Trip Report - Maine to Miami on Amtrak and Brightline

[Mollie]

Hi All

I just got done publishing an article about a trip I took from Brunswick, ME to Miami on the Downeaster, an Acela, the Silver Meteor and Brightline. Unfortunately there is still no travel from here (borders are closed) so it's a report on a trip from pre-COVID, but maybe of interest.

https://trainreview.com/article/explori ... i-by-train

I hope everyone is staying safe and well!

[electricron]

Hi All

I just got done publishing an article about a trip I took from Brunswick, ME to Miami on the Downeaster, an Acela, the Silver Meteor and Brightline. Unfortunately there is still no travel from here (borders are closed) so it's a report on a trip from pre-COVID, but maybe of interest.

Which border is closed?

[BAR]

Thanks for a very interesting article. I have travelled the route from Brunswick to Miami. The control unit on The Downeaster is called a "cabbage" since it provides both a control cab and a baggage section. It took me a while to get to the starting point in Brunswick but not as long as it took you. May I ask where you started from and what route you took to get there?

All the best.

Bill
Williamsburg, VA

[David Benton]

Hi All

I just got done publishing an article about a trip I took from Brunswick, ME to Miami on the Downeaster, an Acela, the Silver Meteor and Brightline. Unfortunately there is still no travel from here (borders are closed) so it's a report on a trip from pre-COVID, but maybe of interest.

Which border is closed?

From the lenght of the flight to Los Angeles, I would say he is from Australia .

[Mollie]

Hi All

I just got done publishing an article about a trip I took from Brunswick, ME to Miami on the Downeaster, an Acela, the Silver Meteor and Brightline. Unfortunately there is still no travel from here (borders are closed) so it's a report on a trip from pre-COVID, but maybe of interest.

Which border is closed?

Excellent guess! Yes, in Melbourne. Our international borders are sealed shut (we're not allowed to leave without government approval which I've heard is hard to get) - Right now we're in a lockdown in Melbourne to fight a second COVID wave so we're only allowed to go 5km from home - Of course it's worth it and I support the efforts the Govt is making - but its challenging when you love travel!

Fingers crossed we can be back on the rails soon!!