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Hello, all. It's been a while since I've been on this page but DW and I are taking the CS (LAX - SEA) in July.  We've been on this train a few times before and we're pretty sure what to expect.  But... The last time we were on the train (3+ years ago) we were told that the Parlor Car was being...

Hello all: We are planning a trip from Montreal to NYC in June. I'm looking for notes, feedback and general observations on your Adirondak experience. We plan on taking business class. Skyguy

We'll be boarding the CS tomorrow (October 20) at 9:39. We have a bedroom. Will the dining room be open for us? TNX Mr.Astro

Has the CS ever been stopped for rocket launches (or etc.)? If so, what have been your experiences, did you see a launch? I was lucky enough to see a Space Shuttle launch and since I'll b e on the CS in the near future, I was wondering what might the chances be of seeing a launch. If that...

We are thinking about our next Amtrak trip (absolutely fantastic and well worth the effort and money!). Last spring we went to NYC from SEA return on the EB and the LSL. Last autumn we went from LAX to SEA on the CS(a terrific trip but too short, Vandenburg AFB was a treat). We want to go...

(Without going into the boring details of why) my wife and I changed our plans from boarding the #14 train in Oakland to meet my traveling companions that would have boarded earlier in San Jose. Instead we went to San Jose to board it with them. It became easier just to purchase two pairs of...

Tomorrow, we travel to SFO from LAX on the CS. We travel by coach to SFO and a few days later take it to SEA. That leg will be by roomette. Does anyone have any comments regarding 1) can food/drink be taken on coach ( I know we can take food/drink to the roomette) and 2) do we have choices of...

Following a cruise from Vancouver to LA in October, we will be taking the Coast Starlight to San Francisco and after a few days there taking it further to Seattle and then the CAS back to Vancouver. We rode the CAS to SEA then the EB to CHI and the LSL to NYP (return) earlier this year and so...

Hello, all: I’ve just returned from a Seattle – Chicago – New York, return trip and thought I’d share a few notes: We’d come down from Vancouver, Canada, leaving early in the day. We could have easily caught the Empire Builder’s p.m. departure but my wife and I thought we’d overnight and shop...

Hello: Two more sleeps and our AMTRAK experience starts. The question Memsahib has asked is ‘is there a Laundromat near Union Station in Chicago?’. Thus I ask the group: does anyone know if there is a Laundromat near Union Station in Chicago? Thanks in advance

In one week's time we'll boarding the EB to CHI (and on to NYC return). Can anyone tell me what the consist is likely to be. We have room E on car 0831. Also, can anyone tell me if our windows will be facing east or west while heading north. SkyGuy

Can someone tell me if I get "customized" at the station in Vancouver, the border at Blane WA or in Seattle? TNX

I’ve read that the Empire Builder is providing an “amenities kit” but little on what they contain. Can anyone shed some light on this and if these kits would be provided on the Lakeshore Limited as well. Thanks in advance 30 more sleeps ‘till our Amtrak adventure begins: SEA-CHI-NYP-CHI-SEA!

In a few weeks my wife and I will be (in) training from Vancouver BC to NYC and back. We will be in rooms all the way (from Seattle) and would like to hear from recent travelers who have made the same journey. I've read reviews that rated their experiences either very good or very poor...