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Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been in here. So, 1. It’s not inappropriate to ask to take a picture under these circumstance. I can understand security issues. But a photo of Amtrak folks, if given permission, and with everyone in the pic being Ok with it, is not inappropriate. The guy...

On my last Amtrak trip I was on the Crescent. The SCA had my lower bed turned down when I got on (it was a Viewliner Roomette), but I told him I always preferred the upper bunk and he set me up. During this, he said a lot of actors and actresses like to sleep in the upper bunk so they can study...

I just took an Amtrak trip on the Sunset Limited and the Crescent. I loved the Sunset Limited, thought everyone was nice, had good experiences, etc. Not so great on the Crescent. While there was a very good attendant named Claude who took care of me, I do have a few irks about some of the other...

I just took the Carolinian today in Business Class from DC all the way to Charlotte. We were two hours late, but that was mostly due to a brush fire near the tracks shortly after leaving DC. The complimentary drinks and newspaper are nice, but you still get access to the Cafe Car, restrooms...

Wow! I wasn't expecting so many responses. Thanks for all of your input, fellow Amtrak-ers. A couple of more details for you about this particular incident -- It was lunchtime, around noon. Also, the two guys I ended up eating lunch with were totally cool and I am glad I ate with them instead...

I love riding Amtrak and meeting interesting people. However, on a recent trip I ran into a person unhappy with community dining. I came into the dining car for lunch, the rail car attendant sat me down at a table with 3 people. There were empty tables around. I said "how are you" to everyone...

Fellow Amtrak riders, I am going on a long Amtrak trip in July/Aug. this year. I am going to be riding the Sunset Limited, the Cresent and the Carolinian. I rode the Texas Eagle a few years back and am familiar with riding in a sleeper car and will have a room on the Sunset Limited and Cresent...

Ok, I have booked my second ever Amtrak trip. The first one was in 2007 on the Texas Eagle from Austin to Chicago. Had a Superliner Sleeper Roomette and loved it. This second trip is going to take some train switching. First it is from Houston to New Orleans. Then from New Orleans to...

Alright, I am going to be taking my second Amtrak trip this summer from Houston to Washington, DC. First part of the journey is on the Sunset Limited with a night in NOL. Then, next morning I am taking the Crescent from NOL all the way to DC. Unfortunately, it is only a one way trip. I am going...

I am going to embark on my second Amtrak ride this year. Last time, I took the Texas Eagle from Austin to Chicago and had a wonderful time. This time, I am going from Houston to Chicago to Washington D.C. However, the first leg of the journey is on a bus from Houston to Longview. Has anyone ever...

Hello, I am just writing to introduce myself. I rode Amtrak for the first time in 2007 on the Texas Eagle. I booked a Superliner Roomette and rode in it all the way to Chicago. One of the best trips of my life. Loved every minute of it. Now I am hoping to take my second Amtrak ride on the...