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I undertook an epic journey this summer. Two trains, the Texas Eagle and the Southwest Chief, were each delayed by seven hours. I did not miss any connections, but received two vouchers for $50 each towards future travel within the next year. OTOH, the Coast Starlight I was on was involved in...

A few years ago, I developed an interest in cycling and bought a recumbent trike. I rode a trike when I was five years old and I find myself riding a trike again, so apparently I must be in my SecondChildhood.

I take earplugs (and a sleep mask) with me. Taking a sleep aid will also help. A small pillow behind my back for lumbar support, one to rest my head against the window if I get the window seat. A light blanket. When I’m ready to sack out, I have a small overnight bag I can take to one of the...

To my knowledge, canceling a card account does not mean if a previous charge is reversed, the card company doesn’t still have the responsibility to return those funds to you. They would have to issue a check to do so, but still. I worked in online retail, and this question would occasionally...

For anyone interested, I finally received my reimbursement check for my alternate transportation that I paid out of pocket. Only took them a month.

For anyone interested, I received my reimbursement check today. Sent five emails, received one response asking for my mailing address but no verification that my claim was approved.

I’m certain I was recalling the Mendon wreck, almost exactly one year earlier and similar circumstances, as I was silently pleading with the cars to stay upright. I wish I could say I had a plan of action devised if they did tip over, but it happened too quickly for me to think that far ahead...

Thanks, but I’m hoping it doesn’t come to that. As pennyk suggested, I’ll likely have a response in due course, but of course I don’t want to wait forever. I’ve worked in customer service, and I know sometimes the wheels can grind exceedingly slow. It would have been nice to simply get an...

That, I don’t know. I was towards the front and figured I should stay out of the way of any emergency crews, so I didn’t go down there.

Not to my knowledge.

I haven’t heard. My impression was that he pulled out in front of the train, as there was not any significant slowdown or frantic horn action before the collision. He was fortunate enough to be hospitalized in serious condition and not killed. He was conscious, so I’m sure he gave his story...

Have a nice day!

Panorama.

Waiting for Moorpark city buses to pick us up. Later on, tents were set up and snacks and water provided. No clue why it took three hours to get buses to the scene. Otherwise, no complaints on how Moorpark and Ventura County handled the situation.

My injured fingernail— anybody know a good lawyer? Just kidding.

At the west grade crossing looking back at the remains of the water truck and 300’s nose. The yellow water tank can be seen crumpled in the field to the right.

The lead truck of my coach on the ground. I guarantee it’ll get your attention

The diner and first sleeper leaning

We hit the truck at the grade crossing on the right (east) in this view, stopped before we got to the left (west) one. We were evacuated onto the two side roads.

I’d say better than half. Of course, checked bags were in the baggage car, and some grabbed what was with them in their seat. Others just wanted off the train and left everything. The train crew did go through all the cars and anything loose was brought to LA, where passengers could sort...