Amtrak Southwest Chief - 43 HOURS Across America!
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Hello and welcome to Los Angeles Union Station! Today we’re embarking on an incredible journey to the midwest, riding 43 hours from here to Chicago on board Amtrak’s Southwest Chief.
Trip Information
Train Number: Amtrak Southwest Chief 4
Locomotives: P42DCs 18 and 11
Departure Time: 5:55pm
Arrival Time: 3:50pm +2 Days
Journey Time: 42hr 55min
Price: $1042.00
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Chapters:
0:00 Hello and Welcome to Los Angeles Union Station!
0:14 Our Route to Chicago
1:05 LA Union Station
2:14 Sunset Trains
2:42 Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge
3:56 Today's Sponsor: RAID: Shadow Legends!
5:15 Boarding via Golf Cart!
6:04 Our Locomotives
6:23 Pacific Surfliner Departure
6:46 Departing Los Angeles
7:17 The LA River and Our Wonderful Sleeper Attendant
8:10 Dinner Time!
11:01 Cajon Pass and Virtual Railfan
11:34 Sleeping Setup
11:59 Barstow, CA Fresh Air Break
13:12 Bed Time!
13:24 Sunrise in Arizona!
14:14 Petrified Forest National Park
15:13 Time for Breakfast
16:32 Crossing into New Mexico
17:26 Gallup, NM Fresh Air Break
18:15 More Stunning NM Scenery
19:01 Roomette Tour!
22:22 Superliner Bathrooms
23:09 The Sandia Mountains
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23:42 The Long Stop in Albuquerque
24:12 New Mexico RailRunner
24:35 Aerial Views of the Southwest Chief
25:19 KC-135 Touch-and-Go
26:22 Lunch Time in New Mexico
27:49 Lamy, NM
28:15 A Snowy Glorieta Pass
31:03 Passing Southwest Chief Train 3
31:42 Coach Class Tour
34:16 Even More New Mexico Scenery!
34:30 Las Vegas! (No, the other one)
34:58 Enjoying the Observation Car
35:30 Raton Pass After Sunset
35:54 Second Dinner on the Chief
37:08 Shower Time!
38:04 Lights out on Day 2
38:22 The Morning of Day 3 in KC
39:29 Coffee and Breakfast
40:20 Amtrak's Transition Sleepers
41:41 The Mississippi River and Fort Madison, IA
43:30 Lunch Time Again!
43:54 Picking Up Speed
44:12 Metra's BNSF Line
44:36 Penultimate Stop in Naperville, IL
44:55 Thank You to Miles Jajich for the Incredible Footage!
45:30 Arrival in Chicago
46:07 Disembark and a Bid Farwell to the Southwest Chief
46:45 The Great Hall
46:56 THANK YOU if you made it this far!
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47:38 Thanks for Watching!
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@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
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@chellastation Ай бұрын
One question, how does the showers work? I know with Japanese trains, you have to pay for a ticket to get access to the showers. However, I am not sure about Amtrak.
@mcain2911 2 ай бұрын
I prefer the longer videos. Yeah, I know what a roomette looks like at this point, and I know the food is good. It’s those views that make these videos so great.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, the views really make it. I understand where you’re coming from regarding the room and food, cause really, once you’ve seen it, you don’t have to see it again, but I like to include them for new viewers so they can see what it’s like.
@alexanderboulton2123 2 ай бұрын
And of course, there's the off chance that the food is bad 😂
@macman2500 2 ай бұрын
I had Steven on my Southwest Chief trip last summer, he was amazing!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Right?! Such a fantastic attendant and a great guy to chat with.
@mholtebeck 2 ай бұрын
I think I had Steven on the Texas Eagle (Sunset Limited leg)) and you're right.
@user-xe6yl5ys1s Ай бұрын
who is STEVEN?
@mholtebeck Ай бұрын
@@user-xe6yl5ys1she is an attedentant
@mholtebeck 2 ай бұрын
I'm going to be on this trip in 3 weeks. I'm super excited. Pro tip: get breakfast at 6:30. That's not because you beat the crowd, but sunrise on Amtrak is so peaceful. Take your post-lunch nap.
@jge123 2 ай бұрын
28:25 This section is beautiful and the music adds to that!
@julieg4926 2 ай бұрын
Just have to tell you of all the Amtrak videos I watch, yours has the most beautiful content. Thanks for going that extra mile to capture such amazing footage.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
I’m glad you appreciate the footage! I do my best to capture each adventure as one would experience it on board, and I’m glad such beauty is coming across in the videos. 😊
@edeinhorn6016 2 ай бұрын
Another great video. My wife and I took the Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago in May, 2022 and we are doing it again in April, 2024. On our trip in 2022, our roomette looked out the right side of the train. You shot a lot of video looking out the left side. That showed me that we missed a lot a beautiful scenery on that side. I hope we have a window on the left side next month so we can experience the scenery we didn't see last time. BTW, you need to fix your description at the top just below your video. Your description says, "Hello and welcome to New York’s Penn Station! Today we’re riding on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional from here up to New Haven, Connecticut!". Obviously, it should have said, "Hello and welcome to Los Angeles Union Station!"
@blind_gamer16 2 ай бұрын
The Southwest Chief is an amazing experience. I really think that this is one that i should do if I want to look out the window AND enjoy the views at the same time.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
110% There’s never a dull moment on the SWC. Whether it be stunning mountains or beautiful fields, there’s always something to enjoy.
@cadicorniche 2 ай бұрын
Love the enthusiasm of the narrator.
@roysterfour9731 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I would only comment that sleeper car riders should always tip their car attendant when they depart at their destination. They work hard to make your journey seamless and memorable.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Yes! I always tip my sleeper attendants, and I’ll be sure to include a note about it on the next sleeper video.
@John2Tex 2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTripsBetter to trip them when you get on the train. Then you may get a better trip.
@johnhagan7742 2 ай бұрын
Fun Fact: The Southwest Chief is my number one favorite Long Distance Amtrak Train Service. A few sections of track along the route of Amtrak's Southwest Chief still use 100 year old Santa Fe Era Semaphore Signals.
@amadeosendiulo2137 2 ай бұрын
28:47 I was already in love with this video, crossing through all these climate zones and then my favourite classical piece started playing :D
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
It’s mine too! That’s why I use it 😊
@chrismatthews2430 2 ай бұрын
whats the name of the piece?
@amadeosendiulo2137 2 ай бұрын
@@chrismatthews2430 Jupiter
@damcoentertainment3956 Ай бұрын
Yeah what's the name?
@amadeosendiulo2137 Ай бұрын
@@damcoentertainment3956 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
@trainman4487 2 ай бұрын
My wife and I rode this train from LAX to ABQ just 24 before you. This was my 200,000 mile mark trip on Amtrak. Stepping off in Barstow was cool to see the lights. Great trip report and videos; you answer a lot of questions that I have while traveling, ie history and dates. Great rail advocacy. Thank You, keep the videos coming.
@alimazimmer3819 Ай бұрын
I have travelled on the Southwest Chief (round trips) twice . I love this rail journey so much that I am planning to ride the Southwest Chief when I retire.
@SuperDave30 2 ай бұрын
I just love your Amtrak journeys!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DarkRider-gy4rl 2 ай бұрын
I’m taking this trip in October (From Chicago to Los Angeles) and this video just made me more excited😀
@stephenkeever6029 2 ай бұрын
Beautifully done! The Glorieta Pass segment was absolutely stunning to watch in 4K with the perfect music! You never fail to provide an engaging trip report that feels like we are on the adventure with you.
@willyonmyway1472 2 ай бұрын
Steven, Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation footage, music selections, and tips & descriptions along the way. Very well done!! Bill
@Emacee1701 2 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video. I took the westbound Southwest Chief several years ago and the timing is better for passing the best scenery during daylight (especially Raton Pass). I have to admit, the most exciting part of the trip was waking up and finding the train stopped in Dodge City. I guess I watched too many westerns when I was a kid.
@johnsons74thsquadron74 2 ай бұрын
On a separate, I would totally do coach for an overnight journey if it were as empty as your train was. Since they can go to the lounge anytime they want and that the beloved tradition of letting coach passengers pay to eat in the dining car is back. It wouldn’t be a bad choice given how cheap it is. That said, it isn’t a good option if you have claustrophobia. The Southwest Chief in particular has extremely high demand in coach during the summer. Amtrak traditionally adds a 3rd coach to the Chief during the summer. But even that additional car is not enough to handle the surge of travelers during that period. Most notably, many Boy Scouts take the Chief to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron NM. Nevertheless, I would say coach would still work, you might have some inconveniences, with having someone close to you for a long time, but it’s probably worth it for the long journey. For me coach is definitely worth it overnight if you’re traveling in a party of 2 since Amtrak will seat you and your travel mate together.
@johnsons74thsquadron74 2 ай бұрын
Love the slow detail to outline every important aspect of this trip. Thanks for the insight! As always, the trip report hit the spot!!
@odiecalodie 2 ай бұрын
For me the worst part about having a sleeping car is getting out of bed in the morning. Best sleep I get all year.
@larryloveless2967 2 ай бұрын
Good video and great memories for me. I did five weekend to weekend trips 15 - 25 years ago originating from St. Louis to do all the AMTRAK routes in the West making connections at times in Kansas City and Chicago. It was a great way to see The West and very relaxing. On one of those trips I included riding The Canadian back and forth between Vancouver and Jasper as a part of a jounrney.
@MilesJajich 2 ай бұрын
What a spectacular journey! Back in 2020, I did a road trip to Colorado and New Mexico to see some of the old semaphore signals and the Delhi Wigwag in action. Watching the Southwest Chief trains run by them was quite a sight to see! Awesome video as always, Noah! Loved the information you gave about the towns you stopped in as well as the sights you passed along the way. Great choice of music for when you were going through Glorieta Pass!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the awesome footage! I’d love to get back out to the southwest to see the Delhi Wigwag and semaphores in action. One of the few things I missed covering in this video.
@MilesJajich 2 ай бұрын
No problem! Unfortunately, the wigwag was taken down in March of 2021, but you can now find it on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. As for the semaphore signals, several were replaced in late 2022, though some appear to still be up and running.
@harryborsalino1276 2 ай бұрын
One of my Bucket List items is to take the train to all (or as many as possible) of the really cool train stations, including LA Union Station. This one, I'd be doing westbound from Chicago, probably going up to Seattle on the Coast Starlight, then back to CHI on the Empire Builder. Thanks for posting a great, entertaining and informative video!
@Tbpker22 2 ай бұрын
Great adventure trip - thank you for all your filming!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Of course! Always happy to share the journey.
@emjayay 2 ай бұрын
Notice the halls full of blocked off seating in L A Union Station. Until recently it was wall to wall with homeless people of all kinds. And I mean all kinds.
@derekbryce2632 2 ай бұрын
I’m taking this train in a roomette in June this year. You’ve really whetted my appetite. Can’t wait!
@raymondmuench3266 2 ай бұрын
The “Jupiter” was an interesting and enjoyable choice of music to accompany the trip through the pass. More classical excerpts are always welcome!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the selection! I’m always open to recommendations for pieces you’d like to hear 😊
@mdf3530 24 күн бұрын
Never got to play Jupiter. The only parts of "The Planets" I ever got to play in band were Venus and Mars (which as a low brass player was my favorite).
@mdf3530 24 күн бұрын
@@LonestarTripsMars would be good for a stark desert landscape
@sammy7068 2 ай бұрын
wow took this train in 92 in coach very nice train ride ty for sharing
@KimMyersyourlegacyspeaks 2 ай бұрын
Kansas City has a beautiful Union Station - Next time during crew change, hop in. Stand under the Clock.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Will do! I want to do the river runner from KCS to STL, which gives me a reason to go back.
@FreihEitner 2 ай бұрын
Nice documentary of your trip. I'm in early stages of planning my own Amtrak long distance journey for later this year.
@davepov 2 ай бұрын
I've been watching your videos for awhile now and I subscribed to your channel I like them so much. Your videos are well shot and well written and your narration is unique. The scenic shots are just long enough. All in all, very well done!
@NickP16 2 ай бұрын
Always look forward to when I see an upload from you! I anticipate this video will be great as always! I’ve taken the southwest Chief once, from Los Angeles all the way to Chicago I stopped in Kansas City for two nights. I visited a cousin and went to a concert. Before I re-boarded two days later to finish the trip out to Chicago.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Always glad to see you in the comments! And I’m glad you were able to experience the SWC first hand. It’s such a beautiful route through some of America’s most remote regions.
@russbear31 2 ай бұрын
I live in Kansas City. Over the past 30 years I've taken about a dozen small weekend trips on the SW Chief from Kansas City to Chicago. (I hate to fly.) Amtrak is always fun and relaxing. Years ago when I took some of my first trips I think the prorated fare from KC to Chicago was $40 roundtrip. They would sometimes offer you an upgrade to sleeper for an extra $30 or $40. (Today roundtrip coach is about $150 and the sleeper is about $300) I still dream of Amtrak French toast, the flat iron steak for dinner, and the chocolate mouse cake. Amtrak has actually reached back. Those were on the menu 30 years ago.
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
Yummm, I still haven't tasted the Amtrak French toast. I know, go West, young woman. Go West. I hate to fly, too.@@russbear31
@davidm4689 2 ай бұрын
Epic. Loved it!!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@JanetBlake2010 2 ай бұрын
Oh no. You missed out La Plata and Galesburg.
@ogjk 2 ай бұрын
Another epic report! I'm hoping we still get 2 story cars when the superliners get upgraded in the next few years.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
I hope so too. A new round of double deckers would be awesome. Though I wouldn’t be against bringing back the domes on single levels 😉
@kietero 2 ай бұрын
Just a quick note: if you're starting or transferring at LA, bring A LOT of money if you intend on enjoying the amenities at the station. The convenience store's pricing is OK, but across from the Amtrak ticket counters is a Mexican joint. The food there, and the lady that took care of me, were FANTASTIC! The price... my burrito cost $20! The food at Subway was subpar (as normal) but they were having money problems thanks to the poor economy. I had an over 8 hour wait between my inbound flight from Tokyo Narita and my train to KC, so I walked about 15 minutes from the station to Little Tokyo. An absolutely heartbreaking journey but Little Tokyo kinda brought me home.... somewhat... Anyway, thanks for the share, @Lonestar. When I took coach from LA to KC in '22, it was an absolutely awesome journey! Can't wait for the chance to repeat it.
@robertarnobit5357 Ай бұрын
Another great video 👍 enjoyed it😊 love the sceneries 👍
@weinito 27 күн бұрын
I've been waiting for ever for you to post this video as the Southwest Chief is my favorite route by far. I see the sun had set before Raton Pass. I'd think it's better to travel westbound on the Southwest Chief was your less likely to miss Raton Pass.
@soxlearning 2 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and your coverage. I look forward to this trip.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊 The SWC is really one of the best trains out there.
@andrewellis158 2 ай бұрын
Great music through the pass.
@peterdnreynolds777 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant video and incredible scenery
@danielleporter1829 2 ай бұрын
Hint: Across the street from Union Station is the Historic center of Los Angeles, Olvera Street and behind Union is Little Tokyo and straight down Broadway is Chinatown. Fun Fact, when Union Station was being built. artifacts were found that On US's site was L.A.'s orignial and larger Chinatown. An Anthropology Prof I had in colege told the class this and it always has stuck with me. Thr red rocks in Gallup were absolutely beautiful.
@michaelwayne7887 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I did the Chicago - Albuquerque leg a little over a month ago. One way only and not in a roomette. But the coach experience was way better than I imagined it being. I would definitely do it again. Wonderful trip report.
@erniewarinner7692 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful video.
@kimbrown8883 2 ай бұрын
New Subscriber I really enjoyed this video looking forward to more . I appreciate this ❤
@HighHolyOne Ай бұрын
That Holiday Tree in Union Station is bedecked with ornaments commemmorating dozens of railroads from the past, some big, some not so big, but all heralding passenger travel in rail's heyday.
@ViewpointUnique Ай бұрын
I've been in the LAX 1st class lounge (Feb of 2023), waiting for the Texas Eagle. The lounge was decent, but the roof leaks like a sieve, which we found out very quickly as it was raining cats and dogs the whole time we were in LA. That, and the underground tunnel that leads to the platforms floods easily. Anyway...as long as it's not raining, it's decent lol. Nice video as always!
@baseballfan99 2 ай бұрын
Great video I did this trip in reverse last year in coach but alas at that time I could not use the diner so I am glad this is now an option. I did find the deli at Albuquerque was fantastic though for food though and I was not the only one who walked a couple of blocks to buy loverly fresh food and cake. Though the food at Chicago and LA was excellent for travelling with.
@Thommygun-qv7um 2 ай бұрын
Quick question to our wonderful host: Why do you always print out your ticket? Do you actually need it (like, is there no QR-code which you can show on your phone?) or is it just a souvenir?
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
You don’t have to, I just like to keep them as a souvenir from my travels 😊
@edeinhorn6016 2 ай бұрын
It is always good practice to have a hard-copy of your ticket as backup for your phone. You never know when your phone might unexpectedly die, be lost, or stolen. I always have a hard copy whether traveling by Amtrak or the airlines. You don't want to be the person trying to explain to the conductor that you really DO have a ticket, if only you could get your phone to turn on.
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
@@edeinhorn6016I second that. Once, I was interrogated by a conductor. So embarrassing, but, I learned a valuable lesson.😆
@edeinhorn6016 2 ай бұрын
@@gabrielapaulinho1luv As the saying goes, "live and learn". You lived, learned from your experience, and now you will never suffer that embarrassment again!
@gloryannbatista6211 2 ай бұрын
Hey @Lonestar trip reports I was wondering if you could go back to the capital limited to dc and/or the cardinal. To Indianapolis.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
I definitely want to revisit the Capitol limited in the future. I’m not 100% sure when I’d be able to, but it’s on the to-do list.
@gloryannbatista6211 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, because they just equipped the new ALC-42S last July and I was watching another KZfaqr. He was at Northbrook Maryland, and he saw six engines four ALC-42 ONE RARE DASH-8 and a P42DC
@meanmetalmike666 2 ай бұрын
Ride the Pennsylvanian between Pittsburgh and NYC
@damcoentertainment3956 Ай бұрын
He already did.
@garymathena2125 2 ай бұрын
Barstow is also home to Fort Irwin, it's truly a pity you cannot see that wonderful place, but you do have to join the Army for that experience.
@EntertainmentWorldz 2 ай бұрын
super great video sir ❤❤😍😍
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed 😊
@user-zd9bf4no3e 2 ай бұрын
I’m going to the southwest chief in 5 days! I haven’t seen an Amtrak train in 9 months. Btw, I really recommend the sleeper. The coach in my opinion is too crowded for me and not enough room for me to sleep comfortably. Hope you had a good trip!
@camoguy2488 2 ай бұрын
I'm planning on taking this trip.
@nathanjiang100 2 ай бұрын
Perfect timing! I'm gonna be on train 3 from Chicago to LA this Saturday! It's my first western long-distance route so I'm super excited. I was also wondering, did you see any semaphore signals while you were on the train? if so, let me know where they are. I'm gonna be in coach so I should have easy access to that rear-view window. I plan on shooting an uncut ride from La Junta to Albuquerque from the rear window.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the ride, it’s really something special. As for the semaphores, I don’t know exactly where they are, but this thread should help: www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,5803157
@nathanjiang100 2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTripsI counted 16 total semaphores, 11 on the Raton sub between Raton and Las Vegas and 5 on the Glorietta Sub between Lamy and where the New Mexico Rail Runner branches off towards Santa Fe. beautiful views all 3 days and was an amazing trip! has me stoked for whenever I get to ride the Zephyr.
@jessicaburdell7779 2 ай бұрын
From what I've seen via their Facebook page so far, Amtrak themselves seem to not really want to let go of the P42DC's either. They recently repainted one within the Phase 6 livery and it seems like a lot of them (mainly the ones with ebells in place of the old GE mechanical one) have been rebuilt, likely in hopes to extend their service life. Sort of similar to a few of the Geeps and SW units we have here on the road I work on.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
My guess is they’ll keep the ones that are in the best working order in operation, or they’ll continue to use them on intercity routes to supplement frequency with the existing services. Either or, they can’t be phased out entirely as there just aren’t enough ALC-42s on order atm.
@johnburke1317 2 ай бұрын
Nice video
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thank you as always!
@karolinesmail489 26 күн бұрын
Did the Southwest chief 1990 from Chicago to Kingman AZ
@sarahbrown9293 2 ай бұрын
I've taken the SW Chief to Topeka, Wichita... it get's there in the middle of the night, with little regard for passengers. You could have covered what to do when arriving in Kansas stations. Amtrak people say the service is so elementary because few people travel to Kansas... gee, I wonder why.
@svenmartin840 2 ай бұрын
I have a couple questions for you how was Los Santos did you meet Michael Franklin and trevor. Did you stop in Winslow Arizona did you see the roadrunner and the coyote chased the train. And when you were in New Mexico did you see Walter White's and after Albuquerque did you make that left turn awesome video
@CatBot007 Ай бұрын
I wonder if the stop in Fullerton is an unintended concequence of metrolink not letting amtrak use their san gabriel sub to go directly to san bernardino from LA Union
@MrThecroatian 2 ай бұрын
No worries about the length, I just played most of the video at 1.5 speed. BTW, Glorieta Pass was the site of a Civil War battle in 1862.
@weinito 16 күн бұрын
When comparing the Southwest Chief to the California Zephyr, many people say the Zephyr wins easily, but in my opinion, nothing can beet New Mexico so I think the Southwest Chief has better scenery.
@ABTrainsYT 2 ай бұрын
13:40 can you spot Radiator Springs lol
@chasemorantz6228 28 күн бұрын
For clarification is there only one shower for the roommete you had or can someone in your roommette use any of the other showers on board? That is, let’s say the shower is being used can you simply try a different one?
@mdf3530 24 күн бұрын
I'd love to be able to try that lemon cake, but unfortunately I'm allergic to lemon curd.
@SeanBleaking 2 ай бұрын
Hope to ride 5:45 cart I Wish all station in USA had that.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Haha it’s such a fun way to get out to the platforms. I actually got to ride one like it in Greensboro, but that never made it into a video (at least not yet 😉).
@ludus5781 2 ай бұрын
Love the video! Also, congrats on selling out! (The joys of the KZfaq economy 😝)
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks! I know the ads are cringey, but they help me pay for awesome adventures like this one so I can share them with y’all!
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
Love your videos and how you capture all of beautiful scenery from ground and river to mountain and sky! I love listening to your energetic narration, and how you create the sensation that we're riding the train.👍And I watch every single advertisement and sponsor's spot.😁 Thank you, LonestarTrips! Looking forward to the Adirondack this spring despite there being no sleeper car amid the consist.😌@@LonestarTrips
@kendufresne 2 ай бұрын
Nice video, thanks for sharing. Too bad you didn't get out and wave at the train camera's along the way
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Forgot to do that on many occasions. Will def have to do it on my next journey!
@b9bot148 2 ай бұрын
Did that trip in 86 and even then, it was a great ride. Don't do it in coach is my only warning to everyone. Nothing like having your own little room which includes a bathroom and shower. It's pricey but you get treated like royalty.
@TutorialesDePiano2024 2 ай бұрын
Like the video 📹
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
👊😎
@buddyrailfan9856 2 ай бұрын
I like how the one crew members backpack said let’s go Brandon
@karens8633 2 ай бұрын
What music are you playing through the Glorietta pass?
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst. It’s one of my all time favorite pieces of music.
@gabrielapaulinho1luv 2 ай бұрын
Hi again, Noah. Please, would you tell me which song starts at your 1:35 sequence? Thank you!
@JediTev 2 ай бұрын
Awww, you didn't say anything about the Native American sellers at Albuquerque. Are they not there anymore? I think you should do this trio in the Summer, you'll get to see Cajon and Raton passes!
@hermanchan2794 2 ай бұрын
I wonder if you can see the grand canyon on the southwest chief.
@skyh 2 ай бұрын
No 64 miles from the Williams stop
@hermanchan2794 2 ай бұрын
@@skyh Interesting, the best views are some great desert mountain ranges in a warm environment.
@utahrailfan1946 2 ай бұрын
What was the song played going over the Glorieta Pass? I swear I've played that song before.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst!
@utahrailfan1946 2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips Are you still on the California Zephyr in Utah right now, or did your trip get pushed back?
@katrinmcdonough2414 2 ай бұрын
Love the music at Glorieta Pass . Definitely fit the scenery
@suef5417 2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips beautiful piece. Gave me goosebumps.
@andrewwakldnz Ай бұрын
For your British viewers, it's also the music to a well known hymn. 'I vow to thee my country'. Very patriotic!
@philiptrudel7994 2 ай бұрын
do you have any plans to ride the Via Rail Canadian?
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Not yet. Keyword being “yet.” I certainly will in the future, I’m just not sure when.
@joshuafajardo5697 2 ай бұрын
U can see the CBQ F40PHM @ 44:25
@weinito 21 күн бұрын
Has this trip on the southwest chief toped the coast starlight?
@LonestarTrips 20 күн бұрын
Not quite. The coast starlight was just the perfect mix between ocean views and mountain passes. Plus I was traveling with one of my closest friends, so the CS remains in the top spot.
@Mrjavalight Ай бұрын
13:58 CLOSE COAL POWER PLANTS!!!!!!!
@LARailProductions 2 ай бұрын
2nd paragraph in description not edited from previous video FYI
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll go ahead and fix it rn.
@vivyan92 2 ай бұрын
Is this filmed around Christmas time?
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Indeed it is! I filmed this December 14-16th of 2023.
@vivyan92 2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips even if you missed Valentine’s Day to film, maybe you can film your next trip around St Patrick’s Day or Easter. Something to bring green to your videos and some chocolate eggs too.
@vivyan92 2 ай бұрын
@@LonestarTrips also can you try the Hudson River Rail Excursion round trip to Chicago and back to New York? It’s the one with two of the New York central private cars attached to the back of Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited while the Empire Service to Albany also does that too. The Hickory Creek observation car is the best one to choose. The tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00am.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
@@vivyan92 Well I’m heading up to Chicago tomorrow, so hopefully it’ll be somewhat green! Though it looks like they aren’t dyeing the river until Saturday.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
@@vivyan92 That looks incredible, but also very expensive. I don’t think I can justify spending that much on a single trip at the moment, however I will reach out to them to see if there’s any kind of a partnership we can work towards.
@austinstitzel 2 ай бұрын
That looks like Route 66.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
That’s because it is for a lot of it!
@lifegaming1235 2 ай бұрын
Looks amazing and I really want to try this service, I just can’t fathom being stuck on a train for 3 days straight. Also I love how they drove you out to the train in LA on golf carts
@snorgviggle5852 10 күн бұрын
Is this an advertisement for "Raid" or a report on the SW Chief?
@LonestarTrips 10 күн бұрын
Yep. They offered to pay, and it helps afford more travel to make more videos.
@jeffwaite6624 2 ай бұрын
Super Liner 1 has the toilet while the Super Liner 2 does not. The Super Liner 2 are the newer cars and from what I understand that the Super Liner 2 are slowly replacing the Super Liner 1. Amtrak should have the correct information on this.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
You’re thinking of the viewliner 1 and 2, Amtrak’s single level sleepers. The viewliner 1 has the en-suite toilet, the V2s do not.
@willgibson9718 2 ай бұрын
Any video today?
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Nope, check the community post.
@christinef317 21 күн бұрын
Why do some long haul videos show people eating traditional dining like you did, while others(on different trips) look like they are eating microwave dinners?
@austinstitzel 2 ай бұрын
I'm going to guess that you are a Scorpio.
@chrismatthews2430 2 ай бұрын
what is the name of the song around 29.30??
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
That is Jupiter by Gustav Holst! One of my all time favorite pieces of music.
@weinito 20 күн бұрын
Why do you think this route is underrated?
@tezzah... 2 ай бұрын
A lunch containing 6 items every one has 'cheese' ....I HATE CHEESE!!!!!!!!
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
It’s all made to order, so just ask for no cheese.
@user-lk2od9cu6n 2 ай бұрын
Такие у вас вокзалы,мне интерессно стало,я не привык видеть поезда где много путей,но нет электротяги,хртя тепловоз кау набирает ход мне интерессно
@joec4871 Ай бұрын
Sound like a damn robot. What is this a speed tour. Where's the human touch?
@LonestarTrips Ай бұрын
Yep, I’m a robot. You caught me.
@misterhat5823 2 ай бұрын
As always, a crappy sponsor interrupting the video earns you a thumbs down.
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Oh no! Sorry I have to find a way to fund these trips 🤷
@a62dave 2 ай бұрын
All that empty audio at Las Vegas at 34:30 leads me to believe your description of the lovely Hotel Castaneda was left out by accident. It is an active hotel, a restored Harvey House. I’ve stayed there on multiple day trips to Las Vegas from another Harvey House in Winslow AZ. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casta%C3%B1eda_Hotel
@LonestarTrips 2 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh idk how I left that out! That’s what I get for editing everything yesterday…
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