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If Amtrak travel remains cashless through the summer, what is the protocol for tipping. My wife and I travel in a Roomette and always tip the Attendant (and the Dining Car staff.) We haven't travelled (but certainly looking forward to getting back on the rails.) since COVID-19 restrictions...

Taking the train from Omaha to Niagara Falls for our 40th Anniversary next summer. Some questions, how is the train service from Buffalo to Niagara Falls? Is the station in proximity to hotels? Would like to explore options for a different route to return; is it practical or even possible to...

Expecting an eight hour delay in departure of CZ from LNK. Long night in the Amshack. The delay essentially eliminates one day from our trip to California. Can I request my return on June 5th instead of June 4th? Obviously, I expect any additional expense to be picked up by Amtrak. What are my...

Have a lower level Roomette (#13) on the CZ next week...how is the view? Is it loud? Is it too late to request a change? Any advice or comments appreciated.

In-Laws leaving car at Lincoln, Nebraska Amtrak Station Friday night. Anyone know where long-term parking is? Anything about it? I know that it is all new there but that is about it. Thank you...

Taking a trip on the CZ to the Bay Area in a few days. I am sure that this has been discussed before but here are some recent books that I have read (and re-read) on the Train: "On the Road" and "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" "Following the Equator" "Last Train to Paradise" Looking...

Going on a holiday trip on the CZ from Nebraska to the Bay Area over the holidays and can't wait! I know a lot of these questions have already been asked but, 1. What is the best Roomette on the CZ West? East? 2. What are the menu changes on the CZ? 3. How much snow before we are delayed...

I saw BNSF pulling some vintage passenger cars South through Oakland, Nebraska this afternoon. Seen the "Raton Pass" and the "Stevens Pass" to name a couple. Never seen this before. What does the membership think?

Will be spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on the train. Any insight?

Wife and I will be on the California Zephyr later this month. What would you all recommend from the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Menus? As per recommendation, we were looking forward to the pancakes for breakfast but did not find them on the online menu. Always get great travel information from...

My wife and I, although California Zephyr veterans, will be in a Roomette on the CZ towards the end of the month. We will store our luggage in baggage area; however, does anyone have any suggestions regarding what to bring into the Roomette as I understand space is limited. Thank you!

Are they to the front or to the rear of the consist during the winter months? Remember, the train is the vacation.

Currently on CZ #5. Approximately 6 hours late coming in to Reno. Word on the train that there is 3 times the freight traffic ahead of us due to a pending strike (July 1st?) One of the conductors in Iowa mentioned 15 freight trains ahead of the CZ. Only thing slowing them down is a lack of...

Boarding the CZ #5 in a couple of days. It has been unusually late recently. Anyone have an explanation?

A new Amtrak Station has been opened in Lincoln, Nebraska. It has been located west of the old station and next to the new arena being constructed. Exciting news for Amtrak in Nebraska!

Will be taking the Missouri River Runner from Independence, Mo to Hermann, MO for the first time next week. How is the long-term parking at the Independence, MO Station? Any additional information regarding the trip will be appreciated. Thank you!

Been tracking the CZ for several months. I understand the difficulty crossing the Missouri River right now but it appears that Nebraska is more often than not a bottleneck for the CZ. Freight traffic? Looking forward to a trip to California this evening but concerned about the potential for...

We are departing Creston, Iowa on July 4th for a trip West to Martinez, California (and back) on the CZ. Is long-term parking available at the CRN Station? Will our vehicle be secure there for a week? Although we are frequent CZ passengers we haven't used the CRN Station before; any membership...

We will be taking the CZ to California (and back) from Iowa in a couple of weeks and would appreciate rider reports regarding the detour around Omaha from Lincoln, NE to Creston, IA. Opinions and observations of the membership are always appreciated.

I just read that a levee is being built on the BNSF (Amtrak) tracks south of Omaha. (College Baseball fans need not worry, the CWS will go on as planned!) No doubt this flood will cause hardships for many in its path and our thoughts are with them as they face the difficult situation ahead...