Recent content by bay state bruce

My wife and I did an around the country 2 years ago leaving BOS(rte) for WAS on the NEC Took the Crescent to NOL SL to LAX .Cs to SEA and the EB to CHI then Home on the LSL.Roomettes the entire trip with the exception being coach on the LSL(never again). Great trip and VL cars are fine and in...

On the return trip.Nothing much worse than a few unruly drinkers on the train while you are tired and trying to get some sleep.We finished a 4 week trip on the LSL to BOS that way and it was grim.

Thats the big reason for having 2 or 3 months of your income in a savings account or as a buffer in your checking account.That enables you to pay off any emergency expense and still pay off your balance each month.That buffer is about the best favor you can do for yourself .Pay off the balance...

Must agree with Maine Rider re back yards and clothes lines.This real world landscape is such a big part of the trip.

Try to pack any items you will need in a small backpack or tote/duffel bag and bring in to your roomette.Leave your big bag in the rack near the lower door.This has worked fine for my wife and I on several LD trips. Enjoy. That should work in coach as well.

This is a photo taken from the door on the last car of the EB. We were in North Dakota at sunrise.

Just saw your station photo and here is one of mine from the same location.What a great topic.

WAS needs to be on that list.The Metro lounge is an excellent place to spend time in while you wait for your connection.The building itself is beautiful both in and out.The subway is easy to get to. I agree that CHI is hard to navigate but the lounge for sleeper passengers is excellent once you...

I really enjoy a 48+ hr trip.You get into the routine and can relax.We have been on all the long Amtrak routes with the exception being the Texas Eagle (soon on the Eagle I hope). We have enjoyed them all.

My wife and I have gone from BOS to PDX a few times and will again in Sept. If you are an early riser the ride across North Dakota at sunrise should not be missed. Have your camera ready.Shoot at a fast lens speed for best results.Enjoy the trip.

Have you looked into buying points now and using them before the increase.You also get a 30% bonus in points if you buy now.Visit the AGR website for more info.