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We took the Texas Eagle from Fort Worth to Chicago on 12/20/2007 and I can report that the new menu was a complete failure. They were ran out of the majority of the entrees for breaKfast, lunch and dinner. They even ran out of cheese for the "Build Your Own Burger". I did manage to get the...

F-100 Super Sabre-First operational supersonic jet fighter. Great for air to ground, did not want to end up in air to air with a Mig. Had a remarkaable career with the USAF and other nations until 1979. Fond memories.

I am hoping the EB dining is a cut above. Is the Country Fried Steak a must avoid?

We are taking the Eagle from Ft. Worth to Chicago on December 20, hanging out in Chicago until we depart on December 24 on the EB to SEA, arriving on December 26. I am traveling with my wife, sons (18 and 10), and daughter (7) in a bedroom and roomette. Any ideas on what to expect as far as...

I am out of touch with the current capabilities of the military to conduct rail operations. They formerly. 30 years ago, were able to operate their own rail system. I am curious of the current capability, equipment and personnel wise. I made a comment on the "foil helmet" post regarding the...

I would wager that the U.S. Air Force locomotive was the one that formerly was used at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX to haul groceries etc from the warehouse to the commissary. Put out to pasture. Anyone else have any comments about the USAF railroad?

That is how I survived boot camp. :rolleyes: (edited to fix quote - AmtrakWPK)

I don't feel that I should have to endure poor service (or worse) throughout lenghty trips and complain after the trip has already been ruined. I am a seasoned traveler and do not have unrealistic expectations. On-time issues are not a concern. However, surly crewmembers should not be...

Thanks everyone. I realize that most situations must be approached from a practical standpoint. However, I don't want to have to wait until my trip is over to remedy an unacceptable service situation if there is a quicker solution.

What authority does the conductor have to direct, admonish, or reprimand Service Crewmwmbers? For example, if a Service Crewmember is grossly out of line or abusive would there be any benefit to bringing this to the conductors attention?