Passenger Trains > Has anyone traveled on the new Pullman service offered

I am looking to hear some feedback from anyone who has already traveled on the new Pullman service. Any photos? Any reviews?

Will be taking southbound next week assuming it runs.

Yes, I rode the first official revenue round-trip out of Chicago on 10/29. Had a splendid time. I booked the Master Stateroom both ways and it was worth the fare. Recommend it.

If you go diet for a week ahead so you are plenty hungry when boarding as the food is terrific!!

Ross Rowland

Where's the NY - Chicago route ?

i too am booked on that trip why do you write "assuming" it runs???? have you heard about any problem?

Ross

thanks for the feedback. what cars were on the trip?? do you have any photos? what was the dress code? was the ride comfortable?

thanks again. i'm booked on it next week and can't wait

I went southbound in late October, and it was a good experience. The round end observation was parked right by the door in Union Station. Leaving Chicago on a dark, clear night is spectacular. I had a couple cocktails in the observation car and then dinner in the dome around 9. Then it was back to the lounge for a nightcap and then to my compartment for a pretty good night's sleep. Breakfast and lunch followed the next day before arriving in New Orleans. It is a big step up from Amtrak and very much like riding the Panama Limited in the 1950's. There were a few minor issues, but I'm sure they will work them out in time. I also enjoyed meeting some great folks and having good conversation. A late evening cigar with a cognac would have been great.

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mdolot1 Wrote:
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> I went southbound in late October, and it was a
> good experience. The round end observation was
> parked right by the door in Union Station. Leaving
> Chicago on a dark, clear night is spectacular. I
> had a couple cocktails in the observation car and
> then dinner in the dome around 9. Then it was back
> to the lounge for a nightcap and then to my
> compartment for a pretty good night's sleep.
> Breakfast and lunch followed the next day before
> arriving in New Orleans. It is a big step up from
> Amtrak and very much like riding the Panama
> Limited in the 1950's. There were a few minor
> issues, but I'm sure they will work them out in
> time. I also enjoyed meeting some great folks and
> having good conversation. A late evening cigar
> with a cognac would have been great.

That sounds really nice. How does one go about booking this trip? Is it through Amtrak?

http://www.travelpullman.com/

thanks for the update? just curious what were some of the minor issues that arose during your trip.

thanks for the picture

How did you folks find/board this train at Chic Union Sta?
Were you able to visit the Metro lounge like the Amtrak sleeping car pass?
Thanks

Hal

Nick, The two cars I remember of the four on our trip were the dome diner where we took our very well done meals and the round end obs. lounge where I spent most of my time enjoying the view to the rear and where my master bedroom was. The other cars were an 11 bedroom sleeper and a sleeper used as crew dorm.

The CN track between Memphis and Jackson is very poorly maintained resulting in a rough ride. Other than that stretch the ride was quite nice.

The crew was the best part, as they couldn't do enough to make the trip great. You'll have a wondeful time.

Safe travels, Ross Rowland

Train-a-Mania Wrote:
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> http://www.travelpullman.com/


Thanks! I Googled everything and could not find a web page.