Hi! I have a few questions about the Silver trains, and I figured you guys were the best to ask, being rail fans. I have only traveled Amtrak once before, from New York Penn to Washington DC and back, and I loved it! I'm considering taking a train from NYP to Jacksonville FL for winter break, because planes are super-expensive and with Amtrak I can save over $150. But first I have questions.
1.) Are there power outlets in coach class? I have to travel coach because adding a roomette or sleeper would make it more then a plane, which obviously is not optimal.I got power outlets both ways when I took the Northeast Regional from Penn to Union, but do the Silvers have this amenity? I read books very quickly and would need 5 or so to be entertained on my trip; I'd rather just be able to read ebooks on the laptop, but obviously that's only possible with an outlet. So what are my odds of getting a coach outlet?
2.) Has anyone ordered the vegan options mentioned on Amtrak's dining page? I have a dairy allergy, which means it's super hard to eat out. I was considering bringing my own box of cereal and some chips or something to eat on the trip. But if they have decent vegan options, I'd consider that. How many meals would I be getting, and approximately how much does each one cost? Are the vegan options more? Are they good?
3.) Are there any other things you think I should know about taking a long-haul train?
Thanks in advance for all your replies,
epda
1.) Are there power outlets in coach class? I have to travel coach because adding a roomette or sleeper would make it more then a plane, which obviously is not optimal.I got power outlets both ways when I took the Northeast Regional from Penn to Union, but do the Silvers have this amenity? I read books very quickly and would need 5 or so to be entertained on my trip; I'd rather just be able to read ebooks on the laptop, but obviously that's only possible with an outlet. So what are my odds of getting a coach outlet?
2.) Has anyone ordered the vegan options mentioned on Amtrak's dining page? I have a dairy allergy, which means it's super hard to eat out. I was considering bringing my own box of cereal and some chips or something to eat on the trip. But if they have decent vegan options, I'd consider that. How many meals would I be getting, and approximately how much does each one cost? Are the vegan options more? Are they good?
3.) Are there any other things you think I should know about taking a long-haul train?
Thanks in advance for all your replies,
epda