We took the Pere Marquette to/from HOM this week.
1. Departure moved everybody to the south boarding area, where everyone had to stand in line for 30 minutes because of a crew problem. Train left 10 minutes late and lost another 10 later because of a faulty signal north of Bangor. Got to HOM...
I see a train 50 and 1050 with slightly different hours. What's that about?
We want to visit the area around the old Wanamaker store and hear the organ. Best station for that?
I live in Chicago but have a reason to visit Philadelphia for a day or 2. I'm considering a winter trip and would like to maximize the scenery, a potential problem given short winter days. We'd prefer roomette service.
Suggestions would be welcome. Cardinal both ways? I see there are...
Thinking about an overnight from Chicago to KC - my Google maps doesn't show any lodging close to the Amtrak station. Is there anything decent within walking distance, e.g. half mile?
So easy to board the train. Comfortable seats. Great views, though I also enjoy seeing the country from the air (but more and more flyers are closing the shades so they can watch movies). By and large, though, planes are more on time and cheaper than sleepers. Either can be affected by...
The best train meals I've ever had were on Via's Canadian, but it was substantially more expensive than any ride I've taken on Amtrak. SWC meals have generally been decent. Staff quality has been all over the map.