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  1. PRae_Train

    Lake Shore Limited Trip (many questions) also food allergy questions..

    Do be aware of the track record for off-time performance, especially on your return trip. Don't expect to have a tight schedule, and you should be fine.
  2. PRae_Train

    Any brushes with greatness?

    On eastbound SWC in 2010 I had lunch with Richard Luckin, from Golden Colorado, who was on his way to meet with Amtrak honchos (in DC I think) to discuss his production of the documentary film for Amtrak's 40th anniversary. He figured it would only be a 30 minute film for PBS, because of budget...
  3. PRae_Train

    New train traveler anxiety

    I think in this case Julie's father was Hal. :P
  4. PRae_Train

    Am I sleeping in the Diner?

    Oh, the LSAs always had enough trouble keeping me out of the Diner before the 6:30 start of breakfast. What a nightmare this would be for them.
  5. PRae_Train

    Menu Recommendations on the CZ

    I always tried to have a substantial breakfast, the entree salad for lunch, and a substantial dinner. For a few months this year they canceled the entree salad, but apparently have reinstated it. The chicken at dinner is often really good, and so much, but last time may have been a lot smaller...
  6. PRae_Train

    Ensuring Quality Dining Car Service

    Request for clarification: I have seen many posts on these boards saying to contact Customer Relations instead of Customer Service for travel issues. Curious, if Customer Relations best handles such complaints, what does Customer Service do?
  7. PRae_Train

    Thanksgiving 2014 travel - open thread

    One reason may be that the tracks (and many of the trains) are a lot quieter than they were a few decades ago.
  8. PRae_Train

    "Don't Know Where I'm Goin', But I Know I'm on My

    The last two years that I happened through CHI, the Great Hall was set up for a special event and you could walk the periphery, but not hang out there.
  9. PRae_Train

    Station locations with the same name

    Clueless travelers would probably flunk a quiz as to which State the more lively of the Vegases is situated.
  10. PRae_Train

    compact amtrak vacuum cleaner

    I've also seen this, an unpowered sweeper. I have one at home that my Dad bought me about 25 years ago, a Bissell, and it is still great. Some of the newer ones are worthless IMO.
  11. PRae_Train

    Denver, CO

    Probably way too far for you, but Ouray is a magnificent place to visit. "The Little Switzerland of America" is spectacular, charming, and historic, and much of it is all about mining. I took a couple of Jeep Tours there that were hair-raising. They also rent jeeps for self-guided tours.
  12. PRae_Train

    Justification for LD trains

    I'm one of those who really can't fly cross-country because of sciatica/spinal stenosis. Just can't sit that long. A bus would be worse because it would take so much longer sitting, and though you may stop every few hours, that's not enough. I can't drive for more than 45-minutes or so for the...
  13. PRae_Train

    Amtrak On-Time performance- the real numbers

    Did I miss the bracketing of time frame for this set of statistics? Was it for a month, a season, or a year? I agree that most of us here already know that OTP especially for LD trains is awful, but without the time bracket these numbers don't mean much.
  14. PRae_Train

    Amtrak Menus

    I learned long ago that I like Denny's for breakfast, and possibly a sandwich or burger for lunch, but a serious MSG migraine told me never to get Mexican food at Denny's.
  15. PRae_Train

    Sad - Amtrak employee killed on duty Oct 29

    That is so sad. Condolences to the employee's family and all those involved. RIP. :(
  16. PRae_Train

    3 in a Sleeper SPI-CHI?

    Bingo! Though adults, Frodo and Samwise could fit.
  17. PRae_Train

    Empire Builder's Troubles continue into the Fall

    My entire first ride on the EB in late August was filled with this kind of anxiety. It really ruined the experience for me. Aside from a small note about the beauty of the Cascades, I don't remember anything about it except praying that I'd get a sleeper on 448 LSL and wondering how I would...
  18. PRae_Train

    Rough Tracks

    My notes for LSL 448 in August mention that it was a lot rougher than I had remembered from previous years, and lots rougher than the EB.
  19. PRae_Train

    Viewable Sports Stadiums while on board

    Oops, my bad memory and bad Googling. Thanks for the correction.
  20. PRae_Train

    New train traveler anxiety

    I hope you really enjoy your trip. To clarify the luggage storage at the Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago, use this for your carry-on stuff. If you have checked baggage from Kansas City to your final destination, you won't need to carry that around, as it will be transferred for you from one...
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