On Feb 18, 2004, at 5:26 PM, Donald S. Roberts wrote:
> When our crew went in 2003, Amtrak didn't seem to care. Stoves and
> fuel
> bottles (empty but previously used) in the backpacks, checked in the
> luggage, no restrictions, no questions about them being there, no
> problem
> with knives in the packs (don't know about the person, no one had one
> on
> them, but there was no check before getting on the train).
This seems to be the prevailing attitude. However, we aren't getting
any baggage checked, because Raton isn't a staffed stop. We are
limited to two carry ons. But we seem to be ok if we pack them deep in
the packs and none of the boys pull out a knife to start whittling on
the train!
> I'd say you should check with amtrak. Who are you referring to when
> you
> say "we've been told?" Amtrak or rumor mill?
I talked with the Reservation person who quoted out of the Amtrak rule
book. Restrictions are officially in place since 9/11 by order of
President Bush. (That's a quote) I then called the Baggage Service
department at Union Station here in L.A. and she told me that there
wouldn't be too much trouble bringing the stuff in as you mentioned.
>
> Also, since you're from La Cresenta, you may want to consider picking
> up the train in Fullerton or SBD rather than LA, just because of the LA
> traffic and parking around UNion Station.
We're getting dropped off and picked up, so it will be someone else who
has to worry about that! I've got to watch their kids for two weeks,
they can put up with a little traffic! ;)
> Might even be able to
> talk a local scouter into letting a car be left in their driveway for
> the duration of the trip...
:) Thanks!
On to the next question - I'm sure I've heard you all mention that
white gas is available at Philmont. True, no? And do you sometimes
get extra fuel from the crews coming off the trail? (Or are they
"selling it")
Lou
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