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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.

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...

Book by October 31, 2024 for travel November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

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...

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...

The current Flex menu has been updated on the website (0924); what we had on the Cardinal several weeks ago.

I had the Beef Paprikash on the Cardinal several weeks ago. Not too bad.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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.

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

"Palm Springs Station Access Subject to Change Effective August 15, 2024" https://www.amtrak.com/alert/palm-springs-station-accessibility-subject-to-change.html

Uber or Lyft, I suppose.

"On October 5, 1995, just after 1:00 a.m., Amtrak’s Sunset Limited train derailed near Tonopah, Arizona, west of Phoenix, killing one train employee and injuring over 100 passengers. "Years after the tragedy, True Crime Arizona interviewed a passenger who had cared for a young boy on the train...

Perhaps "MarkinAustin" is thinking of the TE between Chicago and San Antonio.

Right up front in the Travelers drop-down.