Next week I plan to depart Chicago on a trip out to Fullerton, CA on the Chief.
Could any of you who follow train time-keeping regularly tell me what sort of "record" the Chief has had lately arriving into California---just in general.
About how late can I expect to arrive in Fullerton ?
I have plans for the day and hope that there is a "fair" chance the train will not arrive too, too late.
I remember a ride I took on the Chief into L.A. about two years ago when it actually arrived a half-hour EARLY into the city.
This is one of my favorite trains and hopefully I can enjoy a rather "uneventful" trip. I will stay in California for only two nites and take the Chief BACK to Chicago.
.....although , come to THINK about it , is ANY trip on Amtrak lately "UNEVENTFUL" ??
Posted by M190 (Member # 3009) on :
For the past few days it's been anywhere from OT to 3 hrs down. Today's train is listed as OT at Lamy. Gotta love the BNSF! Last time I rode #4, we moved out of LAX OT but fell 2 hrs down hooking up express. Arrived CHI an equal 2 hrs down. My favorite train too and say hello to The Land of Enchantment for me when you go through ok? <wistful sigh>
Posted by espeefoamer (Member # 2815) on :
You can generally count on the Chief being on time unless weather or mechanical problems interfere.
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Posted by MPALMER (Member # 125) on :
I have seen it come in late to LAX, but I agree with the other posters above, usually only a couple hours.
BNSF loves those incentive payments from Amtrak for keeping the trains on time!