On my April '17 CZ trip I heard way more announcements about the SSL car and seating than I remember from my May '15 ride. There were more specific reminders this time that the seating was for ALL passengers and that there was to be no "saving" of seats for any longer duration than it would take...
RE: Davis...
If you end up staying there be sure to eat at least one meal at Caffe Italia. You won't be sorry.
https://sharkatz.wixsite.com/caffeitalia
I understand there really was a "Guido".
Gas station burritos and nachos would be gourmet bistro compared to the lasagna I bought on the Pioneer. (and way cheaper.)
Based on the newest route literature I picked up during my layover at SAC valley station in CA, I would agree that SD appeares to be the only Amtrakless state (at least in...
Yepp, I had planned on a Barnburner burger from Perko's during my 4-21 layover between the CZ and SJ in downtown SAC, but ended up walking an extra block to an under construction Subway for a 12" Spicy Itallian meal. At least I had a TOGO cup to take Dr. Pepper back to the station in. Price...
Powder river stage (a.k.a. Arrow) would be my guess.
I hope someday they'll bring back the Pioneer. That was the first Amtrak I ever took (to SLC). Worst lasagna ever, though.
5 CZ train on 4-20-17 had
Engine 1
Engine 2
Baggage
Crew?
Sleeper 1
Sleeper 2
Diner
SSL/Cafe
Coach 1-where I was.
Coach 2
6 train on return was even longer. I'll sort it out after I get pics loaded to Photobucket.
Just came back from CA on the CZ. Sleepers were forward and coaches were in back on both 5 and 6. (Departed DEN on 4-20.)
More later after I upload pics including a rare one from rear door of back coach.
That's exactly why I'm freezing some of my bottles, so I have plenty of ice and cold drinks without imposing on anyone. The only reason I mentioned the diabetic situation at all would be for someone who was up against uncooperative staff after properly making a request for ice. BTW, I happen to...
RE: ice on LD trains...
My diabetic father has been able to get ice on Amtrak by telling staff he needed it for the mini cooler where he stores his insulin. Perhaps someone could try this approach should they run into a reluctant attendant. For my CZ coach trip next week I'm freezing a few...
My usual socks with sandals combination (see avatar) will be plenty comfortable to sleep in this time in coach class on the CZ as it was in 2015 when I was fortunate to share a roomette.