Originally Posted by
jonwvara
I have been both enjoying this thread and learning from it. My preference for train travel has much to do with the fact that I'm pretty tall--which makes long flights an ordeal--but I also just like trains.
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I think you have it figured out. Very good post for this topic, thanks for writing it.
I would like it if they were more clear that the bike does not have to have a folding mechanism, it just has to be small enough to fit the dimensions. I could see my Ritchey Break Away looking even more compact than yours if it was wrapped up in a sheet of thick plastic and some packing tape.
Regarding seating, I have spent a lot of time in the lounge car. And if on the train overnight, a sleeping bag liner can help.