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Linda Emerson <lae@netcom.com> wrote:
> Has anyone spent much time traveling through California via Amtrak?  I 
> had an occasion to take the Coast Starlight from LA to Emeryville this 
> weekend and found it to be a refreshing way to make the journey.

Yes, I love going by train--when I've got the time.  It should come
as no surprise that it's a relatively slow, easy-going trip.  Don't
expect the train to be right on time, as the Coast Starlight is often
delayed by freight trains and other interference on it's host railroad,
the Southern Pacific.  But that's not the point.  Taking the train is
relaxing and makes it so that getting there is part of the fun.

Due to it's popularity, a good tip with the Coast Starlight is to make
your reservations by calling Amtrak as early as possible.  That way
you will be more likely to get one of the lower fares.  (The lower
fares are sell out first, and as the train books up the fare gets a
bit higher.)  Also, since the SP isn't always so great about keeping
the train on time, it's smart to call the Amtrak 800 number to check
on delays *before* going down to the station to either board or pick
someone else up.

For ticket and schedule and on-time information, call Amtrak at:

	(800) USA-RAIL


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Adrian Brandt (415) 940-2379
adrian@ntmtv.com