Just read on FB Amtrak that the Puget Sound portion between Tacoma and Olympia will be re routed next year along I 5 highway.
Anyone know if this maybe true?
I am on the CS now heading towards Eugene. We left from LA with the PPC and used it last evening. Today is much more crowded and last night they filled up dinner reservations.
Currently on the CS in a lower level roomette and we were missed by the dinner time staff member. Went upstairs to the Parlor Car for a pre dinner drink and found him working that crowd. Claims he did all the sleeping cars but must have missed lower levels! So beware now we have late dinner
I totally agree with the berth idea. They are two high have a huge bathroom in that car and make into a long bench seat during the day. Another reason to go off season you could sleep up and have access to the lower seating during the day. The space seemed large and comfortable to us
I have as you been on all the LD trains going west from Chicago within the last 3-4 yrs and on the VIA twice once each direction. The VIA cars are one level so much more room on the top bunk. The cabin size is about the same. The bedding is more comfortable and everything is clean. The meals are...
My spouse and I booked the handicapped room due to his disability and another roomette for me on the lower level. That level has a nice big shower and three restrooms . You can get to roomettes across from each other on the lower level and also be near the luggage rack in car and easy access to...
We are arriving from a cruise at the Port of Long Beach spending the night and then taking the train north to Portland,Or. My question is there a closer station than LAX union Station to begin from the port area hotel Hyatt Long Beach?
As previously said, if you are in the sleepers you have access to a shower on the lower level of the car. I have used them several times with success !
Check your only plugin when you enter your roomette for your CPAP use. Mine was not usable at all unless the plugin was taped in place . Use the showers they are of good size, clean and lots of hot water.