Recent content by timjimbob

We enjoy watching the scenery. That rules out Dec, Jan and Feb. Except trips to Chicago and seeing Christmas lights along the rails.

Just road that route 2 weeks ago. What caught my eye was a lot of railroad tyes being replaced in that area of Montana.

Seems bedroom widows are positioned for the best view. Even numbered Roommates are on bedroom side. So pick a roomette that are even numbered which is same as bedroom side.

Was told bedroom cars are oriented to face the scenic views, such as the ride from la to sf. The roomettes are numbered with even numbers the same side as bedrooms. So, the the best views from roomettes are the even numbers. Bedroom A is a foot smaller then b,c,d,e between chair and bathroom...

dallas to LA on the 23rd. I think there are five bedrooms and going to be busy that day. Agent checked and I believe her. Amtrak Vacation is not Amtrak....I did not know.

I planned an Amtrak vacation well before the rail portion could be booked. I received our room assignment and saw that we were placed in the smaller, "a" bedroom. I was told by the amtrak vacation agent that the room couldn't be swapped because all rooms were already filled. Then I was told...

You consider a travel agent. Mine specializes in Amtrak trips

Friends have never been on the train and were interested into what the sleeper looked like. No hot swapping or partying.

Is a passenger, not listed as a bedroom ticket holder, allowed to be escorted back to the bedroom. We will be travelling on the same train with a couple of coach passengers and I would like to have them visit our room for an hour.