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Decided to make a new post for you Alan.. How nice your Birthday is the 24th? Or am I wrong? lol If it is.. Happy Belated Birthday and that must mean that we are both Capricorns.. that's why we get along on the board lol :D My birthday was on the 27th.. yep getting old.. the BIG 22 lol. Also...

No Anthony.. don't say a hotel! lol I just hope that I catch my train on time, especially the Southwest Chief.. that's a great train! Not that Lake Shore Limited is bad, because that train is good as well. See the Capitol Limited was running late, so that made my train run late, but I'm not...

Well if you ask me, the speed seem more like 10 mph around the mountains and curves.. which is good! But between Albany and Boston, since I was just on the train through there.. I say around 80mph.. maybe! But yeah ask the professionals on the board, as I'm not too sure :)

Hi everyone.. I'm not back home yet, but I am in Boston! Nice trip it was :) I really liked it, but the Lake Shore Limited was late by 6 hours, but it was still a good trip! I have a question though... if the Lake Shore Limited is late going back to Chicago, when I leave Boston and I miss...

So it's safe then? I have 3 hours before leaving :D

How does that work Battalion? What do you mean he puts sand down..like at every train stop? Alan..ice has to mean something! How can the train travel if there is ice or the tracks freeze? What about hard rain and storms? What safety measures are there for things like that?

Ok so the tracks don't freeze up and no slips..how about the ice on bridges? Another question unrelated and about the luggage thing.. how much does it cost to check in luggage and is it a hassle? If you bring luggage on, do you just carry it to your seat or is there another place for it on your...

Ok tonight is the night, but I still have a question or two.. OK since I'm going east and it is probably snowing.. how is the train when it comes to snow, ice and storms? Is it still safe in weather like that or even rain? And does the track and bridges hold up in weather like that? Thanks :D

Thanks you guys :D Ok so do I just leave the tip on the table or give it to the waiter/waitress?

Ok when they add on cars for the Boston/Ny part of the train, ok everyone gets off the train or how does that work? Oh and how will they let us know what number train to get back on, so that we go to the right state?

Ok I'm leaving on Wednesday and I wanted to know, for luggage, can a huge square luggage fit? You know the kind you would take on a plane or would I have to bring one of those little luggage bags on rollers? Also how many times can I go back and forth to my luggage to get things, like my...

Don't mean to intrude on your post Warbonnet, but I have a few questions about tipping myself.... Ok who do you tip? Like is it the coach attendent or the waiters/waitresses at meal times? Or would I need to tip both? Also is it everytime I eat or what? I'm lost :blink:

Thank you Alan :)

Ok thanks everyone :) Boyce I am going :)

Ok so my tickets arrived today by Fedex and I got reserved coach... now I have another question about my seats. Ok I looked but didn't see any assigned seats, now I was going to look again, but thought to ask you guys. Are there assigned seating on a train or do you pick your own seats? Since...

Thanks all who answered my question :D Viewliner..how much more will that be? Alan..right after lunch? Wouldn't that be just as bad because people usually use the restroom in public places, like at least 10 minutes after they have eaten? Also I get up pretty early naturally, so you think if...

Ok I know that coach doesn't have use of showers, but can you at least wash up or freshen up..at least enough to change clothes? I know like at Target or Walmart, they have body towelettes and facial towelettes that you can use, but I'm not sure if that's appropriate, as I know that you can't...

That I will do Tp :D

Thanks guys...well my phone is a trak phone, so I will have to use a calling card, so as long as I don't run out of minutes, it should be fine! Oh but of course Battalion and Alan, I will definitely be courteous of others. Probably be talking during the day mostly considering I probably would...

Hey everyone Question about cell phones...Can I bring my cell phone on my trip ( yes I officially brought my tickets..be proud, be proud hehehe)? Because you know with planes, you have to turn them off, before you take off and I think before you land, so is it a problem for the train as well...