posted
Is the schedule reliable enough to go from LAX to ABQ then wait a few hours for the Southwest Cheif and return to LAX?
RRCHINA Member # 1514
posted
Yes, unless something unusual happens.
See Coast Starlights report today at this site.
PaulB Member # 4258
posted
Yes, that's what I did last year.
Room Service Member # 2405
posted
Thank you. Paul, do I remember correctly that you got a sleeper upgrade on your recent CS trip? What the proper ettique for doing that?
ryan2678 Member # 4391
posted
so are these trains usually on time or not?
PaulB Member # 4258
posted
quote:Originally posted by Room Service: Thank you. Paul, do I remember correctly that you got a sleeper upgrade on your recent CS trip? What the proper ettique for doing that?
Just track down the conductor and ask for an upgrade. They will fill out a little form, punch some holes in it (showing how much you paid) and give you a receipt.
PaulB Member # 4258
posted
quote:Originally posted by ryan2678: so are these trains usually on time or not?
If the SW Chief is late (which it rarely is) it's usually not more than 1 hour late. Usually it's right on time.
Eric Member # 674
posted
I've done this trip a dozen or so times from FLG-ABQ. Twice, I've seen both trains on the platform at the same time at ABQ (3 & 4), but that is a fairly rare occurrence. I usually have at least four hours to check out ABQ. The Chief has excellent OT performance, so I wouldn't worry too much, if at all.
posted