One of the main advantages of train travel is room. The seats are big and the legroom is more than that of a plane. Also, there are no seatbelts so you're free to roam about. When you're traveling with a small child, this is key. I can't imagine trying to drive to Boston with him strapped down the whole way. No thanks.
You're free to use electronic devices at all times and there are outlets in every seat. Our train didn't have wifi, but that wasn't an issue since I'm hooked on my smartphone.
Our train had a snack car. The menu was pretty big and the food was good (not that healthy, but tasty). My favorite part about the snack car was the view. You could spread out in a booth and talk to the other people. There are some characters who ride the train and we met some really interesting people. (A couple were a little sketchy so we kept our expensive belongings with us at all times).
Most of the people we saw were on business trips. I met one woman who took a bus from Lansing, MI and was on her way to Montreal with a stop in NYC. She was well-educated and well-traveled. I'm glad I met her and had the time to chat.
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