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I have used them and have never had to wait in line. I found them very clean overall, but always wore shower shoes anyway. There are no time limits or anything, just take you time. Most importantly, be aware the train moves and you need to have a solid footing.

I used the Club Acela last July and left my luggage there at 11:30 AM, had lunch at Johnny Rockets in Union Station. I layered toured the Postal Museum and a few stores and arrived back at the lounge around 3. The bags were there just where I had left them and everything was fine. I boarded...

I believe there were only three.

One year ago in April/May, I rode the SWC and the Capitol Limited both ways. I found the trains to be over half way full and mostly full of people with no small kids. I also noticed many people were more relaxed the Sightseer Lounges were about two thirds full. Last July, I rode the Capitol...

When you arrive in DC, ride the Circulator Bus that circle the Smithsonian museums and the national monuments. It's $1 per ride or free within 2 hours if you choose to make multiple stops. A SmartTrip card is useful for everyone. http://nationalmall.dccirculator.com/ The Metro is fairly safe...

I am going to start off this post by saying that everything started off crazy from the get go and went smooth sailing, for the most part, from there. I was not originally going to take this trip, but my employer shut down the plant for the first two weeks in July and so I got to thinking about...

I will have to take note of the free lunch as I will be on a layover on July 14.

Last year, I was on the westbound Capitol Limited somewhere in Indiana when it started storming and continued all the way to Chicago. I could barely see very far out the windows, but the train continued at regular speeds all the way.

I am going to be there next month. Is the circulator bus worth the money?

1. There could be a multitude of scenarios that would make a train late (freight congestion, track work, accidents, mechanical breakdowns, weather). If you booked a a trip that involved a connection of 90 minutes or more between trains, Amtrak will guarantee it. If the Capitol Limited is late...

Which route has the most number of stops? Excluding the Auto Train, which route has the least number of stops?

I want to thank everyone for the replies. I will definitely order the crab cakes and the chocolate mousse. I am on a diet, but I can't resist while I'm traveling on a train.

I know this topic has been beaten to death at times, but I need to ask some things. I arrive in Chicago on the Capitol Limited on July 14 and depart that afternoon on the Southwest Chief. Assuming the Cap is on time or close to it I am going to the Sky Deck in the Willis Tower. How long are...

I know that the Amtrak's menu items have been out for some time and It has been over a year since my last Amtrak adventure. I see some new items on the menu for the Capitol Limited and the Southwest Chief that look good, so I was wondering how they taste. What are your opinions on the crab...

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I will keep them in mind. afigg, Thank you so much for the heads up regarding the Metro disruptions. I will download the app and use it with diligence when I'm there.