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This part copied from my post in the Amtrak Dining thread: This is my second trip on the Texas Eagle from Dallas to Chicago. My last one was end of October last year. I was dreading the flex food because what I got last year wasn’t that great. I have to say that Yvette who is running the dining...

Well I’m on the Coast Starlight headed south and we are stuck at the Santa Clara Station because we are told the Capital Corridor heading south in front of us struck a trespasser. We are told it is non fatal (we are told at this time at least) but the locomotive was damaged so we have to wait...

First leg completed, Dallas to Chicago. My first trip on Amtrak. Started off properly by departure being delayed from 340 to 505. Entirely expected lol. Dallas Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station is nothing to write home about. Too many shady characters to attempt pics or vids Though...

Im considering getting something like a GoPro Hero to record the window views. Can one even be operated that long if plugged into an outlet? I know the card is limited to 512GB max. Will it run too long and overheat as a result?

EDIT: Got my answer to the where to post question. Decided I didn't want to wait until my DC trip next April so made one that will start on Oct 28 and ends back in Dallas the following Friday. It will be a circle trip. Eagle - Dallas to Chicago Zephyr - Chicago to Emeryville Coast Starlight -...

I plan to visit DC April of next year. My head physically cant handle flying at all so im looking into Amtrak for my first time ever. How often do the fares change? Is it unwise to plan that far in advance? If I book it now it would be $1338 for roomette's roundtrip on the Texas Eagle and...