What do you think about adding more auto trains?

What do you think about adding more auto trains?
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I had never heard of it, so I googled it. It actually sounds fun! And affordable. It’s a great way to get somewhere and not have to drive there, but you get to have your car with you. I think the biggest plus is that you can pack your car with all that you want, where as on a plane you are charged by weight and would be limited to how much you could take on your trip.
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