Skagway Alaska White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad Tour

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11 жыл бұрын

This video showcases in-depth the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad in Skagway, Alaska. This is definitely the top attraction in Skagway and worth every dime of the ticket price. The railroad links the port of Skagway with Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory. The railroad was constructed in 1898 during the legendary Klondike Gold Rush as transportation to and from the goldfields. From the late 1980's until now the railroad has been used as a tourist draw. If you like this Skagway, Alaska White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad video then make sure to give it a thumbs up!

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@annamartin1154 8 ай бұрын

I remember this excursion when I went to Alaska in 2000. The whole trip was very enjoyable and beautiful scenery.

@gordoncollett8151 Жыл бұрын

Just loved this trip when in Skagway

@barques95 4 жыл бұрын

Did this in 2005 in the middle of the summer. Instead of snow, we saw unbelievable water falls and the original gold rush trail.

@kanniammakanni9016 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful journey thanks for sharing your video

@craigslinkman2343 8 жыл бұрын

My wife and I went on this trip but our locomotive was the steam engine instead of the diseal. I highly recommend this trip.

@Titan52berg 8 жыл бұрын

I will agree with the fact that it is, indeed, worth every dime for the amazing journey! Some of the views are breathtaking! My wife and I recently travelled on the WP&YR in the opposite direction, having boarded in Fraser, to the North, and disembarking in Skagway! What an adventure of a lifetime! Fortunately, the sun was shining throughout the entire run! We saw the beautiful scenery along every mile! No one who takes this train excursion will ever doubt the magnificence of the Yukon! Absolutely a MUST!!!!

@kalicokathy1944 2 жыл бұрын

Rode this train it was an awesome trip made me realize what the gold miners went through on foot through this beautiful rugged terrain

@yasnaderi7808 6 жыл бұрын

OMG, Thanks for sharing these extraordinary moments

@jeffemerson6122 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING ME ALASKAN BEAUTY TOO MY HOME IN THE HILLS OF KENTUCKY!

@kelliehorton1105 2 жыл бұрын

We're sailing on Quantum in May of 2022 and just booked this excursion. I'm so so so excited because I've heard it's breathtaking and a must do!

@davemcduckful 5 жыл бұрын

Worth every cent, bought the ticket through the Cruise Line. I did not want to travel half the way around the world and miss out.

@patrickbryant5224 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I did the trip from Carcross to Skagway in 2017. Great video. It certainly gives a different perspective with all the snow.

@socalrcguy1 10 жыл бұрын

Oh how could this not have any comment, such a great view and train ride. Its so clear that I could almost feel the atmosphere, my dream to got there someday

@aluba89 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice video. Thank you for sharing your experience

@bettysmith1524 3 жыл бұрын

Made this trip in July, 2013! Fabulous scenery!

@kono9460 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@internationalbhikaripakist6699 5 жыл бұрын

Wow great train ride and snow

@atuldpatil 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice camera handling. The camera moves exactly to the same direction where I wanted to see, and I love that.

@infledermaus 7 жыл бұрын

I rode that railway in 1990. I went up to anchorage for a visit, came back on a ship, stopped in skagway and road this railway. It was pretty cool. You can see down in the canyons old rail cars that were either pushed off the tracks or crashed off the tracks way down near the river. The passenger cars look newer though.

@amangill3154 5 жыл бұрын

Going on this in August with my Disney Wonder cruise i love trains so excited to go on this

@JamesScott-lc8md 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice tour, thanks for sharing

@EdwardTravels 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Way back in 1980, my grandparents took us on a trip to Whitehorse and we took the train from skagway and back. that was an amazing trip. hopefully someday they'll restore service to Whitehorse

@werner200294402 7 жыл бұрын

I googled and found this about the WP &YR explaining that it is a seasonal train. Probably little chance of additional service to Whitehorse. The WP&YR suspended operations in 1982 when Yukon’s mining industry collapsed due to low mineral prices. The railway was reopened in 1988 as a seasonal tourism operation and served 37,000 passengers. Today, the WP&YR is Alaska’s most popular shore excursion carrying over 400,000 passengers during the 2015 May to September tourism season operating on the first 67.5 miles (Skagway, Alaska to Carcross, Yukon) of the original 110 mile line.

@carterbarsoom374 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too..

@d.s.mellen4241 9 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video. I took this train ride earlier this month. Absolutely incredible. Looks like you stood outside on the platform for most of the ride. That's what I did too. Thanks for sharing!

@kasterkit 9 жыл бұрын

Rode the train in May 2015, beautiful ride!!!!!!! Anyone going to Alaska put this on the bucket list of things to do.

@beyondthestars4299 8 жыл бұрын

+kasterkit how much is the ride?

@klmueller8575 6 жыл бұрын

kasterkit My family is doing this in July, off the Ruby Princess. We did it ages ago 1997. Are there bathrooms on the cars? I can't remember. I have had 2 kids since then and my bladder isn't what it used to be.

@jaimescaman6918 10 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable video.

@stevematthews1624 8 жыл бұрын

If you've never done it, do it! Fairbanks checking in with a YES. We had a blast in Skagway!

@mabreysimpson154 4 жыл бұрын

I took the Alaska cruise with my mom in 2000 and we had a blast on the Yukon Express, I would recommend this train trip to anyone!

@ZoTravelBeyondBorders 6 жыл бұрын

AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO FOR SURE WITHIN A YEAR OR TWO WILL VISIT ALASKA

@railvideosbc 6 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! I subscribed and liked

@fuxgood 10 жыл бұрын

We're going there this summer and will take this ride. Thanks for the video.

@movieman533 10 жыл бұрын

wat cruise line r u taking

@fuxgood 10 жыл бұрын

movieman533 No cruise...flying.

@apasterizer6614 7 жыл бұрын

have taken this train ride 5 times every time we have been to skagway it is great ride

@klmueller8575 6 жыл бұрын

a pasterizer are there bathrooms on the cars? Did this trip in 97 and I can't remember. I am almost 50 and have had 2 kids since then. My bladder isn't what it used to be.

@84CORVETTEBILL 5 жыл бұрын

Did this, great trip

@79goldmaster1 4 жыл бұрын

engineering marvel !!

@Chasingrail 6 жыл бұрын

Only 22 trolls! XD! Amazing trip and I hope to go on this railroad someday... truly awe-inspiring! Thanks for documenting! So good there’s 500 some more likes than dislikes!

@kevinmuldoon2192 4 жыл бұрын

Seems nice but those seated on the right side probably miss out on allot sights

@jasonwb6884 5 жыл бұрын

I think White Pass only has one original Steamer left, And I think it's in the process of restoration. Pretty sure all of the locomotives in use are Hydro-Electric. Hydro Electric that runs on a 3' track design. It's a very fun ride, especially through the mountain pass, you can look way down and see the original route that the gold rush miners had to walk. It must of been hell, most people didn't make the journey into Yukon territory before turning around and giving up.

@CeecookieTV 9 жыл бұрын

I took this port of call excursion in June this year. My advice - take this train excursion together with Yukon if your cruise line offer this option. Although the train ride will be one way only, u get a full day tour to Carcross,Yukon which is quite a scenic ride and views

@LindaCasey 8 жыл бұрын

+CeecookieTV I'm going on the Norwegian Pearl in Sept.2016 and was wondering about this. Are there different trips then? A 3 1/2 hour return trip and another one that takes 8 1/2 hours and goes to Carcross by train and back by bus? Where do you get the tickets? Do they need to be reserved ahead of time? Thanks.

@CeecookieTV 8 жыл бұрын

+Linda Casey yes there are several combination of trips offered for the white pass rail journey. Specific details depends on the tour operator but the 3.5 hours trip is likely a round trip white pass rail only while the 8.5 hours one is white pass rail and yukon. If you take it, u have to transfer to a coach at the Canadian border(where the train would u turn back) and continue to carcross. The ride back is also by the same coach. I purchased my tour directly from my cruise operator Princess.

@Paisly17 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@felixk3814 2 жыл бұрын

At what month of the year was this video taken? So much snow :)) love it!!! Reminds me of the Bronson Movie "Breakheart Pass" 😍

@tominator3 2 жыл бұрын

May

@sfy2004 10 жыл бұрын

been there, done that, Sep 2013. great ride going up, but coming down the diesel fumes can come into the cars and make breathing a little unpleasant. one thing i would recommend would be to watch the side of the tracks and see if you can find the random items placed there by crews. ask one of the tour guides, they will know exactly what i'm talking about and will probably laugh that you heard about it. took the Inside Passage cruise on the HAL Zuiderdam, cannot wait to go back.

@Titan52berg 8 жыл бұрын

I know what you are referring to... all the 'Mickey Mouse-type' icons along the way! Our group got a few laughs ourselves!

@jasonwb6884 5 жыл бұрын

You can see part of the old pass at 8:42. You don't get a scale of how high you are up in this video. It's really high up, quite a feat of engineering.

@magnuswalker7957 3 жыл бұрын

Our first cruise in 1997 enabled us to enjoy this amazing experience. Can anyone tell me, was the, now old wooden bridge, still in use then or is my memory playing tricks? I am convinced we crossed it.

@markanthonyolan5598 2 жыл бұрын

Wooden bridge is not in use anymore. They built a new sturdy metal bridge.

@magnuswalker7957 2 жыл бұрын

@@markanthonyolan5598 thank you Mark, clearly the old wooden one could not last for ever, but combined with the train carriages it did give the journey a small flavour or the old west. But no Roy Rodgers, hop along Casady or Loan Ranger, ha well one can't have everything. I hope you have a peaceful festive season.

@benmussolini2284 5 жыл бұрын

I seen a Handicap sign on the train car ,Anybody know if an electric wheelchair will go on this train ??

@movieman533 10 жыл бұрын

What tours do people recommend doing

@Lil_Angry_Bitch 3 жыл бұрын

What month was this filmed?

@danielleauthier6514 7 жыл бұрын

that skull has been there since before 1948. a lot of the paintings on those rocks for a VERY long time. however we don't allow the rocks to be painted anymore, some are history and some are stupid

@Paisly17 5 жыл бұрын

What month is this? Not what season.. seasons are different times all over the world. I’m doing this in early June 2020 will there be any snow still around. We’re coming from Australia.

@tominator3 5 жыл бұрын

This was in May. I don't know about what snow levels to expect

@NinjaMiken 8 жыл бұрын

are normal passengers allowed to stand outside on the outisde ends of the train during the trip? i ask because i might go on this and i want to stand where you are standing. thanks.

@CeecookieTV 8 жыл бұрын

+NinjaMiken Yes, you can do that. Just be careful when standing there

@woodsofthewoods 6 жыл бұрын

What month where you traveling when you did this video ? great job!

@jasonwb6884 5 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing late Spring. I went to Alaska in July this year and didn't see any snow on the ground, Only in the mountain tops and Glaciers in the Mountain tops. I took the Railway from Carcross back into Skagway. It's very fun, especially through the mountain pass. Railway uses a narrow guage 3' track unlike standard 4' 8 1/2".

@jasonwb6884 5 жыл бұрын

You can see part of the old pass at 8:42. You don't get a scale of how high you are up in this video. It's really high up, quite a feat of engineering.

@jamesd2128 7 жыл бұрын

Hmm, looks like a White Pass freight train on the other side of the canyon around the 7.05 minute mark , interesting.

@kgrraviation6004 7 жыл бұрын

7:47 did you notice the guy on the snow!!!

@northerntraveller3815 4 жыл бұрын

@@justwartheory1333 My guess is living in the tunnel....

@TEWAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

No, not until you mentioned it.

@catherinehansel 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I wonder why he was there.

@davidluck1678 6 жыл бұрын

an almost perfect RR adventure...except for failure to make the scheduled stop at Tucumcari.

@robertkerr3059 7 жыл бұрын

to all the grafitii artists of Skagaway or whereever that is, thanks for giving me a reason not to feel bad for not visiting your town, signed, geologist, nascent

@danielleauthier6514 7 жыл бұрын

the giant skull has been there since before 1948, and several others have been there for a long time, but we no longer allow painting on the rocks, some are awesome history and some should have never been painted.

@kenchaffin3GK 6 жыл бұрын

We were told that the graffiti at the port was started years ago by the crews of the ships that docked there. They would paint the ship’s logo and captain’s name on the rock wall. The higher up the wall, the better.

@kiaradawneluciadurelle9666 7 жыл бұрын

what is the guy doing at 7:40

@johnhillier8215 5 жыл бұрын

Bridge inspector.

@stube49 3 жыл бұрын

What month was this filmed? There is still a lot of snow.

@tominator3 3 жыл бұрын

May

@EdBarger 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this trip Aug 29th 2016, Highly recommended.

@movieman533 10 жыл бұрын

I'm taking a cruise to Alaska's inside passage is anybody else doing that this summer

@immabeamazing 10 жыл бұрын

what cruise? I went on the rhapsody of the seas a few weeks ago :)

@falcon4548 Жыл бұрын

@@immabeamazing bohemian😜

@pamsimonson5500 5 жыл бұрын

In 2017 this train in Alaska makes 22.4 million in profit

@ntom7351 4 жыл бұрын

8:47 What is it?

@movieman533 10 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any tips for first time cruisers going a cruise to alaska

@Grantster2720 10 жыл бұрын

Have to go to The Red Onion saloon in Skagway! Humpies when you get to Anc. 49 beers on tap and the best (fresh caught) halibut.

@sickofcrap8992 2 ай бұрын

Take LOTS of money!

@nightlightabcd 10 жыл бұрын

That's quite a ride, though I noticed the coaches weaving a bit from side to side and clacking a lot on the tracks. If the train derailed up there, you would be in quite a bit of hurt. I didn't see Sargent Preston of the Yukon anywhere. I guess the Canadians are happy that Senator Cruz is in the US, screwing with the US government instead of there messing with theirs.

@ianfreeman7995 4 жыл бұрын

Be warned, this train breaks down on a regular basis. Always good to have a backup plan :-)

@falcon4548 Жыл бұрын

😯

@flycubfly 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the guy at 7:46 standing at the tunnel entrance .

@almeggs3247 7 жыл бұрын

We need to bring back windows that open!

@kathleenhager755 7 жыл бұрын

al meggs The video I saw the train did all the passengers were waving❤️❤️

@kathleenhager755 7 жыл бұрын

al meggs God's glory❤️❤️

@kathleenhager755 7 жыл бұрын

What a great job❤️

@kathleenhager755 7 жыл бұрын

I'd have to take a Xanax and wyd those wheels, I'd have to wear earplugs lol, such beauty. I'd like to go in the summertime!

@Seany527 6 жыл бұрын

Is it better to sit on the right or left side of the train, specifically for scenic pictures?

@dwarvenmoray 5 жыл бұрын

You can always look both ways.

@pamsimonson5500 5 жыл бұрын

If the train in Alaska makes money why wouldn't a good updated train in the other 48 states?

@user-dy3zs2gi9k 5 жыл бұрын

Did anybody notce the face in the mountain starting at 1:21?

@usrnameusername223 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah,looks like a face of a baby

@bdninjajessore8224 8 жыл бұрын

@pamsimonson5500 5 жыл бұрын

In 2015 the high speed rail in China made over a billion dollars

@kevincoslett655 8 жыл бұрын

Who is that guy at 7:45 ??

@tominator3 8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Coslett Can't believe I never noticed him before! Looks like a fairly dangerous place to be

@georgecataulin9953 8 жыл бұрын

What the heck is doing there? And how did he get there? Amazing and crazy!

@charlielynne7550 7 жыл бұрын

He waved at you as you rode by, Crazy he is there with no gloves, he went there to get out of the way of the train? Was there any houses at all around there?

@carterbarsoom374 6 жыл бұрын

He's part of the video...

@SuperWorstEver 6 жыл бұрын

I believe his name is John

@steffenrosmus1864 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a cruise Ship "Terrorist" uses an environmentally friendly transport system. Ask the people around the world living in harbours who were visited by up to 8 cruise ships a day what they think. Skagway on cruise ship days is horrible thanks that it was a bit quiter the last 3 month

@danielmalone4446 2 жыл бұрын

Is that graffiti or advertisements? I cant really tell

@channahsismoxz7231 4 жыл бұрын

Doing this excursion in July on our 7 day Alaskan Celebrity cruise. Both me and the hubs chose an excursion and he chose this one. Not something I'm looking forward to. I don't like the bridges or riding on the edge of a mountain. Really. Also I thought you could have cocktails on this ride? Looks like I'm gonna be bored.

@nogokdisini 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for my countrymen for the vandalism. What a shame.

@ericaolsen6040 6 жыл бұрын

wheres the dang price

@douglasharrislane2748 5 жыл бұрын

$149 2-3/4 hr ride

@susanbesancon3487 5 жыл бұрын

@@douglasharrislane2748 I believe around $236 per person.

@lazoputz3514 7 жыл бұрын

Who is the creep who allowed all those signs and posters painted right onto the rocks at the station, right at the beginning? Personally, I would arm him with a toothbrush and make him spend the rest of his life scrubbing them off.