Recent content by Sparky

>>Then Portland to Seattle and spend the night. Seattle to Whitefish, spend a couple of nights. Whitefish to Williston (if my son will be there we'll visit) Williston to Chicago. << Take the ferry to Bremerton (it's about 8 blocks downhill to the ferry) rather than spending the night in Seattle...

>>It's funny how the pasta and meatballs started as the kids' meal, but is the one that most complain about the least. I noted on the latest menu that it's now included with the others (not specifically called kids'). << If you ask for two heated rolls with that, you can make two small passable...

>>Why do you believe Bedroom D is the best bedroom? << B,C,D,E are the same size. It depends on which end is facing forward, but more often than not, D has the bench seating facing the same way the train is going, which matters to some. E is nice, too, but it's closest to the upstairs...

>>Last time I checked the "coffee" in the dining car was Douwe Egberts syrup like you'd find in a retirement home. Very consistent but nothing fresh about it. Has that changed? << Have never seen the syrup used. It's freshly brewed. The nice thing about sleepers getting dining room coffee is...

>>Upgrade the technology so passengers can choose and pay for seating / rooms / online... just like the airlines. << Not possible. The reason is that not all cars stop at each station (IOW, the doors don't all open at each stop -- doing so would add considerable time to the route, and...

Computerize all the OBS systems. The conductors have handheld devices for scanning tickets, why not issue similar tech to the OBS staff that works with a localized mesh network on the train? From the call button on up. Develop a better service culture with OBS. Hold OBS accountable using the...