Recent content by Dangerous Johnny O'D

Penn Station is an incredibly confusing place. For a first time visitor, it can be daunting, between rushing crowds, the multiple tracks, the multiple levels, and the absence of absence of a central hall e.g. Grand Central Station In May i suggested a friend meet me at a certain track...

I think the site was a fake one..and a fairly convincing one at that. But why go to the effort of creating a mock Amtrak Site? To promote gay causes? The underlying rationale that impelled folks to create this forgery totally eludes me

yeah, the OP has a great point. I have been a fan of Amtrak for a number of years but the last two train trips have caused me to reconsider my support . ON each trip,I've met employees who have been surly , authoritarian and rude From what I have seen the employees on most local commuter...

I traveled from Chicago to Springfield Mass early in June on the Lake Shore Limited. It depends on personal preference, but I found it to be a stressed environment, characterized by sweat, flatulence and crying babies. Also noted that the crew on that route can be a bit imperious, Best...

I would definitely encourage the trip.. If you went all the way to Chicago, you should consider taking Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited to Boston. That is one of my favorite trips, Admittedly, I am from New England, so I am biased, but I do prefer Beantown over the Big Apple. Why? Cause Boston is...

The other week, i responded to an email solicitation from Amtrak Guest Rewards.. Te original offer was 25,000 points for the first purchase using an Amtrak GuestRewards Mastercard from Chase - which sounded too good to be true. And it WAS too good to be true. After the card arrived, it...

This may clear up the confusion about what the P42DC is doing. It travels the tracks from Springfield to New Haven as this section of Amtrak is not electrified. Thus the need for such an engine Folks traveling on the Vermonter always experience a "jolt' in New Haven, as one engine is...

yes,it has been a dry spring here. fortunately, there is a forecast for showers on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. This will be a welcome relief

Thanks to everyone who helped answer this question. It was most helpful

okay, thanks Ryan. So the conductor can overrule the Engineer when it concerns safety issues. Interesting..

If you are going up that way, both Wallingford ct and Berlin CT have pleasant downtown with diners, and pizza parlors and small parks. Nothing spectacular, but nonetheless pleasant I have always enjoyed that as you head out of New Haven towards Vermont, you feel the pull of the north, of...

I am curious about the hierarchy of an overnight Train, such as the Cardinal or the Lake shore Limited There are give distinct groups of employees Train Engineers Train Conductors Dining Car Attendants Sleeping Car Attendants Lounge Car Personnel Who is top dog in the train, who is next...

Thanks eH bowen.. that is good to know.. i never knew that Sleeping Car Attendants could bring you food from the dining car and the lounge car upon request

Hi All, I am hoping to take the Empire Builder West the Next Year from Chicago to Seattle, in a Superliner Roomette. What sort of gratuity should I give my sleeping car attendant? And is that calculated by room or by number of people in the room? And while we are at it, what is the accepted...

Oh, you will enjoy it. Just remember to thank both your father and the attendant.. An attitude of gratitude is something you should definitely express on that day