Originally Posted by
derail3
Here is something else to think about. Last year I went on a Colorado tour with Adventure Cycling. Rode the Amtrak train for CA - CO. The checked baggage limit has been reduced to 50lbs per bag, just like the airlines. When I put my NWT + Front/Rear folding racks + trailer in the suitcase it was 56lbs. Had to move the trailer bits and racks to another suitcase to keep it under 50lbs.
IIRC Amtrak has had the 50# limit for quite a while. I have been riding them regularly for the past 4 years and that is what it was then, there are some trains that have a lower limit too. I can't see my personal stuff and the bike exceeding the 100# 2 suitcase limit. I have only had Amtrak weigh the checked baggage, never a carry on. Some airlines have started weigh carry ons now.
Aaron
