Recent content by lauramcconnell76

Much more calm and relaxed now, thank you and I got about 5 hours last night so I feel vaguely human. I’m on the tail end of my journey out to Minnesota and going through Montana where it’s about as visually appealing as a tabletop, but I’ve got my phone loaded with good music and I’ve got my...

Nope. I’m not good at sleeping in moving vehicles.

Never mind. Decided it against it. Thank you all for your valuable advice

Quick question for anyone who’s awake. I’m on the train and in the lounge, is it okay that I left my cPap back at my seat in coach?

One more question I thought of. How safe is it to leave your things (like iPad, etc) at your seat when you run to the bathroom or the cafe car? Or should I plan to take that stuff with me every time?

I am so excited for my trip. I don’t sleep much anyway, so I’m up late and still usually manage to be up before sunrise. I’m looking forward to getting some nice views early in the mornings. I’ll likely just stay in my seat during the day, because I’m working on a large project for a person I’m...

That’s a great idea. I will definitely do that!

Wow, thank you so much for your reply. I did think of another question regarding reading lights. I have small reading/craft light and I tend embroider until 1 or 2 am…will they allow me to use the light after lights out?

No. I didn’t know there was a student discount. My sister paid for my ticket, though, so it probably wouldn’t have applied.

Thank you everyone for all your replies!! I’m in coach, because poor college student, lol. Will I have access to my bag to change clothes in the morning? Or should I assume not?

Hi! New to the forum and to Amtrak. I’ve been lurking and learning what I can and am looking forward to my first trip next week!

Hi, everyone! I am taking a long distance trip next Friday, from Sacramento to Portland, the. Portland to Grand Forks. I have never been on an Amtrak train before and have some questions. 1.) Are small scissors allowed? I plan on embroidering to kill the time and need snips to cut thread. The...