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Taking into account that seasonal and route differences are obvious and no need to light up the blow torches, there has to be some general feeling out there whether demand is higher for Roomettes or Bedrooms. With that in mind, I wonder which of the two generates more "profit" (or "less loss"...

I've noticed that Express Deals have dried up on ViaRail for 3 weeks now. Is this typical for this time of year as we approach the holiday season? Looking for late January or early February travel on the Canadian.

Background: 40's white conservative Pro-rail as both transportation and destination option married professional with discretionary income Biggest Challenges I see: 1. Lack of frequency 2. Lack of public support in most areas outside of corridors in the US mostly due to lack of exposure...

Simple question: Which existing LD route would be best for going to daily double schedule? My easy vote would be for the Coast Starlight to do just that. Empire Builder would be right behind it, but more difficult due to equipment needs. Of course, the times are not necessarily offset by 12...

At the risk of getting totally flamed, I simply am asking for my own educational purposes. Delta, United, and other airlines (and now American) have all gone into Chapter 11 to fix a myriad of financial issues (I am NOT supporting it or opposing it). I would like to know the pros and cons...

My last Amtrak trip was the Coast Starlight from LAX to PDX Jan 09 in Bedroom. Our group of 9, ages ranging from 5 to 70 decided to take a one day trip to Dallas from Marshall, Tx on the Texas Eagle as a new experience for several family members. We decided to stay the night in Marshall at a...

Don't know how successful I'll be, but I am going to try and file a trip report as the journey unfolds. First time on overnight Amtrak in 30 years. Love trains and an avid model railroader...trying to break the wife in on train travel. We are in 14300 ? Room E I like to write fully...

Arriving on 14 on a Sat. afternoon. Nearest auto rental/hotel near the station?

I'm happy to report after 25 years (I'm 39), I'm returning to an overnight Amtrak Train. My wife has never done such a thing. We have, with my parental units, Bedrooms E & D. This will be a "trial" run for perhaps some bigger efforts in the future. The wife is quite prissy, but adventurous...