Pere Flyer
Lead Service Attendant
Reading about you all's experiences riding Amtrak LD has made me book one of my own. In May I'll be riding the NB Texas Eagle from FTW to CHI and transferring to the Pere Marquette en route to GRR. I've booked a roomette on the TE and business class on the PM. I've only ridden the PM and Heartland Flyer in the past, both in coach. This will be my first experience on an LD train.
I've been reading the tips posted on the site and feel quite comfortable with this trip--no worries about luggage, room specifications, safety, or the basics of meal service. I'm a 21 year old college student, and my comfort needs are relatively few. What, specifically, should I know or prepare for with this trip? What sights should I look out for on the route? What's your review of the TE podcast guides? Any tips for the Metro lounge in CHI?
Thanks for making AU the invaluable resource that it is!
I've been reading the tips posted on the site and feel quite comfortable with this trip--no worries about luggage, room specifications, safety, or the basics of meal service. I'm a 21 year old college student, and my comfort needs are relatively few. What, specifically, should I know or prepare for with this trip? What sights should I look out for on the route? What's your review of the TE podcast guides? Any tips for the Metro lounge in CHI?
Thanks for making AU the invaluable resource that it is!