RE: [Philmont]: Amtrak regs

I would have an adult keep all the knives while on the train, just to avoid
a problem.

In 2003, We had a couple boys who brought them out to show around the Club
Car to non scouts. Better to have avoid a problem and have a advisor keep
all knives during travel.

Kim Pigorsch
Membership Chairmun (sic)

www.troop681.org

San Diego, CA

>From: Yehuda Jawary <jewishscouter@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Amtrak regs
>Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:32:06 -0800 (PST)
>
>I am actually surprised about number 7 because during my travels to
>Philmont numerous people have laptops as carry on baggage. I personaly
>brought a laptop and opened it up in front of the train attendent.
>Regarding the weapons: I think a knife would constitute a weapon and the
>train attendent actually saw a knife one of the scouts was carrying. No
>problems in either case. I believe that they are only strict in the obvious
>situations but just stick the rest of the items into the list of prohibited
>items just for legal reasons.
>
>Note: Amtrak does not have any security in making you walk through metal
>detectors or scanning your bags. So while it is definitely not scoutlike if
>they say not to bring lighters (which do contain flammable fluids), it
>would concievably be possible to take them on the train without them
>noticing. If you call up amtrak ahead of time and ask for permission to
>bring the lighters with one adult carrying them for the troop they probably
>would not have a problem with that.
>
>Sincerely
>Jewishscouter@yahoo.com
>Phimont 02, 04, 06
>
>R Fisher <ghotier@texas.net> wrote:
>Interesting list, I guess for those crews coming to Philmont via Amtrak the
>debate about cell phones, GPS units, digital cam-corders etc. is pretty
>much settled by #7 though. And the last items pretty much takes care of
>adults who don't meet the weight requirements.
>
>Sorry, I'm just in a fiesty mood today.
>
>Happy Trails,
>
>Roy Fisher
>
> The following kinds of items are prohibited as both checked and carry-on
>baggage:
>
> Any type of gun, firearm, ammunition, explosives, or weapon.
>
> Incendiaries, including flammable gases, liquids and fuels.
>
> Large, sharp objects such as axes, ice picks and swords.
>
> Corrosive or dangerous chemicals or materials, such as liquid bleach,
>tear gas, mace, radioactive and harmful bacteriological materials.
>
> Batteries with acid that can spill or leak (except those batteries used
>in motorized wheelchairs or similar devices for mobility-impaired
>passengers).
>
> Club-like items, such as billy clubs and nightsticks.
>
> Fragile and/or valuable items (including but not limited to electronic
>equipment).
>
> Animals (except service animals).
>
> Oversized and/or overweight items.
>
>
>Please note: This is not an exhaustive list. Any item similar to those
>listed, even if not specifically mentioned here, is prohibited from being
>carried onboard or checked
>

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Received on Mon Mar 7 14:17:28 2005