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Before starting my trip report on the Coast Starlight there are a few things I would like to mention as they may be of benefit to future travelers. First of all, my wife and I disembarked the Empire Builder in Seattle and immediately boarded Holland America's ship the Westerdam for a 7 day...

After having walked all over Chicago for several hours and eaten at Giordano's, we were more than ready to board the Empire Builder and settle into our bedroom for the longest segment of continuous train travel. Once settled we went to the Observation Car where we were able to find a couple of...

Having been fortunate enough to have taken the CZ to Disneyland when I was 12 (1958), I have always had a longing to return to the rails, especially after 33 years of air travel all over the world. Well, I started planning our trip in November of 2007 and we departed from Richmond, VA. on May...

Having recently completed a trip around the country by rail on the Capitol Limited, Empire Builder, Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief and the Cardinal, I offer my commentary on train travel: There is no better way to see this country than by train. Rail travel truly exhibits the best and the...

Having just completed a extended train trip around the country, I must say that I was appalled at the lack of management of almost every observation car. On virtually every train it was difficult to find a seat because people were taking 2 and 3 seats for their laptops, backpacks, food, etc...

My wife and I have a 5 hour layover in Chicago which is a little to much time to sit around the Metro Lounge so I thought I would ask if anyone has suggestions of what to see/do with this little amount of time. Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi, I am a 60+ year old retired Virginian who became enamored with train travel at the age of 12 when my family took the Zephyr to the west coast on our way to Disneyland. We went to Disneyland, Yosemite, Knott's Berry Farm, etc. but the memory of that train ride has remained the strongest...

In planning my rail trip around the U.S., I wanted to stop and see the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately AMTRAK stops at Williams Junction at 4:20 a.m. forcing you to pay for a room you use for only 2-3 hours or to sit around waiting for the train to the Grand Canyon ( I am using the Grand Canyon...