Amtrak Pennsylvanian / Harrisburg To Pittsburgh - My First Amtrak Experience Part 1
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- A dream of mine finally came true in 202. I finally take my first Amtrak trip. Being that this is my first time, I took a trip across the state to not only experience my first Amtrak ride, but to see a different part of the state. In this part 1 video we will see us board the train at the Harrisburg, Pa train station, share some info & views, and then un-board at Pittsburgh's Union Station. Part 2 will be the return trip, but before that happens, the following videos will showcase Pittsburgh, Pa. Enjoy
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This is on my bucket list.
Very Cool!
Sir, thanks again for these videos. I finally got to go on the Pennsylvanian late last year with my wife and it was a beautiful experience. The scenery was amazing and the ride itself was relaxing and reinvigorating. These are some of the best seats I've ever experienced on mass transit in our 5 hour trip not once did I feel sore or like I was ready for it to end. Hats off to our car attendant who was chatty, likeable and helpful. Thank you for your video which allowed me to ride like I'd been doing it for years because I knew what to expect. Heck, I'm back here watching your video because I miss the trip! Will certainly do another one on our next vacation.
Thanks so much and glad you had an enjoyable trip.
My first was the Silver Meteor! Awesome!!!♥️♥️♥️
Awesome ride JP video
My first amtrak ride was from buffalo NY to Syracuse NY. Had lots of fun.
neat ♡♡
Thanks love the train ride i really enjoyed watching the video can wait to see the next one👍
Thanks for sharing, Jay. Brought back pleasant memories are traveling to and from college (Altoona to Latrobe) in the 1960s. Latrobe has a beautiful old historic station. Altoona's old station was razed many years ago with a minimal replacement in terms of character and space. The trip around the curve was always exciting.
Awesome video and I'm excited to see the return trip and your answer of "Will you ride it again?" I have been considering taking the train from Kingston, AZ to Richmond, VA of coarse it would be in a bedroom car since it's a 4 day trip. I loved the seeing the towns and scenery on the way. Thank-you for sharing your first leg of the trip. Looking forward to seeing Pittsburg and your experience.
Great job looking forward to part two.
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You encountered two historical sites. Leaving Harrisburg you crossed the Susquehanna on the Rockville Bridge. The longest stone arch bridge still in use!
Hi JP, I enjoyed your trip to Pittsburgh! Be sure to visit the Duquesne Incline for great views of the 3 rivers.
As a veteran of many 36 hour marathon train trips to Montana from Ohio, I can say that you really nailed it! YES! From the food to the hang-on-tight when you're walking the aisles, you were spot on. We are actually taking the Empire Builder yet again this summer to visit my dad and family in Montana. I'm SO HAPPY that you finally experienced Amtrak first hand! 😁🥳 Welcome aboard!!
The Empire Builder is one I'm considering for a long distance trip. Do you book a Roomette or go coach?
@@JPVideos81 I've always gone coach, the roomettes were out of my price range! They run Superliners west of Chicago. I've always found the coaches to be roomy with lots of leg room. Not sure now because of covid restrictions, but in normal times they also have a lounge car that is basically all glass and you have amazing views! I highly recommend taking the Empire Builder in the summer....the highlight is when you get to western Montana and the train follows the southern edge of Glacier National Park. The views are spectacular!! It travels along the side of the mountains, there is a horseshoe curve 😁 and the beautiful middle fork of the Flathead river is below and visible..I've seen grizzly bear and elk there. And it runs under lots of snowsheds, so that is very cool (avalanche dangers are not a thing back east). If you choose, you can detrain at a couple of stops at Glacier and spend a couple of days there. The train arrives in the Glacier area in the evening, so if you want to see the mountains and the park, summer is the time to go. It's farther north and doesn't get dark until 10p. You just have to keep in mind that it's a looong ride, and i.do spend time standing downstairs in coach watching out the window and stretching my legs. These are normally long trains, lots of cars. Because of the height of the Superliners...16ft tall..you will have to hang on when you walk, or you may end up in someone's lap 😄. They do check your baggage if you desire in Chicago, or you can bring it with you and just store it on the lower level of your coach car for easy access. Never had any issue with anyone messing with the baggage. There is so much more I could tell you, but I will say absolutely go for it!! It is the ride of a lifetime!
WE ❤️ AMTRAK
Thanks you and Have a great time. 👍 awesome views and I've been though PA, but in a simi. Love riding train when I get the chance.
I just loved that train station, you boarded on! Beautiful wood work! And loved the play train, that u can turn on. It did look like yours.
I was 18 yrs. Old in 1978 when I got to have my first train ride. From Ohio to Virginia Beach, VA. What a ball! LOVED IT!
YOU HAVE TO BEEN AT THE KNEES A LITTLE, WHEN YOU WALK ON TRAINS. Just like on boats. Did you figure that out? Someone tell you. You said that you had a hard time. Try that next time.
Thank you, once again, for such a fun trip!
Oh yeah!
In the Cincinnati train station if someone stands in one corner and other person goes clear over to the other side in its corner. They can hear each other
& talk to each other! Dome! Fun place in there.
The walking will take some practice, but I did better on the way home haha
Great ride, have gone out to Harrisburg by Amtrak a few times, did the route all the way to Pittsburgh once. Very scenic, glad you finally got aboard the Pennsylvanian!
Its a great local route
I enjoyed watching you ride the train JP my mother and I used to take the train from Southern California to Omaha, Nebraska. But now my balance is so bad I don’t know if it be safe for me on the train I don’t need to fall. Thank you for showing us JP Jill and Lily
That was awesome I would love to ride a train
Good to see You Jill and and Lili happy and relaxed and making a video together 💙 Looking forward to part 2👍
A true let's catch a train. Tfs. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Yes!
Thanks for taking us along. Enjoy your stay. Be well.
JP, really loved and enjoyed your video! Beautiful scenery!
What a fun surprise . After a tiring shopping trip with Dana it was great to be able to sit , relax and take a train ride with y'all. i love passenger trains. My only trip on one was from S.Ga. to Wash. D.C.on our class trip...lots of fun. I know you enjoyed your trip . Love the music you chose . Looking forward to the videos of your visit and your return trip : }
Glad you were able to unwind on our train ride. Hope it didnt rock you to sleep haha
@@JPVideos81 ....'bout did ! LOL
Nice, nice video! Imagine this ride in mid-October, during the peak of the fall foliage.
Stop in Lancaster, pick me up lol
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Please! I'd love 2 ride the Pennsylvanian to Pittsburgh! Send me a ticket! Lol
Very nice and relaxing 😌. I’d totally prefer this over driving that far or even flying. Seems like a good deal too 👍🏻
You summed it up. Affordable and relaxing with amazing views.
I really enjoyed your train video👍👍😊😊🚂🚂
Thanks laura
So Happy for you! Glad to see you, Jill, & Lili taking a family vacation. I could see the excitement on your face even with your mask on! I really enjoyed watching out the window. So relaxing. I would be ok with the hotdog, however full dining experience would be amazing. Did I say how happy I was for you! Thanks for taking me with. Just Incredible❣🥰
I couldn't tell if you are happy for me... haha jk. It was a great first experience that definitely left me grinning most of the time.
Nice ride. I've always wanted to travel by Amtrak. So far the longest train ride I've been on was the steam train on the Western Maryland Scenic RR.
It's a great way to travel
I’m going on a 21 hour trip from Harrisburg to Jacksonville Florida
Hi JP. Looking forward to the Video!
But I just wanted to say it's been a long time since I've seen a proper Parking Meter!!! Used to get a lot of them in Africa where I lived for many, many years but here in the UK not a single one in the 22 years I've been back!
Right, back to the video!
Very nice train ride and love the scenery, you’re headed to my hometown of Pittsburgh! Can’t wait to watch the other videos!
This was so nice and relaxing! I was seven yrs old when I last took a train with my mother back to her hometown Mansfield Massachusetts! Thank you Jay for bringing back a warm and fuzzy memory. ❤️
Amazing!!! THIS is one adventure even I, (a major scaredy cat) can do! Thank you for this experience!!!😊😃😉😎💙💙💙
I think anyone would love it 💙
This is so exciting🤗
Im taking the same train tomorrow! From Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. Your video def helped me to feel more comfortable. Its been 11 years since the last time i was on amtrak.😅
Enjoy your trip
That was enjoyable. I did get dizzy at times and the sun blinded my vision, but that's my eye troubles. Thank you for sharing!
Nice relaxing video. I loved the shots out the window. My only experience with AMTRAK was going to New Haven, CT to see a Bob Dylan concert in 1975.
It's interesting to see how remote some of the areas are and can only be seen by rail.
Oh boy! This is a real good video! I too always wanted to ride Amtrak! I hope to one day take a trip from St. Louis, Mo. To Chicago, Illinois! My Shirley is from there and has an older brother who lives off Lake Shore Drive. This made my rainy day a happy experience Jay!!!! Loved it!!! Can't wait for part II!
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I hope to do a longer trip in the future.
Just go do it! You just go buy a ticket and go. If you have a place to stay in Chicago then you can take the L to wherever is closest to your final destination.
Hi JP I just got through this one sorry took a few days..so worth it, I've only been on one major train journey that was in Australia going from Sydney to the deep out back, think it took like 11-14 hours,.this reminded me of that adventure. The scenery you shared was fantastic I saw really old farm houses and that huge train yard in Alterdon? Big yard..glad you took us along for the ride thank you..the photo at the end of the train station inside looked amazing with with beautiful timber features..
No worries my friend. There's lots to see from the rails that is often hard or impossible to see from car or plane. Going through the massive train yards is incredible.
@@JPVideos81 +I was definitely most impressed I hope your stay and return trip was just as exciting if not more mate
Ya little face he loving it x
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aww fun time. I use to ride Amtrack between CLE, Pittsburgh and Philly a number of times during college. I experienced horseshoe curve a few times.
Definitely a fun and enjoyable time
JP this is a wonderful video. I am enjoying riding along with you and seeing the sights with your video. I have rode on this train a couple of times, and it is very relaxing. The food is very good. Thank you for taking us along. You all have a blessed day.
I love riding Amtrak, trains are one of my favorite forms of transportation! Great video JP! Enjoyed it!
I love riding Amtrak. We took Amtrak as a family to Harrisburg PA when my son was getting married in Duncannon, PA. We also took the Amtrak to Raleigh, NC when my brother was getting married. We can even take the Amtrak into the State of Maine to Saco, Maine. It is such a wonderful ride and I can't wait to travel again in the future by Amtrak. We traveled from Boston, Massachusetts through New York City and many places along the way. I have many photos on my FB I can share of our trips. :)
Congrats on taking your first train trip!!! I've ridden Amtrak before but only shorter distances (usually Princeton Junction to NYC). I enjoyed this video for so many reasons - super cool to see the GG1 in Harrisburg, you got to ride behind the same type of Genesis locomotive that I own in N scale, loved getting to ride through so many spots you've filmed at before, loved Horseshoe Curve, and just loved hearing your experience of taking a longer trip with them. $42 for a single traveler is an excellent deal for that distance. It probably costs that just in tolls on the PA Turnpike now. It is a shame that that other train blocked so much of your view of Horseshoe Curve. That would've been the time to be the rail fan instead of the passenger there. Hopefully you got to see more on the return trip. Looking forward to that video, but also your videos of Pittsburgh. I've been there a few short times, but would love to explore the city more.
So glad you enjoyed it. 42 bucks for round trip was a deal we couldn't pass up. The upcoming videos will be just as entertaining. Nice coincidence that you have the same locomotive.
So Kool!! I went on a train from Indiana to Wyoming when I was 4 yrs old.. That was first time I saw little cone paper cups at a water cooler thing lol. I Dont remember much. Enjoy Jay, What a blast
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Amazing video JP thank you once again it was nice to see you and your family relaxing and also yourself enjoying what you love to do the most can't wait for part two take care of JP see you soon
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Thank you for taking us along with you. It was quite enjoyable. I haven’t been on a train since I was 8. We went to Canada. I remember bits and pieces. What I do remember, I liked. I’d definitely go on another train ride. I have a feeling you’d do it again. Have a good time on your vacation.
Amtrak is a lot nicer than I remember. You are right about the private room. I took the train from Penn Station to Columbia SC years ago. I don’t know if what I had was a roomette, but it had a couch that folded into a bed and a toilet and sink. Great for the 16 hour ride. I also took Metroliner service between Washington and New York. That train could hit 100 miles and hour. Take it from me you didn’t want to be in the bathroom when that thing swung into a curve! Glad you guys had fun.
Gonna take some practice walking the aisles on curves at higher speeds lol
I like the Pennsylvanian. it has a fantastic on-time record.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your travels on Amtrak!! I love riding the rails!! 🚈🚋🚋🚃
What an amazing experience! definitely a cooler option than driving the insane turnpike to Pitt. 🚂💨
It could of taken twice as long and I'd still enjoy it because.... it's a train!
Oh and I also wanted to add a JP love the sound of the music very soothing relaxing inspectionally with the views and makes a hand in hand perfect way that you did everything thank you once again JP
Neat video!! Love those GG1’S! Glad you enjoyed your first Amtrak trip! They had a deal in late November of last year so I booked a trip from Philadelphia to DC, DC to Pittsburgh on the Capitol Limited, then Pittsburgh back to Philly on the Pennsylvanian. All for $110. The down side was only getting a few hours of sleep in Pittsburgh, but would do it again. Thanks for your observations on your first trip, looking forward to your next video. Sorry you had that freight blocking your view on Horseshoe Curve!
I hope to do longer trips in the future.
Thanks for the video and your comments. I have ridden this train several times as well as the old Broadway Ltd. To Chicago when Amtrak still ran that train. Although the train is on Norfolk Southern tracks every time I have ridden it they have done a good job trying to keep the train on time. You mentioned the train was late arriving Harrisburg so the train most likely missed it’s assigned spot in the NS schedule. So I feel they did a great job keeping your train from not loosing more time on the way to Pittsburgh. By the way that is also most likely reason your view of Horseshoe Curve was blocked. Even going back to the old days of PRR and Penn Central dispatchers did as much as possible to see the view from a passenger train was not blocked by a passing freight train. I hope you had better luck on your return trip.
A trip this past February went much better and I arrived in Pittsburgh 30 minutes early. There are proposed plans to make a dedicated line from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh so that Amtrak won't have to share NS lines.
Yay Pittsburgh! 😊 The skyline is lovely at night. The Union Station dome is a sight! I've taken the Greyhound in/out of the Harrisburg station back in the day but never seen all that good stuff inside you showed.
The station Rotunda is amazing at night. Lots of Pittsburgh content coming your way.
THANK God you made it on the train cool my first train ride with you and your family..... wow it's really moving through some beautiful looking country side of Pennsylvania......how did Jill and Lilly like the train ride .. .....Latrobe PA is where Mister Rodgers and his family is from .....
I have been on amtreck a few times lots of fun
Awesome video JP! Great to see all the things from the perspective of the train! This was a exciting trip! Thanks for bringing us along! I'm ready for part 2!
I cant wait to share more videos from this trip
Thank for making this video it helped me a lot I’m talking a train from Philadelphia to Greenberg and it my first time and I’m a little nervous
They take care of everything and it's an enjoyable trip. I'll be on it again next month.
Glad to see you finally took a trip on Amtrak! I have traveled up and down the East Coast on Amtrak! From Massachusetts to Florida and back to Massachusetts! I loved traveling on Amtrak! Waiting for episode 2!
I've been on the subway growing up on NYC The Metro train to Connecticut ,the LIRR and the Strasburg RR but sadly never been on an Amtrak train yet. Thank you for making us feel like family and allowing us to come along with yours!
I'm jealous of all the lines you've ridden
That was a very enjoyable video. 👍👍👍Nice to see you could make it a family trip, but they don't seem 100% sold on riding the trails. The Harrisburg station is like stepping back in time. Really beautiful. I had wanted to take Amtrak to either Washington DC or NYC. I was going to take the Accela down and take the regular back to compare the two. But then COVID had to happen. I still would like to do that, but l think l will wait until things get back to more normal.
That would make for an interesting trip
aww hi lily
I have yet to experience a train ride of any kind, the kiddy train at the amusement parks don't count (lol), so in the meantime I will live vicariously through you. Anxiously awaiting Pt. 2!!
Kiddie trains are fun too!
I'm glad you did this! Not only was it interesting but you were obviously having fun and that was the best part LOL!
Loads of fun. So much so, that I'm looking into further trips.
This is so exciting! How fun for you guys to be able to take this trip! It looks so relaxing and the scenery so nice! Loved watching all of it and as always your photos are so beautiful! I am looking forward to the next video! Thank you so much JP!
Thanks so much ☺
I would love to travel by train around the Blue Ridge Mtns. There is a train in North Georgia but I have never been there. My son would love it since he is into trains as much as I am. Thank you for taking me on this trip. I enjoyed being there with you and family. Looking forward to part 2.
Back in July of 2020 I was at Harrisburg Amtrak Station to railfan. Didn't get any Amtrak but I did get three NS Trains, two were racing. Nice video!
NS passed by the station several times when I was there.
Harrisburg is a clean HUB. This a fun and historical ride.
Very cool! I Rode Amtrak in 2015 from Philly to VA it was awesome! Had to go scration to take a bus to Philly. Alot of stops in the Baltimore/DC area! I want to do it again sometime!
It's certainly a unique experience and nice way to travel.
Awesome Jay! So glad that you are doing this, it's not as bad as some people say it is. Relaxing, and if you got the time, not bad at all. Still different from European train experiences I've had. Very cool that you've included Jill and Lili on your adventure 👍✌
As a train lover, it's hard not to enjoy it. Overall its a great, relaxing and fun way of traveling.
thanks for sharing this Jp I have ride AmTrak Before and they are pretty cool there a small one in my town i have seen that Stain train yesterday it was pretty cool seen it moving.
When's the last time you rode it?
@@JPVideos81 the last time I ride one was back in 2016 a trip to Chicago
I’m so excited for you, JP! I haven’t watched the video yet but saw the title and had to write this first. I know I’ve mentioned this before but Amtrak has been a staple of long distance travel up and down the East and Southern Eastern Coast in my family for years. Growing up in NY State and visiting SC every summer and then moving to SC many years later and many years later as an adult traveling from SC to FL to visit family. My last Amtrak ride was in 2016 in FL (where I now live) when I visited family again have so many great memories as a pre-teen, teen, and adult being an Amtrak passenger. I’m glad you’ve gotten to experience being a passenger. I can’t wait to watch.
Thanks Tara
Enjoyed the ride, the inside of the train looked very nice and clean. Very quiet sounding. Thank you for sharing and bringing us along.
A fun ride! Thanks for taking us with you!
I was about 22 or 23 when my Mom and I went for a train ride for our one and only time! It was only about a 45 minute ride and then it was a bus ride back! It was an experience, but not near as nice as this!
Wow.... thanks for sharing this on your Channel. That was amazing . I want to do that sometime in the future my nearest station is at Lancaster pa
I highly recommend it
Fun video, Jay. I've taken the Acela from Philly to DC a couple of times on business, but have really been thinking of taking the train to Raleigh, NC to visit my best friend. Pretty long trip. Can't wait for your return trip to see what your thoughts are. Nice to see Jill and Lily. Stay safe! ❤️☮️
These old stations, the ones that have been maintained and restored, are really quite beautiful.
Just the most relaxing trip from beginning to end, so mesmerizing and a hot dog to boot! Glad to see your wonderful family enjoying the trip with you and glad to hear their input as well. Your editing was just so smooth and seamless you did a Great job on this one for sure! So looking forward to the next Amtrak ride with you all!! 🚄 🚅
It was the perfect little mid week get away and traveling by train was just an incredible experience.
I just came back from the future, and your answer is yes, you'll take Amtrak again.
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Beautifully filmed!
I have always wanted to do a trip like this and now you've given me a first-hand experience. You guys have so much beauty and heritage in your state too. Thank you so much for this change. I loved it! And seeing you guys together was an added bonus.
I felt like I made the video a bit too long, but wanted to capture and share as much as I could for my first experience. Glad you enjoyed it.
I ride that train quite often...Love it. I am planning a ride to the west coast and back in the near future, Will have a roomette for that. Been riding trains since the early 60s because Dad got free passes because he worked for the PRR, Penn Central, and finally Conrail. Enjoy your visit...check out Station Square and by all means, the Mt. Washington incline. I'm from back in that area but live in Hershey now.
Be on the lookout for upcoming videos
Fantastic voyage sir. Throughly enjoyed the time. Hello to your family. Love the background music. Hint of led zeppelin hang man. Thanks again. Will watch again. Have run. 👍👎😎
So cool man! I heard that Amtrak funding is getting expanded. Didnt know Amtrak ran across PA like that! You should take a vacation and ride the Amtrak across the country! Out west is beautiful!
I'm definitely considering it.
I really enjoyed the train trip, reminds me of train journey's I been on in the past, shame about the freight train bring in the way at Horseshoe Curve , hopefully see on the way back.
The terminal in Harrisburg was very pretty and looked historical in some areas.I think you should take a train ride when the foliage is Lush and green because Pennsylvania is so pretty.Anyway this looks like fun and I can tell you really enjoyed it.I enjoyed it very much and wish I could take a train ride.
One great thing about riding when I did was being able to see all the old ruins and unique things hiding in the woods. A summer ride may be in order though.
@@JPVideos81 yes that is true .
Definitely would do it. I love to ride to FL inside of the long drive. My wife is not getting on a plane so that would be a great way to get somewhere. I would love the ride.
I prefer it over plane, even though its much longer.
I am surprised at the price. If I remember correctly in 1964 when I was traveling from Chicago to Upper Sandusky Ohio the price of a round trip was $24 - $25 for the 300 mile trip.
Back in the 80's my parents took Amtrack from MI to Ca. They loved it! and of course was way cheaper back then
Im so happy for you that you finally got to take a ride on Amtrak. i love train travel. The shaking and difficulty walking the aisle are all part of the fun. Looking forward to part 2/
Ahh...love this. Took my kids to Union Station in DC (from NC) many years ago. Fun
I was so excited to get on the train. i guess I had the best seat. Scenery, good commentary and it was a smooth ride 😀 Wishing you all a lovely time. Is there any chance you would be able to visit Steam town this year?
Steamtown is open, but not much going on there yet. No trains running and only limited access to the grounds/buildings.
@@JPVideos81 Thank you Jay.
love the picture of Pittsburgh!
That place used to be the ok carral back in the 70s
Have a rolling rock while going through Latrobe
Neat I’m from Pittsburgh!!!
Lots of Pittsburgh content coming out soon