Am I ready for the clickety-clack?

On a scale of 1-10, I'd say that travelling by train is pretty awesome. I recently looked into getting to New York City by train from Montreal. It's relatively inexpensive, so I believe that I will take a trip down at some point. However, I've never travelled by train, and I can't help but wonder if a sheltered boy like me is really ready for such a classic mode of transportation.
Are the following items still required to ride in the first-class car?
-A Mustache?
-A stiff, felt hat with a rounded crown, known as the Derby?
-A large voluptuous wife, wearing a corset, one of those dresses with the big bow on the back, and a big floppy hat?
-A large estate back home that includes several slaves?

Moreover, do I really have a reason for going to New York? Not that it is entirely necessary to have one, but I like a road trip with a purpose, however minimal it may be. I think it reminds me of the movie "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" (unfortunately I haven't read the book) if you've seen it you know what I mean, and anything that reminds me of that movie is something I should aspire to.

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At last, I have joined the rest of society and started a blog. I know, everyone is wondering why I waited so long. Why have I held out on the world? Perhaps the biggest reason is that I don't have a job anymore. So naturally, I have more time on my hands. Moreover, if I don't find a way to sell something that I've written, I might actually have to get a job using the Economics degree I'm working on. Thus, and I apologize in advance, this blog will primarily full of relentless plugs, and a distasteful level of self-promotion.