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Since this fiasco with the CZ, i'm wondering how I track it's performance until I leave so I know what to expect and also to plan ahead. Where do I do this?

I just bought my ticket and asked about amateur radio portable ops on the train as a courtesy to the crew. Spoke with a supervisor because the agent had no clue what I was talking about...she thought I meant a boom box. The supervisor told me absolutely no amateur radio ops can be done on the...

I think I got the train number correct, 14 right? Anyway, i'm traveling into SJC soon, and will be on this train. I remember discussions that stated this train is notorious for being 14 hours late. I have someone picking me up there, and need to know what the situation with this train is at...

I've traveled Amtrak alot in my life, and seen all of the cars / engines / etc. What i'd like to see is the engine from the inside...what's happening up there during the journey? What's what, and how does is work, what functions does each lever / button / etc. perform? Yours in curiosity, Dan

I know it's been awhile, and I never posted much to begin with. I do miss this place, and finally had some free time to return. I'm reading all the new stuff, and am excited to see that planning is underway for a gathering of all the fellow Amtrak nuts! I'll be posting a second topic that...