Excellent video. I have traveled by train many times before, but if I hadn`t you gave a good look at what it`s like, and that would have made me want to try it. Good job.
Nice video and all, gives Amtrak a very positive look as it should be given (when the service is good, mind you). Sometimes you have to accept that there'll be some onboard staff that wont be the happiest folks in the world, but 98% of the time you'll have excellent service provided.
I love looking at everyone's Amtrak videos. Thanks for joing in! Come check mine out when you have time. I've been on that Texas Eagle a couple of times and loved it both times. Did not make a video of it then, however. Boo. Other trips yes but yours brings me memories. Thanks again.
Ok sweet!! Thnx! Now another quick one at the begging you said you can check in your luggage or place it on a shelf? So how does the luggage handling work??
@abrahamortega5 I thiink you can check two bags and they'll throw those under the train (not literally but you know what I mean). You can put your carry on on the shelves or if you travel light and don't have bags to check just carry one on.
@abrahamortega5 Checked baggage goes inside the baggage car which is located behind the locomotives on every long distance Amtrak train. Once arriving at your destination your luggage is taken off the train and put inside the station where you'll be able to retrieve it there. I highly suggest bringing your luggage on the train if you are a sleeping car passenger, as you can leave it on the lower level of your car and it is easy to access when need be. If you are going coach, room might be tight.
hey gabe, quick question, im boarding an amtrak train tomorrow night and was wondering, do they let you bring food on board? my friends don't have white castle were they are from and yeah.. let me kno thnx!
Thank you for making a video about the amtrak train. I have been curious as to what it was like to ride the train as well as seeing what it looks like on the inside. I've never rode a train before so it'll be my first when I fly over to cali to visit a friend! thanks so much! :)
@gabrielochoav The longest possible route to do in one ride is the Texas Eagle from Chicago to Los Angeles by going south through Texas then heading west and staying close to the Mexican border. It's a full 64 hours!
Thanks for the vid! Train newbie and friends travelling for first time about 7 hrs by AMTRACK to DC for first time. We used to drive or fly but nowadays everyone is cost aware so we booked train tics. None of us have ever seen the inside of our train ride so thanks for the vid bro! hey is it byob?
@GR8PHD Thanks man. It is byob by the way. I saw people with coolers walking around drinking. Wish I knew that before I took my trip. Have a good one.
Wow that is Lovely - Our trains here in the UK are small squashed and rather uncomfortable however compared to India where they hang on the outside of the trains and often fall off the UK trains are beutiful ;)
This was really helpful :) I'm going from California to D.C. and back, taking the zephyr and the capitol limited so it's going to be a looooong ride! I was wondering about the baggage, you answered that. I was wondering about the windows, you answered that. I couldn't get a good idea of the aisle width and general space on their website, you showed that. Now I feel prepared :)
i would just like to say THANK YOU for finally providing me with the proper visual information i'd been searching for. i leave tomorrow and you have definitely helped me anticipate what is to come. i look forward to my ride much more now. :)
Excellent video. I have traveled by train many times before, but if I hadn`t you gave a good look at what it`s like, and that would have made me want to try it. Good job.
blc48183 4 weeks ago
@blc48183 Thanks, I appreciate that.
gabrielochoav 4 weeks ago
Looks like a nice way to travel.
VulcherHead 1 month ago
Nice video and all, gives Amtrak a very positive look as it should be given (when the service is good, mind you). Sometimes you have to accept that there'll be some onboard staff that wont be the happiest folks in the world, but 98% of the time you'll have excellent service provided.
SF3751 1 month ago
I love looking at everyone's Amtrak videos. Thanks for joing in! Come check mine out when you have time. I've been on that Texas Eagle a couple of times and loved it both times. Did not make a video of it then, however. Boo. Other trips yes but yours brings me memories. Thanks again.
tijuanagringo 2 months ago
Can I bring my suitcase to my seat with me?
JackFoster13 2 months ago
@JackFoster13 I guess it just depends on how big it is. I had a back pack full of snacks with me the whole time.
gabrielochoav 2 months ago
Ok sweet!! Thnx! Now another quick one at the begging you said you can check in your luggage or place it on a shelf? So how does the luggage handling work??
abrahamortega5 3 months ago
@abrahamortega5 I thiink you can check two bags and they'll throw those under the train (not literally but you know what I mean). You can put your carry on on the shelves or if you travel light and don't have bags to check just carry one on.
gabrielochoav 2 months ago
@abrahamortega5 Checked baggage goes inside the baggage car which is located behind the locomotives on every long distance Amtrak train. Once arriving at your destination your luggage is taken off the train and put inside the station where you'll be able to retrieve it there. I highly suggest bringing your luggage on the train if you are a sleeping car passenger, as you can leave it on the lower level of your car and it is easy to access when need be. If you are going coach, room might be tight.
SF3751 1 month ago
hey gabe, quick question, im boarding an amtrak train tomorrow night and was wondering, do they let you bring food on board? my friends don't have white castle were they are from and yeah.. let me kno thnx!
abrahamortega5 3 months ago
@abrahamortega5 Yeah they do actually. I saw people taking ice chests full of beer, hint hint. If I had only known.
gabrielochoav 3 months ago
This is really informative. Thank you for making this video.
vjohns158 3 months ago
Thank you for making a video about the amtrak train. I have been curious as to what it was like to ride the train as well as seeing what it looks like on the inside. I've never rode a train before so it'll be my first when I fly over to cali to visit a friend! thanks so much! :)
unoreria 3 months ago
Did anyone else think that he said "Hi, I'm gay" at the beginning? lol it took me a second to realize he said "Gabe"
Laratora 3 months ago 2
@Laratora No Lara, nobody thought that. ;P
gabrielochoav 3 months ago
Very nice! I have ridden Amtrak's California Zephyr lots of times round trip between Reno, Nevada and Chicago, Illinois in a sleeper. its a fun trip.
CoastStarlight11 3 months ago
Nice job with this video. I worked on Amtrak for a number of years, I worked in the cafe car and a couple other jobs. Best way to see the USA..
goodeye03 4 months ago
@goodeye03 Thanks man. It was a scenic ride.
gabrielochoav 4 months ago
thanks Gabriel, i am travelling Fla. to NY, 23 hours trip, next week on the "Silver Meteor", and I appreciate all the info I can get.
g9yx1s 4 months ago
@g9yx1s Glad I could help.
gabrielochoav 4 months ago
Mine was a whole 35 Hours SAS to Chicago
metroliner89 8 months ago
Mine was a whole 35 hours SAS to WAS
metroliner89 8 months ago
@metroliner89 Now that's a long ride.
gabrielochoav 8 months ago
@gabrielochoav Yeah... It was fun though!
metroliner89 8 months ago
@gabrielochoav The longest possible route to do in one ride is the Texas Eagle from Chicago to Los Angeles by going south through Texas then heading west and staying close to the Mexican border. It's a full 64 hours!
rbjplay13 6 months ago
@rbjplay13 I hope you had a roomette. : ) I'd like to ride across the U.S. someday.
gabrielochoav 6 months ago
@gabrielochoav i know someone who was on a train ride for 3 days
wampaAWESOMEsauce 5 months ago
Thanks for the vid! Train newbie and friends travelling for first time about 7 hrs by AMTRACK to DC for first time. We used to drive or fly but nowadays everyone is cost aware so we booked train tics. None of us have ever seen the inside of our train ride so thanks for the vid bro! hey is it byob?
GR8PHD 9 months ago
@GR8PHD Thanks man. It is byob by the way. I saw people with coolers walking around drinking. Wish I knew that before I took my trip. Have a good one.
gabrielochoav 9 months ago
Wow that is Lovely - Our trains here in the UK are small squashed and rather uncomfortable however compared to India where they hang on the outside of the trains and often fall off the UK trains are beutiful ;)
dilwich123 10 months ago
@dilwich123 Thanks. Someday I'll get over there and ride one of these beautiful trians in the UK.
gabrielochoav 10 months ago
Enjoy your trip, stay warm.
gabrielochoav 1 year ago
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TaL0n82 1 year ago
Thanx for the info. Although my trip is going to be twice as long from Philly through Chicago on to Dallas.
TaL0n82 1 year ago
Thanks, Glad I could help.
gabrielochoav 1 year ago
This was really helpful :) I'm going from California to D.C. and back, taking the zephyr and the capitol limited so it's going to be a looooong ride! I was wondering about the baggage, you answered that. I was wondering about the windows, you answered that. I couldn't get a good idea of the aisle width and general space on their website, you showed that. Now I feel prepared :)
echopraxialex 1 year ago
thank you great video
LTF85199 1 year ago
i would just like to say THANK YOU for finally providing me with the proper visual information i'd been searching for. i leave tomorrow and you have definitely helped me anticipate what is to come. i look forward to my ride much more now. :)
JOEYnoJUSTU22 1 year ago 5
@JOEYnoJUSTU22 Thanks, I really appreciate that.
gabrielochoav 1 year ago
i traveled from miami to washington in an amtrak train. it was a bit boring but interesting :D
30hours
srfedecape 1 year ago
Dude.. i have a question.. are there any windows that open in that train?
OwalTec 1 year ago
@OwalTec No. They are sealed and only opened in case of emergency.
gabrielochoav 1 year ago