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I have an Athearn Alco PA unit, HO guage, done in the Santa Fe warbonnet paint scheme. I got it for Christmas in 1970. It has remained in a glass case for 34 years and has not been ran. Would it be a collectable of any worth or just an old friend from my childhood. I would never want to part...

Not too very long ago, I took my family on a circle trip from Chicago to San francisco to Los Angeles and then back to Chicago. We scrimmped and saved and were able to book a bedroom suite for the entire trip. We loved the train but were shocked at all of the people sleeping on the floor of the...

My family and I just completed a circle trip of sorts from Chicago to San Francisco, then on to Los Angeles, returning to the Chicago area. We had deluxe and family bedrooms the entire trip. I noticed that Amtrak is now running all sleepers to the front of the train where as in past years...

Does anyone know the current status of the "Pacific Parlor Car" on the "Coast Starlight"? I've seen a few posts stating that it wasn't in service at times for whatever reason. We will be riding the "Coast Starlight" on the second leg of our trip (Oakland to Los Angeles, March 19th).....having...

My very best to everyone! I am new here as this will be my very first post. I've been a passenger train enthusiast since childhood...the ONLY way to travel.....but I do have a question. Can anyone tell me how strict is Amtrak about this new policy of restricting carry on luggage size of 28"x22"...