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Having enjoyed the EB countless times in both directions as well as the CS three times and find both these trains the absolute "best" Amtrak has to offer, IMO they do not compare at all to my journey aboard the Canadian 1.5 yrs. ago. I do agree that the Express Deal I got at 75% off made it a...

I recently took the #422 Texas Eagle from Los Angeles to Chicago. I could not decide between this train and the Coast Starlight/Empire Builder and decided on this routing because of the numerous and recent delays of the Empire Builder. I had been on this long way to Chicago route once before...

My first train ride was in June 1962 on L&N's Pan American from Nashville to New Orleans. Still have L&N's timetable from that trip. I was very young and only remember going to the dining car for supper and watching the tracks go by when using the toilet. I took the Hummingbird in July 1968...

As I rarely make comments here, but still reading everyday, I just wanted to tell you Penny how much I thoroughly enjoyed reading your cross countries travelogue. It was very interesting, detailed just enough (not long-winded like mine), and I anxiously looked forward to your next post. Thank...

If you have a refundable ticket,I would certainly go and look at VIA Rail.ca and click on the 75% express deals. I just did and there was a deal on your date from Vancouver to Jasper for single cabin for $230.25, however, the deal from Jasper to Toronto was not available until Monday 17 Oct at...

It has been awhile since posting here but still reading everyone's great comments, recommendations, travelogues, etc. everyday. I just don't have a lot to say I guess. Anyhow, last month I snagged a 75% discount on VIA Rail from Vancouver to Toronto on the Canadian. I will have to say it is...

I agree with your statement, my earlier trip this month on the EB from Mpls to Chicago, no amenity kits in the bedroom. Return out of Chicago, there were two. Last week, my sister did not have amenity kits in her roomette, car 0730, but I had mine in car 0731 in a bedroom. I asked her SCA...

Having just returned from an Empire Builder round-trip, like others have said, ice should be no problem, provided by it is loaded onto the train, hint, hint. We did end up picking some up along the route. Both ways, both sleeping cars, the ice was in the SCA room (#1) in the ice chest...

Having just returned yesterday on an Empire Builder round-trip, and having received amenity kits both ways, here is the list of what is included in them: 1) They are in a decent size material (?) bag with a heavy cord pulled together and tied up. Grey in color with the Amtrak logo on the...

Thanks everyone for your help and assistance in my question. Usually have very few questions regarding Amtrak, but it is nice to know I can turn to the "experts" for help, like yourself as I have here. I appreciate the very thorough replies and as always nice to learn something new. I believe...

Have roomette on upcoming trip - family bedroom must have been cancelled as showing one available on website now (have checked daily) and would like to change my reservation from roomette to this family bedroom. Called Amtrak to make changes to reservation and was told it is available, just not...

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After reading some of the other comments, a few things came back to mind, even after being on it last week. Newspapers, going west was the Minot Daily News, and cannot remember if there was one the 2d day, if it is, it could have very well been the Spokane paper picked up earlier. Never read...

Having just been on the Empire Builder twice last week, usually 2 to 3 times a year previous, I will try to give you the information I gleaned. 1. Yes, our bedroom looked new, even down to the curtains hanging in the windows. However, 2d passenger seat was broke, and not able to use. All...

You are correct. I might be wrong, but if I remember correctly the soft drinks were in an 8 oz can, not the 12 oz can. Also, I remember the basket of "goodies" that were offered at all times on numerous LD train trips. Really enjoyed the "goodies." On my recent CONO trip, the SCA did have a...

Thanks for the outstanding trip report. I was just on this train three weeks ago, and your report made it seem just like yesterday. Also, your pictures were beautiful and quite enjoyable to look at. You did a great job. Very much looking forward to your next LD train trip and its narrative...

Two years ago, EB, Chi-Sea, upgraded from roomette to bedroom at lowest bucket price for bedroom. (Bedroom was at highest bucket price) Asked nicely when the Conductor took my ticket in the Metropolitan Lounge about the upgrade. Upon departing Chicago, checked with sleeping car attendant as...

Which one did I like the best between the Superliner and Viewliner? Really a hard one to answer. The air conditioning definitely kept the room cool to cold on the Viewliner which I liked very much, compared to the Superliners air coming out of the ceiling and it tends to stay a bit warmer for...