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Final update - arrived Eugene 10 pm last night. Riders were informed that train would turn around in Portland and those going further north would be bussed. Some unhappy travelers with this news, but they also seemed to be the smokers that were missing nic fixes. Overall I thought Amtrak...

630 am and just left Oakland. That puts us about 8 hours late. No official update as they turn announcements off during night but word is we sat for 2 hours waiting for new engine last night. Fortunately for me I slept well in a roomette. Not a good time to be stuck in coach. I'll take this...

Update - front engine brakes leaking air so must travel 30 mph max to watsonville then dump engine. I must say that amtrack has been very good about giving us regular updates

Update - power turned off for engine repairs. When repairs complete will continue to Salinas and leave damaged engine. Will pick up another engine in Oakland for push up the hills. Power just came back on as I write!

Hit truck on track several hours ago just south of Salinas. Fatality so had to wait for coroner etc. Now word that engine valve damaged - waiting for replacement engine from san Jose. Apologize if this already posted but am on blackberry and browsing difficult. PPC is in service today.

Another roomette question - I notice that Amtrak supplies bottled water to passengers - is this unlimited or just 1 bottle per? I drink several bottles a day and am not sure if I need to bring extra onboard.

Actually, I did hear back from Amtrak CS today: Not only is this good news, but I am really pleasantly surprised with the quick response and good service. Looks like something is going right!

Thanks Jamie. I've replied back to the Amtrak CS Rep with your post, asking if she could research further.

We are riding north from LA to Oregon on Saturday. I sent an email today to the Amtrak customer service address via their website, asking about the PPC status. I was surprised to get a personal email back in only 2 hours, telling me that the cars were back in service. I am trusting they are...

no, it's on your other left...