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    Trains running on the left?

    Cool video! I've been on a couple of late night south bound NERs that stopped on the "north bound" platform at BWI. Similarly, there was one instance when I took the crazy early (0338) NER from BWI to NYP and it came in on the "south bound" platform. That was a particularly interesting event...
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    If you had to clean your own window, what would you bring?

    Thanks for the Windex wipes idea. On previous LD trips, I brought along a small 4-5 oz spray bottle filled with Windex. The bottle is reasonably small and light (meets my travel light needs) and has a cap to prevent the pump from being depressed accidentally when stowed in your bag. Yes, it...
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    Dealing with Loud Mouths

    Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate your thoughts and advice. I will mention to the attendant if the passenger in question starts up again. Thanks!!
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    Dealing with Loud Mouths

    Greetings all.. So it has been a while since I posted anything here. I thought this topic may be of interest to others. I'm currently on Auto Train 52 heading north. Of course I am really looking forward to the ride. But then, passenger in the adjacent seat gets on his cell phone and...
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    How many miles on Amtrak for you in 2012?

    My year to date total is about 7000 miles - mainly from LD trip between WAS and EMY (SF). I may squeeze in one more day trip to NYP before the year ends.
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    Hurricane Sandy and Amtrak.

    Just wanted to add that CSX seems to be winding operations down - at least in my area. I live near CSX line by BWI and usually hear trains as they pass through the area. Its been very quiet today with just an occassional train! Surprisingly - no rain yet....wind is picking up. Realizing...
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    Does one HAVE to lower the beds at night for roomettes?

    When traveling solo, I have never had an SCA challenge me about my choice to sleep on the upper bunk. In all cases, the SCAs have indicated they would make up the lower mattress and place it on top of the upper bunk mattress to provide additional padding. I actually think this may be easier...
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    CZ late

    I was in Chicago Wednesday - transferring from 6(15) to 30(17). The folks in the ML mentioned 5(17) was delayed due to problems with the diner car. I know the schedule is padded to provide some ability to make up lost time in route - however not sure schedule provides ability to make up time...
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    1988 meet 1941

    Nice pictures! Does the WWRR engine make appearances at WIL often? I would think not. I'd consider a day-trip trek to WIL to see it in the station if I knew it was going to be there - and then also take the WWRR excursion.
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    Will Amtrak get lost checked luggage to you?

    One of the two bags I checked to Tampa on a trip several years ago was not off loaded at the station. Several hours later I received a phone call from an employee who worked at one of the next stations that had baggage services (I don't remember which station) indicating he had my bag and that...
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    Capitol Limited 29(2) - Delays

    I was wondering about bustitution as well. Surprisingly, at least to me anyway, Amtrak did not show service disruption. This makes me wonder what may have happened to those who needed to make connections.
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    Capitol Limited 29(2) - Delays

    Thanks! I was going to say it had to be something specific to 29(2) or something between CUM and COV since 30(2) is now running 2+ H late into CUM. I wonder if Amtrak will post service disruption for 29(2) once it reaches CLE, and if folks at and west of CLE who were planning to board 29(2)...
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    Capitol Limited 29(2) - Delays

    Anyone know what happened to 29(2)? I checked status this morning and noticed it was on time at Martinsburg (MRB) and arrived at Cumberland (CUM) 5 minutes early. Was wondering why it departed CUM more than 6 hours late? 29(2) was 9 H 38 M down at COV. 30(2) seems to be running Ok
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    boarding time CUS

    I boarded the SWC about 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. The original plan was to arrive early and board with all of the other folks in the ML, but I was delayed in town and went directly to the platform when I (finally) made it to CUS. I was very concerned about missing the train -...
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    Auto Train

    Thanks Pennyk! Parts of Maryland are the same way. Cheers!
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    Auto Train

    Thanks dude! I'm looking forward to the journey. I've taken Silver Star to FLA a couple of times and wondered about AT after each trip. Finally decided to follow through. All things considered - its probably cheaper to take AT than to drive. I may use AGR points to upgrade to roomette...
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    Auto Train

    Appreciate the advice. As it turns out, my vehicle is just over the standard vehicle size. So, I will require oversize space without the rack. The trip in question is next year and it appears that if book the trip now (reservation now complete) that standard and oversize spaces are the same...
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    Auto Train

    Greetings all - I'm considering Auto Train trip and was planning to use my trailer hitch mounted bike rack so I could bring my mountain bike along. According to the Amtrak web site, rear of vehicle mounted racks are permitted on the Auto Train and I assume this includes trailer hitch type...
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    Customer service

    Based upon my experiences, I would recommend some improvement to way the Dining Car Staff approaches customer service. Fortunately, I have not experienced some of the difficulties others have experienced with station or on-board staff. In fact, I have seen many of Amtrak's on-board staff go...
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    Emeryville- SF bus

    Yikes! Maybe I will take Emery-Go-Round / BART after all.
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