bike on Amtrak - tire width limits

[adlu]

Hi, I'm writing to ask if anyone has experience bringing a mountain bike on Amtrak, or more specifically the California Zephyr.

The Amtrak FAQs say that the tire width limit is 2.0". My question is whether my 2.4" (front) or 2.2" (rear) tires could fit in the rack if I deflate them.

I plan to leave from Emeryville and get off at Grand Junction, Colorado, then ride to meet the GDMBR at Salida and head north.

I dropped by the station to ask my question today and the agent said he'd never seen a bike rejected for tire width reasons, but he also couldn't promise anything.

Thanks for any advice or experience!
-Adrian

[Lentamentalisk]

On the Vermonter line depending on crowding, sometimes they'll let you lean your bike in the luggage area. A lot depends on the compliance of the conductor. I'd say give it your best try and look extra pitiful and friendly