Here is a cool site emailed to me all about Amtrak hints and tips. Whether a first time traveler or Amtrak veteran, there is sure to be something for everyone here. Amtrak Hints and Tips Russ
Thanks a lot Russ for giving us this link, I am thinking of taking a trip in the summer and this will come in handy.
Not joking when I say the following: When they discuss the subject of lateness they did very well, but I think they should have a special advisory about the Coast Starlight... several AMTK trains run an hour or two late, but this is more like a 14 or 16 hour lateness that people should be warned of. Several people have pointed out it operates more like an "Extra" now (through no fault of AMTK) Dane