The lower level chairs collapse into a comfortable bed, and theres a dropdown bed directly above them. In an amtrak roomette theres ample storage to keep your carryon bags, plus outlets for all of your gadgets. I spent 24 hours in amtrak coach class, riding the train from new orleans to austin, with a 6 hour layover in san antonio, texas. In the chaircars you cant bring any more carry ons than you would on an airplane. Amtrak takes care of booking and ticketing, so you can see more and do more on your trip. Amtrak thruway service offers connecting transportation between the maricopa, az station and phoenix metro center, phoenix airport and tempe from the sunset limited. A few things in a small tote sized cooler or a back pack will be ok. Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in march 1989 for the sunset limited new orleanslos angeles. With more than 300 trains operating each day connecting our customers to over 500 communities in 46 states and canada, amtrak is proud to be americas railro. Please retain your receipt for all returns, refunds and exchanges. The lure of a rail adventure and open schedules, not the cost, led to our decision take the train.
This video, originally taken during my one and only trip on the combined amtrak train routes texas eagle and sunset limited in october of 20, has been posted to youtube now because of viewer. While waiting to board the train in new orleans, i attempted to take a photo of the train. Train or train related videos taken near sunrise or sunset. Amtrak sunset limited departing beaumont amtrak station passing union pacific freight. Connecting amtraks top train routes across the top of the country, the pacific coast, amtraks southern route known as the. Check out our rail vacations that ride on the sunset limited train route. Friends of sunset limited to florida home facebook. To purchase a clean dvd or digital download of this film for personal home use or. Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a map. Riding amtraks sunset limitedtexas eagle to chicago part. Starting off in chicago, the grand rail experience is customized for anyone who wants to get the full crosscountry amtrak experience. All aboard amtrak sunset limited houston to beaumont canon sl1 video duration. Weve booked a roomette, so we can at least sleep horizontally.
The sunset limited service between orlando and new orleans has been suspended. We ate all three meals in the dining car before arriving on. The big bayou canot rail accident was the derailing of an amtrak train on the csx transportation big bayou canot bridge in southwestern alabama, united states, on september 22, 1993. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Each brightly lit roomette has huge doubledecker windows and sleeps up to two people. Amtrak sunset limited slide show slide show of scenery and accommodations along the amtrak sunset limited train route. The sunset limited, begun by the southern pacific railroad in 1894, is one of the oldest named passenger trains still operating in the united states. If a short 18hour overnight train or several days, know how to pack, tip and enjoy the ride. Eastbound amtrak sunset limited at beaumont, tx july 1992 amtrak sunset limited crossing the long bridge near new orleans july 1999. For some people, riding on one of our longdistance trains is a dream come true. Id like to hear about any similar train trips from people on cd. Friends of sunset limited to florida july 9, 2018 thanks to the actions of someone who would not play nice and was banned, it is necessary to reiterate that all participants must conduct themselves in a civil manner and treat others with respect. I have seen a freight leader on amtrak before but this is the first time seeing csx. Amtrak sunset limited train web railroad information.
Honestly, the coach class section had tons of room and was very. We spent a couple of hours exploring the magnificent. It is based on the oldestnamed route in the united states. The sunset limited was southern pacifics premier train, built for luxury firstclass longdistance travel. The sunset limited failed to cover its variable operating expenses by 48. Highlights include lake amistad on the rio grande, the sunset limited and texas eagle in the.
Since the sunset ltd comes through maricopatuscon so late, call 1800usarail and ask the automaton for an update around 9. For shelby, taking in the scenery aboard the sunset limited was just part of her adventure. Departing tucson az to san antonio tx then north to chicago. If you paid by cash or payment card and did not receive a receipt, your purchase is complimentary. You have to keep your luggage at your seat and the sunset limited is a busy train, likely to be sold out. Ill show you the entire train including sleeping compartments, the amtrak sunset limited take a tour. The silver meteor, the crescent, and the sunset limited. Connecting amtrak s top train routes across the top of the country, the pacific coast, amtrak s southern route known as the. The sunset limited route guide cover, from a printed color brochure from september 1973. It was caused by displacement of a span and deformation of the rails when a tow of heavy barges collided with the rail bridge eight minutes earlier. The first long distance named train in the united states was southern pacifics sunset limited.