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  1. ronkstevens

    MKA Shuttle

    I'm going to be taking the train into MKA, then renting a car at the airport. How often does the shuttle run? Do you have to call or is it on a schedule? When I return back and drop off my car, how much time in advance of the scheduled train departure do I have to be at the airport? Or put...
  2. ronkstevens

    Viewliner II - Part 1 - Initial Production and Delivery

    I can have an automobile that can pass a safety inspection, but have no desire to take it on a trip because I know there will be problems. There is a big difference between Amtrak's operations and the operations of an excursion railroad. For example, Amtrak can put 1000 miles on a car in two...
  3. ronkstevens

    Viewliner II - Part 1 - Initial Production and Delivery

    I'll take a worn out 60 year old car to replace a worn out 90 year old car. I'd rather get an old dining car and work on that than have to build an entire kitchen car from scratch in a car that most likely is in worse condition than the Amtrak heritage fleet. An excursion railroads needs and...
  4. ronkstevens

    Viewliner II - Part 1 - Initial Production and Delivery

    Or make sure all of the defects have been corrected
  5. ronkstevens

    Point Calculator

    I tried to test book, but I can't find the screen that allows me to use points instead of paying. I'm even trying a short trip that I have more than enough points for just to see if it is blocked out if you don't have enough points
  6. ronkstevens

    Point Calculator

    Do they still have the point calculator that shows how many points you will need for a given fare? Is there a way to calculate this?
  7. ronkstevens

    Silver Service

    I have to book a trip for October. Should I stick with the Meteor to assure myself that there will be a diner?
  8. ronkstevens

    Pennsylvanian Business Class

    Business class is behind the locomotive between NYP and PHL. Rear of train between PHL and PGH. Boarding at Newark BC is next to locomotive, but the seats are facing the opposite direction of travel
  9. ronkstevens

    Dining car lunch service removed from #30

    I was on 30 two weeks ago, and was shocked by the "breakfast but no lunch" announcement. Then, breakfast was packed and you couldn't get a seat (ended up getting "room service"), Even if a little bit late into Washington, to make the guaranteed connection to a Regional would make it tight to get...
  10. ronkstevens

    Keystone Service, Pennsylvania...

    I wouldn't worry. First, even when the Federal government shuts down due to budget bickering Amtrak continues to run. As others have stated, Pennsylvania has strong bipartisan support for rail (although the amount and level of dedication vary). Any budget would not slash funds to cancel service...
  11. ronkstevens

    Amtrak heritage cars retirement thread

    The way that they are chopping up the AEM-7's, I doubt it. Probably check them out and see if there are any worth selling and scrap the rest as soon as they can.
  12. ronkstevens

    experienced Amtrak riders, help explain...

    I had a very good serviceperson when I called a few days ago. I had FLG-CHI booked as an AGR redemption, and then CHI-WAS-PHL as revenue, with an additional ticket PHL-PAO, for a total of three reservations. I called concerning "guaranteed" reservations, because trains 4 and 30 had to be booked...
  13. ronkstevens

    experienced Amtrak riders, help explain...

    Your reason should not matter if you want to make a change. Call back. (and I'm with you--the Pittsburgh layover stinks. As much as I would love the ride west across PA, I always book through PHL/WAS solely to avoid that layover in either direction)
  14. ronkstevens

    Wi-Fi on Eastern LD Trains

    How does the WiFi work on Keystone trains, that have no lounge/cafe car?
  15. ronkstevens

    Amtrak Autumn Express 2015 (Oct 24 & Oct 25)

    Last year they didn't make an announcement until mid-September, if I remember correctly. It still might be a little early
  16. ronkstevens

    Amtrak Guest Rewards 2.0 Coming January 2016

    I think that a change away from zone redemption will be a good thing. Not only a benefit to those that frequently travel across zone boundaries, it takes away the 1300 mile one zone/900 mile two zone situation that exists now. I'll wait and see when the announcement comes out.
  17. ronkstevens

    Amtrak Guest Rewards 2.0 Coming January 2016

    Good thing I spent 60k for tickets on my trip this fall. Took my account down to zero. Depending on the new structure, I'm going to miss "points runs" which were a great excuse to take a quick train ride, especially during double days
  18. ronkstevens

    Viewliner II - Part 1 - Initial Production and Delivery

    They will have different numbers stuck on their sides
  19. ronkstevens

    how many days do I need spend in Florida for Auto Train to make sense

    I would say a week or less not to bother with the Auto Train. Over two weeks, especially if you nave to transport a lot of items (luggage) in addition to people, I would say Auto Train.
  20. ronkstevens

    Kissimmee Station Taxis

    Staying at WDW or close to there you are better coming into Kissimmee. For someone staying in the area of Universal Studios, Orlando is better. I've always used Mears and found them to be very professional and polite. Their website has a fare estimator as well, so you can calculate the...
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