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  1. Ben_G

    Here is a Early Christmas present for 5 of you

    In order of the message request I recieved they go out today to. AKA Cho Cho Charlie Trainmans Daughter Jtddander Harahbg Wish I had a thousand more to pass on sorry everyone else
  2. Ben_G

    The New Chicago Metropolitan Lounge

    On the luggage storage, last time we used the ML that room to the right of the desk as you enter was used for overflow from the attended room across from the desk. Somehow one of the 4 bags we dropped off at the attended room was missing when we went to get them. It was found in the room to the...
  3. Ben_G

    Here is a Early Christmas present for 5 of you

    All have been spoken for, will get them out as soon as I get them.
  4. Ben_G

    Here is a Early Christmas present for 5 of you

    Since the Amtrak guest rewards program changed and I do not want or need another credit card or have any train adventures planned I cashed in a bunch of points. Still found myself with a few over 5 thousand so just spent them on 5 lounge passes. I would like them to go to someone who would use...
  5. Ben_G

    Change in the 1st class lounge rules?

    Sure sounds like the same old same old in Chicago. I had a round with them over passes I got with points couple years back. First they were no good....but this time only...must have been the same person the wording was the same. On the return trip the pass was OK but just for me not the wife...
  6. Ben_G

    How many people if points used to book roomette

    Thanks....is there a limit on number of trains to reach a destination ? If it shows up on the regular route point a to point b can I pick which route or is there no choice. Was looking at CDL to CHi on CONO, then SW chief to LA then north on CS to Sea. They list that as a option on the Amtrak site.
  7. Ben_G

    How many people if points used to book roomette

    About got enough points to book a 2 zone trip. Curious if booking a roomette if the same 20,000 points one way cover the two passengers the room hold's or what.
  8. Ben_G

    Where will e-ticket be scanned?

    In Reno the conductor made the rounds of people waiting to get on the CZ, checked tickets and ID while inside before the train arrived. Sleeper passengers went to one door, Coach to another. Once there and stopped they open 1 coach door and all coach passengers lined up at that door. We were...
  9. Ben_G

    Please help me.

    Just be aware at 18 you will be limited to what you can do in Las Vegas.
  10. Ben_G

    Long article about long distance trains

    I found it very interesting..........Much like the people we met crossing the country last year...From the young girl going home for mothers day after 6 years gone to the guy that had gone west to fullfill one thing on is bucket list..to see the Redwoods. I only managed to tick off one old lady...
  11. Ben_G

    Question about Coach for California Zephyr (Chicago to Emeryville)

    Out and back last May....each seat had electric plugs....Hot water can be had in the lounge car cafe just ask... We never had a thing touched, dvd player, Nook e-reader, camera, ect....just placed them in a bag in the overhead storage when not in use. Seating can be hit and miss, best seat in...
  12. Ben_G

    Amtrak Suspending Service East of NYC Friday, 2/8/13

    Be safe everyone and don't overdo it trying to dig out. We got missed by 1/4 mile a few days ago by straight line winds of 110 mph and a hour later by a EF2 tornado that followed the same path...Mother nature is not one to mess with.
  13. Ben_G

    What to expect on California Zepher Westbound

    Wife says there will be no doubt why they call them the Rocky Mountians once you go thru them.
  14. Ben_G

    Elevated and Underground Amtrak Stations

    When you enter or leave by train you have to go thru the yard which don't seem to be underground, then climb to the highline till out of the city. Your right tho..to go to street level you have to go up, but remember Chicago is built on a lot of filled in area, just look next time at how much...
  15. Ben_G

    Elevated and Underground Amtrak Stations

    Chi is at ground level under a roof that covers the entire train from what I could tell
  16. Ben_G

    Question someone may have answer for

    Do the seats in the roomette's and bedrooms recline at all like coach ? Seems every picture of the roomettes and bedrooms the seats are near if not near a straight up position. I know theres not much room but to ride sitting in that position for a long period would seem rough.
  17. Ben_G

    Question ?

    Thanks for the replys.....It's not me going on this trip but a neighbor. We watch the 4 year old who is/was his grandaughter that he has adopted from time to time and the wife and me being near 66 years old she is enough to keep up with here much less on a train. He has been interested on doing...
  18. Ben_G

    Question ?

    Can two seniors and one 4 year old be booked in a roomette ?
  19. Ben_G

    Coach seats on LD trains

    If you get to pick your own seat on a Superliner....try and get the one stair side in front of the stairs. Great window, just pull the curtians back behind the seat if you want. Also nobody sitting behind you so reclineing the seat or moving curtians will not cause problems also tray tables are...
  20. Ben_G

    Illini and Saluki

    You are not going to like either of these trains. No foot rest/leg rest, seats much to close together and wore out and a rough ride. I would say more a commuter train than anything else. Rather boreing trip....like said corn and beans.
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