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This video by a respected pilot has a lot of details about factors contributing to this accident.

I'm happy for the western long distance trains, but what do the eastern LD trains have to do to get on Amtrak management's "good list"?? Why are they treated as Amtrak's red-headed step-child? It makes me sick to read how my beloved Crescent has declined. 😢 And once again (beating a dead...

LOL. But, no, we don't all have nosy aunts!

Yes, I would hope coach pax can also eat in the full service dining cars as in the past. There are long day trip segments on the LD trains that don't require sleeping accommodations but do require meals. Fully bring back the dining cars, please! I've always enjoyed meals in the dining cars...

Beating a dead horse, but the full dining cars were an important part of the Amtrak experience for me, as well as for everyone with whom I've traveled. I also think it was silly to buy them and then discontinue their use.

I very much enjoyed your trip reports! I've made two short visits to London and one to Wales. I'd still love to see Ireland as some of my ancestors were from Ireland. The highlights in London were the Tower and Crown Jewels, some activities at Buckingham, and a visit to Selfridges. We did...

Less than 15 seconds warning time doesn't seem to me to be enough to be safe, especially if the crossing is an especially difficult one for any number of possible reasons (sharp diagonal to the tracks, obstructed view farther down the track, steep incline, gravel surface, etc.). It doesn't...

Thanks for this info. I knew the road crossed at a sharp diagonal to the tracks. With brush obstructing the view farther down from the crossing, it might be difficult to see an approaching train. If there are no nearby crossings there may be no distant train horns to hear. I don't know how...

Laurel, MS. It's the setting of the HGTV renovation series "Home Town." I've been through Laurel many times on the Crescent. I'd like to go there and walk around the town a bit. We did spend a couple of nights in Meridian one time. Charlottesville, VA, is also fun to walk around.

I've lived in Georgia (thankfully not Atlanta) all my life and love it, but I'll have to see this to believe it. We caught the Crescent in Atlanta a few times years ago but then started going to Anniston instead; much better for us although farther away in miles. I don't go to Atlanta for...

I agree 100%. If you possibly can, get some of that very scenic CZ ride. West of Denver is awesome!

Great suggestions, R! I think that may be a better plan. I also greatly appreciate the added info on the hotels. We were trying to hold our trip to four nights but that may not work out. Also, we'd have to have an advance reservation for our Red Bus tour, and we'd also get our train...

Thanks, R. Yes, if the eastbound was extremely late, we just wouldn't be able to take it, I suppose. That would eliminate one of the two main reasons for the trip, though! Still pondering all these things and hoping to make it all work. A million thanks, all!

My late husband and I traveled on the Crescent in the H room quite a few times. He had a transport chair (small wheelchair) but could stand for short periods of time. He never had any problem with the VL 1 H room and toilet, but I realize his disability wasn't as severe as many. The H room in...

Again, many thanks, everyone. In looking at the once-a-week shuttle, I had noticed the end points were medical facilities and figured it was a service meant mainly for patients. I had therefore mostly ruled it out for us, even if the timing and stops would have worked. Thanks for confirming...

Thanks so very, very much, everyone! I know having a car would simplify so much, but neither of us is willing to be the driver. My friend is usually the one willing to drive, but she's already said she will not drive on this trip, and neither will I. We both want to be able to look at the...

Thank you!

Thanks so very much, once again!

Also one more question that I should have asked: Is there any info on problems with the Empire Builder that we should know? Like months they usually do maintenance and/or are likely to have train cancellations, etc., etc. We're tentatively thinking August of next year, but any info on any...

Thanks so much, and please keep the info coming. Penny, that sounds much like what we are hoping to be able to do. Thanks! To be safe, we were planning on getting to WG, spending a night, taking a Red Bus tour the next day, and maybe doing something else like the boat tour if we have time...