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I am trying to decide between booking a trip on the Capitol Limited (DC to Chicago: Superliner) or the Lakeshore Limited (NYC to Chicago: Viewliner). I have taken the LL before and enjoyed it, but have never been on the Capitol Limited. Are coach seats much different in comfort and/or leg room...

Yes, taking this train to Emeryville is one of the most beautiful non-athletic things you can do in America, I think. You will see the best of mountains, desert, and strange railroad towns. The interior of the train itself, though, is the same as the rest of Amtrak--don't expect much comfort...

For those of you who have travelled with the ISIC discount (or any other membership discount, e.g. AAA, Student Advantage, etc.), does the conductor ever ask to see your ISIC card when he takes your ticket? Or will the baggage check person ask for it, or anyone else? The reason I ask is...