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With the exception of trains like the Lake Shore Limited and Empire Builder which split, I am wondering why Amtrak places the Sleepers right behind the locomotives, and in many cases with no baggage car between (for example, the Capitol Ltd.). Upon riding trains in past years with Sleepers at...

The Covid-truncated Capitol Limited consist is only a single P42, 2 Sleepers, a CC Diner, and 2 Coaches. Has there been any word as to what the consist will be when it returns to a 7-day schedule? From pre-Covid times it has lost a second P42, Baggage Car, Sightseer Lounge, 1 Coach and sometimes...

Can someone tell me what the legacy railroad is on the Cascades route from Portland to Seattle? Is it Northern Pacific?

I will be taking the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle into LA later this year, with Sleeping Car accommodations. The scheduled arrival time is 5:35 am (IF we are on time of course). However, the rental car agency does not open until 8:00 am (they will be picking us up at the station). I believe I...

I'm riding the Texas Eagle from CHI to LAX in June. I've been doing some research into what legacy roads I will be travelling on, without a whole lot of luck. About all I can find is that I'll be on the MoPac out of STL, and the Texas & Pacific between certain points in Texas. And I'm guessing...

Can anyone tell me the consist (in order) of the Texas Eagle from CHI to SAN? The reason I ask is this: In June, I am planning a ROOMETTE trip from CHI to LAX via the Texas Eagle/Sunset Limited. Amtrak's website gives me two options, and option #421 is more expensive than option #21/#1. Does...

When travelling from CLE to CHI several times over the past few years, I've opted to take the Capitol Limited as I prefer Superliner coaches over Amfleet coaches. As such, I've haven't personally seen the Lakeshore Limited since June 2014. I understand the consist has changed somewhat. As I...

Last year I rode the Empire Builder from Chicago to Portland. I was fortunate enough to have my Roomette assignment (#004) on the side paralleling the Columbia River Gorge. I am making the CHI-PDX trip again this year and would like to be on that same side of the train. My Roomette assignment...

A few questions I'm sure someone with more knowledge than me can answer... When does the Empire Builder add the additional coach for the Chicago to St. Paul segment? Is it added to the end of the consist? If so, how does this affect the passengers riding in the PDX Sleeper? Do the coach...

Although I've traveled by Sleeper a number of times, I've never been able to figure how the pricing is established. I just book as early as I can, figuring that's the lowest price I'll receive. I'm hoping that someone with more experience in this area can help me. My question is this: I am...

In May I will be taking the Cascades from PDX to SEA (King Street Station). From there I want to use the Link Light Rail service. Is there a Link boarding area actually within the King Street Station? Or will I have to walk a few blocks? it's hard to tell from the transit maps.

Does anyone know if the CZ (#5) is carrying a "CHI-DEN only" sleeper this summer? Or are all Sleepers thru to EMY?

I was wondering if Amtrak allows three to a roomette in certain instances? My situation is that I am traveling CLE to EMY. I have two roomettes booked for three people on the CZ for the two-night trip. However, I have coach seats on the LSL for the CLE-CHI segment. Can I buy (add) one...

This was train #49 (LSL). Can't wait to hear the explanation. Hmmm.....alcohol? http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-ashtabula/driver-injured-when-car-crashes-into-amtrak-train-in-ashtabula-county

Just curious as to what type of training SCAs go through and the duration. What does it encompass? What qualifies as "passing?" Do they receive performance reviews based on customer input/comments? Can anyone with first-hand experience provide an answer? I've had excellent SCAs and "average"...

Just curious if anybody knows... Wouldn't it be more economical for Amtrak to use CN's turntable in Pontiac (is it still operational), or buy its own property nearby to construct a wye to turn the Wolverine's locomotives around? This would negate having to use a second P42 on the back end...

I know that the eastbound LSL (#48) has a wine and cheese reception prior to departure from CUS. However, how are the first class passengers informed of this? It is not listed on my ticket, reservations, or the website. Is it just announced at the Metropolitan Lounge prior to boarding? If so, if...