I like trains. I like scenery. This trip had both. We took the GoldStar Dome, so we had the dome view the whole time. The train left on time, and it is a relatively long trip, about 7 hours, but that was a plus to me.
There was a booklet offered for about 5 bucks that I found worth it, full of trivia.
The (included) lunch was served in shifts, and we happened to be in the first shift (maybe the first nine rows), if that is important to you. My wife didn't care for the food on the trip up, but did enjoy it on the way back. There was a ginger beer by indigenous people that I really liked. I thought it was fine, and pretty elegant.
As another reviewer said, the narrator/conductors were young and part of a school program, which I found pleasant. They are learning and gaining experience. Don't hate.
We also had a rowdy group near us that detracted from the experience. The included drinks did not improve things. I suspect that aspect of the hospitality experience should have fallen on the adult conductors. Still, not a huge problem, they fell asleep after a while.
Memorable experience, especially if you like trains.