Capitol Limited Chicago - Was - Alx trip report

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jannie

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It was good for the most part - but didn't board on time; Left Chicago 40 minutes late due to mechanical problems by the time we arrived to WAS 2 hours late (not a big deal). My disappointment was having a 7 p.m. reservation for dinner, but it was announced that no one was to go to the cafe or dining car until their ticket was scanned. (it's been 2 yrs since I was in a sleeper). so ok we sit. the attendant comes by we ask does this mean us -- oh yes you can't go until your ticket is scanned. Wait & Wait - finally asked the attendant in the other car - by that time it's 8 p.m. we go & sit and wait for them to clean off a table another 10 minutes or so - they really didn't want to clean the table and we are seated by outselves as the last people there. Our attendant seem to be a chatty cathy standing in the hall talking to various people or no where to be found. The dining staff (one experience/one seem to be a trainee) Hardly ever saw any amtrak employees. Steak was good as was the chicken. Breakfast no french toast and fried potatoes that appeared to be warmed up in water yuk! They provided a limited lunch menu as we were late coming in and that was appreciated.

Thank you for the advice on the metra - was able to get from Washington to AlX with no problems at all.
 
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