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by naphtalia
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Nov 26 '00 |
For Short Hops, the Train is the Way to Go
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by ingridjen
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Mar 09 '00 |
All Aboard!
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by poneyby
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Mar 20 '00 |
What was suppose to be a 24 hour trip turned into a 3 day nightmare..
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by sweetsue_98
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Dec 28 '00 |
I Would Rather Fly!
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by Melaney
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May 15 '00 |
1-800 GO RAIL
An adventure that a person should do at least once because it is unique and fun!... read full review
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by racheln
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Feb 19 '00 |
Amtrak SUCKS
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by Mr.Eyore
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Nov 07 '00 |
A Gambler's Guide to Being a Hobo
All you need to know to live in the manner to which you could become accostomed... read full review
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by kmennie
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Apr 08 '00 |
What sort of idiot...
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by AggieBrett
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Jun 20 '00 |
Amtrak-- Hell, But Slower
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by msavere
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May 17 '00 |
Amtrak: I'd Like an Order of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (Without the Automobiles)
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by derval
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Feb 27 '00 |
Romance of Rail Travel
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by luv_sunshine
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Aug 01 '01 |
California Zephyr: Amtrak's Finest Route
The California Zephyr is a SPECTACULAR train trip. Everyone should ride it, at least once.... read full review
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by pbyaeger
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Aug 30 '00 |
Legroom, legroom, and more legroom (and my butt's comfy too!)
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by BenjiePanda
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Mar 19 '00 |
Amtrak: Off the track?
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by Renee_S.
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Mar 23 '00 |
Amtrak Flop
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by luv_sunshine
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Feb 28 '01 |
For Overnight Trips, Choose a Sleeper
The only way to travel through the night and it is not as expensive as you may think.... read full review
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by Profilewriter
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Mar 20 '00 |
Auto Train Update
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by sliznyak2
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Nov 28 '00 |
Amtrak-a good alternative to driving
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by Robtran
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Aug 16 '00 |
The Seething, Spitting, Howling Nightmare That Is Amtrak Travel
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by YYvonne
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Sep 15 '00 |
The train was way off track
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by Profilewriter
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Mar 14 '00 |
Auto Train to Florida
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Very Helpful |
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by djgeiger
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May 12 '00 |
Grandmother's House By Rail
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by Profilewriter
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Feb 05 '00 |
Trains beat Cars for Trips with Kids
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by jtown
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Feb 05 '01 |
Amtrak is fine if you have realistic expectations
Don't expect the Ritz at a Motel 6 price. Single travelers should stick to flying/driving long distances.... read full review
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by radioguy
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Dec 14 '00 |
Amtrak -- Save Money, Spend Time, See the U.S.A.
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by readnbead
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Sep 15 '00 |
When you absolutely, positively have to be there...5 hours late?
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by renewal2
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Jul 11 '00 |
Amtrak, Really?
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by Profilewriter
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Feb 22 '00 |
Get a seat; tips for Northeast train travel
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by reive
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Aug 02 '00 |
The civilized way to travel
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by galileo365
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Jul 10 '00 |
I Rode A Choo-Choo!
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by Panthera_Leo
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Oct 05 '00 |
The Cascades: European-Style Trains in the Pacific Northwest
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by ostrich48
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Jan 31 '00 |
Best scenic Amtrak train routes
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by Sunliner
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Mar 21 '00 |
Getting There Is Half The Fun
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by RayneStorm
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Nov 27 '00 |
Like meatloaf through a straw, so are the days on a train...
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by dance4joy
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Jun 25 '00 |
Be Ready for an "Adventure"
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by srothstein
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Jun 27 '00 |
Amtrak Advice
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by lority
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Feb 18 '00 |
Scared To Fly, Amtrak is Great
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by dncswknivs
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Sep 07 '00 |
Planes, TRAINS, and Automobiles
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by a_beg
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Sep 15 '00 |
What's wrong with Amtrak ?
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by fe03
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Mar 16 '00 |
Relax with Amtrak
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by beckytcy
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Mar 21 '00 |
Amtrak: Why monopolies are bad
It's so sad... the environment is dying...... read full review
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by meiste
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Mar 07 '00 |
AMTRAK: NEVER AGAIN!
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by prb
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Oct 03 '00 |
Train kept a' rollin', all night long
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by hiphop101
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Dec 14 '00 |
You won't mind the long ride...seriously.
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by resromine
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Jul 03 '00 |
Adventures on Amtrak...And beyond
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by TexLady21
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Jul 25 '00 |
Time, Time, Time
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by mlreneeb
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Mar 29 '00 |
Amtrak Tips
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by bepstein
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Oct 02 '00 |
The perfect train ride
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by dlockeretz
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Apr 02 '00 |
Amtrak's Northeast Corridor: The Way to Go Between Boston and New York
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by soldfromwi
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May 16 '00 |
Amtrak Stinks
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by MisterWip
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Apr 28 '00 |
Amtrak - Southern Efficiency and Northern Charm
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by yvi_1
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Aug 28 '00 |
Travel at an Easy Pace
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by angelheart
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May 27 '00 |
Auto Train keeps $$ in your pocket.
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by singaporeboy
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Sep 23 '00 |
Travel Canada in style
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by codycat
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Aug 30 '00 |
This should be your last resort
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by soldfromwi
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Feb 12 '00 |
Don't Take Amtrak
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by christine_richard
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Nov 18 '00 |
Preparing to go Amtrak
It's fun to try; whether or not you can continue your journeys by train will depend on your love of small spaces and your ability to deal with odor. ... read full review
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by dlockeretz
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Mar 16 '00 |
Hudson Bay Railroad
A unique trip for the adventurous traveler.... read full review
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by HunterSBoy
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Dec 03 '00 |
Not the most comfortable or cheap way to travel, but it works.
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by dlockeretz
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Mar 17 '00 |
California Zephyr: Amtrak's Best
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by dennys
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Mar 26 '00 |
When your AmTrak crew is fresh.
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by smynders
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May 22 '00 |
Amtrak Acela New York-Boston: Ah-sort-of
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by dlockeretz
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Apr 02 '00 |
Empire Builder: Trip through Big Sky Country
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by EducFun
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Aug 26 '00 |
The Empire Builder
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by EducFun
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Aug 27 '00 |
Fall trip to New England
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by uglabeep
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Apr 06 '00 |
Pardon me boy
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by kinneys
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Dec 14 '00 |
Amtrak Cascades...
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by cio541
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Mar 24 '00 |
Great way to travel
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by Jenzie
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Mar 27 '00 |
Thanks for Nothin', Amtrak...
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by fordlo3091
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Aug 02 '00 |
Better than Cars & Air, however has some drawbacks
If you have the time - Ride Amtrak, and see the countryside.... read full review
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by Reidotcom
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Apr 13 '00 |
Going to travel in the Northeast US? Use Amtrak!
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by westlogger
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May 09 '00 |
Amtrak: A Vacation in Itself
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by nuttree
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Sep 22 '00 |
Travel in Style!
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by jackt357
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Apr 08 '00 |
Train lovers delight
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by merrmaid
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Jun 28 '00 |
A Colorado Train Trip with a Gorge-ous View
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by YUMMYKAZ
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Sep 15 '00 |
I love the train! I never fly!
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by wickengel
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May 29 '00 |
AMTRAK CA -- Train AND Bus
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by B-Dogg
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Jun 05 '00 |
What a waste! Try flying instead
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by Kristy18
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Dec 22 '00 |
there's no better way to travel
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by ellisseason
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Jan 06 '06 |
Amtrak's Auto Train
If you're driving it, I suggest riding the Auto-Train.... read full review
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by ctjan
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May 03 '00 |
Amtrak's autotrain is worth the trip...
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by liberator76
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Jul 27 '00 |
East-West, easy, cheap, clean
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by kevins85
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Jul 07 '00 |
Fabulous Rockies via Fabulous VIA Rail **UPDATE**
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by evixir
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Jun 18 '00 |
Leisurely nostalgic fun, though often delayed -- make a day of it!
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by LRai
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Dec 15 '00 |
Train or Plane...hmmmm
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by mrj75
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Jul 03 '00 |
Allaboard Amtrak:
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by babs33175
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Jul 10 '00 |
Relax and Enjoy
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by kadatheron
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Jan 11 '04 |
Amtrak Hell between Reno and San Francisco
In the west, the new equipment is nice. As noted in my essay, the service and organisation are absolutely godawful.
Amtrak along the northeast corridor (Metroliner) is OK.... read full review
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by pmason
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Aug 15 '00 |
For trips under 500 miles, Amtrak is Awesome!
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by cpcole
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Dec 02 '00 |
Pleasantly surprised
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by gypsy.nu
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Sep 09 '00 |
It's not the Silver Bullet....but it'll do.
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by artiste
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Nov 29 '00 |
AMTRAK GOES PLACES!!!
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by dbirchall
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Mar 16 '00 |
Great for relaxing scenic travel
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Very Helpful |
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by krisi234
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Jul 11 '00 |
Take a train for your next trip!
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by thirty2flavorz
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Nov 13 '00 |
I like the choo-choo train!
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by jdt2000
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Sep 17 '00 |
The train: Great for people watching and an enjoyable ride
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by SLOW
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Apr 08 '00 |
Punishing Your Kids
Gag me.... read full review
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by azielinski
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Apr 02 '00 |
amtrak vetran
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by Kilroy
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Oct 20 '00 |
Riding That Train
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by dennys
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Apr 05 '00 |
The Bat Train
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by Halsey
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Oct 01 '00 |
What I learned on AMTRAK
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by jsmith1047
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Oct 07 '00 |
Jackster
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by dlockeretz
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Mar 19 '00 |
Coast Starlight: West Coast on Amtrak
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by melboyer
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Jul 20 '00 |
Think twice before using Amtrak
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by rbrenton88
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Apr 11 '00 |
Amtrack on the NorthEast Corridor
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by dlockeretz
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Mar 17 '00 |
Lake Shore Limited: New York/Boston to Chicago
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by IndigoCactus
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Aug 24 '00 |
Special Needs
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by pearcewg
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Aug 25 '00 |
Worth the ride in a few select cases
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by reelectnoone
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Jun 20 '08 |
Poor excuse for a rail road
No. Poor service, late trains, high cost. Long waits on the phone for help, if you can get any...Take a plane...rent a car but stay away from Amtrak.... read full review
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by laura2753
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Aug 20 '09 |
Amtrak Southwest chief
STAY AWAY... read full review
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by shellfish1
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May 25 '00 |
Piece of cake!
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by kansascloud
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Oct 10 '05 |
Southwest Chief Adventure
Everyone should do this at least once. New Mexico is spectacular to visit and the Southwest Chief is a fun way to get there. ... read full review
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by railrookie
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Jul 16 '06 |
Just A Nice Change!
Take the train! Do your homework if you are a "rail rookie". If you do this, you will LOVE it! Slow down and smell the roses!... read full review
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by PikaCow011
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Jun 19 '00 |
Amtrak... Awful
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by travelcoupons
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Jun 03 '00 |
Pickpockets, derailments and noisy kids.
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by baberuth98
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Nov 16 '00 |
VIA RAIL TO TORONTO
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by bkenreich
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Jul 24 '00 |
Amtrak from Seattle to Vancouver, Canada
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Somewhat Helpful |
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by DADB
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Sep 11 '00 |
Amtrack vs VIA Rail
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Somewhat Helpful |
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by buffysomers
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Oct 19 '00 |
Amtrak- DON'T DO IT !!!!
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Somewhat Helpful |
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by dubi
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Jun 08 '00 |
Weird stops, great service
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Somewhat Helpful |
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