Hiawatha Pete
Hiawatha Pete's JournalRocketing to Rupert on Train #5 (Jasper to Prince Rupert by train) Instagram Video
The "Skeena" - VIA Train 5, formerly known as the "Rupert Rocket" - is VIA Rail Canada's passenger service that operates on a 2-day journey from Jasper, AB to Prince Rupert, BC.
This short preview includes stills as well as video.
The full-length video is available on my "Hiawatha Pete" YouTube channel.
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram link to video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwkjXbujaq/
Seattle to Chicago on Amtrak's Empire Builder (Preview Video) North America by Rail Part 4 of 4
A short preview of part 4 of a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023
The full-length video is available on my "Hiawatha Pete" YouTube channel
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram link to video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DG6bMtcvbfA/
Musk is lying. Compared to Europe, Amtrak is a model of cost efficiency.
Rail lines in Europe like SNCF (France) & DB (Germany) are indeed state owned & subsidized.
And just like Amtrak's Acela, only the high speed lines like the TGV cover their operating costs (infographic below):
Meanwhile the legacy routes are highly subsidized to the tune of 75% of overall operating costs (infographic below):
In fact, compared to Europe, Amtrak is a model of cost efficiency with long distance trains like the Empire Builder only requiring a 40% subsidy.
Also, unlike flights, trains have the ability to serve multiple cities on one route: http://www.narprail.org/site/assets/files/1036/nationalnetwork.pdf
Unlike a flight from Chicago to LA, Amtrak's Southwest Chief serves over 30 intermediate stops, or 500 city pairs, on one route - many with no reasonable public transport alternative, much less an airport.
To replace that one train would require over 500 flights - creating orders of magnitude more pollution & greenhouse gasses,
Eliminating service would be discriminatory to those with medical conditions unable to fly or drive. Hopefully those left stranded by any idiotic service cuts launch a class action lawsuit against those responsible.
My credentials are I've traveled over 500,000 km on trains in Canada, the US and Europe. Don't believe me? see my website: https://northamericabyrail.info/
Amtrak has good service.
Vancouver to Seattle on Amtrak's Cascades (Preview Video) North America by Rail Part 3 of 4
A short preview of part 3 of a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023
The full-length video is available on my "Hiawatha Pete" YouTube channel
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram link to video:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGo0LvuOFC6/
Vancouver Island by tour train, rental car & ferry in 90 seconds (Preview Video) North America by Rail Part 2 of 4
A short preview of part 2 of a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023
The full-length video is available on my "Hiawatha Pete" YouTube channel
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram link to video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGVkZruOxHs/
Toronto to Vancouver on VIA Rail's Canadian (Preview Video) North America by Rail Part 1 of 4
A short preview of part 1 of a 4-part series documenting our journey across Canada & the US by rail in the spring of 2023
The full-length video is available on my "Hiawatha Pete" YouTube channel
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram link to video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGE5DQ2JdUT/
On board VIA Rail Canada's 'Canadian' as it rolls through a cut , Jasper National Park (Instagram Photo)
On board VIA Rail Canada's 'Canadian' as it rolls through a cut near Jasper, Alberta
My wife & I took the 'Canadian' from Toronto to Vancouver & return in the Summer of 2017, with stopovers to visit Jasper & Banff National Parks.
For a short video of this trip see my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@hiawathapete426/videos
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DF-agWCRncM/
In the Skyline Dome car aboard VIA's incomparable 'Canadian', rolling through the Rockies (Instagram Photo)
In the Skyline Dome car aboard VIA's incomparable 'Canadian', rolling through the Rockies near Roche Miette, Jasper National Park, Alberta.
My wife & I took the 'Canadian' from Toronto to Vancouver & return in the Summer of 2017, with stopovers to visit Jasper & Banff National Parks.
For a short video of this trip see my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@hiawathapete426/videos
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DF-aDTAxbbm/
Winnipeg Union Station, photographed while travelling on VIA's 'Canadian' (Instagram Photo)
Winnipeg Union Station, photographed while travelling on VIA's 'Canadian' during the servicing layover.
My wife & I took the 'Canadian' from Toronto to Vancouver in the Summer of 2017, with stopovers to visit Jasper & Banff National Parks.
For a short video of this trip see my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@hiawathapete426/videos
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DF-ZmuMRtHb/
A Trip on the 'Erie Limited' Steam Train, pulled by Nickel Plate Road 765 - my latest Instagram video
All aboard for a short preview showcasing our trip on the ‘Erie Limited’ Steam Train from Buffalo to Corning, NY & pulled by Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 steam locomotive #765 back in August 2015.
The music was chosen to give it a definite "Henry playing cards with Doyle on the 20th Century Limited" in "The Sting" vibe...
The full-length version of this video is available on the YouTube channel link shown in my bio.
Speaking of which, if you like what you see, hitting the subscribe button on my channel will help us bring more trips & reviews for you, our valued viewers - If you are one of my many subscribers there, thank you for your viewership!
Hope you enjoy! Cheers, Pete
Link to video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5pYq2ucXO/
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