[ValerieUSA]

Yes, several years ago I took the train from Chehalis, WA to Portland, OR -- very nice modern train and on time. Then I took a (scheduled) night time trip from Sacramento to Chehalis, WA that was delayed until the wee hours of the morning. We were left at the station without attendants or an explanation why the train didn't show up. It was sweltering hot with hard benches, no snack or drinks vending machines, just a couple of fans on the floor - no AC. However, the view on the trip was spectacular through the mountains, and would have been missed at night.

[Conservababe]

I love train travel. Yes, I know Amtrak is vilified as being government run and incompetent. But, I have had less problems traveling by train than by air travel.

It has been at least five years since I have been on a train, so I forget the names. But, the one from Chicago to New Orleans is a fun travel experience. The announcement for breakfast serving times includes the menu and that Bloody Marys' are served.

I love the freedom of walking during a trip on a train, especially the sway and hum along the rails. If no one has experienced it, they cannot know.