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So when we got onto Amtrak rail outside of Chicago the conductor made mention of it and talked about how we'd be going 110 mph. Have they replaced the track, or do the Horizon coaches have a hard time at fast speeds? The ride was uncomfortably rough for a lot of it. Yikes! At least we're on...

Today, September 2nd, on 350 The Wolverine to Pontiac, Mi. On time departure from Union Station. No big delays out of Chicago. Windows on the train a little scratchy. Coach is stuffy and humid. Perhaps stopping for a sweat shirt at Walmart on the way to the train not necessary. I'll be posting...

Waiting in Union Station to board the 7:20 Wolverine to Pontiac. Saying mechanical problems could make it up to 2 hours late leaving Chicago. Nice to text me the delay on my phone- not!

Finally getting my train on today. Taking the Wolverine to Pontiac. The Amtrak gate agent is exasperatingly trying to get business class, seniors, military and families on the train. Leaves like 3 of us sitting here waiting to board.

Hi there. I'm Rob and I've always loved trains. Long time reader, first time poster to the AU forums here. These days the forums are mostly how I get my Amtrak fix. When I was a kid we always took the train. When I was real little we lived in Philly, and my Grandma lived in New Haven, so...