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  1. National Limited

    The cramped Union Station Claytor concourse

    I was recently in Washington DC for a weekend getaway. My flight flew out of BWI. I got to union station in the pouring rain and quickly booked a train on the Amtrak app. When I got to the Claytor concourse I was surprised to see a New York Penn station size mob waiting to find the gate posting...
  2. National Limited

    How and to whom should I report a great Amtrak Employee?

    I recently too a trip on the Adirondack and had probably my best experience with a conductor I've ever had, or with an Amtrak employee in general. I've attempted to post my report of praise to Amtrak using the website (amtrak.com/employee-praise). It doesn't work with any browser on either Mac...
  3. National Limited

    Empire Connection Routing

    I recently had the opportunity to ride several Amtrak trains from NYP via the Empire Connection. I have done so on several other occasions over the past number of years. Each time I've tried to visually trace the exact routing of the trains out of or into NYP. As of yet I have failed to get my...
  4. National Limited

    New York Penn Station Empire Service Boarding

    I recently took a trip on train 69--The Adirondack from Penn Station in New York. I've ridden some Empire Service trains from Penn Station before so was familiar with the boarding procedure but for a first timer it can be a little confusing (and for someone with limited experience it can be...
  5. National Limited

    Adirondack Loading in Penn Station?

    I'm taking the Adirondack tomorrow morning from Penn Station to Ticondaroga. Is the boarding procedure and queuing the same as all the other Empire Service trains?
  6. National Limited

    Which Gate/Track for Train 233 from Penn Station?

    I've been searching the forum for the last 30 minutes and haven't found the answer to this question that I know has been asked many times before. I'm taking train 233 from Penn Station in NYC and would like to be reminded from which tracks Empire service trains leave the station. I think it is...
  7. National Limited

    Getting Tickets in the Mail

    I purchased tickets on Monday for a trip on April 29. I just realized tonight that April 29 is next week! Do you think I have enough time to get my tickets in the mail? If not, what would you suggest I do?
  8. National Limited

    Business Class on Missouri River Runner

    I've got to get a trip in within the next couple of weeks to keep my Amtrak Guest Rewards points. I'm looking at a short trip on the Missouri River Runner. Am curious to know what type of seating Business Class has (2+1 or 2+2) on the MRR and what type of car (Amfleet or Horizon).
  9. National Limited

    Club Car used in the movie "White Christmas"

    I've recently seen the motion picture "White Christmas" again (one of my favorites) and I've always wondered about the club car/sleeper used in the scene in which the song "Snow" is sung. Was the interior of the club car based on a real club car? If so, what railroad used it?
  10. National Limited

    Club Car used in the movie "White Christmas"

    One of my favorite Christmas movies is "White Christmas." It has been playing off and on on AMC the past several weeks. I've always wondered about the club/sleeper car used in the movie. Was the interior of the club car used in the scene in which the group sang "Snow" based on a real club...
  11. National Limited

    Three-Letter Code for Grand Central Terminal

    What the three-letter code was for Grand Central Terminal? Was this code used by NYC and PC or was it created for Amtrak? Where was the Amtrak baggage room?
  12. National Limited

    OBS Crew going off the clock

    I had supper this evening with a couple of friends. In the course of conversation Amtrak came up. The minute I mentioned taking the train they rolled their eyes and told me the following "never again" experience. Several years ago they took one of the Silver Service trains from Jacksonville...
  13. National Limited

    WAS--Lower Level Tracks and Canopy

    I just saw a photo of the lower level tracks of Washington, D.C. Union Station. It appears that the western-most lower level track is abandoned, the canopy partially dismantled, and the platform in general disrepair. Anyone know why?
  14. National Limited

    HHP-8's

    I saw a posting on another board regarding the aging AEM-7 fleet and their possible replacement with ALP-46A's. I actually really like the looks of the HHP-8's ( ) and wonder if there is substance to go with the style. Have they performed well? Are they reliable? Curious to learn more...
  15. National Limited

    Did the Santa Fe ever serve Santa Fe directly

    Just a question for clarification. Did the AT&SF ever actually serve Santa Fe? It seems that I remember hearing that their passenger trains only served Lamy and never went into Santa Fe. If not what was the reason for it not serving Santa Fe?
  16. National Limited

    Union Work Rules

    I have heard many comments regarding the need to change union work rules. I've never seen a list of what rules are archaic and need to be changed. In a perfect world what union work rules would change on Amtrak and why would they need to be changed?
  17. National Limited

    Pacific Parlor Cars

    Why was the decision made to put Pacific Parlor Cars on the Coast Starlight? Was there something special about this route? Why were they not offered on other routes (other than lack of availability)--why was the Coast Starlight chosen over others? So may questions . . . .
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    Retrieving Luggage in the old days

    I've checked and retrieved luggage at NYP, PHL, and WAS in addition to smaller stations. I know that WAS and PHL have carousels and NYP uses a much less convenient method. I'm curious to know how large stations in the 40's and 50's took care of returning luggage (like Kansas City, Chicago...
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    Date of Discontinuation of National Limited

    I stayed up until 2 a.m. this morning entering all my Amtrak travel and mileage information in the Excel template posted by sky12065. I made two trips on the National Limited as a child--one in 1973 and one in-1980. This shocked me because it is my understanding that the train was discontinued...
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    Confused about Sunset

    I'm confused. So many conflicting reports and discussions regarding the Sunset. Is it dead or alive?
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