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I love that video! "Who are we going to see? Grandpa!", but her evening sleepwear is a bit roque for me....... Sent from my iPad using Amtrak Forum

Hello! My wife is a huge Michigan fan, and has always wanted to visit. Worse, I promised her we would visit, so I need to make this happen. She does want to see Ann Arbor and Holland, at least. I want to ride all three Michigan lines - Pere Marquette, Wolverine, and the Blue Water. Any...

Thank you very much! We will definitely check out the Children's Corner in Chicago. Thank you!

Hello All! My Wife, daughter (2 1/2) and I will be traveling in the Family Bedroom from Fort Worth, TX (Texas Eagle) to Pittsburgh, PA (Capitol Limited). We have traveled in the bedrooms and roomettes before, but wanted the extra space for our daughter to run around. Are there any tips/tricks...

We have traveled multiple times on the train with our daughter, who is about 2 1/2. We would always list her, and the conductor would always ask about her. They never asked for ID. I would contact Amtrak and add her - it is free, and I am sure that they will make it easy. It will also...

Hello All! My wife, daughter and I are heading East to visit my Father and Sister, and the Ardmore, OK station is the closest to where we live (Vernon, TX). We will be riding the Heartland Flyer, then the Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited and Pennsylvanian. We haven't ridden the Flyer or the Eagle...

We always eat in our room, unless my wife is sleeping in and I am hungry for breakfast. We have been traveling with our daughter, who is 2 and a half, and we are not ready to unleash her on the dining car. We let the Attendant know as soon as we board, and also that we will tip them at the end...

I had the pleasure of riding Amtrak from Reno, NV to Harrisburg, PA via California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, and The Pennsylvanian during a recent trip back East to see family. We recently had a child, and she hasn't had all of her vaccinations - so airports were out. Driving 20+ hours with her...

Thank you all for the info! Quick question - If Amtrak does put you up overnight, then are the chances good that you will be placed on a train the next day? And no overnight - refund? Thank you in advance! One more - does it make a difference Sleeper versus Coach?

Requesting advice: my wife, and 3 mo old daughter are traveling to PA via CZ, CL, Pennsylvanian in late July. My daughter isn't fully immunized (b/c of her age) and this is the safest way to get there without driving. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we won't experience the same...

I took my stepsons to Amtrak's Train Days in Sacramento yesterday, and rode the Zephyr to and from Reno. Overall a fantastic experience, and kudos to all the hard work that Amtrak personnel put in to making it work. It seemed very well attended and we had a great time. Definitely 2 more rail fans!

Great question. My limit is about 8 hours, and even then - I am a zombie for a few hours after the drive, and exhausted. Plus - add the worry of where your car is going to be while you are at your destination - is it safe? what if you break down? Flying is torture (care to sit on a tarmac for...

At least someone is interested in asking.... Don't get too wound-up, just answer the questions as best as you can! I am flattered to be asked at all. The airlines would never ask, or given me a completed survey to return....

Traveling via the Zephyr from Reno to Sacramento with my stepsons for Train Days in June in Sac!

Success Success Success! I 'modified' the reservation and saved >$500, with an upgrade to all bedrooms. I will continue to check periodically to see if the fare decreases. Thank you everyone!

Love to see the return of the Desert Wind, and extend it to Reno! West Texas is in dire need of passenger rail service. There are already tracks everywhere, but loaded with oil tankers. Texans are too used to driving an hour for a gallon of milk, they are ripe for reasonably priced rail...

Hello! Love the forums, and love the input from all the members. I have heard/read mostly great stories about contacting Amtrak Customer Service, but I want to be ready tomorrow when I call. I made a reservation on January 2, 2015 for a trip from Reno to Harrisburg in late July. When I...

My family and I are traveling east from Reno, NV to Harrisburg, PA via CZ/CL/Pennsylvanian in the near future. I plan to rescue the family pram (stroller), disassemble and pack it up, and bring it back. Would it be easier to check it as baggage, or send via Amtrak shipping? Furthermore - the...

I rode in coach today on the CZ. Only one free double seat in the top floor of both coach cars - but still comfortable and silent. I sat in the observation car for a bit - which was awesome - and I didn't notice any smoke from the engines. The consist is as listed above, #5 going west, and...