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I'll be traveling on the Coast Starlight, LA to SEA, on June 3rd. Is there anyway to know whether or not the PPC will be on the train and whether or not there will bustiutions(sp?) Thanks

Hello, Can anyone tell me what time sleeper passengers are allowed to board the Lake Shore Limited in Chicago. I know the scheduled departure time but seem to recall sleeper passengers are allowed to board earlier. Thanks for your help.

Am I right in thinking that the Lake Shore does not serve dinner on departure from Chicago? Thanks

I'm trying to use AGR points for a roomette on the Cardianl west bound in June (Trenton-Chicago). The system shows accommodations sold out throughout the month-I'm trying to leave on a Friday. Any suggestions on when best to check for cancellations, e.g., midnight, 0300. Does checking for...

I've booked a roomette on the Lakeshore Limited from Chicago to New York in June. Can anyone tell what meals are served on that run? As always I appreciate the assistance folks on this board provide and advently read the topics daily. Happy training.

I'm sorry for having to bring up a topic already covered in forum but quite recently there was a response posted listing software that would help in managing Amtrak as well as airtravel. The writer named products that were useful for the Iphone and on the computer. I can't seem to find it...

Hello. I've been a lurker on the forum for quite awhile. I enjoy riding trains and have really appreciated all of the insight participants provide. I just noticed mention of trip reports and I assume there is a location, which I can't find, to post them. How do I get to the appropriate place...

I'm taking the Cardinal tomorrow from TRE-Chi (I'm trying to look as experienced as other participants using these abbreviations :D ) I've heard a lot about the magnificent views of the New River Gorge area and was wondering which side of the train provides the best view. Also, is it...

I'll be taking the Cardinal from TRE to Chicago on Friday, June 5th. I've heard that using a portable GPS and a Microsoft program can help in keeping track of where the train is during the trip. Does anyone know the exact name of the Microsoft product? I was also wondering whether members of...

I hope someone will be willing to describe how 'dining lite' works on the Cardinal for sleeping car passengers. Are there set meal times or are sleeping car passenbers able to eat at anytime? Any insight would be appreciated. I'm taking the Cardinal on June 5th from Trenton, NJ to Chicago...