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Does anyone know how long before the scheduled departure from Chicago (10:30 PM) The Three Rivers usually starts boarding? Specifically, what time they usually start with the sleeper passengers? Thanks! seajay

Traveling in a sleeper is automatically designated as First Class and, beyond the type of room (standard versus deluxe), every First Class passenger is awarded pretty much the same amenities. We've discussed possibly having different types of sleeper equipment to give people some choice between...

How is the upper berth stored in a Viewliner standard bedroom? Is it folded up similar to a Superliner such that the upper set of windows would be blocked during the daytime configuration? seajay

Does anyone know what kind of equipment is used on the Illinois Zephyr between Chicago and Quincy, Illinois? What is the difference between regular coach and business class on this train in terms of amenities, seating type, etc.? Thanks! seajay

I have a quick question about usage of the Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago. I think someone mentioned this fairly recently but I can't find it. Thanks in advance for your patience. If I arrive in Chicago (e.g. aboard the westbound Three Rivers) in a sleeper (i.e. First Class) and then depart...

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I know in this forum we try mainly to deal with the current issues of passenger railroading in general and Amtrak specifically, but I'm wondering what are some of the more interesting railroad museums any of you has visited? I have been to the following: Mid-Continent Railway and Museum in...

This coming Friday evening, I will be boarding the westbound California Zephyr in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. I was at the station this past Friday to see the CZ come through. I discovered that the Mount Pleasant station is now unstaffed (yet still open) on Fridays and Saturdays. On this day, there...

Are route guides currently being provided on the California Zephyr? ALso, does anyone know why the thruway bus service from the Emeryville, CA station to the San Francisco airport was discontinued? seajay