Amtrak Pennsylvanian / Harrisburg To Pittsburgh - My First Amtrak Experience Part 1

As a veteran of many 36 hour marathon train trips to Montana from Ohio, I can say that you really nailed it! YES! From the food to the hang-on-tight when you're walking the aisles, you were spot on. We are actually taking the Empire Builder yet again this summer to visit my dad and family in Montana. I'm SO HAPPY that you finally experienced Amtrak first hand! 😁🥳 Welcome aboard!!

Sir, thanks again for these videos. I finally got to go on the Pennsylvanian late last year with my wife and it was a beautiful experience. The scenery was amazing and the ride itself was relaxing and reinvigorating. These are some of the best seats I've ever experienced on mass transit in our 5 hour trip not once did I feel sore or like I was ready for it to end. Hats off to our car attendant who was chatty, likeable and helpful. Thank you for your video which allowed me to ride like I'd been doing it for years because I knew what to expect. Heck, I'm back here watching your video because I miss the trip! Will certainly do another one on our next vacation.

Good to see You Jill and and Lili happy and relaxed and making a video together 💙 Looking forward to part 2👍

Great ride, have gone out to Harrisburg by Amtrak a few times, did the route all the way to Pittsburgh once. Very scenic, glad you finally got aboard the Pennsylvanian!

This was so nice and relaxing! I was seven yrs old when I last took a train with my mother back to her hometown Mansfield Massachusetts! Thank you Jay for bringing back a warm and fuzzy memory. ❤️

So Happy for you! Glad to see you, Jill, & Lili taking a family vacation. I could see the excitement on your face even with your mask on! I really enjoyed watching out the window. So relaxing. I would be ok with the hotdog, however full dining experience would be amazing. Did I say how happy I was for you! Thanks for taking me with. Just Incredible❣🥰

Nice, nice video! Imagine this ride in mid-October, during the peak of the fall foliage.

Amazing!!! THIS is one adventure even I, (a major scaredy cat) can do! Thank you for this experience!!!😊😃😉😎💙💙💙

You encountered two historical sites. Leaving Harrisburg you crossed the Susquehanna on the Rockville Bridge. The longest stone arch bridge still in use!

Thank you for taking us along with you. It was quite enjoyable. I haven’t been on a train since I was 8. We went to Canada. I remember bits and pieces. What I do remember, I liked. I’d definitely go on another train ride. I have a feeling you’d do it again. Have a good time on your vacation.

Thanks for taking us along. Enjoy your stay. Be well.

Very nice and relaxing 😌. I’d totally prefer this over driving that far or even flying. Seems like a good deal too 👍🏻

Oh and I also wanted to add a JP love the sound of the music very soothing relaxing inspectionally with the views and makes a hand in hand perfect way that you did everything thank you once again JP

Yay Pittsburgh! 😊 The skyline is lovely at night. The Union Station dome is a sight! I've taken the Greyhound in/out of the Harrisburg station back in the day but never seen all that good stuff inside you showed.

That was enjoyable. I did get dizzy at times and the sun blinded my vision, but that's my eye troubles. Thank you for sharing!

JP this is a wonderful video. I am enjoying riding along with you and seeing the sights with your video. I have rode on this train a couple of times, and it is very relaxing. The food is very good. Thank you for taking us along. You all have a blessed day.

I have yet to experience a train ride of any kind, the kiddy train at the amusement parks don't count (lol), so in the meantime I will live vicariously through you. Anxiously awaiting Pt. 2!!

I've been on the subway growing up on NYC The Metro train to Connecticut ,the LIRR and the Strasburg RR but sadly never been on an Amtrak train yet. Thank you for making us feel like family and allowing us to come along with yours!

I love riding Amtrak, trains are one of my favorite forms of transportation! Great video JP! Enjoyed it!

These old stations, the ones that have been maintained and restored, are really quite beautiful.