(01-08-2023, 10:11 PM)Jags Wrote:

(01-08-2023, 10:04 PM)RicoTx Wrote: When my mother was alive, she always took the train.  I just can’t see taking that long when I can fly in two hours.  Hell, driving takes less time than Amtrak.

The “right” train ride, is pretty darn cool.  The clickety clack and scenic views, bridges and what not are cool.     But I’ve never traveled slam track. Drifter is pretty damned lucky it didn’t derail.  

Safe travels drifter.

I always take the Amtrak whenever I need to travel when I can. I come from a Railroad family, My Great Grandfather was an engineer on the B&O Railroad, he saw the switch from steam to diesel. His Son, was also an engineer on the B&O, later the Chessie System then CSX. His Son now works for CSX as a crossing inspector. So my families railroad history goes back about 100 years........ And yes, I had the pleasure to have known my Great Grandfather, I was like 22 years old when he passed away........

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