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Bus connection? If you booked through Amtrak, they will take care of you. There are plenty of hotels here in SLC. I just don't want us to be hanging out at the little station for an extended length of time, especially at night.

That's what I'm talking about. In the summer, it usually is not that late, in fact it usually arrives early into SLC; around 10:20 to 10:25 pm. I hope the issue resolves itself before next week! :blink:

Do a search on google maps and you see will it is right across the street. It's an easy walk, even if you are hauling a large wheeled suitcase. Hubby and I crossed it to the Vagabond with no issues during the day. At night it is fairly well lit. If you are concerned about security, you may want...

Hi all, Does anyone know why the CZ has been running late (3+hours) the last couple of days? I checked amtrak.com, but no info there. It's supposed to be done with the detour, isn't it?

You can either ask the SCA to set them for you for a nap, or you will find the instructions on the bottom of the table. They are visible when the table is folded up. Have a great trip!

Thank you Alan!

You're welcome. also found a partial list for the trains- **COMMON TRAIN NAME ABBREVIATIONS** LSL = Lake Shore Limited CL = Capitol Limited CONO = City of New Orleans EB = Empire Builder CZ = California Zephyr SWC = Southwest Chief SL = Sunset Limited CS = Coast Starlight NEC =...

The station list is on amtrak.com. It can be found right here.

I was wondering if anyone can tell me the difference in rides between a Superliner (upstairs) and the Cascades? We will be taking a couple of short (2 hr ish) rides on them soon. I know they are different trains, but is one more bumpy or smoother than the other? Does the 'tilt' feel weird, or...

It's not totally impossible however. The person from the outside would have to be a ways away from the train to see in. I'm not sure if you can actually see much detail looking from outside at an upper floor of the Superliner. I think you can see if they are sitting by the window, but not much...

Did Amtrak increase the Sleeper Cars after they quit using the Slumbercoaches? Also, if they added a 'lie flat' option in coach, wouldn't they have to totally reconfigure the seats? They would be LOSING seats, and wouldn't they have to charge more for the newer 'lie flat' option? Then wouldn't...

Thank you for the explanation and answer. I did not know that was considered an observation car. I thought it had a separate name! I know they have one for one of the Alaska Rail line routes, and I know Rovos has them too. On the Alaska line, you can smoke out there. I think you can on the Rovos...

Anything from the Trolley, dears? I hope the train consists here don't get that long. Hopefully they would schedule more trains!

Jis, I agree with you. They will not provide extra non revenue cars at this time, and they have trouble maintaining the existing fleet. IF, (a big if!) Amtrak could take care of the issues with the existing fleet first, AND make a profit (I know, a dirty word) then maybe they could add some...

Yes that is on the list too, but I haven't done it 70mph yet. It was probably close to 10 or 20! (trackwork)

Me too! :giggle: The public certainly will not want to see that! We usually leave them open at night. We have only been in bedrooms/roomettes on the second floor of the Superliner, so I don't feel that someone would see anything inside at night unless the lights were on. I like being able to...

In that case, the first things to do would be to upgrade linens and mattresses in the sleepers. They should also return to real china and glassware, it actually 'more green' than using plastic and paper. The same could be said for the meals-instead of prepackaged foods, return to cooked to...

Please refresh my memory, did they offer full sleepers and slumbercoaches on the same train? I think regardless of what extra amenities would be offered, the price overall would definitely go up!

Since this is fantasy, what kind of amenities are you thinking? Dome cars on all trains that can use them? More Parlor Cars? More routes? Jacuzzis? I would be happy with mattress/bedding upgrades! Sometimes the food could be better and more choices too!

How early for check in? Earlier than the usual half hour?