<p>Hey tomofboston (or anybody), do you think this sounds like a good idea:</p>
<p>I live in Virginia and am 95% sure I am going to McGill next year. I was looking at means of transportation to and from home, and going by train seems to be the cheapest option for me. However, it isn’t going to be that great hauling all of my stuff up there to Montreal on a train (I’m not trying to bring a lot really, just the necessities). I was thinking about waiting till I was in my dorm and getting my parents to ship things to me from home that I might need later on (i.e. printer, guitar, etc.). Does this seem feasible? Or should I try to just carry EVERYTHING with me on my first trip? By the way - if it makes a difference - I will probably be staying in Solin.</p>
<p>Based on my past experiences with Amtrak, I would say to travel light. Bulky or fragile luggage would be a problem, especially if you are changing trains in New York City.</p>
<p>as a student from detroit, i took the train all the time. i would drive up there to drop stuff off, and have someone pick you up for the way back if possible. the train is a ***** for bringing lots of things… there is generally no limit to luggage but its impossible to keep track of it all and to navigate stations and the cars. i wouldn’tt mail it unless you have to because thats gonna be super expensive and take weeks. especially if you are not there when it arrives. i had a package come once through ups that kept trying to deliver when i was in class and on the 3rd attempt i had to argue with them so i didnt have to go 30 miles into quebec to pick it up myself.</p>
<p>the train is great for going home for the holidays, etc though. it may take a long time but like you said the savings is worth it…most of the time. but for moving in i would try and find a simpler way. one possibility is to rent a uhaul and you can drop it off in mtl.</p>
<p>haha, the thought of driving a uhaul van through montreal is quite amusing, but that is definitely a possibility. My dad has a large suv (ford excursion) and I probably will just take that. I was just wondering if hauling a lot of stuff on a train would work, and you have answered that for me. Thanks!</p>
<p>i just posted this on another thread. for your first time up you shouldnt need a uhaul anyways cause you wont be bringing any furniture, but mainly clothes and storage stuff. an suv or minivan will be fine. its not until you need to bring a bed, desk, dresser, couches and other furniture for your apartment that a uhaul is really necessary… unless you drive a smartcar, then get a uhaul. still though, all these clothes and stuff is far too much for a single train ride.</p>