Recent content by trainrider1976

We booked a trip for December! And WOW! am I glad I did. It seems to me that the prices really took off. Just a few weeks after booking, it seems like the prices doubled. At any rate, we are very much looking forward to the trip. Again, thanks to everyone for their assistance.

WOW! The information here is amazing! Thanks everyone so much!!! One final question I forgot to ask, is there an ice machine in the sleeper car, or anywhere I can get ice? One of the ice med's have to be regrigerated. The ice packs we have typically last about 6-8 hours; but, after that, we...

After taking the train every blue moon from New England to NYP, I have finally convinced the Mrs. to take an overnight trip to Florida (Boca Raton) After doing some research, it appears the Silver Meteor is 4 hours quicker than the Silver Star, and seems to be more scenic (or am I mistaken)? Due...

Just found my answer; however, it would appear the point to point transfer is not equal in the programs. *IF* I am reading this correctly, Amtrak would require 27,500 points for a Level 4 one night stay. If using the Amex card, it would appear that only 10,000 points is needed for the same room...

By reading this thread, I see that the Amex SPG can convert points to Amtrak's Guest Rewards. Is the opposite also true? For example, if someone had the AGR Chase card, could they convert that to Starwood points?

Thanks again everyone! :)

Thanks. This confirms it. I need my perscription adjusted for my glasses. :blink:

?????????????????????? Amtrak jams supplies in a roomette with the passenger and expect the passenger to sleep or stay in that condition? How is that permissable? I would not be happy with that arrangement.

Actually, I am already a rewards member; but, I have to ask the Mrs. Can't remember if she signed up. And thanks so much for replying! :)

Very insightful. Thank you so much!!!! :)

I had not heard they were moving out of Penn; but, that would be disappointing. From the Northeast, it is a great location to be dropped off, subway right there, and 1 block away from the PATH. I understand the massive congestion there; however, for the most part, I have noticed trains are...

Hello! :) I typically take the train from Providence to NYP a few times a year, and due to the experience, and now considering taking the train from Providence to HUN (Huntington, WV). At my age, it would be better for me to break it up in two days, as the schedule from Amtrak.com, would have...