Recent content by rms492

Yes, also, hope the Goat Canyon Trestle survives.

What is that 'black cap' over the diaphragm? (second picture)

Hello, can someone tell me if the Eagle is allowed 100? (I assume the maximum allowed for Superliners). If so, what segments does it run at such speed?

Hello, can someone remind where car 0430 is on the SW Chief? Since the Chief now runs only two sleepers (with no trans-dorm), I wasn't sure. Is it next to the Diner? Or, is it right behind the engines?

I plan on visiting the Space Center. Can someone tell me the general area around there? Is it a safe area? I plan on staying at a hotel that is close to it, I think its the Marriott. Is it safe to walk from the local hotels to the Space Center?

Hi, how is the area around the Antioch-Pittsburg (CA) station? Is there a way to get to the BART Antioch station? (I'd like to check out/ride the E-Bart DMU service) how far are the two stations from each other? I know I could do an Uber, but was just wondering if I could walk it, or a public...

Trip Report, Empire Builder #7 – Chicago to Seattle. Departure date from Chicago: Wed. March 30, 2022. Accommodation: Roomette, Car 0730, Room 3, Cost: 23,111 AGR points (one person). ***************************************************************** Train consist: ALC-42...

Hello, I'm arriving on the Empire Builder (10:30am), and I mapped out the walk to my hotel using street view. It does not look very pleasant, has Seattle changed? Potholes, dirty sidewalks, tents everywhere around the station and on the surrounding streets. Should I take a cab or Uber? Its...

I remember a long time ago, there would be problems with the toilets freezing during cold winter months. Does this still happen, or how often do toilets fail (the whole car), regardless of weather? That is one thing I would not want to happen on my trip....finding out your entire car has...

Thanks for the quick response. How sad, one coach for each section!

Anyone have the most up to date consist of the Empire Builder? Trying to decide if I should do the Seattle section or the Portland section, from Chicago. Having an idea of the consist will help me in the decision. Thanks!

Thanks, that is helpful.

Hi, I cant seem to find a list of line car numbers (sleepers, etc.) "Car 0331" for example, I remember a post awhile ago about someone listing location of car numbers within the consist. Thanks

ugggh, that's what I didn't want, I know there have been those fumes issues. (horn shouldn't bother me as much as the fumes). Any helpful tips?

Hi, can someone remind me (or point me to the list of car line numbers, I remember seeing one a few years ago). I have car 331 on the SW Chief next month. Is this right behind the engines (since the SW Baggage is at the rear), or is it the one next to the Diner? Thanks,