Where do I put my luggage?

[Guest_Joe_*]

I've never been on a train before and don't know what to expect with my carry on luggage. Where do I put it? Is there a spot under my seat? An overhead compartment?

 

[AlanB]

Joe,

There are overhead luggage racks in all Amtrak cars, as well as a big luggage rack either at one end of the car on single level cars or downstairs by the entry doors on the bi-level cars.

The overhead racks will take a pretty big suitcase, larger in fact that what you're officially allowed to carry onto the train.

 

[the_traveler]

The overhead luggage rack is open and NOTHING like you would see in a plane! And as Alan said, there is also room at the end of the Amfleet or Horizin (single level) cars or on the lower level of Superliner (bi-level) cars.

 

[MrFSS]

Here is a shot that shows how much overhead luggage room there is in the coach car.

 

[PerRock]

Also most long distance trains (over night) have checked baggage ability (also depends on the station). Last time I traveled on a train with checked baggage there wasn't a fee.

peter

 

[Hanno]

I've never been on a train before and don't know what to expect with my carry on luggage. Where do I put it? Is there a spot under my seat? An overhead compartment?

I have never had a problem with storing luggage. Last summer my wife and I traveled with several big bags on an extented vacation and there was plenty of room. Just curious...where will you be traveling? Have a great time!