depot beverages

[ken]

Hi-

The last time we took Amtrak, my wife was disappointed to learn that Pepsi was the exclusive soft drink distributor at every depot we stopped at. Has that changed, or do we need to bring Coke?

Thanks

 

[ehbowen]

Bring your own Coke on the train. If you're in the sleeper you can (normally) get ice to chill it down; if you're in coach bring a small cooler and your own ice. I haven't tried this, but I expect that a sob story and the promise of a nice tip in the lounge car might get you a reasonable amount of resupply if the attendant has extra.

Stations are a mixed bag, depending on what the local agents, property owners, and vending machine companies prefer to supply. The Houston station has a Pepsi-branded machine...but it also carries Coca-Cola and Sprite.

 

[had8ley]

Beverages? Did someone say it was 5 o'clock somewhere ??? Get the church key out Jim... :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Bob Dylan]

Beverages? Did someone say it was 5 o'clock somewhere ??? Get the church key out Jim... :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's 5 o'clock in the Maritimes Jay, I'll drink to that! (and the Bars are open everywhere IINM! ^_^ )BTW-Im a Coke fan too and take some on my LD train trips! Mixes better with my "Medicine"! :lol:

 

[Shanghai]

I bring Dr Pepper with me for my room but I drink Pepsi in the diner!!

 

[pennyk]

I take "natural" diet soda (Zevia) with me, but every now and then I will drink a diet pepsi in the diner.

 

[jmbgeg]

Beverages? Did someone say it was 5 o'clock somewhere ??? Get the church key out Jim... :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's 5 o'clock in the Maritimes Jay, I'll drink to that! (and the Bars are open everywhere IINM! ^_^ )BTW-Im a Coke fan too and take some on my LD train trips! Mixes better with my "Medicine"! :lol:

Bah humbug, Jim. What do you guys think this is-the Billy Goat Tavern in CHI, where they shout No Pepsi---- Coke!



Diet Pepsi plus a good Canadian mixed in floats my boat... :giggle:

 

[TraneMan]

I am going to bring a can or two of Coke with me since I am a Coke guy. I dont' care for Pepsi.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Beverages? Did someone say it was 5 o'clock somewhere ??? Get the church key out Jim... :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's 5 o'clock in the Maritimes Jay, I'll drink to that! (and the Bars are open everywhere IINM! ^_^ )BTW-Im a Coke fan too and take some on my LD train trips! Mixes better with my "Medicine"! :lol:

Bah humbug, Jim. What do you guys think this is-the Billy Goat Tavern in CHI, where they shout No Pepsi---- Coke!

Good one John! Ill drink to that too! (But I'll drink to almost anything! :lol: :lol: :lol: )

 

[amtrakwolverine]

Come on you coke drinkers even Santa drinks Pepsi now when on vacation LOL

 

[had8ley]

Let me get my suit of armor on~ I'm an RC man with an occassional MOon Pie to go with it if I don't mix it with anything.

 

[FriskyFL]

Nothing like Mountain Dew at 2:30 in the afternoon!

 

[BeckysBarn]

I bring Dr Pepper with me for my room but I drink Pepsi in the diner!!

I'm a Pepper, too. But I bring Coke for the nightcap in my room.

 

[user 683]

Personally, I prefer Coke to Pepsi, but I also enjoy Dr. Pepper and Sprite. Although I am trying to cut back on soda (to which there are good days and not so good days), I'll purchase a 16 oz bottle of Coke (maybe two if it is a long trip) before boarding - since I know Coke is not served on board.

I found this on Wikipedia - thought it was interesting - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cola_Wars

 

[Shanghai]

Beverages? Did someone say it was 5 o'clock somewhere ??? Get the church key out Jim... :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's 5 o'clock in the Maritimes Jay, I'll drink to that! (and the Bars are open everywhere IINM! ^_^ )BTW-Im a Coke fan too and take some on my LD train trips! Mixes better with my "Medicine"! :lol:

Bah humbug, Jim. What do you guys think this is-the Billy Goat Tavern in CHI, where they shout No Pepsi---- Coke!

When I'm in Chicago, I go to the Berghoff. No Billy Goat stuff for me!!