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Hello all, Not sure where this should be posted but I am visiting my daughter who lives in Frederick MD, I would like to take the train into DC from the station there and would like some first hand info on the train and other traveling tips for this train. I believe it is call the Marc service...

Our first Amtrak trip is March 31st and we leave Cincinnati Ohio toward Virginia on the first leg of our trip. We are driving to Cincy from Dayton. Does anyone know if parking is available at the Cincinnati station, and if so, what the daily fee would be? I called the Amtrak rep and she was...

Hello all, The family and I are counting down to our first on Amtrak trip to Kissimmee Florida. We are taking the Cardinal (#50) from Cincinnati to Virginia, then the Silver Meteor (#97) on down to Kissimmee. I have read the tips from other sites as suggested by members here and had many tips...

I have tickets for vacation in Kissimmee leaving on March 31 from Cincinnati. We are taking #97 from Richmond on to Kissimmee. I know about the problem with the inspected cars and think my family will be okay then unless they cut out the route! My brother is scheduled to take this same trip...

Hi friends, I have just received my tickets for a family of 7 leaving from Cincinnati, Oh to Kissimmee Fl. Train #50 to VA and #97 to Kissimmee with connecting bus from Char. VA to Richmond. All of you have been helpful so far and I have tons of tips and pics from On Track, On Line. My...

Hi all happy new year, In August I posted a topic regarding luggage on the Cardinal. Replies were helpful but now we have additional family members traveling. These members include children age 2 years and 1 year. My daughter wants to bring aboard the Cardinal her double seater stroller as...

I need some assistance from my friends here. I have spoken to a rep at Amtrak but still am a little concerned regarding the size of luggage allowed as a carry-on. We are taking the Cardinal and understand that there is not checked baggage and then we will transfer to the Star going to...

I was studying the timetable and schedule for the Sunset out of Orlando to New Orleans. My family lived in Alexandria LA in 2003. We always wanted to travel across the Lake Ponchartain by auto but were to scared. I would like to know if the Sunset travels across the lake during the daylight...

A co-worker and I were discussing my first trip on Amtrak and she has me a little concerned about moving between cars such as going to the lounge car from the coach car. I have looked at numerous pictures on various sites and it doesn't look to bad. Are the cars pretty close together? From...

Hello all, I am considering taking my family on the train to Orlando, FL from Cincinnati Ohio. Last April we took the bus but were very uncomfortable. Couldn't see much either. I am tired of driving long distances and would appreciate any suggestions and tips anyone can offer. I have read...