Recent content by mrbudman24

Well, I am fairly new on this board, but figured I would post a trip report from our trip Sunday/Monday to Florida. Got to 30th St Station about an hour early to make sure there were no problems. Had 2 bags to check, they weighed them as they were heavy. One bag was 49.5lbs and the other was...

My wife and I just got off the Silver Meteor from PHL to WPB today. While other things on our train caused us to complain to Amtrak upon arrival, the dining room food/service was a very, very welcome dining experience. 1-We had the flat iron steak, baked potatoe and fresh string beans for...

A 6 hour delay?!?!??!?!?! Is that common on the Silver Meteor? I am having a hard enough time with 24 hours, much less 30+!!!!!!

I cannot change the dates, as my wife has to be in West Palm Beach for a training class on the 19th. The prices have actually went up on the coach fare since I booked my reservation. I have been checking the sleeper rates for the past month and they have not changed at all. If we can't get...

The only problem with the roomette, is that it is $471 additional each way. I am not sure if the cost of food can justify that cost. Too be honest with you, I was very surprised at the cost for a roomette. My wife refuses to fly down there, so I am pretty much stuck with the train. I am...

Hello all. My wife and I will be traveling from Philadelphia on the Silver Meteor going to West Palm Beach, FL. We are not getting a roomette, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me the different cars that are normally part of this train. I guess I am wondering how much time I am going to...