Recent content by WizardBill

Wow! In the back of the train the cars REALLY move. Our sleeper Roomette is very close to the front, so sleeping should still be good.

Is this the place in the forum to dedicate to our first trip, or should I put this thread somewhere else? (Just entered WI!)

Made it out of Chicago! Made the first stop, Glenview. Now going S-L-O-W because a broken signal. Left on time, but now going slow.

We are! Our first trip and we are taking it both directions. I should state, “Wife is Adrienne.” Now that we have that cleared up, I should take some photos of the Mattoon station, but I missed my opportunity this trip. We will be doing that on the next one. Rookie mistakes, you know…

I saw that on the map. My ticket says: 1 Roomette | Car 732 Room - 21

Great information. Yet another question: Is there any way to know if we are upstairs or downstairs?

Thank you for the information. This is information that we needed.

Thank you. My e-ticket says there is a toilet in the roomette.

I am sure if I were better at the forum I could find my answer, but, here is my question: The Empire Builder Chicago to Seattle in a Roomette, is there a toilet in the room? I have found conflicting information. I do not think it is a double decker, but I am not sure. The wife would REALLY...

Welcome, Mike. I am new here also. I was just through Boston, heading up to Presque Isle, ME back in December. I don't think I saw you, though. ;)

I am coming from Chicago to Seattle. 2:49a | 3:24a - Spokane, WA - Amtrak Station (SPK) So, you will be joining us?

Thanks! I will report during, and hopefully post videos. This Empire Builder line looks fantastic! I really hope we get a north side roomette.

Hi, I am Bill. My wife and I decided that, rather than drive everywhere, and worry about parking, etc, that it might just be quite a bit better and easier to take the Amtrak to see the beautiful countryside. So, I drive a semi, and I decided to take a trip with her to Seattle from Chicago...