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Karen Jane
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I will be traveling from Pittsburgh PA to Fort Madison Iowa in January to visit family. As this is my first train trip, I am nervous and not quite sure what to expect. I will be traveling coach. My first train (Capitol Limited) leaves Pitt and takes me to Chigaco where I will have a 6 hr lay-over. Then I catch the Southwest Chief to Fort Madison Iowa. I am wondering about:
~ How often are these two trains known to run late? (And I do understand the winter weather may play a factor.)
~ Where do I stow the 2 carry on bags I am permitted to have in coach seating?
~ Is it safe to leave my bags and venture to the dining car? I am concerned about them being unattended, but then again I don't want to be glued to my seat the entire time.
~ Can I bring my purse, a blanket, and a pillow along with me in addition to the 2 bags?
~ Can I bring a bottle of wine which is a gift for a family member? I DO NOT intend to consume it on the train, I do not drink at all myself due to medical reasons.
That's all I can think of for now, probably enough questions anyway.
Any and all advice will be helpful. I will also be returning the same route by the same trains, but with only a 3 hour lay over in Chicago on the return trip.
Many thanks!
~ How often are these two trains known to run late? (And I do understand the winter weather may play a factor.)
~ Where do I stow the 2 carry on bags I am permitted to have in coach seating?
~ Is it safe to leave my bags and venture to the dining car? I am concerned about them being unattended, but then again I don't want to be glued to my seat the entire time.
~ Can I bring my purse, a blanket, and a pillow along with me in addition to the 2 bags?
~ Can I bring a bottle of wine which is a gift for a family member? I DO NOT intend to consume it on the train, I do not drink at all myself due to medical reasons.
That's all I can think of for now, probably enough questions anyway.
Any and all advice will be helpful. I will also be returning the same route by the same trains, but with only a 3 hour lay over in Chicago on the return trip.
Many thanks!