Recent content by CrazyTrain

I've experienced the waiting-for-a-freight-to-move delay, but that happened at the end of the night when a freight train crossed in front of us in the suburbs of New Orleans.

Hi all! I had my second trip to Chicago on the City of New Orleans October 17-23. I rode coach this time, because I couldn't afford a roomette with all the stuff that's been going on in my life this year. Truly, riding coach wasn't as bad as I expected. I mean it was more crowded than I expected...

Thanks for asking this genny! I've been a member for a while now, but fell to lurking since my last trip. I am traveling to Chicago again next month via train, but this time didn't have the funds to purchase a room, so I'm going coach. It's just me and the thought of having to drag my luggage...

I know it's been a while since I've posted. Life has been crazy away from the internet, but a friend shared this info on Facebook this morning so I wanted to share. It appears there will be a new Amtrak line connecting New Orleans and Mobile with stops in 4 towns in Southern Mississippi...

I apologize if this isn't in the right place. My friend was on this train when this happened yesterday. Crescent from New Orleans. http://www.wdam.com/2018/12/05/teen-hit-killed-by-train-hub-city/?fbclid=IwAR3J5-m4XhLTCwZyJzQwetOAmzjyWu_efDkTBHvOWN4FSDvueLZQBr6OfTw

I haven't read through every single argument on here, so I'm just going to respond to the OP since my recent experiences were quite the opposite. I took the train to Chicago and therefore had to rely on public transportation and Uber/Lyft to get around. I used Uber to get from the train station...

All kinds of random stuff pops up on my video suggestions on YouTube and today I watched a video made by a couple in California. Apparently, there's a newly launched bus company that is a hotel on wheels. In the video it looks a bit like a tour bus, but in reality I think it's probably a bit...

I am thrilled to share that I have inspired my co-worker to take this same trip with his family. He's never been to Chicago and he said the train ride sounded like fun. :D

The only detail that I left out, really, was the fact that I got motion sick. First time on Amtrak from NOL to ATL, I got motion sick. Second trip, same route, didn't get sick. However, I did think ahead and bought some Dramamine before my trip even started, just in case. Only problem? I forgot...

Well I returned home last Wednesday afternoon, but haven't had the opportunity to sit down and share my experiences with this lovely group until now. NOL to CHI - When I arrived at the train station here in New Orleans, I thought I was late for boarding, but turned out to be the first person in...

Thanks Camissy. Which way were you traveling on the CoNO? I'll be sure to look out for Kevin and Vincent.

I will be leaving on Thursday, October 18th for my first overnight train trip to Chicago. I'm very excited about the trip and have taken into my preparations some of the suggestions that I encountered when I first joined this forum. In recent days when I have spoken to people about my pending...

Thanks. That makes complete sense.

I have the Mastercard from AGR, but I don't want to overuse it. I decided to take a look at the Points for Shopping and found a few retailers that I could use. Just after placing my first order with one of them, I received an email from Amtrak regarding pending points. I have yet to receive...

If you cannot call to complain or email to complain, how do you complain after the fact? I noticed someone else stated that they spoke with the conductor, but if you don't say anything immediately, and the first two options are out, according to your claim, does one have to write a formal letter...