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  1. Trailrider1951

    Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle discussion

    I've traveled that route many times, as I used to live near Taylor, and I used to ride Amtrak to see my son in the Seattle area. That is a guaranteed connection, and I've never had any trouble at all connecting with the northbound Coast Starlight from the westbound SSL/TE, even with the inbound...
  2. Trailrider1951

    USA Rail Pass questions

    Thanks everyone for your help. I got hold of a customer service agent at Amtrak who answered all my questions, and I'm now all set for my next adventure. The only connection I'm worried about is the one in Chicago between the arriving California Zephyr and the departing Cardinal. It's a...
  3. Trailrider1951

    USA Rail Pass questions

    I just thought of another question: what happens if one of my segments' trains is delayed. Can I re-book, or is my trip just canceled?
  4. Trailrider1951

    USA Rail Pass questions

    I've traveled Amtrak quite a bit over the years, but I've never used a USA Rail Pass until now. I purchased mine on January 18, and the receipt says it is valid until May 17. Does this mean that I need to book my trip using the pass before May 17, and travel anytime thereafter, or does it...
  5. Trailrider1951

    Hello from rainy Seattle

    Welcome, neighbor! Enjoy your access to trains here in PNW. I've taken the CS down to Los Angeles, the EB and the CZ east to Chicago, and many trips to PDX and back on the Cascades. I used to live in Texas and we only got 2 trains a day there. When I still had my job in Tukwila, I used to...
  6. Trailrider1951

    Missing a stop

    Ha! That happened to me once when I lived in Texas. I was returning to my stop in Taylor from visiting my sister near Dallas. I got on the southbound Texas Eagle at Dallas station, and I went upstairs in the car and took a seat. The conductor came by, scanned my ticket, and placed my seat...
  7. Trailrider1951

    Discussing a trip around the Western Rail Loop of the US.

    No, it isn't finished yet. The light rail now exists between Seattle and Angle Lake. The Tacoma light rail is not yet connected to parts north, and won't be for a year or two. The section from Angle Lake to Federal Way is currently under construction. The alternatives are 1: take any one of...
  8. Trailrider1951

    College Station TX

    Yes, that's the train. I was on it the spring of 1994. Bluebonnets everywhere!
  9. Trailrider1951

    College Station TX

    You know, there used to be a daytime coach class only train that ran between Houston and Dallas. I took it once out of Houston on my way to Chicago and back. This train would meet up with the Texas Eagle at early afternoon northbound, turn around and head southbound in the early evening after...
  10. Trailrider1951

    College Station TX

    I used to live near Taylor, and have traveled Amtrak out of the Taylor stop. Taylor is pretty small, and there is not much there. The "station" is a covered open pavilion with a couple of picnic tables along side the Union Pacific building. If you use google maps and plug in the address: 199...
  11. Trailrider1951

    Amtrak booking website/issues/timetables removed

    I have some copies of past schedules for some western trains, and a couple of eastern ones. Some are dated March, 2020, before the switch to three day a week train schedules. They are in pdf format. I can post them if: 1. there is interest 2. it is allowed and does not infringe on copyright...
  12. Trailrider1951

    Amtrak Cascades Delays

    I'm here in the Tacoma/Seattle area and I receive text alerts from Sound Transit regarding the Sounder commuter trains. I used to ride the Sounder 5 days a week commuting to my job, until I lost it because of the pandemic. I'm getting several alerts every day for the past week and a half, both...
  13. Trailrider1951

    Amtrak dining and cafe service

    I never got to try the mussels, so I hope they come back some day. In the meantime, here's a guy that shows you how to prepare them:
  14. Trailrider1951

    First ever Amtrak Experience

    My first Amtrak trip was in the summer of 1987. I lived in Houston TX at the time, and my new employer wanted me to take a week-long class in Chicago. I really hated flying, so I asked if I could take the train instead, as long as I traveled on my own time (weekends and vacation). They said...
  15. Trailrider1951

    Business Class on the Coast Starlight

    Thanks everyone for the info. Looks like I have a pretty good chance to get 2 BC seats to myself if my bid is accepted, but no other perks beside that and a quieter car for my overnight trip. That will be enough for the $ I offered.
  16. Trailrider1951

    Business Class on the Coast Starlight

    I am booked on the Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Tacoma in mid-June. I have put in a bid to upgrade to Business Class from my purchased Coach seat. If I do receive the upgrade, what perks go with Business Class travel, and how crowded would the car be? When I booked the travel, the...
  17. Trailrider1951

    Dinner eastbound on the Empire Builder out of PDX

    Thanks, everyone for your comments! I'm really looking forward to this trip! It's been a very hectic summer and fall, and I need to lose the phone, the car and the stinkin' TV for a couple of days. Alas, I won't be staying long, as I cannot take more time off work right now, and I will not...
  18. Trailrider1951

    Dinner eastbound on the Empire Builder out of PDX

    Thanks, oregon pioneer! Those look like excellent choices. Also, I looked a few blocks south and found this: https://www.ascendantbeer.com/lunch-dinner/ That hummus plate looks delicious!
  19. Trailrider1951

    Dinner eastbound on the Empire Builder out of PDX

    OK, thanks, Rasputin. I may just get some take-out at PDX before departure.
  20. Trailrider1951

    Dinner eastbound on the Empire Builder out of PDX

    Thanks for your help, Yarrow and AmtrakBlue. I'm particularly interested in the menu choices. I cannot find it anywhere on Amtrak's website. I prefer to eat mostly vegetarian, with seafood occasionally. No beef, pork, or chicken for me, thanks. Would I have to request a special meal?
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