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  • Amtrak Lake Shore Limited: Chicago ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to New York ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ and Boston ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ by sleeper train

    Amtrak Lake Shore Limited: Chicago ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to New York ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ and Boston ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ by sleeper train

    Excerpt

    The trip on the Amtrak Lake Shore Limited from Chicago to the East Coast proved to be challenging due to track closure. Despite the scenic views and inclusive meals, the experience didn’t fully justify the high ticket cost.


    Dining Car, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel, United States of America, World Rail Trips

    March 9, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • The best of Amtrak? First Class on the Acela train – Boston ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Philadelphia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ via New York ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    The best of Amtrak? First Class on the Acela train – Boston ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Philadelphia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ via New York ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    Excerpt

    The Acela is Amtrak’s Flagship service and in First Class the experience promises to be a lot! Is the Acela all it’s cracked up to be? Find out as I took a trip on the Northeast Corridor!


    Dining Car, Train Travel, United States of America, World Rail Trips

    September 2, 2023
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • Amtrak Empire Builder: Seattle ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ and Portland ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Chicago ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ – the cross-country route that has it all!

    Amtrak Empire Builder: Seattle ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ and Portland ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Chicago ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ – the cross-country route that has it all!

    Excerpt

    Connecting the Pacific Northwest with the vibrant city of Chicago is the Empire Builder – one of Amtrakโ€™s โ€˜ultra-long distanceโ€™ rail services running across the north of the country. This journey was a feast for the eyes, and that wasnโ€™t just the food in the onboard Dining Car, with the varied landscapes made this trip…


    Dining Car, Scenic Trips, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel, United States of America, World Rail Trips

    August 5, 2023
    11โ€“16 minutes
  • Amtrak Coast Starlight – San Francisco ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Los Angeles ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ by train – the most scenic route in the US?

    Amtrak Coast Starlight – San Francisco ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Los Angeles ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ by train – the most scenic route in the US?

    Excerpt

    You’ll see a lot less coast than you might expect on this trip, but it makes up for it in many other ways. A perfect day out along California’s coast.


    Dining Car, Scenic Trips, Sleeper Trains, Train Travel, United States of America, World Rail Trips

    January 15, 2023
    8โ€“13 minutes
  • Amtrak Capitol Limited – Washington D.C. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Chicago ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ by sleeper train

    Amtrak Capitol Limited – Washington D.C. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to Chicago ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ by sleeper train

    Excerpt

    This was my first overnight train trip in the United States. What was it like on the Amtrak Capitol Limited and how did I save money on the Superliner Roomette fare?


    Dining Car, Scenic Trips, Train Travel, United States of America, World Rail Trips

    January 1, 2023
    9โ€“14 minutes

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