[60 FPS] Amtrak Auto Train Trip Lorton, Virginia to Sanford, Florida

By Bill Didden
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Here is my experience onboard Amtrak Train 53, the southbound Auto Train from Lorton, Virginia to Sanford, Florida. This trip video will show you some important details to know for your future trip as well as the scenery and other trains during the trip.
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[@ramblingrose5125]

Thanks for the video. How long did you have to wait for your car to be unloaded?

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

It takes about an hour and a half for all of the vehicles to be unloaded. I remember my family’s vehicle was unloaded less than a hour after getting off the train. Incase you didn’t know, passengers can pay extra $50 to have priority unloading, so that their vehicle is one of the first ones to be unloaded.

[@ramblingrose5125]

@@TranscontinentalRailfanAn hour and a half seems pretty fast. I guess we'll take our chances and save the $50 (we're starting our trip north bound). Thanks

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

You’re welcome

[@happyhippie2837]

Is it one price per vehicle or does it change if its a bigger one ?

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

I believe it’s $208 for regular vehicles and $148 for motorcycles.

[@happyhippie2837]

@@TranscontinentalRailfan I drive a 2006 F-350 crew-cab long bed dually,LOL. I think the overall length of my truck is 22' hahaha

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

I see. Pickup trucks maybe considered special vehicles and those need to be checked in by 2pm, just so you are aware.

[@NPGxMOD]

@@happyhippie2837 You wouldnt classify as a regular vehicle so price will be alot higher for you. I have a mid side SUV round trip price for me was roughly $400

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Oh, I wasn’t sure at first, but I see now.

[@mattbrewster8051]

So, this is just a week ago, yet nobody was wearing masks! Has Amtrak lifted restrictions?

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Amtrak has not lifted restrictions yet. Amtrak allows people to take off masks while actively eating at the diner, cafe/lounge cars or in private rooms in the sleeper cars.

[@mattbrewster8051]

@@TranscontinentalRailfan I asked because I saw folks eating w/o masks in the dining car, on real plates!

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

I understand. Sleeper car passengers can eat dinner in their rooms or dining car. The next day, passengers can pickup breakfast and eat at their rooms or eat it in the dining car.

[@mattbrewster8051]

@@TranscontinentalRailfan What about the lounge car/ observation car? Can you take off your mask there?

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

You can’t take your mask off at the lounge car/observation car, unless you’re actively eating.