Reply #22: I'm planning my dream train trip next summer

[wryter2000]

I live at the Oakland end of the California Zephyr. I've taken the train to Reno many times and loved it. Next year, I plan to take it to Chicago, switch to another train, and ride to DC.

Yes, the freight trains screw things up, and I may not make my connection, so I'm leaving a day ahead of time. If I do make the connection, I'll get to the conference a bit early, but no biggie.

I can't wait to see the country by rail.

Actually, my real dream trip is to take the Coast Starlight to Seattle, take the ferry to BC, and connect with the Canadian rail system, but I'll have to get a lot richer before I can do that.

I love me some Amtrak.