Lake Shore Limited 49(23) why so late?

[RRrich]

At present 49(23) is about 3.5 hrs late and when we reach CHI Wifey and I arehoping to get on the TE which is scheduled to leave 4 after the LSL arrives. Wish us luck :help:

So we are rather concerned about the lateness of 49(23). Anyone know what the problems might be? BTW the vacuum system for the toilets seems to have left us for warmer climes :hi:

 

[AmtrakBlue]

At present 49(23) is about 3.5 hrs late and when we reach CHI Wifey and I arehoping to get on the TE which is scheduled to leave 4 after the LSL arrives. Wish us luck :help:
So we are rather concerned about the lateness of 49(23). Anyone know what the problems might be? BTW the vacuum system for the toilets seems to have left us for warmer climes :hi:

Lake Effect Snows? Bitter cold causing rail & switch problems?

 

[Bob Dylan]

At present 49(23) is about 3.5 hrs late and when we reach CHI Wifey and I arehoping to get on the TE which is scheduled to leave 4 after the LSL arrives. Wish us luck :help:
So we are rather concerned about the lateness of 49(23). Anyone know what the problems might be? BTW the vacuum system for the toilets seems to have left us for warmer climes :hi:

Sounds like yall are having "one of those trips" Rich! I'd say call Customer Relations when ya'll get Home to Hopefully Warmer Missouri? (it's 82 and Sunny here in Texas! :wub: ) A Voucher should be in Order for Future Travel!

UPDATE: With #49 3+ Hours late out of SOB Looks like it'll be a Tight, Possibly Run Down the Platform, Connection to the Eagle in CHI! Guess theyll let yall Ride the Lincoln Service if you miss your Connection??

 

[AlanB]

Remember that in addition to some padding in the schedule for the LSL into Chicago, you also gain 1 hour thanks to the change from Eastern time to Central Time. As I write this it's just about 2 PM EST, but it's only 1PM CST in Chicago.

Amtrak.com is currently predicting a 1:08 PM arrival into Chicago, which would give you just about a 1/2 hour to connect if no more time is lost. And if you're within 15 to 20 minutes, there is a good chance that they'd hold the Eagle for you.

 

[Mackensen]

The westbound Lake Shores have been running late for the last couple days. I gather from posts on other forums that it's a combination of weather and CSX trackwork in Central New York. I'm heading out on 49 (24) in a few hours and we'll see how it goes.

 

[RRrich]

Well we got in about 3.5 hrs late and a redcap drove us directly to the TE. Guess I'll miss my pals working the desk in the Metro lounge :giggle:

 

[pdxjim]

When I came through the Chicago Metropolitan Lounge on Jan 17, I was greeted by Tom. He was incredible, very friendly and kept on top of everything with a great sense of humor.

Hope this is the new norm for attendants in the Chicago lounge.

Jim