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Hello everyone!
I have been lurking here for quite some time. Admittedly, I have not ridden Amtrak (yet); but, I have been reading all the posts, and gaining valuable tips along the way. BTW, the person who mentioned Duct Tape. INGENIOUIS!!! Would have never thought of that. So here is what we (Mrs & I) are contemplating:
We are considering taking the train from Boston to Orlando (transfering in NYP). The trip is loooong; however, it would be something different, as we have never dones this before. Unfortunately, we can not afford a bedroom; however, it looks like we can afford a viewliner roomette. With that, I have a few questions regarding this:
I saw a video posted on You tube (not sure if hyperlinking is permissible here), and I noticed the room was *very small*. With that said.......
- How are bags checked? I assume a good size bag will not fit in the room; therefore, they will need to be checked in advance. Is it done like an airport, where the bags are given to Amtrak employees, they place them in a baggage car, and taken off at the final destination? If so, how do riders collect their bags?
- How are meals done? Do riders go to the dining car, or are meals brought to the room? (I read somewhere on the board that meals are included with roomettes.)
- Are there locks on the viewliner roomettes to prevent someone coming in while sleeping, or when leaving to eat to secure valuables?
- I understand there is one shower per car. Are the showers 1st come, 1st serve, or is a reservation needed? Is it one per shower, or are co-ed showers permissable (Mrs & I)? Any tips with the shower accomodations?
- I am nearly 6' 2". Will the bed be an issue? Or the seats that convert to a bed? WHich is a better bed? I am a light sleeper and the wife can sleep through a tornado.
- Should I not be able to make the trip (health issues), and the wife can still go, can she book the room to herself, or does Amtrak pair her up with someone else to share the space? If solo is allowed, are there extra charges?
- Is walking through cars acceptable? I assume one has to pass to cars to access dining or other areas.
- Anything else we should think of?
Thanks again for all the advice!!!!
I have been lurking here for quite some time. Admittedly, I have not ridden Amtrak (yet); but, I have been reading all the posts, and gaining valuable tips along the way. BTW, the person who mentioned Duct Tape. INGENIOUIS!!! Would have never thought of that. So here is what we (Mrs & I) are contemplating:
We are considering taking the train from Boston to Orlando (transfering in NYP). The trip is loooong; however, it would be something different, as we have never dones this before. Unfortunately, we can not afford a bedroom; however, it looks like we can afford a viewliner roomette. With that, I have a few questions regarding this:
I saw a video posted on You tube (not sure if hyperlinking is permissible here), and I noticed the room was *very small*. With that said.......
- How are bags checked? I assume a good size bag will not fit in the room; therefore, they will need to be checked in advance. Is it done like an airport, where the bags are given to Amtrak employees, they place them in a baggage car, and taken off at the final destination? If so, how do riders collect their bags?
- How are meals done? Do riders go to the dining car, or are meals brought to the room? (I read somewhere on the board that meals are included with roomettes.)
- Are there locks on the viewliner roomettes to prevent someone coming in while sleeping, or when leaving to eat to secure valuables?
- I understand there is one shower per car. Are the showers 1st come, 1st serve, or is a reservation needed? Is it one per shower, or are co-ed showers permissable (Mrs & I)? Any tips with the shower accomodations?
- I am nearly 6' 2". Will the bed be an issue? Or the seats that convert to a bed? WHich is a better bed? I am a light sleeper and the wife can sleep through a tornado.
- Should I not be able to make the trip (health issues), and the wife can still go, can she book the room to herself, or does Amtrak pair her up with someone else to share the space? If solo is allowed, are there extra charges?
- Is walking through cars acceptable? I assume one has to pass to cars to access dining or other areas.
- Anything else we should think of?
Thanks again for all the advice!!!!