Search results

Hey everyone again, sorry for the lack of replies, signal decides when it wants to come around of course. I haven't ate in the dining car, we've had each of our meals brought to us, but after walking around throughout the cars, I'm pretty sure I could sit in one, even with the cushions on them...

Well everyone, I can say I made it on the first train PERFECTLY. Union Station in D.C. was simply a breeze and nonetheless easy to find our way around and what not. The stairs weren't too tight for me at all, and the bathrooms will work too, though they could be a little bit wider for me. Our...

Okay thanks. That's all I really needed to know. And of course if there's anything else you all can think of mentioning. Hope everyone had a great holiday and will have a safe and happy new year!

Hey everyone. Just posting one more time before the big trip Monday. Hoping to get any type of forgotten information that might be necessary to know or anything for that matter. From what I remember and what we plan on doing: Bringing one suitcase for checking One/Two for carry on Camera bag...

Right, that's what I was making sure of. Really hope I don't have to deal with too many people, but Jan 2nd I'm sure I will be. BLEH.

Was wondering if anyone could confirm this or not. I catch the San Joaquin 715 (North) to Fresno, and I have to take a Thruway bus to get there. I remember someone explaining the train doesn't run through a part of LA to that area, it runs more along the coast? Anyways. The question I have is...

Awesome, thanks so much.

Thanks. What would the one in Chicago be that's like Club Acela? Or is it the same there?

Might be a silly question. How do we know what track we go to for the train? Are they always on the same track or do they change? I assume they change. When we get there will they have a sign or something saying Capitol Limited Track D. Or something like that?

Well, there's my history lesson for the day! Never knew that. Quite interesting, but certainly makes sense.

Okay great. Thanks again, you all have been more than helpful.

Yes. 4:05 is CL to Chicago Also, checked bagged. Does it work like airplanes? I don't have to worry about picking it up until my last stop? Or do I have to get it each time I change trains?

I probably asked these two questions somewhere earlier, but can't seem to find it so I'll ask again. 1) Should I expect the Amtrak train to be packed Dec 30th - Jan 2nd? I figured some people would be returning home then, but maybe they'd wait a little later too? 2) How early can we board the...

I received my bedrooms the moment I booked them, so you should definitely call and check. Also thanks for the dollar amount, appreciate it.

Yup, I have the sleeper car too so I should have access to that. I know tips are "whatever you feel like," but what do you usually give?

Well, the trip is coming up so just wanted to ask again about Chicago being I'll be there for about 6 hours. We'd like to tour a little. I believe someone said we can leave the luggage in the Chicago station somewhere. Can anyone tell me about that again. Should I buy locks so nobody goes...

Yeah, I just didn't want them anywhere except with me just in case something were to happen. Don't want to lose family type stuff, no matter how silly the item may sound and or be.

December 30th. Hoping for it not to be too crowded, buuuuuuut, I think it'll be slammed. Might be lucky in Fresno riding the commuter train though, people might still be off from work then.

Don't even know how I overlooked the sheatherd part. Thanks.

Has anyone had issues with pocket knives on Amtrak? I have two personal ones that were from grandparents that I'd like to bring in my checked luggage, but don't want to be told I have to throw them away or anything like that. The blades aren't long or anything. Maybe two and a half inches long...