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This may seem odd, but I read on a motorcycling web site, guys who have traveled light just donate their excess clothing before hitting the road. Upon arrival at a lengthy destination, buy a coupe of outfits at a second hand store. Just keep repeating as they go across the county.

http://m.cjonline.com/news/2016-02-12/one-person-dead-after-amtrak-train-hits-car-sw-57th-and-topeka-boulevard

An evening in KC can be an enjoyable experience. Connected to Union Station via enclosed skywalk is the Crown Center shopping center. Also nearby, is the freight house with a couple of restaurants and the Crossroads arts district via the pedestrian bridge from Union Station. Sitting in the...

I remember chef's round up In the lounge with chips and salsa. I also won dinner in the diner for winning a trivia contest. Yes, movies in the lounge car shown on tv's at each end with sound played over the car's intercom.

Two different trains on one trip in March. First train, CONO out of NOLO, coffee was available at departure. Second Train, SWC out of Chicago, no coffee just the "no coffee" sign. Very disappointing. I could drink all the coffee or fountain drinks I wanted in Metropolitan Lounge, but as soon...

May I suggest an overnight in Newton and visit the Flint Hills? Many rural B&B's. http://www.nps.gov/tapr/index.htm

I'm pretty new to this, just wanted to share my experience. I received an email from Amtrak Guest Rewards, 25 points for every $1 spent at 1800flowers. The promo code wouldn't work going through AGR shopping portal. I had to access 1800flowers via the email from AGR for promo code to work...

Here is a link to the National Archives'. Vintage ATSF High-level equipment. LINK

I could do without meals included in my sleeper fare with two considerations, first improve the sleeping class amenities and service. The quality of service varies too much between trains and between crews. (Last trip one sleeper had coffee out all day, another train only had coffee 6a-11a)...

The concept of Iowa Pacific providing dining car service is thinking outside the box, but Amtrak axing diner and contracting food service out might violate OBS union rules? Thoughts?

Thanks, good to know!

Thinking of doing my first points run during double days. Thinking of KCY-LEE, LEE-KCY, KCY-LEE, LEE-KCY. All in one day. Book as 4 one way tickets, would earn 400 TQP's and 400 for double days. My out of pocket cost with AAA discount would be $32.40. Am I doing this correctly? Is that a...

No, not suggesting bi-level baggage, just commented on shape of car. They appear to flare outward, maybe not the best explination. From a photogenic view, a shining ribbon of steel going down the track would have a vll car which may stand out as different. But I agree, inside, where I send my...

Just checking, TQPs are earned only on travel (not purchased points). I'm reading Amtrak's definition: "are earned by traveling on Amtrak and during special promotions". My recently earned Double points do not show as TQPs. I did received my TQPs for my travel. Is this correct?

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Also sign up for fare watch. It will send you an email when there is a change in the fare price. I recently upgraded from roomette to a bedroom. First time in bedroom. Great space in daytime configuration. Very limited floor space with bed made. Loved private bath. While in-route on my...

Great work Peter! At some point everything will match, I guess what stands out to me is the shape of the car compared to others. How will new baggage car look with Superliner cars?

Just arrived this morning on CONO, stored my bags in Met. lounge. Leaving on SWC later today.

Thanks to Amsnag, I just modified my multi-city trip, upgraded from roomette on CONO to bedroom and received a $95 eVoucher!

How long does it take for shopping points to post? I shopped through the shopping portal with Sherrie's Berries for Valentines day. Nothing had posted yet.