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    Crescent discussion

    It was good. We arrived on time to Baltimore. It's not a very scenic route, mostly woods. The ride is pretty rough at times. We learned we could get off at BWI airport, instead of going on into Penn Station. We were picking up our rental car at BWI. For some reason, we couldn't start at...
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    Train 20 Crescent north/eastbound meals

    We just returned from this round trip, except we drove to Picayune, MS to board to avoid spending the night in NOL. We boarded at 10:37 am. We had Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch . We got off in Baltimore. Coming back we had dinner, breakfast, lunch and dinner . The Flex meals aren't too...
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    Coast Starlight or Sunset Limited for our next trip?

    We've traveled both routes several times. The Coast Starlight is much more scenic.
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    Crescent discussion

    We just returned from a round trip on the Crescent to Baltimore. We live in Lake Charles, LA and have always rode the Sunset LTD to NOL, spent the night, then caught the Crescent. We really didn't want to do that again, so we drove to Picayune, MS to catch the train. The drive took the same...
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    Leftover points

    Sadly, my husband and I are no longer able to travel due to health issues. I still have 22,000 points. Any suggestions on how I can use these points? I know we can use them for restaurants , gift cards, etc., but they're worth so little, I hesitate to do so. I would like to take all of my...
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    Crescent alternative to NOL; roomette questions

    Thank you all for your advice. We are trying to avoid spending the night in New Orleans, as we have some bad experiences there. Also, it would add 2 days to our trip. It looks like New Orleans is the only place with secured parking, so I guess we will drive there. We don't check our bags and...
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    Crescent alternative to NOL; roomette questions

    We live in Lake Charles, LA. We're planning a trip to New York on the Crescent. We really don't want to spend the night in NOL, so we're thinking about driving to catch the Crescent in MS. Any suggestions on doing this and where to leave our car for a week. Also, does the Crescent roomette...
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    Trip from LCH to Lax (Sunset limited) Sept 8?

    Does anyone have any idea when or where we will be able to catch our train? I know that SAS is the beginning/end for SL for now. We can't drive to San Antonio. Will we be charged the 25% cancellation fee if we cancel now? Thank you.
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    Most scenic Eastern rides-end of Nov.

    We're trying to decide which Eastern trains to ride Nov. 22-30. We have no specific destination (maybe WAS or NYP). We just like to ride and see the scenery. We are seniors. We will depart from LCH. It would be nice to see some Christmas decor and snow. Thank you.
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    Cardinal and Ark Encounter

    The Ark Encounter is in Williamstown, KY, about 40 miles south of CIN.
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    Cardinal and Ark Encounter

    Any suggestions on getting to the Ark Encounter if we ride the Cardinal? I assume we should detrain at Cininnati. We don't like to rent a car. Thank you.
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    Best routes to see Fall foliage-Eastern U.S.?

    Thank you all for your advice.
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    Best routes to see Fall foliage-Eastern U.S.?

    I am revising my earlier post to include all of the Eastern (including the Northeast) trains. Thank you.
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    Best routes to see Fall foliage-Eastern U.S.?

    Would it be worth it to go farther North. If so, when? Thank you.
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    Best routes to see Fall foliage-Eastern U.S.?

    Which are the best routes in October/November to see fall foliage? Cardinal, Capitol Ltd., Pennsylvanian, Crescent, Palmetto, or Silver Star/Meteor? We live in Louisiana. We have 1 week to travel. Thank you.
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    Maricopa to Williams, AZ

    If I get off the Sunset Limited West at Maricopa, how can I get to Williams to see the Grand Canyon? Thank you.
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    NOL, Greensboro, Wilson, SAV, WAS

    This is my itinerary: NOL to GRO (Crescent)  12-31-18 supposed to arrive GRO  1-1-19  at 3:37 am;     GRO to WLN (Carolinian) 1-1-19 depart GRO 8:24 am, arrive WLN 1-1-19  11:14 am;                WLN to SAV (Palmetto) depart 1-1-19   2:47 pm, arrive SAV 9:04 pm 1-1-19.  Then SAV to WAS and WAS...
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    NOL, Greensboro, Wilson, SAV, WAS

    Thank you all for your advice.  I have tried twice, but the agents won't change my reservation.  We're retired and have ridden Amtrak many times, so we will manage whatever happens.  I've learned to always have a back-up plan! Last January we were stuck in the Oregon mountains/forest for 17...
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    NOL, Greensboro, Wilson, SAV, WAS

    When I spoke to an Amtrak agent, he would not change my ticket.  He said it was a guaranteed connection, so if it was late, either the train to WLN would wait or I would be bussed.  We'll see.
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