Auto Train
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Elko, Nevada
Yes. Did it with my C5 in 2002. The train departs Sanford around 4p runs non-stop to Lorton, Va arriving around 8a.
You are expected to arrive at the departure/staging area between Noon and 3p. My car at that time was not lowered and had no issues being taken up the ramp and loaded onto the train-car. Not a scratch.
This was a radio-promotion for me and I paid nothing, so I was in a cabin, which can elevate the price, whereas its much cheaper sitting in coach, but you're then sitting with general population and sitting upright trying to sleep. Amtrak's rail parallels I-95 some and I found the entire experience pretty cool, that I did it again with the family in 2005, but in the family truckster at the time(Ford Lightning).
Its not for everyone and the price is subjective to ones 'fun-meter', but I was able to cross it off my bucket list..."ride a train".
You are expected to arrive at the departure/staging area between Noon and 3p. My car at that time was not lowered and had no issues being taken up the ramp and loaded onto the train-car. Not a scratch.
This was a radio-promotion for me and I paid nothing, so I was in a cabin, which can elevate the price, whereas its much cheaper sitting in coach, but you're then sitting with general population and sitting upright trying to sleep. Amtrak's rail parallels I-95 some and I found the entire experience pretty cool, that I did it again with the family in 2005, but in the family truckster at the time(Ford Lightning).
Its not for everyone and the price is subjective to ones 'fun-meter', but I was able to cross it off my bucket list..."ride a train".
and then LA to Seattle on Amtrak' 
