Almost invariably, the first question I’m asked when the subject turns to long-distance train travel is, “What’s the food like?” My response is, “Quite good, most of the time.” If you sense a little hedging there, you’re right. There are some inconsistencies. A flatiron steak will be tender, juicy and cooked to perfection on one…
First, a disclaimer: I can’t remember who sent me this list. I once had the information, but either deleted it carelessly or it’s misfiled somewhere in the bowels of my computer. If someone out there knows the original source, let me know and I’ll gladly give credit. However, to the best of my knowledge, the…
Amtrak’s train # 3, the Southwest Chief, leaves Chicago’s Union Station daily in the mid-afternoon on its two-night journey to Los Angeles. These photos were taken during my early-October trip aboard this train. I boarded the train in Galesburg, Illinois, a town about 200 miles southwest of Chicago and just a few miles from where…
Amtrak dining cars feature communal seating, which means you’ll be taking your meals with other passengers unless you’re in a party of four. And that, for my money, is one of the best things about traveling by train, especially long-distance trains. During my many train trips, I have met a host of interesting people, including…