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Amtrak.com has a page that says:
On the Winter 2008 timetable, it says the same thing on page 126.
Do they ship in baggage cars?
Now with the death of Amtrak Express (and all the ExpressTrak cars off the active roster), is this a real service or just a sign of lack of updating?Amtrak Express Shipping
Ship with Amtrak
We offer small package and less-than-truckload shipping services between more than 100 cities. For information regarding rates, schedules and permitted articles, please call 1-800-377-6914.
(Please note that only shipping information is available at this telephone number. For other customer inquiries, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).)
Note: New York Penn Station does not originate Amtrak Express (or human remains) shipments. This station only receives such shipments originating at other Amtrak stations. The Newark, NJ station provides full Amtrak Express services.
Kinds of Shipping Services Offered
Small Package Shipments
* Weight limit for each item: 50 lbs (23 kg)
* Size limit for each item: 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft
(90 cm by 90 cm by 90 cm)
* Weight limit for each shipment: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Heavy and Commercial Shipments
Many major stations handle pallets and packages.
* Individual pallets of up to 500 lbs (227 kg)
* Weight limit for each non-palletized item: 50 lbs (23 kg)
* Size limit for each non-palletized item: 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft (90 cm by 90 cm by 90 cm)
* Weight limit for each shipment: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Human Remains
Amtrak Express offers station-to-station shipment of remains to many express cities. At smaller stations, funeral directors must load and unload the shipment onto and off the train.
On the Winter 2008 timetable, it says the same thing on page 126.
Do they ship in baggage cars?