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Posted by jobong (Member # 1753) on :

anyone going to be on the coast starlight next week or have any comments on the coast starlight? Also i was wondering if anyone knows if u are able to get extra dessert for free or if u have to pay for it if u are in a sleeper? thanks for your info

JOE BONG

Posted by atsf3751 (Member # 1538) on :

The Starlight is one of Amtrak's best trains. The ride is very scenic and relaxing, especially if you go first class, which it sounds like you're doing. You'll definitely enjoy the Pacific Parlour Car, which is modeled after lounge cars from 1950's streamliners.

As for ordering extra dessert, I've never actually seen anyone do this. Meals are included with the sleeping car accommodations, so I would think that extra dessert is too. Refreshments are served free in the Parlour car throughout the trip.

Posted by F40PHR231 (Member # 1350) on :

Traveling first class on Coast Starlight gives you breakfast, lunch, dinner (WITH dessert) and all the drinks you can get, plus a few goodies in the Parlour Car.

~Chris

Posted by Mr. Toy (Member # 311) on :

The Starlight sets the standard for all other Amtrak long-distance trains. I think you'll enjoy it. Here is my travelogue, with lots of photos, of a recent trip on the Starlight: http://hometown.aol.com/toysontrax/traveltales/starlight-may-june-02.html

I don't know about the extra dessert. Their meals are very filling so I don't expect you'd need one.

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