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    Chicago Metropolitan Lounge for Hiawatha Departures

    "For what it's worth, the Hiawatha seems to be using track 1 (closest to the Metropolitan Lounge) instead of 23 or 25 like they usually do/did. Trk 1" Platform for Trk23-25 is blocked with construction....hence using Trk1 for hi's and putting Empire Builder in position along the south...
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    Traveling from Chicago to Whitefish, coach with kids

    Don't Panic. No blankets for coach. Bring something as coach could be cool. Boarding is controled from the waiting lounge-(probably lounge A/B) but check at the info desk in the middle of the Great Hall at Union Station. Try to get to the station a couple hours before departure. Your ticket...
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    Why is the City of New Orleans cancelled?

    Just wanted to point out that you can make the booking to NOL by scrolling down to the train/bus combo beneath the train-canceled listing. it is sold out 7/1 and 7/2 tho.
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    Over Night parking glenveiw IL

    Discovered this from the Village from 2016. Better call the Village to verify current policy. Looks like a pay in advance issue. Dewes St is about 1/4 mile south of the station so a walk will be required. Cannot tell from google earth if a designated place has been created...
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    Hotel near Chicago Union Station

    I am dubious of chasing around the suburbs on Metra for a hotel. In any case, do not go to the Schaumburg station, there is no there there. Better, are Itasca or Roselle which are actual towns at the station. Hotels nearby are closer than Woodfield's area. Finally, a ticket to Schaumburg is more...
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    Sleeper Familiarization

    This septuagenarian would suggest the side by side roomettes on superliners and downstairs for the bathrooms/shower. Also, using a cane seems difficult even tho I do not use one. I do alot of bracing with both arms going from car to car. Better would be a walker to maintain your three point...
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    Derailment of Cascades #501, DuPont WA, 2017-12-18

    My mistake. It is the southbound lanes of I-5.
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    Derailment of Cascades #501, DuPont WA, 2017-12-18

    The bridge is over the northbound lanes of I-5. (see the grafiti in photos) . The curve to the north of the southbound I-5 bridge is around 10 degrees which would definitely be slow speed and the junction with BNSF mainline is just ahead also a slower speed connection. So many factors to...
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    LSL Questions: CHI early boarding, and "diner lite"?

    The walk on Adams St from CUS to Halsted St is above the expressway not beneath. Grk Is are nice, but we have enjoyed Santorini across Adams from Grk Is. In Jan/Feb, Santorini's tables by the fireplace are inviting. Especially after walking from CUS in Feb.
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    Amtrak On Time Routes

    Just completed Chi-Abq RT. 9/22 & 10/08. Got lucky on rock slides. No problem either trip. On #4, one hour late at trinidad due to slow running in slide area and met a Railrunner at Bernalillo NM, half hour late into Chi.
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    Washout on SW Chief Line Delays 3 & 4 in New Mexico

    From Albuquerque, we rode #4 on Sunday ,10/8, thru this area, did some slow running(10-15 mph) where curves limited sight distance. Could see the recent effects with fresh mud and rocks in the ditch in the canyon areas. Also, an Amtrak Loco was in a siding by itself. Wondered about that until we...
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    Is connecting time long enough in the Mid West in winter?

    For dining, I can suggest Landmark Cafe and Creperie in downtown west of the Amtrak station. In town for business several years ago but Yelp reviews still sound good. Most motels on outskirts along Hwy 34 or Interstate. Probably will need a rental car or taxi as the bus system stops at 6PM.
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    Coach Class Boarding Group Assignments at Chicago - Union Station

    Just finished a round trip to Kansas City on #3/4. The "computer was not working" on 8/19 so there was no such boarding group assigning going on so "just go to the coach boarding lounge" for the LD trains. Just wondering if this was a one time thing or on-going? The tickets mentioned the...
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    Empire Builder Station Photo Opportunities

    St Paul shows 17 minutes dwell. The platform arrangement puts most of the train east of the stairway/elevator to the concourse. Given the good sized crowd you would be hardpressed to get up there and all the way to the headhouse. In the concourse there is some interesting molding at the ceiling...
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    CZ Eastbound out of GRAND Junction

    Look again and see the same train about two miles away. The imagery is dated 10-9-2015. Looked for more but older imagery was used nearby. As far as a view, watch for astronomical sightings during kayak season.
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    Questions as I wander west (Cardinal and Empire Builder)

    A great trip on EB. At Chicago, you arrive at 10 am when the downtown is very active(safe). Go to Amtk Metropolitan Lounge and elevator up to the street level where the taxi line is located just out the door on Canal Street. This shows on google earth street view. Come on, sightsee here. Palmer...
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    Rental Cars near Amtrak Station In Albuquerque

    You will need to be careful about the #50 bus concerning weekend vs weekday schedules. Also, Hertz is not served directly, probably go to airport then their shuttle. Or, taxi out there from Transpo Ctr. The returning to Transpo Ctr use their shuttle and #50 or taxi. I am in the same boat("riding...
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    Hiawatha route currently down flooding

    I noticed on train tracker that the EB was close to LaCrosse about noontime. It was sitting at LaCrescent, MN across the Mississippi from LaCrosse. The detour must have been in the mill because the wye at LaCrescent allows the train to be turned and then backed eastward to the BNSF connection at...
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