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I did manage to take the train to the Blue Mountains out of Sydney, it was an interesting trip. I enjoyed it so much more than the park once I got there (edited to add....probably cuz I walked that horrible walk down and up the valley/mountain between the train and the park urgh). I hope I get...

Let's not forget the Ghan in Australia. I was in Adelaide a couple of years ago and wished I had the time to do it.

My Favorites: WAS - Beautiful Architecture, Ease of Connection to Metro, Services, Not to mention direct access to Acela track for boarding from the lounge. WPB - Cute Station, Lots of Family Memories from Arriving or Departing. ^_^ BOS - Similiar to WAS though on a smaller scale (wish it...

Amamba: I agree about the "club-duo" seats on Acela FC, the arrangement is very nice, especially when traveling with my partner down along the CT seacoast. My negative comments refer solely to how uncomfortable I find the FC seats....the new ones especially so. It seems they do not conform at...

If only they would replace the Acela First Class seats with those Club-Dinette Biz Seats. They are very comfortable! I get to ride them up the Hudson to the Catskills occasionally.

PRR 60: While I understand the spirit of your post, and I am not unsympathetic...... Round trip (PHL-BOS) on US Airways midweek (9/20-9/24) refundable first class fare is $1,358 per person or $2,716.00 total. That appears to be a significant fare difference. Now coach is a different matter...

Alan, You are absolutely correct, as usual, on the Dece 2000 start. Thank you for the reminder. My brain is still experiencing the effects of the Millenium Bug! I did stop by South Station for the VIP run in November and took some pictures - I was very excited at the prospects then (and I am...

Indeed! Mr Johnson runs a tight ship (First Class Feet off the First Class Seats). You would know if you had him, as he will spoil you for any other Amtrak trip. I have his biz card somewhere from way back (he ran the first Acela FC car that I took back in 1999 or 2000) but I am thinking his...

Funny or twisted...My partner definitely thinks its twisted... But I live in PVD and go to RTE or BOS....for that 750 point AGR Bonus versus the 100-something. More importantly, I find if I get on at PVD most of the great single seats :wub: are taken, and all that are left are the four...

Once again into the breach.... I am contrarian! :wacko: When I am traveling alone in a room, which is frequent; I enjoy Bedroom "A" as I find it more private. I do not hear the conversations or loud noises from the next room as I do when I am in E. I also enjoy the sound and feel of the...

Thanks ALC.... I am happy to hear that. Otherwise it sounds like some disaster movie in the making...not to mention cruel. I do wish Amtrak made their diagrams realistic.

Hi There: I was just looking at the diagram of the CCC on the Amtrak site, and I noticed no stairs leading down. I have yet to experience this beast, though I do like the concept of the horshoe tables (contrarian I know!!!). My understanding of the setup is that the chef is downstairs....is...

Thank you both! I will be trying the NEC one very soon. I may have to wait for another trip for the Aurora location, as it may be too far out of CHI for the short time I am there, but will def give it a try.

Hi Folks: While I have always been a rail fan (and aviation fan thus I bring my name from FlyerTalk and A.NET), circumstances this past year have really allowed me to get out and ride the rails. Since October 2009 I have been able to do the LSL (Bos to CHI)(Roomette), California Zephyr (EMY to...