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-=> Stan Hosdar wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> If you're going to Florida for Dizzy World - have you considered the
 DD> "Auto Train"? Board you and your tribe w/auto in Lorton, VA (Washington
 DD> D.C. area) and ride the 18 hours to Orlando. Get the kids worn out with
 DD> Mickey Mouse then railfan on the way home.

 SH> We're Canadian. So it isn't as advantageous for us.

 SH> I also like the drive and seeing stuff, and eating stuff (ie:fried
 SH> catfish , biscuits and gravy, or WAFFLE HOUSE, etc).
 SH> Next time i'm trying COOK OUT

 SH> cracker barrel is a dream.... if we had one here in Canada.. we don't

 SH> plus i like finding all kinds of new stuff.

 SH> Do tell thoug, what's the cost of the auto train and where is nearest
 SH> terminal to Toronto we could board? Do they take pickup trucks too?
 
They only run one route - Lorton VA to Sanford/Orlando FL. They used to
have a route from Louisville, Ky to Sanford/Orlando - but that is just
a fond memory.

According to their web site: "Factory-model standard vehicles, extended 
vehicles (trucks, vans and 3-row SUVs) and two-wheel motorcycles are 
accepted on the Auto Train. No dual wheel vehicles, gull wings or 
scissor doors will be accepted." 

https://www.amtrak.com/auto-train-boarding-and-vehicle-requirements

I'd assume no jacked-up dually penis extension allowed. Regular and
extended cab pickups - not a problem.

https://www.amtrak.com/auto-train-saver-fares

If I was driving from Tronna and rail-fanning/exploring I'd head for
Windsor, jump across the Ambassador Bridge and head south in I-75 all
the way to Florida through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and into
Florida.

I've included a couple links so you can do further research.

Good luck.

... "A cheapskate won't tip a waitress. I'm just careful with my money." -- UDD
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