BS: Across America by train, would you?

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: mcpiper
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 02:52 AM

Thanks to all who posted, makes it easier to make a descision when you have a variety of info.
The reason we would leave from LA is because thats where the plane lands, the reason for Boston is thats where the relatives are, seems there is a nation in between we have to get across.
Thanks guys.

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 04:14 AM

"The best part is the camaraderie of the passengers. There's something about train travel that makes people very sociable.

-Joe- "


Right, that's it then, Joe. We need a train big enough to fit all the Mudcatters on board...then take off on a journey across America!
We might all end up friends after all! ;0)

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 05:06 AM

We might all end up friends after all! ;0)

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: artbrooks
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 08:26 AM

Stephen Rich asks: COULD you cross America by train. Is it actually possible anymore?

Sure. There are both direct routes that begin at one cost and go to the other and other trains that go from someplace to a hub like Chicago or St. Louis where you can change to a different train. Complete route map here...you have to click on "Launch Route Atlas".

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 09:07 AM

mcpiper,
Boston is a short train ride from New Hampshire (The Press Room) and Maine where we have song circles and house concerts. PM me when you exoect to be this way. There is usually a spare bedroom and a meal for visitors. Always a bottle of something worth sipping.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: ranger1
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 11:59 PM

I recently took the train from Boston to DC, and found it very enjoyable, but then again, trains are my favorite way to travel. I would travel across the US by train in a heartbeat, given the chance.

Subject: RE: BS: Across America by train, would you?
From: GUEST,seth in Olympia
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 10:19 AM

I had a great train trip with my godson on Amtrak's "Empire Builder" in the early 1970's when they were still using Great Northern cars and crews. These guys were not happy about Amtrak taking over GN's premier train, and acted as if Amtrak had never happened. Which was a good thing. All Vista-dome cars, broiled trout for dinner as we rode through Glacier National Park (when there were glaciers there) and into King Street station in Seattle right on time. Great way to travel with ten year olds.
seth