How Every Amtrak Train Got Its Name (Part 1) Classy Whale 2026-09-20 | How Every Amtrak Train Got Its Name (Part 1)
I Rode NYCs NEWEST Transit Network Classy Whale 2025-10-02 | Tonight, @TobyPannone and I are heading out on the open water to ride New York City's newest transit network, the NYC Ferry! But, is this trip faster than the MTA subway to get from the Staten Island Railway to my bus? The only way to find out is to go for a ride!Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
New Yorks Little Island Railway Has a Lot to Love Classy Whale 2025-09-25 | The Staten Island Railway is New York City's other, other subway. I've put off riding it for a while, but now the time has come. Today, @AverytheCubanAmerican and I are riding the whole thing, end to end, to learn more about the Forgotten Borough and its railway. Avery's fact sheet: youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHlmZUxQaUdXaDVDRzNOTk1PVVc5UE5fcGhFQXxBQ3Jtc0tsV0FKdkYwVHdQNUVpTVN0U2V6Uk0zSnNaeks0V2FUMVBNRzAycW80ZU5jU0xtMUwwc3hTSFZ5TjZ5cUVWam4xUGVMc0VhTm5Rdi1vQ2Q2SDJLNmlkM1ZocTFBNnFSRDRUZVFZVzRrM2JxUUJQRXdOWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F14-W1kG90c8ypaAPUiluFvy78Vv1zfyFZLtSVq0J_Hvg%2Fedit%3Ftab%3Dt.0&v=lNyhwTg8u2s&html_redirect=1Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
I Went To an Airlines Garage Sale Classy Whale 2025-09-18 | On the second Friday of every month, Delta Airlines puts its junk up for sale. I went to investigate.More information about the Surplus Sale: deltamuseum.org/experiences/daily-experiences/2025/10/10/default-calendar/surplus-sale---save-the-dateMain Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Californias Forgotten Light Rail is Really Strange, Actually Classy Whale 2025-09-11 | In a state full of interesting light rails, one might be tempted to pass over Sacramento, California's little three-line system. But SacRT hides quite a few secrets of its own, and the only way to learn about them is to go for a ride!Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction0:27 - The Map1:19 - Gold Line, part 14:58 - Old Sacramento7:26 - Blue Line, part 111:42 - Green Line13:46 - Blue Line, part 215:44 - Gold Line, part 218:42 - Final Thoughts
Americas Least-Used Commuter Train is an Odd Ride Classy Whale 2025-09-04 | Nashville, TN is home to the least-used commuter rail system in the United States, with just one line, six round trips a day, a small handful of stations, and no service to the city's biggest suburbs. But it's far from useless - if you fit in the very narrow demographic of people who actually use it. So what's it like on board Tennessee's tiny train? The only way to find out is to go for a ride.Featuring @JoshDoesTravel Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
I Rode Amtraks First New Acela - In First Class! Classy Whale 2025-08-28 | This morning, Amtrak launched their brand-new Acela II trainsets on the Northeast Corridor, the fastest and most modern trains to ever operate in revenue service on this side of the Atlantic. But in fairness, the bar for those two things is pretty low. So how much of an improvement are the Avelia Liberty trains, really? The only way to find out is to go for a ride!Trackside footage courtesy of Kalkidan, @SteveGettingAroundPhilly, and @codfish1113 Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Amtraks OTHER Electric Train Might Be Their Best Classy Whale 2025-08-27 | Welcome aboard the Amtrak Keystone, the only electric intercity train in the United States off the Northeast Corridor! In this special adventure celebrating the ten year anniversary of Classy Whale, we're riding from Philadelphia to Harrisburg to see what makes this line so special.Featuring (in order of appearance):- @JoshDoesTravel - @MilesinTransit - @karatransitfur - @Pensyfan19 - @torscabinetofcuriosities - @ChroniclesOfKalki - @Thom-TRA - @AverytheCubanAmerican - @jyw0000 - he made the Paradise Station animation! youtu.be/BR0YOGQLRNc- @djpetesake - My sister Susanna- Richard from the London Underground video- @alexandercarrolldavis - @CeceliaBedelia Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction1:07 - Main Line History2:04 - Suburban Station3:09 - 30th Street Station5:19 - Philadelphia to Lancaster9:45 - Lancaster11:21 - Lancaster to Harrisburg13:08 - Harrisburg & the Future14:36 - Memory Lane
Why This Alabama Hospital Has an Elevated Railway Classy Whale 2025-08-21 | Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
I Rode Amtraks BRAND-NEW Mardi Gras Service (First Trip!) Classy Whale 2025-08-19 | At long last, Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service is HERE, from New Orleans, Louisiana to Mobile, Alabama - and my friend Josh and I are on the very first eastbound train. But what's this brand-new train like? The only way to find out is to go for a ride.Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Yes, SEPTA Runs Locomotives...Occasionally Classy Whale 2025-08-14 | SEPTA's Regional Rail serves Greater Philadelphia almost entirely with electric multiple units. But for rush hour express services, they roll out their few locomotives and traditional coaches, and today, I happened to be in the right place at the right time to ride them!For the maybe three of you who care - yes, I filmed and edited this video over a year ago and I've been sitting on it for reasons that take way too long to get into, hence the lower audio and visual quality. This is a bit of a stopgap while I cram for my occupational therapy board exam - I promise the regular show will be back soon!Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Why SEPTA Has Faregates to Nowhere Classy Whale 2025-08-11 | Did you know SEPTA has a whole office to help people with disabilities get to know transit, complete with a bus and real subway faregates? More about the Accessible Travel Center: wwww.septa.org/accessibilityMain Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
When There Were Two Northeast Corridors Classy Whale 2025-08-07 | SEPTA's West Trenton Line, along with New Jersey Transit's Rarity Valley Line and MARC's Camden Line, are all that's left of an important rail link in the northeast - an entire alternate Northeast Corridor between New York City and Washington, DC. Today, I'm going for a ride on SEPTA's West Trenton Line to investigate. For the maybe three of you who care - yes, I filmed and edited this video over a year ago and I've been sitting on it for reasons that take way too long to get into, hence the lower audio and visual quality. This is a bit of a stopgap while I cram for my occupational therapy board exam - I promise the regular show will be back soon!Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Caleb DID His Research?! On Trains and Autism, Obviously Classy Whale 2025-07-24 | Wait, Caleb DID his research?!Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ffxOugktg7lT7SqXMG5ve7_wLiGINByRWpTFZNK8J6M/edit?tab=t.0Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
We Watched YOUR DC Transit Videos - Heres Our Favorites! Classy Whale 2025-07-18 | National Capital Trolley Museum: dctrolley.orgThumbnail credit: @Decopunk1927 13-17: youtube.com/watch?v=b9IRx-DLcDE&list=PLlEKl-WYRwK2k4o2I_PRxrWS7He0r6htN&pp=gAQB18+: youtube.com/watch?v=HwUgs04p9kk&list=PLlEKl-WYRwK0_nX1Nk1Fq3FL3hjbdsrSQ&pp=gAQBMain Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Could Disney Transit Work in the Real World? Classy Whale 2025-07-10 | Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is absolutely massive - so massive, in fact, that it has its own transit system, possibly the largest in America not serving a city or airport. But is it good enough to rival US cities' public transit? The only way to find out is to go for a ride!Bonus Fact Sheet: docs.google.com/document/d/105JYpN19pXy4kJ2CWKeTfJh0S7LgsK7xJeFkNs_kkKs/edit?usp=sharingMain Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!Modern Rock Boy by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
Why You Never Rode Americas First Maglev (feat. Tor Parsons) Classy Whale 2025-07-05 | Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!Sources: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12xFjjZLZvDaCR8hRlZ3nqttiJs8TezYimvwJeNq_t3s/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Who is Caltrain For? Classy Whale 2025-06-26 | California's newest commuter train is a game-changer, or at least a Burling-game changer! But who is this actually serving? Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
This Amtrak Train Almost Died Classy Whale 2025-06-19 | I rode Amtrak's Heartland Flyer this past May. By the end of the year, it may not exist.Main Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Let Me Help You Make Train/Transit Videos: discord.gg/tAyYD53btfSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueSources:railwayage.com/passenger/intercity/heartland-flyers-end-of-the-linetexasrailadvocates.org/post/heartland-flyer-faces-imminent-suspension-without-texas-state-fundingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartland_Flyermedia.amtrak.com/2025/06/heartland-flyer-faces-imminent-suspension-without-fundingClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Inside Phillys UN-ABANDONED Subway Station (with fifteen subscribers!) Classy Whale 2025-04-24 | PATCO has opened their Franklin Square Station yet again, this time with some spiffy modern upgrades! So I gathered a bunch of fellow nerds to check it out.Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueFeaturing: @AverytheCubanAmerican @Alexdoestransit @MetroGaming75 @ExpertIgnorance @TheHungryTransitFan instagram.com/jeff_the_venerable_dreadnought @trainsdestinations3960 @SteveGettingAroundPhilly @Josephcavagnaro Classy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Why Do Autistic People (Sometimes) Really Like Trains? Classy Whale 2025-04-21 | If you hang out with train fans, you'll probably meet someone with autism. Why is that?More stories: http://youtube.com/post/UgkxLBOmUiNOUgqf9uWRV1TyRI7x91aneBa1?si=3m0d0OAtCfbDQN-aDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Credit to @karatransitfur for the autism logo!Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Seattles Light Rail is Too Good Classy Whale 2025-04-17 | Seattle overdid their light rail, and it's amazing. But it wasn't supposed to be one in the first place.DC Dreamin' Video Contest: facebook.com/share/p/18a5Z8SvB4Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Monorail0:18 - The Future Arrives0:55 - Maps1:19 - North to Lynnwood5:20 - Forward Thrust6:20 - South to SEA
Announcing my WASHINGTON DC TRANSIT Video Contest! Classy Whale 2025-04-06 | Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Welcome to the third Classy Whale video contest, in partnership with @Thom-TRA and the National Capital Trolley Museum! To enter, you can make any style of video about transit the DMV area (defined in the map shown onscreen in this video), so long as it's under 12 minutes long. Submit your entries on my discord (link above) before June 15 for a chance to win a free goodie basket from the National Capital Trolley Museum (18+) or bragging rights (13-17). Entrants will also receive discounted admission to the National Capital Trolley Museum upon presentation of their video, and will be given a copy of Capital Transit by Peter Kohler during their visit while supplies last. And as perhaps the coolest award, our 10-15 favorite videos will be featured in a future National Capital Trolley Museum exhibit! Thom and I will be judging based on quality of filming, storytelling, and creativity :)More about the trolley museum: dctrolley.orgSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Railways of Antarctica, Explained Classy Whale 2025-04-01 | Sources:facebook.com/groups/narrowgauge/posts/27989359127316083sinfin.net/railways/world/antarctica.htmlmeltinghistory.org/blog/next-station-esperanzaDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
My End Goal With YouTube: A Very Normal Q+A (feat. Kalkidan) Classy Whale 2025-03-20 | What's all this for? Is Amtrak doomed? Whatever happened to Kalkidan Area Transit Authority? And why does my wife want to be "walkin' heah?" In lieu of an actual video this week, here's a silly Q+A we put together.Ethiopian Foods:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitfoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_cuisine#TibsDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Teaser0:17 - Intro0:30 - Caleb's Questions7:45 - Questions With Kalkidan
Detroit People Mover - Full Ride Front View POV at Night Classy Whale 2025-03-13 | Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Detroits Tiny Metro is a Wild Ride Classy Whale 2025-03-13 | The Detroit People Mover is one of the smallest, strangest, and least ridden metro-esque systems in the United States. So what's this odd little train actually like? Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction0:55 - Millender Center1:54 - Renaissance Center3:32 - Back to Millender Center4:27 - To Cadillac Center5:06 - Cadillac Center7:19 - Broadway7:52 - QLine9:17 - American Coney Island10:20 - Times Square10:36 - History11:26 - Huntington Place11:59 - To Financial Center12:49 - Time Lapse14:46 - Conclusion
Why Americas Only Cross-Border City Bus is Ending Classy Whale 2025-03-06 | There's only one local city bus that crosses the US-Canada border from Detroit Michigan to Windsor Ontario, and it's going away this summer. So...who killed the Tunnel Bus?Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Intro0:33 - To Canada3:13 - Windsor Riverfront3:46 - Who Killed the Tunnel Bus?5:46 - Canadian Junk Food7:24 - Back to Detroit
New Jersey Built a Perfect Light Rail, and Nobody Noticed Classy Whale 2025-02-27 | Just across the river from New York City we find a little light rail that packs a big punch. This is the New Jersey Transit Hudson Bergen Light Rail, and with the help of @AverytheCubanAmerican, I'm riding it from end to end to see just how transformative it is. But if the HBLR is so great, why haven't I heard that much about it?Avery's Appendix: docs.google.com/document/d/1w9H7DuA7QSUAA8Qr1hOrqRauUY-ENeVj3QdK21Hm7Kc/edit?usp=sharingDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction0:47 - The Map1:23 - Hoboken to Newport3:26 - Into Jersey City4:56 - Liberty State Park7:11 - To West Side Ave8:25 - To Tonelle Ave10:55 - Bergenline Ave11:22 - Weehawken11:45 - Ninth Street/Congress Street12:20 - Bayonne Flyer13:34 - Final Thoughts
I Reviewed Your Fantasy Transit! (While Sick) Classy Whale 2025-02-20 | I got sick this week, so there was plenty of time to watch all the submissions to my One Line More fantasy transit contest! You guys really came up with some impressive fantasy transit, and here are the results!Thumbnail from @Decopunk1927 Discord, including winners' maps: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Intro0:55 - 13-17 Runners Up1:57 - 13-17 Winner2:45 - My Contest Submission3:39 - 18+ submissions10:35 - 18+ winner
The Real Story of Rosa Parks Transit Classy Whale 2025-02-13 | You probably know the story of Rosa Parks. But do you know the story of her bus, the streetcar it replaced, the microtransit that replaced it, or just how many transit centers are named after Rosa Parks? Today we take a deep dive into history to learn how an American hero fits into over a hundred years of transportation.Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Im Married Because of the Acela Classy Whale 2025-02-06 | How Amtrak's fastest train changed my life forever - and why because of it I'm married. Starring (in order of appearance): @alexandercarrolldavis, @MilesinTransit, @JoshDoesTravel, and @spacepeanutDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - A WEDDING?!0:08 - Intro0:28 - The Plan1:02 - Kalkidan2:04 - The Acela2:46 - DC3:43 - More Than Friends5:03 - The Wedding6:37 - Conclusion7:28 - Back to DC
⚠️ HELP ⚠️ Classy Whale 2025-02-01 | Google Drive Link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dDMjtOsmUD1n6KYNX8rigeBB5mMHnKPu?usp=drive_linkDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Amtrak Business Class Is Broken Classy Whale 2025-01-30 | I tried Amtrak's Business Class product on the Northeast Regional. It needs work.Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Trying Business Class2:48 - What Was Missing4:32 - The Acelaphant In The Room5:54 - How Do We Fix It?
I Rode the Worlds First Heritage Railway Classy Whale 2025-01-23 | Located on the West Coast of Wales, the Talyllyn Railway from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol was once a simple narrow-gauge short line hauling slate from a quarry, along with the odd passenger train. Somehow along the line it became a global phenomenon, and now people fly from all over the world to see it. Now how the heck did that happen?Talyllyn Website: talyllyn.co.uk75 Appeal: talyllyn.co.uk/75appealTalyllyn YouTube Channel: @TalyllynRailway1865 Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Intro0:29 - Tywyn Wharf2:38 - The Journey Begins3:46 - Preservation Origins5:31 - Nant Gwernol 6:12 - Signals and Switches7:35 - The Return Journey8:39 - Pendre Coach and Loco Sheds10:22 - The Thomas Connection11:47 - Inside the Awdry Study13:41 - 75 Appeal14:46 - Conclusion
This City Tram Serves THREE Countries! Classy Whale 2025-01-16 | Welcome to Basel, where you can have breakfast in Switzerland, lunch in France, and dinner in Germany, all using one tram network.Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction0:57 - Riding Into Downtown2:27 - Line 3 to France3:49 - Saint-Louis4:30 - A Misadventure on SNCF5:50 - Line 11 to Rodersdorf and Leymen8:10 - Riding Some Vintage Trams9:58 - Line 8 to GermanyGermany picture in thumbnail: Wladyslaw, CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Can We Visit All 98 DC Metro Stations in Record Time? Classy Whale 2025-01-10 | Using only the Washington Metro and public buses, a team of friends and I are trying to visit all 98 stations on WMATA's metro network in as short a time as possible. We don't have to get off at every station, but we do have to be on regular trains stopping at each one. The time to beat? Seven hours and forty minutes, set by Zach Lincoln. DC Transit Day at the National Capital Trolley Museum: dctrolley.org/calendar/dc-transit-day-2025Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueSpeedrun Participants:Josh - @JoshDoesTravel Sammy - @sammymarrco47 Dan - @DanHominem Anthony - @TSMGL_Youtube Thom - @Thom-TRA 29 Down the Line - @29downtheline Speedrun Development Discord: discord.gg/mxSXaepNClassy Whale Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Classy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Exploring Pittsburghs ABANDONED Light Rail Stations Classy Whale 2024-12-24 | Pittsburgh's little light rail is a treasure trove of transit history! Join me as I set out to visit as many of its abandoned stops, stations, and platforms as I can.Archival Footage:youtube.com/watch?v=AnwzDwhXlNUyoutube.com/watch?v=fveLBNftLXI&t=8syoutube.com/watch?v=Tr9pss3XSFMfatherpitt.com/2021/03/01/old-gateway-center-stationDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Classy Whale Goes to Wales Classy Whale 2024-12-20 | In today's video, Classy Whale is finally heading to Wales! I'll be riding Transport For Wales from Birmingham, England to Tywyn on the Welsh coast, making use of the legendary Cambrian Line in the process. But the real question is - will I be able to pronounce the wonderful station names along the way? Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
Major Addis Ababa Light Rail Update! (December 2024) Classy Whale 2024-12-17 | Recently, Addis Ababa Light Rail Chief Executive Officer Dr. Birhan Abebaw sat down with Railways Africa Magazine to talk about the state of rapid rail transit in Ethiopia's capital. Join me as I break down the interview and my thoughts about it!Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=-j3Axdbq4bI&t=158s&pp=ygUvcmFpbHdheXMgYWZyaWNhIG1hZ2F6aW5lIGFkZGlzIGFiYWIgYWxpZ2h0IHJhaWw%3DOther sources:youtube.com/watch?v=sYLO26fiwK4&pp=ygUhcmFpbHdheXMgYWZyaWNhIG1hZ2F6aW5lIGV0aGlvcGlhhktramways.com/en/book-your-party-tramfanabc.com/english/finance-minister-meets-with-chinese-delegation-to-discuss-addis-ababa-light-rail-transitfacebook.com/antbishoftuopenrailwaymap.orgtravelandtourworld.com/news/article/ethiopias-new-largest-airport-to-surge-tourism-sector-in-africa-by-connecting-international-travellers-from-saudi-arabia-uk-us-and-indiafacebook.com/greatafrican/posts/africa-ethiopia-bishoftu-automotive-engineering-industry-is-an-ethiopian-manufac/3211014045838094facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156051708444391&id=248780849390&set=a.249563594390https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fpXxDte98pAhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a2_9h7ImQSc&pp=ygUXZXRoaW9waWFuIHdlZGRpbmcgdmlkZW8%3DDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
I Rode Englands Quirky...Um, Metro? Classy Whale 2024-12-15 | On a layover in Birmingham, England, I discovered a quirky little metro that was actually a tram.Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!
What Africas 190+ MPH Railway Can Teach the World Classy Whale 2024-12-13 | In the summer of 2022, I took a weeklong trip to Morocco in North Africa. If you know one thing about its railway, you probably know they were the first African nation to build High Speed Rail. But what if I told you there was a lot more to the ONCF network than that?Where I stayed:Marrakesh: booking.com/hotel/ma/riad-mounir.html?aid=356980&label=gog235jc-1FCAsojAFCC3JpYWQtbW91bmlySDNYA2irAogBAZgBMbgBB8gBDdgBAegBAfgBAogCAagCA7gC3pbjugbAAgHSAiQ2MGYzZWIwMi02MmM5LTRlZTktODRmNi03NGZmNDc2NDU4MmTYAgXgAgE&sid=c88f984d44dc680b74d3c218823047f2&dest_id=-38833&dest_type=city&dist=0&group_adults=2&group_children=0&hapos=1&hpos=1&no_rooms=1&req_adults=2&req_children=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&sr_order=popularity&srepoch=1733872485&srpvid=c47ba36f227c019c&type=total&ucfs=1&Fes: airbnb.com/rooms/17279991?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Intro0:43 - Marrakesh2:03 - Al-Atlas3:53 - Let's Talk About Colonialism5:55 - To Oujda9:52 - Bus to the Border11:41 - Patreon11:51 - Al-Atlas Nuit Sleeper Train13:03 - Al-Boraq17:19 - Conclusion
Every Amtrak Station on the London Underground Classy Whale 2024-12-05 | Despite the looming prospect of an 8 AM flight, my friend Richard and I nevertheless stayed up until almost midnight to visit every London Underground station sharing a name with an Amtrak station.Comment below if we missed any!Richard's socials: https://x.com/richardavsmithhttps://bsky.app/profile/raves.bsky.socialDiscord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Seizure Warning0:09 - Intro0:39 - Camden Town (SC)1:25 - Royal Oak (MI)3:32 - Richmond (CA and VA)6:15 - Waterloo (IN)7:38 - Temple (TX)
I Rode the Northeast Corridor in the UK! Classy Whale 2024-12-02 | Boston, Lincolnshire to Washington, Tyne and Wear. What's it like to ride between the namesakes of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor endpoints across the pond? The only way to find out is to go for a ride!Featuring the incredibly talented Mr. @NickBadley !Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Intro0:52 - British Boston3:48 - East Midlands Railway to Grantham5:43 - Trainspotting at Grantham 7:23 - LNER to Newark8:18 - Newark-on-Trent10:49 - LNER to York13:08 - National Railway Museum15:58 - Old York17:09 - TransPennine and Northern to Washington18:40 - Washington
Whats the REAL Cost of Flying Norse Atlantic Airways? Classy Whale 2024-11-30 | This video contains some flickering lights. If you're sensitive to that kind of thing, I would recommend not watching. Norse Atlantic Airways has been a blessing to budget travelers heading to Europe from the US since 2022. But when tickets basically just guarantee you a seat, what's the REAL cost of flying this budget carrier - and is it enough for the airline to survive?Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Seizure Warning0:09 - Intro0:46 - JFK2:05 - The Flight Begins3:31 - History4:17 - The Onboard Experience5:11 - How Much Did I Pay?6:15 - Final Thoughts
Is Amtraks Legendary Southwest Train Still Worth It? Classy Whale 2024-11-27 | Long ago, the Santa Fe Railroad operated the legendary Super Chief from Chicago to LA. Today, that route has evolved into Amtrak's Southwest Chief. Is it still worth the trip? The only way to find out is to go for a ride...Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction0:36 - The Map1:03 - Super Chief2:09 - LA to Albuquerque 3:40 - Albuquerque to Raton Pass5:54 - Patreon6:16 - Into CO7:18 - Stranded in Kansas City8:59 - Across the Midwest9:47 - Final Thoughts
Why LA Metro (Mostly) Isnt a Metro Classy Whale 2024-11-22 | Los Angeles is the second biggest city in the United States of America. So why is its urban rail made up of America's last new subway system, diesel commuter trains, and an abundance of light rail? The only way to find out is to go for a ride.Special thanks to @cut_and_cover for his last-minute cameo!Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400038Artist: http://incompetech.com0:00 - Meet Los Angeles0:36 - Pacific Surfliner2:28 - LA Metro Map3:21 - A Line4:01 - B and D Lines5:34 - Dunder Mifflin5:50 - Ventura County Line6:42 - Hollywood & Little Ethiopia7:00 - E Line7:46 - Pacific Electric11:00 - Metro Proposals13:09 - The Future15:16 - UK Video Preview
Whats South of San Diegos Border Trolley? Classy Whale 2024-11-15 | If you're familiar with American transit, you know that San Diego's blue line is both the first modern light line system in the US, and that it stops just feet from the US-Mexico border. But have you ever wondered - if you keep going south, what's the transit like on the other side? Join me on a slightly different adventure to my normal fare, as I head south from San Diego's Old Town Transit Center to Ensenada, Baja California for a fun-filled visit with friends. Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Intro1:22 - San Diego Transit3:48 - Across the Border5:02 - Autobuses de Baja California6:37 - Reflection7:33 - Ensenada10:22 - The Chaotic Journey North
Subway Only in the Suburbs? Why This US City Built a Backwards Metro Classy Whale 2024-11-08 | Most subways run underground downtown and above ground in the inner suburbs...but most subways aren't the Buffalo Metro Rail.Discord: discord.gg/jJsqkhyqz4Help make my next trips happen on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/classywhaleSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/classywhale?fan_landing=trueClassy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!0:00 - Introduction1:36 - Riding the Metro Rail4:39 - Patreon4:55 - Why Is It So Weird?
