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In November I'm catching the train from Emeryville to Omaha. I'll be staying at the Grant Plaza Hotel near Chinatown. I believe it's a block from the cable cars. The thing is: what time does the Amtrak bus leave the ferry terminal for Emeryville? They'd changed the times so I'm unaware of the...

Hi all, In a few months, either spring or early fall, I will be doing the north american rail pass. I want to do some segments in a standard bedroom. Any suggestions as to how I can find someone to share the cost? Do you know of any websites or anywhere else to advertise? Finding someone ON the...

anyone know when it's due to begin?

hi again guys, Do you think Amtrak would give me a break on the upgrade costs if I book in advance, maybe through their 800 number? If you do a lot of coach travel, there's a discount. If I'm booking a bunch of sleeper legs, why not give a discount? Also: I'd love to have a travel companion...

Well, I know it's far in advance... I'll be doing the North American pass NEXT October (I can't this October cuz I'm in the Middle East); I've been noticing the high prices on the sleepers on the Internet. I tried putting in dates for next year, and of course, the standard bedroom is much...

I read some time ago that there was a plan (by whom, I don't know) to end service between LA and New Orleans. Is that likely to happen?

if you had to pick one (which I will likely have to do), for scenery, would you go with the Crescent or one of the Atlantic coast trains (NY to Florida)? As far as the train itself is concerned, which is nicer? In terms of lounge car, crew friendliness, etc? Thanks much, Scott

Hi all, In October, I'm considering the North American Pass. I've just got a couple of questions. If I want to upgrade to standard sleeper, particularly on the superliners, should I try a day or two before boarding with the 800 number, or deal with conductors on the same day? What are some...

hi gang, next week i'll take the 3 rivers nyc-chi. I've been tracking it's arrival times, which have been highly erratic. Yesterday it was over five hours late. I figured it might have been because of a truck that was hit, but the newspaper article said it was the Lakeshore Limited. Any idea...

If one travels from LA to San Antonio, I see that you connect to the Texas Eagle in order to go the two hours to Austin. Here's the problem: the ever late Sunset Limited gets in at 5am; the train to Austin departs at 8am. Seems fine. Three hours. But we know how late that train can be. If I...

Hi again guys, I couldn't access the Amtrak website so thought I'd ask here. I know I can tranfer my Amtrak points to UNited airlines, but can I transfer United Airlines to Amtrak? At what ratio? Thanks, Scott

Guys, I apologize! I know this has been asked before but couldn't find the answer. A quickie anyway: I'll have a few hours between Three Rivers arrival and California Zephyr departure (unless 3 R is VERY late). I'm traveling coach this time, and want somewhere to store a single bag while I...

I read the postings (and article) about the refitting. Very nice. Does anyone know if these refitted lounge cars are being used on the Three Rivers? I've just booked a trip for next June and am curious as to whether one of these might be used.

HI guys, I was thinking about waiting until April to see if there would be a rail sale or e-bay ticket for my late June NYC-OMA trip. Right now, with the AAA discount, I can get it for $113. My question is: in your experience, when does Amtrak usually start offering their annual spring sale...

Hi all, I'm trying to find out whether all the lounge cars that would have been run on the CZ and SW Chief routes back in the late 70's are out of service or not. If they are in service, where are they? And if not, are there any lounges similar?

Hi guys, A friend of mine is going to try Amtrak either in the fall or spring, trying two or three LD routes. I can't advise him as to time of year since I've only traveled summer. Seems to me that the fall would have the autumn colors. One of the travel books mentioned April as being nice...

Hey, I don't suppose that if we ride first class TO chicago that we'd get to use the Met. lounge the next day before going coach to Omaha?? Just thought I'd ask.

Hi guys, I didn't have any response from the trainweb site so will try here. For an article I'm doing, can any of you point me to a website/map that would show what our passenger train network looked like in, say, the 1930's or 40's? Imagine, Omaha Nebraska used to have dozens of trains go...

Hi guys, I've book a res for the standard sleeper on the EB for July, SEA-CHI. Last year I traveled CHI-SEA. Great ride, great train. I asked for room #11 since I prefer downstairs. My question is this: Is #11 preferable to #12 in terms of scenery? Now I know the coaches can be switched...

Hi guys, i'll have a chance this summer to ride either LS or 3 R from ny to chi. I've noted the times and that's not a consideration. Why one is just a nicer train? Scenery? Thanks