Since I was 5 years old I’ve always wanted to ride a train and you get to ride with me! Comment below if you LOVE trains and if have rode Amtrak before!
Right?! this dude is wholesome as hell. I took the train from Chicago to New Orleans after my grandmother insisted because that is how she travelled from Chicago to her grandparents farm wayyyy down in Mississippi. It was one of the best travel experiences that I have had. Also was so cool to experience what my grandmother had experienced 60 plus years later.
I know this was posted 4 years ago and you may not see it but your attitude, personality, and excitement for a train is so wholesome and amazing! Makes me smile from ear to ear just by seeing how happy you are!
DownieLive ohhh bro! I’m so ready to travel with ya in a few days. It’s going to be an epic experience. Imma bring all the snacks. 😂 See you in Chicago!
@@WillEdmond and DownieLIve you are so positive and enjoyable to watch..have never been on a train and thinking of this one from Atlanta to New Orleans... bit of a stay at homer so a bit uneasy after watching other reviews until I got to yours...taking a drive from New England to Atlanta and want to experience a train ride from there to New Orleans for a few days.. what do you think?
Hey Mr. Edmond. Awesome video. My name is Alan Schechter I am an Amtrak Employee out of Seattle Washington. You did a great job highlighting the train. The Amtrak Crescent is a beautiful run from New Orleans Louisiana to New York City and Pennsylvania Station. I currently work Amtrak Empire Builder between Seattle Washington and Chicago Illinois. I am a Lead Service Attendant and look forward to seeing you someday on one of our Amtrak Trains!!!!!!
"The reason why you're watching this video is because [train-related things]" I'm actually here because the algorithm gods blessed me yet again, and I ain't mad 😀
I don’t understand why you’re not at a 1 mil subscribers. Top quality content. Been a subbie since 5k. I love trains! kinda a vibe. You can get a lot of work done. And you can walk and stretch your legs.
My homies! We are going to get there eventually. I appreciate you showing so much support and LOVE. I love trains and this was a dream come true. And yes, you can get a lot of work done. I did!
You are so positive and optimistic, I’m planning my three week trip across your wonderful country next year. No better way to actually see a country than travel through it. Best wishes from the U.K. 🇬🇧
I'm glad someone else gets so excited when they get ready to ride the train. He's like a little kid, and so am I. I turn 50 in February, and I still smile ear-to-ear.
Hey Jessica! You are going to love it. You could get through a lot of books, write your goals and dreams, some trains have WiFi too. I appreciate you for supporting and watching!
We took the Crescent from Atlanta to New Orleans back in 2016. It was relaxing, comfortable, and the 12+ hour ride didn't seem half as long. I remember thinking to myself, "THIS is the ONLY way to travel!" Go Amtrak!
Will, your video is really well thought-out and well edited. Thanks for posting it. I am curious, though, wondering why so many people really hate riding Amtrak and write really bad reviews of it, especially on TripAdvisor. I think they approach it with the wrong attitude. It's not the Uptown Hilton, or first class flying. It's a train, with bumps and stops and slow pace and sometimes forcing you to do without things like hot water or working toilets! If you can get yourself into the pace and put up with the inconveniences, it sounds like the way to go. I rode cross country in the days far before Amtrak came along, and still have fond memories, like a full turkey dinner in August in a dining car with white linen tablecloths! Thanks again and keep havin' fun. I have subscribed.
I agree. Most people approach it with a bad attitude. We live in a society where people want everything fast and quick. Amtrak isn't that. You are suppose to relax and enjoy the scenery and the small hiccups that sometimes comes with train travel. If I'm delayed, it dIdn't matter to me on a train because I've planned time for a delay just in case. You had an awesome experience back in the day as well. Glad you are following the journey. Thanks again.
Will, We enjoyed your excitement taking your first train. Since retirement we have had time to take the Empire Builder to Seattle, Edmonds a suburb. A great trip. The wife saw elk on the mountain side going through Glacier National Park. The scenery was beyond belief, except for the plain states. Flat but still beautiful. Oh BTW wave when you go through Fargo to our friends there. We have recently taken the City of New Orleans to New Orleans. Stayed for 2 days then on the Sunset Limited to San Antonio stayed for 2 days and finished up on the Texas Eagle to Chicago. What a trip!!! We hope you get time to see the Aquarium when your in New Orleans. And if you are a WW2 buff make sure you catch the action at WW2 museum. Thanks for sharing.
Tom G Thanks for watching T and WOW you’ve had a amazing journey as well. Just finished the Empire Route 48 hours ago. Hope you stay around and watch that one as well.
Growing up I used to ride Amtrak from NYC to Savannah all the time. Which as a kid was super fun but as an adult, I only have the patience to ride to DC lol. I think it’s great for weekend trips to nearby states.
Wish I had known you were in B’ham! We used to catch Amtrak’s $20 round trip specials from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans all the time. I’ve even taken the Crescent to my former home, NYC. Gonna take the Coast Starlight from LA TO Seattle one of these days!
11:49 actually on trains that travel through the whole night, they do dim the lights! (They probably didn't turn the lights down on your ride because you were arriving at the last stop soon.) Love the video and your enthusiasm! Can't wait to take this ride for myself
Thanks Will. I was glad to see your recent video of the Crescent. I recently learned that dining service had been discontinued on the Crescent and other East coast routes in September, 2019. I was glad to see you still had access to the Cafe car. We're planning a trip this fall on the Crescent from Gainesville, GA to New Orleans and from there to San Antonio on the Sunset. I'm still trying to decide if having the Roomette as opposed to a Coach seat is worth it and I think it is since there will be two of us. You did a great job on this project and it helped me a lot.
Yehh you made it to new orleans. This made me so happy. So happy you got to fulfill your childhood dream too! And the conversation with the trails and rails guide was cool. Can't wait to plan a trip soon and follow more of your Amtrak adventures.
Wow.... 4 years later and I'm just now seeing your vid??? You bring along a lot of enthusiasm. Great vid. Fun to watch. I subscribed to your channel so I won't go another 4 years again.
Going on my first trip to the US in 20 years this December and I'm taking an Amtrak train with my wife to go visit my brother. I've been watching loads of Amtrak videos to know what to expect and Will, your enthusiasm is amazing. You're making me even more excited than I already was!
Hello Will!! Your so cute with your excitement!!!! I know the feeling! First time I got on an Amtrak train I was sooooo excited!! And when we started rolling I could not believe how smooth and quite it was...., then as we continued the slight motion of the train was exciting!!! I had lunch n the dining car and it was really good!! Then the observation car was exciting too!! Then last..... the wonderful people you meet and talk to!! Great video and I did subscribe!😊👍🏻 hope to see you soon!!! Bye for now! Kathy Washington State
The gentleman who explained the situation with Superliner equipment being unable to go through the Hudson River tunnels is correct. They are too big. However, NJ Transit's Bombardier-made bi-level cars were designed to be able to fit into the tunnels, so while Amtrak can't run Superliners into NY Penn Station, NJ Transit does run bi-level trains into PSNY. Another problem for the Superliners is that they only have doors capable of serving low platforms. Penn Station only has high platforms.
I think they will be resolving this issue in the upcoming revamp of Penn and the accesses thereto. But I want to remember that it something like a ten year phased project.
I've travelling on Amtrak train even before Amtrak merged private Railroad Company for over 52 years. I hopped once or twice a year acrossing in any part of USA as I love it and no matter if the train is delays or on time because trains travel is a blast with a wonderful socially different people from all over the world and a beauty by looking a view passing to different areas too.
Wow! Kenneth you’ve witnessed all the changes and you’re right it’s one of the best ways to travel. I enjoyed looking at the landscape and seeing the small towns.
Great video Will! Love your enthusiasm. The Crescent is one of the Amtrak routes I haven’t travelled, but after watching this I’m committed to making it happen. Thanks again and safe travels! There truly is something about a train.
This a route that I’ve always to do. Washington DC to New Orleans. Thanks for posting. It’s great to see Amtraks Crescent and the single level cars on the East Coast
Great video! Lots of good info. They do bring the lights down in the evening, but not til later. I looooove trains. I took the Seattle-LA Coast Starlight (I think it was called) in coach and really enjoyed it, despite the lack of a bed. The chairs fold lean back quite a ways and if you use your luggage as a foot rest you can get mostly horizontal. I love watching the landscape roll by, love the quiet meditative quality. Bring a book and just chill - low stress, lovely views, quiet and way more comfortable than flying. Oh, and the rocking is not nauseating, like boats. Just gentle rocking 😴😛
Just watched this a second time. What a great video. One of the best Amtrak videos because of Wills great presentation style enthusiasm and friendly fun personality
Will, you are too infectiously enthusiastic. I mentioned on Will's train vid, I travelled around the USA via Amtrak. This video of your is so exemplary of my experience exploring the offerings on the train and the people you meet. Conversations are plenty. Your ride with Mike is not to be missed. I only do train now. The only downer going by train is the long layovers for some connecting trains, especially going through Chicago and New Orleans! Great video!!!!!
My grandmother used to ply the Crescent back in the era when it plied up the Atlanta and West Point to Atlanta, then switched to Southern Railways for her trips to South Carolina. My kindergarten class rode it to West Point. Thanks for bringing back some precious memories.
Fellow rail enthusiast, here, and a new subbie. I enjoyed your vlog so much, from the thorough content to your vivacious spirit and humor. That was so cool when you waltzed right up into the sleeper car. I remember, back in November, I was on an East Coast Amtrak train and we were on a smoking break/fresh-air break at Albany, and across the platform was a train waiting in the station and headed for Chicago. I was so excited that the conductor of that train gave me a private tour of the sleeping car. I was sitting down, spinning around (as you did in your vid) -- oh man, so much room! I can't wait to do my first overnight train: Empire Builder, for sure. I plan to do my trip via Amtrak Vacations; after riding across the Midwest to the Pacific, there's a motorcoach to Vancouver (from Seattle, I think), and then from Vancouver to Toronto by VIA Rail Canada. But I also want to ride the Crescent because you showed us how cool it is, AND I've got to see New Orleans!!! Thank you for the excellent adventure by rail on Amtrak!
I've recently started taking train excursions. I've traveled on the "Lake Shore Limited", "Southwest Chief", "Coast Starlight" and the "Silver Meteor". All have been great. I will be taking the "Empire Builder" in April '23.
Will, loved your video! We have traveled from New Orleans to Chicago. And from San Antonio to Chicago. We live in the Chicago area so we are blessed with many options for train travel. Our next trip.....Seattle to Chicago.😊 Thanks for all your enthusiasm! Hopefully more people will explore the joy of train travel. ✅
New subscriber here! I absolutely LOVE your enthusiasm! I've been an Amtrak fanatic for over 30 years. I refuse to fly. I STILL feel the same way about train rides. 😊😊💞💞
Train rider for decades here. Your video is refreshingly good. Thanks. I advise you to take the Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles and back. Fantastic trip. The Zephyr is great for scenery as well.
I'm actually taking a train for the first time in a day! I'm so excited, and watching your video just made me even more excited. Love your personality, it shines through.👍
You are adorable, your enthusiasm is infectious. I too have always wanted to travel by train. I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago and what a shame that I haven't taken advantage of Amtrak's services. I'll seriously consider it now, thank you for your tour. Travel well, be safe, and continue finding joy.
This looked like so much fun! I took a train trip with my mom & great aunts when I was about 3, lol. Of course I don’t remember that adventure, but my mom says she’ll never forget it - I was a handful 🤣 I really enjoyed the conversations with the other passengers. I’m going to have to book an Amtrak trip.
Such a great experience traveling the country - trains. Back in high school I made the trip from San Bernardino to St Louis, Mo. Since then I've taken day trips to San Diego. Need to do it again as its been years ago.
8 months later I see it but I fall in love with your video I repeat it, the truth is I liked your trip. The stretch at the station in Alabama reminded me of when I sleep awful and my back always hurts.
Dude you made me smile the whole vid! I’m moving to Tennessee n taking my daughter and I e driven from Washington Alabama n Florida but I can’t cause of injuries etc, so it’s either plane or train…. Yep ya should be a Amtrak salesman! I’m SOLD! Yeah and lil ladybug is 5 now, so I’m pretty sure she’s gunna smile as much as you👊🙌💯
Came across your channel after seeing you on DownieLive across America. Your videos are great and you’re full of life! Love the energy and enthusiasm you have. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
Sorry if you already done it -- maybe even done a video about it -- but New Orleans to LA (the Sunset Limited) !!! Do it! We live in Houston, so we started there -- and there are possibilities, I think, from Chicago to San Antonio where some of the cars on that train join up with the train coming from New Orleans to continue on to LA. The station in SA is near the Alamodome and the station in LA is awesome (we've all seen it it TV shows and /or Movies) -- and it's in a cool part of LA from which to start a journey around ALL there is to see and experience there ! AND, I very much enjoy your videos -- I've only just "found" you (watching videos about Ashevillle, NC). You're energy is very positive -- love it!
Great video! Brought back many memories from my first train ride, also on the Crescent, from Atlanta to New Orleans. You hit all the key points for someone who’s never traveled via train. Wish I had this video to help set my expectations on my first time.
I always dreamed of it and finally got to do it. I literally just got off the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle 1 hour ago. That video will be our Sunday. Thanks for watching and always supporting.
@@WillEdmond the Empire Builder is what I always rode but from St. Paul to Pennsylvania! With 8 hours to spend in Chicago! It was great! I love seeing people fulfill a dream! I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Just discussing with my mom that I wanted to do a family trip but she's terribly afraid of flying I think I see my next solution thank you so much for posting this thank you so much for having a dream.
Your positive attitude and excitement are infectious! Just about everything I have read about Amtrak has been horrible and negative. This is one of the few positive reviews. Yours is by far the best. I have never rode the train, but I want to try it. I am also in Atlanta and wanted a review from the Atlanta station. I am now excited to try it because of your review. Thank you!
Thanks for the love LaTonya! The train ride from Atlanta to New Orleans is a breeze. And it’s super affordable. I did coach class and only spent $130! With the prices of gas you can’t beat that. Hope you check out my new Amtrak video.
I love your videos most definitely. I dislike traveling on a a plane. This video I will try to travel on Amtrak and give it a shot. Peace and love from East Harlem NYC...
What an incredible video! Thank you so much for making this! I will definitely take the train instead of flying when I go to New York this summer. I live in Florida, so that will be about a full day on the train! Have fun in the Empire Builder! I am looking forward to the video on that!
Will my father worked for Southern Pacific in Arizona. Rode a train recently. Hadn't ridden a train in about 30 years or more. I love train rides. Love your enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing your videos. God bless.
Sir U did an excellent Amtrak presentation! Have done the Houston to New Orleans train ride and enjoyed it immensely. Plan to Amtrak from Houston to California via the sleeper part of the train. The only way to go, when traveling to that Destination!
Kajas thanks for the love! I appreciate it. I enjoy the train so much and I’m glad to hear that you love it the same. I can’t wait to take the California route.
I have been on this train many times i would absolutely recommend the sleeper car because you have a private room basically and you can make the bed if you don’t want to be sitting in the chair the whole time
Will Edmond no problem! I will for sure! LOL if u have a second come by my channel I make vlogs as well! I would love to one day shoot a video with you 😁😁👍
Will Edmond, I have enjoyed all of the videos you have posted re your Amtrak travels. I hope you will do one on of the Coast Starlight (Los Angeles to Seattle - or Seattle to Los Angeles). It has some of the most spectacular ocean views between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo and some amazing mountain view in the northern part of the trip (going through the Cascades, etc). Bedroom is definitely the way to go (if you can afford it). This train also has a business class car. I could go on and on about the pleasures, joys, and wonderful reasons to ride Amtrak but your enthusiasm covers them very well also!!! LOVE your energy. Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us!
@@WillEdmond, let me know when you'll be doing the Coast Starlight route or the Pacific Surfliner route to San Diego. If I can be on the same train, I'll do it. If you're not familiar with the Pacific Surfliner, it's a nice train also. Coach and business class are the only options. Are you familiar with the Los Angeles Union Station? Another one of the old beautiful classic stations.
I did the ride from Atlanta to New Orleans. It was pretty good! The wifi is better than they say. I was able to stream movies. I could have brought my laptop to do homework, but I wanted a break.
I took the San Francisco Zephyr in 1978. DC to Chicago, change in Chicago. 5 nights 4 days. All in coach. I packed 12 books, a blanket and a small pillow with roadrunner on it. Brilliant journey. I was young, so coach was okay. I even washed my hair daily ( oh VANITY!) In the sink, because they had foot pedal control of the sink taps! The SanFrancisco Zephyr route went to places like Ottumwa, IA, but crossed the Great Salt Lake and Cheyenne WY, Sparks instead of Reno, NV. The route ended on Oakland.
Ladawn Warren LaDawn wouldn’t it be cool if we were on the same train trip? Thanks for all the love and support. I definitely fell in love with Amtrak and trains.
Got a 72 hour journey from Portland to voluminous Ohio in august. I’m way to excited to ride the empire builder from Portland to Chicago before getting in the capital limited to Toledo then a greyhound to Columbus. Itl be a long but very enjoyable ride I’d imagine.
OMG! Will, I have been taking the Crescent Train from New York Penn Station to Spartanburg, SC Station since forever. My trip is 13 hours and I have ridden both coach and first class( bedroom). I love taking the train. One note of advice, bring a sweatshirt and a blanket because it’s freezing cold on the train at night no matter which season you’re travelling. I love taking the train. I love your videos. I can’t wait to go on your next train adventure with you.
You should definitely do it! I’m at the station now about to take the Empire Builder across the country. Stick around you’re going to love this one! And yes, the 5 year old me was screaming inside
Who is the one person who thumbed down this video? WIll, this is wonderful content. I foresee this channel taking f2f. You have positive energy and charisma. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Your positive attitude and enthusiasm brighten my day. Fun video to watch. His child like excitement to ride a train was genuine and brought back feelings of childhood love of trains.
Great video Brother Will! I've always loved trains since I was a young boy. I'm now retired and going on my first Amtrak ride with my queen from Mississippi to New Jersey. I can't wait! LOL
Since I was 5 years old I’ve always wanted to ride a train and you get to ride with me! Comment below if you LOVE trains and if have rode Amtrak before!
Will, where did you get your headband?
I got it from the National Civil Rights Center here in Atlanta. You can order from their website too. Thanks for watching!
@@WillEdmond Thank you
My Game Is Honesty no problem
Will Edmond thank you for the inspiration for me to try out train rides!
It filled my heart with joy, to watch how he was so genuinely excited about the entire journey. What an excellent video!
Right?! this dude is wholesome as hell.
I took the train from Chicago to New Orleans after my grandmother insisted because that is how she travelled from Chicago to her grandparents farm wayyyy down in Mississippi. It was one of the best travel experiences that I have had. Also was so cool to experience what my grandmother had experienced 60 plus years later.
I know this was posted 4 years ago and you may not see it but your attitude, personality, and excitement for a train is so wholesome and amazing! Makes me smile from ear to ear just by seeing how happy you are!
Such a positive review, I love it! If I wasn't already subscribed, I'd definitely subscribe again! 😄. See you on the Empire Builder soon, buddy!
DownieLive ohhh bro! I’m so ready to travel with ya in a few days. It’s going to be an epic experience. Imma bring all the snacks. 😂 See you in Chicago!
@@WillEdmond and DownieLIve you are so positive and enjoyable to watch..have never been on a train and thinking of this one from Atlanta to New Orleans... bit of a stay at homer so a bit uneasy after watching other reviews until I got to yours...taking a drive from New England to Atlanta and want to experience a train ride from there to New Orleans for a few days.. what do you think?
Oh yes! The Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle!
Hey Mr. Edmond. Awesome video. My name is Alan Schechter I am an Amtrak Employee out of Seattle Washington. You did a great job highlighting the train. The Amtrak Crescent is a beautiful run from New Orleans Louisiana to New York City and Pennsylvania Station. I currently work Amtrak Empire Builder between Seattle Washington and Chicago Illinois. I am a Lead Service Attendant and look forward to seeing you someday on one of our Amtrak Trains!!!!!!
Hey Alan! Love the trains. My last train video was on the Empire Builder. Thanks for the love.
"The reason why you're watching this video is because [train-related things]"
I'm actually here because the algorithm gods blessed me yet again, and I ain't mad 😀
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Same in 2024. I like this!
I don’t understand why you’re not at a 1 mil subscribers. Top quality content. Been a subbie since 5k. I love trains! kinda a vibe. You can get a lot of work done. And you can walk and stretch your legs.
My homies! We are going to get there eventually. I appreciate you showing so much support and LOVE. I love trains and this was a dream come true. And yes, you can get a lot of work done. I did!
Absolutely agree... I love your positive way on how you bring it and you give a lot of good and useful information.
Trainviking Thanks again! ❤️
TheVargasShow Probably because he is a Vegan.
Peoples KarmaSquad Actually I’ll get there. There’s a lot of influential vegan CZcamsrs.
You are so positive and optimistic, I’m planning my three week trip across your wonderful country next year. No better way to actually see a country than travel through it. Best wishes from the U.K. 🇬🇧
Hey Shawn! Thanks for the love. I really do appreciate you.
30+ years on the railroad 25 as locomotive engineer did my first Amtrak trip at Christmas can't wait to do it again train !
Wow that's a long time. I was only 5 at the time. Thanks for watching AC. Train rides are relaxing.
I'm glad someone else gets so excited when they get ready to ride the train. He's like a little kid, and so am I.
I turn 50 in February, and I still smile ear-to-ear.
Glad you enjoyed and hope you have a great birthday!
@@WillEdmond I did! I took the train from Charlotte to Raleigh for the day, actually. And, as always, I smiled ear-to-ear!
It’s my dream to make a trip on Amtrak through America. Eat good food, write, laugh...
I’m so inspired by you! Thank you 🙏🏾
Hey Jessica! You are going to love it. You could get through a lot of books, write your goals and dreams, some trains have WiFi too. I appreciate you for supporting and watching!
Will Edmond ♥️💯👌🏾
fantastic video brother. Absolutely killed it with this one!
Thanks for the love bro! Man I enjoyed it. When you return let’s do NYC to Miami! What you think?
@@WillEdmond you should try riding the amtrak acela and share it on youtube!!!
Hii
We took the Crescent from Atlanta to New Orleans back in 2016. It was relaxing, comfortable, and the 12+ hour ride didn't seem half as long. I remember thinking to myself, "THIS is the ONLY way to travel!" Go Amtrak!
I took an Amtrak from Charlotte to DC and it was a great experience. A1 transportation method
Corey Jones Thanks for the love bro! Listen, I’m about to be on a train in every country. I’m going to be a train expert. 😂
Will, your video is really well thought-out and well edited. Thanks for posting it. I am curious, though, wondering why so many people really hate riding Amtrak and write really bad reviews of it, especially on TripAdvisor. I think they approach it with the wrong attitude. It's not the Uptown Hilton, or first class flying. It's a train, with bumps and stops and slow pace and sometimes forcing you to do without things like hot water or working toilets! If you can get yourself into the pace and put up with the inconveniences, it sounds like the way to go. I rode cross country in the days far before Amtrak came along, and still have fond memories, like a full turkey dinner in August in a dining car with white linen tablecloths! Thanks again and keep havin' fun. I have subscribed.
I agree. Most people approach it with a bad attitude. We live in a society where people want everything fast and quick. Amtrak isn't that. You are suppose to relax and enjoy the scenery and the small hiccups that sometimes comes with train travel. If I'm delayed, it dIdn't matter to me on a train because I've planned time for a delay just in case. You had an awesome experience back in the day as well. Glad you are following the journey. Thanks again.
Love the enthusiasm Will.
Thanks for the love Alice. Glad you enjoyed it.
Will, We enjoyed your excitement taking your first train. Since retirement we have had time to take the Empire Builder to Seattle, Edmonds a suburb. A great trip. The wife saw elk on the mountain side going through Glacier National Park. The scenery was beyond belief, except for the plain states. Flat but still beautiful. Oh BTW wave when you go through Fargo to our friends there. We have recently taken the City of New Orleans to New Orleans. Stayed for 2 days then on the Sunset Limited to San Antonio stayed for 2 days and finished up on the Texas Eagle to Chicago. What a trip!!! We hope you get time to see the Aquarium when your in New Orleans. And if you are a WW2 buff make sure you catch the action at WW2 museum. Thanks for sharing.
Tom G Thanks for watching T and WOW you’ve had a amazing journey as well. Just finished the Empire Route 48 hours ago. Hope you stay around and watch that one as well.
Growing up I used to ride Amtrak from NYC to Savannah all the time. Which as a kid was super fun but as an adult, I only have the patience to ride to DC lol. I think it’s great for weekend trips to nearby states.
Ha! I understand. I want to take the ride from NYC to Miami soon. That would be an adventure. Taking the Empire Builder in a few days
Even the early travel videos....such a delight to watch, your energy and spirit for travel are delightful!
Thank you!
Wish I had known you were in B’ham! We used to catch Amtrak’s $20 round trip specials from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans all the time. I’ve even taken the Crescent to my former home, NYC. Gonna take the Coast Starlight from LA TO Seattle one of these days!
Hey Sabrina! Glad you are here. Wish our paths would of crossed. My next trip is the Empire and I can’t wait!
Man you have great energy. You should send some of these to the travel channel, you’re a natural!! All the best from Michigan.
Two thumbs up 👍👍
There's that smile again, you had a great time thanks for sharing your adventures.
Another nice video.
Thank you for the love Gigi.
@@WillEdmond
You are welcome. 😎
11:49 actually on trains that travel through the whole night, they do dim the lights! (They probably didn't turn the lights down on your ride because you were arriving at the last stop soon.) Love the video and your enthusiasm! Can't wait to take this ride for myself
Thanks Will. I was glad to see your recent video of the Crescent. I recently learned that dining service had been discontinued on the Crescent and other East coast routes in September, 2019. I was glad to see you still had access to the Cafe car. We're planning a trip this fall on the Crescent from Gainesville, GA to New Orleans and from there to San Antonio on the Sunset. I'm still trying to decide if having the Roomette as opposed to a Coach seat is worth it and I think it is since there will be two of us. You did a great job on this project and it helped me a lot.
Georgia Girl Glad to see a local from Georgia here. Appreciate the words and I’m glad this video helped you out. Enjoy your trip!
@@WillEdmond > I subscribed and can't wait to see other trips. 👍
Yehh you made it to new orleans. This made me so happy. So happy you got to fulfill your childhood dream too! And the conversation with the trails and rails guide was cool. Can't wait to plan a trip soon and follow more of your Amtrak adventures.
You put on a excellent show. I wish I was as happy as you. Makes me envy. Thank you
Wow.... 4 years later and I'm just now seeing your vid??? You bring along a lot of enthusiasm. Great vid. Fun to watch. I subscribed to your channel so I won't go another 4 years again.
I’m so glad you are here man!!
Going on my first trip to the US in 20 years this December and I'm taking an Amtrak train with my wife to go visit my brother. I've been watching loads of Amtrak videos to know what to expect and Will, your enthusiasm is amazing. You're making me even more excited than I already was!
Have fun!
Hello Will!! Your so cute with your excitement!!!! I know the feeling! First time I got on an Amtrak train I was sooooo excited!! And when we started rolling I could not believe how smooth and quite it was...., then as we continued the slight motion of the train was exciting!!! I had lunch n the dining car and it was really good!! Then the observation car was exciting too!! Then last..... the wonderful people you meet and talk to!!
Great video and I did subscribe!😊👍🏻 hope to see you soon!!!
Bye for now!
Kathy
Washington State
Kathy I throughly enjoyed myself and I’m addicted now. It was a smooth ride for sure
The gentleman who explained the situation with Superliner equipment being unable to go through the Hudson River tunnels is correct. They are too big. However, NJ Transit's Bombardier-made bi-level cars were designed to be able to fit into the tunnels, so while Amtrak can't run Superliners into NY Penn Station, NJ Transit does run bi-level trains into PSNY. Another problem for the Superliners is that they only have doors capable of serving low platforms. Penn Station only has high platforms.
Thanks for the info Chris and for watching.
how large are viewliners compared to superliners. i always thought they were the same size lol.
I've heard the same thing but I've also taken double decker from nj to penn station nyc and was wondering how they fit! That explains it
I think they will be resolving this issue in the upcoming revamp of Penn and the accesses thereto. But I want to remember that it something like a ten year phased project.
This was a nice a thorough video of what to expect while traveling on the train
Glad you enjoyed it!!
I've travelling on Amtrak train even before Amtrak merged private Railroad Company for over 52 years. I hopped once or twice a year acrossing in any part of USA as I love it and no matter if the train is delays or on time because trains travel is a blast with a wonderful socially different people from all over the world and a beauty by looking a view passing to different areas too.
Wow! Kenneth you’ve witnessed all the changes and you’re right it’s one of the best ways to travel. I enjoyed looking at the landscape and seeing the small towns.
Great video Will! Love your enthusiasm. The Crescent is one of the Amtrak routes I haven’t travelled, but after watching this I’m committed to making it happen. Thanks again and safe travels! There truly is something about a train.
DAMN YOU LOOK, GOOD FRIEND!
She Really Had A Baby I’m out here using Shea butter and coconut oil. 😂
This a route that I’ve always to do. Washington DC to New Orleans. Thanks for posting. It’s great to see Amtraks Crescent and the single level cars on the East Coast
It was a fun trip and my first time riding. I hope you are able to ride soon Edward.
I did that trip in 2019 very fun you pretty much get a tour of the deep south.
Great video! Lots of good info. They do bring the lights down in the evening, but not til later. I looooove trains. I took the Seattle-LA Coast Starlight (I think it was called) in coach and really enjoyed it, despite the lack of a bed. The chairs fold lean back quite a ways and if you use your luggage as a foot rest you can get mostly horizontal. I love watching the landscape roll by, love the quiet meditative quality. Bring a book and just chill - low stress, lovely views, quiet and way more comfortable than flying. Oh, and the rocking is not nauseating, like boats. Just gentle rocking 😴😛
Just watched this a second time. What a great video. One of the best Amtrak videos because of Wills great presentation style enthusiasm and friendly fun personality
Thanks for watching!!!
Will, you are too infectiously enthusiastic. I mentioned on Will's train vid, I travelled around the USA via Amtrak. This video of your is so exemplary of my experience exploring the offerings on the train and the people you meet. Conversations are plenty. Your ride with Mike is not to be missed. I only do train now. The only downer going by train is the long layovers for some connecting trains, especially going through Chicago and New Orleans! Great video!!!!!
Job! Thanks for the kind words! I enjoyed my ride and I can’t wait to team back up with Mike. Get ready for the Empire Builder!
My grandmother used to ply the Crescent back in the era when it plied up the Atlanta and West Point to Atlanta, then switched to Southern Railways for her trips to South Carolina. My kindergarten class rode it to West Point.
Thanks for bringing back some precious memories.
I also took the Amtrak Crescent to NY one year. The purpose of the trip was less the destination and more the journey.
Fellow rail enthusiast, here, and a new subbie. I enjoyed your vlog so much, from the thorough content to your vivacious spirit and humor. That was so cool when you waltzed right up into the sleeper car. I remember, back in November, I was on an East Coast Amtrak train and we were on a smoking break/fresh-air break at Albany, and across the platform was a train waiting in the station and headed for Chicago. I was so excited that the conductor of that train gave me a private tour of the sleeping car. I was sitting down, spinning around (as you did in your vid) -- oh man, so much room! I can't wait to do my first overnight train: Empire Builder, for sure. I plan to do my trip via Amtrak Vacations; after riding across the Midwest to the Pacific, there's a motorcoach to Vancouver (from Seattle, I think), and then from Vancouver to Toronto by VIA Rail Canada. But I also want to ride the Crescent because you showed us how cool it is, AND I've got to see New Orleans!!! Thank you for the excellent adventure by rail on Amtrak!
Enjoyed your "Happy Track" trip. Your enthusiasm is contagious, so please keep it up. Thanks.
Keep train travel alive!
Amen 🙏🏾
I've recently started taking train excursions. I've traveled on the "Lake Shore Limited", "Southwest Chief", "Coast Starlight" and the "Silver Meteor". All have been great. I will be taking the "Empire Builder" in April '23.
Thanks for sharing!
Will, loved your video! We have traveled from New Orleans to Chicago. And from San Antonio to Chicago. We live in the Chicago area so we are blessed with many options for train travel. Our next trip.....Seattle to Chicago.😊 Thanks for all your enthusiasm! Hopefully more people will explore the joy of train travel. ✅
Stumbled upon this video in my train travel research. Thanks for the great review, it definitely helped in my decision to travel by train or not!
I love your positivity! You deserve so many more views! keep it up!!
New subscriber here! I absolutely LOVE your enthusiasm! I've been an Amtrak fanatic for over 30 years. I refuse to fly. I STILL feel the same way about train rides. 😊😊💞💞
I remember riding the Amtrak to the Grand Canyon when I was younger, I loved ❤️ it and would do it again as an adult.
And when you do it again don’t forget me! I’m coming. 😂😂 Never been to the Grand Canyon. Thanks for watching!
Love, Love, Love your video about Amtrak. Well articulated and love your honesty.
I appreciate the love and thanks for watching!
Train rider for decades here. Your video is refreshingly good. Thanks. I advise you to take the Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles and back. Fantastic trip. The Zephyr is great for scenery as well.
Thanks for watching Linda. I am looking forward to taking the Coast Starlight!
Great video man! I’m so excited for my trip next month.
Thanks my brother. Check out the last two I just made. Those are fun and I give a lot of other tips.
Nice job Will. Keep those rail dreams alive.
I appreciate the support Larry!
I'm actually taking a train for the first time in a day! I'm so excited, and watching your video just made me even more excited. Love your personality, it shines through.👍
Look at my country ass peoples from back home in Birmingham talking to any and everybody like only we know how to do. Love it!
I'm country too!
I love your presentation, Will. You look and act like you've been doing this for years! Great editing, too. Cheers, mate!
Thanks for the love Jeffry. I appreciate you. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Whoooo this is lovely inside the train look nice, and I love how you make friends, whooo outside is beautiful I enjoy watching 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇭🇲🇯🇲
That means a lot! I love talking to people. That’s what train travel is all about.
You are adorable, your enthusiasm is infectious. I too have always wanted to travel by train. I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago and what a shame that I haven't taken advantage of Amtrak's services. I'll seriously consider it now, thank you for your tour. Travel well, be safe, and continue finding joy.
This looked like so much fun! I took a train trip with my mom & great aunts when I was about 3, lol. Of course I don’t remember that adventure, but my mom says she’ll never forget it - I was a handful 🤣 I really enjoyed the conversations with the other passengers. I’m going to have to book an Amtrak trip.
It was definitely a wonderful experience! I love the trains and I’m taking the Empire Builder today. Stay around to catch that one too.
Great video and it looks exciting!! I want to take the train ride up the California coast..
Thanks for watching! I can't wait to ride the Cali coast.
Such a great experience traveling the country - trains. Back in high school I made the trip from San Bernardino to St Louis, Mo. Since then I've taken day trips to San Diego. Need to do it again as its been years ago.
Keith you are right it’s such a great experience to travel by train. I love it! Hop you are able to get on another train soon.
8 months later I see it but I fall in love with your video I repeat it, the truth is I liked your trip. The stretch at the station in Alabama reminded me of when I sleep awful and my back always hurts.
I'm watching!!! Always great to see your uploads!
Rae Hayes there goes my family! Thanks love. Glad you enjoyed it.
This is awesome man! I’ve always wondered if amtrack still ran. Dope video brotha
Cory J Adventures Thanks Cory! It’s a great experience.
Dude you made me smile the whole vid! I’m moving to Tennessee n taking my daughter and I e driven from Washington Alabama n Florida but I can’t cause of injuries etc, so it’s either plane or train…. Yep ya should be a Amtrak salesman! I’m SOLD! Yeah and lil ladybug is 5 now, so I’m pretty sure she’s gunna smile as much as you👊🙌💯
Came across your channel after seeing you on DownieLive across America. Your videos are great and you’re full of life! Love the energy and enthusiasm you have. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you so much!!
Sorry if you already done it -- maybe even done a video about it -- but New Orleans to LA (the Sunset Limited) !!! Do it! We live in Houston, so we started there -- and there are possibilities, I think, from Chicago to San Antonio where some of the cars on that train join up with the train coming from New Orleans to continue on to LA. The station in SA is near the Alamodome and the station in LA is awesome (we've all seen it it TV shows and /or Movies) -- and it's in a cool part of LA from which to start a journey around ALL there is to see and experience there ! AND, I very much enjoy your videos -- I've only just "found" you (watching videos about Ashevillle, NC). You're energy is very positive -- love it!
Great video! Brought back many memories from my first train ride, also on the Crescent, from Atlanta to New Orleans. You hit all the key points for someone who’s never traveled via train. Wish I had this video to help set my expectations on my first time.
thanks for watching bro! Glad you loved it man. See you in Atlanta
I rode Amtrak a lot as a kid but only a few times as an adult. I love it though! Just don't be in a hurry 😆
I always dreamed of it and finally got to do it. I literally just got off the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle 1 hour ago. That video will be our Sunday. Thanks for watching and always supporting.
@@WillEdmond the Empire Builder is what I always rode but from St. Paul to Pennsylvania! With 8 hours to spend in Chicago! It was great! I love seeing people fulfill a dream! I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Meljoyous thank you ❤️
Just discussing with my mom that I wanted to do a family trip but she's terribly afraid of flying I think I see my next solution thank you so much for posting this thank you so much for having a dream.
Your positive attitude and excitement are infectious! Just about everything I have read about Amtrak has been horrible and negative. This is one of the few positive reviews. Yours is by far the best. I have never rode the train, but I want to try it. I am also in Atlanta and wanted a review from the Atlanta station. I am now excited to try it because of your review. Thank you!
Thanks for the love LaTonya! The train ride from Atlanta to New Orleans is a breeze. And it’s super affordable. I did coach class and only spent $130! With the prices of gas you can’t beat that. Hope you check out my new Amtrak video.
I love your videos most definitely. I dislike traveling on a a plane. This video I will try to travel on Amtrak and give it a shot. Peace and love from East Harlem NYC...
Wow! Thanks for the love. I’m going to be traveling by train a lot this year. It’s definitely a wonderful experience
What an incredible video! Thank you so much for making this! I will definitely take the train instead of flying when I go to New York this summer. I live in Florida, so that will be about a full day on the train! Have fun in the Empire Builder! I am looking forward to the video on that!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it and I am ready for the Empire Builder.
This is one of the best train videos I have seen. I love how excited you were!! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Will my father worked for Southern Pacific in Arizona. Rode a train recently. Hadn't ridden a train in about 30 years or more. I love train rides. Love your enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing your videos. God bless.
Sir U did an excellent Amtrak presentation! Have done the Houston to New Orleans train ride and enjoyed it immensely. Plan to Amtrak from Houston to California via the sleeper part of the train. The only way to go, when traveling to that Destination!
Kajas thanks for the love! I appreciate it. I enjoy the train so much and I’m glad to hear that you love it the same. I can’t wait to take the California route.
I have been on this train many times i would absolutely recommend the sleeper car because you have a private room basically and you can make the bed if you don’t want to be sitting in the chair the whole time
This is great! I love how happy you are. We’re thinking about doing this route this year. I’ve never ridden Amtrak either. I’m excited!
Oh man look your excitement, this was great, makes me wanna take a train LOL
Matt Del Videos VLOGS Matt Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it! Get on a train soon. 👌🏿
Will Edmond no problem! I will for sure! LOL if u have a second come by my channel I make vlogs as well! I would love to one day shoot a video with you 😁😁👍
Did anybody notice the last at the end of the video knocked out sleeping in the station lol. She catching some serious zzzzzzz lol. Great video !!
I have watched a LOT of Amtrak videos over the last few days and yours was by far the best! Thanks for sharing your ride and your enthusiasm!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Changed my perception of train rides! Thanks for such an informative video!
Jay M Thanks got watching Jay. Glad this video got you excited about riding trains. I hope you book a Amtrak ticket soon.
Will Edmond, I have enjoyed all of the videos you have posted re your Amtrak travels. I hope you will do one on of the Coast Starlight (Los Angeles to Seattle - or Seattle to Los Angeles). It has some of the most spectacular ocean views between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo and some amazing mountain view in the northern part of the trip (going through the Cascades, etc). Bedroom is definitely the way to go (if you can afford it). This train also has a business class car. I could go on and on about the pleasures, joys, and wonderful reasons to ride Amtrak but your enthusiasm covers them very well also!!! LOVE your energy.
Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us!
Linda that means a lot! I can’t wait to take those routes you suggested. I love trains and I’m glad your coming along on the journey with me.
@@WillEdmond, let me know when you'll be doing the Coast Starlight route or the Pacific Surfliner route to San Diego. If I can be on the same train, I'll do it.
If you're not familiar with the Pacific Surfliner, it's a nice train also. Coach and business class are the only options.
Are you familiar with the Los Angeles Union Station? Another one of the old beautiful classic stations.
I did the ride from Atlanta to New Orleans. It was pretty good! The wifi is better than they say. I was able to stream movies. I could have brought my laptop to do homework, but I wanted a break.
I love your enthusiasm.......I am booked for Atlanta to New Orleans on June 14...Awesome Video
I took the San Francisco Zephyr in 1978. DC to Chicago, change in Chicago. 5 nights 4 days. All in coach. I packed 12 books, a blanket and a small pillow with roadrunner on it. Brilliant journey. I was young, so coach was okay. I even washed my hair daily ( oh VANITY!) In the sink, because they had foot pedal control of the sink taps! The SanFrancisco Zephyr route went to places like Ottumwa, IA, but crossed the Great Salt Lake and Cheyenne WY, Sparks instead of Reno, NV. The route ended on Oakland.
That sounds like a beautiful trip Bee. I am looking forward to the Zephyr.
Great video Will ! Looking forward to
A good train ride!! I haven’t rode a train
In years. Thanks for the idea ❤️
Ladawn Warren LaDawn wouldn’t it be cool if we were on the same train trip? Thanks for all the love and support. I definitely fell in love with Amtrak and trains.
This was such a lovely experience watching your journey. I really wanna go on a train soon and this was so inspiring!
I love trains and you definitely got to get on one soon.
Thanks for posting. Im going from Nola to Atlanta via Amtrak in a few weeks. Makes me feel better to see what im in for.
Got a 72 hour journey from Portland to voluminous Ohio in august. I’m way to excited to ride the empire builder from Portland to Chicago before getting in the capital limited to Toledo then a greyhound to Columbus. Itl be a long but very enjoyable ride I’d imagine.
Wow, I am curious about traveling via Amtrak; never have before. Great video.
fell in love with your attitude towards everything in Downies video now im here to start the binge! Les gooo!!
Really appreciate you! New video out!
This was great Will! I did that San Jose ride before too. From LA.
Anthony David Ayeee! Wish you could join Mike and I on the Empire Builder. We going to get you on one with us.
OMG! Will, I have been taking the Crescent Train from New York Penn Station to Spartanburg, SC Station since forever. My trip is 13 hours and I have ridden both coach and first class( bedroom). I love taking the train. One note of advice, bring a sweatshirt and a blanket because it’s freezing cold on the train at night no matter which season you’re travelling. I love taking the train. I love your videos. I can’t wait to go on your next train adventure with you.
Geeeeeekkk!!! I’m so happy I found this video!! Ok you eased my anxiety 10/10 !!!!!
This makes me want to take a train trip!! 5 year old you was probably screaming on the inside lol 💖💖💖
You should definitely do it! I’m at the station now about to take the Empire Builder across the country. Stick around you’re going to love this one! And yes, the 5 year old me was screaming inside
I'm taking the amtrak for the first time in 3 weeks, Can't wait.
Who is the one person who thumbed down this video? WIll, this is wonderful content. I foresee this channel taking f2f. You have positive energy and charisma. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Wow! Thanks for supporting David. I appreciate you.
Your positive attitude and enthusiasm brighten my day. Fun video to watch. His child like excitement to ride a train was genuine and brought back feelings of childhood love of trains.
Great video Brother Will! I've always loved trains since I was a young boy. I'm now retired and going on my first Amtrak ride with my queen from Mississippi to New Jersey. I can't wait! LOL
Glad you got to experience your first train ride. I normally ride the sliverstar line which runs up and down the east coast.