Go Postal and I gave his Dad this trip for his birthday this year. A snapshot through a moving train window doesn't really capture the beauty. It was an early and cold start in Spencer when we boarded the train at 6:15. This 22 car train had several antique dome cars brought in just for this day. We sat in a normal Amtrak passenger car. We arrived in Charlotesville for lunch and to a sunny 70 degree afternoon. There was an eleven year old next to us that was with his father and grandfather for the day. He knew all the engines, what time they normally were scheduled to pass and at every milepost what train yard we were approaching. His nose never left the glass.
I would love to return to the area sometime to see the Universtity of Va, Monitcello, and drive on to Shenandoah National Park. But this was a great way to have a relaxing day and spend time with a couple of great guys. We finished off the evening with a BBQ dinner and grateful we were going to get an extra hour of sleep before church!
3 comments:
There's nothing like a train ride especially in the fall. Many years a go, a friend of mine and I went with my parents on a steam engine train from Greensboro to Old Fort and back. It was wonderful and a great way to spend time with people you love.
Have wanted to go an a train ride forever, maybe someday.....Looks like fun was had by all.
Bobbin
What a truly wonderful gift, he'll never forget this... nor will you.
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