One neat feature that isn't advertised is that when the D&RGW management was trying to kill it, the employees banded together to promote the service. Amos Cordoba apparently led that effort; I joined him for his meeting with Silverton business leaders in late September 2001 and I could see that they had a lot of respect for him. Of course, he went to the meeting by train.
You could talk with the agent at Flagstaff and see what the procedure is or call the 800 number. I cannot recall off hand what the meal entitlement hours are. If the train is running late I would tend to err on the side of caution and eat in town before boarding. The Lumberyard Brewing company across the tracks from the station would be a good choice (but for safety don't cross the tracks. Use the street crossing instead. )
It's likely the special schedule for the Daylight Savings Time transition.
Yes, the 30 car line is the "base" sleeper for 3/4.
Did you notice that there were other trains with 10xx?
At the stations do they still announce it as #3 and #4?
Isn't there a freight derailment also?
Yes, that’s the main reason the tracks are closed. Though the weather was hampering access to the derailment site.
That derailment could be a very sticky situation!
I didn't see anyone boarding the SSL. I did see some bring their luggage to the bag/coach for storage in the baggage room. This was the car behind the coach car that everyone was boarding.
The audio which runs in connection with the video includes a radio conversation presumably between the conductor and a crewman indicating that the train is SRO and that he (presumably the conductor) is sending people to the lounge car.
The person above answered the question. as how I knew they were SRO, but I still would like to know how this situation can come about when they have a reservation system.. do they intentionally overbook like the airlines?
