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Maggie's Mom
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Okay, total Newbee here. I have to take a Silver line train from Deland, FL to Union Station, DC and back in the next week or two. As a mid-60's lady, I've never ridden a train before so I have quite afew questions. I have read all the different topics on your forum and you guys are a wealth of information. Here's some of my questions, hope you can help me out -
1. Weekday or weekend crowds? Would it be stupid to leave DC on a Friday night as opposed to a Saturday night?
2. Is a sleeper really necessary? The difference in cost is $117 and $362. I can usually fall asleep in the recliner but concerned about my laptop bag/purse while sleeping. I assume I have to take my laptop with me every time I go to the bathroom and when I go to eat. Thought I would check my carry-on (one less thing to worry about), is that secure? Not carrying anything valuable but don't want to lose a weeks worth of clothes. Can I charge my laptop at my seat, are there outlets?
3. Are you assigned a seat or do you just grab one. If assigned, what happens if you are next to someone you are not comfortable with? From what I've read, the seats are plenty wide so I shouldn't be cramped.
4. Is there a difference between the Silver Meteor and the Silver Star. Do you prefer one over the other. Star takes about 90 minutes longer. Meteor has a better schedule for my needs.
5. At the Deland, FL station, is there someone there to assist you or check-in your luggage. Have no idea what to do when the train arrives - sounds silly but don't want to get on the wrong train or not be able to check my suitcase.
Appreciate any help (or assurances) you can give me.
1. Weekday or weekend crowds? Would it be stupid to leave DC on a Friday night as opposed to a Saturday night?
2. Is a sleeper really necessary? The difference in cost is $117 and $362. I can usually fall asleep in the recliner but concerned about my laptop bag/purse while sleeping. I assume I have to take my laptop with me every time I go to the bathroom and when I go to eat. Thought I would check my carry-on (one less thing to worry about), is that secure? Not carrying anything valuable but don't want to lose a weeks worth of clothes. Can I charge my laptop at my seat, are there outlets?
3. Are you assigned a seat or do you just grab one. If assigned, what happens if you are next to someone you are not comfortable with? From what I've read, the seats are plenty wide so I shouldn't be cramped.
4. Is there a difference between the Silver Meteor and the Silver Star. Do you prefer one over the other. Star takes about 90 minutes longer. Meteor has a better schedule for my needs.
5. At the Deland, FL station, is there someone there to assist you or check-in your luggage. Have no idea what to do when the train arrives - sounds silly but don't want to get on the wrong train or not be able to check my suitcase.
Appreciate any help (or assurances) you can give me.