Good to know information.
Rob
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side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
> Yes, I've done this myself.
> You can find details on Amtrak's website.
> Basically, "Amtrak Heavy Express" allows up to 100 lbs in a 4x4x4 box for
a
> flat rate anywhere in the US of $48. About 50 stations offer this
service, and
> you have to drop off/pick-up at the station. However, they do offer local
> delivery in a 10 or 20 mile radius of the station.
>
> I see they've recently added another category of Heavy Express, allowing
> 60"x48"x60" on a pallet and up to 2000 lbs.
>
> They're quite fussy about the size limitations, so this might be a problem
for
> decklids/hoods. However, bicycles are exempt from the size limitation.
So, if
> you have a Cuda door or something that's longer than 4 feet, you can put
it in
> a bicycle box and slip it through. Also, there is a specific restriction
> against engines, probably because of the danger of flammables. Some
clerks
> will misinterpret this restriction to include ALL car parts, so you have
to
> tiptoe around this issue in some cases.
>
> Quoting Paul Clark <paulcl@nwlink.com>:
>
> > if you end up shipping to chris, remember that amtrak will ship body
panels
> > for cheap- i've done trunk lids, etc, and they're not worried about size
so
> > long as one person can lift them.
>
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