I have never been on the Auto Train, and most likely never will be. However, I am curious about something: I know that it is basically a through train with no stops between A and B, as far as picking up or dropping off passengers. But it must stop periodically for the "fresh air" breaks, and crew changes,water stops, etc. correct? How many times and where?
Hey Ronbo...I did it once and the only "scheduled stop" is Florence, SC. They switch crew, refuel, whatever. I think it's about 950 miles total. Plus, everyone one eats in the diner for "free". Beats driving down I-95 that's for sure.
Must be torturous for those that are smokers. . Hey, are you all packed, ready to start your trip tomorrow? Do you report on your journeys enroute, or when you get there or back? Or not at all?
Packed today...took about 2 minutes. Cycle trips made me travel light. Pick up the EB at 5:00pm in little CBS about a 1/2 hour drive. Really pretty exiting WI, and then you cross the Mississippi at LaCrosse and head up the Minnesota side along the river for quite away before heading west to Minneapolis. Lots of bald eagles along the river. Pretty cool. I'll probably just wait until I'm back to report down in the proper section.
Have any reports in there from past trips? Have a great and eventful and safe trip!Oh, just one more question: do you ride solo on your trips, or travel with family members? Or friends?
Thanks, Ronbo. No, I don't have any reports for past trips on here. You must remember that I just learned how to post a link. I think I have that "imgur" site figured out, so I will post some pics upon return. I'm strictly a solo guy on my cycle trips. I love the solitude and time to think. Plus, I can drink more at bars at the end of the day. However, about 15 years ago my wife and kid approached me and said..."Hey, Dad...we want to go out West in the car with you and follow your exact routes." Worked out great, and of course I didn't show them exactly everything. I also avoid all the big bike rallies like Sturgis. I just never understood the attraction.