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Correct, bag/dorms are next. That said, I suspect they'll be a few month delay switching things over. But once the first bag/dorms come on line, that'll be the first revenue expansion of the Viewliner fleet (since they can start to free up the sleeping space in sleepers that the crew is...

They are modular, but I don't think any of the modules include staircases. :-)

No, it's because at least one handicap bedroom needs to be directly adjacent to the dining car. (edited to correct my typo, I meant bedroom but my fingers typed bathroom).

Correct, apparently the Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago is privately running and 9:00 PM is a hard cutoff for their closing time. I would complain as otherwise nothing will change, but not sure I'd expect much of a difference.

I sure hope customer service is reading this thread and seeing how much ill-will declining a simple lunch has generated.

This is a perfect example of what bugs me about Amtrak. Either the server is wrong, in which case he should be reported so he can be better trained. OR (and it appears this is NOT the case) he is correct, in which case some penny-pincher at Amtrak has decided that saving a few bucks (because...

What I've continued to advocate is that NYS should get in on this. Since a good majority of the LSL passes through NYS itself, they should order a "captive" (as much as practical it'll never be 100%) fleet of NYS themed diners and sleepers and outfit the LSL with them. Then turn 448/449 into a...

None. Seriously really please don't use duct tape. I've come across rooms where folks have taken upon themselves to use duct tape... and had sticky spots all over the place.

Oh don't get me wrong. I love geography. I even love geography when related to trains. This seems a bit far afield here though. Just me.

Can someone please point me to a forum on railroading? I seem to have stumbled on a geography forum.... :-)

I agree, but my guess is she didn't want to pursue the matter and without her for a witness, there wouldn't be much point.

Well, let's see. There was the crazy lady in the dinner on the Southwest Chief on our honeymoon (so not around Christmas like a previous poster who at first I thought might have been talking about the same woman!) She was apparently upset that someone from the crew had not woken her up in time...

I've got to say, Thirdrail7 does a good job finding the right road signs! But 2 more, any 2, I'll take!

Is there a chance? Sure? Does anyone have actually useful data? Not here.

Oh cool, then a slightly late Birthday present for me!

Really, you think so? You think you're going to find someone willing to volunteer at say Gastonia NC? Remember, you have to be there before the NB train arrives, so plan on showing up at midnight. And the SB doesn't come through until 3:12 AM. So are you going to stick around for 3+ hours? Or...

Yes, two adults can fit somewhat comfortably. The way to the upper bunk makes more sense in person. But first, step up on the toilet lid, then on to a small shelf and then you're in. Not to bad if you're at all nimble.

No, that's not what you originally said or what I replied to. You said "why doesn't the government build a HSR system connecting every small and large town in the nation in the name of safety and security? " That's a HUGE difference from "afford modern trains". Do you realize exactly how...

One word: COST. It simply isn't feasible to build that much HSR nor economical. And it's really not necessary. For example, most large storms from which you'd want to evacuate people have days of warning, so you can plan accordingly, or happen in a matter of minutes (tornadoes) and no HSR rail...

Yes, just look for a typical airport shuttle bus that says "Amtrak". No, it's not customary to tip the driver.