Recent content by manderson

OK then, Centralia it is. Thanks!

Thinking about a day round trip before the reroute of the Cascades and Coast Starlight in December. Is there anything of interest near any of these stations to while away a few hours? I'm starting from Seattle.

The Seatac Hilton is very close to the light rail station. I felt relatively safe walking between the two in the morning dark (60'ish woman pulling a roller).

I have a Travelon wheeled underseat carryon, which is great for travelling in a roomette. It fits on the corner shelf, and because of the way it opens it stays on the shelf the entire trip. No need to take it down to remove items. In conjunction with packing envelopes for clothes, it's real...

Explains why I've been unable to book business class on the 510 for a trip in April. I assume it's running with an SSL?

I'm looking at a trip next spring, early April. Vancouver to Jasper via the Canadian, overnight in Jasper, then the Skeena to Prince Rupert. Fly back to Vancouver. I'm in Seattle, so would take the Cascades to and from Vancouver. Friday appears to be the only departure date from Vancouver...

Agree. I'm five for five the last few years, getting some crappy PPC substitute. I'm from Seattle so I'm sure I'll still ride the CS on occasion, but I don't count on having a real PPC.

I found the french dip to be adequate, but the french toast outstanding.

It also seems to depend on how new they are. I had new pillows a couple of trips ago that were actually fluffy.

Silk long underwear is great for travel. Packs down to nothing, lightweight for layering, and can be used for pj's if needed. It's very warm for its weight.

Nice post -- invigorating to start the day with a bit of late-Carlin crankiness.

It's been there for at least 1-1/2 years. I took that routing in March 2014.

Thanks for the advice, guys. Think I'll spring for BC.

I'm planning a circle trip for late september for fall foliage-- Adirondack up, ferry across lake champlain, vermonter back to ny. Any opinions on whether business class on the vermonter is worth it?

Fast moving and still uncontrolled wildfires broke out sunday in Wenatchee. All freight and passenger service is halted.