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  1. caravanman

    Old member but new username

    This video may be quite old, but if anyone needs a "fix" of diesel exhaust fumes, try this:
  2. caravanman

    Old member but new username

    Plenty of Diesel Electric Alco derivatives working in India! :cool:
  3. caravanman

    Amtrak Dining and Cafe Service discussion 2024 H1

    Is that popular American beer that we in the UK hear so much about available? Duff is the brand... ;) :cool:
  4. caravanman

    Amtrak Dining and Cafe Service discussion 2024 H1

    Somehow I always think of Brie as being rather "mature", I can't quite cope with the thoughts of a young baby one... ;) :cool:
  5. caravanman

    Horn noise and fumes

    I think the engine is entirely separate and not accessible from the coaches on these type of trains? With reference to fumes, when travelling in India, a lot of trains have a diesel generator car even behind an electric loco, to power the A/C or heating. Fumes are nasty if you are in the next...
  6. caravanman

    USA Rail Pass questions

    I have changed from one class of fare to another on the same train, it is not a problem. Please feel free to book a roomette for whichever part of the route you want to, you are the customer, go ahead! Do be aware that roomettes do sell out frequently, so I would not delay in booking that item...
  7. caravanman

    USA Rail Pass questions

    Welcome to the group! Asking your questions is the way to get specific queries answered. I used the rail pass myself several times and found it good value. One thing to be aware of is the "segments" rule. A segment is used when you get on one train or thruway bus, and then alight. So for...
  8. caravanman

    Amtrak or Transit related YouTube channels and videos

    This is an unusual video, in that it shows a Jeb Brooks trip on the California Zephyr end to end, but using all 3 different options. Coach, roomette and sleeper are all reviewed in turn. It might be a good introduction to the whole Amtrak experience and options, for folk who want to know what to...
  9. caravanman

    San Francisco/Emeryville, CA

    It is a few years since I was there, but I never felt there were safety issues in Emeryville? Certainly it is not much of an interesting destination. I love San Francisco, and as mentioned above, there is a lot to see, with bus, metro, tram and cable cars to get around. I can't offer any...
  10. caravanman

    Move coach to roomette during trip

    Once you are aboard your train in coach, you can simply ask the Amtrak train Conductor if any sleeper rooms are available, and take it from there. At one time, unsold sleeper rooms could be bought aboard the train from your Conductor at a reduced price, but as mentioned above, they are now sold...
  11. caravanman

    Fare Buckets discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    It could be a "glitch" in the computer, or maybe only one coach seat on one of the trains was still available in the "lower bucket". Maybe run the booking test again on a slightly different day to see what that throws up?
  12. caravanman

    Move coach to roomette during trip

    I have done this type of thing in the past. More to save $ than because of non availability. I book a coach seat for the first part, then book a roomette and move to the roomette at the appropriate station. No need to contact customer services. The attendant let me move early each time, but of...
  13. caravanman

    India passenger news

    Nice to see "The Great Indian Railway Atlas" getting a mention. I bought the previous edition from the India Rail Museum in Delhi a few years ago, very detailed indeed. I used to like to purchase "Trains at a Glance", a comprehensive India timetable available from most station bookstalls, but I...
  14. caravanman

    India passenger news

    Bengaluru is the "new" name for Bangalore. India is replacing many of the old colonial names. Can be a little awkward to locate the correct train stations under their new names! Bengaluru is one of the big IT places in India for call centres, etc.
  15. caravanman

    Auto Train discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    The Autotrain is not something I will ever need to use, but this video popped up on my youtube feed, thought it might be of interest? It shows the whole set up from loading to arrival, with a good amount of the train facilities as well.
  16. caravanman

    Traveling in coach

    I almost always enjoyed two coach seats to myself on my earlier Amtrak trips, but recently the trains are much more full. I guess most folk hope for two seats, but do we really want to be unable to travel at all because trains are "full", but with only half the seats occupied? My feeling about...
  17. caravanman

    Preferred connection time between Long Distance (LD) trains

    I prefer a bit of time off the train. I love train travel, but I also try to make the most of the sights at journeys end. I guess it depends on the purpose of your ride, if you need to get somewhere asap, then short connection times are best, but if it is a leisure trip, then a longer break...
  18. caravanman

    Traveling in coach

    This Youtube channel has some very clear info on Amtrak coach seat travel, albeit about 3 years old, pricewise!
  19. caravanman

    The Padma River Bridge and related new routes in Bangladesh

    I am guessing it will in fact be a tad quicker than that 325 hours? ;) :cool:
  20. caravanman

    Traveling in coach

    Is there any "lounge / observation car" on the Lake Shore Limited?
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