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I got a roomette from Grand Junction CO. { GJT } for about $175. That will include 6 meals for the two of you and a shower. GJT is a smoke stop so you would have time to move. If you put together $10 a week until you leave it will make your trip much more enjoyable. Also look into a roomette for...

If you want to continue using your segments for big miles you can buy short bus or train rides for cash. My last rail pass I bought MKE-CHI $20 and FNO-SLO $16

The 15 day railpass is 8 segments for $450.00. That would cover your trip time and price wise

3/16 the EB was boarded and the train held for almost an hour in Spokane East bound. The next night we were boarded after midnight and Border Patrol was running through the cars. West bound on the CZ two weeks earlier we were boarded by Fed drug agents in Reno and they did what they called...

You might look into a roomette from Denver to Cresent city IA. That would be all of your night time hours and includes dinner and breakfast There was a student on my trip on the CZ that had made many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for his trip. Bring many of your favorite snacks and drinks...

I have just finished my first LD ride out west and after driving 2 lifetimes of miles I know I will travel rail again. I have friends and relatives on most every route from Chi East I have to hear about the cardinal and the silver routes South and all other suggestions east. Ideas of viewing...

D A I was sitting with Amish that I met on the CZ wb and we met again on the EB e bound 11 days later. How much fun was that! I'm sending them pics. They have no way of looking at schedules. Very nice family

I had mentioned that there was an attendant let go for budget cuts on a full train and I believe no one was told to fill in the void for 2 days. This had nothing to do with anyone but management and people that feel overworked and maybe need a break from the public

Nice post DP, I was just on the EB East bound and we were about 6 hours late to Wisconsin. I had been sitting all day with a couple that had a connection in CHI with a 6 hour window. They were anxious to make this because of a very sick grand child and a wedding. If you are stuck in traffic it...

Thanks Alice I'm back in. There was a lady that felt as I did and was going to write letters. She tried to get a roomette and the conductor told her if she bought this from him it would be the most expensive so she called 800-usa-rail. The room was still out of her comfort zone and she stayed...

If you go alone again you won't sleep together for more than 6 nights

I'll be passing through LAX both north to south and south to north on the PS and because of posts like this I have changed my ticket to wait a couple hours in LAX to see this station and continue north on the CS. I'm really looking forward to seeing the art work and feeling the updated age

BCL, Great photo. That conset should run all over the county like the OM mobile

MT, I've decided to do just that. It would be a mess to change my plans now because this is on a rail pass and I have all the big segments already. I've always wanted to take the EB and you have talked me back into it. I am retired and maybe my wife will miss me enough to take the drive whenever?

I have a ticket for the whole run in a couple weeks. Am I wrong to think if the percentage of freight derailments is way up that it's only a matter of time before a passenger train hurts a lot of people What are the consequences for such an event? Just the thought of being in coach for 16...

Thanks Alice, My hotel is only a few blocks there. I'm more worried about being harassed or robbed because I'll have a big backpack. That would put a damper on my vacation. I'll grab a cab. I will be taking the caltrain downtown the next day. It looks like a great station to explore from.

Those two probably had nothing to do with Amtrak but stations attract people that may be looking for a hand out. I'll be in two stations after dark soon and my hotels there are about a half mile away SLO and SJC. I had planned to walk so after reading this maybe I should take a cab? I grew up...

This entire tread is moderation and I have to admit that there have been scents that have caught my attention.

I think as soon as you show your ID there is some sort of background check even at this level of transportation. These guys were carrying 13 lbs. of illegal drugs. Like the guy with the cast there are some lights that go on in any station or airport. I'd like to comment on Sarah Z comment on...

that's as much fun as riding a bike for the first time Thanks