I’m traveling to Texas today from LV via thruway bus & Texas Eagle

[iliketrains]

Ok here is the last of my pics at LA Union Station. It’s almost time to board the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle. The metro lounge is full And the ticket counter which has a line dedicated to the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle check-in has had a steady stream. I think the train is going to be packed! I’ll get pics of my roomette once I get on board.

BTW, I made my reservation months ago and roomette was about $400. I went online the other day to check what the price was and it was about $700. So I will always plan ahead with Amtrak.

One of the pics below are the folks checking in for the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle. The others are around area of the Amtrak ticket counter.

 

[iliketrains]

Very nice report. Thanks for “taking us along”...

You are welcome.

 

[iliketrains]

Ok I took more pics on the platform while we waiting for the train to pull in and after it pulled in

 

[iliketrains]

Here is my roomette and the hallway.

 

[neroden]

You got a Superliner II. I think they're slightly nicer than the older Superliner Is.

 

[iliketrains]

You got a Superliner II. I think they're slightly nicer than the older Superliner Is.

Cool!

 

[iliketrains]

I’ll get my attendant’s and conductor’s name and post it because both of them came by introduced themselves and assured me they will help make my trip enjoyable. I felt like a celebrity because they knew my name. It’s sad that I have forgotten their names so quickly.

Big lesson learned. Get on the train when you are asked to. Not one but several passengers were left at LA because they left train for something. The attendant said he hopes they can catch up to the train at one of the next two stops. That is very sad.

 

[ehbowen]

I've left the train in order to walk around and buy something (Coca-Cola, naturally) at intermediate stops, but ONLY when:

• There is substantial padding and/or a long dwell time in the schedule, AND
• The train is on-time or early into a scheduled service stop, AND
• I've checked with the Conductor to make sure of the planned departure time and to make sure he knows I'm leaving the train temporarily.

If the train is running at all late or if scheduled departure time is within five minutes, do not even leave the platform.

 

[user 6862]

Ok I took more pics on the platform while we waiting for the train to pull in and after it pulled in

Photo 5 with the train roof just clearing the building is a great photo, captures the place and the moment perfectly.

 

[jiml]

Very detailed, with some interesting shots. I particularly like the sunlit one in your "More...Union Station" series.

 

[AKA]

Great report, thanks. Good info about this connection.

 

[PeeweeTM]

Informative photos, thanks!

 

[iliketrains]

Good Morning Everyone!!!

According to Siri I woke up near Dateline,AZ. When I finished showering we were close to Maricopa,AZ. The train is about two hours behind schedule. The attendant explained to me that there were 14 people on the Coast Starlight who were to connect in LA to this train. Because the CL was late the 14 passengers off boarded prior to LA. Then they were bussed to Palm Springs to meet us. We sat in Palm Springs for two hours waiting on them.

Here are some pics I took during breakfast. No reservation was required for breakfast but announcement has already said that reservations will be required for lunch. The two giant cookies were given to me in the LA metro lounge by the attendant. Super nice of him!!!! He was a great attendant, always pleasant and asking if he could assist with anything.

 

[iliketrains]

At Tucson passengers were allowed off the train for a break. I grabbed a pic of my super friendly and helpful attendant Fabian. Also at Tucson apparently people can visit the old train equipment housed at the station. I tried to get a good pic of folks who like they were touring. The pic is not so great.

 

[iliketrains]

I've left the train in order to walk around and buy something (Coca-Cola, naturally) at intermediate stops, but ONLY when:

• There is substantial padding and/or a long dwell time in the schedule, AND
• The train is on-time or early into a scheduled service stop, AND
• I've checked with the Conductor to make sure of the planned departure time and to make sure he knows I'm leaving the train temporarily.

If the train is running at all late or if scheduled departure time is within five minutes, do not even leave the platform.

Passengers should adhere to your guidelines. I hope they read this.

 

[Asher]

Hey I’m at Happy Hour at LA Union Station. The beers are $5 and the oysters are only $1 each!!

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The fish and chips are $16.

Looks like you made the right choice, the whole enchilada.

 

[iliketrains]

The Amtrak dining car menu aboard the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle. I took the pics while at lunch. I ordered the cheeseburger and chips and forgot to snap a pic before I devoured it. It was super delicious!

 

[SarahZ]

The Amtrak dining car menu aboard the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle.

The menu itself looks better than the old ones, but I do miss the old covers. I liked that they used the artwork for that particular train. It added to the experience.

 

[iliketrains]

Scenery between Benson. AZ and Lordsburg NM. We are still running about 2 hours late. See our progress here:
http://dixielandsoftware.net/cgi-bin/gettrain.pl?seltrain=2&selmonth=11&selday=29&selyear=2019
http://dixielandsoftware.net/cgi-bin/gettrain.pl?seltrain=2&selmonth=11&selday=29&selyear=2019

It just announced that we are crossing the Arizona and New Mexico boarder.

 

[iliketrains]

Everytime I see the Lordsburg, NM Amtrak stop I have to smile. It’s just an Amtrak sign next to a tiny tiny building. However someone is always getting on or getting off.

 

[Bob Dylan]

At least there's a shed! Sanderson,Texas has nothing but a Gravel platform since they tore down the old Station.

 

[iliketrains]

At least there's a shed! Sanderson,Texas has nothing but a Gravel platform since they tore down the old Station.

Lol

 

[iliketrains]

Pics from El Paso,TX. The fence is actually the US-Mexico border. You are looking toward Juarez, Mexico. My phone thinks I’m in Mexico. I received a message welcoming me to Mexico and informing me that my international calling benefits are active. LOL

There are a couple of pics or people waiting to board at the El Paso station.

The famous burrito lady was not here. It was very cold outside. She probably didn’t want to deal with the cold weather.

 

[Maglev]

I'm really enjoying your posts. What time is our dinner reservation?

 

[iliketrains]

The conductor just announced that will be delayed because of freight traffic. We are already 1 1/2 hours behind.