Pictures of the Auto Train??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

TinkHappy · 08-08-2003, 01:10 PM

I was wondering if anyone had pictures of the auto-train? We are thinking about taking the auto-train and going coach this time. I HATE flying and now it seems even worse, just thinking about it makes me break out in a cold sweat.
I was just wondering if it is possible to sleep in coach? HELP, PLEASE

cherylp3 · 08-08-2003, 02:01 PM

I couldn't find any.

You might want to ask at
On Track on line forums
http://on-track-on-line.com/forums/index.php

Cheryl

Kim&Chris · 08-08-2003, 03:28 PM

Although I do not have pictures to share with you, I can tell you this:

We took the auto train weeks after 9/11 because we were too afraid to fly. We were really nervous about the auto train, but we were very pleasantly surprised! .

The coach areas of the auto train were very clean. The seats are very spacious, too. Although they do not recline flat, I was able to sleep pretty soundly. Here's a hint: because the seats in the auto train are in sets of two, many people grab a set of empty seats at night & make it into a bed. We did this on the way home and it was much more comfortable. Also, bring a pillow and a blanket because the ones that Amtrak gives you are very small.

The dinners are surprisingly good, too. I think I had a grilled chicken dinner w/ veggies. They also give you complimentary wine with dinner.

There is a lounge car that serves many types of mixed drinks. There's also a few cars that show a first-run movie during your trip.

This year, we're taking the auto train again, but we opted for a sleeper compartment instead of going coach.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me!

DC7800 · 08-08-2003, 07:18 PM

There are photos of the type of cars (Superliners) used on Auto-Train on Trainweb. The lounge cars and deluxe sleeper would be the only accomodations unique to Auto-Train, and not featured in these pages. For starters, you might try:

Sleeping car diagrams:

http://www.trainweb.org/crocon/sleeperplans.html

Everything can also be accessed from this next page, but it's mixed in with a lot of other trains' accomodations. Remember that Auto-Train uses only Superliner cars (coaches, sleepers, diners):

http://www.trainweb.com/cgi-bin/top/...od/indexf.html

Some of the information is a bit out of date (the locomotive link, particularly), but the descriptions are very comprehensive.

Also, go to http://www.360360.com/trains.html and look under "Amtrak Superliner Trainset" for 360x360 photos of Superliner car interiors.

Finally, for good exterior photos you might go to http://www.railpictures.net and do a search for "Amtrak" (yields hundreds of photos) or just "Auto-Train".

TinkHappy · 08-10-2003, 05:19 PM

Thank you very much for all the great (and quick replies). I am still trying to decide what to do.

08-08-2003, 01:10 PM	#1
TinkHappy Finally touched by a TF! Watch what you say or you'll inspire a TF Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CT,USA Posts: 1,540	Pictures of the Auto Train??? I was wondering if anyone had pictures of the auto-train? We are thinking about taking the auto-train and going coach this time. I HATE flying and now it seems even worse, just thinking about it makes me break out in a cold sweat. I was just wondering if it is possible to sleep in coach? HELP, PLEASE __________________ Tracy

08-08-2003, 02:01 PM	#2
cherylp3 Florida Resident Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Davenport, FL (Orlando Area) Posts: 4,731	I couldn't find any. You might want to ask at On Track on line forums http://on-track-on-line.com/forums/index.php Cheryl __________________ Dreams DO come true!! Booked on 2008 Member cruise!! DVC Member Cruise 2003 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007

08-08-2003, 03:28 PM	#3
Kim&Chris dreaming of relaxing & soaking up the warm sun at Serenity Bay.... Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,367	Although I do not have pictures to share with you, I can tell you this: We took the auto train weeks after 9/11 because we were too afraid to fly. We were really nervous about the auto train, but we were very pleasantly surprised! . The coach areas of the auto train were very clean. The seats are very spacious, too. Although they do not recline flat, I was able to sleep pretty soundly. Here's a hint: because the seats in the auto train are in sets of two, many people grab a set of empty seats at night & make it into a bed. We did this on the way home and it was much more comfortable. Also, bring a pillow and a blanket because the ones that Amtrak gives you are very small. The dinners are surprisingly good, too. I think I had a grilled chicken dinner w/ veggies. They also give you complimentary wine with dinner. There is a lounge car that serves many types of mixed drinks. There's also a few cars that show a first-run movie during your trip. This year, we're taking the auto train again, but we opted for a sleeper compartment instead of going coach. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me! __________________ 10/98 CSR (first Disney trip for Kim&Chris) // 11/00 CBR (our Honeymoon!) // 11/01 ASMovies & OKW for MNSSHP // 12/02 Poly for MVMCP! // 03/04 Pop Century & OKW, then 10/04 OKW (fun in the sun!!) // 01/06 OKW for Disney Marathon, then 05/06 CR & DCL Magic, then 10/06 CBR & OKW // 05/07 BCV then DCL Wonder, then 12/07 OKW for a pre-Christmas vacation! // 6/08 Wonder Double Dip!, then 12/08 Wonder 3-day! // 5/09 R&R at our home, OKW // 10/09 - a "do-over" vacation (prior one rained out) at CBR // 05/10 5-day Wonder Double Dip! // 10/10 - Back Home for a few days // 12/10 - A last minute trip to SSR! // 05/11 - 5-day Double Dip on the Disney Dream!! // 11-2011 WDW plus three days on the Dream! // 5/12 - 4 nites on the Magic! Welcome to the Walt Disney World Express Monorail, your highway in the sky to the Magic Kingdom! For those of you standing, please hold on to the handrails and stand clear of the doors. For the comfort of others, no smoking please!

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TinkHappy Finally touched by a TF! Watch what you say or you'll inspire a TF Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CT,USA Posts: 1,540	Thank you very much for all the great (and quick replies). I am still trying to decide what to do. __________________ Tracy

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08-08-2003, 07:18 PM	#4
DC7800 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 1,533	There are photos of the type of cars (Superliners) used on Auto-Train on Trainweb. The lounge cars and deluxe sleeper would be the only accomodations unique to Auto-Train, and not featured in these pages. For starters, you might try: Sleeping car diagrams: http://www.trainweb.org/crocon/sleeperplans.html Everything can also be accessed from this next page, but it's mixed in with a lot of other trains' accomodations. Remember that Auto-Train uses only Superliner cars (coaches, sleepers, diners): http://www.trainweb.com/cgi-bin/top/...od/indexf.html Some of the information is a bit out of date (the locomotive link, particularly), but the descriptions are very comprehensive. Also, go to http://www.360360.com/trains.html and look under "Amtrak Superliner Trainset" for 360x360 photos of Superliner car interiors. Finally, for good exterior photos you might go to http://www.railpictures.net and do a search for "Amtrak" (yields hundreds of photos) or just "Auto-Train".