Recent content by njdon

I thought National Train Day was a great way to boost rail travel in general and Amtrak specifically. Only very narrow thinking wouldn’t see the benefit to Amtrak.

Thanks for the info.

Once saw a thunder storm with lots of lightning strikes from my roomette with the lights out. One of the greatest shows I’ve ever had.

That’s correct, a covered walkover.

I like the upper in the east(window). Indifferent in the west.

I rode the Trailways Five Star Golden Eagle Service from LA to Philly back in’62. Those amenities really made for a comfortable trip. Not as good as the train but less expensive I think.

I remember traveling north from NO to Chicago and, in the last car, and been bounced around to the extreme.

On my trips the PPC was restricted to sleeper passengers.

I think I remember an amenity kit on the Empire Builder some years ago

I've seen multiple Amtrak ads on a variety of channels here in New Jersey over at least the last week if not longer.

Thanks so much for sharing. It's interesting to see how things were and to envision future possibilities.

Having recently ridden the CONO from Trenton to Atlanta I'd have to agree with those who say the ATL station is a disgrace. Cramped and packed it provides a sorry beginning or ending of an Amtrak trip.

Great pics Mr. FSS. Thanks for sharing, they really capture the era.

I rode the Cascade from Vancouver to Seattle in business class last month. At the border the agents came on board, asked for our passports and declarations then quickly passed to the next car. No one was asked to disembark, etc., and it was over for our car in five minutes and for the train in...

Thanks for the head's up on this service. I just scored a single bedroom on June 26 from New Orleans to Chicago for $198. I can't wait!