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My first train set was a wind-up engine pulling a few cars. A small set for a small boy. After my Grandfather saw how much I enjoyed it, he then began to shop for a Lionel set for me. He would take me shopping with him on a Saturday afternoon. Great memories!

That's too bad she did that. Lionel trains of that era are worth money today. I still have my O Gauge train set, some of the tracks (but they are not in good condition), and a station and block signal. The train set are stored in their original Lionel box which makes them ever more valuable...

My parents wanted to see the Falls during the Winter and made the trip by car. They thought it was beautiful and worth the trip, even when their car got stuck in snow en route to Canada.

One of the things that I enjoy doing when I am in Washington is to ride the Metro on its various lines from one end to the another. Easy way to do some sightseeing. (And, people watching.)

Meany! 😀

I am fairly certain that dinner will be available when you leave Washington; that is when I was able to be seated when I traveled on the Silver Meteor after boarding in Washington. Do not know about Savannah, though.

You too? I thought I was the only one who had a lady friend who sometimes made going out to dinner with her provided higher blood pressure for me than I needed.

Yes, the cafe is on the lower level of the SSL car.

Once upon a time, sleeping car passengers were served a cup of coffee and a newspaper at the time of a wake-up call.

Southwest Chief, I would prefer. Nothing wrong with the Sunset Limited other than the first part of the trip you would be riding on the Texas Eagle.

Thank you for your report. Did you happen to get the names of the rude dining car staff? Whether you did or not, a report made to Customer Service in Washington would be appropriate. These staff members who must have failed PR 101 need to be replaced.

I most certainly do remember when we wrote our on order on a check and I also remember in that same era when there was a Dining Car Steward supervising the car. When one was done with their meal, this gentleman would come to your table and you paid the bill to him. If cash was needed in...

Swanson Frozen Dinners have a better appearance presentation than the "better" presentation shown.

Such a menu makes domestic First Class look even more disappointing.

When I rode the National Limited in the late 1970's, the train had a hodge podge of cars.

What an interesting question! I think you may be correct. I know when I first rode on an Amtrak trip during the Carter Administration, sleeping car passengers paid for their meals in the dining car. It was awhile after that when I rode Amtrak again (other than the Metroliner, but, that was...

Never have had anyone object when I have taken photos on a train, but, I did have an experience that yours. Hilo: returning from a shore excursion, there was another cruise ship near mine that I wanted to take a picture. A security guard rudely told me if I did so, he would confiscate my...

It seems to me that the employee who objected to having photos taken inside the dining car may be more concerned that those pictures may show him/her doing something that he/she does not management to possibly see. This is another case when having an OBS Chief aboard could be helpful for the...

Once upon a time, dealers do that. Not sure that they demos for all of the models of a brand, but, many models were represented. Once upon a time, dealers supplied cars to high schools for Driver Education. I have heard that some of the cars were sold at the end of a school year to the...

Having family in Prince George's County, I am very familiar with New Carrollton's current station. I have used it for both Amtrak and Metro. Reading and seeing the plans for this my reaction is WOW! What a change and one that will be for the better. I probably shouldn't have been doing so...