Rare Milage in LA, then LAX-DAL 2/5/2020

[Shortline]

Came out to LA on business, on the Southwest Chief, leaving tonight following the conference on the Texas Eagle. But had a surprise trip, the meeting included a 2 hour+ rail trip on the Alameda Coridor, and the Port of Long Beach/Port of LA on a couple of private business cars. Was an amazing trip so thought I’d share as the start of this rolling trip report.

Here are a few pics of this mornings excursion on the 1947 Milwaukee Hiawatha car Montana, and a former 1942 Pullman car converted to a business car Yerba Buena. My train tonight, won’t be quite as fancy. Nothing like these open ended observation cars! More tonight, from LA Union Station.

 

[trainman74]

Nice! I once got to go to Long Beach for work... but I had to drive.

 

[Shortline]

Finished up work, fought the LA traffic (how does anyone live here???? Seriously, traffic at 7 PM going INTO the city?????) and dropped the rental car and bags off at the station. We’re to grab a bite and a beer or 5, before boarding. Have been in and out of here a dozen times, and never made it to Phillipes for a French Dip. Not too bad! I did, however pass, on the pickled pig feet as a side.....

Now just having a few beverages before walking back to the station to board sometime around 9-9:30. Hope the bed is ready, been a long day, and I’m on Central time still for the most part!

 

[Asher]

Nice days work. Never have been a big fan of Phillipes, those pigs feet look a little rude. That's just me though, probably good after a few beers. Have a good remaining trip.

 

[trainman74]

Finished up work, fought the LA traffic (how does anyone live here???? Seriously, traffic at 7 PM going INTO the city?????)...

It's all worth it for Philippe's pickled pigs feet.

(Not really.)