I have traveled on Amtrak’s roomettes several times, both solo and with my wife. As a former U S Navy Submariner, I found the experience similar to living as I did on my Submarines. There were “close quarters” and the rocking of the train as it travels the rails. My response the first time we traveled by train was “I’m home.” 🙂. Speaking only for myself, I like the roomettes. There usually is enough room for both of us to somewhat stretch out our legs and the beds are reasonably comfortable. All in all, I like train travel, but you have to be ready for delays or the train not being on time. If you need to be at your destination in a hurry, air is best. However, if you “care more about the journey,” and don’t have to worry about when you arrive, IMO the train wins hands down.
As a fellow mariner, on sailboats and ships, train berths are fine. No leaks from the overhead or bad hatches, halyards slapping against the mast, or sails flogging during a sail change. They're not a quiet as a turbine steamship, but those are long gone.
The roomettes are very nice.....BUT....They've become "out of my price range". I go coach now. Curling up on two coach seats is not the most comfortable...but....the impact on my wallet is much MUCH less.
These roomettes are a rip off. You pay 800 dollars or more. There's no privacy, you usually end up sharing it with a total stranger. Last week I purchased a coach ticket for 342. I asked about the roomettes, was quoted 1100. for one. I asked is it "private" she said not usually. For that price, I think it would be private. So coach it is. Be prepared, if you travel coach-- the restrooms are filthy! I was a custodian at a school district for 22 years, and these rest rooms were gross and unserviced. Good luck.
Being a Bostonian, I love the NE Regional when heading to DC or back home. My only overnighter was in a reclining seat which was surprisingly comfy. I prefer traveling during the day because I love the NE stations and coastline views.
@@MC-342 Haven't done a long enough trip yet to give you advice. I've been following Jeb because I'm hoping to do a Boston to CA trip early next year. Roomettes, depending on the cost, seem best to me because I'll be traveling alone which is normal. Happy traveling 🚉
I did a reclining seat from Champagne to Memphis. It was better than how I typically do on red-eyes, when I sleep like 2 hours.. I didn't need a roomette for that. Nor did I need the roomette the leg from Memphis to New Orleans, which is basically 6:45 am to 3:45pm.
Trains are the future. Back to the future that is. The fascination with highways, cars, and planes is finally dying. and hopefully the damage they have wrought too. The Earth can’t take their destruction much longer.
I'm an old coot who frequently rode sleepers fifty years ago. My reaction to this video (which is well thought out and well presented, BTW) is: (1) Roomettes today differ very little from the roomettes of the 1960s and 70s. There are a couple of added amenities like charging ports, WiFi (if it works), and showers that don't sound inviting; and the removal of the in-room toilet is (IMO) a mistake. The reason is my point (2): I never, ever, would have considered a roomette as a comfortable travelling space for two people. For two, the only reasonable option then (and -- it seems -- these days) is a bedroom. In fact, when my wife and I took a transcontinental train trip and found that there were no bedrooms available for our dates, we booked a pair of roomettes across the corridor from each other. That enabled us to join one another when we wanted company and to retreat to our own spaces when we didn't. That solved the toilet problem, we each had plenty of room to move around, and we were able to sleep comfortably. So I don't think it's fair to evaluate roomettes as accommodation for two people. They weren't designed for that purpose. Technically you can fit two people into the room, but you're not going to travel comfortably.
@@TheEnd-eg6wq Honestly, very little difference. The old ones never had a shower, always had a toilet, and I wouldn't have shared one with a medium-sized cat -- otherwise, pretty much the same story.
Try sleeping in the fo'cs'le of a sailboat underway at sea. Compared to that, a railcar roomette is a luxury, even for two. Both people can stretch out on clean, dry sheets with no likelihood of being thrown from their rack by a bad roll. lt's all a matter of what one has experienced for comparison.
@@frankmiller95 The way you compared/contrasted those two sleeping experiences was very effective! And your last sentence raises an excellent point and is applicable to so many things in life.
How excited are you for the new trains that are going into service soon starting with the zephyr and bringing back the traditional dining experience!? I already know youre planning a vid on it I cant wait for it!
@@x-90 at least the trains with sleepers on them coming from south of dc. All the NEC only trains (Acela, NE Regional) are on time over 90% of the time
How it should be: "I'm sorry sir, but the Cafe is not open yet. Please come back at XX o'clock when I'll be all ready for you!" Amtrak: "Get out! I'm not open yet! Go!" (Snaps fingers and points)
My first trip on Amtrak (I'm from England so flew out the night before) was The Cardinal (New York - Chicago) straight onto The California Zephyr to Emeryville then straight onto The Coast Starlight to Portland and I did all of this in Coach (non stop for 5 nights!). I was soooo ready for my hotel in Portland and that shower in the hotel felt amazing! I then got onto the Cascades and travelled up to Vancouver. I maxed out my rail time that holiday and by then end of it felt like I knew Amtrak inside out! Would love to do it again though and now I'm 10 years older might treat myself to a Roomette!
Sounds like you guys ran into the poor track quality between New Rochelle and New Haven. Amtrak does not actually own that part of the NEC and therefore has no real say in the way it’s maintained. Connecticut frankly does a pretty poor job of it.
It's also pretty bad going into NY from New Jersey as all the lines merge to go into the Hudson tunnel. That tunnel project has been in their planning for years but only now does it look like it'll get funded.
I as a single woman who booked a roomette on the CA Zephyr back in the late 70's worked perfectly for me. I think it might have been not so perfect with 2.
Glad I didn’t see your video before my Arizona to Houston trip on Saturday😊. Mine was fine; the railway tracks are probably better maintained. The cafe attendant made me a fresh pot of coffee, even though there was enough in the pot for one cup.
Northeast Regional does have some rough track sections which might have kept you from sleeping. NE corridor is heavily trafficked which contributes to wear & tear. As a frequent regional rail & long haul rail user, I do hope some railroad infrastructure help is coming soon.
I can’t say I agree that the trip from bos to DC is the same experience in a bedroom. I have done two day trips to DC in a bedroom and myself my wife and our tween son absolutely loved it. Slept great, woke refreshed. Most important thing is to shower in the am, makes the bedroom essential for a day trip but will do it again it was a great day trip
I just did a 40 hour round trip on the City of New Orleans with my girlfriend in a super liner roomette. We had a blast, but we will splash the cash for a bigger room next time. Sorry y’all had such a rough experience!
I work unusual hours at work (night shifts, late afternoon, early morning etc) and I totally feel "jetlag" when working a lot. For me, your spot on with your not enough sleep in a 24h period theory.
Great video! I appreciate your honest review. After our overnight experience on The City of New Orleans we now pack foam ear plugs. It drowns out the horn enough that it makes it easier to sleep.
Having done this over the years, some advice for sleeping: bring an eye mask and either ear plugs or noise-cancelling ear buds. Avoid the wine at the occasional wine/cheese receptions (yes, they had this once in the Chicago first class lounge before boarding.) Take a melatonin before bed and get up early for a shower in the car's shower room. You will find the rocking a little disconcerting at first but one gets used to it. The sleeping car experience beats coach seats hands down.
Something nostalgic about the old name 'Night Owl' as it was known when Amtrak named all their trains. It makes me think of a train passing through the foggy darkness of Connecticut in the middle of the night being guided by the solitary headlight of an ex-NYNHH FL-9 locomotive. As of now, Amtrak isn't using the Viewliner sleepers on the 66/67 trains. I'm guessing because of a shortage of needed sleepers on other trains or they are being refurbished. .
The "one time use umbrella". Hmm. Through in the trunk of your car for emergency use or give it to a homeless person sometime. They can use it and appreciate the help.
Jeb, Have you ever considered taking the Metro from the airport to Union Station. Might be quicker and less money. I have found the metro system in DC to be very good. And it now goes to both Regean and Dulles
The tracks around New York through into New Haven are a lot rougher and are constantly undergoing repairs and a replacements to make everything smoother. I believe your rail car was one of the early generation cars and probably needed some repairs. thus also more than likely some flat spots on the wheels. The newer cars that are getting placed into service are much better. I hope you have a better experience in the future. You should try out the Amtrak Vermonter. I took it over 50+ times for college and was always an amazing trip through the forests and countryside of Vermont. It is operated by 3 different Crew's and they always are a blast! If you do Amtrak Vermont and you get my favorite conductor, count the amount of times he says "folks".
the Vermonter is amazing. I always got on in Essex and went down to Philly to visit grandparents. unfortunately that time has passed but with other family still in the Philly area I hopefully can still take the Vermonter. it is one of the best routes
To use the toilet in the old Viewliners, one party usually steps outside the Roomette. The newer Viewliners do not have the in-roomette toilets. There are a few at the end of the car for use by all.
Have ridden the overnight Lakeshore Limited in a roomette from NYC to Chicago. Loved the rocking motion on the top bunk. Great sleep, so it just depends on what lulls you to sleep or keeps you up. Dining car for breakfast was fabulous, and the company was interesting too.
I've made this same trip (alone) and I loved it. Slept like a baby for most of the night though I did wake early. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get a good night's sleep! The Cafe attendant must have also been having a bad day if they were so rude to you both. However, I am ecstatic to see your video on Cape Air! I recently started flying for them and would be thrilled to have you as a passenger on board 🥰
Thank you for doing Amtrak videos! My son and I ride Amtrak frequently and have experienced some of the same issues, I hope your voice will bring change.
Cool review here. Been a good while since Amtrak offered sleeper car accommodations on this overnight train, so glad you were able to document your experience. Regarding the in-room toilet? I find it disgusting but convenient at times.
I used to travel to see family via Amtrak, and loved the roomette. I would put in earplugs, turn the lights out, and wake up the next morning. Onetime we had a hot box, and, of course, it sounded like it was all happening two feet under my pillow, cast of thousands coming to see what could be done, etc. other than that crazy trip, it’s always been great.
If you feel awful because hadn't enough sleep when traveling that is not a jetlag. You can call it sleep deprivation. Jetlag is - by definition - caused by circadian rhythm disruption.
I’ve traveled on the auto train several times from Va to Fl in a roomette, and slept like a baby.I would love to go cross country on Amtrack in a roomette, but unfortunately can’t afford it. Hope your next journey is better. 😊
We couldn’t afford it either, but then I got an Amtrak credit card. Except for gas, if I need a card, I use it. It knocks the price of a trip down or sleeper for the price of coach!
Really appreciate your well-made video! We are about to reserve sleepers from Kingston RI to DC, then the Cardinal to Maysville KY, a day with hotel rooms in Maysville, and back, a four+ day trip. We don't expect to get much sleep on the train (rarely do) but your experience convinced us to get the larger bedroom if available. Unfortunately the Cardinal is a tiny train, only has one sleeper car I hear.
I watch lots of your videos, Jeb, and this one is hilarious. I mostly ride the Southwest Chief and didn't know any of the NER trains have sleeper cars. I always use a "sleep aid" (melatonin or benadryl) when overnighting on a train. A glass of wine helps, too, but wow you didn't get that. Next time (if there is one) I'll bet your SCA would fetch your free alcoholic drink for you. Thanks for posting Amtrak videos. My granddaughter loves the overnight with me on the SWC from L.A. to Albuquerque where I live.
They stopped doing the sleeper service a few years ago and just brought it back thanks to more funding again. When I say just brought it back I mean like 06/03/2021.
Can't wait to ride overnight on what could be the first Seattle-San Diego, Philadelphia-Chicago, Chicago-Dallas, Boston-Atlanta, or San Antonio-Miami High Speed Rail line by 2045. Will be a very comfortable alternative to flying when that happens.
I do love amtrak trains and you get to see parts of America that really sometimes don't have roads, like going from California to Oregon it went through a huge mountainous forest with no visible roads. Having said that I found the train painfully slow, and because passenger trains rent rail space in America from freight train companies the freight trains have right of way, meaning we would STOP whenever a freight train passed which happened quite a lot. The slow speed and constant stopping kind of got to me after a while, but there's and undeniable romantic charm to traveling by train without doubt.
As always, love the Amtrak video! Would love to see you try a long-distance ride again but with the new/restored full dining menus (wonder how their new meatballs are 🤔)
A great story again. I used to travel in Europe by train 30+ years ago, and I still remember excitement of the overnight trains. Wouldn't like to do it again but I miss the feeling.
I take the Northeast Regional all the time from Petersburg to DC except in coach. It’s a nice train. Lots of legroom in the coach seats which is perfect for our 3 hour ride. We always pack a lunch too. The staff is always so friendly.
Hey Jeb I'm all the way in Jamaica, but I enjoy traveling with you. I love the trains , I love the views and you have a beautiful wife and an lovely voice.
You wouldn’t accept a flight attendant talking to you like that!!! Report her at least to your car attendant. No reason to have an attitude like that! You get what you accept!!!
I’m not going to lie but I was a little claustrophobic just watching that video. And I am definitely with Suzanne on the sleep situation. I don’t sleep well in my own bed and after watching that I know that I would never sleep on a train. Enjoyed the video. Safe travels.
On my Amtrak trip, people were tossed from their bunks, and food toppled from the dining tables. Many of us got off the train in the middle of the night because the motion was so violent. Nothing you said came as a surprise.
One big difference between long distance trips in the US on Amtrak, and those in Australia, is definitely the food! Where Amtrak gives you a box of packaged snacks, or at best, microwaved frozen meals, in Australia you get the full 3-course, à la carte, silver-service, fine-dining experience with white linen tablecloths and includes alcoholic beverages in the price of your train ticket.
Lessons: pack a picnic for two meals each, take a motion sickness pill or eat a chunk of fresh ginger to allay problems due to train swaying and vibration. Bring a washcloth and deodorant for a quick refresher when you get up, take your fave pillow if you must. And forget the false economy of travel by a cheaper method if you will pay a high personal price in terms of lost sleep, motion sickness or disturbance by whistles, other pax or whatever. The true cost of this trip was higher than it needed to be.
One good thing about receiving that much rain? They’ll have Greenergrass.
I’ll show myself out.
Genius! 🤣
Ouch
(**Groan!**)
Oh this was damn good 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Delmond Devaux watch the first 23 seconds of the video then come back
I have traveled on Amtrak’s roomettes several times, both solo and with my wife. As a former U S Navy Submariner, I found the experience similar to living as I did on my Submarines. There were “close quarters” and the rocking of the train as it travels the rails. My response the first time we traveled by train was “I’m home.” 🙂. Speaking only for myself, I like the roomettes. There usually is enough room for both of us to somewhat stretch out our legs and the beds are reasonably comfortable. All in all, I like train travel, but you have to be ready for delays or the train not being on time. If you need to be at your destination in a hurry, air is best. However, if you “care more about the journey,” and don’t have to worry about when you arrive, IMO the train wins hands down.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a fellow mariner, on sailboats and ships, train berths are fine. No leaks from the overhead or bad hatches, halyards slapping against the mast, or sails flogging during a sail change. They're not a quiet as a turbine steamship, but those are long gone.
The roomettes are very nice.....BUT....They've become "out of my price range". I go coach now. Curling up on two coach seats is not the most comfortable...but....the impact on my wallet is much MUCH less.
Easier and faster to drive!😊
Why the roommate are so expensive?
A relationship that can survive a teensie roomette with a toilet next to the bed is a match made in heaven
I'm skeptical that I could survive traveling in a small cell even by myself.
@@GuidedbyCrows 1
Lol, you're describing a jail cell.
These roomettes are a rip off. You pay 800 dollars or more. There's no privacy, you usually end up sharing it with a total stranger. Last week I purchased a coach ticket for 342. I asked about the roomettes, was quoted 1100. for one. I asked is it "private" she said not usually. For that price, I think it would be private. So coach it is. Be prepared, if you travel coach-- the restrooms are filthy!
I was a custodian at a school district for 22 years, and these rest rooms were gross and unserviced. Good luck.
Lol seriously...uh honey sorry to disturb your movie but....
Being a Bostonian, I love the NE Regional when heading to DC or back home. My only overnighter was in a reclining seat which was surprisingly comfy. I prefer traveling during the day because I love the NE stations and coastline views.
Do you recommend getting a roomette or seating for long trips? Any other tips?
@@MC-342 Haven't done a long enough trip yet to give you advice. I've been following Jeb because I'm hoping to do a Boston to CA trip early next year. Roomettes, depending on the cost, seem best to me because I'll be traveling alone which is normal. Happy traveling 🚉
I did a reclining seat from Champagne to Memphis. It was better than how I typically do on red-eyes, when I sleep like 2 hours.. I didn't need a roomette for that. Nor did I need the roomette the leg from Memphis to New Orleans, which is basically 6:45 am to 3:45pm.
I love the click clack sound the wheels make going over the tracks and the rocking it’s so relaxing
Anyone else loving Jeb's new found love of trains? I love the content!
Indeed! I can't wait to see Jeb review trains from other countries especially the ones with JR.
Trains are the future. Back to the future that is. The fascination with highways, cars, and planes is finally dying. and hopefully the damage they have wrought too. The Earth can’t take their destruction much longer.
@@Toast0808 LOL
@@kvogel9245 what, you find reality to be funny?
He made me addicted, now trains are the coolest thing for me. Jebb!!
I'm an old coot who frequently rode sleepers fifty years ago. My reaction to this video (which is well thought out and well presented, BTW) is: (1) Roomettes today differ very little from the roomettes of the 1960s and 70s. There are a couple of added amenities like charging ports, WiFi (if it works), and showers that don't sound inviting; and the removal of the in-room toilet is (IMO) a mistake. The reason is my point (2): I never, ever, would have considered a roomette as a comfortable travelling space for two people. For two, the only reasonable option then (and -- it seems -- these days) is a bedroom. In fact, when my wife and I took a transcontinental train trip and found that there were no bedrooms available for our dates, we booked a pair of roomettes across the corridor from each other. That enabled us to join one another when we wanted company and to retreat to our own spaces when we didn't. That solved the toilet problem, we each had plenty of room to move around, and we were able to sleep comfortably. So I don't think it's fair to evaluate roomettes as accommodation for two people. They weren't designed for that purpose. Technically you can fit two people into the room, but you're not going to travel comfortably.
Wow, these roomettes aren't like 50 years ago, seriously?
@@TheEnd-eg6wq Honestly, very little difference. The old ones never had a shower, always had a toilet, and I wouldn't have shared one with a medium-sized cat -- otherwise, pretty much the same story.
Try sleeping in the fo'cs'le of a sailboat underway at sea. Compared to that, a railcar roomette is a luxury, even for two. Both people can stretch out on clean, dry sheets with no likelihood of being thrown from their rack by a bad roll. lt's all a matter of what one has experienced for comparison.
@@frankmiller95 The way you compared/contrasted those two sleeping experiences was very effective! And your last sentence raises an excellent point and is applicable to so many things in life.
How excited are you for the new trains that are going into service soon starting with the zephyr and bringing back the traditional dining experience!? I already know youre planning a vid on it I cant wait for it!
the cafe car should be open from the minute it takes off....and the attendant shouldn't be yelling. hope you shared that with amtrak.
@@arun120977 Self improvement is a journey worth taking. Rather than just being content with acting on primate urges.
@@arun120977 Foolish person, THEY ARE" NOT" Government Employees. Amtrak is Subsidized by the government, as is EVERY OTHER PASSINGER RR in the US.
I would have yelled back in the same tone.
So cool who doesn’t like Amtrak
Unfortunately- people who ride it for work rather than leisure.
People that hate on Amtrak for being too good
It gets delayed a lot
@@x-90 freight owns the tracks and ignores the 1971 laws that say Amtrak is to have priority at all times
@@x-90 at least the trains with sleepers on them coming from south of dc. All the NEC only trains (Acela, NE Regional) are on time over 90% of the time
Wow, you got yelled at to leave...Amtrak’s customer service at its finest.
Not only that - the tiny room, beds, sink, the big box of a tiny breakfast. I can’t call that service - or welcoming any paying customer. 😔
How it should be: "I'm sorry sir, but the Cafe is not open yet. Please come back at XX o'clock when I'll be all ready for you!"
Amtrak: "Get out! I'm not open yet! Go!" (Snaps fingers and points)
Disgraceful
You should report that cafe attendant for being rude, like you said that is fail
@@beckygriggs7827 I've never had that problem.
My first trip on Amtrak (I'm from England so flew out the night before) was The Cardinal (New York - Chicago) straight onto The California Zephyr to Emeryville then straight onto The Coast Starlight to Portland and I did all of this in Coach (non stop for 5 nights!). I was soooo ready for my hotel in Portland and that shower in the hotel felt amazing! I then got onto the Cascades and travelled up to Vancouver. I maxed out my rail time that holiday and by then end of it felt like I knew Amtrak inside out! Would love to do it again though and now I'm 10 years older might treat myself to a Roomette!
Sounds like you guys ran into the poor track quality between New Rochelle and New Haven. Amtrak does not actually own that part of the NEC and therefore has no real say in the way it’s maintained. Connecticut frankly does a pretty poor job of it.
It's also pretty bad going into NY from New Jersey as all the lines merge to go into the Hudson tunnel. That tunnel project has been in their planning for years but only now does it look like it'll get funded.
Its called Metro North's shitty maintnence in plain english
Seeing this, I’m glad that the Viewliner II’s got rid of the in suite toilet
If I was in a viewliner I, I'd rather go to the coach bathroom than use the one in the room.
love the amtrak vids!
Agreed
Noise cancelling headphones would be a good idea.
Roomette would be great for a solo traveller. It seems that it is more spacious than the one on the superliner.
I as a single woman who booked a roomette on the CA Zephyr back in the late 70's worked perfectly for me. I think it might have been not so perfect with 2.
Glad I didn’t see your video before my Arizona to Houston trip on Saturday😊. Mine was fine; the railway tracks are probably better maintained. The cafe attendant made me a fresh pot of coffee, even though there was enough in the pot for one cup.
I love the blankets in the roomettes and bedrooms!
Northeast Regional does have some rough track sections which might have kept you from sleeping. NE corridor is heavily trafficked which contributes to wear & tear. As a frequent regional rail & long haul rail user, I do hope some railroad infrastructure help is coming soon.
I can’t say I agree that the trip from bos to DC is the same experience in a bedroom. I have done two day trips to DC in a bedroom and myself my wife and our tween son absolutely loved it. Slept great, woke refreshed. Most important thing is to shower in the am, makes the bedroom essential for a day trip but will do it again it was a great day trip
Jeb, this video sounds like a "term paper in a creative English class", I admire your control of the so-called "wood language".
When you can you should come over to the UK and try the two sleeper trains we have. GWR'S night riviera and the Caledonian sleeper.
Loved the Amtrak videos. I’m a huge fan of the rails.
I just did a 40 hour round trip on the City of New Orleans with my girlfriend in a super liner roomette. We had a blast, but we will splash the cash for a bigger room next time. Sorry y’all had such a rough experience!
I work unusual hours at work (night shifts, late afternoon, early morning etc) and I totally feel "jetlag" when working a lot. For me, your spot on with your not enough sleep in a 24h period theory.
For me, I’m fine with one day of bad sleep, if it’s more than 1 day then I do fee jet lag
Great video! I appreciate your honest review. After our overnight experience on The City of New Orleans we now pack foam ear plugs. It drowns out the horn enough that it makes it easier to sleep.
Having done this over the years, some advice for sleeping: bring an eye mask and either ear plugs or noise-cancelling ear buds. Avoid the wine at the occasional wine/cheese receptions (yes, they had this once in the Chicago first class lounge before boarding.) Take a melatonin before bed and get up early for a shower in the car's shower room. You will find the rocking a little disconcerting at first but one gets used to it. The sleeping car experience beats coach seats hands down.
Something nostalgic about the old name 'Night Owl' as it was known when Amtrak named all their trains. It makes me think of a train passing through the foggy darkness of Connecticut in the middle of the night being guided by the solitary headlight of an ex-NYNHH FL-9 locomotive.
As of now, Amtrak isn't using the Viewliner sleepers on the 66/67 trains. I'm guessing because of a shortage of needed sleepers on other trains or they are being refurbished. .
The "one time use umbrella". Hmm. Through in the trunk of your car for emergency use or give it to a homeless person sometime. They can use it and appreciate the help.
Your videos are very well made, good camera work, good audio, good narration, honest, informative, and well edited. Thank you.
Jeb,
Have you ever considered taking the Metro from the airport to Union Station. Might be quicker and less money. I have found the metro system in DC to be very good. And it now goes to both Regean and Dulles
Metro doesnt have trains to Dulles yet, so youd have to take a highway bus.
@@Jobother -ronald reagan airport Yellow&Blue metro lines
Just to be precise in this situation, at 1:33 Jeb mentions DCA, which is Reagan National; not IAD/Dulles.
The tracks around New York through into New Haven are a lot rougher and are constantly undergoing repairs and a replacements to make everything smoother. I believe your rail car was one of the early generation cars and probably needed some repairs. thus also more than likely some flat spots on the wheels. The newer cars that are getting placed into service are much better. I hope you have a better experience in the future. You should try out the Amtrak Vermonter. I took it over 50+ times for college and was always an amazing trip through the forests and countryside of Vermont. It is operated by 3 different Crew's and they always are a blast!
If you do Amtrak Vermont and you get my favorite conductor, count the amount of times he says "folks".
the Vermonter is amazing. I always got on in Essex and went down to Philly to visit grandparents. unfortunately that time has passed but with other family still in the Philly area I hopefully can still take the Vermonter. it is one of the best routes
Hello sir, welcome aboard, your breakfast boxes are sitting on your toilet ;-)! Thanks for sharing friends
On the toilet! Well, that is the final destination of the items in the breakfast box.
We like Suzanne, a lot! Man should not travel alone.
To use the toilet in the old Viewliners, one party usually steps outside the Roomette. The newer Viewliners do not have the in-roomette toilets. There are a few at the end of the car for use by all.
I always like your channel. Really fun bloopers.
Have ridden the overnight Lakeshore Limited in a roomette from NYC to Chicago. Loved the rocking motion on the top bunk. Great sleep, so it just depends on what lulls you to sleep or keeps you up. Dining car for breakfast was fabulous, and the company was interesting too.
I'm looking forward to traveling when I feel better.
Amtrak has been having rooms in the cars for a long time and Boston is my dream trip!!
I've made this same trip (alone) and I loved it. Slept like a baby for most of the night though I did wake early. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get a good night's sleep! The Cafe attendant must have also been having a bad day if they were so rude to you both. However, I am ecstatic to see your video on Cape Air! I recently started flying for them and would be thrilled to have you as a passenger on board 🥰
Thank you for doing Amtrak videos! My son and I ride Amtrak frequently and have experienced some of the same issues, I hope your voice will bring change.
Suzanne Brooks!! 😀 😁 Is the best. #1. Move over Jeb. She should have her own travel channel lol 😂
I love your voice it's so soothing ❤️❤️👍
Cool review here. Been a good while since Amtrak offered sleeper car accommodations on this overnight train, so glad you were able to document your experience. Regarding the in-room toilet? I find it disgusting but convenient at times.
Convenient… for one Traveller! Yet, too small/tiny room!
I used to travel to see family via Amtrak, and loved the roomette. I would put in earplugs, turn the lights out, and wake up the next morning. Onetime we had a hot box, and, of course, it sounded like it was all happening two feet under my pillow, cast of thousands coming to see what could be done, etc. other than that crazy trip, it’s always been great.
I took the City of New Orleans train from Mattoon to New Orleans. I was in that roomette for a good 17 hours and honestly I liked it.
17 hours is nothing! Lol, I’ve been in one for nearly 70 hours straight.
Cue up Arlo, son of Woody.
@@Cal90208 Wow that sounds like fun
I'd love to try that someday! But I do know that the roomettes on the Superliner trains are a bit different than this one on the Viewliner tho
@@Keither754 yeah there weren’t toilets in the roomette but for me it was very cozy
If you feel awful because hadn't enough sleep when traveling that is not a jetlag. You can call it sleep deprivation. Jetlag is - by definition - caused by circadian rhythm disruption.
Another great video! I did the full bedroom right after it became available. Great experience overall. Was about $150 more than roomette.
The Dubliner is my favorite DC restaurant! So fun you randomly chose that spot. Very convenient to Union Station!
I used to love that overnighter thirty years ago.
I’ve traveled on the auto train several times from Va to Fl in a roomette, and slept like a baby.I would love to go cross country on Amtrack in a roomette, but unfortunately can’t afford it. Hope your next journey is better. 😊
We couldn’t afford it either, but then I got an Amtrak credit card. Except for gas, if I need a card, I use it. It knocks the price of a trip down or sleeper for the price of coach!
To be honest how can you dislike something as cool as this?
Really appreciate your well-made video! We are about to reserve sleepers from Kingston RI to DC, then the Cardinal to Maysville KY, a day with hotel rooms in Maysville, and back, a four+ day trip. We don't expect to get much sleep on the train (rarely do) but your experience convinced us to get the larger bedroom if available. Unfortunately the Cardinal is a tiny train, only has one sleeper car I hear.
Jeb I love all our videos! Thanks!
I watch lots of your videos, Jeb, and this one is hilarious. I mostly ride the Southwest Chief and didn't know any of the NER trains have sleeper cars. I always use a "sleep aid" (melatonin or benadryl) when overnighting on a train. A glass of wine helps, too, but wow you didn't get that. Next time (if there is one) I'll bet your SCA would fetch your free alcoholic drink for you. Thanks for posting Amtrak videos. My granddaughter loves the overnight with me on the SWC from L.A. to Albuquerque where I live.
They stopped doing the sleeper service a few years ago and just brought it back thanks to more funding again. When I say just brought it back I mean like 06/03/2021.
BYOB. Problem solved.
Can't wait to ride overnight on what could be the first Seattle-San Diego, Philadelphia-Chicago, Chicago-Dallas, Boston-Atlanta, or San Antonio-Miami High Speed Rail line by 2045. Will be a very comfortable alternative to flying when that happens.
I do love amtrak trains and you get to see parts of America that really sometimes don't have roads, like going from California to Oregon it went through a huge mountainous forest with no visible roads. Having said that I found the train painfully slow, and because passenger trains rent rail space in America from freight train companies the freight trains have right of way, meaning we would STOP whenever a freight train passed which happened quite a lot. The slow speed and constant stopping kind of got to me after a while, but there's and undeniable romantic charm to traveling by train without doubt.
As always, love the Amtrak video! Would love to see you try a long-distance ride again but with the new/restored full dining menus (wonder how their new meatballs are 🤔)
A great story again. I used to travel in Europe by train 30+ years ago, and I still remember excitement of the overnight trains. Wouldn't like to do it again but I miss the feeling.
Jeb taking a dump in front of his lady is a big NOPE!! LOL
I take the Northeast Regional all the time from Petersburg to DC except in coach. It’s a nice train. Lots of legroom in the coach seats which is perfect for our 3 hour ride. We always pack a lunch too. The staff is always so friendly.
Does the train really go choo choo while everyone is trying to sleep? Lol!
1:50 “but trains keep on running”
*Doobie Brothers music intensifies
She’s awesome on camera. A natural
south station is my favorite station
The Amtrak employee yelled at you? That's not a shocking surprise. Most Amtrak employees are rude. Would you ever do a grayhound trip?
To quote Jurassic Park: when ya gotta go, ya gotta go.
Bob just documented one of the needs in the infrastructure bill.
I think I’d sleep pretty well on this train due to the constant rocking. Get my best sleep on planes when there’s the tiniest bit of turbulence lol
Suzanne's a cool chick and trust me from experience, unabashed pooping in the same room together does eventually happen over time lol
I wonder if they are at the "farting" stage yet?
No it doesn't, married 28 years tomorrow and still do not poop in front of each other.
I'm from Britain, travelled around US on Amtrak 1995, great. Big downer was lack of shower facilities for those travelling coach.
There’s new view liner cars that don’t have the roomette toilet anymore! Saw them on another video on the silver meteor.
You should see Cincinnati Union terminal. It’s beautiful!
Hey Jeb I'm all the way in Jamaica, but I enjoy traveling with you. I love the trains , I love the views and you have a beautiful wife and an lovely voice.
Now im addicted to train video. Especially usa. Best scenery ever. Da mn it
I don’t get how the restaurants in the station could close before the last train boards.
I recently took the empire builder, chi-sea in A roomette, had such an enjoyable time. Will do again in A heartbeat
I remember, so well, when trying to walk from the roomette to anywhere, that the train's rocking motion made me feel as though I was on board a ship!!
I love amtrak amtrak is the best❤❤👍👍
Just took the Northeast Regional from DC to NYC and back again, I love to travel by train!
You wouldn’t accept a flight attendant talking to you like that!!!
Report her at least to your car attendant. No reason to have an attitude like that! You get what you accept!!!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. It’s greatly appreciated.
Why’s the train so dirty inside like no one cleans
I agree…. Especially since you’re expected to sleep a few inches away from a toilet that thousands of strangers used before you. Disgusting 🤮
I have been to trains in Germany ...and they are like Smoooooooth.
they should just remove the toilet...so nasty you'd feel like you are actually sitting in a toilet cubicle
They're in the process of being removed on the Viewliner I's and the brand new Viewliner II's don't have them.
@@dynasty0019 exactly! You beat me to that comment 😂
im glad to see this i never realized am track had such amenities
Suzanne did an amazing job!!! The energy between you two are split 50:50 which is great
I enjoy the train videos more than the planes.
I took this service southbound in the Roomette! It was amazing!
You and Suzanne did a great job with this video. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.
That toilet is crazy!!!
I’m not going to lie but I was a little claustrophobic just watching that video. And I am definitely with Suzanne on the sleep situation. I don’t sleep well in my own bed and after watching that I know that I would never sleep on a train. Enjoyed the video. Safe travels.
I absolutely love the creative director.
On my Amtrak trip, people were tossed from their bunks, and food toppled from the dining tables. Many of us got off the train in the middle of the night because the motion was so violent. Nothing you said came as a surprise.
Jeb,
Thank you!
I love your You Tube Travel logs!❤
One big difference between long distance trips in the US on Amtrak, and those in Australia, is definitely the food!
Where Amtrak gives you a box of packaged snacks, or at best, microwaved frozen meals, in Australia you get the full 3-course, à la carte, silver-service, fine-dining experience with white linen tablecloths and includes alcoholic beverages in the price of your train ticket.
That's definitely not the case on most long distance trains in Australia
Good to see the producer on camera, you two make a Great team and should do more together ❤!
Watching this video makes me want to go on a night train to America!!🤗🤗
Lessons: pack a picnic for two meals each, take a motion sickness pill or eat a chunk of fresh ginger to allay problems due to train swaying and vibration. Bring a washcloth and deodorant for a quick refresher when you get up, take your fave pillow if you must. And forget the false economy of travel by a cheaper method if you will pay a high personal price in terms of lost sleep, motion sickness or disturbance by whistles, other pax or whatever. The true cost of this trip was higher than it needed to be.