The Carolinian: A 12 Hour Odyssey in Business Class | Greensboro - NYC

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  • @JoeyLovesTrains
    @JoeyLovesTrains ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I didn’t realize Raleigh had a high level accessible platform. Good job NC!

  • @gordonsnell6735
    @gordonsnell6735 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    VERY NICE!! Amtrak was kicking it at 126 MPH, I was like DANG!! That was a fast train for sure, WOW 😮😮

  • @hefnertw
    @hefnertw ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for highlighting the beautiful station that is Greensboro. I am a bit biased as it is my home station but it really is an elegant station. It is also home (upstairs) to regional transit, city transit, intercity bus and a nice model railroad club in the old REA area.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I never ventured over to the regional bus terminal side of the station, as I really didn't have a reason to head that way, but now I wish I had.

    • @hefnertw
      @hefnertw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LonestarTrips The main part of the transit upstairs is you can see the old freight area and it does have a nice view of the train platforms. Also the bathrooms upstairs are not behind a lock that requires a code from an Amtrak employee and proof of a ticket. If you are back in Greensboro either request to see the model train set up or just make sure you are in the city when they are having meetings/running the model trains.

  • @kaylarosefleming
    @kaylarosefleming ปีที่แล้ว +2

    11:34 my dad keeps his boat at that marina. Its fun being out there and trying to get trains to honk at you

  • @anthonywarrener1881
    @anthonywarrener1881 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you very much for this great video ! I agree with all that you say having ridden on the Carolinian several times. The use of two ACS 64s from D.C is unusual, as it has never happened to me ! As you say they have an insane combined power of 13,400 hp !

  • @stephenkeever6029
    @stephenkeever6029 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your editing gets tighter and your pacing gets better with every video. Really enjoyed this one with all of the info and rail fanning shots.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Always glad to hear it, especially from a patron!

  • @hjd.transit9267
    @hjd.transit9267 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Raleigh is a smoke stop, Raleigh is the crew base and the first crew times out thete

  • @dmvspotting
    @dmvspotting ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:33 is the rappahannock river. the potomac river is further up north

  • @househomie6128
    @househomie6128 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As someone from Lesotho, I wish I'd be able to travel there. I'm living vicariously through your reviews!

  • @jackiescorpio6359
    @jackiescorpio6359 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was incredibly helpful. I've always taken flights (too many flights LOL) and wanted to experience the train ride up to Rhode Island. I was worried about the seats being uncomfortable among other things. I took a chance that google would have pictures, but a video?.... I am definitely taking the Carolinian. I'm also doing this for my 12 year old to experience.....Thanks so much j.scorpio So I can't smoke for 24 hours. bummer...🚬

  • @maryn7097
    @maryn7097 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude I so appreciate you- I’ve been anxious about my trip to NYC by train next month, and this is the exact same trip from the exact same station! I’m be in coach and checking a bag (which I’m still anxious about 😅), but this vid def helps soothe my nerves 💖

  • @chrisbarr6260
    @chrisbarr6260 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you ever thought about doing San Diego metropolitan transit system?
    The blue line expansion to the UTC La Jolla mall. Let me tell you that is a nice ride up there.

  • @blancap6265
    @blancap6265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Interesting... I will take the train from Newark NJ to Raleigh, NC in a few days, and I look forward to the experience. I wish ee had a train system comparable to the ones in Europe and Japan. It's sad that it only goes up to 80 mph. The TGV in France goes up to 199 mph, more than double the speed.

  • @jimpern
    @jimpern ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite cafe food item at present is the Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on an oat roll; the cheese might be cheddar, swiss or havarti. (Ask for extra mayo packets.) The Cheese Stromboli is decent if you tell the attendant to leave it in the microwave a little longer than usual. And if you need to sleep in Coach, use noise-cancelling headphones. Thanks for the video!

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A great choice of food options for sure. And noise cancelling headphones are a must have!

  • @johnalder6028
    @johnalder6028 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When in DC take the free tour of the George Washington Masonic shrine it's fascinating. There's a nice Irish pub down the street from Union Station. Good report.

  • @nathanjiang100
    @nathanjiang100 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I took the Carolinian in the winter of last year from Charlotte all the way to NYC! The ride was nice and we were 50 minutes early into NY, but 13 hours is my upper limit for Amfleet I Coachclass. It's way longer than the Pennsylvanian, which uses Amfleet II cars, so I don't see why they can't bring them to the Carolinian. Anyways looking forwards to watching this!

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t know why they operate Amfleet 1s on this route, but I agree that 13 hours is about the limit for coach. Hopefully that changes in the future!

    • @gloryannbatista6211
      @gloryannbatista6211 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey lonestar trip reports

    • @gloryannbatista6211
      @gloryannbatista6211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey can u do The capital limited between the Chicago and DC please

    • @gloryannbatista6211
      @gloryannbatista6211 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you do the capital limited between the windows to be in the US capital please

    • @MiaCollinsNeighborhood
      @MiaCollinsNeighborhood ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LonestarTrips Well let’s just say your video is right on track!

  • @newenglandskier13
    @newenglandskier13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Thanks for offering a look at this ride that I hope to take in the future!

  • @SAHill
    @SAHill ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The restored caboose at the Selma station, number 907, appears to be originally from the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Awesome, thanks for the info! I did some research into it, but never found any definitive answer, so your input is greatly appreciated.

  • @johnathanlewis2049
    @johnathanlewis2049 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @syrax101
    @syrax101 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really love the amfleet 1’s… I would be happy if they make a newer version that’s modern with bigger windows. I could easily stay on the train a full day with the seats Amtrak has. Great vid!

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. Amfleet 1s are great cars, but a modern version is certainly needed. With Amtrak replacing them with the Airo trainsets, I think the comfy seats we know and love are not long for this world.

    • @newenglandskier13
      @newenglandskier13 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. The new Venture cars look nice, but they seem like a significant step down in passenger comfort, especially with the lack of recline. I also wish they would just update the Amfleet design with larger windows to make Amfleet III coaches, but I doubt it’ll ever happen. I am interested to see what they eventually decide the replace the Amfleet II coaches with, hopefully something more comfortable than Ventures. I can’t see longer Amfleet 1 routes, such as the Carolinian, being particularly comfortable in the Venture coaches.

    • @GABESTA535
      @GABESTA535 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@newenglandskier13 I don't understand the obsession with bigger windows. You can see just fine out of the Amfleets. And bigger windows means more glare.

    • @robertp.wainman4094
      @robertp.wainman4094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@LonestarTripsYes - what is it about modern seats in public transport? So uncomfortable compared to older stock like these.

  • @WarrensTrains
    @WarrensTrains ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every video is better than the last! Nice video!!

  • @michaausleipzig
    @michaausleipzig ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really amazing to see that switch from snail's pace to almost high speed.
    Just one thing I noticed: I always thought DC was a terminus station so I expected the electric locos to just couple on the rear end and then continue in that direction. Looks like I was wrong about that though... 🤔

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah the loco swap is a strange, but common practice in the northeast.

    • @michaausleipzig
      @michaausleipzig ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LonestarTrips well it's not that strange. I remember as a kid electrification of a train line ended at the station near my grandparents house and I was always curious to see the loco change. And it's always better to change the loco than to run diesel trains on electrified lines.

    • @hefnertw
      @hefnertw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is a tunnel under the station from the south so the rail runs without end in a sense. In theory a swap would not be needed but of course is for speed, cost of energy, and tunnels that may not be passable for a diesel by law for pollution reasons and buildup of CO2. 5 years ago on the Crescent the train jumped a switch when we were just about out of the tunnel. Technically a derail. Moving 5 to 10 MPH and then emergency break and STOP. It was a bit of a delay with switching an engine and backing up the a VRE stop and then changing tracks and then back to Union Station.

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Conductors usually don't clean toilets. Was there a Train Attendant onboard?

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not sure, but it's entirely possible that's who I was seeing come through.

  • @CarolChesak
    @CarolChesak 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am taking the Carolinian business class in the fall. Would you happen to know which number seats have the best views out the window? I am not a fan of staring at the wall of the train car or the curtains. Thanks!

  • @JaxB-po8ld
    @JaxB-po8ld 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this video as well

  • @stephenriley9928
    @stephenriley9928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The caboose at Selma Station is Ex Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac (RF&P)

  • @tomg8518
    @tomg8518 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This a very good video!!!

  • @AT-nq6cu
    @AT-nq6cu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please correct me if I'm wrong. I thought you can only ride the NE Regional & the Acela on the NE Corridor. I heard it had something to do with leaving room for passengers traveling beyond the NE Corridor. Since your train picked up passengers in Baltimore, how is that possible? Another awesome video. Thank You for making it.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think that's a thing anymore, if it ever was. I've always seen the out-of-corridor services listed as travel options, but I've never paid much attention to the specifics, so it's possible certain trains don't allow boarding on certain days.

    • @CaradhrasAiguo49
      @CaradhrasAiguo49 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      as of Mar 2024, only the 2 Silver Services and Cardinal are un-bookable for travel only within the NEC. All the other services allow NEC-only travel, in both directions
      (No status on Guest Rewards although I doubt that would change anything)

  • @gloryannbatista6211
    @gloryannbatista6211 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey hey hey

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is date of travel Trees are bare along the James River approaching RVR.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Travel was on February 24th, 2023.

  • @Thommygun-qv7um
    @Thommygun-qv7um ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why does this train need 2 ACS-64? 1 is more powerful than the PI42DC which made the first leg of the journey.
    Also, nice laptop the ASUS Zephyrus? Your editing machine, I guess?

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The train doesn't need 2 for sure, but it's what we got. Not sure why in all honesty, as I've always seen them run with one. And thanks, the laptop is my on the go workstation. My desktop is my usual editing machine.

    • @lil5713
      @lil5713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Equipment move most likely, easier just to add the locomotive the need to move onto a train heading in that direction

  • @renardfranse
    @renardfranse ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Verticality?????? GREAT WORD, BRAVO!

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว

      Why thank you! Glad it didn't go unnoticed.

  • @willgibson9718
    @willgibson9718 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can You please make a video about Boston south station to nyc

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've made a video from NYC to South Station, but not the other way around (yet 😉). Maybe I'll tag it on to my travels this summer.

    • @willgibson9718
      @willgibson9718 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LonestarTrips where is the video see you on Saturday

  • @johnburke1317
    @johnburke1317 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video

  • @jbreezy101
    @jbreezy101 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    11:58 those buildings in the foreground are office buildings for members of Congress. They're accessible via the underground tunnels and the Capitol "train".

  • @gloryannbatista6211
    @gloryannbatista6211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, Lonestar trip reports Can you do the capital limited between the Windy City and US capital please

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’ve ridden on the Limited between Pittsburgh and Chicago, so another ride is a bit lower on the priority list, but I’m sure I’ll revisit it in the future.

  • @jimpern
    @jimpern ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've ridden the Crescent fairly often along with some other trains. I rode Business Class on the Coast Starlight from L.A. to Tacoma in September and I was NOT impressed. The seat was exactly the same as in coach except for being covered in leather, and we could only eat in the dining car for a fee ($45 for dinner). The only advantage was being able to use the Metropolitan Lounge in L.A. along with the First Class passengers. I will only take Business Class in the future on trains where that gives you a roomier seat.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว

      I experienced the same thing on the Pacific Surfliner, but with no dinner. The seats are usually the same, maybe a bit more spacious, but the rolling stock is so interchangeable, that you can often find "business class" seats in coach. The only saving grace was the superliner coach being used as one of the two business class cars, so I ended up with much more space than anticipated.

  • @carolgraham9500
    @carolgraham9500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this route run 7 days a week or are there certain days?

  • @blossomct
    @blossomct 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does that have sleeper cars??

  • @jackiescorpio6359
    @jackiescorpio6359 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do the allow you to carry snack for your child?

    • @Freedom-h7d
      @Freedom-h7d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you can bring food

  • @dhlunar
    @dhlunar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You mentioned the Capitol Limited being backed into DC for that afternoon's trip. Where was the engine? The Capitol Limited heads northwest out of DC so the engine should have been at the Northern end.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it was an equipment move that would be used as the capitol limited, and not the capitol limited itself.

  • @nyrmetros
    @nyrmetros ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello and welcome!

  • @jessicaburdell7779
    @jessicaburdell7779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still miss the days where all I saw were nothing but AEM-7's and HHP-8's running in Amtrak's electric fleet.

  • @rutheliz75
    @rutheliz75 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will miss the indirect lighting and curtains of the Amfleet cars versus the the newest cars .

  • @deeplycon638
    @deeplycon638 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I live in Greensboro

  • @lishaphillips7713
    @lishaphillips7713 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you didn't really show the seat itself

  • @paulkoza8652
    @paulkoza8652 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why would anyone want to pay for business class when the front end is cheaper and gets there the same time as the business car?

  • @TrumanKelley
    @TrumanKelley 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They need viewliners for the train if agree like

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is Business Class worth $234?

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eh, probably not, but I used one of my 12 hour upgrade coupons to get it, so I wasn't too worried about the price.

    • @samtrak1204
      @samtrak1204 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LonestarTrips For that price I’d rather ride a luxury bus like The Jet even though I prefer trains.

    • @LonestarTrips
      @LonestarTrips  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@samtrak1204 Agreed, although there aren't any luxury options between Greensboro and NYC, so Amtrak will have to do.

    • @TomHoffman-uw7pf
      @TomHoffman-uw7pf ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd stay home before I'd take a friggin' BUS.

  • @kl6361
    @kl6361 ปีที่แล้ว

    I said coast starlight, not Carolinian

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirty windows help block out unwanted and wanted sunlight. Gorgeous sunset would have been even more stunning if seen through a clear window. I hope you complain to Amtrak President about dirty trains.

  • @gloryannbatista6211
    @gloryannbatista6211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey lone star trip reports

  • @ncard00
    @ncard00 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    ALL raillines in the world should be electrified, so no engine swapping is necessary, and there are of course all the other benefits of electrification.

    • @TrumanKelley
      @TrumanKelley 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Don’t make fun of p42

    • @TrumanKelley
      @TrumanKelley 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DONT DISRESPECT THE P42

    • @Daniel-hj8el
      @Daniel-hj8el 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@TrumanKelleyYo CHILL bro P42 would use other routes, it ain't end

    • @bstafford112
      @bstafford112 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amtrak only owned the northeast corridor only.

    • @Daniel-hj8el
      @Daniel-hj8el 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bstafford112 Yeah SURELY "Only Owned" Northeast Corridor, like Amtrak also owns Keystone Corridor Philadelphia to Keystone, New Haven to Springfield Corridor, Michigan City to Kalamazoo (Parts of Wolverine Corridor), and also Poughkeepsie to Schenectady (First segment of Empire Service), any line that is State own like Richmond to D.C ALSO counts as passenger priority.

  • @WalkWalkWalk-c2y
    @WalkWalkWalk-c2y ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s so depressing that we have such a pathetic system that it takes 12 hours to get to NYC from Greensboro.

    • @skiparkcityut
      @skiparkcityut ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a lot faster than most Amtrak routes. Sad but true most Amtrak is even slower speeds

    • @de-fault_de-fault
      @de-fault_de-fault ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the extended NEC services suffer from the same problem: the NEC part is fine, but the engine change at Washington plus the low speeds and frequent delays in NS and CSX territory ruin everything. The dual mode capability of the future Airo sets will cut down on that long stop at Washington, but at the expense of the trains lugging around the dead weight of a prime mover even when they don’t need it.

    • @mentalrectangle
      @mentalrectangle ปีที่แล้ว

      The S-line corridor will shave a lot of time off by going direct from Richmond to Raleigh. A lot more could be improved though. All grade crossings not near stations need to be separated, the route needs to be double-tracked, and really it should all be electrified.

    • @blancap6265
      @blancap6265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree, for being the best country in the world we should have a train system comparable to the ones in Europe and Japan. Hopefully we will see a chance soon.