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  1. J

    Who travels in the Sleeper Cars?

    The type of sleeper car passenger that I am is the 'visit family once a year' type. I take Greyhound from Ohio to Chicago. Then catch the Friday departure Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited and arrive in Tucson Sunday evening. I love taking the train and usually spend the entire time on the train...
  2. J

    Will full service dining ever return to the Western trains?

    I am taking the Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited in a few months, Chicago/Tucson, and I am hoping that regular dining is back by then. The dining menu is a big reason, though not the only reason, that I prefer a roomette.
  3. J

    Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited El Paso Burrito Lady

    Talking about current dust storm? It is pretty bad. I got video of train view where it is even worse than the pics show.
  4. J

    Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited El Paso Burrito Lady

    Burrito Lady was at El Paso today and I grabbed a pic and some burritos.
  5. J

    Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited El Paso Burrito Lady

    I hope she is still there on Sundays. For many years I have always taken the Friday schedule from Chicago on TE/SL 21/421 which arrives in El Paso on a Sunday and she has always been there.
  6. J

    Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited El Paso Burrito Lady

    If everything goes as planned I should be on this route in a couple weeks. There are many highlights of a cross-country train trip. The burrito lady is definitely one of the highlights.
  7. J

    How many hours do you consider safe between train routes?

    I usually catch Amtrak out of Chicago with a departure time of around 1:45pm. How I get to Chicago is a different story as I live in Ohio. I Usually catch the Greyhound to Chicago. One time I had to stay overnight and the security guard at the bus station kicked me out. Never again. My bus...
  8. J

    Chicago Union Station Beware (Ceiling Collapse)

    Just a FYI for those who are in Chicago Union Station boarding trains. You may want to observe the ceiling in case of it falling on you.
  9. J

    Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited El Paso Burrito Lady

    Who else loves the burrito lady in El Paso as much as I do? https://findery.com/AllOvertheMap/notes/the-burrito-lady-meets-amtraks-sunset-limited
  10. J

    TE/SL 421 Experienced Coach Passenger 1st time in Sleeper

    This is possibly the worst advice I have ever heard.
  11. J

    My #1 Advice when buying a ticket

    Thanks for the warm welcome. I usually buy the optional travel insurance from the place I am buying a ticket. But since I use a credit card, I am offered additional protection. Great advice!
  12. J

    My #1 Advice when buying a ticket

    From what I understand, the travel insurance offered by Amtrak when purchasing a ticket, would've reimbursed the hotel expenses.
  13. J

    My #1 Advice when buying a ticket

    To add to that, usually a car rental (if that is what you are talking about) offers their own insurance but also require a credit card. Most credit cards offer travel or rental car insurance.
  14. J

    TE/SL 421 Experienced Coach Passenger 1st time in Sleeper

    Thanks for validating possible issues in first class. Which brings me back to my question.. do you think I can ask the sleeper car attendant to let me know of the stops? I know there is a 'fresh air' smoking list here on the forums, but also each stop is different and some unscheduled stops can...
  15. J

    Some of my previous years on TE/SL 421 good and bad

    I have had different experiences through the years on the Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited from Chicago to Tucson. Most years have been pleasant though one year in particular I was very upset. Usually upon boarding from Chicago they check your ticket and give you a seat check ticket. One year, as I...
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