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I have O (Lionel) and S (American Flyer) layouts. All engines are late 1940s.

My wife and I have likely traveled more on Viking river and sea boats than we have on Amtrak...about 13 countries. You should try it sometime. Amtrak-wise, Silver Meteor and Star, Crescent, Sunset Limited, and the NE Regional.

One of 4 PRR streamlined K4 engines pulling "name trains" (aside from the Broadway Limited). The Altoona shops designed and built these. I think it looks better than the Loewy designed streamlined Broadway Limited engine.

My wife and I have visited 33 countries. Since Philadelphia is a "hub" for American Airlines, that is the one we have used the most. I do not have bad stories about any of them (that were the airline's fault). Best food was on Cathay Pacific. Best flights on corporate jets.

I'm willing to pay extra for DIRECT flights, period.

You picked a route that has some of the best scenery in the us. Have a great trip.

My wife and I use redcaps for every trip, but we are 81 and 79. We even use them on non-overnight trips to DC and Boston for help with luggage. As far as NYC Penn Station goes, it's worth the $5. per bag no matter your age. At this terminal, you are not allowed to go to platform level until the...

I'm fine with the new card. Not getting a email like I used to when the bill is first due, but I keep an eye out and pay the full balance each month.

Pay for the direct. When we went, many years ago, we flew with 5 stops/total 24 hours. Each connection is a potential screw-up. Cathay-Pacific = great food.

Which is what my wife (78) and I (80) have done for all of our 8 overnight trips. PLUS, 2 roomettes are a good deal cheaper than one bedroom (that still has bunk beds).

I don't miss it. I thought I would.

Yes. I lived in Queens until age 7, and my grandson lives in Brooklyn. Dumb me.

Remember "sections"? The 20th Century Limited, and others, would run up to 3 sections, leaving at the same time, when demand was considered.

I've taken the "Silver" trains a good number of times. I agree that you get the longer light in June, but I go to Florida in February for the warmth. I'm going to say there is not much to see but trees, most of the night hours, but we always fly home....so I can't speak for northbound trains. It...

When we arrived in Maricopa, our train was running 4 hours late. We were dumped out at 1 am to NO transportation options. Uber did not answer our 'phone. Get a pickup service ahead of time to meet your train WHEN it arrives.

I've been riding the NEC for 58 years, and cannot recall any employee negatives. Local trains, just one young jerk.

We live 8 miles West of Phila. Back in the early 1960s, I was attending The Philadelphia Collage of Art at Broad and Pine. Had apartments at 9th and Pine, then at 11th and Spruce. Was born in Queens NYC, so I've had some city life.

While on our local (SEPTA) train, going to the Amtrak station 2 days ago, there was a poster saying "get 20,000 points for getting the Amtrak card". The picture was the new blue card, but no mention of the new bank.

#91 Silver Star more late than normal, arriving Miami yesterday 3+ hours late. 1 hour sitting in Richman, VA, and 2 hours somewhere between Camden and Columbia, SC.

"O" (Lionel size) layouts are good for details.