My mom been a teacher for years. She has spent her life helping others while her dream is to go to Alaska. The Alaskan Railroad is what she talks about doing most. I don't know how I'm going to scrape funds together, but some way I'm going to take her there.
@MsPianoPerformer I am a (mandated) C0vid vacc1ne injured nurse, almost 35 years of nursing, still working part time for now, but filed for retirement last month. It wasn't enough I put my life on the line for DECADES from driving in snowstorms --2 last week alone here in Connecticut - we nurses don't get "snow days- and hurricanes (in North Carolina) I also worked the frontline during C0vid with up to 32 C0vid positive patients at a time) Then they mandated these experimental jabs and was on FMLA twice from my jab injuries, I am now forced to retire. Watching these seem as far as I will ever get to a train vacay like this. Husband and I used to love short train trips. He died a few months before C0vid. I am so happy I found this channel! Maybe she can watch this channel!! ❤
@MsPianoPerformer I am a (mandated) C0vid vacc1ne injured nurse, almost 35 years of nursing, still working part time for now, but filed for retirement last month. It wasn't enough I put my life on the line for DECADES from driving in snowstorms -- just 2 last week alone I had to drive to work in here in Connecticut. (we nurses don't get "snow days") and hurricanes (in North Carolina the 2 years I worked there) I also worked the frontline during C0vid with up to 32 C0vid positive patients at a time) Then they mandated these experimental jabs and was on FMLA twice from my jab injuries, I am now forced to retire. Watching these seem as far as I will ever get to a train vacay like this. Husband and I used to love short train trips. He died a few months before C0vid. I am so happy I found this channel! Maybe she can watch this channel!! ❤
I lived in Anchorage Alaska for many years for 15 years n every years 2 trips to Kawai., Hawaii. I only got to 60 locations in Alaska as this state is VE4Y LARGE. I couldn't watch this whole video because it makes me sad as I miss the land. Back in the 80's we only had 1 small movie theater , now I hear they have several. I was young n loved all the outdoor activities especially in winter. Once the temp got down to -40 but it is a dry cold( frostbite is easy to get) I got some on my toes but didn't loose any. I worked in the hospital in Thermal Unit n loved to care for many climbers of mountain McKinley ( now back to Mt Denali) Saw many animals while cross country skiing. ( up close) Going by. Train is the best. I flew around in our private plane alot.. I love your video.
this just makes me miss Fairbanks, i was born there and raised for 13 years and always wanted to move back. I actually did a field trip back in elementry school to Denali taking the railroad so this is all just memories to me. Makes me super happy that Fairbanks my home town is finally getting more recognition and not just Anchorage like always
Jeb, I've watched most of your train videos - I truly enjoy train travel; flying can be left to the birds. I greatly appreciate your cheerful, upbeat manner and enthusiasm as you narrate these journeys through this spectacular USA that's our home. You've brought so much of this great nation of ours to me as I visually travel along with you via your videos. Thank you, and please keep on riding the rails - I hope to do likewise some day.
You always make your videos feel like a love letter to whatever type of travel you're experiencing, and I so appreciate that as someone who loves trains but can't travel right now. Beautiful video as always!
Found this video while looking for woodworking videos, go figure. The video brings back memories of my childhood in Alaska. My family (Mom, Dad, two of three brothers and me) lived at mile marker “206-3/4” in our family log homestead in the mid-60s until 1969. I remember Goose Creek, the Susitna River, Willow, and riding a school bus forever to and from a one room school (K-4) at Talkeetna. We could see Mt. McKinley in the distance from the cabin. I used to watch the train go by the homestead, and we always had moose around the house. Never did see a bear, but they were around. No indoor plumbing or electricity in the cabin either. Also I remember riding the train to and from the homestead. Back then you just flagged the train down if you wanted to board along the route. I think in the Anchorage station there was a model train, you could push a big red button and the train would run on a simple circle track for a minute or so. I also remember the Alaska Marine Highway, and riding on the Wickersham, Matanuska, Tustumena and the Malaspina on several trips to Seattle and back in that era. Also remember the all-gravel Alcan Highway. Great video, thank you for posting it!
Was working in Anchorage area, 2010 and 2011. On my summer break, flew my wife from Tulsa to Anchorage. Spent a day in Anchorage, then took Gold Star service from Anchorage to Seward, spent a couple nights there, then Gold Star service back to Anchorage, spent the night there. The following morning took Gold Star Service to Denali, spent a couple of days there exploring the park, then Gold Stat service back to Anchorage, a couple of nights there, then back Tulsa via Delta. We were lucky and had great views of Denali going up, and the few days in the Park. On the way back, it was obscured on the way back. Folks, this is a fabulous trip to make, impeccable service on the train! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see pristine Alaska wilderness!!
In 1990 for my 27th birthday, my mother and I flew into Anchorage and then jumped on board the train that runs from Anchorage through Denali up to Fairbanks. What was unique of the train at the end of the Alaska Railroad section was two cars for Princess. The dining car sections were on the bottom level the top was the assigned open plexiglass covered roof with minimal visual obstructions. Comfortable seats great food in the dining section and spectacular views. We jumped off the train at Denali and stayed at the lodge in the park and went to the dinner theater to see "Alaskan cabin night" Nearly 32 years ago and he's memories are so vivid to me when I think back
As a fellow Alaskan/American who lives in Fairbanks and has worked on the Alaska Railroad, Jeb I’m most pleased that your experience was Top Notch!!! Thank you for the video and enjoy your #wildernesstowakiki adventure!!
Brought back some great memories of my trips to Alaska and the train trips along that same route. Can't wait to do it again and take my wife and kids so they can experience it. Thanks for posting.
Our family visited Alaska last summer. We took the Anchorage to Seward train route to see the glaciers. OMG -- The Outdoor Viewing Platform alone made my whole Alaska vacation worth it. It was a wildlife / nature photographer's dream as I sat outside the whole trip. The super staff also added to my enjoyment by bringing me cup of hot coffee every so often :D Go Goldstar and enjoy every moment. You'll thank me!
I've lived in Alaska my whole 48 years and still have yet to do this, thank you. It's still on my bucket list but higher now after your video, great job! Great video!
I live in Alaska and ride the ARR every year. If you want a specific seat you can get hold of the ARR and request where you want to sit. They are pretty good at accommodating you. when ever I ride Gold Star I like to ride at the very Front, and most of the time when I request it the seats the ARR give them to me.
I grew up a few yards from Rail Stations as Dad used to work for Railway; hence I have a very emotional bond with rail trains. This is a very good rail travel video; shared this with friends. Will look forward to see more videos like this one.
Wow. Never really thought about seeing Alaska this way. Always planned to do it by Cruise. Thanks for this. Can’t wait to see what you did in Denali. I’m taking notes!
If your gonna do the cruise fly into Fairbanks take the train to anchorage then make your way to one of the ports and take the cruise back out to Canada or Washington !!!! I’m from there I promise that’s the best way to really see Alaska
Former Alaskan tour consultant here. I would like to say that the Alaska railroad has two very different experiences. The route between Anchorage and Fairbanks is a lot of wilderness, canyons, and mountainous regions, due to traveling through the end of the Rocky Mountains. The Southern route has a lot of glaciers, and lakes and rivers that come from glaciers. And at the end of the route going south, you can take a tour out of Seward into Resurrection Bay and see humpbacks, orcas, otters, puffins, sea lions, and all sorts of other wildlife.
In 1997 after a stay in the Denali Lodge with friends, we headed south from Denali for the eight hours' Alaska Railroad trip to Anchorage. Your video brought back wonderful memories of that journey. Thank you.
Incredible video, I really want to take this journey now. It's doesn't look dissimilar to the Rocky Mountaineer we have in British Columbia, and if it's anything like that I'll be dying to get on this!
thanks Jeb and Susanne - I love watching your train trips from New Zealand (I'll not be travelling overseas again), so it's lovely to see the landscape of your journey
Really enjoy your train journeys. Very positive and uplifting. Never saw how beautiful and lush Alaska was from the perspective of the train ride. Your fiancé and you are very cute, God bless, stay safe..
Thanks , this video brought back a flood of incredible memories ! We took this trip of a lifetime from Fairbanks to Seward with overnight stops and side activities at Denali , Talkeetna and Anchorage it was the most amazing segment of a trip we ever had . The outdoor deck was incredible you could step out and enjoy the scent of pines and fresh air . The whole trip was so relaxing, just sitting there watching jaw dropping scenery roll by, while being catered to by wait staff . What a way to experience Alaska!
Having been born in Anchorage eight years before Statehood seeing the train going to Fairbanks from Anchorage brought back great memories. When I was elementary school age we took the train to Nancy Lake, where our grandparents had a cabin on the only island there. There was no road, the only way there was by train. Later my parents built a “cabin” that was an old military Quonset hut, taken apart at Elmendorf and rebuilt in a cove behind the island. The “highway” was finally built and that building was hauled up the highway, through the town of Palmer and then through the tiny town of Wasilla. It took hours to get to the lake, a trip that now takes less than an hour. But our favorite way to get there was the train. When my daughter was little, and eight years later when my son came along, I would be sure to take at least one trip by train each summer and they had blueberry muffins for breakfast in the dining car. I took the train to Fairbanks once and it was amazing, even to an Alaskan kid. Everything has changed, the train cars are plush, but the beauty of Alaska shines through. I hope you got a chance to take the train to Seward and the one to Wittier, you can now drive to Whittier on the train tracks during hours the train doesn’t run, not a good idea for the train and a car to meet in one of the tunnels!
Jeb. Thank you very much for making these videos! You are doing humanity a great service. People like me, who cannot financially travel, can go by the way of your videos for now. There is no jealousy in me. The more that, you seem to enjoy doing this "ministry" of travel, the more your viewers, can enjoy your product. I am very grateful to you, for all of your Great work, and sacrifice, that you don't burden us down with, so that it can be such a joy to others. I don't think any of us could really see, how hard you work, to make this such a great product.Wonderful, and Thankyou.
Mesmerizing natural views. Although I am from different part of the globe (India) but thanks to youtube and you, Jeb, I was able to get this beautiful experience.
We took this exact trip in 2018. We rode in the front seat of a dome car and the cars in front of us were low. Fantastic view/scenery, delicious meals and Bloody Marys. We even saw moose! Absolutely loved it!
The Alaska Railroad used to have gift shops on their trains, but when the economy crashed a couple years ago and passenger numbers went down the ARR took out the gift shops.
Hi Jeb and thanks! We’re booked for this trip this May 24, and the railroad trip agents were really great at extending the trip so we could do our own side trips. One highlight is flying up to Barrow on the Arctic Ocean for an overnight. In Denali we’re doing a high altitude flyover! Should all be fun!
I love this video. I went up to Alaska in late May, and it was spectacular. Sadly, no railroad operations were up and running yet -- BUT -- I will say late Spring journeys are awesome to see snow-capped mountain peaks!
Your videos are just awesome Jeb. My sister lived in Alaska most of her adult life and remember visiting her when I was young wanting to jump on the passenger train I saw at the Anchorage Depot. My wife and I have it on our to do list.
This railroad used to drop prospectors, fishermen, hunters, whatever and pick them up months or years later. They also ran a blackberry (?) express that would drop you off in prime picking grounds (watch out for bears) and pick you up later. It was the backbone of the state. I spent three years there and still love it.
I took my parents on this train the last week of May 1992. We flew into Fairbanks & stayed 3 days. As you probably know, Fairbanks weather can be iffy in May but each day was sunny & mid-70s temperature. We took the train straight through to Anchorage. Back then, Alaska Railroad was coach seating (no Gold Star Service) & during the summer season, both Princess Cruise Lines & Gray Line Tours each had 2 cars on the end of the train for high end service. I got our tickets through Princess Cruise & that's where we spent our time. Excellent service. Domed car seating until it was time to go downstairs for our included fine dining meals. We had a tour guide giving us info the entire time. Our train was about an hour or so late (no one cared) & the crew ran out of time and we stopped in Wasilla to wait for a new crew to take us the rest of short way into Anchorage. They knew it was going to happen; so they had a fresh crew on the way. We only waited about 20 minutes. This was a trip we enjoyed a lot.
I rode much of that route (Fairbanks to Denali and Talkeetna to Anchorage) back in 2006 on a Princess cruise-tour. Watching this really brought back some fond memories. Thanks
Discovered Jeb's videos after a fluke of looking for snowy train journeys for insomnia. Thank you for your detailed description and the information. These videos have become my lockdown tonic! I hope to one day travel through Alaska. Any extra tips for disabled international passengers would be much appreciated. Cheers!
JEB BROOKS, THANKS FOR THAT AWESOME VIDEO, DUE to my trade, I could NEVER GET TIME for that trip, and would NOT do so in winter,so retired & my wife passed on 1 year ago, but not sure when I’ll do so, now 80, by myself, but life goes on ! We were married forty years,, I do love this railway, ..CHERIO,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
So thankful you both decided to take this trip while you were in Alaska, and bring us along !!! I took the White Pass and Yukon Railroad years ago but this one is still on the bucket list .... thanks so much ...
Jeb, thanks for all your amazing videos and for highlighting the terminal in Fairbanks, my hometown! I personally haven’t taken the AK Railroad train since the 70s, I’m so hoping for a trip in the near future!!
Jeb I am from Alaska! Great you were able to take this once in a lifetime opportunity. The direct flight to Hawai’i is great for us Alaskans. Also if you are still in Anchorage Kincaid park is a good spot to find close wildlife and point wornzoff is great for plane spotting. (That’s where I watched the Antonov
yeaaaa, but the rocky mountaineer gold is a hell of a lot better than what i just saw...booze included and the food doesn't look like it's from denny's...course you're paying for it :0)
This is such a fantastic vlog episode! 😍 I keep watching and rewatching segments, trying to catch the details that might matter...I've never been to Alaska but this train journey is making me think twice about doing the cruise ship route first.
Excellent video as usual, but it doesn't do the trip justice. We just got back from taking this same trip and were absolutely blown away by the majestic beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and the excellent service provided by the Alaska Railroad. Everyone needs to take this trip at least once in their lifetime.
Fantastic video! Love your content and how much you love rail travel. The last time I was in Alaska I took the gold star service from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The views of Denali were stunning. It was a clear day and Denali was out in all of its glory. The food pre-pandemic was excellent. I highly recommend this route for anyone exploring Alaska. It is breathtaking.
Looks amazing! I got to visit friends in Alaska back in June. Unfortunately due to their work schedules, we weren't able to venture past Talkeetna but traveling on the rails is definitely on my to-do list next time.
We lived in Fairbanks for many years and took the train to Denali a few times. The Alaska Rail was better than the Princess car we took once. Reindeer sausage is delicious!
That was great. When I lived in Anchorage, I took the train up to Talkeetna, it was a great round trip. I was working a lot so, didn't have the time to see DNP. Wish I did, but I LOVE Alaska! Especially Spring and early summer when I was there.
I love your travelogue so much so that I just cannot express my joy in words. I am like you is a travel enthusiast but my financial constraints sometimes put a brake on my excitement. However I make that deficit up by watching your videos. And I always had a feeling that I was with you all along, no matter wherever you go. I wish I might one day meet you somewhere in this beautiful planet. Be blessed Mr Brooks
Hi Jeb! Your trips are really relaxing 😌 and I feel like I’m traveling with you from my bean bag chair in my bedroom or my backyard or tv! I’m subbed and your vids are awesome 😎 also the scenery is beautiful
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My mom been a teacher for years. She has spent her life helping others while her dream is to go to Alaska. The Alaskan Railroad is what she talks about doing most. I don't know how I'm going to scrape funds together, but some way I'm going to take her there.
That’s the spirit! I also am dreaming of visiting Alaska, and hopefully be able to take my mother with as well. Such a beautiful state.
Start a go fund me I’ll pay for it
Make it happen! It was my mom’s too. Now she wants to go to Australia 😬. Worth it
@MsPianoPerformer I am a (mandated) C0vid vacc1ne injured nurse, almost 35 years of nursing, still working part time for now, but filed for retirement last month. It wasn't enough I put my life on the line for DECADES from driving in snowstorms --2 last week alone here in Connecticut - we nurses don't get "snow days- and hurricanes (in North Carolina) I also worked the frontline during C0vid with up to 32 C0vid positive patients at a time) Then they mandated these experimental jabs and was on FMLA twice from my jab injuries, I am now forced to retire. Watching these seem as far as I will ever get to a train vacay like this. Husband and I used to love short train trips. He died a few months before C0vid. I am so happy I found this channel! Maybe she can watch this channel!! ❤
@MsPianoPerformer I am a (mandated) C0vid vacc1ne injured nurse, almost 35 years of nursing, still working part time for now, but filed for retirement last month. It wasn't enough I put my life on the line for DECADES from driving in snowstorms -- just 2 last week alone I had to drive to work in here in Connecticut. (we nurses don't get "snow days") and hurricanes (in North Carolina the 2 years I worked there) I also worked the frontline during C0vid with up to 32 C0vid positive patients at a time) Then they mandated these experimental jabs and was on FMLA twice from my jab injuries, I am now forced to retire. Watching these seem as far as I will ever get to a train vacay like this. Husband and I used to love short train trips. He died a few months before C0vid. I am so happy I found this channel! Maybe she can watch this channel!! ❤
I lived in Anchorage Alaska for many years for 15 years n every years 2 trips to Kawai., Hawaii. I only got to 60 locations in Alaska as this state is VE4Y LARGE. I couldn't watch this whole video because it makes me sad as I miss the land. Back in the 80's we only had 1 small movie theater , now I hear they have several. I was young n loved all the outdoor activities especially in winter. Once the temp got down to -40 but it is a dry cold( frostbite is easy to get) I got some on my toes but didn't loose any. I worked in the hospital in Thermal Unit n loved to care for many climbers of mountain McKinley ( now back to Mt Denali) Saw many animals while cross country skiing. ( up close) Going by. Train is the best. I flew around in our private plane alot.. I love your video.
These train videos are soooo relaxing. The scenery, the narration, the music...loving it. Thank you for posting.
this just makes me miss Fairbanks, i was born there and raised for 13 years and always wanted to move back. I actually did a field trip back in elementry school to Denali taking the railroad so this is all just memories to me. Makes me super happy that Fairbanks my home town is finally getting more recognition and not just Anchorage like always
I spent 2 weeks in Fairbanks and loved every minute.
The glimpse of Denali, the way the sun is lighting it, at 19:23 literally made me gasp
This channel is slowly changing from an aviation channel into a rail channel and i'm all for it!
I wish he drive a car to Key West, Fl from Fairbanks, Alaska.
@@CDRiley that’s one amazing road trip.
I know, he used to make a lot of aviation stuff
I’m with you!
Or just a traveling channel
As a kid, I can recall practically living in the ‘dome car’ on the California Zephyr, from San Francisco to Chicago. What an amazing journey.
Jeb, I've watched most of your train videos - I truly enjoy train travel; flying can be left to the birds. I greatly appreciate your cheerful, upbeat manner and enthusiasm as you narrate these journeys through this spectacular USA that's our home. You've brought so much of this great nation of ours to me as I visually travel along with you via your videos. Thank you, and please keep on riding the rails - I hope to do likewise some day.
You always make your videos feel like a love letter to whatever type of travel you're experiencing, and I so appreciate that as someone who loves trains but can't travel right now. Beautiful video as always!
Found this video while looking for woodworking videos, go figure. The video brings back memories of my childhood in Alaska. My family (Mom, Dad, two of three brothers and me) lived at mile marker “206-3/4” in our family log homestead in the mid-60s until 1969. I remember Goose Creek, the Susitna River, Willow, and riding a school bus forever to and from a one room school (K-4) at Talkeetna. We could see Mt. McKinley in the distance from the cabin. I used to watch the train go by the homestead, and we always had moose around the house. Never did see a bear, but they were around. No indoor plumbing or electricity in the cabin either.
Also I remember riding the train to and from the homestead. Back then you just flagged the train down if you wanted to board along the route. I think in the Anchorage station there was a model train, you could push a big red button and the train would run on a simple circle track for a minute or so.
I also remember the Alaska Marine Highway, and riding on the Wickersham, Matanuska, Tustumena and the Malaspina on several trips to Seattle and back in that era. Also remember the all-gravel Alcan Highway. Great video, thank you for posting it!
Absolutely stunning! I had no idea this train service existed, but now I want to take it. Alaska Railways owes you for getting the word out!
There is another trip Anchorage to Seward Ak. It’s not as long but when you get to Seward they take you on a boat cruise a glacier. It’s my favorite.
Was working in Anchorage area, 2010 and 2011. On my summer break, flew my wife from Tulsa to Anchorage. Spent a day in Anchorage, then took Gold Star service from Anchorage to Seward, spent a couple nights there, then Gold Star service back to Anchorage, spent the night there. The following morning took Gold Star Service to Denali, spent a couple of days there exploring the park, then Gold Stat service back to Anchorage, a couple of nights there, then back Tulsa via Delta. We were lucky and had great views of Denali going up, and the few days in the Park. On the way back, it was obscured on the way back. Folks, this is a fabulous trip to make, impeccable service on the train! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see pristine Alaska wilderness!!
Wow!
First Dennis takes us to Antarctica and now you take us here!
Our eyes are blessed!
Thanks a lot.
In 1990 for my 27th birthday, my mother and I flew into Anchorage and then jumped on board the train that runs from Anchorage through Denali up to Fairbanks.
What was unique of the train at the end of the Alaska Railroad section was two cars for Princess.
The dining car sections were on the bottom level the top was the assigned open plexiglass covered roof with minimal visual obstructions.
Comfortable seats great food in the dining section and spectacular views.
We jumped off the train at Denali and stayed at the lodge in the park and went to the dinner theater to see "Alaskan cabin night"
Nearly 32 years ago and he's memories are so vivid to me when I think back
I’m falling in love with these train videos. I’ve watched basically of yours!!!. Makes me want to explore the beauty of life. Thanks Jeb!
As a fellow Alaskan/American who lives in Fairbanks and has worked on the Alaska Railroad, Jeb I’m most pleased that your experience was Top Notch!!! Thank you for the video and enjoy your #wildernesstowakiki adventure!!
I lived in Fairbanks for 3 years military. I cried when I left
Just a different way of life and I loved it
I just moved to AK this year. It's an amazing place to live. It's crazy how beautiful this state is. I'm so happy with my decision to live here.
I moved here this past October and I too am happy about moving here. It's really beautiful and a big difference from what I'm used to.
My wife and I rode the Alaska Railways Gold Star service last week. This video captures the experience wonderfully!
The music you selected for this trip was outstanding - great job.
🧠 Great minds thinking along the same lines.
I'm 67 years old from the UK and I plan on taking this trip on my bucket list. Never been to Alaska but it looks absolutely fantastic.
Wow! God made beautiful scenery for us to enjoy! Thank you for taking us along!!
Holy crap, that’s beautiful. This is now on my bucket list.
It's beautiful 😍to see Alaska
If you go around Thanksgiving, it's like being in a giant snow globe! So gorgeous!! 11+ hours!
Brought back some great memories of my trips to Alaska and the train trips along that same route. Can't wait to do it again and take my wife and kids so they can experience it. Thanks for posting.
Our family visited Alaska last summer. We took the Anchorage to Seward train route to see the glaciers. OMG -- The Outdoor Viewing Platform alone made my whole Alaska vacation worth it. It was a wildlife / nature photographer's dream as I sat outside the whole trip. The super staff also added to my enjoyment by bringing me cup of hot coffee every so often :D
Go Goldstar and enjoy every moment. You'll thank me!
I've lived in Alaska my whole 48 years and still have yet to do this, thank you. It's still on my bucket list but higher now after your video, great job! Great video!
HIT EM WITH A DOSE OF SASS, N GET ER DONE FUNKY DUDE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING ON
I live in Alaska and ride the ARR every year. If you want a specific seat you can get hold of the ARR and request where you want to sit. They are pretty good at accommodating you. when ever I ride Gold Star I like to ride at the very Front, and most of the time when I request it the seats the ARR give them to me.
I grew up a few yards from Rail Stations as Dad used to work for Railway; hence I have a very emotional bond with rail trains. This is a very good rail travel video; shared this with friends. Will look forward to see more videos like this one.
Great video!
A trip that my wife and I will be taking in a year or two.
Thanks for the preview!
Wow. Never really thought about seeing Alaska this way. Always planned to do it by Cruise. Thanks for this. Can’t wait to see what you did in Denali. I’m taking notes!
If your gonna do the cruise fly into Fairbanks take the train to anchorage then make your way to one of the ports and take the cruise back out to Canada or Washington !!!! I’m from there I promise that’s the best way to really see Alaska
you can booking the bus ticket in Denali, travel time is from 8am to 8pm (end of mirror lake), cost is $65/pp, it is a wonderful triple
Thank you for rolling right by my house. The railroad tracks are my back property line!!
Wow❤
“A hearty meal with a side of amazing scenery”
Thou art a poet, Jeb. Great video 👍🏽
Alaska Gold star train journey video,really
great, thank you sharing wonderful video and useful comments.
What a fantastic journey and look at the scenery .Truly enjoyable.
I am impressed there's an outdoor viewing platform! No matter how good-quality and clean the windows, nothing beats open air.
Former Alaskan tour consultant here. I would like to say that the Alaska railroad has two very different experiences.
The route between Anchorage and Fairbanks is a lot of wilderness, canyons, and mountainous regions, due to traveling through the end of the Rocky Mountains.
The Southern route has a lot of glaciers, and lakes and rivers that come from glaciers. And at the end of the route going south, you can take a tour out of Seward into Resurrection Bay and see humpbacks, orcas, otters, puffins, sea lions, and all sorts of other wildlife.
thanks for the info!
In 1997 after a stay in the Denali Lodge with friends, we headed south from Denali for the eight hours' Alaska Railroad trip to Anchorage. Your video brought back wonderful memories of that journey. Thank you.
Jeb you are so incredibly talented and I love watching your train vlogs. You are the best!
Thank you so much for your support, Diane!
I’ll leave you two alone.
Nothing better or more soothing to the ears then a Jeb Brooks video.
Incredible video, I really want to take this journey now. It's doesn't look dissimilar to the Rocky Mountaineer we have in British Columbia, and if it's anything like that I'll be dying to get on this!
Thanks so much for watching!! Come on over to the rails…I would jump at the chance to watch any train video you produce!!
Would highly reccommend it. I've taken this trsin and other Alaska Railroad trains many times and they never cease to amaze me.
Do it!
This is a great route. That being said, I enjoyed the views between Anchorage and Seward a little bit more.
I've been lucky enough to ride this fantastic route between Anchorage and Denali Nat'l Park back in 2002. It was fantastic!
thanks Jeb and Susanne - I love watching your train trips from New Zealand (I'll not be travelling overseas again), so it's lovely to see the landscape of your journey
Really enjoy your train journeys. Very positive and uplifting. Never saw how beautiful and lush Alaska was from the perspective of the train ride. Your fiancé and you are very cute, God bless, stay safe..
Thanks , this video brought back a flood of incredible memories !
We took this trip of a lifetime from Fairbanks to Seward with overnight stops and side activities at Denali , Talkeetna and Anchorage it was the most amazing segment of a trip we ever had . The outdoor deck was incredible you could step out and enjoy the scent of pines and fresh air . The whole trip was so relaxing, just sitting there watching jaw dropping scenery roll by, while being catered to by wait staff . What a way to experience Alaska!
I went to Alaska 7 years ago. I'm coming back! Doing all the things I couldn't do before. It is a great place to go.
This was one of your best vlogs. Thank so much for preparing this and for even thinking of vlogging it. Great job.
Your and Suzanne narration is everything positive whether air or train travel and I love both.
I love train travel! Watching the scenery go by is mesmerizing! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I’ve done it twice. Fantastic journey. Lord of wildlife and fun. Things you won’t see on the roads very often.
Really great video. One of the best rail videos I've seen!!! Thanks.
Wow! Thanks so much!
Having been born in Anchorage eight years before Statehood seeing the train going to Fairbanks from Anchorage brought back great memories. When I was elementary school age we took the train to Nancy Lake, where our grandparents had a cabin on the only island there. There was no road, the only way there was by train. Later my parents built a “cabin” that was an old military Quonset hut, taken apart at Elmendorf and rebuilt in a cove behind the island. The “highway” was finally built and that building was hauled up the highway, through the town of Palmer and then through the tiny town of Wasilla. It took hours to get to the lake, a trip that now takes less than an hour. But our favorite way to get there was the train. When my daughter was little, and eight years later when my son came along, I would be sure to take at least one trip by train each summer and they had blueberry muffins for breakfast in the dining car. I took the train to Fairbanks once and it was amazing, even to an Alaskan kid. Everything has changed, the train cars are plush, but the beauty of Alaska shines through. I hope you got a chance to take the train to Seward and the one to Wittier, you can now drive to Whittier on the train tracks during hours the train doesn’t run, not a good idea for the train and a car to meet in one of the tunnels!
Jeb, you never disappoint! What a great job on this ride. Thanks for sharing your journeys.
Born and raised in Alaska. Never been on the Alaska Railroad. Looks amazing!
Get on it!!!! Life is too short
Super amazing. I wish to travel this route someday in my life. A rail vlogger from Pakistan.
Trust me bro its not that cool, only thing worth seeing is the train
i m also from Pakistan
Pakistan's Northern areas deserve a rail route like this too.
If you do, hit me up on this. I'll show you around
Jeb. Thank you very much for making these videos! You are doing humanity a great service. People like me, who cannot financially travel, can go by the way of your videos for now. There is no jealousy in me. The more that, you seem to enjoy doing this "ministry" of travel, the more your viewers, can enjoy your product. I am very grateful to you, for all of your Great work, and sacrifice, that you don't burden us down with, so that it can be such a joy to others. I don't think any of us could really see, how hard you work, to make this such a great product.Wonderful, and Thankyou.
Mesmerizing natural views. Although I am from different part of the globe (India) but thanks to youtube and you, Jeb, I was able to get this beautiful experience.
We took this exact trip in 2018. We rode in the front seat of a dome car and the cars in front of us were low. Fantastic view/scenery, delicious meals and Bloody Marys. We even saw moose! Absolutely loved it!
That was Beautiful!! Thanks for taking everyone!!!
Agreed! I never thought of traveling through Alaska but its on my list now
Thank you Jeb. Excellent revue. We so very much enjoy your forthright and honest critiques.
The Alaska Railroad used to have gift shops on their trains, but when the economy crashed a couple years ago and passenger numbers went down the ARR took out the gift shops.
Hi Jeb and thanks! We’re booked for this trip this May 24, and the railroad trip agents were really great at extending the trip so we could do our own side trips. One highlight is flying up to Barrow on the Arctic Ocean for an overnight. In Denali we’re doing a high altitude flyover! Should all be fun!
I love this video. I went up to Alaska in late May, and it was spectacular. Sadly, no railroad operations were up and running yet -- BUT -- I will say late Spring journeys are awesome to see snow-capped mountain peaks!
This brings memories, I took an Alaskan Railroad ride in 2012, it was fun and worth it.
Your videos are just awesome Jeb. My sister lived in Alaska most of her adult life and remember visiting her when I was young wanting to jump on the passenger train I saw at the Anchorage Depot. My wife and I have it on our to do list.
This railroad used to drop prospectors, fishermen, hunters, whatever and pick them up months or years later. They also ran a blackberry (?) express that would drop you off in prime picking grounds (watch out for bears) and pick you up later. It was the backbone of the state. I spent three years there and still love it.
I took my parents on this train the last week of May 1992. We flew into Fairbanks & stayed 3 days. As you probably know, Fairbanks weather can be iffy in May but each day was sunny & mid-70s temperature. We took the train straight through to Anchorage. Back then, Alaska Railroad was coach seating (no Gold Star Service) & during the summer season, both Princess Cruise Lines & Gray Line Tours each had 2 cars on the end of the train for high end service. I got our tickets through Princess Cruise & that's where we spent our time. Excellent service. Domed car seating until it was time to go downstairs for our included fine dining meals. We had a tour guide giving us info the entire time. Our train was about an hour or so late (no one cared) & the crew ran out of time and we stopped in Wasilla to wait for a new crew to take us the rest of short way into Anchorage. They knew it was going to happen; so they had a fresh crew on the way. We only waited about 20 minutes. This was a trip we enjoyed a lot.
We rode the train from the cruise ship port to Denali. What views !!! Much better then a bus ride could ever be. Great service and staff on board.
Absolutely beautiful journey, thanks for sharing.
I rode much of that route (Fairbanks to Denali and Talkeetna to Anchorage) back in 2006 on a Princess cruise-tour. Watching this really brought back some fond memories. Thanks
Discovered Jeb's videos after a fluke of looking for snowy train journeys for insomnia. Thank you for your detailed description and the information. These videos have become my lockdown tonic! I hope to one day travel through Alaska. Any extra tips for disabled international passengers would be much appreciated. Cheers!
Of all your train videos this one looks stunningly well kept,and the trio is beautiful.
Thanks for posting.
Jeb if you want to take a really nice ride, try the durango and silverton railroad, from durango to silverton. you will love it
JEB BROOKS, THANKS FOR THAT AWESOME VIDEO, DUE to my trade, I could NEVER GET TIME for that trip, and would NOT do so in winter,so retired & my wife passed on 1 year ago, but not sure when I’ll do so, now 80, by myself, but life goes on ! We were married forty years,, I do love this railway, ..CHERIO,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hermosos paisajes, espero poder ir algún día. From México, CDMX.
So thankful you both decided to take this trip while you were in Alaska, and bring us along !!! I took the White Pass and Yukon Railroad years ago but this one is still on the bucket list .... thanks so much ...
there is a ferry boat leaving BELLINGHAM WA. that goes to Alaska...check it out
Jeb, thanks for all your amazing videos and for highlighting the terminal in Fairbanks, my hometown! I personally haven’t taken the AK Railroad train since the 70s, I’m so hoping for a trip in the near future!!
Salute to those who built this track
Now we are enjoying the nature.
Great work for the nation 👏.
Jeb, my girlfriend and I look forward to your video every weekend! Beautiful views and thanks for the great content!
Thanks so much for making me part of your weekend!
The view at 10:30 made my jaw DROP!!! Holy Moly! Alaska is gorgeous!!
Jeb I am from Alaska! Great you were able to take this once in a lifetime opportunity. The direct flight to Hawai’i is great for us Alaskans. Also if you are still in Anchorage Kincaid park is a good spot to find close wildlife and point wornzoff is great for plane spotting. (That’s where I watched the Antonov
My parents made this train journey back in the 80s as part of a cruise. They said it was the most spectacular trip that they had ever taken!
I had a similar experience on the Rocky Mountaineer through Canada. I’d love to take this route thru Alaska as well.
yeaaaa, but the rocky mountaineer gold is a hell of a lot better than what i just saw...booze included and the food doesn't look like it's from denny's...course you're paying for it :0)
I took this train as part of a tour. Only it was from Anchorage to Fairbanks. It was so exciting. You can't beat the food and the scenery.
This is such a fantastic vlog episode! 😍 I keep watching and rewatching segments, trying to catch the details that might matter...I've never been to Alaska but this train journey is making me think twice about doing the cruise ship route first.
Thank you foe sharing. Brought back wonderful memories of my own trips on this train during my trips from Australia to Alaska in 2005 and 2014. 🤗
Best railroad vlog in my mind! Fantastic work, Jeb. And thanks for taking me on board!!
Glad I watched the video. Brought back wonderful memories of my ARR ride from Fairbanks in June 2019. Thanks.
Omgggg!!! Adding to my bucket list✨☺️ thanks jeb
Excellent video as usual, but it doesn't do the trip justice. We just got back from taking this same trip and were absolutely blown away by the majestic beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and the excellent service provided by the Alaska Railroad. Everyone needs to take this trip at least once in their lifetime.
Amazing video, Jeb! Alaska looks wonderful. I truly hope to do this one day. Thanks for the great idea on how to explore The Last Frontier 😃
Fantastic video! Love your content and how much you love rail travel. The last time I was in Alaska I took the gold star service from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The views of Denali were stunning. It was a clear day and Denali was out in all of its glory. The food pre-pandemic was excellent. I highly recommend this route for anyone exploring Alaska. It is breathtaking.
Looks amazing! I got to visit friends in Alaska back in June. Unfortunately due to their work schedules, we weren't able to venture past Talkeetna but traveling on the rails is definitely on my to-do list next time.
We lived in Fairbanks for many years and took the train to Denali a few times. The Alaska Rail was better than the Princess car we took once. Reindeer sausage is delicious!
The conductors for these trains seems to love their job.
That was great. When I lived in Anchorage, I took the train up to Talkeetna, it was a great round trip. I was working a lot so, didn't have the time to see DNP. Wish I did, but I LOVE Alaska! Especially Spring and early summer when I was there.
Kia Ora from New Zealand. Thanks Jeb. Another great video! You are making some seriously good content. The wilderness is stunning !
I love your travelogue so much so that I just cannot express my joy in words. I am like you is a travel enthusiast but my financial constraints sometimes put a brake on my excitement. However I make that deficit up by watching your videos. And I always had a feeling that I was with you all along, no matter wherever you go.
I wish I might one day meet you somewhere in this beautiful planet. Be blessed Mr Brooks
Hi Jeb! Your trips are really relaxing 😌 and I feel like I’m traveling with you from my bean bag chair in my bedroom or my backyard or tv! I’m subbed and your vids are awesome 😎 also the scenery is beautiful
Amazing scenes and best coverage by Jeb Brooks. Wonderful to watch this clip.
2:48 YAY ANOTHER SUZANNE APPEARANCE! 😀 (sorry for all caps but it’s nice to see her in your videos)
Agreed! The videos she’s in are always better!!