Have really enjoyed all the enthusiasms in this thread. I'm in Boston, and have taken the Downeaster on round trips a number of times, mostly for fun. In the early fall a few years ago, I took France's work group on a very successful day trip to Old Orchard Beach. I've also done day trips to Portland, Freeport and Brunswick. My only complaint is that people have discovered how affordable Downeaster business class is, so I have to reserve several weeks ahead to get seats, especially on a weekend. I've also enjoyed Albany runs and the odd NYC run, but I have to have a specific reason to do NYC because that's a fairly expensive RT ticket. They aren't losing any money on the NEC.
If anyone is ever in the Boston area, give me a shout and we can do a day trip. Doesn't have to be continuous conversation the whole time (which would annoy the neighbors anyway) just bring a laptop or a music machine and enjoy the countryside.
Now if they ever get their act together for a Rockland Maine run...
If anyone is ever in the Boston area, give me a shout and we can do a day trip. Doesn't have to be continuous conversation the whole time (which would annoy the neighbors anyway) just bring a laptop or a music machine and enjoy the countryside.
Now if they ever get their act together for a Rockland Maine run...
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