Posts Tagged ‘train’

The California Zephyr

I woke up early with the dual intent of getting to the shower before there was a line and catching the sunrise. Both were accomplished. The shower on the lower level was compact, but reasonably easy to use. Towels were provided. I was in and out fairly quickly and there didn’t appear to be anyone [...]

The South West Chief

The Southwest Chief from KC to Chicago (aka the Glory Train). No baggage service as the KC Union Station baggage elevator was broken. Bad news for me as I had to haul my two duffles I had planned to check. Lots of walking. From the waiting room out to the elevated platform, down to the [...]

Saturday… having fun

I had an interesting morning with a trip to The Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. What a wonderful place! They had an elaborate model train layout that was based on Suffolk back in 1907. Also had an old telegraph key on display with a Morse Code dot and dash chart. Interesting [...]