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On Thursday we boarded the #97 at NYP. The train pulled out of the station on time!. Every single station we stopped at, we were early. Our train attendant southbound was Alan, who was very informative and pleasant. He let us know before hand what stations were coming up next. The dining...

For three days in a row, the Silver Meteor out of NYP has been quite late arriving in WPB. What causes the train to be 126 minutes, 160 minutes and 223 minutes late??? :o Have there been any accidents, derailments or broken rails? Is there track work being done? Our last experience...

While watching several Amtrak Silver Meteor videos on You Tube, I noticed on some of the down south country RR crossings, that the gates appeared to lower just prior to the trains approach. With the trains traveling at top speeds, is there a rule/law as to how much time/distance before the...

The WPB to NYP #98 Silver Meteor that arrives NYP at 11:32 A.M., is this the same train that departs NYP to WPB later in the day at 3:15 P.M.? Or, do they have a completely different train at 3:15 P.M.?

On the way into NYP on Nov 18th, we heard that Amtrak wasn't running in or out of NYP due to wires down on the Jersey side. The was just the beginning of a very LONG trip! Once everyone was given the OK to board, we were on our way. Our sleeper attendant was Vic in the Colonial View. He...

I usually check on Amtrak On Time Performance (NYP-WPB) each day to see how close to the scheduled time it arrives. When not finding it the usual way, I checked the Amtrak website. The Silver Meteor #97 due into WPB at 4:54 PM is being a given "estimated" arrival time 10:53 PM. Does anyone...

In the dining car, is it correct that we are to sit side by side and not across from each other? We'll be traveling with sleeper accommodations which includes meals. Are the "on the side" breakfast sausage and desserts included or do we pay for them separately? What is the customary tip for...

On the Amtrak website, the Viewliner bedroom lists a sink/vanity/shower etc, but does not make mention of any mirrors. Are there any? :huh:

When I first asked about the consist for the Silver Meteor 97/98, you were all very helpful. Alan had mentioned the NYP to MIA consist ran with two Genesis P42's. After my husband viewed many Amtrak photos online, he noticed that Amtrak uses two diesels on alot of the consists. His question...

After I purchased our sleeper accommodation tickets online in July, I noticed on Amtrak's website their AGR card and signed up. I received the member packet and card today. Can I start earning points with my recently purchased tickets for our LD trip or do I only earn points the next time I...

Who sits with the Engineer at the head of the train? I've checked the Internet and have come up with the term "Fireman", but no description as to what his/her duties are. On our 25+ hour trip from NYP to WPB, how many times will we change Engineers? Are they only allowed 8 hour shifts...

The Silver Meteor running from NYP to WPB, are there any MPH restrictions along this route? Our neighbor says these trains run in excess of over 100 mph on open stretches. I've tried doing a search on the Internet and everything I read states 79 mph.

We are traveling via Amtrak from NYP to WPB in November. My husband wants to know what the typical Silver Meteor to Florida consists of and which of Amtrak's engines is used. Also, how long is the stop in Washington, DC? The schedule shows a departure time, but not the arrival. Thanks for...