Tag Archives: amtrak

May, 2012 Trip Report (TrainGranny Trip #3)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Train 19(10) Atlanta to New Orleans     Crescent Coach I was assigned a seat beside a young mother and her 5-month-old baby and the baby’s car seat.  The baby did not want to be held, but went to sleep quite nicely … Continue reading →

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TrainGranny in Trouble Again!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

May 16, 2012, 10:20 PM Boarding the Southwest Chief in Los Angeles this evening went smoothly.  Shortly after I finished dinner and settled into my roomette with my computer, someone knocked on the door to my room. I pushed the … Continue reading →

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Wide Open Spaces

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

I downloaded several books and movies to my computer before boarding the Sunset Limited.  It’s such a long trip; I was certain to become bored once the train reached West Texas and the wide-open spaces whose monotony stretches as far … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Bound from Brookwood Station

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

It was an interesting morning navigating through the changes in Marta Trains and busses to finally arrive at the Atlanta Amtrak Station.  It’s a beautiful station, built in old Southern Railway style.  Recognizing the station’s brick arches as the bus … Continue reading →

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Trouble for Granny on 50(24)

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

The café car became crowded as we entered New River Gorge, the most scenic part of the Cardinal’s route to Washington, DC.  My sister, Jeannie, and I struck up a conversation with a man who was traveling alone in coach … Continue reading →

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Official Trip Report: TrainGranny’s Journey #2

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Segment 1:  Washington DC to Chicago, Train 29(21) Great service all around! Nathan was our SCA and did a magnificent job! The dining room staff, headed by Eric, was fantastic, too. Food was excellent! My only complaint was that there … Continue reading →

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Train Necklace on 50(24)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

I have decided to come out of the closet about train necklaces. My daughter, who has been fairly supportive of my blog and my TrainGranny travels, teased me relentlessly when I mentioned the ‘train necklace’ idea to her. “You’re NOT … Continue reading →

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29(21) WAS to CHI

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

When my sister’s eyes first gazed into Superliner Roomette # 3 on car 2901, she began to laugh hysterically.  The laughing continued, tears rolling down both our faces, as I joined her.  She tried to speak through her remaining giggles. … Continue reading →

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He Admits Trains are NOT His Cup of Tea!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I asked my husband if he would write a short, honest opinion on our recent trip.  He did…  Here’s what he said: We finally made it back…I almost kissed the ground! While the trip was okay, and the people and … Continue reading →

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Amtrak Crew, Thanks for a Great Trip!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Even before I boarded train 98(10) in Savannah, my excitement was at an all time high.  I went to the ticket counter two hours before time for departure.  The station was bare, with only one ticket agent working.  He was … Continue reading →

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