52 Hours on Train Across America in a Sleeper Car!

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Komentáře • 271

  • @DownieLive
    @DownieLive Před rokem +71

    Such a fun way to travel! Glad you got to do this with your daughter. I love traveling with family. Cheers!

  • @frenchy5487
    @frenchy5487 Před rokem +58

    I’m 20 and whenever my family (12 people) go on vacation we always take the train. You meet so many people and see so many things you otherwise wouldn’t. But I will say if you’re going longer than a day a sleeper car is a MUST

  • @pokineusz3501
    @pokineusz3501 Před rokem +130

    being a European and watching you exploring the magical insights of a train is like watching tribal people visiting a sushi bar for the first time :D

    • @toootankhamooon
      @toootankhamooon Před rokem +5

      😂 emotional damage 😂

    • @goosegg8683
      @goosegg8683 Před rokem +1

      Being tribal people is so good, pure happiness 😊

    • @abhinavd_lol
      @abhinavd_lol Před rokem +2

      yeah same dude, I’m an Indian and I’m travelling in these kinds of trains for like the past 20-25 years

    • @dron2336
      @dron2336 Před rokem

      As a fellow European, I can confirm. I must admit our trains are much better than that shown in this video.

    • @danielros7798
      @danielros7798 Před rokem

      yes but then a very bad version of passenger trains. Amtrak is just so horrible compared to European trains

  • @HansMilling
    @HansMilling Před rokem +40

    I went from Denmark to Rome (Italy) in 1994 as a school trip. It was a 37 hour train ride, mostly due to the many stops and like yours that other/faster trains had to pass so on to a side track waiting and then moving again. Especially the Alps was a beautiful sight. For two days after the trip, I had the sound and motion of the train in my body, it was very strange. Very beautiful video that shows the ever changing landscape in America. You should do the same trip in Europe, that would be awesome.

  • @ScottWallace5
    @ScottWallace5 Před rokem +17

    Great father/daughter trip video! I think everyone should ride a train at least once in their lifetime. Truly a great and relaxing experience!

  • @Tully3674
    @Tully3674 Před rokem +23

    IMO< having taken Amtrak a few times between Colorado, Arizona and California, my biggest gripe is the lack of general maintenance on the trains. Your video confirms what I've experienced. It's the little things that make the difference in a pleasurable trip vs a tolerant trip.

  • @pidnar9308
    @pidnar9308 Před rokem +6

    @20:32 the expression on London's face reminded me of my childhood
    I used to hate my parents when they say "waaaake-uuuup, time for school"
    But when they say "today we are taking you to your grandparents, you have to skip school for 2 days", they become my best friends for those 2 days 😃😂

  • @mholtebeck
    @mholtebeck Před rokem +3

    The coolest part of this trip is watching you with your daughter one-on-one for 50 hours. I was about her age the first time that I was one-on-one with my dad for an extended time, and it was huge in my life. One on one time (no sibling, no spouse) after 12 is so critical.

  • @slidewaze
    @slidewaze Před rokem +7

    I do enjoy your videos but this was even more fun than usual!
    Thank you for letting us live vicariously through your camera lens.

  • @BayareaXotics
    @BayareaXotics Před rokem +4

    Keep it up Dan I love your videos and entertainment ! The people of Colorado not afraid to show it!

  • @Deckyllama21
    @Deckyllama21 Před rokem +2

    I live in Eagle Colorado witch is 23 minutes away from Glenwood springs. When I saw that you stopped there I felt so happy to share our beautiful home with you

  • @justinerodriguez1388
    @justinerodriguez1388 Před rokem +4

    Loved this video. I really enjoy watching videos you do with London. 🥰

  • @6bLM8
    @6bLM8 Před rokem +5

    was so wholesome how the guy said "mom I made it! I'm on TV!!" haha

  • @catanddog6975
    @catanddog6975 Před rokem +5

    That is one of the best videos you have ever made!👍🏼

  • @banshee1133
    @banshee1133 Před rokem +3

    1:44 lol. The subtitle said "London's father"

  • @Sirens1003
    @Sirens1003 Před rokem +1

    As a Railfan, I was waiting for videos like this to emerge on this channel. Glad you guys enjoyed it!

  • @banshee1133
    @banshee1133 Před rokem +5

    London has grown so much

  • @thatguydylan314
    @thatguydylan314 Před rokem +10

    That looks like the train ride of dreams, the west coast is beautiful! Much prefer mountains and desert to plains and farmland out here in Illinois

    • @thatguydylan314
      @thatguydylan314 Před 6 měsíci

      Now I've lived out here in California for 5 months...and I do not miss the farmland!

  • @jimbolia1234
    @jimbolia1234 Před rokem +1

    Hey! You're in my neck of the woods! Hope you like the cold SF bay area breeze. Love the contents that you make on the main and the family channels, wishing you and your crew nothing but continued success.

  • @TrainiacTed
    @TrainiacTed Před rokem +2

    Over the summer I rode the Zepher, you guys had the same conductor for the first part of the ride. There is a room bigger that sleeps 4, 2 Adults and 2 Children. The appetizers are not to good but everything else is ok, my favorite foods were, The French toast, the Mac and Cheese, and the Rigatoni. Nice video!

  • @tonyparisio4021
    @tonyparisio4021 Před rokem

    I love this video! I always wondered about doing this sort of a trip. Thank you!

  • @dexdavd
    @dexdavd Před rokem

    the fact that LONDON was with u this time, 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻. Jst love watching her grow up from ababy LONDON to were she is now!

  • @GrimesFinds
    @GrimesFinds Před rokem +1

    Lol the mooning ... thought that went out in the 90s or maybe that's just when I stopped doing it 😂

  • @FireCracker3240
    @FireCracker3240 Před rokem

    I've never been this early. Ever. I love train travel videos, so I'm excited!

  • @jimaviation444
    @jimaviation444 Před rokem +4

    I like the entire trip that you guys made it to SF! And also did you guys made to 'Vegas? Love the content! Keep it up!

  • @ClayKickersOutdoors
    @ClayKickersOutdoors Před rokem +1

    What a journey, amazing video!

  • @MikeThaiger
    @MikeThaiger Před rokem

    Love that new Swedish hat you been wearing for a couple of vids. Love your family and wish you all the best for the new year from Sweden 🤗

  • @gavineisen3597
    @gavineisen3597 Před rokem

    I think it’s so cool how special the Mississippi was to y’all. I live near Baton Rouge, Louisiana and cross the Mississippi all the time.

  • @BostonRules1
    @BostonRules1 Před rokem +1

    I took Amtrak on the Northeastern from DC to Richmond then Richmond back to Connecticut for a friends wedding in 2018. It was really nice having the views and relatively easy. Although I personally like the freedom of driving, it was good to not have to worry about traffic

  • @mr_jake.y8348
    @mr_jake.y8348 Před rokem

    Mr Dan you have some awesome kids. Love your channel keep up the good work.

  • @Deckyllama21
    @Deckyllama21 Před rokem +2

    In fact it is called Grand junction because there is a junction between the Colorado and Arkansas River. But it continues to be the Colorado going through Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California

  • @bagnome
    @bagnome Před rokem +2

    The Mississippi is wide like that pretty much all the way down. That's why the first bridge across is was such a big deal. Before you had to ride a ferry or raft across.

  • @ZacharyBuhler
    @ZacharyBuhler Před rokem +2

    I feel like it was a missed opportunity to not put a black censor bar on the dog’s bare bottom as well 😂

  • @GrimesFinds
    @GrimesFinds Před rokem +1

    Very cool. We have talked about doing this many times because I'm afraid to fly .

    • @Panagiotis_P
      @Panagiotis_P Před rokem

      Well though technically planes are many times safer than car so if you consider that there ain't a reason to be scared

  • @marynguyen2669
    @marynguyen2669 Před rokem +1

    London definitely needs to make it on more episodes. She’s too cute!

  • @jfpiv
    @jfpiv Před rokem +1

    We've crossed the country in both kinds of sleeper rooms for years. The smaller room does actually have a toilet that folds open.

  • @itzrowz
    @itzrowz Před rokem +2

    Wow thats such a nice experience for sure its worth 2,500 dollars I take Brightline from Miami usually but this is a whole different experience

  • @N0N0111
    @N0N0111 Před rokem

    Dad and London do always the best trips 12/10

  • @Ratyz1
    @Ratyz1 Před rokem

    Great video as always

  • @Soren0
    @Soren0 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome! Also, Ottumwa is close to where I live, how cool.

  • @isabelapastoriza9920
    @isabelapastoriza9920 Před rokem

    Welcome to San Fran! Hope I get to see you!

  • @michaelarnold7698
    @michaelarnold7698 Před 6 měsíci

    The next Robert Plant! You go man. Really enjoyed your video.

  • @surfntrucks
    @surfntrucks Před rokem +1

    I think you missed an opportunity to make What’s Inside videos with London while she was the same age as Lincoln. Lincoln is growing up and is busy with sports and school. He can always come back when he is not busy but you should make more content with London.

  • @DoubleCTech
    @DoubleCTech Před rokem +1

    I probably wouldn’t use the train for transport but I would love to go on it for the experience. Even if most of it is lack luster. At least the beautiful landscapes make up for it.

    • @nashorn9745
      @nashorn9745 Před rokem

      Amtrak is just to slow here were I live the train is overthinking everything on the road at 120mph. The train brings you to the center of town no problem parking plus you can do work on the train. And don’t have to drive.

  • @beltrams
    @beltrams Před rokem +2

    In the older, "Heritage" car fleet that Amtrak used to use on the East Coast up to maybe 25 years ago, not only the showers but the toilets as well dumped right onto the tracks. There used to be a sign in the bathrooms asking people not to flush while the train was at a station.

    • @southaussiegarbo2054
      @southaussiegarbo2054 Před rokem

      Lol 😂

    • @nashorn9745
      @nashorn9745 Před rokem

      Go to France and this is still a thing and if you look at the track in a train station it’s full of toilet paper.

    • @chrisdobrowolski2783
      @chrisdobrowolski2783 Před 4 měsíci

      There still is a sign in the bathroom that says prohibited to use the restroom when train is at the station.

  • @Daniel-uj1nu
    @Daniel-uj1nu Před rokem +1

    Incredible 💯

  • @jasonfoster7403
    @jasonfoster7403 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely brilliant review. Still laughing at all the bare bums, haha

    • @chrisdobrowolski2783
      @chrisdobrowolski2783 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Look it up on google, called Moon River, tradition on the Zephyr maybe not during winter time though.

  • @slimcatandme
    @slimcatandme Před rokem

    Awesome trip ❤️

  • @carterwheeler7910
    @carterwheeler7910 Před rokem

    i love this video so so so muck thank you for making it

  • @banshee1133
    @banshee1133 Před rokem +1

    You should've pranked Leslie. London calling her saying she got left by the train. Lol

  • @oliverwilson6904
    @oliverwilson6904 Před rokem +1

    The Timelapse of the guy making the bed made me think of Casey Neistats plane videos, Great job

  • @kobyschechter8163
    @kobyschechter8163 Před rokem

    As someone who lives along the Northeast Corridor I take Amtrak whenever I go to Washington DC. Super convenient and far less stressful and CHEAPER than flying. A flight from New York to Washington DC is an hour or less and I don’t want to have to go through security for an hour long flight. From New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station is 3 hours and 30 minutes. There’s no meals on the Northeast Regional trains so you have to bring your own food. They do have cafe cars where you can buy coffee and snacks.

  • @icebergplayz
    @icebergplayz Před rokem +1

    Sick!!! I really want to ride on a sleeper.

  • @jadian0460
    @jadian0460 Před rokem +1

    13:50 The reason you can’t see anything in the night is: because the lights in the train are on your eyes can not get used to the dark

  • @MDTASHA0926
    @MDTASHA0926 Před rokem

    I took this train back on sept 1st from Chicago to Emeryville. I was only able to do the roomette but it was also me. Wait until you get to western Nebraska.

  • @dannydanny9875
    @dannydanny9875 Před rokem

    Welcome to CZcams, London! 😀

  • @vivaanuttamchandani6992

    I love your videos ❤❤❤

  • @KidYo
    @KidYo Před rokem

    Great video

  • @spxncxraviation
    @spxncxraviation Před rokem

    @WHAT'S INSIDE? FAMILY love the videos you guys, keep it up

  • @Lando_P1
    @Lando_P1 Před rokem +1

    I’m jealous! I’ve gone across Britain on a train but not the US.

  • @THEBACKSTER
    @THEBACKSTER Před rokem

    Took a train from Harrisburg, Pa to Philadelphia, Pa when I was 10 or 11. I've been a Pa resident all my life, but man you fall asleep so easily though

  • @DIAMONDONDEMAND
    @DIAMONDONDEMAND Před rokem

    I rode the Texas Eagle and it was much better in all categories. Food was excellent and fresh. Service was amazing. Delays are normal and ours was only 3 hours

  • @pi-sx3mb
    @pi-sx3mb Před rokem +1

    That is the decades-old model of sleeper car. In my experience they are really beat up. The newer rolling stock they are in the process of replacing these with is supposedly much nicer.

  • @carolinebray82
    @carolinebray82 Před rokem +1

    I took the train w my mom when I was 15 and it was amazing I wouldn't of omitted it then, but I do now! And loved it, from Denver Colorado to San Fran, what a trip! Welcome back any time to Colorado inside family !! W out the 🐻 butts bahaha! Why do people do that 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @EBaker0129
    @EBaker0129 Před rokem

    The blueberry cheese cake rocks!!!

  • @dragonbros.7229
    @dragonbros.7229 Před rokem

    the tow truck joke was funny

  • @zwendynesen5780
    @zwendynesen5780 Před rokem +3

    I haven't seen London in a while

  • @Krakkel
    @Krakkel Před rokem +2

    You should try the Rocky Mountaineer

  • @____admin
    @____admin Před rokem +1

    Haven’t visited this channel since 2017

  • @JoniG
    @JoniG Před rokem

    just awesome.

  • @pbstarwars9596
    @pbstarwars9596 Před rokem

    I stayed in a similar sleeper room when my family and I took the auto train from Maryland to Florida to visit some family that live in Florida.

  • @moneybankgray
    @moneybankgray Před rokem

    OML The bums thing is so dang funny

  • @TheBenghaziRabbit
    @TheBenghaziRabbit Před rokem +1

    ah good ole Amtrak.

  • @jared6238
    @jared6238 Před rokem

    His daughter is beautiful! I've only ever seen lincoln.

  • @ryanmez
    @ryanmez Před rokem

    Hey Dan, I just did the sleeper from NYC to Chicago and that was 24 hours. also Made a YT Vid, IT's an adventure at first for sure. But Bless you for such a long trip with your Daughter. Gotta Ask though, Would you do it again??? LOL

  • @chrishoyt3032
    @chrishoyt3032 Před rokem

    You should do the Coast Starlight....same if not better views from Seattle to LA

  • @ItsJaden1
    @ItsJaden1 Před rokem

    That's amazing

  • @zeusfitter007
    @zeusfitter007 Před rokem

    Come to India and try such trains here. More lively and fun. Clean if you spend the right amount.

  • @katerinawidmer
    @katerinawidmer Před rokem

    Wow how awesome was that

  • @zwendynesen5780
    @zwendynesen5780 Před rokem +2

    It looks fun

  • @Styx75506
    @Styx75506 Před rokem

    Great just great

  • @teslameccano9046
    @teslameccano9046 Před rokem +1

    When will the what’s inside backpack be back in stock

  • @kaisbigmagic6562
    @kaisbigmagic6562 Před rokem +1

    Bear season not bear butts😂🤣

  • @j_c771
    @j_c771 Před rokem

    You have to visit Europe the trains here are way more modern: silent (electrical), bigger windows, cheaper, more flexibility,...

  • @luxon4
    @luxon4 Před rokem +1

    man $2500 for a 50 hour trip vs like a 200$ 3 hour plane ride, and the train has gov subsidies too. starting to understand why high speed rails never took off in the US

  • @gradysbarber
    @gradysbarber Před rokem

    I wish rail travel was more common in the US compared to Europe.

  • @kimphillips5162
    @kimphillips5162 Před rokem

    When a train goes by the conductor goes outside to watch the train go by to make sure there is nothing wrong with the train going by such as stuck brakes or anything hanging off the train.

  • @daveedmonds9717
    @daveedmonds9717 Před rokem +1

    5:38 Take heed to that

  • @thestimp1
    @thestimp1 Před rokem

    "yahoo" how dare you sir!

  • @joannabaran-glazer9267
    @joannabaran-glazer9267 Před rokem +1

    If you go to Chicago again You should go to bridgeview it is a Pretty cool town You should come visit bridgeview I live here In Chicago Bridgeview IL

  • @thomastevis8655
    @thomastevis8655 Před rokem

    Awesome videos sorry I’m so late

  • @MGEE8572
    @MGEE8572 Před rokem

    When i saw the broken table I said 'Fix it Dan' but then I remembered you don't fix things you break things.

  • @DevonMopiedmont1143
    @DevonMopiedmont1143 Před rokem

    If you booked a plane ticket expecting to make a few hour connection with a multi day train and miss that is on you 😂

  • @davidmccoyjr8147
    @davidmccoyjr8147 Před 5 měsíci

    Emeryville,California. Where Pixar Animation Studios is located.😉

  • @inderpreetsinghdhillon5284

    In India u can get 5 star train roon in just 700 dollar and u get a king size bed and full meal pack breakfast , lunch , dinner

  • @mjfreespirit
    @mjfreespirit Před rokem

    You should take Lincoln on the Empire Builder this winter.

  • @sportsmaster15
    @sportsmaster15 Před rokem

    Cool

  • @billreal76
    @billreal76 Před rokem

    Did y'all feel a relief when you set foot on solid ground after the moving and rolling train?

  • @ronangupta
    @ronangupta Před rokem

    12 HOURS AGO I THOUGHT THIS WAS 2 YEARS AGO!😂😂

  • @applebeliever6157
    @applebeliever6157 Před rokem

    There's more luxuries in Japanese resort trains, but this is great.