Rail Runner Express Train from Albuquerque to Santa Fe
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Date: 2023-08-28
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Comments and reviews: 29
Patrice
Good to know there's an inexpensive way to get from one major city to another. $9 from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Did I read that right! It's a beautiful train and I love the name and logo. You showed the exterior of train, interior which looked comfortable, and the view from the train. One note on syncing the audio and visual: As you said the words and we get to see the beautiful countryside, the video was showing piles of rubble and walls of graffiti. Overall, good video report.
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Good to know there's an inexpensive way to get from one major city to another. $9 from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Did I read that right! It's a beautiful train and I love the name and logo. You showed the exterior of train, interior which looked comfortable, and the view from the train. One note on syncing the audio and visual: As you said the words and we get to see the beautiful countryside, the video was showing piles of rubble and walls of graffiti. Overall, good video report.
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Keys
Try the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and make sure you sit on the right side of the train if your going from Los Angeles to San Diego because you get great views of the ocean and if you did the opposite route sit on the right side again as it is like the rail runner with cab cars pulling it back towards LA and the F59-PHI Locos heading towards San Diego. Too bad Amtrak gave the F59s to Metra in Chicago and replaced them with the bad looking Siemens Chargers locomotives
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Try the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and make sure you sit on the right side of the train if your going from Los Angeles to San Diego because you get great views of the ocean and if you did the opposite route sit on the right side again as it is like the rail runner with cab cars pulling it back towards LA and the F59-PHI Locos heading towards San Diego. Too bad Amtrak gave the F59s to Metra in Chicago and replaced them with the bad looking Siemens Chargers locomotives
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Jenny
The planes are great Jeb but all start to look alike after a while. well I am a 70 yr old chickie; . I first found your videos by watching you and your lady cross Canada - which was great btw. I am a train person so please keep them coming, there are some fantastic train trips around the world I cant afford to go on: ) but you have friends in 'high places'. guess you dont get frequent flyer points for trains though mmmm. but for $9 you cant go wrong.
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The planes are great Jeb but all start to look alike after a while. well I am a 70 yr old chickie; . I first found your videos by watching you and your lady cross Canada - which was great btw. I am a train person so please keep them coming, there are some fantastic train trips around the world I cant afford to go on: ) but you have friends in 'high places'. guess you dont get frequent flyer points for trains though mmmm. but for $9 you cant go wrong.
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On
I live just east of Albuquerque and typically ride one of my motorcycles up to Santa Fe when I want to grab breakfast or lunch and do a few other things up there, but its cold and somewhat snowy right now (2. 16. 2023) so Im taking the Rail Runner for my first time ever and looking forward to just relaxing, having lunch and walking around before heading back to Albuquerque. By the way, military veterans ride for free any day, any time.
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I live just east of Albuquerque and typically ride one of my motorcycles up to Santa Fe when I want to grab breakfast or lunch and do a few other things up there, but its cold and somewhat snowy right now (2. 16. 2023) so Im taking the Rail Runner for my first time ever and looking forward to just relaxing, having lunch and walking around before heading back to Albuquerque. By the way, military veterans ride for free any day, any time.
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Brian
Once I get to my final destination by air, I love to use public transportation, especially rail, to explore the surrounding area. In Europe, rail is such a convenient and inexpensive way to get around that it just makes sense. As much as I love air travel, taking the railway let's one see more of this beautiful planet we live on. I agree with previous comments that I would enjoy it if you would review more railways on your travels.
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Once I get to my final destination by air, I love to use public transportation, especially rail, to explore the surrounding area. In Europe, rail is such a convenient and inexpensive way to get around that it just makes sense. As much as I love air travel, taking the railway let's one see more of this beautiful planet we live on. I agree with previous comments that I would enjoy it if you would review more railways on your travels.
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Michael
Jeb, I have seen both of your train videos. You have done a good job with both although you had a bad taste after your Amtrak trip.
My recommendation, try one of the overnight trains out of Chicago. My personal recommendation, The Empire Builder running from Chicago to Seattle. The scenery is spectacular and if you get a roomette, meals are free. The trip is three days long, but, you would get a good view of Amtrak.
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Jeb, I have seen both of your train videos. You have done a good job with both although you had a bad taste after your Amtrak trip.
My recommendation, try one of the overnight trains out of Chicago. My personal recommendation, The Empire Builder running from Chicago to Seattle. The scenery is spectacular and if you get a roomette, meals are free. The trip is three days long, but, you would get a good view of Amtrak.
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Kerry
Thanks for posting this video! I was looking for more information on the Rail Runner Express to Sante Fe for a day excursion after a business trip. I didn't really want to rent a car and drive the freeway and your video was the perfect introduction to what I would experience on the Rail Runner Express. Looks like a relaxing ride with an opportunity to see some of the NM countryside.
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Thanks for posting this video! I was looking for more information on the Rail Runner Express to Sante Fe for a day excursion after a business trip. I didn't really want to rent a car and drive the freeway and your video was the perfect introduction to what I would experience on the Rail Runner Express. Looks like a relaxing ride with an opportunity to see some of the NM countryside.
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XXIVCorps
Thanks for sharing this information about the Rail Runner Express between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The wife and I would take the grandkids up to Santa Fe, do a little shopping and eat across from the train station at Tomasita's (oh how good the Mexico food is. Then return on the Rail Runner to Bernalillo train stop! We miss the Hatch green Chilies.
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Thanks for sharing this information about the Rail Runner Express between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The wife and I would take the grandkids up to Santa Fe, do a little shopping and eat across from the train station at Tomasita's (oh how good the Mexico food is. Then return on the Rail Runner to Bernalillo train stop! We miss the Hatch green Chilies.
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S.
Good video. I am used to riding trains in Europe, but have never done this in the US. I am now interested in the 'Rail Runner'. Might want to show a bit more of the countryside out the window - what will I be looking at for 1 hour. Also, show where luggage might go. Thanks! Looking forward to more rail reports on this continent!
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Good video. I am used to riding trains in Europe, but have never done this in the US. I am now interested in the 'Rail Runner'. Might want to show a bit more of the countryside out the window - what will I be looking at for 1 hour. Also, show where luggage might go. Thanks! Looking forward to more rail reports on this continent!
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1andonlyCobra
Its so weird to see this reviewed as Santa Fe is one of my favorite getaways as I stay there when going to Balloon fest. Ive always wanted to take this but prefer having my car. I might just use it next time.
By the way, really enjoy watching your trip reports.
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Its so weird to see this reviewed as Santa Fe is one of my favorite getaways as I stay there when going to Balloon fest. Ive always wanted to take this but prefer having my car. I might just use it next time.
By the way, really enjoy watching your trip reports.
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sbkbg
Interesting they use ground level height platforms, it creates a rather large step getting on and off. Amtrak often has little step stools. A lot of the East Coast Commuter Railroads (NJT, MBTA, etc) use high level platforms where boarding level is the same as the doors.
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Interesting they use ground level height platforms, it creates a rather large step getting on and off. Amtrak often has little step stools. A lot of the East Coast Commuter Railroads (NJT, MBTA, etc) use high level platforms where boarding level is the same as the doors.
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David
Loved the video and the narraration. I loved the paint scheme of the coaches and the keep keep when the doors closed. We have the same kind of cars here in Minnesota. Thanks for the interior video of the coaches as well. All in all well done sir. Keep up the good work.
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Loved the video and the narraration. I loved the paint scheme of the coaches and the keep keep when the doors closed. We have the same kind of cars here in Minnesota. Thanks for the interior video of the coaches as well. All in all well done sir. Keep up the good work.
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William
Railroad trip reports are always welcome from my point of view. It's too bad that RR doesn't normally work too well in the USA. It's my preferred mode of travel for most European intercity trips unless I need to cross the entire continent. Love your reports.
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Railroad trip reports are always welcome from my point of view. It's too bad that RR doesn't normally work too well in the USA. It's my preferred mode of travel for most European intercity trips unless I need to cross the entire continent. Love your reports.
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The
You said there are 15 stations going through Central Mexico. How can I get more information on these train stations because I want to go to central Mexico one day and this video will help? This is the only video that comes close to what I been looking for.
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You said there are 15 stations going through Central Mexico. How can I get more information on these train stations because I want to go to central Mexico one day and this video will help? This is the only video that comes close to what I been looking for.
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boyleskp
I liked the fact you captured the road runner sounds when the doors closed. My suggestion is to pan as the loco runs past you for a full look, vs letting the loco just go by. I also liked your comment on the scenery while leaving town. Made me smile.
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I liked the fact you captured the road runner sounds when the doors closed. My suggestion is to pan as the loco runs past you for a full look, vs letting the loco just go by. I also liked your comment on the scenery while leaving town. Made me smile.
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The
Is it normal to have such a big step down from trains in the United States? Seems like there was almost no platform height. In the UK we tend to have platforms that are much closer to the height of the train floor.
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Is it normal to have such a big step down from trains in the United States? Seems like there was almost no platform height. In the UK we tend to have platforms that are much closer to the height of the train floor.
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magicjackatx
Great video esp for the first time. I rode this unique train in 2009 it was fun to shoot up to Santa Fe for dinner.
So one thing. If you say great scenery wait till you are past the junk yard! LOL
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Great video esp for the first time. I rode this unique train in 2009 it was fun to shoot up to Santa Fe for dinner.
So one thing. If you say great scenery wait till you are past the junk yard! LOL
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Jack
We have a similar train system in Los Angeles called the Metrolink. One thing you may want to share with viewers is where the bathrooms are located and the fact that bicycles are permitted on board.
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We have a similar train system in Los Angeles called the Metrolink. One thing you may want to share with viewers is where the bathrooms are located and the fact that bicycles are permitted on board.
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Louis
Wonder what your carbon footprint is for this? But no matter, hopefully by the time the effects of climate change (coming sooner than we think or want) are here, neither you nor I will be alive.
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Wonder what your carbon footprint is for this? But no matter, hopefully by the time the effects of climate change (coming sooner than we think or want) are here, neither you nor I will be alive.
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California
The Bombardier company who makes the train cars is the same Bombardier who makes the airplanes. Pronounce the name like you would pronounce it if you were talking about an aircraft.
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The Bombardier company who makes the train cars is the same Bombardier who makes the airplanes. Pronounce the name like you would pronounce it if you were talking about an aircraft.
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DennisTheBrony22
I think you could do more online research about the name/model number of the rolling stock and actual equipment being used on these trains, and you will become a REAL RAILFAN!
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I think you could do more online research about the name/model number of the rolling stock and actual equipment being used on these trains, and you will become a REAL RAILFAN!
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Tim
Rail trips are great. In a plane, you only see the plots of land and the towns. On a train, you see the houses and the people that farms that land and the people who lives in those towns.
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Rail trips are great. In a plane, you only see the plots of land and the towns. On a train, you see the houses and the people that farms that land and the people who lives in those towns.
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Susi
In English we'd pronounce it in the same way as the British military rank, Bomb-ba-Deer (as in the animal, but as it's a name of something American, it's probably pronounced differently.
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In English we'd pronounce it in the same way as the British military rank, Bomb-ba-Deer (as in the animal, but as it's a name of something American, it's probably pronounced differently.
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MathMan
: ) yes you should do more train videos, the newer ones are really cool. I live in NM, Santat Fe, Abq. Meh. (I live 45 mins from Santa Fe) there are far more nicer places in the US
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: ) yes you should do more train videos, the newer ones are really cool. I live in NM, Santat Fe, Abq. Meh. (I live 45 mins from Santa Fe) there are far more nicer places in the US
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Charles
JB. Well done. Your rail vids are much improved. Taking Southwest Chief to ABQ in late March 2022unfortunately not enough time to Rail Run to Santa FeNext time? Thanks.
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JB. Well done. Your rail vids are much improved. Taking Southwest Chief to ABQ in late March 2022unfortunately not enough time to Rail Run to Santa FeNext time? Thanks.
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dancydance
Local cyclist here, was trying to find info for this train I've heard about going between the two cities. Thanks for your insight on the subject, was very helpful.
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Local cyclist here, was trying to find info for this train I've heard about going between the two cities. Thanks for your insight on the subject, was very helpful.
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Michele
Thanks for the videos on Amtrak! I enjoy watching your happy attitude and great smile! Does it ever matter which side of the train you ride?
I enjoy watching
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Thanks for the videos on Amtrak! I enjoy watching your happy attitude and great smile! Does it ever matter which side of the train you ride?
I enjoy watching
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Soy
While searching for videos on santa Fe this pop up, so glad it did, I'm definitely taking the train in to Santa Fe on our upcoming trip. Thanks for the info
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While searching for videos on santa Fe this pop up, so glad it did, I'm definitely taking the train in to Santa Fe on our upcoming trip. Thanks for the info
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Diane
I used to live in Albuq! I can't believe they made a rail! Your video was GREAT and you seem like a very nice person! I enjoyed this!
Thank You
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I used to live in Albuq! I can't believe they made a rail! Your video was GREAT and you seem like a very nice person! I enjoyed this!
Thank You
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