There are two Viewliner sleepers on the New York section of this train, and mine is one that has been redesigned and completely refurbished inside. I must say, the new color scheme is very handsome. The paneling and trim are faux wood in a rich dark brown, matching very nicely the seat cushions and padded…
You only have to cross the country a few times on one of Amtrak’s long-distance trains to learn a few little tricks that will make overnight travel by train a lot easier. Here are four, a couple of which I learned the hard way. Traveling Light is Easier: If you’re traveling solo and have…
I received an email yesterday from someone asking about travel agents: Should they use one when putting together a train trip? And my answer is … (drum roll) … “It depends”. If you live in Springfield, Illinois, and want to take the train to Chicago to see the Cardinals play the Cubs at Wrigley…
One of the questions about train travel that keeps popping up usually comes from someone who’s planning a long-distance train trip and wants to know if it’s better to use a travel agent. My advice is usually to use a travel agent if you really don’t want to try doing it yourself, and especially if…