[Philmont]: more AMTRAK

Just a general observation.................It sounds like the train delays
for past crews are mostly for those coming from or going to the East.

The only delay we had was going home (to San Diego) to the WEST, that was
the only time the train was a couple hours late getting to Raton. I guess
we have been lucky.

You pay extra to come a day early, and even MORE if you use the Philmont
base camp tents.
This was NOT explained to me in 2003. The Welcome office mentioned they had
some empty IN COMING tents and did we want to use them............they
didn't explain that it would make the extra night stay even MORE expensive.
We barely had enough $$$ to cover it.

troop681@hotmail.com
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Kim Pigorsch
Membership Chairmun (sic)
and Eagle Scout Advisor

Troop 681

San Diego, CA

>From: rsafl61660@aol.com
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: Re: [Philmont]: AMTRAK again
>Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:56:49 -0500
>
>My 2cents on trains to Philmont. We took a train from Indidanapolis to
>Raton, N.M. last summer. The first leg to Chicago (as well as the return
>trip from Chicago to Indy) was long and boring for the boys. (5.5 hours by
>train, versus 3 by bus) The leg from Chicago to Raton, however, was an
>enjoyable trip. With about a 4.5 hour lay over, the boys were able to see a
>little bit of Chicago. The next 20 hours were occupied with card playing,
>book reading, snacking and sight seeing from the observation car. The
>adults thoroughly enjoyed the idea of not having to drive. Saved travel
>time too! A few ground rules for the boys, and we were off. We'd
>definitely do it again. We ended up with a cost of about 151.00 per
>person. You are allowed to take small coolers on board the train. Some of
>our scouts and scouters brought there meals in collapsible or disposable
>coolers for the trip out. I highly recommend looking at the train option,
>as it is nice to kick back and reflect on the past 14 days, without the
>worry or fatigue of driving the long distances. Compared to flying,
>boarding was hassle free.
>
>Bob S 721-B2 2004

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Received on Mon Dec 20 16:52:08 2004