Depends on the amount of people that are in line. But you should have time to get over to the side and watch it be put in and take the picture. You can always do that before going into the station to get your tickets.
Ugh had to take this cause my sister is afraid of flying...I guess if you got your own sleeping cabin it's a worthwhile venture but being confined to a seat for 17+hours is no way to travel for me...not great food unless you are willing to pay a little bit more for some cheap pizza...also the "in-flight " movies when I went were the Justin Bieber documentary and Gnomeo and JUliet... I recommend getting your own snacks and entertainment prior to this trip. SOme scenic stuff in VA through .
I know of no gas level restrictions. I think I have had a full tank from fl to va. The unload time can take awhile and it's random of how they unload the cars. The unload time in va is faster due to the station being larger. If you need to plan something for after you get to the station I would give yourself at least an hour to get your car.
@aquarian256 I visited that terminal many times and two people who work there know me! I even got to have a look on board the cars even though I wasn't traveling.
@TheNjdevils11 WHEN THEY SAY "CARS MUST BE THERE BY 3:00PM, ALL OTHER VEHICLES BY 2:00PM,, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY MEAN. IF YOU ARE NOT THERE BY THAT TIME, YOU WILL NOT BE GOING ON THE TRAIN. THEY START ACCEPTING VEHICLES AT 11:30AM. BE THERE EARLY6 SO YOU CAN WATCH THE ENTIRE PROCESS. YOU WILL HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME. ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!!
most of the time your car is loaded within minutes after you drop your car off but there should be enough time to walk over to the car boarding area and watch it. once it is in the car that is the last time you can see it until it is unloaded at the other end of the trip.
@BUSDRIVER5532 trip was great the train going northbound that was scheduled to arrive in lorton the day i left didnt get into the station till like 12 so me and my dad thought our train would be delayed but it wasent we left at 4:03 and we got into sanford at 8 am thought we would be late leaving and arriving lol but no but all in all the trip on the auto train was nice i would definitly do it again
@mike omitey No There are station personnel at Lorton and Sanford that will load and unload the vehicles each car is given a number upon arrival at-the station when the unloading process begins they will announce each car number and that is when you know your vehicle has been unloaded from the car carriers
Taking it on Sunday, wish my car was 3 inches shorter! It was almost $200 more dollars. Do you know if i need to have less than 1/4 tank of gas? I'm going Florida to Lorton, does it take a few hours to unload your car? Thanks
so awesome you've ridden the auto train! i see the north bound train almost nightly when i get off work in Kingstree, SC. Thanks for the upload! btw what's the name of the piano piece?
@TheNjdevils11 IT IS RARE THAT TRAIN IS LATE. I HAVE TAKEN IT AT LEAST 20 TIMES AND HAVE ONLY EVER BEEN LATE ONE TIME. THEY FREQUENTLY ARRIVE EARLY. THEY CAN'T GET INTO THE ARRIVING STATION BEFORE 8:00AM BECAUSE THE CREW THAT UNLOADS THE CARS DOESN'T START WORK UNTIL 8:00AM. ISN'T IT REALLY A GREAT TRIP?
@TheDan4279 Oh ok. Well I'll tell you now: For 2 people, plus a car, you're looking at over $750.00 I don't know what type of discount you have, but I tried to see if any of them would work and unfortunately they don't.
Taking the family to Disney in January Via the Autotrain. Surprising my 11 year old son as he loves trains. Thanks for the great video!
My family and I have taken the Auto Train on numerous occasions and can't wait until the next time. Thanks for the great vid. and memories.
This train just added on to my perfect summer last year :) I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the good advice, i wasn't sure how long i might have to wait after i arrive.
I remember my Dad working on this train years ago. It was really fun.
@evz_
What is your Dad’s name and when did he work Onboard AutoTrain? I worked Onboard Services Onboard AutoTrain From October 1995 through March 1997
What a beautiful train station and nice video! i guess the auto train saves you a gallon of gas and it's better than driving on the highway.
Great way to travel when going to Florida with your car. We did it last year and are looking forward to it again in October.
i rode dis train b4 its awesome they play movies aw man everything
@ups804976
Glad you liked it =) Lucky! We work seasonal Disney and miss it dearly right now. Have fun!
Depends on the amount of people that are in line. But you should have time to get over to the side and watch it be put in and take the picture. You can always do that before going into the station to get your tickets.
they need one of these services that go coast to coast
NICEEEEE!!!! good job on the vid.
The Auto Train is needed in the Midwest.
Ugh had to take this cause my sister is afraid of flying...I guess if you got your own sleeping cabin it's a worthwhile venture but being confined to a seat for 17+hours is no way to travel for me...not great food unless you are willing to pay a little bit more for some cheap pizza...also the "in-flight " movies when I went were the Justin Bieber documentary and Gnomeo and JUliet... I recommend getting your own snacks and entertainment prior to this trip. SOme scenic stuff in VA through .
I started working doe Amtrak Onboard AutoTrain I worked Onboard Services Onboard AutoTrain October 1995-March 1997
the ride is great meet new people have fun
The only thing I don't like about riding the AutoTrain from Florida to Virginia is that the trip is too short! This is the BEST way to travel, imho.
1:12 lol, i can already imagine a kid trying to get his bike in it
Thank god my dad works for Amtrak:) Free trips.!
I know of no gas level restrictions. I think I have had a full tank from fl to va. The unload time can take awhile and it's random of how they unload the cars. The unload time in va is faster due to the station being larger. If you need to plan something for after you get to the station I would give yourself at least an hour to get your car.
@aquarian256 I visited that terminal many times and two people who work there know me! I even got to have a look on board the cars even though I wasn't traveling.
@TheNjdevils11 WHEN THEY SAY "CARS MUST BE THERE BY 3:00PM, ALL OTHER VEHICLES BY 2:00PM,, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY MEAN. IF YOU ARE NOT THERE BY THAT TIME, YOU WILL NOT BE GOING ON THE TRAIN. THEY START ACCEPTING VEHICLES AT 11:30AM. BE THERE EARLY6 SO YOU CAN WATCH THE ENTIRE PROCESS. YOU WILL HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME. ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!!
@lespaulguy32 i rode it three times last year. my first time this year will be next month then again in december. I CAN'T WAIT!
@TheDan4279 It's 17 and a half hours; 3:30p.m.- 4:00p.m. departure, arrive at 9:30a.m. the next morning.
most of the time your car is loaded within minutes after you drop your car off but there should be enough time to walk over to the car boarding area and watch it. once it is in the car that is the last time you can see it until it is unloaded at the other end of the trip.
You're a great piano player!
@musicheer Its a digital sign of the car number.
I cant wait to go on the auto train for my first time this coming spring break(: any advice that i should know about it
The vegetables at 4:45 are those nasty stop and shop frozen microwave veggies. Why am I not surprised.
@BUSDRIVER5532 trip was great the train going northbound that was scheduled to arrive in lorton the day i left didnt get into the station till like 12 so me and my dad thought our train would be delayed but it wasent we left at 4:03 and we got into sanford at 8 am thought we would be late leaving and arriving lol but no but all in all the trip on the auto train was nice i would definitly do it again
Do you drive your vechile up in the car of the train like what they do on EuroTrains?
thumbs up, just for the music!!!!
Do they load the cars or do you have to load your own car into the car cairrer?
@mike omitey
No There are station personnel at Lorton and Sanford that will load and unload the vehicles each car is given a number upon arrival at-the station when the unloading process begins they will announce each car number and that is when you know your vehicle has been unloaded from the car carriers
Taking it on Sunday, wish my car was 3 inches shorter! It was almost $200 more dollars. Do you know if i need to have less than 1/4 tank of gas? I'm going Florida to Lorton, does it take a few hours to unload your car? Thanks
VRE passes the Lorton Auto Train station right?
so awesome you've ridden the auto train! i see the north bound train almost nightly when i get off work in Kingstree, SC. Thanks for the upload!
btw what's the name of the piano piece?
I think it fits perfectly...
Is that Lake Norman, NC at 3:34?
@TheNjdevils11 IT IS RARE THAT TRAIN IS LATE. I HAVE TAKEN IT AT LEAST 20 TIMES AND HAVE ONLY EVER BEEN LATE ONE TIME. THEY FREQUENTLY ARRIVE EARLY. THEY CAN'T GET INTO THE ARRIVING STATION BEFORE 8:00AM BECAUSE THE CREW THAT UNLOADS THE CARS DOESN'T START WORK UNTIL 8:00AM. ISN'T IT REALLY A GREAT TRIP?
how long is the trip for
@TheDan4279 When were you planning on traveling to Sanford?
@TheDan4279 Oh ok. Well I'll tell you now:
For 2 people, plus a car, you're looking at over $750.00
I don't know what type of discount you have, but I tried to see if any of them would work and unfortunately they don't.
@librac61682 I will,when i take the Amtrak to the Philadelphia next year in summer time.That's good idea ;-)
@BNSF36542 and how much it to take the auto train for 2 ppl and car
@TheNjdevils11 its just a wonderful trip lol
yea
ans since i liv in ft.lauderdale we hav 2 drive all da way 2 sanford and dats a long ass ride
Auto train is great i just wish it went from NYC or Philadelphia to Tampa and went alot faster
@BUSDRIVER5532 10 days till I ride it!
Good video, but shoot the piano player ; )
This. Nice piece of tape, but the piano music is completely the wrong fit.
@BNSF36542 that i dont know soon i get money
I'd like to LIKE the video and DISLIKE the audio please.
I hate this music. (not the piano, just the genre)
music sucks...so stop it