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  1. B&Ofan

    Most scenic route from east to west

    I would have to say the Zephyr west of Denver is the best scenery. Other notable routes I have ridden (in no order) Capitol limited through West Virginia, Northeast corridor coastal running between New Haven and Boston, The southern portion of the Coast starlight. and the Cascades just north...
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    Amtrak Solar Eclipse viewing April 8 2024

    Thanks for reminding me, I meed to get glasses soon. I am looking forward to my trip. I am taking the LSL to Toledo. I am arriving several days before to visit my mom. I had to stay an extra day as even though I booked quite early the train coming home only had a Bedroom available. The next day...
  3. B&Ofan

    Capitol Limited discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    This has given me an idea! for a new train (so it is unlikely to happen but one I would totally use) Run a new NYP to CHI train Via the Pennsylvanian rout but run it approximately 12 hours off the Capitol schedule. Tat would give a lot of busy station en-route service at a reasonable time...
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    Amtrak Solar Eclipse viewing April 8 2024

    Do yourself a favor. 99.9% isn't good enough. Impressive but forgettable, You really need to go for totality. I promise you you won't regret it.
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    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I find it interesting the NY section as as many sleepers as coaches. It was that way both times I rode that train in the last couple of months.
  6. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I was just on 48/448 from Toledo to Boston. It was substantially cheaper to change rooms in Albany as I was in room H on the Boston section. Also in Worcester they are building a new platform that will allow 2 trains at the station at one time.About 1/2 the platform is complete and the other...
  7. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I was afraid of that. Thanks.
  8. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I remember I used to be able to be able to book the LSL from Boston west via NYP which gave you sometime in the city during your trip. However they have closed that loophole at least on the web reservation system. My question is I would like to take my bicycle on the LSL and the Boston section...
  9. B&Ofan

    BiPAP in sleeper and coach?

    I have used my CPAP machine many times on long distance sleeper travel on most long distance trans. I can attest that it has not been a problem. Generally there are only rare times that the hotel power to the train is cut.<ost of them can be anticipated. If the train is being separated, if...
  10. B&Ofan

    Troubles on 166 to Boston 6/4/23

    That tracks with what happened. We did crawl from NWK to NYP (except in the tunnel) and I suspect that was the reason. I do understand it was a difficult situation and I'm sure everyone did there best. Thanks for the great info, it is nice to know what was going on behind the scenes!
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    Troubles on 166 to Boston 6/4/23

    I was on 166 to Boston last night. At Metropark the train was right on time. At New York City there was an issue with our engine which delayed us for about an hour while we swapped out our engine. It seems like a long time but I can understand it as dealing with it with no notice things can...
  12. B&Ofan

    Question about New Brunswick, NJ station

    Sorry for the confusion I did mean New Brunswick NJ
  13. B&Ofan

    Question about New Brunswick, NJ station

    Thanks! That's what I though, but wanted to confirm.
  14. B&Ofan

    Question about New Brunswick, NJ station

    Hi I'm taking my bicycle on an upcoming trip from Boston to New Brunswick NJ. I know New Brunswick has high level platforms but will they still open all doors at that station? It might be easier for the conductors to only open select doors so they know who boards at the station. It would be a...
  15. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I was on 449 yesterday/ this morning and can confirm a VLII on the Boston section, 2 NY coaches. The SCA says the VLII will be standard on the Boston section. ii i
  16. B&Ofan

    Bid Up questions and experiences

    I was able to bid up (with the minimum bid) on the Lake Shore Limited from Boston on my first try!. It was nice having a bedroom, but for that short trip, and traveling solo, I'm not sure it was worth it. It was fun though!
  17. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I can also confirm that 4812 was a VL2 early January 2023
  18. B&Ofan

    Amtrak Solar Eclipse viewing April 8 2024

    It looks like there are several options to use Amtrak to view the 2024 solar expose. - Vermonter (would require 2 night stay) - Empire service (Oddly enough also a 1 night stay from NYC unless the the Maple leaf is on time going to Syracuse and running late leaving Syracuse) - Lake shore...
  19. B&Ofan

    NEC overnight and late evening service

    Does anyone have any idea on how long this work will take? I tried book 66 in early June but it wasn't showing up on the schedule.
  20. B&Ofan

    NEC overnight and late evening service

    Does anyone know what projects are being one or how long this outage is planned? (For 65/66/67 to Boston)
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