This was about 28 times more useful than anything put out by Amtrak.

I always wondered what the rooms looked like. Thank you for making this.

As a single and older traveler, i always use the roomette. The only way to travel by train at my age, with lots of space to put my feet up, and the train attendants re wonderful. I took my mom with me one year, so i also have slept in the. Upper bunk. Brace your knee in the net, it helps you sleep more securely. I love the mixed seating at meals and have met lots of interesting people. I love, love, love, the train!

I am newly disabled, in a wheelchair, and couldn't find the accessibility information online so this was awesome. Thank you

When I was a child back in 1954, My folks took me on the train from Chicago to Los Angeles,. Some of my Best memories are of those trips. Sleeping in the upper bunk, with the blue nighlite,looking out the small window. The Dome Diner, tables with pink or white linen, gold colored flatware, roses on every table. Appetizers before lunch or dinner,. Playing old maid in the club car with new friends. Feeling special traversing from car to car. The friendliness of the porters and Passengers. Then we went to San Francisco on the Starlight! Wonderful During adolescent years traveled alone on Northern Pacific line. I still had the Best sleep--- the movement and sounds of the train are embedded. Surprisingly, both my brother and ex husband have rooms in their houses dedicated to their model train set ups. Wish they were used morew, people could stand to slow down.☺️☺️☺️

I travel by plane most of the time when traveling. However, it’s always been a desire of mine to travel from the East-West coast in a sleeper car. After reviewing your video, I wasn’t aware of all the various sleeper cars Amtrak had available. Now that you’ve shared all the available options, I’m looking forward of making this a reality in the very near future. Thanks for all the detailed information you and Rob provided!

OMG...I had no idea that train travel was so accommodating! This option is a pandemic plus and, unlike airplanes, I haven't observed any videos with obscene passenger attacks/rants on Amtrak. Thank you for a very thorough video!

I like how she explains everything in detail and leaves no stone unturned. What brought me here was me riding the amtrak from home which is DC down to Tampa, FL. Although it wasn't my first time I never knew that they had rooms etc. Nevertheless she needs to advertise for Amtrak directly bcuz she is awesome at it! She even measures the damn bed for crying out loud lls. I hate people that give tours and leave things out, it blows me!!!

I like the way she describes these rooms. She gets right to the point with succinct verbal description.

Excellent job! I’m a retired Train Attendant and Conductor so I really appreciate your thoroughness and honesty in your videos. Keep up the great work and stay safe! Have a blessed Christmas and wonderful New Year!

I do not know anyone who travels by train more than I do as I am afraid to fly. :( This video is awesome, what a wonderful overview of all the different rooms. I do wish that Amtrak would finally update the all the trains as they are outdated. How is it the most advanced country in the world has such outdated trains? The lighting, the decor, the material, it all seems so old to me. I would also recommend to all to bring Lysol wipes and before you touch anything, wipe every single inch of your room. I do that and every time the wipe comes out black after cleaning. EWWWW. But a little cleaning does the trick. These attendants are really amazing and so nice but unfortunately have very little time to clean every crevice of the room. In this day and age of Covid, you can't be too careful. I love travelling with Amtrak, it is an adventure within an adventure. :) Happy trails.

YOU GUYS ARE TRAVEL PROS & FINE JOURNALISTS! THANK YOU!

What a fantastic vlog and you both are so good at explaining everything. Years ago (1970s) my husband, son and I shared a sleeper and while using the enclosed dimly-lit bathroom, I accidentally grabbed the handle for the shower instead of flushing the toilet. 🤣 Another time my elderly mother and I left St. Paul in below zero snowy weather and settled into this huge room at the end of the car (circa 1988). We were in our pajamas in bed as this train was barreling at what seemed 100 miles an hour and I suddenly climbed out of the top bunk, put on my clothes, winter coat and gloves and climbed back in bed. I explained to my mother that if the train crashed in the blizzard at those speeds, I wanted to be prepared. Pretty soon she got up and dressed the same. Then we laughed all the way to Montana. I had traveled MANY times across Montana and North Dakota back in the 1960s and the train was often 24 hours late getting into Minneapolis in the winter. Freight trains had priority. I couldn’t afford a roomette and women wore skirts and dresses on the train back in those days. Hopefully, one of these days I will enjoy the more modern conveniences.

Thank you for including disabled access, no one remembers to show access for the disabled. So thank you very much I am a wheelchair user. X😍

I’ve traveled by train decades ago and swore I wouldn’t again simply because I bought only a passenger coach ticket. After watching your demonstration of all the sleeper cabins, I will definitely try out. Plus, my daughter wants to experience riding the train. Excellent job!!!

Excellent presentation…I love how you offer Amtrak in all its glory.

This was so relaxing. Thank you. Who else was daydreaming about redesigning these for present day? How much fun would a round trip tour circling the entire US be if you had a bedroom like you find in modern aircraft (think etihad airways "residence" bedroom on the A380 ,or for the high end, their "apartment"). They manage to make such excellent use of space while still designing something that feels clean, modern, comfortable and is a place you look forward to experiencing. Amtrak could do this then sell vacation packages like cruise lines...stop in ny for 1 night, stop in chicago for a night, stop in austin for a night. Wouldn't that be a great vacation! It wouldn't take much marketing once your interiors are desirable again.

I can't give Amtrak enough praise. I rode on the Empire builder. In 2016 I had stage 3 breast cancer and had just finished my chemo and radiation and was so sick and burned from it. I was going back to where my ex was in Michigan. I spent one night in a coach seat and I was miserable. I asked the coach attendant about upgrading to their cheapest room so I could lay down and be a little more comfortable. At first the conductor said it was going to be about 300.00 to do the upgrade. I was in tears but I caught a look between the conductor and another car attendant and as soon as he left the attendant said come with me. He took me back to the sleeper car and put me in a bedroom which had its own bathroom and shower. He said to just keep it quiet and take a nap and at dinner he would bring me a meal. He couldn't fix the bed up but that was ok. My service dog and I had a great nap and when I woke up he had a box meal ready for me. It was wonderful being able to take a shower and change my dressings on my burns. The only time we had to leave room was to take my dog out for a potty break. We slept good and got up in the morning to coffee and pastries. We were running really late getting into Chicago so we had to spend the night in a sleeper car. I got on my connection to Michigan the next afternoon. They did a wonderful job of feeding us and making sure we were comfortable. A couple of years later I rode the Empire builder but going west this time. I had the same car attendant and the same sleeper car attendant was on the trip. I was able to thank them and let them know how appreciated their kindness and they remembered me! I was so happy to tell the conductor about what his attendants had done and how gracious and kind they were. He looked at the attendants and just smiled. I sent the company a letter about their empire builder attendants. All in all it was a wonderful trip.

We always had the roomette when we’d travel across country. We loved it. All meals included and so relaxing. Just lay back and enjoy the view. You can NEVER be in a hurry as many things happen to delay trains (weather, maintenance, crashes with cars, etc. ) It also is VERY pricy, but so worth it to have the privacy and comfort. I could never sleep sitting up, so coach is never an option for me on long distances.

Great post & very accurate. Since retiring, I’ve been a frequent traveler on various Amtrak long haul routes. One thing I didn’t hear you mention is, on some trains a family group can get 2 bedrooms with a connecting door between the two rooms just like in some hotels. I’ve traveled with my sister & her young grandson this way & it was nice to have them nearby yet we each still had our privacy. Once her grandson was safely tucked away in bed, Sis would come to my room to chat or play cards or whatever, leaving the connecting door open in case grandson woke up needing something. Lovely way to travel. My travel tip is I take a small power strip to increase plug capacity in the room. Also, I never leave home without ear plugs. Without fail, the Amtrak employees who work these long haul routes are kind, patient people who provide impeccable service. In all my years of riding the rails, they’ve never disappointed.

We took the sleeper train viewliner from NY to Ohio and it was awesome. The room was very comfortable and having the bathroom in the room was a bonus especially at night. The food on the train was delicious. The cheesecake was to die for! The crew was pleasant and very helpful. We plan on doing it again, Thank you for sharing this video👌👏👏

Thank you for showing a wheel chair accessible room, I didnt know they had one.

The rooms are so well designed! They look dated now, but you can still see all the thoughts put into the design, like the rounded corners, all the last lighting essentials, and that fold up sink! These tiny houses today could really take inspiration from these sleeping rooms!

I really enjoy your through informative videos. Thank you.

Ive watched a ton of sleeper train reviews/tours and this is by far the best! I especially appreciate how thorough you were with the accessible cabins, no one ever covers those! I'm wheelchair dependant and what might be a little inconvenience for an able bodied person can be a nightmare for me. Can't wait to take a trip, now! Also, you two are so adorable! 💚🙏🕊

As a kid in the 70's I took the trip from Toronto to Vancouver on a CN train for several days. I remember my grandmother yelling at us to get our heads in the window because we would look out in the mountains, it was so gorgeous. I remember my mom and grandmother laughing at how small the room was but it was very similar to these with the couches that pull out and the two bunks above. I do remember being surprised at how much rocking the train did at night. soothing and also a tiny bit scary. I remember the glass dome car to see out and the lovely dining room and club cars. Only coffee tea or milk tho! LOL Thanks for bringing back the memories!

Thank you for the tour, I've wondered what it was like in an Amtrak train.

This is a FANTASTIC demonstration of all the various flavors of rooms!!! Thank you for going through them all!!!!

I'm so excited. We (my mom and I) will be taking our first bedroom in 2022. Can't wait 🥰

We’ve taken the train in the sleeper from St..Louis to Portland many times. The attendant has coffee and juice ready in the AM and takes care of the beds. The Empire Builder is a wonderful train trip and should be on Senior’s bucket list. Unless they have changed, all meals are provided with sleepers.

I just tried experimenting with booking a trip from Austin to Chicago on the Texas Eagle during different weeks from August though October, 2023. The roomette cost $643 and the private room was $1,025! The family room, though, was only $785. There were cheaper options but they involved riding coach only, and switching from the Eagle to the Heartland Flyer in Ft Worth, then to a bus in Oklahoma City, then to the Southwest Chief in Newton, KS.

I love this Video because all of the Amenities on the Superliner and the Full service Roomettes are Explained with Patience and in a detailed manor.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! As someone who planned an across the country rail trip 3 years ago, I would have paid money for this information. Thank you for the informative and detailed tours of each and every kind of room on Amtrak. Much appreciation to you both!

Great video! I'm also really happy that you included the assessible rooms. I don't think we see enough representation where disabled people are concerned, so I'm glad you included those folks. Thank you!

I just got finished traveling on the train for the Holidays. Being in a sleeper car has always been on my bucket list. I will get one for sure next time for me and my daughter.

Took amtrak 16years ago with a 2 year old and a new born alone from California to Missouri. Only had coach seats. That was an adventure! I was young and fearless then I would never do that again without a sleeper car.

When I was a boy we traveled by Pullman from L.A.to Salt Lake City by train to see my Grand Parents.The beds were comfortable. The trip was mostly at night I still have fond memories of those trips.

It was nice to view your videos. I traveled on Amtrak, Roomette in Aug 2021 from St. Louis, MO - Longview, TX, + bus to Houston, TX. Next trip I booked a Family Bedroom, let's see how it looks like from Los Angeles, CA - Houston, TX. It will be fun to see the landscape, dinning on Amtrak!

love trains and think its so much fun to travel on them

Found this vid by accident, but I'm glad I did! Very detailed and thorough. I always wanted to travel by train, now I AM. Thank you so much for the tours!

Thank you for this video fully explaining each room /space. It was extremely helpful showing accessible options as it allows the disabled passenger to plan their travel needs accordingly. One less thing to worry about.

I don’t have much of a bucket list, but traveling across country by train is at the top of my list.

Thank you for sharing this video. I remember taking a sleeper car as a kid back in the 70s with my mom across country. We went from NC to Chicago for a family reunion and then afterwards to California for the rest of the summer and then drove all the way back with the rest of my family. It was such a wonderful experience. I keep saying that I want to do it again and also travel in a private room along the Pacific Coast highway and then up into Vancouver or Whistler. I am going to start looking into it.

Thank you for showing the accessible rooms with such detail. I'm a wheelchair user and this is extremely helpful!

Has always been a dream to travel by train for a week or so in a sleepercar. I've done basic travel from NYC to CLE several times. What a great time. Thank you for sharing.

Love your video but most of all love how sweet & helpful you both are to us viewers.🥰👍

This is awesome. I have traveled cross country using Amtrak coach as a round trip from East Coast (NJ) to West (NM) and eventually relocated to Albuquerque, NM 11 years ago via Amtrak after sending my personal items ahead. I sure enjoyed your quick tours as I am thinking about traveling by Amtrak again to California and Arizona to visit family and friends. I am now looking into Roomettes. I am excited again. Thank You so much !🥰

Wow, that accessible room is actually better than I had anticipated. This was the one thing that had made me hesitant about traveling by train.

I also was curious about how the rooms on Amtrak would look like and now my curiosity has been fulfilled thanks to you guys. God bless and stay safe. Again thanks for sharing.

I was going to surprise my partner with an overland cruise onboard Amtrak, thanks for letting me know the accommodations available because none of them could suit our needs, I was thinking the family room or the accessible room would do, but no. You saved me hours of research, heartache and now I need something else for our 22nd anniversary.

My husband and I took the train from Los Angeles to Seattle a few years ago. We reserved a roommette for the two of us. We didn't know what to expect. We laughed when we realized the tiny beds folded down from the wall, stacked over each other, bunk bed style. We would be sleeping separately. It was our honeymoon! Hahaha. We did thoroughly enjoy our trip, however. Great views, great meals, great service. We want to do another train trip but this time reserve a bigger room with a bed we can both sleep in. 😉

Most of the attendants that had my car were so very attentive and helpful.

This is a must-watch video for anyone making plans to travel by train in the US. I had watched several of your other videos before I took a trip in a Viewliner Roomette. That's how I knew to take a power adapter cube with me -- and the people in the next roomette did not! (I had brought two, so they were able to borrow one of mine.) One thing I'd mention is to be careful of the profile of the power adapter. If it sits too flush to the wall, it might not fit well because there's a bit of a lip under the wall socket. I loved my trip, and I can't wait to do it again.

Nice, thank you. Wish they still had cars like they did in the wild west days, so fancy.

This was the cutest and most informative tour ever! You two are absolute gems!! ✨💖

The one suggestion I would make is when ever you recommend that someone bring an extension cord of any sort, that it be a surge protector. This will protect any electronic equipment that’s plugged into it to some extent.

Great video! It’s so nice to see a review of all the rooms in one place. My son and I leave in one year exactly from Oklahoma to Florida, and I can hardly wait!!!

Dang Y’all went thru all of them. Great job! 👍🏼

Watching this in my roomette from Chicago back to Minneapolis.! We loved the roomettes- got 2 of them as I have 2 tall teenagers and it was great. Good food, nice staff, comfortable ride. Worth it.

VERY helpful video, especially now that we're both getting older, and have some mobility challenges. So much better to actuslly see the options.

🤣Now you all kind of know what living in a small space is like for us TRUCKERS!! Great video. I might even be able to one day convince family members who are afraid of flying to go somewhere. 😘

You two have made me a an absolute FAN of train travel. I cannot wait to get on the Zephyr again!

My 84 year old mother and I will be taking a 2nd trip to Austin in May 2022 and I have really appreciated these videos. We did a roomette the first time but definitely have reserved the bedroom this trip. I so appreciate all the tips and information. I think the bedroom will be the best for us more roomy and we have the bathroom and shower in the room and it appears there is more room on the upper berth (I have a phobia which drove me crazy in the roomette). The best part is we don't have to leave the room if we choose and we have the leisure of doing out personal care whenever. another good thing is that the bedroom on superliner is on the upper level which will make it easier for my mom to go to the dining car or observation car if she chooses.

*WOW !!! I really enjoyed how you two pointed out every available feature and option for each compartment.* *When I watch movies from the 40's and 50's, I always admire the sleeping compartments. BUT, they offer so much more now. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US AROUND !!!*

Comment by Carmencita: An attendant will come to get your foom set for sleeping. They will bring the upper bed down. So, you need not worry about how to do it. They will do the same in the morning to get the beds back into chairs.

Overall the Viewliner (Eastern train) rooms are more smartly designed. The upper bunk has a LOT more head space than the Superliners. And the individual fans are a big plus. The toilet inside Viewliner I rooms is a mixed bag. If you are traveling alone or have serious public toilet aversions it's probably a good thing. Personally I'd usually rather use a shared bathroom which Viewliner I cars unfortunately don't have any of except in the coach or lounge cars. The Superliner family bedroom we tried most recently was very awkward despite the relatively large size. The only outlet was bizarrely 5 feet off the ground on the side of the closet wall. The windows were very small. Its only benefit is that it can sleep 1 more person (albeit only a child) than the other room types. Superliners also have lots of luggage space downstairs. Viewliner cars have ZERO shared luggage space in the sleepers so you either need to pack very lightly to fit your bag into the overhead compartment or plan on your bag hanging out in the shower room or something. It's a big bummer, easily the worst part of the Viewliner product for me. Overall, a roomette is a great choice for 1 person and doable for 2 but you have to be good at sharing a VERY VERY small space day and night except for whatever time you spend dining or in sightseer lounge.

Went from Olympia to Lincoln NE in a roomette. The best part was that as long as the door was closed I could keep my mask off. I think the best part of the whole trip was that the meals were included. I now want to plan a trip with my husband.

This video was awesome. Straight to point. Extra detailed 👌 just perfect. Very educational especially because I always wondered how many different rooms amtrak had for long travel. So this was great!!!!!

You folks are the BEST!! I have been trying to figure out the differences in the rooms/roomettes for like ever! Now, you've done that for me in 33.04mins!!

My first sleeper car experience was a view liner 1 roomette. The second one was a view liner 2 roomette. Love the new ones.

You've answered all my questions about traveling on Amtrak in one of the sleeping rooms. Thank you so much!!✨✨

Very informative video. It is a burning desire of mine to travel by train, but a washroom of my own is a MUST!!!!

Oh wow, this is exactly the type of videos I've been looking for! And I happen to find it the day you release it? My lucky day, thank you :)

I did travel like this, loved it. Looks like the insides were redone , Is was very comfortable. I felt lots of room. Also remember I think your cabin cost includes 3 meals plus !!! traveling by train you may experience rail delays sometimes so remember that allow yourself extra travel time. It was great laying down watching thu the windows

Thank you for the thorough tours! My BF is handicapped; he doesn't need a wheelchair, but he does need bathroom access. I'm glad to see that if we ever traveled together on Amtrak (we're on the west coast), the curtain would close off the bathroom.

Yay! 2003, Mpls to Orlando, Disney (and back). Six trains. We'd had connecting rooms, with a panel opening between two rooms. I'd brought a 48" x 48" blanket: air conditioning had been chilly. Two bathrooms, four beds, two chairs. Wall opened between the chairs, revealing an opposite setup room. Dining car, Lounge car, movies on a screen in room(s). Vista Lounge car with seats lined up at the top of the train car for ppl to watch the view outside. The train trip had been great! Walk around, movies for kids in the Lounge car. Once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Wow: edit nineteen years ago, thus sumner. Time flies! Thanks for your videos! Great memories! 👏🙋‍♀️

At last!! A review of all Sleeper car accommodations on Amtrak. When the new Superliners & Viewliners were introduced in the 80's & early 90's, the only electronic devices then were electric shavers & bulky camcorders, so electrical outlets weren't in great demand. Today, the more the better & it's good to see Amtrak's keeping up with the times with Viewliner II's. Waiting to see if they will do electrical upgrades on Superliners & Viewliner I's. The configuration of the Viewliner II's accessible bedroom is weird with the toilet next to the door, but I guess it was necessary in order to be ADA compliant. Is there a privacy curtain for the toilet in this bedroom? Many might find it inconvenient by not having a toilet in Viewliner II roomettes, but I get it. It's great to see Viewliner II rooms can be unlocked from the outside. Many may have concerns as to whom has access to these keys. I'm sure there have been medical episodes when staff would need to force entry to get to unresponsive sole travelers. These things happen. Good job!

Wonderful tour of the rooms. I’ve had a cross country train ride on my bucket list and its nice to know what kind of bedrooms are available.

A couple of years ago, my fiancé and I traveled long distance on Amtrak (a day trip). I was fine in coach, but he practically went stir crazy 🤪 after about 5 hrs-- with many more to go! It never occurred to me to reserve a roomette, which definitely would've helped him to relax for the long trip. I'm sure it costs more, but I'm willing to pay extra for convenience and stress-free travel. Thanks for sharing this video. It was clear, straigtforward & very informative. Great job!👍🏾

great coverage on different types of private rooms! as I'm going for my first long haul train ride, I was looking into something a little more comfortable and even some privacy, and I came across your video! thank you for this

The burgundy marled seats seem to be a newer setup. When I rode it a few years ago, the rooms did not seem very clean and the hall restrooms were definitely NOT clean. They were a mess and one was out of order and they were not cleaned during my 2 day trip; and turned me off from riding the train again. I thought the prices were way too high but was willing to try it for the train experience. But considering how it was maintained, I decided that it wasn't worth all the extra money. I'll fly and get to a clean hotel room quicker, rather than take a dirty train car ride again.

My mother was obsessed with traveling by train. We once went from Florida to Cali with all the aunts uncles and cousins, it was magical. During college I ran RR crews not one of them had every gone on a passenger train and said they never would. I figure they might know something I don't. This really makes me want to though

Thx for all this info. Your Amtrak reviews are the best!

Wonderful information, especially for those of us who have never taken an overnight train trip.

Memories. Sunset Limited. California to Louisiana. Wonderful Love trains. 😃

I have always wanted to take a cross country trip via train. I'm really enjoying your videos. Thank you for your time for putting these together.

So great video, it looks viewliner is much better than superliner 😍😍😍

Can I just say, Y'ALL ROCK! SO INFORMATIVE and takes all the anxiety of the unknown away! THANK YOU SO MUCH For these videos! LOVE you guys!

We were just talking about traveling to California next spring by train, this was a great video to show the different room options! Thanks!

Thank you I’m adding traveling on a train to my bucket list

Such amazing attention to detail! I’ve been debating doing a cross country trip on a train, but y’all just sold me! Thank you so much so showing all the room options!

Very nice sleeper overview. Thanks for the video.

This is sooooo useful, thank you both. We've been in the Viewliner Roomette and the Viewliner Bedroom. My husband is 6'3 and we both fit on the bottom be in the bedroom.

I love how you explain each room I want to take a trip

Great demonstration and explanation. This is the first video to give a comprehensive overview of all Amtrak sleeper options. Thank you.

I really enjoyed your well made video about the different levels on Amtrak Sleeping cars as of October 2021. (I am writing in August 2022). My sweetie and I went on the Coast Starlight Express train from San Francisco to Vancouver British Columbia in 1994 during a complete 1/2 sale, included all meals, 3 a day, discount at the hotel connected to the Vancouver B.C train station where we stayed for 3 nights, then the return trip. It is such a happy memory for me, laying in bed at night, watching the countryside go by, talking with each other. Pre Laptops, cell phones, Kindle's.... There was a full Bar car serving drinks, a double deck View car with glass top to see the sky all day & night, full seating for each meal on white linen tablecloths, fresh food like fruit, or full breakfasts with bacon, hash browns, pancakes; dinner with wine and tasty food. So romantic in a slower pace mode of travel. I really liked the fact that you broke down each type of room, what you got for it, with practicable info on bed sizes, bathroom info, loved the ADA Accessible rooms! That was not an option when we went, so I will be looking into that feature! Thank you for the video!

GREAT review! now to jump the broom and book a trip....

I'm so glad you do these videos. I'm going to be traveling on Amtrak next month and I've got the bedrooms. I think one is a Viewliner and the other is the Superliner. Thanks for the heads up on the outlet situation--I'll remember to bring an extension cord. I'm sure it's going to be really exciting to see what new trains will be ordered from the new transportation bill just passed. Looking forward to your videos on that once the rail aspect is sorted out.

Great detailed videos, Thank You. Two things we discovered when traveling by train… 1) it is a train, so it rocks and is a bit noisy. Earplugs can help you when you sleep. 2) not sure if this is true for all trains or just the California Zephyr… but we had no internet or phone service ,except while in stations. But, we had books and were happy to visit in the dining car and observation cars to pass the time away. We also had an attendant who came in at night to help set up our sleeping area in our roomette. We were able to bring additional food and beverages in a small ice chest that we kept in our room, but the train food was just fine. Traveling by train is a great relaxing way to travel. Hope it gets back to normal one-day soon. Safe journeys to all. Again Thank you for such an informative video.

So happy we watched this video before we traveled on Amtrak. My wife and I met your sister on the Pennsylvanian yesterday. Wish you and your family all the best.