Amtrak Auto Train

BRM ZL1 · 04-26-2021, 01:13 PM

So me and the wife are traveling to Sarasota FL and then to Key West for 10 days for our anniversary and are thinking about using the auto train. I have a 2019 ZLE and was wondering if anyone else has used the auto train and what your experience was. I was measuring ground clearance it looks like 4.5 inches to flexible air dam. I know we could drive it from MD but was thinking of doing something different.

IneedAZ · 04-26-2021, 01:24 PM

Not sure about the ground clearance. I used it 25 years ago when i moved from Maryland to Florida. I put my Gen3 Iroc on it. It was lowered and seemed to do ok.

PROMETHEUS · 04-26-2021, 02:52 PM

I believe if you check their website, it will provide you all the measurements, so you can make an informed decision. You don't drive it on or off the train! Pay the extra $ so that your car will be the first off, otherwise you might be waiting an hour or more at the destination.

IneedAZ · 04-26-2021, 03:48 PM

Where in Maryland are u? I lived in Laurel and Lanham before that.

BRM ZL1 · 04-26-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

I believe if you check their website, it will provide you all the measurements, so you can make an informed decision. You don't drive it on or off the train! Pay the extra $ so that your car will be the first off, otherwise you might be waiting an hour or more at the destination.

I did it says 4.5 inches. I wanted to see if anyone had used them and had any feed back.

BRM ZL1 · 04-26-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Where in Maryland are u? I lived in Laurel and Lanham before that.

Frederick MD

bobfic · 04-26-2021, 06:22 PM

Just saying...have maybe 4 of 2 by 6 boards...just in case for ramps.

IneedAZ · 04-26-2021, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bobfic

Just saying...have maybe 4 of 2 by 6 boards...just in case for ramps.

Unless things have changed, they don't let you by the train car carriers while loading or unloading.

I will mention my exhaust on the Iroc hung lower than my Zl1 and was ok.

IneedAZ · 04-26-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BRM ZL1

Frederick MD

Cool.. I remember Frederick and driving thru the mountains.

BRM ZL1 · 04-26-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Unless things have changed, they don't let you by the train car carriers while loading or unloading.

I will mention my exhaust on the Iroc hung lower than my Zl1 and was ok.

That's good to know. Might take the gamble what's the worts that could happen lol.

BRM ZL1 · 04-26-2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Cool.. I remember Frederick and driving thru the mountains.

I see your in FL now good choice. As soon I can retire which I still have a awhile we are moving to Florida.

BRM ZL1 · 04-26-2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bobfic

Just saying...have maybe 4 of 2 by 6 boards...just in case for ramps.

I watched a video they load the car you can watch.

Reddy1LE · 04-26-2021, 08:03 PM

Not a ZL1 but my parents use the train all the time. No issues, at least with care.

ember1205 · 04-27-2021, 08:22 AM

I was considering doing exactly this same thing with my 2SS last fall. I watched videos of them loading the cars and such, read about the process, and asked questions like you have here.

In the end, I decided there was no way I was handing the keys to my car over to someone to load and unload, and then potentially have countless people walking past my car (the drivers of all of the other cars passing by after being loaded / before being unloaded).

Add to that the cost of the auto transport combined with the cost of a sleeper car and everything else, and it just makes way more sense to drive it.

04-26-2021, 01:13 PM	#1
BRM ZL1 Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: MD Posts: 201	Amtrak Auto Train So me and the wife are traveling to Sarasota FL and then to Key West for 10 days for our anniversary and are thinking about using the auto train. I have a 2019 ZLE and was wondering if anyone else has used the auto train and what your experience was. I was measuring ground clearance it looks like 4.5 inches to flexible air dam. I know we could drive it from MD but was thinking of doing something different. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE- weekend toy 2020 Ram Power Wagon- daily driver 2019 Jetta GLI- wife's

04-26-2021, 01:24 PM	#2
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	Not sure about the ground clearance. I used it 25 years ago when i moved from Maryland to Florida. I put my Gen3 Iroc on it. It was lowered and seemed to do ok. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-26-2021, 03:48 PM	#4
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	Where in Maryland are u? I lived in Laurel and Lanham before that. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-26-2021, 08:03 PM	#13
Reddy1LE Drives: 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NY Posts: 172	Not a ZL1 but my parents use the train all the time. No issues, at least with care. __________________ What this car really needs is a notification eliminator. There's a wi-fi notification. Bluetooth notification. Parking brake disabled notification. Always some annoying notification popping up. - Navigator post

04-26-2021, 02:52 PM	#3
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	I believe if you check their website, it will provide you all the measurements, so you can make an informed decision. You don't drive it on or off the train! Pay the extra $ so that your car will be the first off, otherwise you might be waiting an hour or more at the destination.

04-26-2021, 06:22 PM	#7
bobfic Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 216 View My Garage	Just saying...have maybe 4 of 2 by 6 boards...just in case for ramps.

04-27-2021, 08:22 AM	#14
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,539	I was considering doing exactly this same thing with my 2SS last fall. I watched videos of them loading the cars and such, read about the process, and asked questions like you have here. In the end, I decided there was no way I was handing the keys to my car over to someone to load and unload, and then potentially have countless people walking past my car (the drivers of all of the other cars passing by after being loaded / before being unloaded). Add to that the cost of the auto transport combined with the cost of a sleeper car and everything else, and it just makes way more sense to drive it.

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