Ed Roberts Jr

We are rethinking our early autumn vacation in the face of increasing
gas prices. As we have eight people in our family, we originally
planned
to drive the 2,300-mile round trip, but we are now seriously
considering
either flying or taking the train.

Booking bedrooms on the train is not within our budget -- certainly it
would not be cheaper than driving. Before we rule out the train we are
curious if taking six children age 2-13 on a 35-hour train ride
without
sleeping accomodations is feasible, or more akin to surgery without
anesthesia.

Has anyone had experience taking children on an overnight train
without
bedrooms?

Thanks,
Ed