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I took the CZ last month from Davis to Chicago. I was in coach the entire trip. LOVED IT! Passengers were friendly. Crew was friendly. I actually think coach is better than a room because you're out there with people the entire time. I met some VERY nice people! Great memories! I think...

When I took the number 5 last month we had quite a long wait because there were so many older folks and families with kids. What I don't understand is these older folks pack their luggage, wheel their luggage and then all of a sudden they're not capable of wheeling their luggage to the train...

I was on the CZ last month. Number 6 then number 5. Both were full. Passengers were very nice. Train personnel were also very nice. I felt bad for them on the way back since we were 10 hours late. It wasn't their fault but they kept apologizing. Only negative remarks were that the dining...

Okay, I've been back a week from my train trip cross country and back. To be honest, 6,000 miles on trains in just under 2 weeks takes a toll on one's body! But, you will meet some VERY nice people! You will see scenery you've only seen in magazines or tv or movies. I went coach both ways...

Yes, it was in Boston instead of Albany where we waited at the wrong track door. I'm sorry! I wrote this too close to returning and I was beat! In Albany you boarded from upstairs then went downstairs to get on the train. I have no idea how or why they ran out of food. I always ate in the...

Well, they have doors with the track numbers above them. And they did go up to 13 or 14 I believe.

On 7-18 I took the CZ from Davis, CA to Chicago. Reader's Digest version: Train was 3 hours late. Not bad. Dining car ran out of food the day before we were scheduled to arrive in Chicago. The next day the lounge car ran out. Beautiful scenery. Docents from the Railroad Museum were...

I went yesterday and picked up my tickets for my trip from Davis, CA to Boston and back. This is my first train trip EVER! I leave this Friday morning at 9:31 a.m. I'm a little nervous and a lot of excitment. So, this should be interesting. I found this site after purchasing my tickets...

That kinda sucks. But thank you for your answer. Steve

I'm leaving in just over a month on the CZ from Davis to Chicago. I'm going to be on that train for 50+ hours. I have a reserved coach seat. Is there a shower for us in Coach to use? Thank you! Steve

I'm sorry I wasn't clear. Yes, I will be in Coach. And thank you for your response! Steve

Hi Everyone! It's now a little over a month till I take my first EVER train ride. I'm taking the CZ from Davis to Chicago. I have a question about my carry-on luggage. Is there a compartment for me to lock it in? Thanks! Steve

I'm sorry, I wasn't clear. I'll be taking the California Zephyr to Chicago. Then I'll be taking the Lakeshore Limited to Albany, and then the same train to Boston. I looked at the amenities and it does say "checked baggage" for the Lakeshore Limited. So, I guess I check the luggage in Davis...

I'm going from Davis, CA to Boston, MA. Do I just need to check in my luggage in Davis and then pick it up in Boston? Or, will I need to pick it up in Chicago and New York? Thank you! Steve

Thank you very much you guys!! This was very much appreciated! Steve

Okay, I booked my trip a couple of weeks ago for a trip in July. Today I signed up for the Rewards Program. Is there anyway I can get points for my trip in July even though I did not have my account number at that time? Thanks! Steve

I just checked the on time schedule for the past 4 weeks for the trains I'll be taking from Davis, CA to Boston, MA, and then back. I am actually pretty impressed! Over the past 4 weeks the number 6 train has averaged being late 2 hours, 13 minutes. Not bad when you consider how far it has to...

I am boarding in Davis, CA. I'll be going to Chicago, then to Albany, N.Y. before my final destination in Boston. Then, 6 days later I'll make the return trip.

Once again great information! Thanks! Steve

Hi Everyone! I apologize for all my questions. But, I am brand new to this site and I just ordered my tickets yesterday for my trip in July. So, I have a lot of questions and you people are great at answering them! So, my next question is, how long do you usually have at each stop? Enough...