For taking Amtrak to Raton & Philmont: Sample Menus

[John-in-KC]

I ride Amtrak a fair bit, and I mod an Amtrak board elsewhere on the web.

 

Below are some sample dining car menus from Amtrak. While the food can be good, the price can be quite dear, especially for 11-20 year olds doing group travel.

 

Beyond the dining cars, Amtrak lounges have assorted nukables. Again, the prices can be dear! When I took a trip to St Louis in February 2007, a bratwurst set me back $4.

 

You can bring your own food aboard, but understand: Amtrak will not provide refrigerated storage (bring your own small coolers) and Amtrak will not let you heat the food in their ovens, be they attended or be they available to passengers!

 

Here, then are the sample menus as of June 2006 (most recent available):

http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/menus/SampleMenu1_6-1-2006.pdf

http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/menus/SampleMenu2_6-1-2006.pdf

http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/menus/SampleMenu3_6-1-2006.pdf

 

 

[local1400]

Ah John, I knew I could depend on you for this info. (Did you get my PM reply?) Taking the train is an economical way for Scouts to transport long distances. I once had a lovely breakfast on VIA Rail Canada. Only fill your beverage half way!

[Aquila]

Ouch!

 

We utilize the Schools on Trains programs a couple of times per year (great Scout field trip, btw, if they run in your area; $10 for the kids to take a 6 hour round trip to a big city in the area). There is always plenty of room for coolers. Now if we can just find a current B1G1 fare on FlyerTalk ;-)