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For anyone who'd like to see, my CS trip pictures can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/28391546@N03/ They are in no particular order. Sorry about that. First time using Flickr.

Hi all, I posted a trip report on my CS trip in the report section. I will be getting the pictures downloaded off my camera and get those posted later today.

OK this is my first trip report so go easy on the criticism. :) We arrived my Metrolink at 7am on Thursday 6-26. Got the tickets out of the self serve kiosk and then checked my 2 bags. I noticed the lady put tags that said "SEA" on the bags and it wasn't until I questioned her on it that...

Well when I get back home I'll write up a full trip report but here are a few thoughts before then. 2 hours late into PDX. The arcade car is a rip off. 50 cents a game, 2 of the 4 games didn't even work. It became more of a hangout place for the kids. The only good thing about it was my...

First off, as I'm getting close to this CS trip next week, thanks to all of you for your advice and answers to my questions. I have one more to throw out there. When my kids and I are getting ready to board at LAUS, what should I expect to happen? Do they let families with kids board first...

Is there a preferred site for you all where I can put up the pictures from my upcoming CS trip? I have a myspace page i can put them on but am open to other suggestions.

In planning for this upcoming trip on the CS, am going to bring snacks, like small bags of chips and stuff for the kids. Would I be allowed to bring a soft sided cooler with some drinks on dry ice as well or would I be pushing my luck with that? I'm trying to avoid the overpriced snacks in...

I joined the Rewards program today but can't find how the points are actually calculated. Is it by miles, like airlines do? Some ratio of points/mile, points by the trip?

Does anyone know if the new arcade car on the CS is available to all passengers or is this another sleeper-car only passenger perk? And where on the train is it located?

Does anyone know what speed the CS travels at between stations? 30 hours between LA to PDX seems exceptionally long.

Sorry for the dumb question but..... generally is travelling on a Thursday-Friday on a long distance train not quite as full than say a Friday-Saturday trip?

How well lit are the coach cars at night? The reason I ask is I am legally blind and seeing when it's dim/dark is a huge issue. Should I carry a small flashlight or just ask an attendant for help if I need to get up for any reason?

I have tickets booked on the Starlight northbound from LA to Portland on June 26, and southbound on July 6. But with all the problems I'm reading about getting this line back up and running, and such little info coming out of Amtrak about it, I'm wondering if I should nix this idea. Any...

Am taking my 2 kids on the Coast Starlight from LA to Portland in June. How early should I get to the station to get on board to get the coveted seat with the power plugs? How early do they generally let you board? Our train leaves at 1045am. Thanks for your input! And is this train...

Does anyone know if on the Coast Starlight if there are power plugs available at seats for phone chargers, laptops, etc.? I've heard yes there are but some say there are few. Also, since this is a 30 hour trip, is there anything on board for the kids to do? Am hauling kids with me.