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The onboard dining menu is interesting. I take it the train "encounters" a number of reindeer:) Despite my AncestryDNA telling me I have Laplander/Finnish ancestry, I've never had reindeer sausage. I'm not sure I would like it, although I've read Laplanders rely on reindeer almost exclusively...

I get the feeling they might have had some problems with people riding in an 'endless loop', so they are making sure people understand they have to get off. Probably not unusual for a 'free' service.

Sorry, here's the way to get to the airport from KC Union Station, which relies on Bus 229 for now. (See post #4) "The KC Streetcar (always free) can take you from Union Station to 12th&Main, then you can walk to 11th and >>Grand<< to meet Bus 229 which takes about an hour to get to KCI (MCI)."...

The KC Streetcar resumed operations yesterday. There is a new stop for riders to Union Station... "there will be a change to how northbound riders board the streetcar from Union Station. All passengers wishing to ride north towards downtown and the River Market will now board from the NEW Union...

Too bad Tennessee pass the tracks couldn't be used to bypass Glenwood Springs. I think the Colorado DOT has a desire to have a bypass for that area, considering the amount of problems that result from a closure in that area. It's even worse in the winter when CO 82 is closed. I would like to...

Is this how they presented the Dinty Moore on rice? Along with green beans and a roll it's it doesn't look bad for an impromptu meal if the train was delayed for some reason. I've always thought the Auto Train ran pretty much on time, but maybe something's wrong lately?

I wonder what that was like- a multi-day trip clear across the country? Was it steam powered?

Checked baggage is only available at stops with checked baggage; both stops have to have baggage handling personnel.

A cut to size piece of mattress topper should work. Here' s a place that cuts to size and ships in a sealed compressed package which has more options: https://www.thefoamfactory.com/

KC Streetcar is currently upgrading and extending service to the North and South. https://kcstreetcar.org/about-streetcar/streetcar-riverfront-extension/ However, starting Sept 30 the line will begin a major upgrade " The KC Streetcar team is reaching a major milestone in its Main Street...

Al Roker was on TV this morning saying something about possible 10 foot storm surge when Francine hits. I see Amtrak has issued a service alert for today, Sept 11. https://www.amtrak.com/alert.html "September 11, 2024 6:00 AM Modified Service Due to Winter...

You can click on the Forums link on the top banner or the "Find Threads' button and find lots of stories and information about the Southwest Chief and traveling to the Grand Canyon. No doubt traveling Amtrak is the best way to get to the Grand Canyon. Here's a good one from Eric and Pat...

Fly to LA ? You might want to check the Amtrak web site for information about cancellations and delays. Of course they will not expect you to pay for the trip if it's cancelled but if you have bedrooms booked on the CS and EB you don't want to miss them and yet Amtrak might not be able to...

On the Amtrak web site describing the Emeryville station, a click on the directions button gives you the walking route on Google maps. It says 0.2 mile, 6 minutes walk. If a person can do it in 6 mins or less that would be good. Walking too slowly might not be as good. Running would probably...

Did you catch the name of the museum they featured?

I had to use the 'reader' mode. People seem to respond to those kinds of graphics. Kind of like comic books, I guess.

Does Gracie have her own mattress? I wonder if being downstairs might be better for her.

If you want to try that, I would recommend one of those self-inflating camping pads. When you roll them up and squeeze the air out they are a reasonable size, while a regular mattress topper would be pretty big to carry. I know I can't sleep well without a decent memory foam, so that's what I...

So it looks like they are making progress on the plans for reconstruction and have awarded a contract. I don't know what particular 'phase' they are talking about but it looks like other construction companies could be involved later...

Maybe it was a 'slip', or intentional. Maybe the effect is similar.