Twin Star Rocket
Service Attendant
My 1976 cross-country trip left a memorable impression. I was traveling on a 15-day USA RAILPASS. I had already reached Montreal on the MONTREALER and had spent some time in the city. For the return to NYC I chose the ADIRONDACK. It was a cold, cloudy October day. The diffuse light made the fall colors even more deep. Departure was from CP's Windsor Station. Next to CP's CANADIAN was the ADIRONDACK resplendent in all D&H passenger equipment. Beautiful train! The ride was comfortable, the crew hospitable. Great scenery too!
The dining car stands out because it was D&H equipment not a AMTRAK refurbished diner in 70s colors. Each table had a small lamp.
I wrote the D&H about the ride and received a nice letter back. I still have it.
It really was a D&H train under Amtrak contract more than an actual Amtrak-operated train.
P.S. No dome on my train though domes did operate on the ADIRONDACK back then.
The dining car stands out because it was D&H equipment not a AMTRAK refurbished diner in 70s colors. Each table had a small lamp.
I wrote the D&H about the ride and received a nice letter back. I still have it.
It really was a D&H train under Amtrak contract more than an actual Amtrak-operated train.
P.S. No dome on my train though domes did operate on the ADIRONDACK back then.