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I carry a pack of Clorox wipes with me in my carryon just in case I ever need to “sit there” in an airport or public bathroom as well. “If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be a sweetie and wipe the seatie!”

You know, someone really trashed one of the Keystone bathrooms when I rode this evening!! The commode was plugged up and there were paper towels all over the floor!! For crying out loud!

When I travel in a Bedroom, I always take a pack of Clorox wipes with me just in case I “miss the mark.” I try to avoid using public toilets in airports and big-city train stations whenever possible. When I would ride the Keystones to NYP to visit my cousin, I’d wait until I was on the train to...

They do have signs in the Coach bathrooms that say “Please be considerate of the next passenger and clean up. This is YOUR restroom. Please help keep it clean!” And also “Do not throw trash in toilet!”

I always thought the Coaches had an Attendant or 2 that would be tasked with keeping the bathrooms stocked and clean.

I just came off riding Silver Star 91. I don’t know if it’s just random bad luck. But this is the 2nd time in a row that I have taken this train and there have been people “trashing” the coach restrooms. On this trip, the Conductor came over the intercom and sounded P.O’d: “People are clogging...

I have to say that after riding in the Accessible Bedroom for 22 hours, it really came in handy for me. I have bad sciatica due to my bad back and having the walk-in shower with bench was very nice. I have a walk-in shower at home with a bench. Also, the wide lower bunk sat up higher; it is...

I’m a gentleman. I wanted to give those with legitimate mobility issues (wheelchairs, legally blind) the chance first. When I saw on Amtrak.com the room was available for anyone, I made the move and the call. I wanted to be fair.

I see we’re talking about rollators. I use one occasionally myself, as I can’t walk far without pain due to sciatica. I also can’t stand for more than 15 minutes at times.

I’m going to Florida soon on the Star. I am legitimately disabled, having had 4 lumbar spine surgeries and as a result have sciatica and chronic back pain. I’m booked in the accessible bedroom in Car 9111. The agent told me this room has a shower, but I am not 100% sure. I know it has its own...

I’ve been watching freights near my home, and lately I have been seeing a lone locomotive stuck in the middle of just about every freight train. I live along NS tracks. It appears this locomotive has no engineer, but is likely remotely controlled. What is the purpose of having this locomotive...

When I took a “for the heck of it” ride on the Pennsylvanian from Pittsburgh to Elizabethtown this past summer, I was surprised at how tight Pittsburgh’s waiting area was for a big-city station. People were standing as there was no seat left. There’s just vending machines selling outdated sodas...

I’m traveling from BWI to Philadelphia on a bonus trip on Acela—my first time on the service. I’m traveling in First Class. What should I expect? I know I get access to ClubAcela at 30th Street Station while I wait to transfer to a Keystone…

I decided to book a trip on the Meteor (97) when I go down again in March. I’ll be in Car 9711 this time. I know the Meteor usually has 3 Sleepers, but I’m not sure which one(s) are the VL2… It said “Only 1 Room Left” and I scarfed it. But, does that mean price wise or did I actually scarf the...

I just arrived in Kissimmee. My ride on 91 was very nice overall. The VL2 sleeper is more comfortable than the VL1 both in terms of furnishings and ride itself. It doesn’t rock and shimmy like the VL1, which wasn’t as hard on my bad back. I had a young SCA named Monique. She was helpful. My only...

This is the consist of 91: 3 Amfleet 2 coaches, 1 Lounge, 1 Viewliner 2 Diner, 2 Viewliner 2 sleepers, and a baggage car. My sleeper car’s name is Roanoke River, and 9111 is Westfield River. The Diner is named “Montgomery.” Interestingly, I saw Silver Star 92 pull into DC just as we left. It...

No 9110! Both sleepers are VL2s

I’m onboard 91 right now. And there’s a special treat. My car is a VL2!! It’s Roanoke River. I am pleasantly surprised!

Oh Well. At least I’m in a Bedroom with my own potty and shower. I haven’t had any problems with the flex dining either. This is a free trip. My parents are coming along in May when I ride the Star. We are both in Car 9111. If that’s the VL2, then it will be very nice for my parents as I got...

On Black Friday, I was watching a couple Keystones at Lancaster, PA. One of the train sets has only 4 cars (including the cab car). Is there any reason for this? I’m assuming it’s equipment shortages. On a side note, I like the “Charging Station” inside the station. A simple wall mounted power...