Recent content by jvr2

lol, I guess I've been lucky. A large chunk of my train riding is on the NEC. Since I live in DC going north we are the originating station, so yes, I get to pick from many open choices

I tend to keep my bag with me on the train, in the above baggage compartment where I'm sitting, or I take it with me to the lounge. :) I try to travel light so it isn't too much hassle (a medium bright aqua blue duffel bag, shouldn't confused with other bags). I'm not paranoid but I would...

I'm debating bumping my coach ticket up to business class on the Crescent (DC to ATL) for next week. I know its not true business class (big leather seats), but I really really want a higher chance of not having anyone sit next to me or get some family with a screaming baby and a super hyper...

I came down from Jersey back home to DC yesterday on the Northeastern and it was late coming in to each stop, not too late into DC though, because of door malfunctioning (doors freezing?). The conductor the whole way had to keep reminding people at stops that if the door didn't open where they...

I've been procrastinating buying my travel for thanksgiving... heading from DC to ATL G.A. Been checking the website every so often for the last few weeks trying to decide what will work best for my travel plans ...train down/bus up, train both ways etc. The only requirement is that I ride the...

Hi Everyone, I've stumbled across this message board a few times when thinking about taking another journey on Amtrak and I've had fun reading lots of post on train travel. I'm not nearly as prolific a train rider as all of you from what I've read but I love riding the train and I wish I could...