You're reading about what Amtrak train travel is like; to jump elsehwere on the train, click numbers above or see the list of Amtrak pictures below.
That's a train conductor in the picture above -- you may have wanted to be him when you were just a wee tyke being read to. Actually, you may still want to be him. These guys are universally friendly fellows, in my experience. They, or assistants, may check your ticket after the train is rolling, upgrade you to a sleeper, or just wander through looking jovial.
You'll also meet dining car attendants -- one is in charge and will come through the train to take reservations for meals.
Sleeping car attendants pretty much keep to the sleeping car ends of the train, and you won't meet them unless you've got a sleeper. They take care of your every need if you're in a sleeping car, including making your bed (and turning down the covers) and bringing you a morning newspaper, making coffee, and letting you on and off the train when it's time to go outside and stretch your legs at station stops.
How much and which of these people should you tip? Go on to the next page to read about tipping on trains, or choose another Amtrak subject from the list below.
- Amtrak Routes
- Buying Amtrak Tickets
- Choose an Amtrak Coach Seat or Superliner Sleeper
- Amtrak Viewliner Sleeper and Other Sleeper-Bedroom Options
- Amtrak Family Bedrooms
- Carry On and Checked Baggage Amtrak Rules
- Finding and Boarding Your Amtrak Train
- Amtrak Conductor Checking Tickets
- Amtrak Observation, Dining Cars and Other Services
- Amtrak Personnel and Who's Who
- Tipping on Amtrak Trains
- View From the Window
- Denver Platform View
- Nebraska Platform View
- Winter Park Ski Train Platform View
- Glenwood Springs Platform View