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The June edition of Amtrak Ink focuses positively on the long distance network. Boardman's article is a good read although I still take issue with the "money losing" assessment and label attached to them by Amtrak and the media. That issue is in the hands of Amtrak's accounting which in itself...

Well, I'm here in sunny Florida escaping the cold and snow of Connecticut. We arrived yesterday after a delightful trip on 91. The new dining car menu was excellent. The chef used his grill liberally. He even grilled the morning biscuits! The new steak option is very generous, tasty and tender...

Please correct me if I'm wrong. I saw a video of the Lake Shore put up on U tube a few minutes ago. What I found interesting was that following the Boston section of a baggage sleeper, coaches and lounge; the New York section followed with coaches, then what appeared to be a dinette, then the...

Based on the September mechanical report, it appears Amtrak has canceled any further conversions of Superliner diners and lounges into diner-loungers. It notes the program was canceled by corporate. This is not surprising based on the poor performance of these cars on the long distance trains...

In case anyone is interested, I received my Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card through Chase Bank today. Looks like things are rolling again.

My faimily and I will be leaving soon for our annual train trek from Connecticut to Florida. I've personally been making this trip every year since the mid 1970's. These trains have changed drasticaaly over the years. I remember when the Meteor used to carry two diners, a lounge and a...