And Flex served in your Room!Actually on Sunset days in effect it will have two more cars than now. But still no SSL or Transdorm.
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And Flex served in your Room!Actually on Sunset days in effect it will have two more cars than now. But still no SSL or Transdorm.
There is usually only 1 Coach attendant on the Eaglete for the Regular 2 Coach consist between Chicago and San Antonio.Regarding the St. Louis drop car, is it currently running or will it be added in September? And I know in years past they only opened the door at select stations. Why?
So two sleepers, a diner, and three coaches.................Its a start.Actually on Sunset days in effect it will have two more cars than now. But still no SSL or Transdorm.
Are they ones that are occasionally seen on the Pacific Surfliner?There are currently, I believe, three SSL's just sitting in LA's yards. I wonder what they're doing.
Well I saw two just in the yard, not in any consist (on the same day I saw a surfliner set with an SSL). And a third was on the chief deadheading last week. I dont think they’re being used on the Surfliner.Are they ones that are occasionally seen on the Pacific Surfliner?
I cringe every time I see a SSL on the Saluki.There are currently, I believe, three SSL's just sitting in LA's yards. I wonder what they're doing.
Probably not, if you booked a through ticket CHI-ELP with no breaks in the journey. Your sleeping car should be moved to the SL at San Antonio, probably while you're sleeping. You will lose electrical power in your room during the transfer, but if you're asleep, you won't care.If Im on the TE on a Tuesday out of CHI on my way to ELP, will I have to leave my bedroom / car and transfer to the Sunset at San Antonio?
SameI cringe every time I see a SSL on the Saluki.
Should be no change with the transfer. It just means the train will be longer on Sunset daysIf any of this changes come September, when an additional coach and sleeper are to be added to the TE's consist on days when it joins the SL, hopefully someone more knowledgeable will give us both a heads-up.
Should be no problem as the #421 Sleeper and 1 Coach are switched to the #1 Sunset Consist in San Antonio for LAX.If Im on the TE on a Tuesday out of CHI on my way to ELP, will I have to leave my bedroom / car and transfer to the Sunset at San Antonio?
As long as you are booked in the 421 sleeper (422 if east bound) you will not have to move. I've done several trips LA to Temple, TX and return on the Eagle (a few years ago) and always stayed put in my sleeper.If Im on the TE on a Tuesday out of CHI on my way to ELP, will I have to leave my bedroom / car and transfer to the Sunset at San Antonio?
The first time I took the Eagle (CHI->Tuscon), we arrived in San Antonio pretty much on time and weren't due to leave for many hours (2 or 3 or 4AM), so I asked if it was safe to leave and go for a walk. The SCA told me if the car was closed, I might have to wait in the station or on the platform, but just get back before it left. I walked about 5 blocks to the River Walk, and around the Walk for an hour or two and arrived back at the train at about 11 PM and my sleeper, the coach and (maybe?) the cafe car were parked near the station. The rest of the train (engine, other coach, etc.) had vanished (maybe in the yard somewhere being turned?) and the door to the sleeper was open, so I climbed back on and went to my roomette. When I woke up, we were somewhere around Sanderson rolling west. So, no, you don't have to stay in your sleeper, but you don't need to be awake for the transfer.As long as you are booked in the 421 sleeper (422 if east bound) you will not have to move. I've done several trips LA to Temple, TX and return on the Eagle (a few years ago) and always stayed put in my sleeper.
Gathering dust?There are currently, I believe, three SSL's just sitting in LA's yards. I wonder what they're doing.
No Contest,Go with the Chief! Better arrival time, no hassle of getting from the El Paso Station to the Airport, No TSA etc.I would like opinions on What Would You Do? Planning a trip from CHI to LAX for 2 seniors in a bedroom. These choices are barring no interruptions or delays. First option is, we already booked the SWC for $1955, to arrive 43 hours later. The last 8 hours is overnight while sleeping. Second option is to take the TE to ELP for $1275. Arriving 48 hours later at 125pm. Then catching a flight for $500, 6:52pm - 8:10pm, to LAX the same day. Second trip will be roughly $200 cheaper, but the day is over since we are arriving in the evening. After writing all this out, I may have answered my question myself. Both trips arrive the same day, first one in the morning, the second in the evening for $200 less. It seems my first choice may be the better one. What Do You Think?
Most hotels will let you leave your bags there then check in later. Or leave them at the Metropolitan Lounge at LAX as was suggested.Personally, I like arriving early if the $200 isn't that big of a hit to your budget. However, you have to weight that to how soon you can check in to your hotel, and what you do with your time until then. There certainly is plenty to do in LA! I just learned that a Marriott I booked with was offering "guaranteed early check" in for an additional $65, which is ridiculous. I rolled the dice and did not pay that and still got in a good hour early.
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