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  1. Jet Peddler

    Handheld railroad scanner - recommendations?

    Looking to buy a handheld railroad scanner to take on Amtrak trips. Looking for something of decent quality but don't want overkill or something that will break the bank. Any thoughts, experience or recommendations on which ones to look at? Thanks!
  2. Jet Peddler

    Taking 15-day Amtrak trip - Need hotel recommendations

    In May, I'll be riding Amtrak for 15 days. I'll be in sleepers all the way but will be spending two nights in each of the following cities (San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, New Orleans), and will need hotels close to the Amtrak station in each. Want something decent but affordable. Clean, safe...
  3. Jet Peddler

    Texas Eagle Dining Car - Chatting with long-time server - video

    Made this video on the Texas Eagle from Chicago to San Antonio last year. Our dining car server was wonderful and one of the highlights of the trip. He had a lot of entertaining stories, wish I would have gotten more of them. Nothing exciting here, but hope you enjoy it.
  4. Jet Peddler

    Amtrak Rail Pass - Planning the great adventure - advice and questions

    I'm strongly considering buying either a 8-segment over 15 day, or a 12-segment over 30 day pass and taking the following route: San Antonio to LA LA to Chicago Chicago to SF SF to San Diego San Diego to Seattle Seattle to Chicago Chicago to San Antonio. If purchased ahead of time and...
  5. Jet Peddler

    Texas Eagle - Longview Depot stop and station tour

    Just a five minute stop in Longview. Got as much video as I could. Thought you all might enjoy seeing.
  6. Jet Peddler

    Amtrak Texas Eagle - Fort Worth stop and station tour - video

    A little video tour I put together from a recent trip on the Amtrak Texas Eagle that took me through Fort Worth. Thought you guys might like it. JP
  7. Jet Peddler

    Overnight from San Antonio to Houston & return (where to stay)?

    I'd like to ride Amtrak from San Antonio to Houston and back in the next month or so. Problem is I have to spend the night in Houston as the train doesn't go back and forth in the same day. Any advice on where to stay and what to do inexpensively while there? Anything of interest around the...
  8. Jet Peddler

    Texas Eagle Lounge / Cafe' Car - video tour

    Another video from my recent Chicago to San Antonio Amtrak Texas Eagle trip. This one features the Lounge / Cafe' car.
  9. Jet Peddler

    Texas Eagle Dining Car - video of my experience

    Hi all! Amtrak newbie here. Took my first ever trip on Amtrak from DC to San Antonio this May. I found the food and dining car to be fantastic on both trains I rode during my journey. I made a short video of my experience. Thought you all might enjoy it. Looking forward to enjoying this forum!
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