I thoroughly enjoyed that!
I thoroughly enjoyed that!
Here's a "gift" link, in case anyone has trouble with the direct one:
https://wapo.st/3YZeuFB
I had to use the 'reader' mode.
From 1987 till 1991 or so, Amtrak considered running on the UP from just east of FMG to Chicago. One can imagine the discussions with Omaha.
Oops, my bad. I should have paid closer attention. This showed up in my Google News feed and, well, did the wrong assumption.
It's a transition-dormitory ("transdorm"). It'll be the first car behind the baggage car. Your room will be upstairs on the right side relative to the direction of travel, transdorms are the only sleepers that are always oriented the same direction so room side is predictable.
Just completed the trip. I am grateful for the advise I received on this site. I did not have a designated car attendant but I was prepared and made myself independent so this was not a hardship. I prepped my own bed and sought out my own towels and water etc. Also was aware of the no coffee hot water situation and brought a small electric kettle and own coffee and tea for my convenience. I enjoyed my trip and the meals in the dining car were very good and service there was efficient. The lounge was always full but I found a seat when I wanted one for the scenery. One more thing, bring an outlet extender as there is only one outlet in the room.
No, first meal served in the dining car is lunch departing Emeryville.
That’s a shame. They give you breakfast on the Crescent leaving NOL at 0915. Now granted it’s a flex meal so it’s easier. But they could do something - voucher for lounge car items, etc.
They never have served breakfast departing the East Bay on either it or its incarnation as the San Francisco Zephyr prior to 1983. It is nothing new and in no way is a reduction in service.
You can get a better breakfast in San Francisco,Oakland or Emeryville before boarding!
I realize that, I’ve been on the train probably 25 times at least. An 825 departure should warrant a breakfast service, imo. Not the end of the world though obviously.
I agree with breakfast and other meals too. Recently Amtrak and too many staff put the company and or themselves before the paying customer, increasingly requently.
