Two weeks ago on the CZ, the conductor started a waiting list for the SSL when we left Denver. He seemed very vigilant in enforcing the two hour limit and calling people by number from the waiting list as time went by. Our train was very full until Glenwood Springs where a lot of daytrippers...
In addition to my question above: If I do miss my connection and have to wait until the next day for the CONO, since I am booked for a bedroom, how strong would the chances be that there would be a bedroom available on the next day's train? Any opinions?
I am taking the SWC from Lamy to Chicago on August 1st and connecting to the CONO. Usually there's almost a five-hour layover but, with the current conditions, my question is if I should check my bag through to New Orleans in Lamy or carry it on with me. If my connection is Chicago is...