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UEMcGill
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UEMcGill

Getting on in Roanoke, you have the run of the train. Coming back it might

matter, but Roanoke is the starting point and it's about 10% full until NOVA.
Posted: 08/17/2023 at 03:55 PM ET
(In response to this post by Guy LeDouche)

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Taking the Amtrak from Roanoke to DC next Saturday for the first time......
Alan11 • 08/17/23 08:21 AM ET
My BIL(RIP) was once Eastern Food Service Director for Amtrak.
PhotoHokieNC • 08/18/23 06:50 AM ET
It's nothing special, microwave sausage biscuits is about as good as it is
UEMcGill • 08/17/23 03:56 PM ET
Try using the Red Cap service - they will get you on the train first
Guy LeDouche • 08/17/23 10:45 AM ET
^^^THIS^^ We did it from NYC..It is worth every dime!!! No hassle at all**
HOKIERIT • 08/17/23 06:57 PM ET
Getting on in Roanoke, you have the run of the train. Coming back it might ◄
UEMcGill • 08/17/23 03:55 PM ET
The worst part of that trip is going to FedEx field
turkeywinghokie • 08/17/23 10:39 AM ET
The consolation prizes are I am in the Club Area and no more Danny Boy.....
Alan11 • 08/17/23 11:06 AM ET
I'm sure you'll still get the Aramark 'service'... **
Vtskier1 • 08/17/23 12:22 PM ET
make sure you wave hello to the trainspotters
HokieMacDaddy • 08/17/23 10:25 AM ET
I'm not sure about the food, but you can pack a cooler.
reestuart • 08/17/23 09:11 AM ET
Have taken train up to NYC a couple of times..Club car has full assortment>
HOKIERIT • 08/17/23 09:58 AM ET
It was $15 round trip. I will pay that much alone for the Metro pass.......
Alan11 • 08/17/23 09:23 AM ET
That's awesome. I think we figured it saved us enough on parking
reestuart • 08/17/23 09:51 AM ET
"No Officer I haven't been drinking I just got into DC off the train...."
Brewing_Hokie • 08/17/23 03:08 PM ET
Like most cities, they see us coming from a mile away and leave us be.
reestuart • 08/17/23 03:37 PM ET
I have cartridges for all the switch games I have, hopefully no internet...
Alan11 • 08/17/23 10:07 AM ET
That will be a good trip. Drop off is at a good location as well.**
reestuart • 08/17/23 10:23 AM ET
Used to take Amtrak from DC North a lot (inside)
FfxStationHokie • 08/17/23 08:26 AM ET
It has not really changed too much - I don't remember fries, but that may..
Gobble Gobble • 08/17/23 08:55 AM ET
That works thanks. Once I get to Union Station I am going to take the......
Alan11 • 08/17/23 08:35 AM ET