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Lately there seems to be a whole lot of equipment failures. On the 21st we were on 5 in a sleeper that had an electrical fire that also took out the locomotive power unit. From the recent posts there seem to be a whole lot of equipment failures lately, a lot more then in previous years. This...

Seems that the baggage policy has again changed, at least at some stations. Got a Christmas present of some redwood for my modeling. Packed it in a box under the dimensions and weight limits and intended to check the box on my return trip home. Was told that wood is not a item needed on the...

The southbound Coast Starlight has lost a lot of time lately in southern Oregon lately. Anyone know whats up? Stan

How late do they serve breakfast on the Coast Starlight going south? Will breakfast stil be served out of Emeryville? Thanks Stan

We are coming in on the Empire Builder and departing on the Lake Shore so we have time for a good diner in Chicago. Does anyone have a recomendation for a good steak resterant within walking distance of Union Station. Stan Ames PS the lounge car on this train has outlets neat to each seat...

We will be traveling on Amtrak in the next few weeks. On some legs we are in the sleeper and on other legs we are in coach. I understand that if there is room in the sleeper you can upgrade on-board for less then the normal sleeper cost. Does anyone know what cost one might expect on the Lake...

We are on ouw way to LA from Boston and was looking for a recomendation for the beat place to eat in Chicago between trains for Breakfust or Lunch. Thanks Stan