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re: Traveling by Train
Posted on 11/25/23 at 2:33 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
Posted on 11/25/23 at 2:33 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I've been on that train. A few tips.
1. If you are in BR, drive to Slidell to catch this train. You want to park somewhere clean and quiet, probably not downtown NOLA. Sure as heck do not use the connecting train that comes through Lafayette and Morgan City to NOLA. Terrible idea. It is always late.
2. The food is crummy even if you have a "first class" (IE sleeper) ticket.
3. You can bring booze only if you consume it within your cabin. Dont' get wasted and obnoxious, I have seen them put people off the train late at night at a crossing to a police car.
4. The train can be fun but you have to go with a "gatlinburg mindset". Be relaxed and ready for anything, certainly lateness, poor service quality, crummy food, etc... Bring a book and tune out for a few days and enjoy it.
1. If you are in BR, drive to Slidell to catch this train. You want to park somewhere clean and quiet, probably not downtown NOLA. Sure as heck do not use the connecting train that comes through Lafayette and Morgan City to NOLA. Terrible idea. It is always late.
2. The food is crummy even if you have a "first class" (IE sleeper) ticket.
3. You can bring booze only if you consume it within your cabin. Dont' get wasted and obnoxious, I have seen them put people off the train late at night at a crossing to a police car.
4. The train can be fun but you have to go with a "gatlinburg mindset". Be relaxed and ready for anything, certainly lateness, poor service quality, crummy food, etc... Bring a book and tune out for a few days and enjoy it.
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Posted on 11/26/23 at 6:06 pm to tadman
My parents tried it once for the experience. My mom is very frugal and super tolerant of most things. She had my dad book plane tickets home and would not do the round trip on the train. That told me all I needed to know.
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