Recent content by ScottishAmtrakFan

Thank you @Widfara for your informative post. I am travelling on the Cardinal later this month as part of a longer journey coast to coast from New York to Los Angeles. I am concerned to read the points you have made about being confined to your roomette as Amtrak very much promote the...

Thank you so much for the info @trimetbusfan. My mistake by referring to a dining car. I meant I hoped that as I am in a roomette being able to eat meals in the seating area of the cafe car rather than in the roomette and also being able to sit here to capture both sides to see the stunning...

Thank you @Willbridge for the insight and info into the best options if I travel on train 14 the CS. Lots of options to consider.

Thank you. Great and thank you for all the information it is much appreciated. I am looking forward to travelling on the Cardinal as part of my coast to coast trip on Amtrak. Fingers crossed meals shall be able to be taken in the dining car as well when I travel.

I am travelling on the Cardinal in November between NYC and CHI before connecting onto the SWC. On the Cardinal I have a roomette in Car 5100. Am I better to call and see if I can be changed to 5109 the Bag-Dorm car? Looking forward to my adventure on Amtrak.

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to post and share your suggestions and experiences. I have really enjoyed reading them and to be honest regardless of the train I am so looking forward to visiting the USA again and of course being back onboard Amtrak. I was...

Thank you @Lonnie for the info it is greatly appreciated. I sure am looking forward to my trip to the US and of course to get back onboard Amtrak.

Hi @Ryan thanks for the tip. Fortunately I had not made any firm plans for my onward travel from California to Texas yet so this shall enable me to make a change to SF if I take the CZ. Hi @trainnewbee thank you so much for your very nice reply. No matter which of the trains I finally end up...

Hi, thank you for the welcome and I am glad you had many rail and walking adventures in Scotland. Glad to be part of this site the knowledge and information that you all share is exceptional. Thank you.

Thank you for this Palmland, you have certainly given me food for thought here. Yes, even though I live in Glasgow only thirty minutes away we have Loch Lomond and several hills and then of course the famous West Highland Line which is known as one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world...

Hi, thanks for the info it is greatly appreciated. When I was on the Texas Eagle I was in a roomette between San Antonio and Chicago and I loved it. Whilst I did spend a lot of time in the Sightseer Lounge, I did find the roomette comfortable enough. Thank you so much, I think I shall be...

Hi and welcome to AU from someone who has also just joined. Have you created any YouTube videos of your travels on Amtrak?

I always travel with my CPAP machine and I have used it on several train journeys throughout the world including on Amtrak's Superliners. I have a power strip though and extension cord which is easy to pack into the bag and I set it up placing the CPAP machine on the step within the room. The...

Hi, I am looking for some advice please. I have a booking for the SWC in November and I managed to get a bedroom on the SWC however I wonder if I have now made a mistake and should have booked to ride the CZ? My journey starts in NYC where I shall travel on The Cardinal and connect in Chicago...

Hi, I hope that this post finds everyone well. I am very much a big rail fan and love every opportunity to travel by train. I have travelled all over Europe, Scotland, England and Ireland by train however one of my favourites has always been Amtrak from my first adventure on the Texas Eagle...