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I agree about not building an Amtrak station in downtown Portland. I just did a test Lyft booking from the Portland Amtrak station to the Hilton Garden Inn on the waterfront. At 10:25 this morning, it is $9.99 coming within 15 minutes (or $8.99 wait and save within 25 minutes). Plus the map...

If anyone is on 91 today —December 2 (the one that left NYP on December 2), I’d be curious to know how breakfast is served in the morning. I was only going to ALX, so just had lunch. But I heard my SCA tell the people going farther breakfast would be “self-serve in the dining car.” Huh? I...

Not the most cheerful of Thanksgivings, but I’m sure it was a great help and comfort to your son and daughter-in-law to have you and your wife there. Hope your son is feeling better.

Glad you had a good trip. Wishing you and your family a good visit and lovely Thanksgiving.

A benefit I have found to eating in my room is that I can take my time and not feel rushed to hurry up and eat to clear space for the next seating. I used to love communal dining, but I don’t seem to have the energy for it any more. I just want to relax quietly by myself and look out the window...

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful read! I love Mark Twain but had never come across this piece. Thank you so much for finding and posting it!😊 In answer to the safety comparison between trains and planes, my preference of a train over a plane comes down to the fact that a passenger who is acting...

I am most familiar with the Hilton and Marriott chains, so others here will have more experience with other hotel chains. For Hilton and Marriott, I joined their loyalty programs (free for the basic level). When you book and put in your loyalty program number, you get points toward the next...

Welcome back East! I’m so sorry I’m going to miss seeing you this year—hoping to another time.

I get restless even after about only 4 hours in coach on the NEC, so for long distance I prefer overnight (in a sleeper). The time gets divided up nicely between meals, scenery, and some sleep. The sleeper cost is a lot higher than coach, but you do save the cost of a hotel night. And to...

I second what jiml says. Fascinating trip, and I learned a lot! The meals look good, and you had some great meal companions. I’m sorry about the sad episode all of you went through, but the rest of the trip sounds good except for the delays.

Enjoyed reading about your trip — it took me to an area of the country I have not been to — thanks!

That’s wonderful! I am sure you will do a fine job as an NC Train Host. Best of luck to you with all your assignments.😊

There is amazingly bright lighting in the New Haven Amtrak station tunnel. What kind of lighting is that? And would it be a possibility for the Washington Metro, or is it only practical for a smaller space like the New Haven tunnel?

I was unclear—I meant peace and quiet and solitude as in getting away from day-to-day chores and to-do lists at home. I agree, meeting and talking with other passengers is a very nice part of the sleeper train (or any train) experience.

Oh my, what an adventure! I’m glad you had such a nice time in Chicago—the walks along the lake sound lovely! And you said you don’t have much of a heart, but of course you do! it was very kind of you to help that lost gentleman find the lounge — you may have even saved him from missing his...

I like lots of peace and quiet and solitude, but there’s plenty of that on an LD trip, and I enjoy or need all the interactions with the crew that you have listed. I prefer to make sure in person that the conductor has scanned my ticket, and I prefer to see an LSA in person in case I have...

A great trip report! Thanks for posting it! I love the Keystones. I am old enough to remember the Metroliners so love it when I see the “bumblebee” (a perfect name!) on them. I love the ride from Philly to Harrisburg, especially for the farms and hills and the river. If you go back, and...

I don’t have any food allergies, but I do try to avoid additives/processed food when eating at home. I can tell the difference when I eat Amtrak flex food or cafe food. I don’t get sick but do feel lethargic. To be fair, I feel the same after some less healthy hotel breakfasts, so it is a...

I’m excited to see and ride the new cars, too. But I do like the current engines and will miss them when they are phased out. I am delighted at how this line has evolved into a success story, when they started with other states’ castoffs. Although maybe it’s not that surprising. I rode it a...

I think eating in the dining car will be a treat for kids of any age. A few other things to look for: While still in the mid-Atlantic, you’ll get the Philly skyline and the zoo on the left. Also, on the right side at Wilmington, there is a mural of a whale on the side of an office...