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My trip from Newark to Boston on Acela 2250 on 2/10 reminds me how wonderful train travel can be when Amtrak gets it right. The trick, of course, is to get it right more frequently! For starters, Newark Penn Station is one of my favorite places to board and watch trains. Even on a Saturday...

Hello, I have some questions regarding the SB Starlight to EB Sunset connection at LAX: 1. Amtrak.com lets you book this as a connection, so I assume it is guaranteed. Is this a reliable connection? Does Amtrak have a contingency plan for passengers if the Starlight is late, such as a bus...

Hey there, I am taking the Canadian next week, leaving Wednesday April 12! Does anyone know what the typical consist is, now that we are heading into the Spring season? How many domes will there be? Is there a Skyline "activity" car added at this time, or is there still the coach dome and Park...

Hello, does anyone know what sides the even and odd rooms are in the Viewliner Baggage Dorm? In other words, if the baggage/dorm car is on the rear (as I believe it has been on The Cardinal), with the baggage area trailing, on what side are the even numbered rooms?

Hi, It's been a while since I've been on this, and please direct me to the correct thread if this has already been covered. With regards to Acela BUSINESS class seat assignments, can I be assured that when the seating diagram points to the "direction of travel" that it is really the direction of...

I saw this on the Trains news wire today, but it doesn't state when it will close. Anyone know when? I am feeling a bit guilty as I sold my father on splurging on Acela first class in 3 weeks, in part because he could use the Club Acelas on both ends. I just read the Boston club is closed for...

Is dinner still served on train 50 since it has been terminating in DC? I am traveling in a sleeper this Sunday.

Does anyone know what meal is served on Acelas departing at 10AM; specifically the 10:03 NY to Boston? Is breakfast served immediately upon departure, or can you wait for or order lunch? I would prefer lunch but I'm sure only certain meals are loaded.

This may be posted somewhere else but what is the schedule for the sightseer on the Capitol? The timetable states it is available seasonally... I'm thinking of taking a February trip that may hinge on this. Also, I am correct in that the Boston sleepers have been restored to the Lake Short, right?

I am considering taking a NYP- Cleveland circle trip in a month. I have two possibilities in my mind and would like input. My return from Cleveland-NYP (Croton Harmon actually) will definitely be the Lake Shore in a roomette. Getting there I am considering either: 1. NYP-WAS-CLE (coach) 2...

We all know Amtrak has funding issues, but the sad fact is Amtrak is not using the resources it has for optimum scheduling, even in its pride and joy, the Northeast Corridor. Consider these examples: 1. Philadelphia- New York on a weekday morning. Considering the still normal time to start a...

I was killing time on Wikipedia and came across the article for the Night Owl. In it, it states that a section of the Night Owl operated on the New Haven-Springfield-Boston Inland Route from April to October of 1992. I have not heard this mentioned in any other Amtrak history source that I have...

This is a real long shot, but does anyone know if I can purchase Amtrak tickets through Amtrak Vacations, or is there any other loophole that can be used? I asked for an Amtrak gift card for Christmas from my In-Laws, and instead got an Amtrak Vacations card. If I understand correctly, they are...

Has anyone caught Fred Frailey's recent blog on Trains.com (this is free viewing for anyone)? In it he describes his last trip on the California Zephyr where the dining car LSA waited until the entire diner was completely full before anyone even got menus. All the orders then came down to the...

I just came up with an idea (scary thought) to drive extra revenue and add to passenger comfort and satisfaction: One of my big hangups traveling overnight coach is the thought of sleeping next to, well, anyone. As much as I would hope it would be an attractive female, with my luck it would be...

Not sure if anyone is following this or not, but Steamtown posted their summer excursion schedule and tickets are now available. It can be found at http://www.nps.gov/stea/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=529317, As you can see there is quite an extensive list of trips...

I was working in Tarrytown today when I saw the Lake Shore whiz by. Though it was going fast I could have sworn saw an Amfleet II lounge in the consist. Does anyone know if the New York section now carries a lounge? I know for the past few years the Boston lounge has run through to Chicago...

Wanted to share with you a quick circle trip I took yesterday, NYP-BOS-ALB-POU (actually ended up being Rhinecliff), with a chauffer ride back home courtesy of my lovely and patient wife who has endured my train trip addiction for almost 7 years now. 4:27AM is a God awful time to be at the...

I am departing tomorrow (short notice, I know) from NYP to BOS, then meeting up with someone to take the westbound Lake Shore in a sleeper. I am NOT travelling FC from NYP. Am I entitled to use the NYP Club Acela? The timetable states "same day sleeping car ticket", so I assume this will qualify...

One of the best sleeper bargains in the Amtrak system has to be the day trip between Boston and Albany on the Lake Shore Boston section. The roomette upgrade is only $59 (if you book early enough to get the lowest bucket), and you get lunch westbound and dinner eastbound (albeit in the lounge...