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Don't recall if that was the case, might be though. EDIT: Just tried again for one specific date. One-way was selected and it couldn't find anything for the SWC. Tried on the app with same parameters and it returned the SWC with coach and rooms available

It appears that if you search for a single date, it will return "No options for your search". I guess that makes sense since it is easy to do a single day search on Amtrak's website. I did a full month search and it returned what was shown above. If I search for two or three days, it will also...

Trying out the SWC for a specific date in September. Amtrak shows Coach, Roomette, Bedroom, Family available (with fares). Rail For Less shows: "No options match your search". I have tried with "Any Class", "Coach" or "Bedroom" selected. I have double-checked that I am using the same date, same...

Unusual for trains in Japan... "A bullet train overran a station in northeastern Japan by some 500 meters on Wednesday" https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240306/p2g/00m/0na/040000c

B and D are the same (mirror image of C and E). C and E are the same (mirror image of B and D). A is slightly smaller and a modified layout. Look here at Superliner Sleeper and you can see the layouts. https://www.craigmashburn.com/amtrakcardiagrams.html

The big picture: Amtrak’s facility investments will prepare sites around the country for new trains that will begin serving customers in the coming years. In the immediate future: Six rail yards (five in the Northeast and one in the Pacific Northwest) will be upgraded with new facilities to...

Much the same as you described. Just a few remaining dilapidated structures. Its been 6 or 7 years since I passed through there on the Coast Starlight. You have to know where to look and then look quick! I have the point marked on my GPS to alert me when we approach. I looked at the last GPS...

Drawbridge is interesting and I enjoyed reading about its history.

After a few years at Select Plus I was dropped down to Select this time.

If you are up against the 24 month deadline, purchasing points is the quickest way to get some activity...almost instant!

Echoing responses above. The attendant will put (and leave) the room in any configuration you want.

As of this posting (0908 PST Tuesday 2/27) #5 has been running pretty good the entire route. Three minutes early into Reno; one minute late departing. https://asm.transitdocs.com/train/2024/2/25/A/5

Watched the CZ on the Arvada/Big Ten Curve camera this morning. There was indeed a transistion sleeper between the American View and the rest of the consist. I figured (besides dining car access) roomettes were used to accomodate those who could not have accomodations in the American View.

At this website you can search historical on-time performance, connections, etc. for any Amtrak train. You can see the history of the train(s) you are interested in. https://juckins.net/amtrak_status/archive/html/home.php

I did figure that Amtrak may be putting more equipment in service but, just want to have my bases covered while there is time (and availability for accomodations).

I recall discussions a year or two ago that Amtrak was pulling sleepers out from under passengers with notice just a month or so prior to travel. I just booked, with points, the SWC this fall and for my outbound leg on #4, we were assigned a room in the 431 car. Thinking about the the...

"JR Central Retailing Plus Co., which handles onboard services for bullet trains, will sell 50 retired wagons for 100,000 yen (about $680) each including shipping." https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240124/p2a/00m/0li/015000c

I've had bags being checked weighed; one time I had to shuffle things around to get it under fifty pounds. I've never had carry-on bags weighed or counted.

On a related note, this weekend, Jan 13 and 14 Metrolink is performing track work on the line in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. This will affect both the Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight. I believe I read that the CS will be terminating/originating in Emeryville those days...

The light (room number) above the door to rooms is what I recall.