A Train Odyssey 2, Part 3: AMTRAK Empire Builder
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Published 2018-07-30
Part 1 was the longest train video I had posted up that time, at just under 3 hours, and Part 2 come in somewhat shorter than that. I assumed that Part 3 would be the shortest, since my previous Empire Builder video was not all that long; however, that trip had been in the winter when days were quite short and sunlight was in short supply....a lot of good stuff went unseen due to darkness. But this time most of the good stuff WAS visible and therefore more video was taken. And then there was the fact that the previously unseen areas included the beautiful Columbia River and the areas around Glacier National Park, and that good scenery limited how much I could just 'leave on the cutting room floor' (although I DID take a lot of time and was tighter with my editing than usual). So anyway, this video clocks in at just under 4 hours!
All Comments (21)
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As a 62 year old Aussie I did 9 days and 6000 miles by Amtrak coach class over 6 weeks solo travelling these routes and on to Washington DC and New York.... loved every minute of of it... highly recommended.. particularly Denver to Salt Lake City... I would stop of in Flagstaff, Santa Fe, Denver, Reno, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, etc spend a week, rent a car and then get on the train again..... coming back to do the southern states :).. you yanks have a very special tourist asset... high speed trains are not scenic... they are too fast
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Hi from Johannesburg in South Africa, I thank you warmly for taking me across America to places I have no hope in hell of ever seeing. Your commentary and presentation are excellent and I truly felt I was with you on your cross-country odysseys which, truth be told, I wish I WAS able to experience. I think Amtrak is wonderful and I hope budgets stretch to smoothing the rail lines in places, especially when one is trying to sleep. Thank you for your hard work, passion and appreciation of the one of the world's great services. I must say, having travelled China's high-speed trains on a few occasions, I wish you'd do the same in America. Imagine doing the routes you have just done at 300km/h. I'm looking forward to more of your journeys...goodbye and good luck.
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Always remember, when traveling by sleeping car, tip your car attendant, I had the same attendant for 3 trips. They don't forget. They will take care of you.
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Everyone who watches this needs to consider writing their member of Congress and expressing their support of Amtrak, and asking that Amtrak be fully funded. America should always have a strong passenger rail system. I support a dedicated trust fund to be established, similar to the trust funds that benefit the interstate highways and commercial aviation. Supporting Amtrak in this manner is a matter of basic fairness.
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YouTuuba, You inspired me to book the Amtrak vacation package called the Northern Experience. I go out to the west coast on the Empire Builder....down to Emeryville on the Coast Starlight, and back to Chicago on the Zephyr.....going all roomette on all the trains. Can't wait.
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I've never seen that AmTrak Line before. Matter of fact, I've never seen that part of Montana and I've lived here most of my life. Thanks.
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that gps idea is great, I love maps, and am frequently lost these days.
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You Tube is a new experiencia for me and great to can travelling this way. Thank you from Chile.
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153:20 "The Flying Train!". Definitely one of my all-time favorite youtuuba commentaries. Thanks for everything!
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The Portland, OR station is gorgeous inside & out! The interior reminds me a bit of the main hall inside Union Station in Chicago.
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I watched the entire trip. It was wonderfully enjoyable. Thank you for doing this.
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My home town is St. Cloud Mn. Haven't lived there for 40 years but still have relatives there and visit quite often. I actually grew up three blocks east of the train station. As young kids we used to walk these very tracks picking up coal that the Northern Pacific steam locomotives left behind. I too remember driving on Hwy 10 watching the trains pass. My great aunt owned a restaurant in the small town of Rice which is also mentioned. Many memories brought back with this video. Thanks for doing this.
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I truly enjoy your videos, the amount of detail that you present are far superior to most other train videos on youtube. Amtrack needs to worry about their paying customer's satisfaction and less to the amount of executive compensation, the higher-up's probability fly to their endless meetings. Too many bureaucrats and not enough workers as with most government entities. Again thank you for the ride along and see our great country, Thank you...
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"Big Sky" says it all! Thanks for taking the time to capture and share such beautiful scenes of America.
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Just finished "A Train Odyssey 2" and want to say THANK YOU for the enjoyable trip ! Reminiscent of my own trips out toward Seattle in the early 60's via the Great Northern Empire Builder with my mom and dad.
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I don't know why, but I watched one video, and havnt stopped watching these for about 3 days now. relaxing and made me want to build some cool train maps on city skylines. even enjoyed the calculator video. havnt seem them all yet but sure I will get there π
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Just listening to you speak I thought you were a VERY intelligent person, but when you told us what you do for a living, now I KNOW it. Your narration is deep, and very detailed. Thanks for your videos. I love trains but my family prefers to fly because of the time involved. My last train was the silver meteor to Disney world in 1978 where they let you hang out the windows between cars and take pictures. I had a BLAST. Dont think they allow you to do that anymore.......
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I like your train videos, in particular, your commentary, which many people who upload similar videos don't bother to provide.
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Just finished watching this 3rd in series, really enjoying "traveling" with you. Love the trip, scenery, various people from my home.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful train journey videos. I always feel like I'm along on the trip.
