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    ABQ to Laughlin

    Its an easy trip.I do it quite often.The shuttle meets the train and drives you over. Its about 40 mins to Laughlin.Just make sure and talk to the shuttle driver and let him know when you are returning. They like you to be there earier then the time on the ticket. If your late or sometimes if...
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    Southwest Chief

    Very often,the #4 train is "on time" and can be as much as 1 hour 10 mins early. That and the 30 min stop gives you some time. There are several places near the station as well as the station itself to grab a quick bit. I do occasionally drive people to old town and pick them up at a pre...
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    Select Promotion and Late Posting Points

    I got a similar email offer at the end of last year telling me that all my double points I was recieving for a promotion already in progress would also count towards select status.Normally its just the initial rail points That count.This happened before 15 dec 2008 and I didn't actually know for...
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    Freight Derailment in NM

    Three freight cars derailed at Las Animas co.Pax were bused to Alb from Lamar.They arrived at Alb around 10:pm and loaded on the The earlier #4 which was turned and was now the #3.Pax from the #4 were bused to La junta.
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    Live Chat every Sunday, 7PM Eastern

    figures the one time I actually have the time to chat you guys.lol take care
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    How come most dont take shower ?

    I absolutly love taking showers on the train. Because I can. Thats just me
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    SouthWest Chief Question

    I'm in Alb. It all depends on what part of the city you would like to be located close to. We have all major hotel brands at the usual prices.I would not recommend staying at very many downtown motels. Unfortunately many of the old route 66 places are pretty much dives.For the price you can...
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    What does your Forum User Name mean?

    It's a name i use everywhere. An alterego character from Cyrano DeBegerac year 1640. And a long story.
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    Earning points by a family member

    points for sleeping car accomodations are credited to the first name listed. All others must have there own rewards number to get proper credit for the coach portion of the trip.
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    Amtrak to New Orleans

    I was there during Mardi Gras this year and had a really great time. We walked from Frenchmen street through the French quarter every day and night and took a taxi to and from the Amtrak station $11. We are planning a family trip for New Years. As any big city let your common sense prevail...
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    What's Going on with the Chief?

    I drive a cab and I'm at the station several days a week. For the most part the SW Chief runs on time or is early to schedule. When the westbound 3 is on time there's no problem because the Railrunner doesn't run during the mid afternoon. However if it gets delayed more then a few minutes...
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    What's Going on with the Chief?

    The railrunner has total priority. It has cause many delays for amtrak. There was a huge article in the news paper on how amtrak delayed the railrunner for several minutes and everyone was outrage so amtrak waits and waits. It causes alot of grief for the passengers and the albuquerque amtrak...
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    lamy, nm vs the next stop west

      Well first off let me please say in a "frendly way' The name of my city is Albuquerque. Sometimes it's abreviated Albuq. It has a metropolitain area of around 900 k. There is a shuttle bus that usually meets the 3 and the 4 in Lamy.It cost around $35 one way. I drive a Yellow Cab and...
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    Advice on Amtrak travel with little children

    Well,, you seem to be asking the question is there enough to entertain the kids provided by the train.The answer is a definately NO. The question you should be asking is "what shall I myself bring or do to entertain the children."That would be pretty much everything.3 and 5 yr olds are hard...
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