Recent content by SLY

Thanks to everyone for the replies thusfar. I'm still sort of tossed up about what to do. I will be traveling alone and was figuring my stuff might be more secure downstairs (less traffic), and I've traveled upstairs so I think it'll be nice to experience both ways. I just don't want to...

I've read quite a few varying opinions on many threads here and hoped to get a few more. I was recently booked in a lower level roomette. I believe I last traveled in an upper level roommette. I know it is a matter of personal preference, but let me hear some of your pros and cons of...

Any comments about lower level vs. upper level with my room placement?

I've been booked into Room 012. I think the last time I had an upper level room, and not sure which side of the train that means I'll be on. Any comments on that position, and what is the procedure should I want an upper level room?

Nope, renting a car there and flying out a few days later. Thanks to everyone for the replies thusfar. I will probably book before this weekend.

Hi everyone, Finally getting around to taking my first long distance train trip since 2007. I've decided on the Coast Starlight. I have used the search function and read some previous trip reports. Seems like a popular route. Here's my plans: I'm planning to get a Roomette from EUG...

Thank you!!! Perfect!

Hi everyone, I'm hoping the "die hard" railfans here can help me. I recently took another successful trip and I'm working up statistics. There used to be a website (I thought) where I could calculate mileage traveled by train. I cannot locate it and seem to recall it being taken down. Is...

I figured that much :) I just didn't want to get caught and somehow screwed if I have to board at a later stop. I don't mind paying for the full fare.

I have plans to visit the NYC area in the very near future. I am planning to stop off in Newark, NJ and visit friends. I will book my travel from NWK and will go north to NHV. If for some reason we are running late and it will be easier for me to catch the same train (probably the regional)...

By "shuttle," I meant what Amtrak publishes on their reservations site. I had assumed it was a thruway service. And yes, my apologies -- the regional does run, but much later than I need.

Alan, I knew you'd be the biggest help :) I think with the rate I'm getting dropping the car off in NYC is still gonna beat the train, but I appreciate the info. The Coney Island information is most appreciated, as I don't want to get screwed missing the 8PM cutoff at Coney. Now I have to...

Hey everyone, Just planning a summer trip up to NYC and Connecticut and I've been trying to figure out the logistics of it while maintaining a reasonable budget. I've search different plans and I've decided that after receiving such good help here in the past, I will just post my travel plans...

The last two portions of our trip were on the 30 Capital Limited from CHI to WAS, and then an Acela to PHL. We had another bedroom on the 30 Train. It seemed to be a bit more updated that the Viewliner Bedroom, although it could have simply been that the Superliners were newer. We had a nice...

We drove across Louisiana, into Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri to visit my family and a friend. We would finally end up in St. Louis to catch the 22 Train to Chicago. I had been checking AmtrakDelays.com to keep up on 22's recent performance. I still set my alarm to wake up and call Julie...