Can i bring this on a train

[Shawn Ryu]

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.

You are overvaluing the flat screen TV these days. They are dime a dozen these days. Especially those made by smaller companies.

No biggie. Not any more expensive than laptops.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

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.

You are overvaluing the flat screen TV these days. They are dime a dozen these days. Especially those made by smaller companies.

No biggie. Not any more expensive than laptops.

Not everyone has disposable income to just go out & buy a new TV or a laptop. And maybe he just bought this one. Why shouldn't he try to take it with him (ether on the train or ship it)?

 

[Shawn Ryu]

Of course not. I am just saying, it would really suck if it got stolen but its not like he gave away his life savings for it.

 

[anir dendroica]

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.

That makes more sense, but I don't see why it needs to be separate from general weight/size restrictions. In my view, if an object cannot harm or inconvenience (e.g. spilled liquids) others and it fits within the weight/size limits, it ought to be allowed, with the caveat of course that Amtrak bears no liability for damage.

 

[Meat Puppet]

I would have the thing hooked up in my bedroom or roomette playing the xbox on it, but that's me.

 

[Ispolkom]

I suppose that I just missed the discussion of the change, but the baggage rules now allow as an exception to the ban on pointy things: "Sheathed equipment, to include fencing equipment, are allowed in checked baggage." So now I *can* check my broadsword, as long as I bring along the sheath.

Still no go on the matchlock, the pike or any of the other 30 Years' War accoutrements, but I believe we're making progress.

 

[Peter KG6LSE]

YAY I can go to Comic Con as LINK next Year . Photo