The lead loco on my train was 2006, although I didn't take this picture until we arrived at Washington.
Breakfast was served at our seat, I had eggs and sausage. I think we get lunch also. We were on time until we left New Haven, there seemed to be some sort of delay getting away. We are now leaving Stamford, CT about 9 minutes late. Maximum speed I've seen to this point is 125 mph. Next stop New York City.
Arrived New York Penn Station at 12:45 pm, right on time, departed 1:01 pm, I'll call that on time. Went under the river and emerged in New Jersey.
Lunch was served ... small slices of roast beef served cold with a spicy corn and pea salad and a dinner roll.Departed Philadelphia 2:15, 5 minutes late.
It's truly amazing how many people like to entertain themselves on the train by talking on their cellphone. I was within earshot of two and I expect there were more farther away. I'm not sure how happy the folks on the other end were as most of the talking was being done on the train and by most I mean 90 to 95 percent. I think if I were on the other end I would discover an emergency.Out of Wilmington, DL 4 minutes late.
They actually have a "quiet" car on the Acela and on the other NEC trains. Unfortunately it's not the first class car but one of the business class cars ... no cell phones and no loud talking.Out of Baltimore 3 minutes late.
Arrived Washington a couple of minutes early.I never did see that 150 mph speed that was advertised. My GPS lost it's connection a few times but mostly worked. I guess we could have hit 150 during one of those misconnects but not for very long.
Found my hotel after a little misstep. It was actually closer than I thought.The Phoenix Park Hotel, 520 N Capitol S NW is due west of the entrance to Union Station, past the National Postal Museum. I veered off to the south too much and missed the first time. Internet is not free ... $9.95 a day, but at least it starts the time you first log in, not noon to noon like at the Marriott that I just left.
