I priced shipping a mountain bike in a box from Chicago
to CA. The price quote from trucking to UPS was more
than the bike was worth. Finally I called Amtrak. They
said if it fits in a baggage car and can be moved my hand
they'll take it to the nearest station. Cost $35. Of course
my friend had to go to the nearest train station(Reno) and
get it. But for $35 the price is right. So I suggest you
call Amtrak. Note I think Amtrak and Railway Express
are not the same.
Minimal risk of trains being hijacked and driven into buildings.
But I understand that the funsters from the desert are planning
to bomb bridges and tracks. I can't fathom that. Any kid
will tell you that he was told not to put pennies on a track
because it could derail the train. That's was I was told.
Dave Johnson
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