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We're leaving N. O. on the Crescent at 7:20 A.M. on May 20th. Does anyone know if they still serve breakfast after boarding? Carol

Yes, I just got back from SF on the CZ on April 19th and had the misfortune of having Chris for an attendant. It was nearly impossible to find him. The first evening out of Emeryville, I finally did locate him only to be told he had been napping. The next morning, after complaining to the...

My husband and I are travelling on the Crescent next month and are booked for a roomette. Is there room on the Crescent to store 2 pieces of luggage downstairs in the vestibule area like there is on the CZ or will we have to check our luggage? Carol

Thanks all. JC, that does sound like a good idea. I'm planning that trip for early next year. Hope Amtrak is still alive and kicking at that time. Carol

Just came back from a trip on the CZ and already I'm planning my next long distance train trip (hopefully Amtrak will still be around). I'm thinking of taking the Southwest Chief to Los Angeles (I live in N.O. and it would be easier to take the Sunset Ltd. and I've read too many horror stories...

My husband and I are travelling on the Crescent from New Orleans to New York in late May. We booked a roomette for this trip. I have subsequently spoken with a couple who travelled in a roomette (however, this was on the CZ) and they said that the husband had to climb up to the upper berth by...

Do they change bed linens before each run on the California Zephyr? I've been reading some postings about dirty blankets and pillowcases and, I'm a little bit concerned since I'm headed to S.F. next month. I'm booked for a bedroom on the California Zephyr. Concerned

Does anyone know the best train to take to get from New Orleans to Louisville, KY? I'm tentatively planning a 2 day trip to Louisville early next year. I checked the Amtrak site and it shows I would have to take the City of N.O. to Chicago and then take the train from there to Louisville...