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Great images, NorthShore and very informative. Thank you!

This has probably been covered already, but I just noticed that my AGR number isn't on my new card on even on my FNBO online account page.

Just curious, if a late running train arrives at Chicago Union Station during the hours it is closed, 11:59 PM to 5:30 AM, are the passengers allowed to remain in the building if they have a connection with a train departing later or to summon a taxi? Or does security just escort the passengers...

Thanks for your photos. Hopefully things are getting back to normal.

Good advice, thank you. I hope Spokane has good cell phone service or the station has a ticket agent on duty those hours if I would need to modify my ticket. Thanks again.

Thanks everyone, for the information. Hopefully the trip will go smoothly. I'll find out in a couple of weeks!

Thanks! I was concerned that if they had a second set of cars at Portland they could run 28 on time even If 27 hadn't arrived yet.

Hi everyone. Within the next month I'll be coming to Portland OR on the Portland section of the Empire Builder, Train 27 and turning back out that afternoon on the eastbound Builder, Train 28 with an expected 6hr, 35min layover. This is a bucket list trip and I'm riding the train for the scenery...

Where I used to work, a single engine without cars was restricted to 30 mph. Two or more engines or an engine with one or more cars could run at track speed.

Thanks for the advice everyone. Many interesting points. Another question. I'll be carrying several hundred dollars in cash for times when I don't want to use a credit card: small purchases, tips, etc. Probably less than five hundred dollars. Do they really sometimes just confiscate a person's...

Oh, I imagine I look every bit of mid 60's but just in case, I think I would ask the sleeping car attendant to be present as a witness during the luggage inspection. I think I would also get a photo or two of the officer. Thanks for the advice, I had been looking forward to a rail excursion out...

I would like to travel the western routes, health permitting, as part of my "bucket list" in the next year or two. I'm in my mid 60's and I'll be traveling alone, as my wife doesn't care to travel by train. As a male, traveling by myself and having a sleeper compartment I imagine I'll be subject...

From Discover on Google https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Amtrak-s-Great-Dome-car-has-been-retired-14402221.php

Seemed very biased against travel by rail. Flying isn't always peaches and cream either.

Last June I spent a long night between trains sitting on a hard wooden bench in Boston South Station. A homeless guy hit me up for a few bucks but generally I felt safe as there were security people present as well as the cleaning staff. I was only going to be there for about eight hours so I...

I appreciate all of the advice here. You've all given me a lot to think about! I think I'll find lodging other than the station waiting room. Thank you! Sent from my SM-G930VL using Amtrak Forum mobile app

Hi, I'm just looking for some advice on where readers think would be the better station to spend the night between trains. Next month I'll be coming east into 30th St., Philadelphia on No. 42, the Pennsylvanian on a Saturday. I'll then take a connecting train to Washington DC and then train No...

In answer to west point's question, I was to be on Train No. 8, departing SEA on Nov 15, 2017, car 0831, room E. I was reassigned to car 0830, room 015. The point is moot now as I called Amtrak and cancelled my reservation. I'll probably rebook for next March or April. Hopefully they'll have...

Today I received a call from Amtrak regarding a reservation I made a month ago for a trip three weeks from now on the EB. The message on voice mail said I was being changed from Superliner bedroom to family bedroom and to call if I had any questions. I called back and was told there was a...

Thanks Sarah, very descriptive article. I started to have flashbacks of one crew dormitory in particular. I stand corrected, I may have to reconsider my choice of lodging if I make it to NYC next year. I'll be heading west on the CZ first though....