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I'm glad others have had luck speaking to an agent easily. The telephone tree does not include "speak to an agent" so I had to choose one option I thought wouldn't be automated. I did get an agent at that point who was polite and answered my question. But most cards have an option to speak to...

Looking at the "traditional" dining menu, breakfast and dinner look great. But to my mind, lunch is pretty bad. Question: two items on the so-called children's menu look better to me. Although I ..ahem.. no longer fit in the children's age range--for many a decade now--can anyone order from...

I have been using the King Street Station for years as my downtown Seattle go-to if I need a pleasant space to relax between engagements or just because I like the excitement of the place. Today, which was a very cold day for Seattle, and having missed by a minute getting my old...

When the 13 Coins was in its longtime home in the next to the Seattle Times building in the Cascade district, one of its claims to fame was being open 24/7 (in a city which normally shut down early). Those days are apparently over. For good.

82,000. The Amtrak Guest Rewards program is the best thing going (and I was unaware that it might ditch BOA, but I guess points would be grandfathered in to any new credit card). Three or four, or five or six big ticket items (not to mention dozens of smaller purchases) can get you well along...

Years ago I was "bumped" from a roomette to a bedroom on the Capitol Limited from WAS to CHI. Short as it was, I was hooked and have been saving my points to use on a two-day rail "voyage". So, having my plans finalized for this coming September, I didn't want to waste any time in reserving a...

Great 30-minute video from KING-TV 5 of part of the first run as seen from the air!

It's not only the now-single track Ruston tunnel which gums up the works on the line, but interference from freight traffic. As the bypass line is almost exclusively dedicated to passenger rail, that in itself is a benefit.

From an Amtrak Media release .

Others may know better about the ORCA card as I have been using the senior version for ten years now and haven't been following updates. That said, I have kept funds in my original, regular ORCA for use by visitors and it still shows an active status and with funds still available in the...

@ V V. Any particular reason for taking the Bremerton Ferry? Something special about Bremerton (other than if you are interested in the Navy base)? The ferry to Bainbridge Island takes less time. I ask because some like to ride the ferry for fun, not having any particular destination in mind...

Did somebody mention stilts?

So true. The last time I was in the old Union Station, which, admittedly, was many years ago, there was also a display of railroad history and memorabilia. I wonder if it's still there. Glad the Chihuly piece is still in place. Tacoma was lucky indeed that the magnificent station was saved...

And I like the flowers on the table. Bring'em back along with the china and tablecloths!

Odd. This thread had many posts through September, 2020, then went dead until yesterday. Am I missing something in between? I just saw this sample western route menu and couldn't believe my eyes. Am I simply dreaming...

True. The renovation of the main waiting room, aka the Great Hall, was beautifully executed, but stopped there. There is room even on that level for a first- and business- class lounge. I took tours when the renovation was ongoing. The former women's waiting room (I believe it is depicted in...

I'm old enough to remember the great "liners" the extinct railroads had plying the country. I never traveled on one, but vowed I would take a long distance train some day. By the time I finally did, Amtrak had arrived. I have gone cross country from coast to coast several times over the past...

You make a point and overnight suits you. But there are those who cannot afford sleeping accommodations or who can't sleep sitting or who, like me, enjoy looking out the window and watching the country pass by. For a daytime trip, no need for sleeping accommodations--and you get to sleep in a...

Izaak Walton Inn is great for a rail fan--homey, good food and right on the Highline. Only be careful when booking. I was put in a room directly over the kitchen. Loud noises emanating therefrom kept me up until the wee hours. If you stay at the inn, insist on not getting that room.

Yes, it's very sad state of affairs. We were so proud when the station was completely renovated it's very sad state of affairs. We were so proud when the station was completely renovated some years ago, returned--as if by magic--back to its former glory. We had such high hopes. But in the...