steveindixon
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2008
- Messages
- 26
Okay, I've been back a week from my train trip cross country and back. To be honest, 6,000 miles on trains in just under 2 weeks takes a toll on one's body! But, you will meet some VERY nice people! You will see scenery you've only seen in magazines or tv or movies. I went coach both ways. Seats are VERY comfortable to sit in, miserable to try and sleep in. My nex trip next year I'm going to get a room and see how that goes. I do think they need a class to show people how to walk on a moving train! I felt bad because I was carrying a bag and I nailed a couple of passengers with it! And then the train is smooth sailing so I don't grab anything. And before I know it, I'm sitting on a woman's lap! She got a kick out of her, her husband did not! Yes, train traveling CAN be rough if you want to walk. Overall the train was very clean. All 3 toilets in my car were broken by the end of the trip. And the water fountain didn't work. But, every car has toilets so that's no biggie. Staff very nice! I enjoyed the "smoke stops" even though I don't smoke. It's fun to get out and look around the small towns. I heard the train whistle and I started looking for another train. I couldn't see it! Then I realized after I saw people running for my train that the horn was to alert passengers we're leaving. Don't wander off too far on a train stop!
If you do take a train, you canNOT have a time schedule! You're kind of like on Hawaii time...i.e. there is no time! You arrive when you arrive, period.
Happy railing everyone!
Steve
If you do take a train, you canNOT have a time schedule! You're kind of like on Hawaii time...i.e. there is no time! You arrive when you arrive, period.
Happy railing everyone!
Steve