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    Deadly accident in India 6/2/23

    Dead now up to 120 with 800 injured.
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    Amtrak dining and cafe service

    At the top of the picture showing the menu it said "Served with a complimentary alcoholic beverage and dinner salad and rolls" Does that mean for each dinner meal one is served?
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    Empire Builder discussion

    Need to reserve hotel in September arriving Portland for connection to the EB from CS. Is there one in walking distance (a block or two} for a 93 year old in fairly good health. Is a taxi recommended? If so, which hotel? Last leg of IND to CHI to SAS to LAX to PDX to CHI to IND
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    Pets on Long Distance Trains

    Possibly therapy dogs and not service ones.
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    Freight train derailment at grade crossing

    The video above shows the moment of the crash and we see how the semi hauling a massive concrete beam couldn’t clear the tracks and got hit by a Norfolk Southern train. The 60-foot concrete barrier was transported to new construction on Apison Pike. Three locomotives and 10 boxcars derailed and...
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Did anyone get a statement or notifiction of the withdrawal from FNBO prior to the automatic payment? Capital sends me a email about amount due at the close of the statement prior to withdrawing payment.
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    Who in the world are you?

    Don't believe I wrote in this forum for new members and if I have please attribute to Senior mentality. I am 92 3/4 years, retired USAF 55+ years, IBM 35+ years and a widower for an opening start. Lived in 14 states and 28 different domiciles since getting married in 1952. Travelled Porland...
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    I set up my payments just like all my other credit cards with the site at FBNO withdrawing the payment when due. First payment has to be over the phone or check sent to them. Took about 10 minutes.
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    Empire Builder with no Sightseer Lounge

    That is ditto for me. Being 92 I don't plan to far in the future but that trip is coming up within the next few months.
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    Empire Builder with no Sightseer Lounge

    My idea of "substitute equipment" would mean with similar types as a train is configured with coach, sleeper, dining etc. Not removal of equipment. My plan to ride Chicago on the DZ to Seattle via coastal light and return to Chicago via EB is strictly a sight seeing trip that their...
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Thank you for the URL. Filled out the application for preferred card and was approved in less than 30 seconds. Card to arrive in 7 to10 days
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    Lake Shore Limited and Empire Builder from NYC to Portland with Glacier stop

    When my son 67 retires in Jan 23, We plan on taking the Empire Builder, Coast Starlight, Denver Zephyr and Cardinal from Indianapolis. He has never been on a train and my last one was in 1963. I have fond memories of Grand Central Station and the old Penn Station in the 1950's thru 1960's when...
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Would this work? my son in NC and I both apply for the new Amtrack card both apply for taking a friend then I buy a fare for him and me in a room to a first destination and he buys the return trip. He accumulates rewards +500 and I collect my 500 plus rewards. Each gets the 30000 for spending...
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Check cost? FNBO Guest Rewards Apply - LTO
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    I did re-install Firefox and that seemed to fix the problem.
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Believed the hype but did not test! Clicked on Apply and returned to page over again. When it becomes active I will post again. Yes Amtrak opens in Chinese and Google shows two Amtrak shortcuts one in Chinese. Trieds several ways but cannot get Amtrack web site in English anymore. Any...
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    I found the URL for the application for the FNBO Amtrack credit card and it can be sent in now with effective date 23 Oct 22. FNBO Guest Rewards Apply - LTO
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    I have been looking for that information for over a week. Thank you. Now to get the application when it posts.
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    Introduction

    I ran across this forum and someone mentioned "Bucket list" which got my attention since I have been interested in taking a few rail trips around the country. Haven't been on a train since 1964. Although, I have been on many, ones starting at 10 years old. Always coach: Portland, OR to...
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