Can i bring this on a train

[James]

I am moving in with my girlfriend in chicago i can only get down there by train but i got a 32 in vizio tv and an xbox 360 im sure i can have my xbox in a bag next to me on the train but i know i cant have my tv can i check my tv in like normal bagage i really dont want to leave it behind

 

[Steve4031]

I think it will be considered a fragile item and not check able. Where ate you coming from? If you are on a train with double deck super liners you might be able to store it in the luggage area down stairs.

 

[amtrakwolverine]

Just go to a UPS store have them pack and ship the TV to your GFs house for you.

 

[user 1215]

For the costs of TVs today, you may be best off selling it and buying a new one when you get to your new place. Any loss would be offset some by packing and shipping. You DON'T want to check a TV on Amtrak, especially a large flatscreen.

 

[zephyr17]

For the costs of TVs today, you may be best off selling it and buying a new one when you get to your new place. Any loss would be offset some by packing and shipping. You DON'T want to check a TV on Amtrak, especially a large flatscreen.

They won't even take it if they know what it is.

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

I am moving in with my girlfriend in chicago i can only get down there by train but i got a 32 in vizio tv ...

A 32" flat screen isn't all that big. Do you have the original box? Does it have a nice handle on it? If so, it shouldn't be a problem. Though, if using the original box, I would not put it anywhere on-board the train that wasn't in my line of sight.

 

[George Harris]

I am moving in with my girlfriend in chicago i can only get down there by train but i got a 32 in vizio tv ...

A 32" flat screen isn't all that big. Do you have the original box? Does it have a nice handle on it? If so, it shouldn't be a problem. Though, if using the original box, I would not put it anywhere on-board the train that wasn't in my line of sight.

If it does't have a handle, with duct tape and some small rope or other stuff you can make one. Alternatively, you could get an artists carrying case that will hold a canvas and easel. These things have a name, but I can't think what it is right now. Treating it like it is fragile would be understandable if poeple thought it contained its intended items and it would be less llikely to be seen as having a "steal me" sign.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Just tell them you have poor eyesight and need a large screen to watch your DVDs. :giggle:

I agree that 32" is not that big (maybe the size of a garment bag) or heavy (compared to the 42" that I recently got rid of) and if you have the original box with the handle (mine had a handle), you may be able to carry it on...if you "hide" what shows on the box.

 

[leemell]

I am moving in with my girlfriend in chicago i can only get down there by train but i got a 32 in vizio tv ...

A 32" flat screen isn't all that big. Do you have the original box? Does it have a nice handle on it? If so, it shouldn't be a problem. Though, if using the original box, I would not put it anywhere on-board the train that wasn't in my line of sight.

If it does't have a handle, with duct tape and some small rope or other stuff you can make one. Alternatively, you could get an artists carrying case that will hold a canvas and easel. These things have a name, but I can't think what it is right now. Treating it like it is fragile would be understandable if poeple thought it contained its intended items and it would be less llikely to be seen as having a "steal me" sign.

Portfolio?

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

I just saw some 32" Vizeo rigs at Wal Mart today and the packaging doesn't look all that hard to handle. If you are on Superliner Coach, then get a seat downstairs where you can set it at the front of the seating area. If Horizon, then try to get front row where you can set it against the bulkhead. But make sure it is packed tightly, preferably with the original packing materials.

 

[EB_OBS]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

 

[George Harris]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

Huh??? Tell that to all the people that pull out their laptop on the train and start working or playing with it.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

Huh??? Tell that to all the people that pull out their laptop on the train and start working or playing with it.

I'm sure he means desktops, not laptops.

Or maybe he meant this:

 

[fairviewroad]

Someone ought to create a "Can I Bring This On The Train?" app. The answers would be generated Magic 8-ball style. Seems like

that would be as definitive as the multitude of answers you get to questions like this on AU! :giggle:

 

[lthanlon]

I've seen some folks in coach using astonishingly large separate monitors with their game consoles.

 

[Ryan]

Someone ought to create a "Can I Bring This On The Train?" app. The answers would be generated Magic 8-ball style.

They can probably reuse most of the code from the "AGR Redemption Rules" app.

 

[the_traveler]

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1347638074[/url]' post='393838']Someone ought to create a "Can I Bring This On The Train?" app. The answers would be generated Magic 8-ball style.

They can probably reuse most of the code from the "AGR Redemption Rules" app.

And answers from many Amtrak phone agents!

 

[Peter KG6LSE]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

this is NOT to you EB-OBS but you brought up a point I felt needed to be covered

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I am EE . It's my job to deal with electronics .,

TV's

Look up hand held LCD TV .. Bean around from the early 90s

The do tell .me where does one draw the Line !? 32Inch plasma? ( see my point !)

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Computers

This is a LAPTOP a 21 Inch laptop .. :help:

I broght this up as 60 MASS needs to re think what they have for rules .

This is not 1991 .....

Peter.

To the OP.......... ship it or sell it .... Sorry .

 

[rrdude]

What about chickens? With or without cages. When I took the train from Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City, I saw a lot of people bring chickens, goats, and other penned up animals on the train. Cigars too. Maybe the chicken could be a "service animal"?

 

[anir dendroica]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

That has to be the most-ignored rule Amtrak has. I remember reading it for the first time, thinking about my old Casio keyboard in checked baggage, my scanner, digital camera, laptop, iPod, etc., and deciding it wasn't worth worrying about. Electronics are not hazardous or dangerous (with the exception of some older-generation lithium batteries), so I can only assume this is a liability thing. If Amtrak says no electronics and your electronics get broken or stolen or arrive soaking wet in a baggage car full of snow (I've seen that too), then they don't have to reimburse you since you were breaking the rules.

So when Amtrak says "no electronics," my interpretation is "carry these items at your own risk", which seems reasonable to me.

 

[fairviewroad]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

True, you are not permitted to check electronic items but you can carry them on board.

See this list and specifically the section marked Fragile and/or valuable items.

In fact, in terms of carry-on electronics Amtrak specifically says "Bring 'Em!"

Bring Your Entertainment OnboardYou may bring and use onboard personal electronic devices such as PCs, DVD players, tablets and CD players.

Obviously Amtrak wouldn't be going through the trouble of installing Wi-Fi if carry-on electronics were prohibited.

I would assume the usual size and weight limits would apply. Since carry-ons are technically limited to 28x22x14,

then a 32-inch TV would logically be against the rules, but not because it's a TV.

 

[amtrakwolverine]

laptops etc are allowed but amtrak assumes no liability for theft or damage.

 

[Peter KG6LSE]

Many electronics in general and/or household items and specifically computers, TVs, etc. are prohibited aboard trains. You cannot check or carry-on one.

so I can only assume this is a liability thing. If Amtrak says no electronics and your electronics get broken or stolen or arrive soaking wet in a baggage car full of snow (I've seen that too), then they don't have to reimburse you since you were breaking the rules.

So when Amtrak says "no electronics," my interpretation is "carry these items at your own risk", which seems reasonable to me.

Yea it smells like a Cover your ... policy to keep amtrak from being responsible..

I am no lawyer . :giggle:

A simple "we assume no responsibility to the sensitive good you carry or check on our transportation devices "

would be a simple CYA tag..

Peter

 

[Shortline]

Give it a shot, what's the worst that can happen? But, if you're moving in with a girlfriend, and all you're bringing to the table is an Xbox 360 and a TV.....don't throw out the box, you might need it again when you're on your way home in a few weeks! :lol:

 

[EB_OBS]

What is meant by the policy is large electronics. Not portable and/or handheld devices.

Household electronics such as home stereos & speakers, desktop computers and appliances and televisions that are not intended to be portable, are prohibited from both checked and carry-on baggage.