The last time I took the Starlight was actually on a private car (Yorba Buena), and the trip before that was on the Princess Tours full dome. So it has been a long time since I've been on the "Amtrak" Coast Starlight.
It should be fun, and I'm looking forward to the Pacific Parlor car, as I model the Santa Fe El Capitan (Hi-Level) in HO scale. Let's hope I get one of the Hi-Levels, and not a regular Superliner Lounge.
Anything that I should know about, or prepare for? It's been a while since I've been on the Starlight. In fact the last time I went to San Fran, we got off at the old dump of a station in Oakland (will be nice to see Jack London station).
I've already reprogrammed my scanner for the Starlight's frequencies, and I can't wait for the trip. It should be a blast.
I think you know everything! Scanner is a must
Enjoy your trip,
Anton