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,...

People planning their first long-distance train journey often ask me if an Amtrak sleeping car is worth the extra cost. My response is always the same: Absolutely! A real bed and...

I really like the Viewliner sleepers. I like the convenience of having a sink and a toilet right there in the room. I like the spacious feeling you get from...

Q: In two months, I will be taking the Zephyr from Omaha to San Francisco. I’m afraid the roomette will be uncomfortably small. Should I upgrade to a bedroom?  ...