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  1. TinCan782

    Cardinal discussion

    This is a Viewliner bedroom "plus" for this guy in his mid-seventies ... a grab-iron on the overhead to help get in and out of the upper bunk. This was on the Cardinal a few weeks ago.
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    Cardinal discussion

    Correct and I agree with your assessment of the Flex meals. We booked our September (#50) and October (#51) Chicago to Alexandria trip back in February. We got a bedroom on #50 but just a roomette on #51. At the last minute I was able to book the "H" room on #51 and get out of the roomette. The...
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    Winter Roomette Companion Sale

    Book by October 31, 2024 for travel November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
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    Question about the Coast Starlight

    There is no (reliable) way to predict which side of the train a room/roomette will be on. The cars (except for the transistion sleeper beind the baggage car) may be oriented in either direction at the will of the yard crews when the train is made ready for departure. An Amtrak agent will not...
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    Question about the Coast Starlight

    For the southern portion of the route, especially SLO to OXN, I would recommend the west facing windows. For the northern portion through the Cascades I would recommend the east facing windows. Depending on the timing of the train, it is likely you would be able to see Mt. Shasta on the east...
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    Pontiac IL to Fort Worth TX round trip on the Texas Eagle

    The current Flex menu has been updated on the website (0924); what we had on the Cardinal several weeks ago.
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    Pontiac IL to Fort Worth TX round trip on the Texas Eagle

    I had the Beef Paprikash on the Cardinal several weeks ago. Not too bad.
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    Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. Part 3 - Miscellaneous Notes.

    Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. September 21 through October 13, 2024 Miscellaneous notes A very good experience with Amtrak this trip. Most of the staff helpful and friendly. Traditional dining was good and Flexible dining was so-so. On-time...
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    Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. September - October 2024 Part 2 - The trip west and home.

    September 21 through October 13, 2024 Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. Visiting family in Southern Maryland and sightseeing Civil War sites in Eastern Virginia was the purpose of this trip. This was our third rail trip to Southern Maryland. This...
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    Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. September - October 2024 Part 1 - The trip east.

    September 21 through October 13, 2024 Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. Visiting family in Southern Maryland and sightseeing Civil War sites in Eastern Virginia was the purpose of this trip. This was our third rail trip to Southern Maryland. This...
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    Eric & Pat’s September 2024 Trip Report: San Diego - Toledo - San Diego

    I believe this is the antenna referred to. 5/8 SLIM DUCK 160 MHZ from Smiley Antenna. I use it and it performs better than the stock "duck". https://www.smileyantenna.com/shop/p/fnw3258zkpt4fld-zrh97-369hr-dnk9h-dxg2a-jdjm8-9m3yy-7nka8-dsn7t-akzpj-n87br-tfcb2 Will it receive the dispatcher...
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    Individualized bonus points offered in Fall Travel promotion

    Our travel during that period is an AGR redemption. A points promo is a moot point for us!
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    "I like trains"

    I often wear RR themed T-shirts and occasionally a ball cap when on the train. I don't outwardly display my scanner.
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    Southwest Chief discussion Q4 2023 - 2024

    Noticed (on the La Plata cam) #3 was minus a sleeper this evening. Only the transdorm and a one regular sleeper. I believe that removing a sleeper at the beginning of September was mentioned a while back.
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    Select Plus reached but not posted

    Probably takes the website a while to "catch up"!
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