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    Canadian Circle Trip: VIA and Amtrak

    29th from Vancouver to Toronto. Riding the Empire Builder to Seattle, Cascades to Vancouver.
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    Canadian Circle Trip: VIA and Amtrak

    I am riding this train in April, prestige class and cannot wait! Bucket list trip! Thanks for posting!
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    Food delivery on Coast Starlight LAX to SEA

    We had food delivered on a lot of routes while on a circle trip a couple years back during flexible dining. I worked directly with directly managers and chefs, ensuring payment and gratuity, to make it happen, and planned it before we even left home. One Chef in Glenwood Springs, CO hit it out...
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    Amtrak training exercise for local fire department

    On September 25, our local first responders trained on a SSL. Ironically, the train that dropped the SSL is the one that derailed, and it was at the same time this training was going on. I was the photographer for the training, which included classroom and field. Most of them had never been on a...
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    EB hits vehicle in Wisconsin

    We were in PDX sleeper #2! We sure appreciated the amazing service! :)
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    Amtrak dining and cafe service

    I've gotten delivery from Julie's Java House in Columbus Wisconsin. They don't take credit cards though, and I arranged it in advance, sending a check with generous gratuity with a phone call the morning of delivery. I just let my attendant know it was coming and he grabbed it for me. Try the...
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    City of New Orleans Jackson MS Station Food delivery?

    I've successfully had food delivered on the Empire Builder, Coast Starlight, and California Zephyr, so I know this can be done, but my question is specifically about Jackson MS station. Can anyone tell me that if, as a through passenger, can one leave the platform and enter the station to pick...
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    Roomette Table Size?

    I always bring a tablecloth, battery candles, flowers, and my own dishes. So fun!
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    Canceling and rebooking question

    Okay, thank you!
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    Canceling and rebooking question

    I did not use AGR for an upcoming trip and MAY need to reschedule. Does anyone know if I can just change the dates of travel without any monetary difference, or do I need to cancel and rebook.
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    Late Train Connections

    I did consider that, but the LSL arrives in DC in the middle of the night. We have to travel by subway or car to our final destination. While not impossible, it isn't very desirable to do late at night by myself with two kids.
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    Late Train Connections

    Capitol Limited from CHI to WAS and they are both on the same reservation. Thanks! Good to know. I was considering booking a room just in case as it sure has been running late. Today was about 6 hours late.
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    Late Train Connections

    Thank you! That provides some comfort!
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    Late Train Connections

    My girls and I are riding the Empire Builder #8 connecting in CHI to the Capitol Limited. 8 has been running late quite a bit recently. If I miss my connection, am I on my own for getting a hotel room, or does Amtrak assist with getting a room and reimbursement. I'm traveling with young people...
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