Weelittledrummer. THe train is nice if it goes where you want to, it seems to see the most beautiful part of the country and the ugliest parts of the cities.

Just curious, but is it the right side driving that is keeping you from considering rental car? it is certainly the cheaper option in AMerica, and driving here is not that difficult for you UKers to get a handle on. I found that my first driving day in UK was a bit dicey and then it became second nature soon after.

I started driving in ENgland and Scotland because the trains didn't go where I wanted to go. If you want to consider a driving trip, I am sure enought AMerican Catters can help you plan and accomodate you. Let us know jimmyt