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I am planning a one way trip on the Coast Starlight for sometime in December through February.  I will fly to one of the end point cities and take the train from there.  So here are some questions that I have: <ol> <li>Is the scenary better riding the train north from LAX or south from Seattle?</li> <li>Is the secnary better between LAX and Oakland or between Portland and Seattle?</li> <li>I am considering taking the train during the daylight segments only, i.e. from LAX to Oakland (not all daylight), flying to Portland, and taking a Cascade train from Portland to Seattle or a similar segmented trip in reverse.  Would I miss any significant scenary doing it this way or in similar southbound segments?</li> <li>Is the Pacific parlor car really worth a first class ticket?  I am considering taking a coach.  I don't plan to spend anymore nights in one of Amtrak's sleepers.  They are over priced and not very comfortable to boot.  But if the Pacific parlor car is worth the money, I would book a seat in a roomette from say LAX to Oakland.  </li> </ol> Looking forward to getting some good advice.
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