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    Conductors scanning tickets with iPhone camera?

    Yes, it was a RT ticket for a sleeper. It was scanned on the first segment, but never scanned on the return segment. We returned today and when I look at my account it indicates "Upcoming Trips - Reservations will be removed five days after the end of a trip."
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    Conductors scanning tickets with iPhone camera?

    I’m on the train right now and nobody has scanned my ticket at all.
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    #48(30) joins the whack-a-vehicle party :(

    I was on a train once where a driver ran into the LAST car of the train which made absolutely no sense to me. How could the guy have not seen the whole train going by. Some people just make stupid decisions
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    How terrible is it to ride Coach with kids on long distance trains?

    My kids loved the train trips and we always went coach. The longest trip they ever took was DC to Chicago, then Chicago to San Antonio. Kids are a lot more resilient than we think. Bring food and tablets loaded with movies, get off the train at the “smoke” stops to stretch their legs. if you...
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    What does your Forum User Name mean?

    I had Bernise Mountain dogs and they have huge paws!
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    Alexandria (ALX)

    You’ll stay on the train when it pulls into Washington. You’ll stay there about 20 minutes then the next stop is Alexandria
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    Auto Train Check-in at Lorton VA Station

    It’s been years since I’ve been on autotrain but we were able to park and go inside to check in. I lived only 6 miles away. I got back in my car and went home and returned later to check the car in. I suggest you call the station and ask them what their policy is.
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    New member, soon to be first time traveler via rail

    I’ve been on several different trains that arrived late and I’ve always made my connections. A few times the train I was connecting to was held back waiting for our train to arrive. On my trip from Seattle to Chicago we were very late and we were literally sprinting from our train to the...
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    Tipping on Amtrak

    How do you tip the attendant when departing the train, do you leave it in the sleeper or give it to them when stepping off the train?
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    1st Trip questions

    Was this necessary! For god sake’s it’s her first trip and you make it sound like a trip to hell
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    Craziest Drama on Amtrak you've seen?

    I was on the auto train and right after we boarded an attractive older woman held up a bottle and said “time to party.” She had already drank the whole bottle before going to dinner and she must’ve had wine at dinner also. When she came back her husband was practically caring her and she was...
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    Amtrak Mask Mandate - Practical Discussion

    Maybe I’m ignorant but I can’t imagine anyone using a CPAP machine while in coach!
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    Why Such High Prices for The Silvers in February 2022?

    I would be one of those riders. Last time on a plane was in 1968 and I’ve never looked back!
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    Is "socially distant" seating no longer used?

    I personally would hate a middle armrest unless it could be put up. There are many times when I travel and I have the luxury of having both seats and I can stretch out on an overnight. I wouldn’t be able to do that if there was a stationary middle armrest.
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    Errors trying to use discount coupons online

    Interesting, I stopped flying in 1968 and have only used Amtrak for transportation sinse then and never heard about discount availability even though I am a rewards member. I already have two long-distance reservations in roomettes for this year and would love to get the price down a bit.
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