Sunset Limited discussion

[zephyr17]

Hey all, I’m planning on taking the Sunset Limited out of LA this March. With the 10 PM departure, my assumption is that the beds will be made up in the sleepers once we board.

Is that correct?

Yes

 

[jazzharris]

Hey all, I’m planning on taking the Sunset Limited out of LA this March. With the 10 PM departure, my assumption is that the beds will be made up in the sleepers once we board.

Is that correct?

In my experience, yes.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Hey all, I’m planning on taking the Sunset Limited out of LA this March. With the 10 PM departure, my assumption is that the beds will be made up in the sleepers once we board.

Is that correct?

Should be/ they usually are! Will you be on #2( Sleeper on ftont) or #422?( Sleeper on Rear)

 

[dcipjr]

Should be/ they usually are! Will you be on #2( Sleeper on ftont) or #422?( Sleeper on Rear)

I’ll be on #2—heading from LAX to PHL via NOL! I’ve done the Texas Eagle long ago, but have never done this itinerary before. I’m looking forward to something new—should be fun!

 

[dcipjr]

Also meant to mention, I took the post here about same-day connections in Chicago to heart. I've gone westbound PHL-LAX many times, but have done LAX-PHL eastbound twice, and missed my connection to the Cardinal both times—I had to get bussed to Indianapolis and board the Cardinal, and I'd like to avoid that again.

It was either chance it again, spend a night in Chicago, or spend a night in New Orleans.

Since I've never taken the Sunset all the way, and have never taken the Crescent, this routing won out!

 

[Cal]

and missed my connection to the Cardinal both times—I had to get bussed to Indianapolis and board the Cardinal, and I'd like to avoid that again.

Doesn't the Cardinal leave the earliest of all LD trains? I understand the appeal of the train, but perhaps it's better to take the LSL that has a later departure time and just transfer in NYP next time.