If your clothing got wrinkled,
turn on a hot shower, and hang you clothing next to it. The steam will
make the wrinkles disappear.
USE PLASTIC
Place your shoes in plastic
bags before putting them into the luggage. It will prevent your clothes
from getting dirty or smelling.
ABOUT AMTRACK
Amtrak coach cars have room for
carry-ons in overhead bins or in a baggage closet which are at the end
of each coach next to the inside door.
::Big Stuff ::
BIKE AS LUGGAGE
Usually, bikes are permitted as
checked baggage (they have to be boxed and checked an hour before) and
you can’t bring them inside the train. Of course, you have to make sure
that the train offers this service, and remember you’ll probably be
charged a fee of 5.00$.
FRAGILE
Pack fragile or breakable items
in between clothes, they will serve as its cushion, this way you can
send it in with your checked luggage without worrying.