48hrs on a PRIVATE TRAIN in America!
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The Cedar Rapids car is the most gorgeous train car I’ve ever seen. I wish America would bring back more cars like this so we could travel in style.
I saw it on Pineterest , I am glad it was saved .
Yea but not going to happen thanks to Amwreck. We had the AOE but it was killed.
I wish America would raise the minimum wage.
I wholeheartedly agree…
@@jeffpetrie7744 why? That’s the worst thing the government ever did, create minimum wage.
This is what UA-cam was meant for. Sharing cool content like this that gives you the experience of seeing things you probably wouldn't ever get to. I've no idea why this was in my recommendations but I'm really grateful that it was
And Rumble, Rumble is 100% free speech and supports good people and real Americans.
I was thinking the same thing! Enough with the downer and doomsday content
Oh it wasn't in my recomendations I searched for it.
Definitely! It’s videos like this that make me love UA-cam!
yt was supposed 2 be for diy fixing stuff
It's nice to see such a young man enthralled by a train car that was built the same year I was born, 73 years ago. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of what rail travel used to be.
How did your generation give THIS up for cars?
The Cedar Rapids car took my breath away. I have the privilege of having taken a trip from Denver to L.A., when I was a girl in 1961. It was just my mom and me, as my father had just passed away. We traveled in a Pullman car. The porters looked after us like mother hens. The attention to detail, and the pride that everyone took with their work is something I will never forget.
Sorry to hear about your father , such a young age for you .
Amazing :)
When you were a girl?
@@wilburfistdagash8327 that is what she says lol
Same here - It was 1968 and everyone looked after us-
I work on restoring vintage passenger cars for a living and own a 1928 Pullman Car myself I’m restoring. I had the pleasure of riding the Autumn Colors Express this year and it was an absolutely amazing ride and the cars were beautiful. I don’t know if you met any of the other guys but Adam, Justin, Scott, Keith, Steve, and everyone else at Railexco have done something amazing getting this train together. I had the honor of getting to tour the Blue Ridge Club myself while in Huntington and seeing it back on home rails was an awesome experience. I thank you for posting this video and bringing light to stuff like this because the more people that learn about trips like these means the more tickets we can sell and the more trips we can run. The rail preservation industry is a tough one so stuff like this always helps!
I would sell my small company to get an opportunity to restore a Pullman. You are envied. Edit:: And ride in it for a year. Yeah, I could not leave that out. LOL
How can I book something like this?
@@rebeccamouse9294google it spend money or know someone
What a wonderful life! So appreciate guys like them and absolutely love and appreciate old trains. Been trying to get tickets for fall tour and sold out but hopefully will find others between now and catching it next yr. I'm in GA and looking at surrounding areas like NC where I'm from and grew up going to twetsie rail road year year as kid and began love of trains.
I'm curious how owning a passenger car works practically. Where do you store it and do your maintenance work? Do you have a workshop that's accessible by rail?
The fact that they could do this in the 1950s makes you think about what we could do with modern technology if we still had the same vision they did, just amazing.
Greed (milking every last drop of profit) has taken the heart out of most things.
Indeed bro
@@aaron___6014 Greed really is destroying the United States and the biosphere right now... we could create such a beautiful world if not for greed and ignorance.
@@aaron___6014 indeed
Demographics are why we can't have nice things anymore
As a European, I've grown up with trains and never felt like they would ever be abandoned or made obsolete, since they are always in use all across Europe, though seeing how railway travel has declined in the US and watching this video has made me find so much more appreciation for trains and the beauty that they can encompass. Those train cars are magnificent and this video makes me want to go and experience a ride like that too!
trains are dum anyway
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@@Tony-lj5lrObjectively not lol 😂
I caught a bunch of trains end of last year in the states and loved them! seats were even more comfortable than Europe/UK! none of the carriages were like these though!
I’ve never been into trains before but watching this made me realize how sad it is that traveling by train and works of art like these aren’t common at all anymore. Everyone is so worried about getting places quickly instead of slowing down and enjoying the views and journey as you would on these works of art! Incredible video for sure.
not common in the united states anyways.
Trains are the best of both worlds really, high speed rail can replace many flights and reduce carbon emissions, you get to relax and watch the scenery and reduces traffic. Its ridiculous how the US has such shit rail travel.
@@colekavanaugh4559 I'm glad to be taking the train soon, from ND to Cal
Most are so worried about getting places quickly because they don't have time to lose. Even though many of us here would say you may be moving slow... losing time, but you're gaining something else. Society overall has moved to this way of existing, which is a shame. Will it return? Well, when people value the experience of life again. Maybe one day.
Theyre actually incredibly efficient when cities are planned with them in mind
The episode is exactly why I watch DownieLive and love Mike Downie. No where else anywhere does one get to see things like this in operation AND get to see the joy and thrill that Mike displays in his face. Thanks to his expressive face, we get to share in the ride. Mike, you are not just a national treasure, but a world treasure. Thank you.
I totally agree with you, I am new to DownieLive and he is so expressive and likeable - You reflected exactly my response to Mike and this train! So thank you MacAdvisor!
I'm the opposite. I much prefer reviews where the camera is pointed aWAY from the reviewer most of the time. I tune in to see the object being reviewed, not the reviewer. There's a content provider whom you don't see OR hear - just the occasional text on the screeen as commentary. Much more my style
@@dionlindsay2 Mike is handsome and good-looking enough I always enjoy looking at him.
@@MacAdvisor Heyyyy. Fair enough 🙂
I rode with Bill on the Blue Ridge Club a few weeks ago while I was working the Lake Shore Limited in upstate New York. Bill's passion for these cars is incredible and it is always great to have him and other private car owners on our Amtrak trains.
Thanks! Was great to see you on the LSL!
It’s a shame that society has come to a point where we need to travel as fast as possible and no longer treasure the journey. Traveling by rail in luxury is much more enjoyable than flying. We need to slow down and try and enjoy life more as a people instead of being in a hurry all the time. Great video, thank you!
Its good if you want to look nature. I believe we should have choice to have both. Slow trains to view nature and bond with family and fast trains with good infrastructure to get around quick. Nobody wants to go 26hours to go somewhere. Id rather spend 2-3hours. America needs better infrastructure. We need billions poured into train infrastructure japan is kicking our ass in transportation infrastructure
Humans have always tried to go faster. Horses were faster than walking etc.
Not every country is under the car lobby like the US. Most of europe still uses trains a shit ton
Amen!
@@devilselbowThe Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, French, Germans, Italians, Spanish, etc, etc, etc….all disagree with you. That’s a very “I’m American and unaware of how things work in the rest of the world” mindset.
What a gorgeous gathering of historical rail cars on one excursion. It's absolutely fabulous that you had the opportunity to ride the tain and get a personalized tour of it. Thank you for taking us with you.
his videos have gotten me interested about trains!
Yes. I love the train videos as well.
@@timmyangeltlc4888 dude he is rich a f my man
I want to travel with him now in style
I'm sure he may have a nice income and all but I'm just here to have fun going on vicarious adventures and for the knowledge/research he does for each vlog. Lol. I would love to be able to even go on just one train adventure but sadly don't ever see that happening so I tag along with Mike on his trips.
How blessed are you, Mike? Bill liked your channel so much that he wanted you and your followers to enjoy a truly unique train experience. I bet you had an absolute blast. If you're continuing this theme, there are plenty of other trains to take on ... the Venice-Simplon Orient Express in Europe, the Trans-Siberian across Russia, the Eastern Orient Express between Bangkok and Singapore, and the Blue Train in South Africa come immediately to mind. I bet your followers can give you even more ideas. But your love of rail travel has really shone through.
Hey, it's a good gig if you can get it!!
@@edmunddantes5700 That's the thing, Count, he had the guts to go out and make it happen.
@@kokoken1 hey I'm sorry I didn't think of it first!
@@kokoken1 count 😉 good look !
Thanks!
My grandpa was an engineer on the early Milwaukee rail lines. I’m in tears seeing how beautiful the cars are in this video. I can’t help but think if my grandpa were here to see the beauty of these cars 😭
Love this comment! I think the same when I see things my grandmother was crazy about. I try to see it all through her eyes and pause to appreciate the beauty, the way she would have. I can totally relate.
Just STUNNING! The craftmanship is incredible! Bill is such a class act, gentleman!!!
Thanks!
I am not a huge train person. But it is amazing to see someone like Bill follow their passion so far. I hope they see nothing but success 😊
Thank you!
It’s a testament to how highly people think of you and what you do that you were invited on this adventure of railroad history. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Wow, thank you
I agree!
@@DownieLive I believe that you get the privilege of taking us on these adventures because of the pure excitement in your voice. It is contagious, in all the right ways.
The genuine joy on your face seeing some of these train cars is fantastic! Bill and the rest of the amazing people behind the Blue Ridge Club have done such a great thing restoring and preserving them. Thanks to him, and to you for taking us along Mike!
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks so much!
13:44 The man behind you is so HAPPY to show you this train.. Wow this is making me emotional. Imagine how some people/kids just wouldn't truly appreciate any of it's true beauty and now here you are- loving every minute, and this man behind you is so excited to share it with you. You can see it in his smile/
Thanks for understanding!
The look on Bill's face when he sat down in the Cedar Rapids car..you could just see the pride he feels, and has in this piece of functional history was rolling along. It was read to die, ready to just rust away with time only to be saved to trek through the States. Proving that with a humble heart, and pride in your eyes we can keep evolving that history into something better
Thanks
Thank you Bill for Letting Mike join you and give us the outside experience ❤
As a fan of DownieLive I was very happy to have him (and the rest of you) join us!
Wow! I am at a loss for words. Thanks to Mike and Bill for letting us know such amazing machines still exist!
Our pleasure!
Very welcome!
You create the best train videos on UA-cam . But then you go to the next level and share this ride with us is . The great passenger trains of the past truly were works of art and it is so satisfying to see some so immaculately preserved. I plan to continue to live vicariously through you. Hope that's OK. Thank you!
Loved your genuine enthusiasm and interest! Certainly the most unique railcar I’ve ever seen - that Superdome exceeds even the views from the Orient Express. You truly captured Americana at its most quintessential- humble, soft spoken old-timer, nostalgic decor and a trip through the heartland. Excellent video!
I just love Bills face as he can’t find any other word but “wow” it’s that face when you’re showing your passion to someone and they finally get it 🥰
Love that!
Almost from beginning of vid, I was just repeating WOW, WOW …
Just Astounding …
Thanks Bill, Blue Ridge Club and Downie!
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Love ❤️ it!!!
It got annoying pretty fast, tbh. I just wanted to see the train.
@@AngrySilence Yep. Those are some nice and expensive toys.
But wowzing so much for something that is not even the top experience... yes, can be annoying.
And if it was not 360 degrees. Those window frames blocked the view.
A true immersive experience is on top of a train in India or Bangladesh :)
Sometimes it's hard watching others live your dreams.
Just discovered your channel and I absolutely love it! I'm a female train nerd, have taken many cross-country trips but...nothing like this! Wow!!
"With train travel, you never really know what to expect."
And that's my favorite part of train travel! While others moan and groan about delays, I get genuinely excited because I get more time on board!!
People always ask how I can possibly spend 3 or 4 days on a train. I say that it's never enough! I once left LA Union Station for DC. Spent 1 night in DC, only to do the entire trip in reverse. And that was on Amtrak! Loved every minute of it!
I also really liked this video and have done serveral weekend to weekend trips riding all the AMTRAK Rail routes west of St. Louis connecting at Chicago or Kansas City. You may have already done this but I recommend riding VIA Rail The Canadian between Toronto and Vancouver since it uses 1950s era passenger cars. I rode it back and forth between Vancouver and Jasper as part of one of my AMTRAK trips to see The West.
This is kinda just amazing. So glad they saved these trains.
I used to work in downtown Chicago & when I would get out of the METRA train at union station I’d occasionally see the private coach cars seen here in this video. Amazing. Never had the means or chance to ride in one.
Train buff here and young like you. You have no idea how lucky you are to ride in not just the hickory creek but the CEDAR RAPIDS. This was an epic trip and I absolutely got a thrill feeling and seeing your enthusiasm. Great job with your channel and I applaud your positivity. You deserve every bit of this experience.
FANTASTIC video. Mike is a special gentleman. His passion for railcars is second only to his hospitality. Thanks to both of you for allowing some of us a once in a lifetime excursion on such a beautiful and storied train. Blessings to the owners/patrons of those magnificent railcars.
Thank both of you gentlemen for this wonderful experience, and THANK YOU to all the private owners for preservation of these beautiful trains and our history👏🏼‼️
Bravo
I’ve just stumbled across your page, this is my first video. I didn’t know trains could be so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your love and this story. Now I know about this train and can, hopefully one day, take myself there. Absolutely stunning. Just beautiful.
I found this by accident and have to say Your enthusiasm for nostalgia and technology is so wonderful and I could tell that Bill absolutely loved showing this to you and seeing how much you appreciated his passion. I would love to take an excursion on one of these. It's like a cruise ship on land seeing AMERICA. great experience. thanks buddy!
It's also significantly less environmentally destructive than a cruise ship.
spiderman no way home< it is weird to say best game... because that is objective based...
@@Bluecho4 are you joking? Please tell me you are joking.
Trains are one of the most destructive things mankind has ever done.
Imagine cutting through mountains, going over rivers, leaving it's trail of contamination as it goes. People in the industry know how poisonous these things are to the very soil itself - and everything up from the soil.
The ocean can dilute pollutants like the land cannot.
Thanks!
That was amazing! It must cost millions to restore those cars and the owners are generous enough to share them with other railfans. Fantastic video Mike! Can't wait for the next one.
You'd be surprised what generous donations and lots of "sweat equity" can accomplish.
@@mattfoltz7752 How do you think they keep retired warbirds in the air? The same way donations and sweat equity.
I rode in a Super Dome here in Canada. CN added 3 of them(from Milwaukie Road) them to the "Super Continental" in the 1970s before VIA Rail started. The one on my train was called "Athabasca" & ran between Vancouver-Edmonton. I'm a "Train-a-holic" too. Have traveled over 250,000 km since 1955 mostly here in Canada (51x on The Canadian) but also Australia (1987) & UK (1990) when BritRail still existed.
I'm not used to leaving comments. But I had to.
I'm so happy that individuals such as Bill would do such things, would invite you to this journey. I was so moved by the smile he had when you were looking at details, saying "wow". I'm so happy for him. Also the dog picture on his phone was amazing. This guy is great. I hope Bill will read those lines; you are great !
Thanks for the video ! Cheers from France !
Thanks!
I have to say, the immense amount of love and care put into those rail cars was downright moving. Really envious you were able to experience the artistic prowess of an old rail car, and a still functioning one too! That really was the golden age of travel. The trend of “get from point A to B super quick” has grown in popularity, but there is something so damn classy about taking a train. Well done!
One of your best recordings to date. Great workmanship and craft. How to fall in love with rail travel
I had opportunity to feel this kind of things back in old Yugoslavia, there were few of older trains that had this kind of tour through the country and, even thou I was a kid back then, the feeling was so good riding on these sort of trains, simply one cannot describe those things, one must feel them... I am sad that it is really rare that one can see those these days...
I use to volunteer for the 4449 crew, the deadhead trips for excursions aboard some of these beautiful private cars were the highlights of my time there. There really is nothing like traveling on these gems. I did have the privilege to spend some time on the cedar rapids as well as the silver solarium and plaza santa fe, i will forever remember and be thankful for the people who have refurbished these amazing cars
I don’t think I’ve said “wow” so many times in a single video. Just absolutely stunning. Thank you to Bill and yourself for sharing this with us. Amazing!
Me neither! 😅
I don’t care I’m leaving a second comment. The Cedar Rapids car is just…..stunning. My jaw dropped seeing that car. I’ve only ever seen it ONCE in my life but to ride on it? That would be a dream come true. Thank you for sharing this incredible rail car
Found your video by accident. Combination of your reaction to the Cedar Rapids cars, the view from your favourite car and the astonishing workmanship... I was just so overwhelmed. Moved to tears. Did not expect that.
Thank you.
I'm a big fan of historic trains. It shows that the focus back then was on passenger comfort and not on passenger numbers... Thanks for showing these fine masterpieces of railroad history.
You mean for the people who made custom railcars? Old trains were also just about numbers... like some 3rd class rail cars which didn't have roofs, and second class were just benches.
But yes first class was very based around comfort
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Thank you once again for promoting traveling by train. Being a locomotive driver myself, it makes me hideously proud that a successful youtuber such as you shows our wonderful profession in such a unique way to the world.
This by far is one of my favorite videos so far. I love the older cars and getting to see how different they all are. Definitely dont make them like they used to. Thank you for showing us things we might never have seen otherwise!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@16:50 That’s the whole reason I and so many love the videos! It is because the majority of us may never experience it in person but, we are able to feel the joy,excitement and appreciation through the videos you make. It so we can experience it! So thanks for all you do!❤
This was so unique and we should be thankful for the people who undertook these restorations. Many of these cars were spectacular, none more so than the Cedar Rapids. You're so lucky to have been invited along for this trip and we're lucky to get to experience it here.
I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't follow DownieLive! Bill is a gem of a man, he just seems so kind, thanks for sharing your passion with all of us train lovers Bill. 😗 And thank you Michael for sharing this train and Bill with us. Your Cedar Rapid car smile was the best smile yet!!! 🙂
Thanks!
These rail cars is back when rail travel was the pinnacle of American travel and was just so classy. A time we sadly won’t get to experience. If I ever rode on one of these cars, I’d dress for the occasion to feel like I was back in the 50/60’s
This video made me so emotional. I’ve been watching back to back your videos. This one was very touching. The conversations, background music and the atmosphere. ❤❤❤
Fun fact: you actually can go inside the superdome and Cedar Rapids car. Every year in early June, in St. Paul Minnesota, there is a train day weekend where both of these rail cars on display with others and you can go through and sit in them. Sadly they don’t move but it’s still a fun experience to have every year
Really?!? Thanks for the tip, I'm going to see if I can mark it in my calendar.
I’m on my way there right now! I was looking at the cars I’d get to see online and I remembered this video and had to come back to refresh my memory and get hyped up to get to see the car for myself!
Fantastic!!! The owner gentleman was such a gracious host. This would be the trip of a lifetime. Michael, you keep on knocking it out of the park.😊🌸V
Mike thank you for sharing your experience with us. Bill invited the right person in yourself to join him for a pre-journey ride. I’m not sure I would have been able to stop saying Wow either. It’s fantastic to see that people want to maintain and cherish railway history, so to Bill and all the other owners thank you for letting Mike film this brilliant video. If you’re ever back in England or elsewhere in the UK check out some of our heritage lines, I’d love to see you make a video or series about some of them. Safe travels and best wishes
You have brought tears to my eyes with your appreciation of these beautiful railcars. I had no idea your channel existed, but have just subscribed. How fabulous!
My thoughts and sentiments exactly! I couldn't help but get emotional at the beauty and grandeur of these cars!
Those vintage trains were so enjoyable to see! My husband and I both really enjoyed this video, thank you! And thanks to Bill and the others like him who have saved and restored these wonderful vintage trains and put them back on the rails where they belong and for sharing them with the public. Kudos, For a job well done!
You're welcome!
As someone who still travels by train. And advocates for its expansion. This makes me feel both awe and loss
Honestly, I’m probably never going to ride this train but it makes me happy to know that it still exists to be enjoyed.
Yeah, right? Zero chance I'd ever be able to afford it
@@Demonslayer20111 how much does it cost?
@@alcopower5710 3 to 6000 dollars depending on the car for the whole thing. ~500 dollar "day trip" tickets for single stops
There isn't a modern day train that compares to this one! Its truly amazing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Couldn't agree more!
*in America. Look beyond the US to see how far trains have come in terms of luxury, hospitality and of course, technology. Eg- China, India, France & Japan.
It's amazing how comfortable and spacious it looks, a great example showcasing that transportation doesn't need to be cramped and uncomfortable
What a beautiful journey! I’m so grateful to all of the train enthusiasts who have maintained these works of art. ❤
Both the Cedar Rapids and the Super Dome were used on the Twin Cities Hiawatha between Chicago and Minneapolis by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The train's named after the Song of Hiawatha which is an epic about an Ojibwe warrior named Hiawatha and the tragedy of his love for Minnehaha, a Dakota. The name lives on in Amtrak's Hiawatha Service between Chicago and Milwaukee
Though no longer the case in the US, I still have my own private train that was passed down from my grandpa and father (it was actually on this train that my father died from a heart attack). It's the train I've used to get to summits in Beijing, Hanoi, and Vladivostok. While royal families in Japan and Europe have trains too, I'm the only leader that regularly uses one. If you wanna come, let me know
* Adding a couple more hahas to that comment, Dear Leader ! 👍😂 *
Dear Leader, the Hiawathas did not go only to Minneapolis. They went all the way to the Pacific, to Seattle. That way they could be closer to your kingdom.
Was fun seeing Mike so happy and Bill so proud about this train!
Glad you could "ride along" with us because of Mike!
13:38 was what we all came for. Built 1949 and I agree what he said , they knew how to build stuff back then. Flying is a so-so experience nowadays, and I may really have to consider travelling by this train. Like wow, people travelled in comfort and style back then. Kudos to those who restored these historical works of art. Thumbs up.
Thank you to DOWNIELIVE and Bill and his friends for sharing what would have NEVER been shared with us!! I knew so many train-lovers (long gone) who would have LOVED this video so I am VICARIOUSLY savoring on their behalf! THANK YOU!!! - Laura - FL
Thank you Bill and Thanks to all the other train buffs who keep these trains going , absolutely stunning and I know some guys that will go nuts over these videos that I work with in a train depot, Thank you for sharing with us this amazing journey, may you have many more.
My pleasure!
To all the people involved in the restoration and upkeep of these beauties, a huge thank you. Absolutely stunning. I will one day travel on that route in the Super dome and Cedar Rapids cars. Just incredible. What a way to travel through some of the United States most famous cities. And thank you DownieLive for introducing us to this art on wheels.
Thanks!
This was a very special episode. Thank you, Mike for putting this out there and sharing your experience with us all. And a special thanks to Bill for inviting Mike and all the rest of us along.
You're very welcome!
A big shout out to Mike. People like him are amazing and a blessing to have for the life of our beautiful rail cars that are still out on the tracks today. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you!! Your enthusiasm is well founded. I remember my first train ride from the Twin Cities to Shelby Montana where we departed for Banff for a ski trip. It was back in the 60'sand was the only dependable way to get their. Since then my kids and I traveled from the Twin Cities to Chicago and a couple of years later, we went from Seattle back to Mpls/St. Paul. Just a couple of years ago, my wife and I went from Granby, CO to Glenwood Springs and back. It was an enjoyable ride.
I smiled through that from start to finish. What a magnificent way to see the countryside. If i could ever afford it riding that rain would be on my bucket list. Thanks for the video DL.
Such a spectacular adventure, and such a gracious gentleman that Bill is. Thank you both for bringing us along on all of this! I just discovered Downie Live and I am Hooked indeed! This was a golden adventure. Thank you so much. Looking forward to learning much more. Blessings and appreciation, guys.
Thank you so much!
Mike this video made me feel something that I haven’t felt in a long time the entire vibe of the video was just bliss I’m forever thankful for you mike ❤️
Train journey needs to have a renaissance. Imagine being able to travel like that? Incredible. So beautiful
While I wouldn't call it a Renaissance for train travel, there are more lines being added here in America
It's pretty cool to see rail road enthusiasts come together and preserve rail road history I'm not a big fan of trains but it's really cool to see a piece of history to be alive.
So incredible to see these works of art that I never knew existed. Mike, I’ve loved your enthusiasm for rail travel in videos gone by, but seeing you surprised with this is doubly joyful!
The fact that there’s a Private Train specially designed for Fall Foliage is just wow 🤩
ave to say Your enthusiasm for nostalgia and technology is so wonderful and I could tell that Bill absolutely loved showing this to you and seeing how much you appreciated his passion. I would love
Thank you!
Wow that last train car was absolutely spectacular!! All of the train cars awesome!! Thanks for your passion for trains and travel!
Wow Mike!!! That was phenomenal! I have never seen rail cars like that. I don't know what else to say but thank you for bringing us along.
What a comfortably, warm and nostalgic video this is! I mean I am not from that time of era, but this makes me want to go over and experience those rides. Come along in a suite drink a cup of coffee in the morning with a news paper in hand in that large back dome or sit with friends in that cozy night bar. This is almost eye tearing such a beautiful video you've made!
Absolutely beautiful Mike. I love every trip you take. The City of New Orleans used to come thru my town way back in the day. I remember seeing people sitting in the dining car as we waited for the train to pass. Those were the days my friend. Those were the days. Thanks for bringing us along. Once again greetings from North Mississippi.
I had no idea you would be on the Autumn Colors Express deadhead move to WV. I rode this train on the Saturday run (10/22/22) in one of the lounge cars. It was an incredible rail experience to ride in a historic passenger through West Virginia’s New River Gorge. The organization that owns the Super Dome, Cedar Rapids, and a good handful of other cars in the consist does an incredible job keeping these cars preserved and operating. I would definitely ride this train again! Great video!
Hi! What was the cost of the trip? I would like to put it on my wishlist.
@@justme3w847 From Regular coach class is $179 per ticket and presidential class was about $600 I believe. I rode in First Class and it was $300 or $400, I believe.
Was it a day trip? Thank you for responding!
I have been working my butt off cleaning hi-level trains. Getting ready for santa coming on the train. I started serving the trains as well. I am hooked and want to ride another train. What a dream it would be to ride this one! Something for Nickel Plate to aspire to!
@@justme3w847 Yes, all day round trip from Huntington to Hinton, WV with a passenger stop in Charleston. I boarded the train in Charleston and trip from there to Hinton and back went from 9:15am to 6:15pm.
Well, how do you like that! I was worried for you when the pandemic hit and there was uncertainty for your channel. But the direction you took is amazing! I really want to experience for myself many of those train adventures!! After my mother beats cancer, we are hitting a train adventure!! Thank you Mike!
Pierre, prayers 🙏 of love ❤️ and healing ❤️🩹 for your mother!! 🥰. Happy rails and trails when you go on your adventure with her!! 🚊💺🚂
I'm absolutely enthralled with history and learning cool things about the past. This truly is special, and I'm so jealous you got to dead head this beauty all alone with the one man that could tell you anything about it on the spot. So so sooooo cool 😭
From a time when people took pride in the work they do. So very grateful that people have choesn to maintain these. And I am incredibly grateful that you're able to share them with us.
ITs so cool when it goes through the small towns. Here you are in this massive train and look out to see someone sitting on their porch , or inside watching TV.. Just super cool!
I am in complete Awe. Thank you Bill for letting Mike and all of us experience this spectacular Train. Adding this to my bucket list.💖
My Pleaseure!
You're very welcome!
Spectacular! How I wish we still had service like this across the country. Once again Mike, well done and such an awesome topic, video and soundtrack!!
This video actually is gorgeous, I'm so glad people went out of their way to preserve this beauty.
I live in Germany and traveling by train is more practical and comfortable in first class! I've never seen a train like that in the movies. It's unbelievable, amazing, fantastic...... and beautiful! I would immediately spend my vacation on this train and travel across the country!
Thank you and I look forward to more films 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I was smiling the whole video and it was emotional in a way that can't be put into words. For others this may be simple rail cars, but for rail fans, it a bundle of emotions that they go through whenever they see these pieces of history back to life in its full glory. Your episode fully justified and your reactions simply made the day even better!!! Keep growing @DownieLive
This was ABSOLUTELY spectacular! Our generations really are missing out on a lot, but thank goodness for the owners who have preserved these moving, functional pieces of art. I will likely never get there, but I can at least vicariously, through your amazing videos. Thank you and God bless. Where do we go next? Can’t wait…ALL ABOARD! 😄🌹👍🏽
You're very welcome!
I would like to say this is one of my favorite videos. Its my comfort watch when I need something calm to watch late at night. Thanks for making this.
What a treat to see these beauties and how wonderful they have been maintained in their natural state.
i was "wow'ing" with you. Love all the windows 😊
The Hickory Creek was designed by Henry Dreyfuss, a Brooklyn native who also designed the NY Central's Mercury train (which operated between Chicago and Cleveland), the Honeywell round thermostat, the Model 500 telephone, and the eagle part of the iconic 1967 version of the American Airlines logo which American had until 2013.
While I've never been on the Autumn Colors Express, I can say that for those who don't want something fancy but still enjoy foliage, riding the Metro North along the Hudson Line from NYC's Grand Central is just as beautiful during the Fall as you get incredible views of the Hudson Palisades. This is the same line Amtrak's Maple Leaf, Adirondack, Lake Shore Limited and Ethan Allen Express (as you saw in your Ethan Allen vid) runs along to get to and from Upstate.
Thanks to you and the owners of these railcars. I doubt that I will ever have the opportunity to experience the pleasure, but so enjoyed the video and commentary on the history of these magnificent railcars.
What a beautiful episode, This one really hits us because of how beautiful the old cars are so glad they preserved them love from the chicago suburbs ❤
I can honestly say the beauty of this video and the rail cars brought me to tears. It was breathtaking!
Thanks!
I agree ... all you can say is "wow, Wow, WOW!" Simply amazing, and I'm finding myself choked up with each new rail car. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
WOW! Bill seems like such an awesome guy!!!
Awww gee wiz! Thanks
@@Bill_Gray-Pullman_Travels Always brotha 🙏🏼 hope all stays happy and healthy with you, and those you love 🤙🏼
Hi Mike...we were literally "oooing" and " aaahhhing" watching this video. Those carriages have been just so beautifully restored..it is really a step back in time !
We hate to think just how many hours , let alone the cost of restoring them.
We almost feel like the only things missing were the martinis, cigars, and dinner jackets !
Thanks again