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    Southwest Chief Re-Route?

    I believe that the news will come out next year whether it will remain on Raton subdivision (the current route) or move to BNSF Transcon.
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    King Street Pics?

    It looks a lot better than the old one- higher ceiling! Interesting seating- your choice of seat- wood or contemporary.
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    LAUS Metropolitan Lounge?

    Can you give me a link to get more info?
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    X-Train Chugging Along?

    10 miles north of the Strip? Doesn't sound like a good one.
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    Medical Emergency on the California Zephyr 6/10

    I'm an EMT. It depends on what level EMT is. Only paramedics, ME (medical examiner), and MD can declare patient deceased. On any other levels, they'll have to continue giving CPR until at the ER room unless in dangerous situations or long deceased.
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    The mother of all Superliner room polls

    I was about to click on #1, but I "can't" do that. It's attendant's territory!
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    Southwest Chief Re-Route?

    Belen line is a stub line for RailRunner. It ends just before the dirt of road overpass. I haven't been at Belen station for several years, so I'll have to revisit to check it out.
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    Possible job position in Hanford California?

    I'm familiar with San Joaquin Valley. It's being surrounded by mountains in the east, hills on the south and west. There's an opening on the north, Bay area. Basically it's in the bowl. It gets hot until get start cooling down at midnight. Bakersfield is on the hottest end. Heck even in...
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    Cheap Parking Near O'Hare?

    Try off site airport parking on Google search. I've used it at ABQ airport. Be sure to check their websites for any coupons.
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    New to Amtrak and train travel...

    Welcome, Denise! Have a wonderful trip along the coast of Pacific Ocean and on the water!
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    diner étiquette

    From the west, Yankees are referring to those who are from the northeast states.
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    Southwest Chief Re-Route?

    Incorrect, there are tracks in a shape of triangle. Tracks split just south of ABQ- going southwest to LA or south to Belen. From east heading to Belen, you either go north to ABQ or continue west to LA. From the west (in middle of nowhere) which is called "Dalies", you either go northwest to...
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    AU Friends take the Tehachapi Detour

    They weren't in coach. They were in PPC.
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    Southwest Chief

    Both! There are north and south walkway ramps. Two hints- if you are continue following the direction of train (head of locomotive), make a left in main tunnel. Other hint is stairways which is located on south walkway ramp. If you are looking at stairs from the tunnel, make a left.
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    ? About recent CZ coach seating...

    It depends. Some do assigned seating assignment by one of coach attendants and some don't. It may be assigned to a specific car (for destination) and specific seat. If the attendant doesn't tell you which seat, find a seat which it doesn't have a "check" tag placed on the base of overhead...
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    Could a version of the Auto Train sans the auto be successful?

    Probably not. What is the percentage of passengers use end to end trip on Star and Meteor trains?
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    Southwest Chief Track Conditions

    Are you talking about in Colorado and Kansas? BNSF is keeping that line but at lower speed, mostly used for coal and ag freights. Line from Trinidad to ABQ is the one that BNSF sold to NM. It only uses by Amtrak, not freights. I hope NM know what they're doing despite at bargain price. If BNSF...
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    L.A. Union Station

    It is usually true that SWC arrives early at LAUS, but later than Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle scheduled arrival time. Breakfast usually starts after Barstow. Breakfast closes somewhere at Riverside station. If you decide to deboard at Fullerton instead of LAUS, no changes on ticket is needed.
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    Day Roomette

    As for taking nap, I usually put one of the seats into reclining position and put your feet up on opposite seat. Roomette has 2 full size pillows that you can use. Or you can put both seats in flat position. You can ask attendant if you want to use mattress which is stored in upper bed. It's...
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    Bakersfield (CA) overnight parking

    I've been at Bakersfield station several times. It's on the edge of residential/commercial zones. Neighborhood is clean and well managed. Parking lots is pretty well used, so I am assuming that it is safe enough as long as you have good common sense with items in your vehicle.
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