George Vancouver was a British naval officer who had sailed with Captain Cook. He was later sent to the Pacific Northwest during a dispute over the area between the UK and Spain. Later the British Hudson's Bay Company set up a trading post called Fort Vancouver that later became Vancouver, Washington. The British lost that part of the Oregon Country to America and later established a new Vancouver in the part they kept, now called British Columbia.
There is a famous Amtrak line called the California Zephyr that I hear is a beautiful trip. It starts in Chicago and ends in San Francisco. It's a 3 day ride and covers 2438 miles (3924 km) through mountains and wilderness. They have lounge cars that are all glass so you have unobstructed views.
I think some full brates who have worked with us here on the East Coast for one year have used their savings at the end of the year to make that trip. Others simply want to fly to Vegas or California. But 1 who was more frugal did that with a group.
All 4 of the major cross country Amtrak lines are a great scenic (although quite slow) journey across the US. The Empire Builder goes Chicago to Seattle/Portland (They literally split/combine the train in Spokane) by way of Montana and North Dakota, the California Zephyr is Chicago to San Francisco via Colorado, Utah, Nevada (great Rockies and Sierra Nevada views), the Southwest Chief is Chicago to LA via northern New Mexico and Arizona, and the Texas Eagle is Chicago to LA via Texas and southern New Mexico and Arizona. If this list didn't make it clear, Chicago is Chicago because it was the nexus of every major railroad coming from the East and West of the US.
I second this; I’ve taken the Zephyr across the country a couple times, and it’s wonderful! Especially the Rockies. I’ve been on the Empire Builder, from Portland to Minneapolis, once. It’s lovely too, but avoids the Rockies. You get the Columbia River gorge, and then the high plains of Montana and North Dakota, that were scraped almost flat by the last glaciation.
For the most part, we found customer service related to Scottish train service to be highly accommodating. Services for handicapped travelers were exemplary and reassuring. Even Scottish passengers were amazingly helpful and kind. Overall, travel in Scottland was a very positive experience because of easy Scottish hospitality.
It’s an experience for sure. Lots of scenery and no worries about rental cars , gas , or stopping for food. Just sit back and watch and enjoy America go by🇺🇸
For viewer context: The reason why Shaun probably keeps getting Portland (Oregon) confused with Vancouver (Washington) when speaking about it is because they're twin cities, in that they straddle either side of the state line, across the Columbia River. If you're not familiar with the area, you might not know which side you're on! Lol
Amtrak is a really nice alternative to flying or driving when you want to do long trips around the US. I've done several cross-country trips on Amtrak over the years.
@@robertewalt7789 But the UK isn't as large as the US is. Y'all have the ability to turn trains more into a luxury than anywhere else, especially with all the US safety regulations on trains.
@@robertewalt7789 "Really nice" is exactly what I meant. You are allowed a different opinion. I have enjoyed my trips on Amtrak. It's a wonderful, leisurely way to travel long distance across the country, and a great alternative to just flying over it and seeing nothing. I can sit and read, listen to music, work on my computer, eat when I want to, look at the landscape across this beautiful country pass by outside the window, talk to other travelers from all over the world who are on the train with me. It's a "really nice" way to travel across the US. I'm sorry if the fact that some people like Amtrak irritates you.
@@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041 Except that there is very little incentive to put up the money to do so. Right now we have bad airline delays and cancellations. Our Secretary of Transportation had his flight from DC to NYC cancelled, so he drove. Didn’t take Amtrak, along Amtrak’s most traveled and fastest route.
Oh, I would also say that it's a great way to see the countryside. If you drive you're focused on the road and not the surroundings. (Ideally anyway...) We did this in Germany a few years ago and it was fantastic!
At 7:45 is a BNSF railroad GP38-2 This locomotive was built as BN rr 2093. This is one of the few former BN locomotives that kept it's number when BNSF was created. It is a General Motors locomotive. 2000 hp.
The AMTRAK Cascades you're on runs between Vancouver BC all the way down to Eugene, OR, the Coast Starlight runs between Seattle and Los Angeles, Empire Builder #7 & #8 runs east and west between Seattle and Chicago.
Nor does the Caledonia Sleeper offer any roomettes which are preferable in America over sharing a European couchette. Amtrak does offer a ensuite bedroom just like the Caledonia Sleeper...
The better one is from Anacortes WA, about 80 miles north of Seattle, to Sydney on Vancouver Island. It goes right through the gorgeous San Juan Islands.
Hi Shaun. Welcome to the beautiful northwest of the USA!!! I love the Pendleton shirt and hat you bought. The town of Pendleton is located in Oregon and is famous for their woolen mill products, whiskey and the Pendleton Rodeo. Hope you enjoy/enjoyed your trip in the states!!
A trip through the northern Rocky Mountains by train is an experience that will stay with you for life. The scenery is unbelievable, it is easy to see why the mountain men were so taken by the Rockies.
They have done a great remodel of King Street Station, my son and I traveled by train from Denver to Seattle to visit with family (like you). I was raised in the Seattle area and when I visited Scotland in my 20s it reminded me of western Washington.
I've taken the Amtrak Cascades on that exact route from Seattle to Vancouver many times. It beats driving. My daughter will be going to a University in Bellingham this Fall and we'll be using Amtrak a lot.
11:30. You wore a wool shirt in Texas?? I am curious how that played out in future videos--hahaha. A "Cool" day in any part of Texas in June is 90 degrees Fahrenheit/32 degrees Celsius--hahaha. Thanks for the upload, Shaun. Great video as usual.
@ 🏴Shaun كانت تجربتي ع القطار امتراك عم برحل من شيكاغو لتامبا لتنين فوضوية و مدمرة ياشان . بس أنا كتير مبسوط إني موجود بفلوريدا الولاية الشمس ☺ مع هيك، بعدني مشتق بلدي إسرائيل My experience on the Amtrak train 🚆 moving from Chicago to Tampa was both chaotic and disastrous Shaun .But I'm very happy that I'm here in Florida : the Sunshine State ,even so I still miss my 🏡land : Israel 🇮🇱
So glad you enjoyed your initial Amtrak experience! Business class was a good choice. It is high praise to hear your compliments of Pendleton Woolen Mills. We love the quality but it was certainly nice to hear you feel it is on par with UK wool shirts. Please give us an update after you've worn it for a while.
Great video. Glad you have some cool weather. It's been 108°F here in Tennessee the last few days. I am almost 70 and have never experienced temperatures this hot. Enjoy your trip.
just before your stop in Vancouver... was Longview/Kelso... the Kelso High school mascot is the "Highlanders".. as you know.. Americans are very fond of the Sots and Irish.. best wishes on your next stop....PS Seattle had to rain as you left.. to be Seattle proper.. come back in 2026.. for the World Cup.. and you can finally go to that stadium in Seattle (Lumen Field).. . cheers..
Train is my favorite way to travel. It's comfortable and roomy, the scenery is beautiful, and the sound of the horns makes me smile every time. Good choice!
I'm so glad you had a good experience on Amtrak! I've only been on Amtrak once. About 4 years ago, we took a vacation from Medford Oregon to Seattle and rode the train. We got to Steilacoom (about 1 hour south of Seattle) and the train derailed! One of the bridges that crosses Puget Sound hadn't fully opened and the train had to slam on its brakes to stop. The engine and the first 4 cars turned over. We were at the back of the train and we were ok. Miraculously, I think there were only 2 people injured. Needless to say, it was the last Amtrak train we have ridden on.
You went right by my house in Lacey/Olympia area. My house faces the tracks and I’m within walking distance to Amtrak station. Sometimes people on Amtrak wave while passing if I’m walking my dog along track. Amtrak is very quiet.
Thanks Shaun! My oldest daughter and her husband did the Starlight train from LA to Seattle for part one of their honeymoon. That is the most beautiful train station! She sent me lots of pictures from there. We do have a high speed commuter train in Utah, but you can also take the Amtrak from Salt Lake City to Sacramento California. Your Pendleton shirt and hat are beautiful! Pendleton was the only brand my Dad would buy for shirts, coats and hats. They are excellent quality! I have two Pendleton coats. Washington and Oregon coast is so beautiful! I'm so glad you got to visit your relatives and see some different places this trip. Next trip you need to do the National Parks! Especially here in Utah plus Yellowstone, Yosemite. We have about 50 State Parks in Utah that have some amazing geology and Native American history. Only time I ever leave the state is to go to Yellowstone or to San Diego. There's so much variety here. Love to you and Teka💙 🏴
I would love to see Amtrak expand across more of the states. We live in NW Louisiana and I think we have to drive to TX to get to an Amtrak station. I would love to do some train travel. I'm glad you had a great experience. Can't wait till you get to TX!
I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves! The first time I took a train it was the Texas Star from Dallas Texas to Chicago, Illinois and finally to a small town in Michigan. I loved it! I want to vacation by train, at least once :D
@@robsutherland5744 Yes, many small towns have passenger train services. I took the Texas Star from Dallas to Chicago and switched trains there. Then it was just a few hours to Saint Clair, Michigan. The second train was smaller but the entire trip was fantastic. I'll take the train in DFW when I want to go into Dallas proper. It saves on parking and fuel. There is something comforting about the rhythm of a train,
Presently Amtrak operates the Wolverine, Blue Water, and Pete Marquette train services in Michigan. All of which are regional coach trains during the day, not overnight sleeper long distance sleeper trains.
These Horizon coaches that were built before 1980 will soon be replaced with new Siemens coaches similar to Florida's Brightline coaches. They have already received new Siemens diesels recently. Over the next few years new Siemens coaches will be replacing all of the ancient Horizon and Amfleet I fleet of coaches. Alstrom new high speed Avelia coaches being built presently are replacing the Acela coaches on the northeast corridor. Not every coach in Europe are newly built coaches, old coaches still remain in service. Furthermore, I have seen many comments that the new European coaches have ironing boards for seats, and many prefer the old coaches... New isn't necessarily better...
@Shaun, I've enjoyed these videos so much! But I don't think I've enjoyed it as much as seeing how you and Teks are enjoying this trip. I'm so glad you are! Hi Teka! Love to you both! 😘🤗, 😘🤗
@@shaunvlog that's exciting! I can't wait! Teka will be beautiful in front of the camera and you two together, well, you're quite a team. Don't worry, I can keep a secret. I won't tell a soul! Cross my heart. 🤫
So glad you got to experience a little of our beautiful Pacific Northwest! Did you see Mt. Rainier and Mt Hood? Or Mt St Helens (erupted 1980) Majestic mountains. Love your new Pendleton Shirt and hat Shaun. Have fun and take care ❤️
Watching your train trip brought back good memories for me, as my Mom & I used to travel that same route up & back between Portland & Seattle, back when we first moved to Oregon from Washington back in the 1970s. Still have vivid memories of a very nice elderly lady seated just behind us, on one trip, who went out of her way at the end of the journey, to comment on how " very well-behaved" I was! That kind comment has stayed with me to this day -- and made me want to continue being a good person, to never let people down. Hopefully, you can return soon to the Northwest -- perhaps to visit Pendleton itself (in Eastern Oregon), in your very handsome cowboy duds -- maybe see the famous Pendleton Rodeo -- and pick up some cowboy boots, to complete the look! Thanks very much for your always enjoyable videos!
Vancouver, Canada and Vancouver, WA are about 300 miles apart. I thought I was going to have another Edinburgh to London comparison, but not quite. Maybe more like Edinburgh to Birmingham.
Regarding the coaches that Amtrak use they are ordering new coaches from Siemens Mobility and the state supported routes such as the Amtrak Cascades will be getting them first
You could have taken a trip on a sleeper car from Chicago to SanFransisco.They have a roomette sleeper (which can technically sleep two ) or a superliner bedroom. In a roomette, daytime seating converts to beds at night. Electrical outlets, climate controls, reading lights, a small closet, and a fold-down table are all within easy reach. Bedrooms are larger than roomettes and offer a sink and vanity with enclosed toilet and shower facilitiesThe bedroom features a long sofa and a separate chair that faces the sofa. There's a pull-up table between the sofa and chair. No matter which Amtrak train or sleeping accommodation you choose, all of your meals are included in the dining car for the entire journey.
The train is actually less frenetic than air travel and it's more relaxing to me. You must allow more time for it, and it changes your attitude as a result.
Hey!!!! Kelso/Longview, Washington! That’s where I live! And Kelso was founded by a scot who was from Kelso, Scotland near the England border. The high school is called the Kelso highlanders. You were literally a couple minutes walk from my house at one point on your train ride. Next vlog should be a real good one! Can’t wait to see your trip down the pacific coast and into the redwoods. I love doing the journey myself.
So glad you had a positive experience on Amtrak. Nice that you avoided driving in rain and you had comfortable seats. I’m a longtime member of the Rail Passengers Assoc. and have taken A LOT of Amtrak trips, including the California Zephyr on a trip from San Francisco to DC. We’ve taken our car with us on the auto-train from Virginia to Florida twice, gone from NYC to Montreal and DC to Burlington Vermont, plus too many trips on the Acela from DC to NYC to count. Train travel isn’t for everyone but if the journey is something you enjoy as much as the destination, there’s no better way to go. Does anyone really enjoy flying now?
Amtrak is surprisingly comfortable for long train rides. For holidays, my father takes the Amtrak Business Class seats from New Jersey to Boston, MA. It is a nice 4 hour ride with comfortable seats and good leg room.
Shaun, I’m glad you really had a good time in the Pacific North West (sometimes known as the Pacific Northwet). I just discovered your channel and it is wonderful to have someone enjoy and say nice things. It sometimes seems that Portland or Vancouver is just a couple hour stop to Seattle! You will be able to Will your Pendleton shirt to your grandson the way my dad did. They wear like iron!
im glad you guys enjoyed your time in vancouver/ portland! just moved out of that area sadly, so next time you visit i wont get to see you. also, the next time you visit the US? try Alaska! so many wonderful sights to see! the alaska cruises are very touristy, but you can get some great views of some of the smaller towns you wouldnt normally see if youd flown!
Ok, Shawn. Hmmmm. Johnston’s of Elgin or Pendleton? Haven’t worn or wrapped myself in both? And as a NW American who wished I had met you and have been to both mills? I’ll take the Scottish one, although, for sure, Pendleton is sweet. You and the Ms.? Thanks. You made me helped me smile tonight. Thank you.
Thanks for watching all - more coming soon!
George Vancouver was a British naval officer who had sailed with Captain Cook. He was later sent to the Pacific Northwest during a dispute over the area between the UK and Spain. Later the British Hudson's Bay Company set up a trading post called Fort Vancouver that later became Vancouver, Washington. The British lost that part of the Oregon Country to America and later established a new Vancouver in the part they kept, now called British Columbia.
There is a famous Amtrak line called the California Zephyr that I hear is a beautiful trip. It starts in Chicago and ends in San Francisco. It's a 3 day ride and covers 2438 miles (3924 km) through mountains and wilderness. They have lounge cars that are all glass so you have unobstructed views.
I think some full brates who have worked with us here on the East Coast for one year have used their savings at the end of the year to make that trip. Others simply want to fly to Vegas or California. But 1 who was more frugal did that with a group.
this sounds fantastic - would love to try it
The Zephyr is indeed a lovely route, and well worth the try.
All 4 of the major cross country Amtrak lines are a great scenic (although quite slow) journey across the US. The Empire Builder goes Chicago to Seattle/Portland (They literally split/combine the train in Spokane) by way of Montana and North Dakota, the California Zephyr is Chicago to San Francisco via Colorado, Utah, Nevada (great Rockies and Sierra Nevada views), the Southwest Chief is Chicago to LA via northern New Mexico and Arizona, and the Texas Eagle is Chicago to LA via Texas and southern New Mexico and Arizona. If this list didn't make it clear, Chicago is Chicago because it was the nexus of every major railroad coming from the East and West of the US.
I second this; I’ve taken the Zephyr across the country a couple times, and it’s wonderful! Especially the Rockies. I’ve been on the Empire Builder, from Portland to Minneapolis, once. It’s lovely too, but avoids the Rockies. You get the Columbia River gorge, and then the high plains of Montana and North Dakota, that were scraped almost flat by the last glaciation.
For the most part, we found customer service related to Scottish train service to be highly accommodating. Services for handicapped travelers were exemplary and reassuring. Even Scottish passengers were amazingly helpful and kind. Overall, travel in Scottland was a very positive experience because of easy Scottish hospitality.
Pendleton wools are some of the best woolens in the US and I was born in Pendleton Oregon!!!!
My daughter is at the University of Michigan and loves the train. She comes home to Kansas every Christmas on Amtrak.
It’s an experience for sure. Lots of scenery and no worries about rental cars , gas , or stopping for food. Just sit back and watch and enjoy America go by🇺🇸
The footage you edit into your videos is always so beautiful. I'm glad your American fans show up to smile for us all. Thanks for this Shaun.
thanks Rob i really appreciate these words
For viewer context: The reason why Shaun probably keeps getting Portland (Oregon) confused with Vancouver (Washington) when speaking about it is because they're twin cities, in that they straddle either side of the state line, across the Columbia River. If you're not familiar with the area, you might not know which side you're on! Lol
Son, I was over 60 years old the first time I rode Amtrak. Every American should try it once in their lifetime.
Amtrak is a really nice alternative to flying or driving when you want to do long trips around the US. I've done several cross-country trips on Amtrak over the years.
i'd love to try a cross-country one
“Really nice” is an exaggeration in describing Amtrak! Especially for someone from countries with “modern” trains. Compare to UK, for example.
@@robertewalt7789 But the UK isn't as large as the US is. Y'all have the ability to turn trains more into a luxury than anywhere else, especially with all the US safety regulations on trains.
@@robertewalt7789 "Really nice" is exactly what I meant. You are allowed a different opinion. I have enjoyed my trips on Amtrak. It's a wonderful, leisurely way to travel long distance across the country, and a great alternative to just flying over it and seeing nothing. I can sit and read, listen to music, work on my computer, eat when I want to, look at the landscape across this beautiful country pass by outside the window, talk to other travelers from all over the world who are on the train with me. It's a "really nice" way to travel across the US. I'm sorry if the fact that some people like Amtrak irritates you.
@@robert-joshuamcfaddin7041 Except that there is very little incentive to put up the money to do so. Right now we have bad airline delays and cancellations. Our Secretary of Transportation had his flight from DC to NYC cancelled, so he drove. Didn’t take Amtrak, along Amtrak’s most traveled and fastest route.
I'm from Pendleton and I'm so happy to see our historical woolen mills being spread to other parts of the world
I absolutely love trains. The Amtrak is such a fun way to see the country
i really enjoyed the experience too
I agree. I've ridden in Japan, S Korea, Germany, and Spain. Each time has been enjoyable. I have wished for awhile that there was more in the US.
I love that you said Oregon correctly.....so many don't.
Capt. Vancouver set up Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River before heading north. So it's older than B.C.
The NYC to Washington DC route is so nice. Jumping between those cities via train is so much better than plane or car. And DCs station is gorgeous
Oh, I would also say that it's a great way to see the countryside. If you drive you're focused on the road and not the surroundings. (Ideally anyway...) We did this in Germany a few years ago and it was fantastic!
very true - when i drive i sometimes see little else other than the road
Glad you enjoyed your Amtrak ride! Your hat is a great Aussie hat! :) Love Pendleton's!
At 7:45 is a BNSF railroad GP38-2
This locomotive was built as BN rr 2093.
This is one of the few former BN locomotives that kept it's number when BNSF was created.
It is a General Motors locomotive. 2000 hp.
The AMTRAK Cascades you're on runs between Vancouver BC all the way down to Eugene, OR, the Coast Starlight runs between Seattle and Los Angeles, Empire Builder #7 & #8 runs east and west between Seattle and Chicago.
Loved meeting you 2, hope you like the dreamcatcher and cookbook 😍
Thank you very much appreciate it and LOVED the gifts 😊😊😊
@@shaunvlog can't wait for you to come back and have a salmon bbq 😍 tell Tecca hi
I took the Caladonia Sleeper 2 weeks ago. Amtrak doesn't offer the double bed sleepers like CS. I liked the private lounge at Waverly and Euston.
Nor does the Caledonia Sleeper offer any roomettes which are preferable in America over sharing a European couchette. Amtrak does offer a ensuite bedroom just like the Caledonia Sleeper...
The video opens in my hometown? Geesh. I gotta pay more attention. I might've been able to come down and say hi.
Welcome back, Shaun!! It's always good to see You back in the U.S.! I hope You enjoy Your stay! Thanks for bringing us along!
thank you very much - loads more US videos to come :)
@@shaunvlog I'm so glad You had a chance to try our BBQ! We Love our smoked meats😆 and it's encouraging to see its' rising popularity in the UK
Thatis such a nice looking hat! Both the hat and the shirt look very good on you, Shaun!👍❤
When I lived in Washington there was a great ferry ride from Seattle to Vancouver Canada. Truly beautiful.
The better one is from Anacortes WA, about 80 miles north of Seattle, to Sydney on Vancouver Island. It goes right through the gorgeous San Juan Islands.
I'm so glad you got to experience Pendleton Woolen Mills. Outstanding quality wool. The shirt looks fabulous on you, so does the hat!
Hi Shaun. Welcome to the beautiful northwest of the USA!!! I love the Pendleton shirt and hat you bought. The town of Pendleton is located in Oregon and is famous for their woolen mill products, whiskey and the Pendleton Rodeo. Hope you enjoy/enjoyed your trip in the states!!
A trip through the northern Rocky Mountains by train is an experience that will stay with you for life. The scenery is unbelievable, it is easy to see why the mountain men were so taken by the Rockies.
My sister lives in Vancouver WA. Love the Pendleton store and love your new shirt and hat! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
When ever we fly, we don't drive to Atlanta, we hop the Amtrak in Clemson and don't worry about traffic, pretty much drops us off inside the Airport.
Seems like the best way to go
Oh my! What a rinkydink station in Vancouver! You have to cross the tracks & no level platform! Got to use a stepstool!
It’s an experience for sure. Lots of scenery and no worries about rental cars gas stopping for food.
very true - a relief not to have to worry about rental cars
Something very few of us have likely done, and should. I've only been from RI to NYC
it was a good experience :)
The BEST railroad trip has to be the Canadian Rockies in early Autumn.
Check it out!
Crossing the South Island of New Zealand is nice too, over the mountains with singing conductors.
They have done a great remodel of King Street Station, my son and I traveled by train from Denver to Seattle to visit with family (like you). I was raised in the Seattle area and when I visited Scotland in my 20s it reminded me of western Washington.
I've taken the Amtrak Cascades on that exact route from Seattle to Vancouver many times. It beats driving. My daughter will be going to a University in Bellingham this Fall and we'll be using Amtrak a lot.
Thanks!
Good looking Pendelton shirt and the hat too 🙋🏼♀️👏🏻
11:30. You wore a wool shirt in Texas?? I am curious how that played out in future videos--hahaha. A "Cool" day in any part of Texas in June is 90 degrees Fahrenheit/32 degrees Celsius--hahaha. Thanks for the upload, Shaun. Great video as usual.
Great video Shaun!😊
@ 🏴Shaun
كانت تجربتي ع القطار امتراك عم برحل من شيكاغو لتامبا لتنين فوضوية و مدمرة ياشان . بس أنا كتير مبسوط إني موجود بفلوريدا الولاية الشمس ☺ مع هيك، بعدني مشتق بلدي إسرائيل
My experience on the Amtrak train 🚆 moving from Chicago to Tampa was both chaotic and disastrous Shaun .But I'm very happy that I'm here in Florida : the Sunshine State ,even so I still miss my 🏡land : Israel 🇮🇱
So glad I found your channel through Lawrence’s video. Will be looking forward to your next video. Be well
Thank you Rose great to have you on board 😊
Trains are not always known to be on time! Nice video, I’m enjoying your American journey 👍🇺🇸👏
So glad you enjoyed your initial Amtrak experience! Business class was a good choice. It is high praise to hear your compliments of Pendleton Woolen Mills. We love the quality but it was certainly nice to hear you feel it is on par with UK wool shirts. Please give us an update after you've worn it for a while.
Great video. Glad you have some cool weather. It's been 108°F here in Tennessee the last few days. I am almost 70 and have never experienced temperatures this hot. Enjoy your trip.
Bless you!
just before your stop in Vancouver... was Longview/Kelso... the Kelso High school mascot is the "Highlanders".. as you know.. Americans are very fond of the Sots and Irish.. best wishes on your next stop....PS Seattle had to rain as you left.. to be Seattle proper.. come back in 2026.. for the World Cup.. and you can finally go to that stadium in Seattle (Lumen Field).. . cheers..
The hat and new shirt look great! I'm definitely gonna have to visit Pendleton! 🤩😻
Train is my favorite way to travel. It's comfortable and roomy, the scenery is beautiful, and the sound of the horns makes me smile every time. Good choice!
I'm so glad you had a good experience on Amtrak! I've only been on Amtrak once. About 4 years ago, we took a vacation from Medford Oregon to Seattle and rode the train. We got to Steilacoom (about 1 hour south of Seattle) and the train derailed! One of the bridges that crosses Puget Sound hadn't fully opened and the train had to slam on its brakes to stop. The engine and the first 4 cars turned over. We were at the back of the train and we were ok. Miraculously, I think there were only 2 people injured. Needless to say, it was the last Amtrak train we have ridden on.
I guess you have never flown through very rough turbulence before... That will end you desire to fly too...
You went right by my house in Lacey/Olympia area. My house faces the tracks and I’m within walking distance to Amtrak station. Sometimes people on Amtrak wave while passing if I’m walking my dog along track. Amtrak is very quiet.
Great hat!🐝🤗❤️ I love Pendleton. They sell high quality things🤗
Thanks Shaun! My oldest daughter and her husband did the Starlight train from LA to Seattle for part one of their honeymoon. That is the most beautiful train station! She sent me lots of pictures from there. We do have a high speed commuter train in Utah, but you can also take the Amtrak from Salt Lake City to Sacramento California. Your Pendleton shirt and hat are beautiful! Pendleton was the only brand my Dad would buy for shirts, coats and hats. They are excellent quality! I have two Pendleton coats. Washington and Oregon coast is so beautiful! I'm so glad you got to visit your relatives and see some different places this trip.
Next trip you need to do the National Parks! Especially here in Utah plus Yellowstone, Yosemite. We have about 50 State Parks in Utah that have some amazing geology and Native American history. Only time I ever leave the state is to go to Yellowstone or to San Diego. There's so much variety here.
Love to you and Teka💙 🏴
Thank you Jaimie - really love the pendleton shirts and would love to buy more
I would love to see Amtrak expand across more of the states. We live in NW Louisiana and I think we have to drive to TX to get to an Amtrak station. I would love to do some train travel. I'm glad you had a great experience. Can't wait till you get to TX!
I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves! The first time I took a train it was the Texas Star from Dallas Texas to Chicago, Illinois and finally to a small town in Michigan. I loved it! I want to vacation by train, at least once :D
The train goes to small towns in Michigan?
@@robsutherland5744 Yes, many small towns have passenger train services. I took the Texas Star from Dallas to Chicago and switched trains there. Then it was just a few hours to Saint Clair, Michigan. The second train was smaller but the entire trip was fantastic. I'll take the train in DFW when I want to go into Dallas proper. It saves on parking and fuel. There is something comforting about the rhythm of a train,
Presently Amtrak operates the Wolverine, Blue Water, and Pete Marquette train services in Michigan. All of which are regional coach trains during the day, not overnight sleeper long distance sleeper trains.
Those are great colors on you! (The shirt, I mean.) And I love the squishy old seats on Amtrak, too. Glad you're having a good experience.
Thank you very much 😊
Great to see you enjoying your journey. This vast country has beauty and adventure at every turn. Be well and stay safe.
I used to take the Sounder commuter train every day which would board one platform over from where you were in Seattle.
Our trains in America are so antiquated, nothing like the trains in Europe, Japan.
Glad you’re enjoying your trip!
These Horizon coaches that were built before 1980 will soon be replaced with new Siemens coaches similar to Florida's Brightline coaches. They have already received new Siemens diesels recently. Over the next few years new Siemens coaches will be replacing all of the ancient Horizon and Amfleet I fleet of coaches. Alstrom new high speed Avelia coaches being built presently are replacing the Acela coaches on the northeast corridor. Not every coach in Europe are newly built coaches, old coaches still remain in service. Furthermore, I have seen many comments that the new European coaches have ironing boards for seats, and many prefer the old coaches... New isn't necessarily better...
You mean passenger trains? Because our freight trains are the most advanced and efficiently run of any in the world.
@Shaun, I've enjoyed these videos so much! But I don't think I've enjoyed it as much as seeing how you and Teks are enjoying this trip. I'm so glad you are! Hi Teka! Love to you both! 😘🤗, 😘🤗
Thank you very much 😊 new videos coming soon and a new joint Shaun & Teka channel 😜 oops I may have just let a secret slip
@@shaunvlog that's exciting! I can't wait! Teka will be beautiful in front of the camera and you two together, well, you're quite a team. Don't worry, I can keep a secret. I won't tell a soul! Cross my heart. 🤫
So glad you got to experience a little of our beautiful Pacific Northwest! Did you see Mt. Rainier and Mt Hood? Or Mt St Helens (erupted 1980) Majestic mountains. Love your new Pendleton Shirt and hat Shaun. Have fun and take care ❤️
Good looking shirt and very nice hat. Both fit you well, just right. Thanks for the video.
Sorry I missed you in Seattle this time, I hope since you have family in Washington that you'll be back soon!
My parents used to ride from VT to PA to see me. They loved it!
This spring has been cold and wet - even for Seattle.
If you get as far east as Colorado, the Silverton train is a beautiful ride!
Beautiful shirt, great hat, both very flattering to your coloring.
I love Pendleton! I have a beautiful blue Pendleton jacket. I love your shirt and hat too!
Great video! And Pendleton is an amazing brand. Incredible quality.
Loving these videos! Can't wait for more ✌
IBC makes a great root beer too
Watching your train trip brought back good memories for me, as my Mom & I used to travel that same route up & back between Portland & Seattle, back when we first moved to Oregon from Washington back in the 1970s. Still have vivid memories of a very nice elderly lady seated just behind us, on one trip, who went out of her way at the end of the journey, to comment on how " very well-behaved" I was! That kind comment has stayed with me to this day -- and made me want to continue being a good person, to never let people down. Hopefully, you can return soon to the Northwest -- perhaps to visit Pendleton itself (in Eastern Oregon), in your very handsome cowboy duds -- maybe see the famous Pendleton Rodeo -- and pick up some cowboy boots, to complete the look! Thanks very much for your always enjoyable videos!
Vancouver, Canada and Vancouver, WA are about 300 miles apart. I thought I was going to have another Edinburgh to London comparison, but not quite. Maybe more like Edinburgh to Birmingham.
The hat is perfect. Hopefully you will enjoy the rest of your trip.
All the old train stations look like that most in the east are 10x that size
I think it was yesterday that I saw you talking to Laurence Brown in Chicago, Illinois ! 😂🤣
I love IBC Cream Soda!!! Try it with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Regarding the coaches that Amtrak use they are ordering new coaches from Siemens Mobility and the state supported routes such as the Amtrak Cascades will be getting them first
Riding the train in Alaska was a highlight of my trip there. Hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Welcome, Shaun! Nice Pendleton!
You could have taken a trip on a sleeper car from Chicago to SanFransisco.They have a roomette sleeper (which can technically sleep two ) or a superliner bedroom.
In a roomette, daytime seating converts to beds at night. Electrical outlets, climate controls, reading lights, a small closet, and a fold-down table are all within easy reach. Bedrooms are larger than roomettes and offer a sink and vanity with enclosed toilet and shower facilitiesThe bedroom features a long sofa and a separate chair that faces the sofa. There's a pull-up table between the sofa and chair. No matter which Amtrak train or sleeping accommodation you choose, all of your meals are included in the dining car for the entire journey.
The train is actually less frenetic than air travel and it's more relaxing to me. You must allow more time for it, and it changes your attitude as a result.
What fun to get your opinion of our Amtrack trains! I had forgotten what a great way to travel they are! Can't wait to see your next video.
thank you Maryanne
Hey!!!! Kelso/Longview, Washington! That’s where I live! And Kelso was founded by a scot who was from Kelso, Scotland near the England border. The high school is called the Kelso highlanders. You were literally a couple minutes walk from my house at one point on your train ride. Next vlog should be a real good one! Can’t wait to see your trip down the pacific coast and into the redwoods. I love doing the journey myself.
I’m sorry I missed you while you were in my area. My dog has a Pendleton dog bed, everyone loves it, even my cats 🐱, lol
Love the hat, beautiful. I’m from Arizona where a lot wear cowboy hats
So glad you had a positive experience on Amtrak. Nice that you avoided driving in rain and you had comfortable seats. I’m a longtime member of the Rail Passengers Assoc. and have taken A LOT of Amtrak trips, including the California Zephyr on a trip from San Francisco to DC. We’ve taken our car with us on the auto-train from Virginia to Florida twice, gone from NYC to Montreal and DC to Burlington Vermont, plus too many trips on the Acela from DC to NYC to count. Train travel isn’t for everyone but if the journey is something you enjoy as much as the destination, there’s no better way to go. Does anyone really enjoy flying now?
Amtrak is surprisingly comfortable for long train rides. For holidays, my father takes the Amtrak Business Class seats from New Jersey to Boston, MA. It is a nice 4 hour ride with comfortable seats and good leg room.
Love the colors in that shirt❤️
How cool! Glad you got to try the train. Thanks for sharing with us and taking us with you!
Thanks Cathy we enjoyed it
@@shaunvlog The hat looks great!! You wear it well!
WOW you've been everywhere very impressive
Shaun, I’m glad you really had a good time in the Pacific North West (sometimes known as the Pacific Northwet). I just discovered your channel and it is wonderful to have someone enjoy and say nice things. It sometimes seems that Portland or Vancouver is just a couple hour stop to Seattle! You will be able to Will your Pendleton shirt to your grandson the way my dad did. They wear like iron!
im glad you guys enjoyed your time in vancouver/ portland! just moved out of that area sadly, so next time you visit i wont get to see you. also, the next time you visit the US? try Alaska! so many wonderful sights to see! the alaska cruises are very touristy, but you can get some great views of some of the smaller towns you wouldnt normally see if youd flown!
It’s pretty there too!
Hi Shaun David here a scot living in London I'm still wating
Love watching your journey.
I laughed when I saw that you had coffee from Zeitgeist - I stop there any time that I go to the train station.
I am so glad to see you Shawn. May God Bless you and Teka more and more. Thank you for coming over to visit my home state of OREGON.
Thank you Stan it was great to see you all
Thank you for sharing, I would like to join you on your journeys.
Born and raised in Renton Washington.
and have Scottish decent, love the brough,
Our teen daughter sometimes takes the train from Portland to Seattle to visit her older sisters.
Ok, Shawn. Hmmmm. Johnston’s of Elgin or Pendleton? Haven’t worn or wrapped myself in both? And as a NW American who wished I had met you and have been to both mills?
I’ll take the Scottish one, although, for sure, Pendleton is sweet.
You and the Ms.?
Thanks.
You made me helped me smile tonight.
Thank you.