The Downeaster is a unique Amtrak train. Leaving from Boston North station, it is entirely separated from the rest of the Amtrak network (all other trains connect to at least one other train somewhere). It runs through New Hampshire and Maine, terminating at Brunswick, ME. Having opened in 2001, currently there are 5 round trips a day. The service is operated by Amtrak, under contract for the state of Maine.
Join us on this quick but scenic trip down east, to Portland, the largest city in Maine. We used the Amtrak bidup program to score an upgrade to business class for $5 a person, on top of tickets that were already half off.
Come take the train to Maine!

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0:00 Intro
0:50 About Today's Train
2:03 How Much We Paid
2:22 Cabbage Car
3:15 Boarding
3:45 Business Class Seat Review
4:45 Departure, Cafe Car Announcement
6:40 Wildcat Branch Explained
7:44 Haverhill, MA
8:02 FREE Drinks from the Cafe
8:33 Running through New Hampshire
9:03 Why the Downeaster has Different Branding
10:08 Toilet Review
10:57 History of the Downeaster
11:33 Atlantic Ocean Views
11:57 Scarborough River Views
12:46 Arrival at Portland, ME
14:09 Train Composition
14:43 Our Train Departs Towards Brunswick
15:42 Midnight Blue Locomotive!
16:48 Exploring Portland and Eating Lobster Rolls
18:02 Riding the Bus Back to the Station
18:16 Portland Transportation Center
18:52 Midnight Blue Locomotive Again!
19:37 Our Thoughts on the Downeaster
20:29 The Chaotic Trip Home