Recent content by amatuer

I believe that Amtrak has an oppurtune time in this climate of fuel increases, the aggravation of air travel and the peoples desire to "slow down" to increase its ridership on the LD's (for whatever the reason that they travel be it family trips, leisure, enthusiasts and even business?). And I'm...

I stand corrected and humbled. Its been my experience, tho moderate, that people ride because they like LD rail travel. It isn't because they need to but want to. Thats a different and limited clientele. I didn't mean to overstate "railfan" and obviously a poor choice of words, but if LD is to...

I don't understand. Maybe it's managements position to assure failure. Why would you cut your best selling point (services) in order to survive. Let's be clear, I would venture to say that the majority of ridership on LD trains are recreational, for the love and nostalgia of "riding the rails"...

is it me or has the fares and /or the ridership increased dramatically. In Feb while scheduling my upcoming trip, there were a vey wide margin betw June/July fares vs Sept. Fares and so onand obviously alot of openings. Now as I browse a wide array of dates from this summer thru Nov., all fares...

Anyone have the most recent consist of the EB. Taking off on the 10th and wanted to get updated lineup. Thanx.

thanx eveyone

great site alan, thanks. how about the passenger stock side, front , rear profiles?

so that I can view the profiles, specs. etc. of amtraks passenger fleet and engines? Thanx

I'm in sleeper class. I've seen "recessed" mentioned before. Would I need an adapter? for a standard plug?

My wife is bringing her laptop for school work on our trip on the EB next week. Besides a surge protector, are there any other cautions I should take. I'm assuming they are standard 3 prong outlets. Anyone experience any difficulties with thier LT's and the power supply. The laptop does have...

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Was trying to put together a intinerary for a trip and was having a time trying to map it out using the cardinal EB. Perhaps my lack of exp. on Amtrak.com. Thanx in advance.

where is the marketing dept for Amtrak. For the brief time I've spent in this forum and the enthusiasm shown, you would think that they would have Amtrak (train) related gift shop and at least break even, especially in the hub of Chicago. What about in the Met Lounge. And while we are at it, any...

very good article and agree with the "comparsion" to the airlines. I dont understand the thought process of "cheapening the product" to increase usership. I'm in the construction business and see the results of a "less for more" mantra. I've run my business with the thought of giving people a...

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