Recent content by Lizerina

Thankfully I won't be going through Chicago! I'll be departing from Hutchinson, KS and arriving in Lamy, NM. Definitely not gonna get a sleeper. It's my first time and it's only 12 hours. I'd love to go on a longer trip and order a sleeper sometime, though! I'm going to Santa Fe for a ski...

The food looks good but expensive. I'm kinda thinking about buying a meal at the snack bar and packing my other meal. I've read some places about free breakfast. Does the Southwest Chief have that? If so, how does it work? How early should I be to board the train? What is the check in process like?

Haha I'm glad I found a place to fit in! Any other Thomas fans on here?

Thanks, Johnny. How much are meals on the train and what are the options? Talking about the outlets, I read somewhere that some people that surge protectors to increase the number of items that can be plugged in. Should I bring one of those? Also, are the outlets three prong or two prong? Is...

Well that's kinda cool. What do the points do?

Thanks, guys! What are Amtrak Guest Rewards?

I will be taking my first real train ride next week and I have a lot of questions! Basic Info: I'll be riding in coach on the Southwest Chief from Hutchinson, KS to Lamy, NM. Questions: 1. Is this a nice train to ride? 2. I read that some trains have WiFi; will this one have it? 3. Are...

Hey everyone! I've been kinda browsing the forums the past few days and figured I might as well join and introduce myself. So here goes nothing! My name is Lizerina, and I am preparing for my first real train ride. I've been on a short train ride for a day trip before, and maybe a short, fun...