I have seen billboards in the Midwest for this over the =
years......it seems
like it is a "piggyback" type situation.....
Ask a large rail line wherever you live, and keep =
asking. The
railroad( flame suit on) for the most part is in no hurry to do anything =
for
anyone. So if this is the type of thing you are looking to do =
quickly,
forget it. Stuff sits in the rail for weeks without
moving......
Adam Puzerewski
81 westy
74 beetle
Vanagon Partsmobiles
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 =
9:46
PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Bus =
Transport by
Train?
Brian, =
The only
Amtrak train that offers the ability for one to ship one's car while
riding in Amtrak comfort (oxymoron) is the Auto Train. It =
runs from
suburban
Washington, DC to the Orlando Florida area. Not =
quite the
destination of
your choice. I do not know of anyone shipping =
a
private auto by rail (the
big 3 auto manufacturers ship new cars =
by rail
daily). I do not believe that
the private railroads want the =
business that you are seeking. The major rail
carriers would =
be glad
to ship multiple car loads of a commodity for you
though. =
Sorry, but
this is the nature of private enterprise in the 21st
century. =
But
don't let me discourage you. Keep looking, good luck and enjoy =
your
trip.
Dennis Lockwood
91 Carat
Original Owner =
and
President,
Greenville (SC) Chapter
National Railway =
Historical
Society