OK - So we depart tomorrow (10/12/08) on our trip from Mount Pleasant, Iowa to Emeryville, CA on the California Zephyr.
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I called Amtrak today to ascertain the procedure for checking luggage, and was informed there is no luggage checking between Chicago and Omaha.
My mother planned on checking 2 full size suitcases (26"x17"x12", or thereabouts), plus having 2 decent sized carryons for the luggage bin in our roomette/sleeping car. I planned on checking 1 full size suitcase plus 1 set of golf clubs in a travel bag, plus 1 decent sized carryon for the luggage bin. I've now spoken with 2 Amtrak agents on the phone, and my sister in California spoke with 1 agent, and we are hearing conflicting versions on the physical dimensions of the 2 pieces of luggage we can each put in the unsecured luggage bin, although it now seems certain I'll need to pay about $80.00 to ship the golf clubs by UPS for arrival in 5 business days, and about $55.00 for at least 1 of our necessary "extra" suitcases.
We are at an impasse in our packing - Can someone provide reliable advice on the dimensions and quantity of luggage that will be enforced when we board the Zephyr?
I'll be out running some errands, but will be checking back to the forum in maybe 90 minutes.
Much thanks.
Russell
http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?...1&hl=LIA131
I called Amtrak today to ascertain the procedure for checking luggage, and was informed there is no luggage checking between Chicago and Omaha.
My mother planned on checking 2 full size suitcases (26"x17"x12", or thereabouts), plus having 2 decent sized carryons for the luggage bin in our roomette/sleeping car. I planned on checking 1 full size suitcase plus 1 set of golf clubs in a travel bag, plus 1 decent sized carryon for the luggage bin. I've now spoken with 2 Amtrak agents on the phone, and my sister in California spoke with 1 agent, and we are hearing conflicting versions on the physical dimensions of the 2 pieces of luggage we can each put in the unsecured luggage bin, although it now seems certain I'll need to pay about $80.00 to ship the golf clubs by UPS for arrival in 5 business days, and about $55.00 for at least 1 of our necessary "extra" suitcases.
We are at an impasse in our packing - Can someone provide reliable advice on the dimensions and quantity of luggage that will be enforced when we board the Zephyr?
I'll be out running some errands, but will be checking back to the forum in maybe 90 minutes.
Much thanks.
Russell