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Yesterday for the umpteenth time I had to defend my desire to travel in peace, comfort, and relaxation compared to the nightmare of the airport/airplane hassle; I get so tired of explaining to people all the positives to train travel and more importantly, the enjoyment I get from it. And...

So I will not be posting to the forums for the next several days unless absolutely necessary. But I will be keeping notes during my travels so I can post a thorough trip report. And thanks for all the tips, advice, and information; it helped a lot.

Is it larger garments first? Socks/undergarments stashed in cubbyholes? Some kind of criss-cross method? I don't know if it's last minute panic, but I'm drawing a blank on this. Edit: I will be in a sleeper, so I don't need to worry about space, I do however worry about my back. To save on...

Coach -a shower would be nice, one in each car. -movie screens placed every few rows with no sound, you would need a headset or a Bluetooth device to listen in. -a small "soundproof" lounge for parents to bring screaming kids or for telephone calls -reserved ASSIGNED SEATS (PLEASE!)...

Celebrities? People of prominence? Amtrak officials? The President of the United States? Who would be your dream dinner companions? Being a soccer guy, I'd enjoy Freddie Ljungberg, David Beckham, or any of the Sounders team at my table. In coach, probably a comedian to keep me laughing...

This is new to me. I understand it with airlines, but how does it work with Amtrak? And why wouldn't it be replaceable if lost like the airlines do? One of the conveniences associated with it and something I like even though I'm not one to lose things. With no features it's just another type...

There are various threads open where we touched upon this in bits and pieces, so I thought I'd ask outright if somebody can tell the group what's involved with an average turnaround of a set. Everything from dining cars, sleepers, and restrooms to supplies, fuel, and coaches. What is taking...

I ask this because of the Empire Builder which I believe should get into Seattle around 10:30am, but if it doesn't will lunch be served? Or are we SOL? On a similar note, due to the delays, are they stocking extra food in the event this were to happen or would it be just what they happened to...

I know that at any given time there are two westbound trains and two eastbound. I thought I read someplace that there is a 5th train that is used either on the Chicago or Seattle end due to I believe the same day arrival/departure in Seattle and not being able to turn around the westbound train...

For me it's a tossup between my Iphone and Ipad Mini, probably the mini though because it's my entertainment device while the phone is more for practical/communication needs. And while I'm on the train I expect to have plenty of time for fun and I'm busy downloading as much as I can for the...

Packed and ready to go 2 weeks ahead of time? Overwhelmed with last minute details? (Me) Somewhere in between? A worry wart? Nervous nelly? All or none of the above? With a little over a week to go I have to admit I'm getting a bit anxious that I'm running out of time; although in my case...

Based on current timetables/locations I have worked my route backward from the time I leave, I know where my trains are at any given moment between now and then. Anybody else follow schedules religiously?

I always go with early, that way I don't have to worry about them running out of anything. I do the same thing on cruise ships. But when I'm at home I'm a "whenever" guy. Do you have a preference and why?

I have spent the last couple of weeks on various sites looking for great luggage suitable for train travel....I'm one of those organizational freaks so this is fun and so is packing, isn't it? So far I am bringing my Ebags Mother Lode backpack/case for clothing, toiletries, laptop, and a few...

I know I will have it on the EB leaving Chicago, but will it be waiting for me in my roomette on the SWC leaving Kansas City? I don't at all mean it to sound like a requirement, I really don't care either way, just curious, since the price I paid was I believe for the entire "leg" of that...

I love Silver Streak. Which I believe is technically the Southwest Chief. And who can forget the classic well-done ending of the crash through Chicago's Union Station. I can watch it over and over again, especially when I have an upcoming trip. Post your favorites.

Greetings from Kansas City. Next month I am relocating back home to Seattle and I'm doing it all in an Amtrak roomette via the SWC to Chicago and then on the EB, my favorite route. This will be my 2nd time in a roomette and while I was tempted to take the SWC in the other direction with a...