Amtrak's Cardinal 2019, Part 2 [Chicago-Indianapolis-Huntington], Eastbound train 50

#Amtrak #CardinalTrain (Episode 27/27 of our 2019 adventure) After two weeks of adventure in 18 states, we prepare to board our last train home. Enjoy the first class lounge, walk to the train, activity on the platforms, as well as the ride thru Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and finally to West Virginia. Video contents: 0:00:00 Prelude. 0:00:10 Dedication. 0:00:15 Introduction. 0:01:46 We begin by entering the Metropolitan lounge (first-class) at Union Station. 0:03:00 Walk to board the Cardinal. 0:06:25 Boarding, getting our ticket scanned by the conductor. 0:07:40 We meet our S.C.A., Marquis. :) 0:10:00 Departing Chicago Union Station. 0:10:29 Passing the Chicago engine maintenance facility, and Amtrak train yard. 0:12:40 Crossing the Chicago river. 0:13:50 Passing the Chicago White-Sox stadium. 0:15:28 Indiana countryside; changing tracks. 0:22:24 We cross double diamonds (other R.R. tracks). 0:31:48 More railroad diamonds. 0:35:37 Yet another diamond crossing. 0:36:10 Walk to the dining car for dinner. 0:42:45 Finished with dinner, we return to our roomette. 0:43:10 Chatting with conductor Kevin, about the need for 2nd sleeper on the Cardinal, all the time! 0:43:41 Special treat: Cardinal run-by [with extra cars ferrying to/from Beech Grove (Indianapolis) where the main Amtrak heavy maintenance facility is; Notice engine 130, a special paint scheme featuring the 40th anniversary of Amtrak, and the FRA inspection car really gets around.] 0:44:35 Stretching during the stop in Indianapolis. 0:49:46 All aboard! (we re-board and go to bed) 0:50:20 Departing Indianapolis. 0:55:51 Good morning from Ashland, KY; Adventure day 15, almost home... 1:00:10 Following U.S. 23 between Ashland & Catlettsburg, KY. 1:02:00 Crossing the Catlettsburg trestle, followed by the crossing of the Big Sandy River into WV. 1:06:00 Having a chat about our journey, family and cats with S.C.A. Marquis. 1:10:48 We get hugs and prepare to detain; The Cardinal arrives Huntington. 1:10:30 Welcome to Huntington! Crew change. Almost home. 1:14:08 We have a 40th anniversary engine pulling us: 822. 1:14:35 Sunrise in Huntington. 1:14:49 Recap, ending scenes. 1:18:00 In memory of Jacqueline Philamina Wells (1956-2012). [Our epic [2019] 15-day journey is complete! Thanks for watching. Subscribe to see all our journeys] Long live the long-distance passenger train! Cheers!