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Taking the Red Line in the other direction --- Shady Grove.  No RV parks around that area, unfortunately.

Yes, that early morning arrival in Washington was rough.  I was sound asleep when the Sleeping Car Attendant banged on the door at 6am to let me know it was time to get up.  However, it was great that I still had a full day ahead of me instead of losing 1/2 of the day travelling.  

The main reason is the diner.  The meal I had going NB on the Meteor was delicious and it was a great opportunity to sit down and chat with people.  Taking the Star SB had me eating my sub in the roomette for dinner and just not as pleasant.  However, I also felt that the Meteor was a smoother...

Well, my trip was great and it is definitely something I am going to do again.  I do think I will take the Meteor each way even though I like the southbound schedule of the Star better.  Going to the dining car for dinner was very nice and it breaks up the trip.  I also loved the interactions...

I was talking to the sleeping car attendant while we were outside during the Raleigh stop. He said sometimes things happen to the plugs so when he came back to make up my bed, we hooked everything up again and when I plugged it in, the outlet made a snapping noise. However, now my laptop is...

Well, it's been a pretty slow ride home. The #91 seems to stop and sit more than I remember the #98 doing it. Maybe just some traffic or congestion on the line. Did have a strange thing happen to my computer. Had it plugged in and charging, train slowed and stopped, lights dimmed and now my...

Penny - thanks for that suggestion. That's definitely what I will do because I really do want to try and explore around the station. I didn't get to see much upon my arrival so hope to have more time going back.

Is the food court on the same level as the main Metro (not platform) level? From what I'm seeing on the map it might be but does it have direct access from Metro to downstairs food court. Hate to have to drag luggage up another level and them come back down elevators with luggage - direct...

Thanks, McD's was going to be my backup plan but I was able to get breakfast before we arrived. Planning on eating lunch at that McD's on my return trip 'cause I'll have acouple hours to kill at Union Station. Unfortunately I have to take the Silver Star for my return trip so meals will not be...

Well, I can now say I've dined in the Dining Car and it was fabulous. Had the steak and seafood cake meal with some delicious sauce. I can't recall when the last time was that I ate that much for dinner. Had another lady join me at my table and we had great conversation the entire time. My...

GUESS WHAT - I did it or rather I'm doing it NOW. On the #98 just approaching Jacksonville now. This is awesome and I'm so glad I got a sleeper car. Thank you guys for all your tips they certainly resolved alot of my fears. Sleeper Car Attendants are awesome, mine even took me on a tour so I...

Thank you. It appears I'll be doing several trips a year on the train so after my initial maiden voyage, I hope to help others. You guys are such a friendly bunch; full of great tips.

That's great news that the SCA will stop by and explain things - as you have guessed, I have alot of questions (drives my hubby crazy).

I, too, was wondering about getting breakfast with that timeframe but will definitely be ready to go at 6:30 and just hope the train is not early.