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President Trump thinks like a businessman and not a politician. He will most likely push for cuts to those routes loosing money. Same goes for other federal programs loosing too much money. He said he's going to drain the swamp and that includes spending. Elections have consequences but...

States on the left coast would continue to fund rail service. It might not be Amtrak but they would fund. Same with the east coast. Where you're likely to loose service is the desolately populated small towns in fly over country.

I always carry duct tape in the sleepers :P

AGR doesn't allow a connection in Emmeryville with the Coast Starlight and California Zephyr. For some STUPID reason they only allow the connection in Sacramento. Just thought you should know about that.

I can see using amsnag even more beneficial.

It sounds like the point for dollar redemption is a better deal than the old zone map redemption. For example, if I want to travel CHI to SEA one way on the Empire Builder at a roomette price say of $ 422.00 (I picked this just now from the Amtrak site for January 2016 travel) it would be...

I've never had trouble getting ice on the Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, California Zephyr or Southwest Chief. While it's not out in the open anymore the SCA's I've had are more than accomodating.

There's allot of space on the lower level of the Superliners downstairs in the luggage racks. Seems to me they could install a water cooler in that space.

TSA is so useless! They're hanging around at more stations doing absolutely nothing. Useless :angry2:

It's OLD equipment. Always carry duct tape to silence the rattles.

I'm with SteveSTX on this one. Amtrak should at least have planned ahead of the BC access with putting chairs in the downstairs of the PPC. That's always been wasted space. surfgeek - not all that many years ago the wine tasting was FREE for sleeper class passengers. Now they charge for it...

I hope this isn't going to pack em into the Parlour Car :angry: They really should have stripped the seats out of the lower level "movie theatre" which is rarely used and installed bench seats or swivel chairs. The PPC needs more seating.

The key is travel origination date. You may not use AGR points on those dates.

I've been riding LD sleeper class for about 7 years. The most memorable SCA I ever had was on the California Zephyr when I took my elderly father from Emmeryville to Chicago. She decorated up the hallway and coffee area. Very friendly and helpful to my Dad. Made sure he was comfortable. She...

Yeah, my question was way too broad but I have picked up a few things I like from all your responses. And, I think I'll need 2 days in D.C. Thank you!!

You might get your wish when the Pacific Parlour Car comes back in service from maintenance.

Kinda Amtrak related. I'm taking the Cardinal #50 from Chicago to D.C. and once I'm there not sure what to do. I've never been there. The obvious seems to go visit Arlington National Cemetery! I'll be there only one day. Memorial Day. Any tips where to stay? How to get around safely...

Not sure what I'll do. You've all offered excellent pros & cons for both trains. I'm already taking the Cardinal CHI-WAS so just need to decide LSL or CL on return to CHI.

Very well said SarahZ. I travel alone about 50/50 of my long distance train trips. I LOVE it. Time just for me. When I'm feeling like I want to socialize I make my way down to the observation car and strike up a conversation. Always love retreating to my roomette when I want quiet time...

So, I'm planning a trip from WAS to CHI and would like to know which route do you prefer and why? Which route is better so far as scenery goes. Any advantages or drawbacks on either route? Please do share :cool: