I usually pack a little rolling suit case with some snacks. i buy my diet pepsi , tea , coffee stuff like that on the train. i bring like wheat thins, crackers,raisins,granola bars, stuff like that . my dd and friend like the hot dog,pizza and a few other things at the snack part of the train. other wise our first trip with both dd, a pack of M&M or a pack of 4 choc chip cookies was like $1.75. i couldnt believe it. that was our first trip. i know alot of people bring coolers with juice , etc. but coming from Dedham, Ma. its to much for us. we usually stop in NY or WASH. which we will eat lunch and walk around a little. They also have muffins, sandwiches and stuff at the snack car. it does close for a while sometimes., so if you can you should bring a few snacks with you . let us know how everything went when you get back. oh yeah, have a GREAT trip.