What's the Best side to sit on the Northbound Acela? - Trains Magazine

 Do not hesitate to change your seat to get a better view from time to time.  Conductors are generally tolerant of railfans, especially with cameras; they like showing off the line, so to speak.  Just be sure to return to your own seat from time to time.

 About 1989 on one trip across Hell Gate the conductor saw that I was taking video movies from a vestible door...so he opened it up for me!  Can you imagine how exciting that was?  

  Have a great time.