Recent content by grobma

I'm on board as well and dclpjr is correct - the crew has been exceptional. We're moving now. Media coverage has started - http://www.9news.com/news/local/amtrak-train-collides-with-vehicle-in-southern-colorado/256385191

And here are diagrams of the various car layouts so you can get a visual sense.

Press release yesterday from Amtrak on WiFi for Eastern LD trains . . . http://media.amtrak.com/2016/03/amtrak-advancing-wi-fi-technology/

I know they're testing out wifi in the sleepers of several lines, but the Amtrak site now shows wifi available for the LSL, which would mean throughout the train.

I'm taking the LSL in June and just noticed that the Amtrak website now shows wifi as being available on the route (or maybe I just missed it in the past). Does anyone know if this still just refers to the BOS-ALB leg, or is it now available for the entire route?

Thanks for the trip report - I'll be on the SWC and PS in June, continuing my trip from NYC (via the LSL) to SAN. Question - I was thinking of picking up a scanner. I had read on some other posts that the crew are not crazy about passengers monitoring their communications, yet you indicated...

Thanks for this! I'm taking the same trip in June, though starting from the LSL's origin at NY Penn Station and not staying overnight in Chicago (Have been many, many times, including staying at the Palmer House and visiting the Art Institute and Field Museum). I even have the same...

Thanks so much for the prompt replies and additional information. Sounds like I will probably take my bags with me, and make use of sky cap services. Glad I read about (and had confirmed here) sleeping in the upper berth a Viewliner roomette.

Hi: I will be going from NYP to SAN next summer, and booked the itinerary listed below. I have reviewed many posts in these forums for hints and tips and have listed those I picked up as well, but would appreciate any comments or feedback. LSL NYP to CHI. Booked roomette 2 in the 4911...