very famous Sunset Limited to save money due to declining patronage. There were so many complaints from passengers that the government ordered Southern Pacific to return the sleepers and the dining car to the Sunset Limited. Southern Pacific responded by saying they would return the sleepers and the dining car to the Sunset Limited if they could reduce service from daily to three times a week. The government accepted the proposal. That was in 1970 and Amtrak has been trying for years to return the service back to daily but there are simply too many obstacles.
I enjoyed every single moment of this vlog. I look forward to them every Friday. 😀 If I can't enjoy it when you post, it is nonetheless a weekly treat! 👏🏼 Thank you both for such consistent quality travel content! 💯🥰‼️
Union Station here in Los Angeles is going make a thru tracks so trains will not have to back in anymore this getting done for the high speed train. But all Amtrak and Metrolink trains will be using this also.
I was thinking the same thing and my son and I are taking a trip on Christmas week and now I am scared to go. I pray for those who passed and got injured.
I'm taking this route in reverse (Houston to LA) in a couple of days and I'm so happy I found not just your channel but this particular video. I've only taken trains on the east coast (in my college days) and in Europe so I'm a bit nervous about what to expect here. But I am super excited to start my US train travels. Thanks again!
@@chrisdobrowolski2783 It was eventful in a good way and fun! I've booked a second trip up the West Coast in the spring with family, this time in bedrooms. I really enjoyed myself.
Hello Mr. Rob & Ms Allie, I am so psyched watching this video!!! We will be taking this same route later this month and I hope to get the same steward as you both did! We do have a room, so we are on the lower level. This will be our first long distance train ride as well. Thank you for all the great content.
@@chrisdobrowolski2783 thank you and no it was not hard to sleep due us being good and tired as we had spent the day walking around LA, and I was on the bottom berth.
In the n.o. French quarter. Try the Louisiana Pizza Kitchen. A real fire oven. Amazing pizza and the crème brûlée is fantastic. It is the last stop on the trolley. Open air market.
Great video!! Living up here in Vancouver BC Canada I miss riding Amtrak. Unfortunately due to the high Exchange Rates & Service Fees imposed by the Credit Card Companies it makes Train Travel in the US very expensive. I remember when I did my last Amtrak big trip aprox 15 or so years ago the North American Railpass would give you a discount by upgrading to a sleeper. Unfortunately Amtrak no longer offers that deal which again makes it very expensive. Both Amtrak & VIA Rail need to make Rail Travel more attracting. As I mentioned in your last video I just joined your channel last week. I'm really enjoying all your Amtrak Travel Video....Keep up the great work look forward to even more!
Great video. You are giving me a lot of inspiration. As I have only taken trains along the Northeast corridor (Carolina and Silver Star). I wonder if that train is profitable. There were a lot of empty seats in the coach class.
I always travel alone and it makes a big difference to me if the room attendant is good or not… I think most are fairly decent although one time I had one who threatened to lock all the sleeper car bathrooms up, said we were messy. It was crazy and I regret that I didn’t immediately call for the conductor.
When taking the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to New Orleans, which side would suggest to sit on for the best scenic views? Just curious as I was wondering for my upcoming trip from Arizona to Louisiana.
When is your next trip, and I also wanted to say that when I was a little girl I use to travel through Amtrak with my dad and I really loved it. Our trip was from Providence RI to NY City.
l haven't been on the sunset limited, but i have been on the southwest chief.....many years ago. was going from LA to just north of Alburquerque....went really slow through Arizona and New Mexico....really sad to find out later that they do that when they go through any of the Indian reservations.....info relayed to me by the train staff. that southern route must have been pretty warm at this time of year.
A little bummed, you didn't show the Huey Long bridge across the Mississippi, downtown area entering NOL, some of Alpine and Sanderson. The mountains around Alpine are pretty if you catch them with some light. The UP track, old SP, uses clam shells as ballast to keep the tires and rails in place. It looks like white powder from your window on the train. Some notable highlights of what to look for approaching NOL. Maybe next time?
Unfortunately it was dark when we got there, so we couldn't film it. I think the ride is better going the other way, we saw the sights at better times going east to west.
We're going to be riding Sunset Limited July 8!!! We'll keep on eye out for Ariel!! BTW is there wifi on board? We're first time ever train riders and so excited!! San Antonio, Texas to New York for our summer vacation!!
Hi! I've been looking for a particular video and would suggest it to you for first time train travelers. A walkthrough of Chicago Union station so we know where to go and what to expect. I know it won't happen before we go, but it might help other first timers.
@@GroundedLifeTravel we did, but first we tried to walk across to the lounge from the outside, got directions from a very nice gentleman, but If there was a wrong way to go, we took it today. 😂
I am always amazed at the QUALITY of your videos. Not just the content, but the sharpness and the overall vividness of what you both shoot. As a still photographer who does not do video (but who greatly admires and respects content creators), I was wondering what kind of gear you use? Also, I was wondering if you have a refresh schedule for your equipment? Thank you and I really enjoy watching your AMTRAK stories.
Thanks so much! We appreciate it! We both use Go Pro Black 9 cameras. For studio vides at our apartment we use the Sony A6600. We try to get a new camera every 2 years or so if the ones we are using can last that long, but we use them pretty hard. We are trying to hold out until the Go Pro 11 is announced!
Another great video!. Learned much and was entertained as well. A long time ago you could take the Sunset Limited to New Orleans, then take another train to DC. Can you still do this?
How's the cellular service while traveling? I've always meant to ask you about this and using Apple devices and streaming services. You guys are inspiring and I subscribe to your channel. Thanks.
Any tips for boarding at night? I boarded the Crescent at Charlotte past midnight to a roomette. The bed was made but it took a while to get ready for bed and then to fall asleep, as my first time on Amtrak. I would have much preferred to have had a few hours to relax before bed time.
Yes, the crescent is tough. We board at 11pm I think from Atlanta going to DC. Had the same issues. At least in the VIewliner rooms you've got extra headroom to sit up on the bed. That is what we usually do.
I know that you guys focus on the rail experience, but it would be nice if you would show fun stuff to do in the cities that you stop for a couple of days like NOLA here, particularly close to the stations or to public transportation
Thanks for the video. I know some people love it, but the Sunset Limited is probably my least favorite. Do the armed guards still board the train to search it at El Paso? That was an interesting experience! I always joke that the Sunset is a 3 day journey and 2 1/2 of those are spent in Texas! It's the state that never ends.
I'm planning a Amtrak trip to New Orleans and need to know a safe hotel to stay at that is somewhat close to the station and maybe the French quarter - Please help me out ! I follow a lot of your videos and they are GREAT! Thanks for any suggestions you can give.
Do you think that traveling from West gives you the best views or better opportunity to see sights? I’m in Alabama, so traveling from New Orleans would be more convenient but I’m traveling for the best experience. Thank you for sharing your experiences & helpful insights!
@@GroundedLifeTravel thanks for the response! I learn so much from your videos and blogs! Hoping to plan my first scenic route train trip for my birthday in October! Hope you guys are doing well & staying safe! 💗
