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Fierochic88 MAR 17, 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by JohnWPB:

Will definitely be there! I will be flying in from South Florida. Unfortunately I can only take a week off, and I don't want to spend three to three and a half days of it (round trip) driving up and back. I am looking to rent a car when I get there.

That is unless someone in the area has a spare Fiero they are looking to have someone drive to the show. I would be glad to pay for its use as I would have had to rent a car anyway.

I have full coverage premium insurance with Safeco that follows me and whatever car I drive. I also have AAA Plus that can have the car towed for up to a hundred and twenty miles in case of any breakdowns.

By the way, isn't there supposed to be a car show schedule also this weekend? I just read the first post, and on the whole itinerary of things to do, I saw nothing about a car show lol!




LOL yes - that is all day Saturday ;-)
PatrickTRoof MAR 17, 01:19 PM
John is talking about putting his '86 GT on the auto train and bringing it up here! But even if that doesn't happen, I have one more trick up my sleeve!
jjd2296 MAR 17, 02:23 PM
fingers crossed the border opens up by then so the 5 or so ontario cars can make it still.

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steve308 MAR 18, 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by PatrickTRoof:

John is talking about putting his '86 GT on the auto train and bringing it up here! But even if that doesn't happen, I have one more trick up my sleeve!



Where does the auto train offload (closest to the show)?
PatrickTRoof MAR 18, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by steve308:


Where does the auto train offload (closest to the show)?




It goes from Sanford, FL to Lorton, VA, about 150 miles from Carlisle.
steve308 MAR 18, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by PatrickTRoof:
It goes from Sanford, FL to Lorton, VA, about 150 miles from Carlisle.



Well depending on the who what and where, a couple of us will be driving past Lorton on Thursday (late morning) heading up to Carlisle. If the stars align we can meet up and "Carlisle Caravan" up to Carlisle together.
Dennis LaGrua MAR 19, 08:52 AM
If I may chime in; Paula and myself are frequent Amtrak Travelers having gone coast to coast by train many times. The Autotrain departs Sanford Fl, at 4:00 PM but you need to get there early as they start loading cars at 11:30 AM and shut it off at 2:30 PM when they start boarding passengers. There is a free shuttle to downtown Sanford that runs every 20 minutes so you need not wait in the terminal. When you drop off your car it is videoed on all sides as it is insured against scratches or damage. The train can leave early. Buy your tickets now as you can catch some fare specials.
Arrival in Lorton VA is at 8:59 AM. It may take up to an hour before all cars are unloaded off the auto carriers. Going back the train follows the same schedule. If the budget allows; since it is an overnight trip we would recommend that travelers spring for a private bedroom or roomette. Hot food is served for dinner and is included with the fare on sleeper passengers. Coach passengers can purchase food in the lounge car.
As for the road trip from Lorton to Carlisle. The Amtrak terminal is right off Rt 95 so I would estimate the drive to Carlisle at 2:15.
If you reside in FL and wish to attend Carlisle, this IMO is a really good option.

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JohnWPB MAR 21, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by PatrickTRoof:

John is talking about putting his '86 GT on the auto train and bringing it up here!


Yes, Patrick told me about the Auto Train on Wednesday I think it was. I researched and on Thursday purchased the ticket.

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

If I may chime in; Paula and myself are frequent Amtrak Travelers having gone coast to coast by train many times.................................................. If you reside in FL and wish to attend Carlisle, this IMO is a really good option.


Yes, this really is a nice option! As you mentioned, the train leaves around 4:00 PM, I have dinner around 5:40 on the train, relax a bit and go to sleep around 11:00 or so. Wake up at 7:30, have breakfast, get off the train and hop in the car! N I C E ! ! ! !

As a HUGE bonus, at checkout, they offered a Amtrak credit card (like I need another credit card!) Anyhow, the offer was too good to pass up. Get the card, get 20,000 Amtrak miles, and $150 off the first purchase (Used it immediately to pay for the ticket, so the train ticket was $150 less). then....in turn with triple points per dollar for purchases on the card, turned into another 21,000 miles. Total 41,000 miles. Enough for 4 round trips from West Palm Beach to New York! I will be taking some weekend trips again when the Pandemic is over.

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steve308 MAR 22, 07:26 AM
So what day do you arrive in Lorton? If Thursday, drop me a PM !

Steve.
fierofool MAR 22, 09:37 AM
Hey, Jennifer, how many do you have registered? Still working on the Georgia gang. I think at least 2 of us are coming.