Do you use a travel agent before going backpacking Europe?

Can't I just buy a eurail pass and do it all by myself?
What's the use of a travel agent?

I have virtually never used a travel agent. The last time I did it was to buy a Mercosur Pass (Latin American Air Pass) that is only avialable through agents - it took me 1 hour to explain to him what I wanted and how he could book it for me.

We manage without a travel agent. And it was great. You need maps, guides and a little bit of courage and crazyness. We prepare before the route with the internet help and it was sufficient. The rest was on the way.
Good luck!

yes get on the train go by yourself its the best no schedule absolute freedom from commitment,