Recent content by Rob_C

Hi, apologies if this has been asked, I searched and didn't find an answer. I have a lot of AGR points built up that I would like to use for gifts of travel this holiday season for friends and family. On the website I see you can transfer points to others with AGR for pretty steep dollars...

Hi all. Been a while since cross-countrying via Amtrak and planning a rail trip. I didn't realize it would be quite so challenging to get to Montreal (Quebec City actually) from the west coast! Since the demise of the International from Chicago to Toronto what are the options for getting from...

Thanks, Jim! That's great news, as I'd much rather travel in the spring than the fall. But we may do one of each depending on what we can do. Rob

Hey all, I apologize, I've been reading this thread for about an hour and didn't find an answer so I will just ask. It looks like I will just use up my AGR points under the old system and not get the new card. I have enough points under the old system for a couple of nice trips. I understand...

Thanks for the feedback! Guess we will try Bruce's idea first in case we are early. Glad to know there will still be cabs. I did look into Uber butnot sure how reliable to cell service will be on the bus ride to set that up an hour or so before arrival. The alternative was parking the car at...

Hi all, Will be arrive very late into LA from the San Joaquin bus at 12:30am on a Monday and realizing public transit has shut down, does anyone have any experience getting a cab out front of the station in the wee hours? Should we call ahead to a cab company while on the bus? Other options...

Hey all. Hoping to visit NOL in mid-March and the prices are pretty sky-high, even after Mardi-Gras. Specifically mid-week 9-14. Tried hotwire, Priceline, Kayak, etc. Seems like the west bank across the river from the french quarter has some of the best prices, but how accessible is it to...

I hope this is testing the waters for use of the CCC on all SAN-SLO trains. (and maybe a few SAN-SBA if there are enough cars). That would be a terrific re-purposing of the maligned original plan for these cars. Heck, the San Joaquin used to have table service in it's "diners" with one server...

My votes for the Alstom Duplex. (and yes they fit into NYP). Here's video of one done up in the California Scheme: Okay, I guess I'm biased towards this design!

Oh man!! Anyone know if 14 is doing it NB? Still time to catch it in Sacramento using the San Joaquin!!

I have been up the stairs just around the corner from the Amtrak ticketing area (which leads to more offices and a parking lot above the ticketing area) and that is most certainly where it will be. It is not hard at all to backtrack a few paces and cross around the ticket counter area to get to...

The cheesecake sounds good actually. I like more crust than cream cheese anyway. Not a savory fan anyway. I'm a carbivore! As to the french toast, the way people are describing it is the way it has been every time I've had it for the last 8 years! Horrible. Amtrak's breakfast has always...

Neat! Figure this is as good a place as any. I just finished my model of the California HSR. Video below. Enjoy! Rob

As someone who has flown first class to London on an employee pass, I can attest the suit and tie stayed on the whole flight. But knowing our legal system, these bozos will probably get a big settlement. *sigh*

Wow. Good on Rotem. It did what it was supposed to do. As advertised.