"CB" (jrcb)
12/17/2015 at 15:20 • Filed to: Trainlopnik, CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS
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"CB" (jrcb)
12/17/2015 at 15:20 • Filed to: Trainlopnik, CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS | 2
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Pros: everything is pretty much free. Drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, snacks, a prepared meal, et cetera. Also, having a single seat means I get a window and the aisle, so I can poop whenever I want and still get a good view. There’s also club soda, which as I have said before is a sign of being so fancy .
Cons: the conductor has decided that I should be the only person briefed on emergency door opening procedure, meaning I am the only thing preventing fiery death of those in this train car in case of an incident.
Overall, 10/10 worth it.
djmt1
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:24 |
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Ooh, what train? I like trains!
For Sweden
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:25 |
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Wait, train with free beer?
Trains > cars
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CB
> For Sweden
12/17/2015 at 15:27 |
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Yeah! My friend once made it through two bottles of wine before they cut her off.
Moves-Like-Senna
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:28 |
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1/10 - They cut me off the alcoholic before I was even tipsy :(
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For Sweden
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:29 |
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Boo Via Rail Boo
bob and john
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:29 |
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I would have gotten a beer, chugged it, hid the glass,m adn then asked the guy if he could kindly hurry up with my beer.
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CB
> For Sweden
12/17/2015 at 15:30 |
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I can’t really blame them.
gin-san - shitpost specialist
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:32 |
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I’ve never taken Via. How much for a round-trip ticket in business class to wherever you’re going (I’m assuming Toronto or Montreal since I think you’re from Ottawa)? I’ve taken upper-class trains in France before which was a similar experience to what you mentioned.
On a similar note, I always liked that Porter gives you drinks/snacks as part of your flight but the Ottawa-Toronto trip is so quick that I can't finish any more than two beers.
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CB
> djmt1
12/17/2015 at 15:34 |
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No clue. The cars are Bombardier LRCs, but in terms of locomotive, I have no clue.
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> djmt1
12/17/2015 at 15:35 |
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In Canada and New York City (which is really a part of Canada pretending to be part of the USA), we not only have trains, but subways, streetcars and buses too!
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CB
> gin-san - shitpost specialist
12/17/2015 at 15:36 |
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I managed to snag a business class ticket for about $115 for Ottawa-Toronto after a discount. Round trip on an Ottawa-Toronto route? The cheapest I think you could score without discount would probably be... $250, I think?
I flew Porter once. It was okay, but Billy Bishop in Toronto was absolutely terrible. I am so glad they got rid of the ferry. Don’t think I’d take the plane again, though, unless I was really worried about time.
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gin-san - shitpost specialist
> CB
12/17/2015 at 15:47 |
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That’s not too bad considering flight costs. The Porter flights I took were actually to go to Windsor so I’ve never actually left the Billy Bishop airport to get into the city. I like the fact that basic refreshments are just included at the airport lounges, but I’d definitely be okay spending a little extra time for such a pleasant train ride. Now that I have some family in Toronto it’ll be a nice option. Do they have Wi-Fi/power outlets as standard in Via trains as well?
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djmt1
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
12/17/2015 at 15:49 |
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We
do
as
well
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CB
> gin-san - shitpost specialist
12/17/2015 at 15:50 |
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Sure do! Although no YouTube or video stuff (minus the included CBC shows) are allowed due to kind of slow internet. Plugs all over the place, although mine isn’t currently working (although that is a one-off problem I’ve never had before).
Honestly, I think the train is the way to go for this trip if you’re not driving. Because buses suck and you’ll be paying at least $140 for a one-way flight, and the cheapest train tickets can be had for as low as $50.
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CB
> Moves-Like-Senna
12/17/2015 at 15:59 |
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That’s because you kept demanding “bathtub boozeahol” and “the shit that’ll make me blind if I drink enough”.
KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
> CB
12/17/2015 at 16:10 |
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Depends on how long she would be on the train. I mean, it’s not like you are going anywhere fast...
(Offer only valid eastbound from Vancouver)
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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> djmt1
12/17/2015 at 16:13 |
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Those are nice pictures of Canada you posted there...
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CB
> KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
12/17/2015 at 16:18 |
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Ottawa to Toronto. Or vice-versa. So about a four and a half hour trip without delays.
A train ride from Vancouver to Toronto? That would need way more than two bottles.
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Moves-Like-Senna
> CB
12/17/2015 at 16:37 |
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hahahaha, it’s actually happened on three occasions (I travel between cities a lot for pleasure).
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CB
> Moves-Like-Senna
12/17/2015 at 16:41 |
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Wow. That’s... you know, I’m impressed more than anything.
BJ
> CB
12/17/2015 at 16:45 |
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I have yet to travel Via, but I fully intend to go 1st when I finally do.
Because getting a view plus easy access to the toilet is like a dream come true!
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CB
> BJ
12/17/2015 at 16:48 |
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Highly recommend. I would probably wait until your kids are a little older if you were to make it a family trip, though.
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BJ
> CB
12/17/2015 at 16:53 |
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Absolutely. My aunt and uncle did the Toronto-Quebec trip a few years ago w/my cousins, all about 8+ years old. Was a most excellent trip for them all.
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KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
> CB
12/18/2015 at 08:10 |
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Well, for the couple thousand dollars Via Rail charges for the Vancouver to Toronto leg in a sleeping car...
You might want a whole case of whiskey so you can actually sleep.