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  • @DavionWest
    @DavionWest  2 роки тому +47

    Should I make more train videos? If so where should I go next?

    • @wouterpaap9343
      @wouterpaap9343 2 роки тому +4

      Davion, I love your style. Do whatever comes to your mind, but for train videos I'll allways be there to watch them. I saw you were even in Europe and I for one love the Adriatic ferry connection from Italy to Greece. That involves a 900 miles train journey from the Netherlands (my place). If you ever come back to Europe, consider this as a possibility and have a look at the craddle of European history and culture in these countries, still beautifull and very hospitable. And nice food and weather...

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words :) it means a lot! I’ll be back in Europe again later this year to make more videos soon. Ohhhhh maybe I’ll add the Netherlands 🇳🇱 to the list this year

    • @Itsnotartitstrash
      @Itsnotartitstrash 2 роки тому +1

      Good job on the video! I hear the east coast trains are nice! But they don’t have traditional dining on the longer distance trains last I heard.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words ☺️. And ahhh I’m definitely going to try this year :)

    • @jjstevens9261
      @jjstevens9261 Рік тому +1

      Beaut vid, and most infectious style! More folk ought to take the train, and enjoy the journey. SW Chief is my most used route for decades (linking to MO River Runner)- like to see y'all's reaction to that route, and then why not some rail vids up Pikes Peak, or a narrow gauge?

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому +20

    As a fellow Veteran I want to thank you for your service Davion.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for your service Trey! Oh we have the same last night 😳

  • @nataliajimenez1870
    @nataliajimenez1870 2 роки тому +18

    Really loved your video. You have a wonderful open attitude but you are not blind to the problems. Would love to watch more train or general transportation videos from you

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words 🥰. I’m doing another transportation video next week. Flying budget airlines only from America to Europe:)

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      More coming next month, West Coast this time:)

  • @thebauminater
    @thebauminater 2 роки тому +18

    Davion, I’ve watched a bunch of UA-camr on Amtrak videos, and yours was by far the best! You humanized everything! Thank you and if you’re ever down in San Antonio say Hi

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, that really means alot to me. Train travel is one of my favorite ways to travel. Should I make more Amtrak videos in the future? Ahhh I was just in SA last week :/

    • @thebauminater
      @thebauminater 2 роки тому

      @@DavionWest definitely make more Amtrak videos. If I were you, I would take all the major long distance routes. For example, Chicago to Seattle should have amazing scenery!

    • @ronclark9724
      @ronclark9724 Рік тому

      @@thebauminater Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The American Southwest desert is the image of the American cowboy movie WEST...

    • @thebauminater
      @thebauminater Рік тому

      I agree. I grew up in the Southwest and it’s a very unique beauty

  • @scstorie
    @scstorie Рік тому +7

    My sons 8 and loves trains, we came across your video and want to try the Texas eagle Amtrak. Thanks for the video!!!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Im glad yall enjoyed the video :). I want to make more train videos but I wasnt sure if I should? Yall will love taking the Texas Eagle, I think its good for kids to see trains and to take them. They can learn about different cultures and people.

  • @karenrandle3355
    @karenrandle3355 2 роки тому +15

    Good job Davion, thanks for having me in your video. Happy Hollidays be safe. God
    bless

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for being in the video! It always makes the videos better when other people are in it. Happy holidays ☺️

  • @Dimika-rq3uj
    @Dimika-rq3uj 8 місяців тому +5

    You can meet the most friendly and interesting people when you travel which adds to the enjoyment of the trip.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  8 місяців тому

      Right!!! That’s why I love traveling!! Especially long distance trains

  • @Timmyjl25
    @Timmyjl25 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this, I plan on doing this in September for my birthday. Probably from Fort worth to Chicago. Didn't know it went to Cali

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      You will enjoy it!! I Still have to make it up to Chicago by Amtrak one day.

  • @RonRicho
    @RonRicho Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, Davion for your excellent train video. I love train travel and especially sleeper trains. The only drawback for me is the food. I would like a more sophisticated dining service.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching and the kind words sir. Ahhh I understand. I’m taking the Canadian across Canada 🇨🇦 next month. Will definitely be a different experience

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому +2

    I love the people that you met especially the gent at about the 14m32s mark.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +2

      That man was had a good soul, and we talked for a while while watching the Texas landscape pass us by. It’s great and a smart thing to listen and talk with elders to hear their story.

  • @BigRuss-ik8vo
    @BigRuss-ik8vo Рік тому +5

    Very excellent vid !! Thank you so much for sharing and thank you for your service to this country.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the support 🙏🙏

  • @ganapatihegde1024
    @ganapatihegde1024 24 дні тому

    Excellent vlog! Very well done. Looking forward to see more vlogs. I am also interested in taking the Amtrak train ride. Greetings from Plano, Texas, United States.

  • @Rita_Johanna
    @Rita_Johanna Рік тому +4

    Davion, your video deserves an award!!! STUNNING on so many levels!!!!! Thank you so so much!!!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you for the positive energy. ☺️ and kind words.

  • @ronclark9724
    @ronclark9724 Рік тому +1

    Dallas Union Station's ballroom upstairs is a BEAUTY.... However it books for special events, weddings, banquets, etc. Back during the hey days of railroads more than a half century ago the ballroom was used as the sitting room and passengers got to their trains by a foot bridge over the tracks with steps to the platforms. That foot bridge was demolished long before DART reconfigured the platforms to its present state. Amtrak uses the downstairs former luggage and package floor as the sitting area today, why it isn't as beautiful as larger Amtrak stations. Even so, it serves Amtrak very well as a sitting room today.

    • @ronclark9724
      @ronclark9724 Рік тому

      A short video of Dallas Union Station ballroom....
      ua-cam.com/video/UcsYx34yqmU/v-deo.html

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  11 місяців тому

      I wish it was still used 🙃🙃. But I’m thankful Amtrak comes through Dallas still

  • @ChrisMilton74
    @ChrisMilton74 Місяць тому +1

    Appreciate the review, I live here in DFW and I’ve been thinking about taking the train for a good trip for sometime

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Місяць тому

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!! You should the trip :)! I’m planning a trip from Vancouver - Toronto taking the Canadian Train

  • @BruceGulley
    @BruceGulley Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this. Today I just made up my mind to take a trip and this is exactly what I have planned. Thanks for what to expect.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      No problem, have a safe and fun journey :).

    • @BruceGulley
      @BruceGulley Рік тому +1

      Today is the day, I'm off

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      @@BruceGulley How was the trip?:)

    • @BruceGulley
      @BruceGulley Рік тому

      @DavionWest I had to postpone due to illness in the family. Now things is set for Jan 1 2024. Looking forward to riding

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      @user-fo4iw2fo9g damn I hope everyone in your family is doing better. You’ll enjoy 😊 the ride!!

  • @jmarti03261
    @jmarti03261 2 роки тому +4

    Very nice video! Looking forward to my next trip. I have taken Texas Eagle 22 to Chicago and back to Fort Worth.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I have to take that one eventually. Two of my close friends live in Chi town. What's the view like on the trip?

  • @AScottishOdyssey
    @AScottishOdyssey Рік тому +1

    You watch Downie Live as well? Cool! I love travel as well. All of my videos focus on Scotland.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      Haha you noticed :), you are a true fan of him! yes I love him, he is so underated.

    • @AScottishOdyssey
      @AScottishOdyssey Рік тому +2

      @@DavionWest I've been watching his videos for a wee while now. His love for what he does is so infectious.

    • @MariaHernandez-jd2bi
      @MariaHernandez-jd2bi 7 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I do.

  • @carytodd7211
    @carytodd7211 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Great narration, and the interactions with fellow passengers was a nice touch.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, i'm glad you liked the video. I did another Amtrak video, from San Diego to Seattle, probably my favorite one.

  • @conniekirkland4425
    @conniekirkland4425 Рік тому +1

    Loved your video Davion!!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you for the support with watching the video, and the kind words. Thanks again.

  • @ggreg2258
    @ggreg2258 Рік тому +4

    Cool! You should do more train trips. Thanks!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thanks for the support ☺️, planning some more hopefully next month at the end

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Next train trip reports are coming next month, get ready :)

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому +2

    Great video!!! Well done and I am subscribing.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you for the support Trey 🙏

  • @hamishthedockchugger351
    @hamishthedockchugger351 Рік тому +2

    El Paso Texas is where I actually live and the station is beautiful

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      I know a couple of people out in El Paso ☺️. The train journey was great, I need to see the inside of the station next tike

  • @gabe95340
    @gabe95340 Рік тому +3

    Train rides are the best . We have taken the train a lot. Only way to travel . More people need to take the train and discover the piece of mind and joy while traveling the train. Life's a journey keep traveling.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Hopefully 🤞 more people will see how great train travel is for the soul and the environment. Within the next 15-50 years I think we will see surge in train investment and travel in the US finally.

    • @jackjules7552
      @jackjules7552 Рік тому

      Although Amtrak is ok. I still compare Amtrak to the days when the passenger trains were run by the private railroads. To be honest, the private railroads had more comfortable trains, more colorful looking trains, faster schedules and many many more routes and multiple trains in each direction. And one had a choice of which railroad company one wanted to take as there were multiple routes and multiple railroad companies competing for business between any two major cities. And there used to be many more dedicated passenger train tracks that have since been ripped up thus causing Amtrak to have to share track with the freight trains.

  • @tarantulaina_jar7168
    @tarantulaina_jar7168 10 місяців тому +2

    My hometown is Nevada Texas currently living down south by Corpus

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  10 місяців тому +1

      I need to explore more of Nevada some day :) and corpus!

    • @MariaHernandez-jd2bi
      @MariaHernandez-jd2bi 7 місяців тому +2

      Corpus Christi is nice.

    • @tarantulaina_jar7168
      @tarantulaina_jar7168 7 місяців тому

      @@DavionWest I miss Nevada tx the cool little small town that is not to far from the city

    • @tarantulaina_jar7168
      @tarantulaina_jar7168 7 місяців тому

      @@MariaHernandez-jd2bi it’s ok

  • @Mister.Enigma
    @Mister.Enigma 2 роки тому +1

    Dude, enjoyed watching this lil adventure, keep going brother.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words ☺️ that’s the plan 💪

  • @Andre-qc9nb
    @Andre-qc9nb Місяць тому +1

    Phenomenal video, young man

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the kind words ☺️

  • @honchoponcho94
    @honchoponcho94 9 місяців тому +1

    nice vid; especially the conversations with others. new subscriber here.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for the kind words and support 🙏

  • @mickoneill8282
    @mickoneill8282 Рік тому +2

    Good job!

  • @deborahsells1092
    @deborahsells1092 9 місяців тому

    I'm going out from Illinois to New Mexico THIS summer! I didn't realize the Texas Eagle had an Observation Level! I rode on the Southeast Chief years ago & I Loved their Observation Level!!

    • @deborahsells1092
      @deborahsells1092 9 місяців тому

      I meant The SouthWEST Chief!!!! 😂

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  9 місяців тому

      Yes! 🙌 I always love the observation car!!it’s where I try to spend most of my time

  • @kimberlyvinson9047
    @kimberlyvinson9047 Рік тому

    Because of where the Dallas Amtrak station is located.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      I just hope train travel can come back to Dallas. And we start to use more trains 🚂

  • @tracyhykel3774
    @tracyhykel3774 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm contemplating doing the train going home to FTW from visiting San Diego, the first place you went in the video, was that a roomette? Then the regular, plane looking seats that reclined, is that the business seats? Thanks for the video!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  11 місяців тому

      Hey, yes the first place was the Roomette, and the other seats were coach. On the long trips they only have rooms and coach seats :).

  • @junedogg09
    @junedogg09 Рік тому +1

    Hey bro great content. I was thinking of planning my first train ride and you sealed the deal. I definitely want the Arkansas to California ride...

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words ☺️. Oh that will be fun and much shorter than my ride haha. Take a book, your laptop and just relax on your way to Cali. Have a safe trip.

    • @junedogg09
      @junedogg09 Рік тому

      Actually, that ride will add about 6 hours. It leaves Arkansas and goes to Texas..

  • @luciam6098
    @luciam6098 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service

  • @Gaiasfiyah
    @Gaiasfiyah Рік тому +2

    THANK YOU for sharing your journey with us. Your comprehensive overview of the Texas Eagle 421 train. I am packing to travel from the the BIG D to LA and your video is right on time.
    😂 on the food rankings! I'm vegan so I'm looking forward to what's available for me on the menu.
    Keep the travel videos coming!
    #airforceveterans

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      You’re going to have an awesome trip 😎 ai love train travel, especially that route, it really makes you sit back and relax. I’m glad you enjoyed the video :), I’ll have a train video from the UK coming out soon :). The Big D? Oh you must be from Dallas too if you know that phrase 👀😂😎. Praying they have good options for you with the menu. Thank you for the support and for serving our country.

    • @Gaiasfiyah
      @Gaiasfiyah Рік тому +1

      @@DavionWest I did!!! I travelled from Dallas to Union Station in LA. Took the train/bus/train connection to San Diego. It took a minute to find the Amtrak lounge in LA but I was relentless since it was like night and day from the main waiting area in Union Station. My roommette was SUPER COMFY! I was thoroughly impressed with the staff. Your video was on point. Lastly, the vegan options weren't too shabby taste wise. I gave it a solid 7. Thanks again. Looking forward to checking out your UK video. Estar segura!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Glad to hear that!! Hopefully we can get more trains in America, especially a high speed train from Dallas to Houston.

  • @3101home
    @3101home 26 днів тому +1

    Tell me the big advantage of wearing sandals in the train shower? ( besides the slipping factor?)

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  26 днів тому

      Well for me at least, I do not want to catch anything. And I also don’t know what people do in that shower, (using the restroom) etc. it could just be a personal thing.

    • @3101home
      @3101home 26 днів тому

      @ hey thanks for sharing….before Covid I welcomed as many germs as I could - thought it helped my overall immune build up resistance…but have started washing my hands more than ever as well as my veggies.

  • @GlaciaGalaxy
    @GlaciaGalaxy Рік тому

    I take amtrak every 3 months or so (next one coming up on july 16th) to see my husband who lives in another state from me currently, Im eventually going to move to his state, and when i do ill still be taking amtrak back and forth to see my family. My ride takes 19 hours to get there and i love every minute of it!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Wow! 19 hours of train travel every 3 months. I feel that since my girlfriend lives in Europe. The distance sucks but is well worth it. Even though Amtrak trains move slow when compared to other trains in the world, I think this is what gives it magic. A chance to really slow down in our fast world.

    • @GlaciaGalaxy
      @GlaciaGalaxy Рік тому

      @DavionWest yes! And i have always loved trains ever since i was little they are just so powerful imo. I love seeing the places we go through. We go straight through new york to get there and i was like a kid in a candy store looking out of the window the first time seeing it.

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому +1

    I haven't checked out the rest of your channel yet but I hope you have a video of you and your Dad traveling by train at some point. My Dad has been gone since 2001. I would have loved to travel with him but time did not allow for it.
    It is a huge regret.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      I’m sorry to hear that Trey… I have one video in Italy 🇮🇹 with him. But actually I’ll have a train video with him and my family traveling by train in the Uk soon. I’m trying to focus spending time with my family since we never know when we won’t have a chance to anymore.

  • @deetorrance3659
    @deetorrance3659 Рік тому +1

    I drove to Austin from LA back in 2021, this looks like a much better option!!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Woah 😳….. you are brave…. I’ve driven from Dallas to Utah and that was too much for me.

  • @therealcpshow7386
    @therealcpshow7386 Рік тому +2

    Very familiar Big D and the surrounding areas and some other states..Etc...Great Video, I would not mind trying out a Amtrak journey.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching the video, I really appreciate it. You should defiantly do it. I love taking Amtrak, even with the delays.

  • @anitafranklin8856
    @anitafranklin8856 2 роки тому

    Great video Davion 👍🏾 that’s my bucket 🪣 list this year 😊

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely do it!!! I have the empire builder on my bucket list for this year :)

    • @anitafranklin8856
      @anitafranklin8856 2 роки тому

      @@DavionWest I wanna do that too 👍🏾

  • @Glordness
    @Glordness Рік тому

    I truly enjoy the Amtrak train. Looking to get my wife to ride Amtrak with me soon.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Oh that will be fun!!! I always love trying to get my friends to try trains..

  • @marcyl2003
    @marcyl2003 7 місяців тому +2

    Aye veterans out here. I'm traveling to Austin from Detroit. And I'm sure you know but those veterans who don't know WE get a discount.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  6 місяців тому +1

      Major key 🔑 ^^^^

    • @KyleWeers-n3q
      @KyleWeers-n3q 3 місяці тому

      How do you apply the discount

  • @MariaHernandez-jd2bi
    @MariaHernandez-jd2bi 7 місяців тому +1

    You should have shown the train stop in San Antonio.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  7 місяців тому

      I wish I didm but I was so tired when we got to SA. For sure next time!!

  • @coryphillips8526
    @coryphillips8526 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Davion. FYI, in the northeast part of the country, Amtrak has the right of way. Also, Amtrak has electric locomotives. I'm from Philadelphia. That's how I know. Amtrak also has the right of way over our commuter trains.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the intel, I defiantly have to make my way to the northeast corridor and make videos :). The north east seems to have a way better transportation system than in the south of the US, hopefully we will get better.

  • @deborahsells1092
    @deborahsells1092 9 місяців тому

    Yes!!! Please DO! You did an excellent job!!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  9 місяців тому

      Say less 🙏, thank you for the kind words.

    • @deborahsells1092
      @deborahsells1092 9 місяців тому +1

      @@DavionWest What do you mean Less?? 🤔

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  9 місяців тому

      @deborahsells1092 so kind of like slang, meaning like “okay I lol definitely do it :)”

  • @benedmonson3445
    @benedmonson3445 Рік тому

    You gotta ride the Empire Builder Chicago to Seattle or vice versa.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Oh that route is on the list! Better in winter or summer?

    • @benedmonson3445
      @benedmonson3445 Рік тому

      @@DavionWest Summer is way too crowded. Anyway winter time should be beautiful especially if snow time. I travelled on it last fall 10/22 and it was pretty good but winter would be better i feel.

  • @lavapop1900
    @lavapop1900 Рік тому

    Good for you for being an extrovert and talking to people I could never LOL I love being an introvert😅

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      It defiantly is hard at first but makes the journey so much fun.

  • @dhawthorne15
    @dhawthorne15 Рік тому +1

    I did the Zephyr and Starlight the end of November last year and think this has the Empire Builder is on the list for this year. Would you recommend doing the entire journey from Chicago or LA? I live in Houston myself and from FW originally but I need the whole experience 😊

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      The Zephyr and Starlight are on my list for sure!! I havent done the trip from Chicago to LA yet. I got on in Dallas, but I do want to do the whole trip someday!

    • @dhawthorne15
      @dhawthorne15 Рік тому +1

      @@DavionWest I’m actually thinking I might just do the entire Texas Eagle trip this fall and do the Empire Builder for next year. I was just sitting here thinking that last year’s adventure kicked my butt, but it was so relaxing.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      Eventually I’ll get around to doing the empire builder and the whole Texas Eagle route :). Yeah long train journeys kick my butt too!!
      I’m thinking of heading to Florida and making a video on the new bright line trains

    • @jackjules7552
      @jackjules7552 Рік тому

      Amtrak is 2nd tier train travel. Before Amtrak, the passenger trains were run by the private railroads and they ran them on faster schedules, more comfortable rooms and coaches and many many more routes to choose from. And the food was cooked on board from scratch and there was more luxury.

  • @usmc-veteran73-77
    @usmc-veteran73-77 2 роки тому +1

    Words from a movie... "God Bless Texas"

  • @deaventuraconkikomas4281
    @deaventuraconkikomas4281 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, it really means alot! I have another sleeper train video coming out in about a month :) From Ukraine.

  • @syrax101
    @syrax101 2 роки тому

    Empire builder! Train rides are the new wave lol

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому

      Im trying to go on that trip this month, still thinking about it. Trains are definitely the future and wave.

    • @jackjules7552
      @jackjules7552 Рік тому

      Trains are not the new wave. Before Amtrak, the passenger trains were run by the private railroads. In the 1960's nearly very town in the US. was served by a train. The trains back then were faster, more comfortable, more routes to choose from. When Amtrak took over the passenger trains in 1971 they eliminated 60 percent of the routes and downgraded service in every possible way. The passenger train traffic was reduced to trickle by 1971 as most people switched to flying and driving during the 1960's causing the passenger train to meet its near death. There will never be a new wave of train travel in the U.S. as Amtrak and the government butchered the system and it is impossible to bring it back.

  • @bigwallyE
    @bigwallyE 2 роки тому

    definitely, yours was the best ive seen 👍

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words. I love traveling by trains and meeting new people and discovering new towns.

  • @joshfernandez6662
    @joshfernandez6662 День тому +1

    What was the total cost of this expedition?

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  День тому

      I believe $440 dollars. I’m actually on a sleeper train in Canada right now lol

    • @joshfernandez6662
      @joshfernandez6662 День тому +1

      @DavionWest from Dallas to LA was $440?! That's is crazy high!! That's as much as a ✈️ flight. Can't wait to see the Canada 1 too

  • @stevengates4034
    @stevengates4034 Рік тому

    Great video. How was the layover in SA?

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      It was a little loud, since they were adding on more train cars, but since it was late I slept through most of it.

  • @johnsons74thsquadron74
    @johnsons74thsquadron74 2 роки тому

    Very nice trip report. But I am not riding the Texas Eagle till they bring back the sightseer lounge and traditional dining.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words. They did bring back the site seeing lounge :) . The traditional dining is available if you have a room

    • @johnsons74thsquadron74
      @johnsons74thsquadron74 2 роки тому +1

      @@DavionWest Those are only available between San Antonio and Los Angeles and are only available because the Texas Eagle service btw San Antonio and LA only represent a thru coach and sleeping car that are attached to the New Orleans to LA Sunset Limited. Because the Sunset Limited has these amenities there’s no reason to exclude Texas Eagle passengers from these. The Texas Eagle runs as an independent train between Chicago and and San Antonio and as a thru coach and sleeper between San Antonio and LA. The independent train between Chicago and San Antonio has no sightseer lounge or traditional dining both of which it did have before the pandemic. I hope that will one day change.

    • @helenfernandez5956
      @helenfernandez5956 Рік тому

      Love from Arizona. Enjoying your video. Continue making videos.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words and support ☺️

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 роки тому

    avion.you did great job, see you on my side- 👽

  • @nowismoney
    @nowismoney Рік тому

    thanks

  • @crossoverbunchshow8793
    @crossoverbunchshow8793 Рік тому +1

    I need to take a train to Los Angeles in the big brother house.

  • @ff7fanboi
    @ff7fanboi Рік тому

    What’s good my guy did the border patrol use the dogs while in El Paso? Cheers!

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      I didnt see them use dogs on the train, but I cant say if its always like that. cheers!

  • @prestonlowery2265
    @prestonlowery2265 Рік тому

    Your the first and only person that thinks Austin smells good

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      haha lol I guess its cause I have so many memories in Austin.

  • @guanacocruz765
    @guanacocruz765 4 місяці тому

    How much was it

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  3 місяці тому

      I believe 440 but I somehow got a great deal.

    • @guanacocruz765
      @guanacocruz765 3 місяці тому

      @DavionWest wow that's not bad, I can afford 500 the most

  • @randyj6245
    @randyj6245 Рік тому

    Nice video

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words ☺️

  • @chrisdobrowolski2783
    @chrisdobrowolski2783 10 місяців тому +1

    What was your favorite meal on this train? How many hours of uninterrupted sleep did you get on this train?

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  10 місяців тому

      I would have to say the Steak for sure! I would say I got maybe 5-6 hours. And thats because we added a couple of train cars in San Antonio at night, so that woke me up.

  • @matthewyoder93
    @matthewyoder93 2 роки тому

    California Zephyr and the capitol limited and empire builder

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      Fingers crossed, I can make those trips happen this year after europe.:)

  • @IsaacNYC212
    @IsaacNYC212 Рік тому

    14:05 ❤️

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  Рік тому +1

      Defiantly an unforgettable train journey to Los Angeles!!

  • @Ferguson1985
    @Ferguson1985 2 роки тому

    This is not Amtraks longest train. Empire builder and California Zephyr is.

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  2 роки тому +1

      I guess it depends how you look at it, California Zephyr is 845 mile. Texas Eagle is 2,438 miles, and the Empire State Builder is 2,206 miles. So I mean by total distance it’s longer yes but, the empire builder takes longer by time tho.

    • @Ferguson1985
      @Ferguson1985 2 роки тому

      @@DavionWest oh ok sorry. I actually didn't know that.

  • @LatifahMonique
    @LatifahMonique 2 роки тому

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @flovoices4u294
    @flovoices4u294 4 місяці тому +1

    They check the trains in El Paso?! Get serious. Thats like fixing a faucet that is dripping but ignoring the torrent of water coming from virtually anywhere else. Nice that you walk on the train though 🤦‍♀️

    • @DavionWest
      @DavionWest  4 місяці тому

      Yeah I don’t see a point…. When respirar could go somewhere else.

  • @alejandroleal22
    @alejandroleal22 7 місяців тому

    San Antonio train WTF

  • @jademcgood4314
    @jademcgood4314 8 місяців тому +1

    U have no sound