I Took A 20-Hour Sleeper Train From Portland to Montana For Tacos.
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- čas přidán 19. 03. 2024
- I Went From Portland to Montana to Get Tacos. 20 Hours!!!
I had a craving for tacos from somewhere I had never had tacos before. I asked online where the best tacos were. A few people said Taco Treat in Havre, Montana. So, I got on the Amtrak Empire Builder and went to Havre, MT, 20 hours away. It didn't go like I wanted.
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1:41: 🚂 Exploring Montana by train, enjoying tacos during a 20-hour journey.
4:20: 🚂 Traveling from Benin, Washington, to Montana, exploring small towns and sleeper cars on a train journey.
9:59: 🚂 Delays due to freight lines owning tracks, causing wait times and potential lateness in train schedule.
13:50: 🌆 Reflection on the decline of a small town's economy and community.
18:08: 🚂 Exploring a small railroad town with fresh food and scenic views.
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Where are the best taco's near you?
Small town restaurants STRUGGLE to stay open. Peeps work long hours. So yes you need to know their schedule ahead of time. Taco Treat Havre Montana, all the best to ya... Bill
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My roommate is from Mexico. Olé Olé 🌮 .
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Gotta come to phx metro area there’s a great place called Backyard taco some
Of the best Birra tacos and quesadillas. Owners are from Matzalan Mexico. I enjoyed this train adventure much different from your usual facts videos. I love the random adventure keep it
Up and do more in the future please!!!!
I live in FL which honestly is not a good state for tacos. I had Buckaboo’s recently and they were good but it is a chain. I have found best tacos 🌮 are in places out West like Arizona and San Diego.
Good on you for upgrading that woman. One time I asked a guy in Little Rock, AR where to eat. He pointed at a place, then secretly paid for our meal, with drinks. That was 2015. I'll never forget that. We could all use some more kindness.
Agreed. I was going to ask her if that it would be ok but than I thought how it would probably seem to a 25 year old girl if a 50 year old man asks to do something like that. She would probably feel uncomfortable.
Cool that that guy did that. He probably enjoyed it more than you did.
I once had a good opportunity to do something similar. I was in a restaurant watching a young fella who had taken his mother? grandmother? aunt? out to lunch. I knew that that young fella was doing something both good and wise, and I thanked him for it. Regrettably, I dropped the ball on picking up his tab. Next time.
That was really nice what you did by getting that room for the young mother with the kids. You helped her more than you know. She will NEVER forget your kindness :-)
I always think about how overwhelmed she looked and I figured that will probably stick with her forever.
You are a good man !
Well this was a sweet surprise to see you go exploring! Nice change up! What a nice gesture to upgrade that family. You have a good heart Briggs. I’ll reserve a guest room for you on my planet when I leave this one! Cheers!
I once made a 2 hour round trip to get Jack in the Box and 2 a.m. because I live way out in the middle of nowhere and the McDonalds that is 30 minutes away was closed. Not quite as epic as a 20 hour trip for tacos though.
They sent a whole train for Briggs with a full tummy!
Nice trip Briggs! Thanks for showing us around. Haven't done a proper train yet, might have to give it a try!
It is so relaxing.
I wanna now 4 real ❤
Great way to travel. I go by rail whenever I can.
Great, great video. I'd love to see more of these types where you take us places. Gave me a real feeling for what train travel is like and what Havre is like. Amazing those businesses can stay open with no one in them! Thanks Briggs!
What a fun trip! I just love it that you hopped the train on a whim.
So nice of you to help the mom and her kids out. She will never forget that. Glad you were able to get some good food after making the long trip!
Going to Montana for tacos 🌮? 😂
Why not stop in Nebraska for the fresh seafood 😂😂
They have some really good Mexican in MT. Taco Treat is fast food tacos and not really among the best. The Chinese, however, is pitiful.
@@wpdt45 very few good Chinese food places now
😂😂😂😂awesome!
Grand Island steaks rule❤
😂😂😂😂 right???
Thank you for sharing, Jimmy! Best wishes.
Thanks for listening
Should have stopped by! We moved to Idaho because of you!!
How do you like idaho?
@@DahBrown57 Fabulous
@@davidwilson410 that's great to hear
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Love the scenery and music. I've often wondered why some towns exist when I pass thru. Some just seem to be momentum.
I lived in Havre. My dad was stationed at a radar base north of the town. We lived there from 1968-1972. I remember the Swiss Chalet being a couple blocks from our house. I then lived 40 miles west in Rudyard from 1990-1993. Commuted to Northern Montana College and remembered Artic Circle being around. Quite a bit of history in the town actually. Triple Dog Brewery makes great beer. Recognized many spots that you walked by. Parker's Barbeque Pit used to be an auto shop and I remember sitting in there as a 5-6 year old with my dad waiting for the car repair to be completed. Locals think Taco Treat is good but I don't think its something to brag on. Thanks for the memories.
I really enjoy your Amtrak videos. I have been an Amtrak fan for over 60 years. More please!
I like the scenery and enjoying your train ride. I road a train from Omaha to Alliance to my grandmother's house as a kid early 1960s. Makes me want to ride cross country someday.
Sharing this Briggs! What a fun watch.
Portlander of 3 years here. Your videos are always fun, this one is no exception. Came here from San Luis Obispo. Love the PNW.
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This was great. Never been on a train want to try a trip sometime. Felt like I got educated on train travel. The scenery was great....they do need some window washers big time ..😂!
Awesome video! I really liked it nice change of pace. Do more of this if you can. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for taking us along.
Loving that acoustic guitar!!
Nice Job Mr. B
Thanks!
Next time you go to Havre go to Havre Beneath the Streets. There are tunnels under the town that were built when a big part of town burned. It is worth the walk through. There is a great pie place there also but I cannot remember the name of it. The drive in in the south of town is good also. It was really nice of you to upgrade the lady with the kids. When I flew with my 3 kids I would upgrade us all to 1st class and try to get the front row. The look on peoples faces when my son would be laughing about all the leg room he had was worth the expense. There always seemed to be one steward that would baby my kids so I could have a drink and relax. Stay safe and healthy.
That was fun Briggs. You have me thinking about doing a similar trip to somewhere/nowhere, but my starting point is L.A.
In 1978 I was living in Portland and I made a slow cross country drive back to visit family in my native NYC. I wanted to explore the northern USA and Glacier Park in particular. When I left Glacier, my next stop was Havre. I was exhausted and the weather was bleak - dark skies filled with dust from winds generated by a series of big storms which chased me out of the Rockies all the way to Havre...it was like driving around Phoenix during the summer monsoons in the dust storms. I didn't get to walk around because of the extreme weather, but the town seemed generally horrific viewed through the filters that the stormy weather created. It seemed like a perfect location for a sequel to "Night of the Living Dead". It looks much better and sturdier and certifiably free of hungry zombies now 45 years later through your lens. In the winter it is one of the coldest spots in the country. So, not really an inviting place -- but it put on its best face for you and your million + subs Mr. Briggs and that Brisket sandwich looked fine. With this exposure it will be on it's way to becoming the next boomtown in America's northwest!
Favorite video ever!!!! Love it!!!! Thanks, Briggs!!
Thank you
Some funny comments…
Love the idea of a train to see the beautiful landscapes
I think the train is a great way to see the country. It’s relaxing. You see areas that you will never get to in a car.
I’ve taken the Amtrak from Glasgow MT (pretty close to Havre relatively) to Seattle multiple times in my pre teen years to visit my mom. I love riding Amtrak still to this day. Great video Briggs!
Thank you
I took Amtrak from NY to Rochester. The Amtrak cars were new with blue and red upholstery and the dining car was sit down. No cloth napkins but really plush embossed paper napkins! Teenage me kept a few napkins along with a blue Amtrak swizzle stick. I can still remember the conductor bellow "Uuuuu-tica - the next stop is Utica". I was surprised that bankrupt Amtrak still had nice trains. Thanks for this trip, Briggs
Great video Briggs! Thank you!
I like it when they turn old gas stations into restaurants. We have a few here in my town. One of them opens up the big doors in the summertime. It’s just a good use of an old building that has character.
Outstanding... and Thank You for the trip!
Nice video. Thank you for showing us what to expect.
Was thinking of one day going from Olympia to somewhere in Montana just to see the scenery. Partly a different route but having you show what the different accommodations on the train were was very helpful. Thank you. Keep up the good work
I really enjoyed this. The spontaneity and Amtrak were really nice ! You're awesome
Thanks a ton!
Youre changing up things a little. I dig it!
Really really enjoyed this and hope you will do more trips!!!
Great video, Briggs. Thank you. And I loved the music.
I enjoyed your journey. I hope you can do more of these travel adventures!
Appreciate the dedication to your craft
Born & raised in nyc and didn’t have a clue amtrak connected so many different states. The ride seems so scenic! It makes me think there are likely many beautiful places in the US that are not highlighted in mainstream media. Super dope. Thanks for sharing!
Be nice if you did more of these type videos exploring towns. Nice work. Very enjoyable.
Fun video, Briggs! When you were standing by the tracks toward the end, waiting for the return train I was thinking, "Oh, God - please don't let it just roll through and not stop for him!! lol Glad you finally got some good food.
Thanks for giving the dining car some love. Nothing but good experiences for me there.
Great show. Please do more train trips.
Well that was fun and different. Thanks for taking us along. Montana is a beautiful state and sparsely populated both are pluses.
Our pleasure!
The new format is spectacular. Makes me want to hop on a train from Texas and head North for some tacos.
Awesome video, Briggs! So cool to see you "on location"
Excellent work on the video! It went above and beyond what was anticipated, both in content and delivery.
Looks like fun😄
Great video, tfs👏🏼🖖🏼✌🏼👍🏼
Love this new video Briggs.
Great video thanks for taking us along! Have you ever traveled on the Rocky Mountaineer? It’s breath taking!
Great video bro! Loved it
Thank you
Went on Amtrak from Fargo,N.D. to Whitefish,MT. to go skiing. This happened in the 90's. The food on the train was good and not to be missed, sitting at the table with a white tablecloth was a very nice change of pace from sitting in coach. Rode through Havre many times on the way to Glacier and the West Coast of Washington. Camped at the city campground numerous times when riding through on motorcycle. Riding the Highline.
I did enjoy that! I love trains, although I've not yet taken a sleeper car to anywhere.
That train goes to South Station Boston!
Thank you so much. I would love to make it back out to Montana but as a caregiver I’m stuck here in Torrance for a while appreciate the video.
My wife and I are taking our first train trip from Portland in just a month or so. Super excited to see how it goes!
Just back in Portland after taking the Empire Builder from Chicago. Opted to go via Seattle as we were rewarded with some spectacular scenes in the Cascades as the sun came up. Quick change on the Cascades to Portland. Snack bar on that train had the best clam chowder I've had this side of Boston. Those old Talgo trains are about to go. Little tattered here and there. We rode coach and the seats make into a very comfy sleeping spot. Two good nights of sleep. Daylight was snow from North Dakota and through Montana. Fun traveling with you.
Great video. Wonderful of you to help that mom. You got hair!!!
Have you taken a train across country? How did you like it?
I enjoyed this video and hope you do more of them in the future. Coincidentally, I have actually thought of doing this same trip, even ending in Havre, although, I probably would stay overnight.
Briggs i have been watching you since i worked at Guadalajaras! Its amazing that you came through town i love your channel and wish i would have known you were coming through town, havre actually has a super rich history for such a small town i wish i could have givin you a little tour. That being said the video pretty much sums up havre except for a few key things. If your going to little places like this it would be cool to get the word out you could have fans get you a much deeper look at these type of communitys.
I enjoyed the walkabout in Havre. Really gives the feel of a town. Maybe the second restaurant was the better one anyhow.
I've taken this route many times. I used to live in the middle of Montana, so Havre was the closest stop. The route is actually better the other way, TO Portland. There's something magical about watching the sunrise along the Columbia River!
I like this new "food & travel" channel. Hope it becomes a regular feature.
Well that was fun. Definitely one of my favorites. I grew up in MT in the 80s. We would go to Haver 2 times a year for football and wrestling It is one of the coldest places ever and the wind puts it at another level. Nice job
I really like this one! That was fun!
This was very enjoyable to watch. I hope you'll do more videos like this!
I didn't realize there were passenger trains that used the freight tracks to the east of Portland. I'm familiar with sitting forever in the Gorge towns waiting for a train to pass, but I've never seen a passenger train. Thanks for the heads-up.
Whitefish MT is awesome. Definitely check it out, stay longer than 2 hours. When I met my wife she was from Chester MT between Shelby and Havre. Big wheat country. Havre looks about the same as I remember it nearly 40 years ago. Long trip for tacos though!
Real cool!
Amazing Amtrak stayed on the tracks
This is so cool! This is on my bucjet list!
Nice visit to Havre.
Very!
I rode a freight train out of Whitefish to the Coast. One of the most beautiful trips I've ever taken, despite the eight mile long tunnel along the route.
Awesome video you need to do more of these there see my tip payed off. Awesome 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
Like this type of videos. Do more of them!!!
I’m from Spokane! Hoping to ride on a train from Spokane one day! Thank-You for sharing this lovely video!
It's nice you like traveling by train. I've taken it from SF to Sacramento and as you said, it's ALWAYS late. Always. I don't like traveling by train. It's slow, late and the thought of being stuck on a train for that long with other people has no interest to me. I love driving to places because I can pull off wherever I want to actually see things, hike or do whatever I want to do. I do like your video, well done as always.
I’m stationed in great falls Montana in the military. Just as boring as Iowa or some Midwest crap state. Food is also bunions.
You know who got optional reassignment to great falls instead of FE Warren? MY MOM. We didn't go tho. If military life is the same as it was in the long ago times, you'll probably (someday) get relocated somewhere great tho. Ty for holding it up in these wild times, from a brat.
@Deezy_0 I'll trade Seattle for Great Falls anytime boring is good.The hustle and bustle of the major cities gets old real quick.
Never got stabbed in Montana. Way better then Iowa.
@@ralphjohnson3202 nah pimp. This is slow death
@@IdahoPartisan People don’t realize how big Montana is. Majority of the state looks like Iowa. Only a few parts are exotic and cool
TY for sharing your trip, I enjoyed it very much & that BBQ sandwich looked so good & loved the scenery & the train looked so comfortable where you we're sitting! They should clean their windows more often, bc you pay to looked out the window too right lol🫡👏💯🚉
I enjoyed this a lot Briggs! Thanks!
I love the Choo-Choo.
Well, 2-4 is a good Siesta Time! The other 2 restaurants looked nice. Must be challenging to keep the doors open in this small town.
And...HEY!!! Watch what you say about Yourself. You do NOT have an ugly face! ✌️♥️
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You walked past the Crawford Distillery! Looks great on their website.
Great vid, I think for tourists (like me), the train is the best way to see rural America.
Awesome video! Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Fabulous scenery shots, @Briggs! Good travel info too!! I'd NEED to lay down!! Yiles! You're a good man, Sgt!!
Took French in school -plans to see France - Still kills me to hear English pronunciations of French. Poor little town 😢
Helping that family was a real class act, Mr. Briggs.
I feel like Havre as a town could just encourage as many multinational restaurants and eateries as possible and just enjoy the irony of being a world food capital in the middle of nowhere. Could help encourage some lowkey tourism and conferencing/teambuilding trips. Get a culinary college going while you're at it.
great experience similar to riding the rails from Solana Beach to Houston, TX. Bottle of Scotch to compliment snacks & use as a frame for the desert, tumble weeds & mesquite landscape scenes. AMTRACK late😂,😂_waited over an hour outside of Houston to get into Houston Station.
I’ve taken that train back-and-forth from Tri-Cities to and from Portland a few times.
Hell yes, good video 👏
It wasn’t a fail, you got tacos and bonus BBQ!
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I don't get to travel much. Ap' s are not my thing. However I've been telling my husband I will travel for food. As I love cooking & it's always my love language. Thank you for this one . My husband says I should try a train trip.
Fun video!!!
Thanks
Just this last weekend we drove from PDX to Yakima for my mom's 92nd birthday. We took the WA side and it was lovely. We even stopped at Stonehenge in Maryhill. On the way back we went over White and took the back way around Rimrock, lot of snow in the shady parts of the road, but it was beautiful. I took the Empire Builder in a full room like yours back in 2000 from Edmonds, WA to Chicago. It was a great trip.
Gotta try this someday!
Havre is known for having some of the coldest winter weather. Brutally cold place.
I was excited to see you had a new video about trains on the channel. I normally just watch for state facts but I am also a huge train fan. You caught some cool ones in this video. Not sure what the make of the locomotive at 6:38 is but the Great Northern was a powerhouse. Amtrak inherited the Empire Builder route from the Great Northern in the early 1970s. the Great Northern later merged with the Burlington Route and Santa Fe to form the present day BNSF or Burlington, Northern and Santa Fe