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03-06-2011, 11:02 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warwick
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|  Taking Amtrak cross country.
I live in RI and I am going to visit relatives out in Cali. I took the train to Cali before and loved it. This time I plan on taking one of my crawlers. Is there anything I should worry about, taking my crawler on the train. I just don't want to get harassed by the Amtrak police or security. Thanks! John |
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03-06-2011, 11:37 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill
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I'll ask Dad when I get home from work, he's a semi-retired railroader and just might know  |
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03-06-2011, 12:15 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warwick
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03-06-2011, 12:18 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lowell Massachusetts
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Nice I do that all the time. I had a Clodbuster once that bashed all over the US. Ive taken my crawler a few different states but not many so far, I take it all the time. Good luck and be safe.
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03-06-2011, 12:23 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now
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I have carried my rigs on planes before with no issues, can't imagine trains would be any different. Although, if you are of Middle Eastern descent, it might be a different story.
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03-06-2011, 12:27 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warwick
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Thanks!! I have been stressed at work.I need to get away for a few weeks. I like how there are plenty of hobby shops down there. You know what that means...$$$$$ |
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03-06-2011, 12:34 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lyons, MI
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Just a tip label you controller in big letters as a toy...you would be surprised how many rent a cops out there could actualy confuse it for a detonator... personal experience and I'm no longer allowed in canada for it... |
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03-06-2011, 12:40 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warwick
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That's exactly what worries me. | |
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03-06-2011, 12:46 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now
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03-06-2011, 01:38 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill
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03-06-2011, 02:09 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rock-throwing country
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Ahh the California Zephyr through Moffat tunnel what a great memory!  |
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03-06-2011, 02:38 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under Communist Occupation
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Long train trips are very cool. Get in a sleeper car, got that big window. Great way to see America. Cant imagine there wouldd be a problem. The RR seems more realistic.
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03-06-2011, 03:20 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warwick
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It's awesome. There are things you will see on a train that you wont see when taking a plane, bus or car. Once you hit the west coast the views are breath taking.
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03-06-2011, 03:33 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill
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03-06-2011, 05:34 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill
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OK, I checked with Dad now that I'm home from work. He's not too sure anymore, but at least until 2 years ago it wouldn't have been a problem and he's pretty sure that since cell phones, lap tops, and a variety of MP3 players use Li-Ion's, it still shouldn't be. The only reason he isn't sure is because the TSA and Homeland Security have been trying to shove their noses into regulating rail travel too and he's not sure how successful they've been in doing so to this date. |
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03-06-2011, 06:01 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation
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They just opened it back up so you can check firearms and ammo... I cant imagine how an rc car could be more dangerous than the drunk engineer that txting and not paying attention to the signals |
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03-06-2011, 06:32 PM
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03-06-2011, 08:29 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Warwick
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Thanks guys |
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03-06-2011, 08:52 PM
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03-07-2011, 01:45 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under Communist Occupation
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X2! I love hitting the 1 and shooting up the coast. The scenery is great, and the road is just as good. Luck out sometimes when traffic is really light, and go flying through there at 2x the speed limit. Those curves and S turns are a blast. | |
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