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    So I Went to an Auction Today....

    There was a good deal of Missouri Pacific timetables and other paper items. A few Santa Fe items and this patch. Is this a Missouri Pacific patch or some other railroad? ?
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    Police presence at smaller stations

    Yesterday, I stepped off at GBB (Galesburg). There were 3 police officers, who I believe we're city or county. They were eyeing everyone getting off the CZ. Once the train departed, they hung around the station for about 30 minutes. I asked the ticket agent if the police meeting the trains was...
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    Will CZ have 2 or 3 sleepers in Jan 2015?

    According to the SCA on west bound CZ this week, they will be dropping one sleeper car & one dining car attendant. I can't imagine one person waiting on both sides of the dining car.
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    "Don't Know Where I'm Goin', But I Know I'm on My

    Yes, I do know where I'm going. . . to EMY. Currently enjoying the hospitality of the Metro Lounge. It's been a couple of years since I've been on LD train, so I'm very excited. Trip report will follow.
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    302 Lincoln Service on Nov 10th - What was the delay?

    I know there is track work on the Illinois tracks. (I can see it from my house. ) On Nov 10th a delay of massive proportions occurred on 302 between SPI & BLN. I leave in a week on the CZ and I'm trying to figure out what my options are if I miss my connection in CHI. Currently, I'm scheduled...
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    3 in a Sleeper SPI-CHI?

    Planning a girl trip from SPI-CHI. One has a bad back. I thought it would be nice to get a roomette or the H room for her, in case she needs to lay down. It's only about 4 hours, so we won't be overnighting. Will this be possible? Or the family bedroom? Or should we just plan on business class...
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    Roomette St Louis to New Orleans

    I need to book a roomette from STL to NOL. Dates are very flexible, but the best I can find for the STL to CHI portion is the 322 Texas Eagle which is coach only. This is for an elderly aunt, who could probably manage riding in coach for nearly 6 hours. I'm using points for this trip so I...
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    Alton (ALN) Station Sign

    I've purchased an Amtrak sign that I believe was at the Alton Station. It is one sided, so I think it was attached to the building. It's over 7 feet long; has the older Amtrak logo (straight arrow). I've searched for photos of this sign on the station, but can't find any. If anyone has a...
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    Redundant Questions - GBB Layover

    I know some of these questions have been asked and answered before, but I can't find 'em: Galesburg layover - Assuming the CZ is on time into GBB and the weather is cooperative, what is within a few blocks of the station to help pass the time? (east & west bound CZ) I'll be traveling to/from...
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    Texas Eagle -> Coast Starlight Connection

    For my annual Turkey trip from SPI to SJC, I'd like to take the Texas Eagle connecting to the Coast Starlight. It looks like the TE has been running early into LAX, so it doesn't appear to be a problem. If TE does run late, I'm guessing I would be back to the bus, train, bus combo from LAX to...
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    Annual Turkey Trip - Part II

    11/30/10 - #14 about 20 minutes late into SJC. Paul is SCA. Helped me put luggage in room; asked if I was hungry. I went to diner while he cleaned my room. Continued to be late into OKJ & EMY. We're in EMY at 10:30pm. I'm going to bed. In Bedroom E - and I'm still riding backwards...
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    Annual Turkey Trip - Part I

    Abreviations used: SPI - Springfield, IL BLN - Bloomington/Normal, IL LS - Lincoln Service CUS - Chicago Union Station CZ - California Zephyr EB - Empire Builder SWC - Southwest Chief CS - Coast Starlight PPC - Pacific Parlor Car SCA - Sleeping Car Attendent   It was a dark & stormy...
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    I'm on the #14 Coast Starlight!!

    After 3 days of no internet, I'm sitting in PPC now. WiFi is OK. Not fast, but better than nothing. Got off the Chief this morning, had a good time. First time in bedroom - quite spacious after roomettes! Fairly uneventful trip - snow in Flagstaff, Gallup & Victorvile; good food & good OBS...
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    Food - Glorious Food!

    All this talk about new menus, which I've downloaded, made me look at my schedule for my trip. Assuming trains are on time, will breakfast be served on the SWC before arrival into LAX? And on the return trip, when I board at SJC about 8:30pm on the CS northbound, will I have time for dinner...
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    Schedule Changes

    I've had reservations for a Nov 19th trip on the SWC since mid-July. When I called to change it to the Nov 20, I was notified of an earlier departure. I've known for sometime about the earlier departure, but have never been notified by Amtrak. This is an AGR trip, so they have all my contact...
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    Crew & Accommodations Information Brochure

    I've scanned this brochure I acquired, which describes what the conductor, trainmen, attendant, steward, chef, waiter & porter do. It also describes roomette, bedroom, compartment, drawing room, bedroom suite, slumber coach, "day travel" and parlor seats. There is no date on the brochure, but...
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    Train & Pedestrian Collide in Auburn, IL 03/04/10

    Story in SPI paper Not only do I feel for the train crew, but the 19 year old who witnessed the whole thing. I can't believe the police chief said "...he was walking with his hat pulled down tight over his eyes and probably didn’t see the train." So, Chief Centko, if you can't see the train...
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    Give AGR ticket as a gift?

    Would Mr BeckysBarn will be allowed to redeem an award & not travel with me? He only travels in a vehicle where he has control, so he wouldn't travel by train (or plane for that matter). If this can be done, I'll have him sign up for the 16K Chase card and the Facebook points.
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    I Love the Fall Promo!

    My points for my trip have all posted: Bonus 4762 - Triple Points EM 1,628 Amtrak Travel: EMERYVILLE - CHICAGO 814 Bonus 91409 - Fall Dbl Points Promo 814 Bonus 4762 - Triple Points EM 200 Amtrak Travel: SPRINGFIELD - CHICAGO...
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    My Annual Fall Trip - The Return

    11/29/2009 I gave my son the choice of taking me to the California Zephyr from SJC (San Jose, CA) station at 4am or EMY (Emeryville, CA) at 9am. Guess which he preferred? :) We arrived in plenty of time at EMY. I picked up my tickets at the QT. Even though I prefer to talk to a live agent...
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