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    Auto Train discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Just found this nice AutoTrain review on YouTube that was posted 3 weeks ago. It looks like the seats. In their sleeper and diner car have been updated. Although I found another video posted 4 weeks ago where the roomette didn’t look updated. So don’t count on it. It probably depends on the...
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    Auto Train discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    The only downside to arriving late is if you are in a sleeper and plan on having dinner. The dining times are first come, first served. If you are not having dinner, it will not matter. I believe I have seen YouTubers who have checked in for their dining time and boarding pass but parked in...
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    Auto Train discussion

    It was really dumb of the Amtrak rep to recommend two family rooms for a party of 5. I think she has the right idea, next time get a family room with roomette in the same car.
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    Auto Train discussion

    It may be included under”Special Vehicles” but that would have to be determined by someone on the phone at Amtrak. Here are the vehicle qualification details. It might be worth another phone call. https://www.amtrak.com/route-content/auto-train-boarding-and-vehicle-requirements.html
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    Auto Train discussion

    Just catching up here. Last September we were the very last car off the train on our return trip to Lorton. In May we were 3rd to last. (I know it’s not supposed to matter but getting to Sanford at opening time has seemed to put us at the end of the line.) The $95 is still steep, but when you...
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    Auto Train discussion

    It’s usually 2 engines, 16 passenger cars, and 30 autoracks. Sometimes an extra engine or extra passenger car and sometimes as many as 33 autoracks. Never more than 50 cars in total. If you look at the Ashland Virginia Virtual Railfan YouTube channel, the train usual goes through between...
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    Auto Train discussion

    On our Northbound trip on May we were the “lucky” (?) winners to be the last car off the train, it took almost 2.5hrs of listening to numbers being called to get our car. It was a bit frustrating knowing that I still had a 3hr drive ahead of me, but personally $95 each way is still too much for...
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    Auto Train discussion

    I traveled traveled the Auto Train twice in May with my elderly mother in a sleeper in both directions. Due to Covid concerns we did not want to eat in the Dining car with strangers at our table. When you check in they assign you a dining time but I asked specifically for in room service at the...
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    Earning Rewards for Multiple Travelers

    Thank you all for your help! And sorry again for posting twice by mistake.
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    Hello from NJ!

    Hi there! I am very happy to find this forum. I took my first Amtrak trips on the Auto Train last month. Although the ride was too rough for me to sleep, the zero stress travel makes it worth it. I’m looking forward to our next trip. Caryn from NJ
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    Earning Rewards for Multiple Travelers

    Hello all, I am so glad to find this forum! I am having trouble understanding the rewards program. I am booking a bedroom for two people. I have signed up for an Amtrak rewards account but my mother has not. If I enter the number on only my part of the reservation, will I earn rewards for the...
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