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[QUOTE]Originally posted by notelvis: [QB] A couple of things to add - In Chicago there is a 'Metropolitan Lounge' which will be available to you because you are leaving town in a sleeper on the Empire Builder. (You can also use it on the return since you will have arrived in sleeper.) Aside from being a bit more civil than the general boarding areas, the advantages to the metropolitan lounge include.... A) You can check your luggage (even your carry-on's) there for free while you explore a bit of Union Station and the surrounding neighborhood. B) Complimentary snacks and soft drinks. C) Advance boarding of the Empire Builder. If your 'Capitol Limited' isn't more than a couple of hours late, you might enjoy visiting the Sears Tower. It's only a block from Union Station (just across the river) and the Observation Deck 103 floors up is a great place to get a quick overview of Chicagoland. It costs maybe about $8-10 per person (I've not done it in several years now) but the view on a clear day is impressive. Finally, there are a number of readers on this forum who delight in the mention of any horses or ponies that you might see from the train. Be sure to include them when you post a report on your trip. If you have any good bagpipe stories (or even mediocre ones.....), those are appreciated too. OK......so I'm joking a bit about the horses and bagpipers......that's actually a running gag among a few regulars like myself.... Regardless, enjoy the trip. Your excitement is evident and I wish you and Mark a successful journey.....and much luck with the lengthier runs between smoke stops. The gum was a fantastic suggestion! [/QB][/QUOTE]
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