Recent content by TrainLoverJoy

Thanks everyone.... I guess I'll go for the Meteor for the obvious reason of the diner.

This question has probably been asked a million times...but on a trip from Chicago to Miami in February is there a general preference for one over the other?

Thank you...... I will definitely keep that in mind.

That explains it, thank you. So there is still an outside chance it will be fixed by the 7th. Alternative is driving the Coast from L.A. to Seattle, which I've done before and really wouldn't mind doing again . After all, still have the E.B. to take home from there.

Amtrak called to tell me my May 8 L.A. to Seattle trip has been cancelled. I see there was a landslide between Portland and Seattle but only a 48 hours rail closing because of it. Amtrak Customer Service tells me my trip was cancelled even tho almost 2 weeks away because they might still be...

Am I the only one who will miss the old Metropolitan? It always represented the beginning of the adventure.

Thank you Chaz, you did it for me. I don't know what year Amtrak entirely discontinued smoking but a "smoking lounge" on lower level of lounge car is mentioned in the book...which was written 2004. I'm sure many of you know what year all smoking was made illegal......????

I am halfway through this novel, and loving it! It's about a trip from D.C. on the Limited to L.A. on the Chief. I'd have to say the author actually rode both trains because the facts and descriptions of both are pretty accurate.....so far. Who else has read this?

I too am picky about my roomette.....I much prefer to face forward with the window to my left. One would guess that I would have a 50/50 chance of this everytime I board a new train, but out of the last 6 trips, only once did I get my preference!.....pure bad luck. I have never been on the...

Anyone have any idea how the engine will be raised? Is there such a thing as a crane that moves on tracks?

When we were touring the dining car last week at the Railway Museum, the docent noticed us talking about the Amtrak place setting. At just that moment, he pointed out the window and said "there goes the eastbound Zephyr right now." We said we will be riding it ourselves on Friday, and he said...

I have been following the thread about the Silvers and I wouldn't plan this trip until after the diner experiment is over.......I especially wouldn't "waste" points on a trip with no food!

I was just at the Railroad Museum in Sacramento last week.....I saw many old place settings, but I don't remember seeing this "couple." This must be a different museum......

Interesting ideas, guys!

Trying to switch to the Star after arriving early enough is a good idea.....nothing to lose!