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Hi,
Last month I embarked on my first ever Amtrak adventure. I traveled on the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to Deland, Fl. which is almost the entire length of the route. The Train left L. A. on a Wednesday night at 10;30 pm( on time) and arrived in Deland on Saturday at 9:00 pm, four and a half hours late.(but i didnt mind). I booked a deluxe sleeper for the trip. I traveled solo. I enjoyed the train trip. I had heard good stories about the food and the fun of eating on the dining car so I was anxious to try it myself. The meals were alright,nothing spectacular though was my opinion. And I liked the idea of all meals being included with the first class fare ticket price. Although I must admit I didnt sleep well on the train. But I did enjoy the deluxe room.
I have a couple of questions for you long time train travelers. How many engineers does this train have for this lengthly trip?? And how many hours does an engineer work at one time? And I think the engineer should introduce himself to the passengers like an airline pilot does. I think it would be nice to hear a greeting from the engineer once in a while since he is carrying people and not just freight. Also, how fast does this train travel? It seems at times this train was going at high speeds.
Also, that Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans is something! I wish it was
daylight when we were on it so I could see better but it was at 9pm. Also, another question I have.After we left New Orleans and were going thru Gulfport, Biloxi,Bay St Louis, Pascagula, the train went over numerous bridges and I am wondering what body of water that was? It was late at night and all night after N.O. that we were going over these dark bridges (that I wasnt very happy to be going ) and I couldnt see what was going on.Oh, and also, everytime the train was switching i thought it was going to derail..How do these trains stay on these tracks? No, im not paranoid, just new to train travel lol
All in all, i enjoyed the trip. It was a relaxing exPerience. Most of the trip I just sat in my room watching the changing scenery pass me by. I look forward to more train travel in the future. I hope someone out there can answer my questions. Thanks.
Last month I embarked on my first ever Amtrak adventure. I traveled on the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to Deland, Fl. which is almost the entire length of the route. The Train left L. A. on a Wednesday night at 10;30 pm( on time) and arrived in Deland on Saturday at 9:00 pm, four and a half hours late.(but i didnt mind). I booked a deluxe sleeper for the trip. I traveled solo. I enjoyed the train trip. I had heard good stories about the food and the fun of eating on the dining car so I was anxious to try it myself. The meals were alright,nothing spectacular though was my opinion. And I liked the idea of all meals being included with the first class fare ticket price. Although I must admit I didnt sleep well on the train. But I did enjoy the deluxe room.
I have a couple of questions for you long time train travelers. How many engineers does this train have for this lengthly trip?? And how many hours does an engineer work at one time? And I think the engineer should introduce himself to the passengers like an airline pilot does. I think it would be nice to hear a greeting from the engineer once in a while since he is carrying people and not just freight. Also, how fast does this train travel? It seems at times this train was going at high speeds.
Also, that Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans is something! I wish it was
daylight when we were on it so I could see better but it was at 9pm. Also, another question I have.After we left New Orleans and were going thru Gulfport, Biloxi,Bay St Louis, Pascagula, the train went over numerous bridges and I am wondering what body of water that was? It was late at night and all night after N.O. that we were going over these dark bridges (that I wasnt very happy to be going ) and I couldnt see what was going on.Oh, and also, everytime the train was switching i thought it was going to derail..How do these trains stay on these tracks? No, im not paranoid, just new to train travel lol
All in all, i enjoyed the trip. It was a relaxing exPerience. Most of the trip I just sat in my room watching the changing scenery pass me by. I look forward to more train travel in the future. I hope someone out there can answer my questions. Thanks.