Re: [Philmont]: AMTRAK - Sorry, forgot the link

Here is the link to our Day 0.

http://troop47.com/Troop_Events/Philmont_2003/Philmont_2003_-_Day_0/philmont_2003_-_day_0_0.htm

Shows some photos of the train ride.

Bill Keller
Troop 47

----- Original Message -----
From: "W. Keller" <wkeller@www.mebbs.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: AMTRAK

> Robert,
>
> I would highly recommend the train to Raton. We took it from Ft. Madison,
> IA on our 2003 trip and was one of the best decisions we made.
>
> There is a dining car and the prices are what you would expect for a
> captive audience. You might want to take a snack instead.
>
> Sleeping arrangements means a tilt-back seat, but they were certainly
> sleepable.
>
> The BEST part was getting off the trail, checking out and NOT having to
> drive for a couple of days to get home!!
>
> Philmont was right on time picking us up. We ate at a fast food stop
> before going to the ranch.
>
> Downside is the ability of the train to be on-time. Going out was fine,
> coming home the train was 8 hours late, train and track problems. But
> again, there was NO windshield time and the adult leaders liked that very
> much.
>
> Here is a link to our "Day 0" that has a half-dozen photos of our trip
> out. The last day has some on our trip home. In between is our trip, Trek
> 1.
>
> Have a great Trek!!
>
> Bill Keller
> Troop47
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Chaney" <rchaney52@yahoo.com>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 9:57 AM
> Subject: [Philmont]: AMTRAK
>
>
>> May I get some information in train travel from St.
>> Louis, Mo. to Philmont area? I have looked at the
>> AMTRAK web site and saw the time tables...I would like
>> to hear from people who have done the trip or who have
>> traveled by train to Philmont. Maybe the on train
>> services[food,drinks,sleeping accommodations].
>>
>> R Chaney
>> ASM T671
>> St. Louis Mo.
>>
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