That is the question. And it’s the question I’ve gotten here more than any other over the years. Should you tip the attendants in the sleeping cars? And, of course, the next question is How Much? . Here’s what I think is reasonable for a passenger to expect in the way of service from a…
What follows are my recommendations for tipping sleeping car attendants on long-distance Amtrak trains, whether Superliners running west of Chicago or Viewliners on most of the overnight trains in the east. If it’s done right, sleeping car attendant is a tough job. The California Zephyr, for example, is a two night trip from Chicago to…
Q: I’ve been informed by my physician that I should no longer fly. Therefore, to attend a family event in early November, I have just booked a roomette from Chicago to Seattle on the Empire Builder. I’m basically a shy person and am not looking forward to sharing a table in the dining car with…
The Sunset Limited, Amtrak’s Train #2, departed Los Angeles about 10 minutes late (At 10:10 P.M.) in a driving rain. Everything had gotten off to a very promising start when T.J., the car attendant who checked my ticket on the platform at the door of my sleeper, said “You’re in number 3, Mr. Loomis. Follow…