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    Are two major railroads sufficient, nationally?

    Rumors have been flying about KCS being bought out or merged for more than 50 years. Everyone thought they'd be gone by now but they're still alive and well. They would compliment any of the 6 Class I railroads and everyone has decided it's easier just to let them be. And with there massive...
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    Amtrak stations within a mile of a Casino? (w/real dice Craps)

    St. Louis has the Lumière Place Casino within walking distance and the Casino Queen is right across the river in Illinois - just a quick light rail ride away. Keep in mind Hammond Whiting while directly across from the Horseshoe doesn't currently have any Amtrak service scheduled.
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    Auto Train Consist Inquiry?

    Awesome. Thank you both for your quick replies!
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    Auto Train Consist Inquiry?

    Does anybody have a consist with line numbers for the Auto Train? I will be riding next month and am curious where in the train my 5243 sleeper will be.
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    Chicago Metropolitan Lounge for Hiawatha Departures

    Hiawatha trains do not offer business class. That's part of the reason they don't announce them in the Metropolitan Lounge.
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    New dining options (flex dining) effective October 1, 2019

    The current "Cross Country Cafe" model on the Texas Eagle is 3 employees - 1 LSA, 1 SA and a food specialist.
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    Silver Star: Pleasantly Surprised

    Does the cafe car have menu items that you don't find on the other long distance trains? I've heard it has an expanded menu because of the lack of a diner.
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    California Zephyr detour from Omaha to Chicago?

    The train currently shows as sold out from 3/26/19 thru 4/2/19. I am guessing they decided to annul the train because of the abysmal timekeeping with the reroute?
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    Consist of last Tr. 521

    I have pictures of this train I took in Corsicana. It also had a private car on the rear.
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    Business Class in the west?

    There are pros and cons with Business Class on the Lincoln Service trains. Yes you get 2-1 seating, but it is almost always sold out so you will be guaranteed to be sitting next to somebody. You get a better chance of a seat by yourself in regular coach.
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    Drugs moving by Amtrak - Southwest Chief? Texas Eagle?

    I was interviewed by DEA last year at CUS in my bedroom on my trip to visit my parents in Texas. They were pleasant enough though they glanced through my backpack. I told the officers they are checking on the wrong end of the route - people are bringing guns and drugs IN to Chicago - they don't...
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    Texas Eagle getting "Contemporary Dining?"

    See for yourself: https://www.amtrak.com/meal-choices-and-menus-at-a-glance Auto Train - 7/17 California Zephyr - 9/17 Capitol Limited - 5/18 (Contemporary Dining) Cardinal - 10/17 City of New Orleans - 10/17 Coast Starlight - 9/17 Crescent - 9/17 Empire Builder - 9/17 Lake Short...
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    Switching Locations?

    Don't forget about the Empire Builder in Spokane Washington.
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    Texas Eagle getting "Contemporary Dining?"

    New menus used to come out twice a year. The current menu has been in use since September of 2017.
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    Texas Eagle getting "Contemporary Dining?"

    It's quite interesting that your dining car staff and the one I had last month have a completely different outlook on this. I guess time will tell. I did send Amtrak a letter asking for an explanation. I will post their response if/when I get it.
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