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John
Guest
Am semi-retired and when I was traveling, occasionally used Amtrak when time permitted, Federal, Capitol Limited, Coast Starlight, Lake shore Limited, and did the Auto train to Sanford this past February, which was quite nice and the food was excellent!!!
Now that I have time...have been looking at the possibilities of taking a few more trips long distance Empire Builder etc..
Having said that, my recent interest in Amtrak has me shaking my head in alternating disbelief, anger, and laughter. Prices seem high....time no better than driving....and in some cases flying the night before with the cost of hotel less than taking the train.
However; I want to take a train trip. Looks like from what you read here, and I must say thanks for all the info!!, I am left wondering if there will be any equipment left to ride on????????????
Apparently, there must not be any insurance for any of the accidents??
If Amtrak uses the rails of the host, it appears to be at Amtrak's risk?? Based on what you hear and read about Acela, Bombardier doesn't sound like a reliable supplier for rail cars??? Who can supply cars, diners, sleepers, etc.???? I read about Beech Grove.....what equipment is there??? Does anyone know???
The above really are questions! I don't know if anyone out there has some of the answers.
I wanted to take the Federal to Washington and back--no sleepers.
Was considering the Lake Shoe Limited to chicago in november for Thanksgiving and wonder if there will be any sleepers left to put on the train at that time??
If I understand correctly, the budget has passed which is good I guess--unless the drain has been opened in the tub and it is useless--is it???
You hear good and bad about Gunn, bad management in the past???
Or was it bad expectations??
Now that I have time...have been looking at the possibilities of taking a few more trips long distance Empire Builder etc..
Having said that, my recent interest in Amtrak has me shaking my head in alternating disbelief, anger, and laughter. Prices seem high....time no better than driving....and in some cases flying the night before with the cost of hotel less than taking the train.
However; I want to take a train trip. Looks like from what you read here, and I must say thanks for all the info!!, I am left wondering if there will be any equipment left to ride on????????????
Apparently, there must not be any insurance for any of the accidents??
If Amtrak uses the rails of the host, it appears to be at Amtrak's risk?? Based on what you hear and read about Acela, Bombardier doesn't sound like a reliable supplier for rail cars??? Who can supply cars, diners, sleepers, etc.???? I read about Beech Grove.....what equipment is there??? Does anyone know???
The above really are questions! I don't know if anyone out there has some of the answers.
I wanted to take the Federal to Washington and back--no sleepers.
Was considering the Lake Shoe Limited to chicago in november for Thanksgiving and wonder if there will be any sleepers left to put on the train at that time??
If I understand correctly, the budget has passed which is good I guess--unless the drain has been opened in the tub and it is useless--is it???
You hear good and bad about Gunn, bad management in the past???
Or was it bad expectations??