I guess I am about to experience my first "taste" with flex dining. Even though I have over 300,000 miles on the trains since the 1960's,
my last Amtrak was in 2018 (long road trip in 2019 and COVID in 2020 kept me away from Amtrak). I'll be on the Crescent tomorrow
in the sleeper ATN-NYP for the sole purpose of seeing the Moynihan Train Hall; and returning on Saturday. Since booking the trip,
I have been reading the discussions (most have been less than positive) about dining; and the sleeper service; and the high cost of sleepers (especially bedrooms which I prefer). For the first time in my 73 years on the rails, I am unclear as to what to expect and apprehensive as to what I may experience. Was hoping to upgrade to a bedroom, but the $1000 bedroom price one way will prevent this. I, however, am a little less apprehensive as the departure gets closer--AS I STILL LOVE BEING ON THE TRAINS.