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MarauderTJA
03-20-2007, 04:57 PM
I was wondering how may of you may be interested in taking the Auto-train out of Sanford, Florida to attend MV V in Maryland. I PM'd Eggie to get a cost. Might be a cool thing for several of us to attend en-group from SSM. Would be great trip.:D
glassman99
03-20-2007, 05:31 PM
Does it stop in the Atlanta area?
jimlam56
03-20-2007, 07:29 PM
I've been thinking about this too.
I see too much of I95 in my Ranger, sure would be nice to just roll the MM off the train in DC...
Bluerauder
03-21-2007, 04:19 AM
Does it stop in the Atlanta area?
The Auto Train is non-stop from Sanford, FL to Lorton, VA. Line runs up the east coast and doesn't even get near Atlanta, GA.
Cobra25
03-21-2007, 04:28 AM
That would be a cool way of traveling to MV5. Nice idea Tom.
Zack
03-21-2007, 04:49 AM
News flash....
Built motors can travel long distances!
Bluerauder
03-21-2007, 05:52 AM
I was wondering how may of you may be interested in taking the Auto-train out of Sanford, Florida to attend MV V in Maryland. I PM'd Eggie to get a cost. Might be a cool thing for several of us to attend en-group from SSM. Would be great trip.:D

I paid $571.00 for last year's "non-trip" to MV IV in Orlando. Tickets for the Auto Train for 2 People, 1 Sleepette compartment, and the Marauder. I would assume the northbound trip is identical. Prices tend to get higher the closer to the travel time. Book early.
MarauderTJA
03-21-2007, 06:20 AM
I paid $571.00 for last year's "non-trip" to MV IV in Orlando. Tickets for the Auto Train for 2 People, 1 Sleepette compartment, and the Marauder. I would assume the northbound trip is identical. Prices tend to get higher the closer to the travel time. Book early.

Was that price round-trip or one-way?
MarauderTJA
03-21-2007, 06:21 AM
News flash....
Built motors can travel long distances!

I am sure the car would not have a problem. But with the gas prices and mileage I get:( ...it would probably be less expensive to put it on the train and have some fun with the group.
Bluerauder
03-21-2007, 06:53 AM
Was that price round-trip or one-way?
The $571.00 was a one-way fare that included a Sleepette compartment for two people and the car. You can significantly by just going with coach class tickets.

Check it out here >>>> http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Vertical_Route_Page&c=am2Route &cid=1081256321200&ssid=136
MarauderTJA
03-21-2007, 08:19 AM
Checking on-line with Amtrak.com (thanks Bluerauder) I found that round-trip from Sanford, Florida to Lorton, VA for one adult and my Marauder with a Roomette cabin was $658.00 as of now. Add $150.00 for another passenger. I am sure the closer to August you get, the more expensive it will be. A pretty good deal. If it works out I plan to leave August 1st, departs at 4 Pm and arrives in VA at 9:30 AM August 2nd. Return trip, leave August 5th @ 4PM and arrive in Sanford, FL @ 9:30 AM August 6th.
MaLo03
03-28-2007, 08:02 PM
Amtrak does have a group rate. If I remember correctly, you save one fare for every 20
I have the group # and will call them.
lets find out how many of us are going
MaLo03
03-29-2007, 06:44 AM
Group rate on Amtrak is based on a 20 person min
We need to find out out how many will be traveling and call them to make a reservation. The longer we wait, the more we pay, prices go up by the hour.
jimlam56
03-29-2007, 03:29 PM
Group rate on Amtrak is based on a 20 person min
We need to find out out how many will be traveling and call them to make a reservation. The longer we wait, the more we pay, prices go up by the hour.

Eggie, I'm interested, but can't commit for sure for at least a month.
But I'd like to know what the cost is before I say yes.
MaLo03
03-29-2007, 03:32 PM
Eggie, I'm interested, but can't commit for sure for at least a month.
But I'd like to know what the cost is before I say yes.
I would guesstimate about 550.00 round trip thats with a room. coach would be less
MarauderTJA
03-29-2007, 04:59 PM
I looked it up and it was approx $638. for one adult, the Marauder and a sleepette cabin roundtrip. $150. more for another adult. No additional charge for the sleepette. Leave @ 4 PM arrive in VA at 9:30 AM next day.
MaLo03
04-07-2007, 07:53 PM
Is there any interest in the Auto Train?
I ride for free but I'd like to see the group get the best possible rate.
We need, at the least, "20" heads before they can give me a price.
MarauderTJA
04-08-2007, 06:42 AM
Is there any interest in the Auto Train?
I ride for free but I'd like to see the group get the best possible rate.
We need, at the least, "20"heads before they can give me a price.

Eggie, I am sure there may be some interest, but "20":rolleyes: . Don't think that will happen.
MaLo03
04-13-2007, 12:15 PM
Eggie, I am sure there may be some interest, but "20":rolleyes: . Don't think that will happen.
I have my tickets for Auto Train. I suggest everyone who wants to ride and save some miles get there reservations early, prices go up by the hour.