Backpacks are stored in a separate, covered/enclosed train-car that you cannot access until you make it to the Wilderness departure point. I recommend bringing a jacket and a water bottle with you to your seat. Also, get an outside seat, the views are much better and open than the inside cars where you're looking through smaller windows.
Awesome trip! Hey, during the ride, what's the backpack situation like, where did your group store your large backpacks?
Backpacks are stored in a separate, covered/enclosed train-car that you cannot access until you make it to the Wilderness departure point. I recommend bringing a jacket and a water bottle with you to your seat. Also, get an outside seat, the views are much better and open than the inside cars where you're looking through smaller windows.