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jon · 09-13-2009, 08:54 PM

Hello All. Just got a D V D of the old Southern Pacific Daylight running from Portland Oregon to the Worlds Fair in New Orleans back in 1984 This was the old STEAM train # 4449. it shows the train crossing the long high bridge in Redding and Shasta lake, plus a great shot of Mt Shasta covered in snow, as an old goat that started work on a rail road in the U K back in 1936 I still enjoy watching and hearing the sounds of a steamer working listen as it talks to you and will say:"lets go see the other side of the hill?" But will settle for a Amtrak diesel because the scenery is the same and the pople who work on the trains (and the buses ) are the best. Have booked and waiting for my tickets down to LA next month to cruise on the Splendor, All the best to all Me

reggierail · 09-13-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserlovr

After reading this morning about all of the luggage fees on the airlines combined with the fact that Don starts work before the cruise ends but never has classes until month end we are considering the train back as well.

I hope you do so I will have company on the train back.

With 3 checked and 2 carryon per person it sure beats the hassle and expense of flying. I wouldn't really enjoy ending a wonderful trip in a plane with warm soda and a bag of peanuts.

cruiserlovr · 09-14-2009, 12:48 AM

Right On....

reggierail · 09-14-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jon

Hello All. Just got a D V D of the old Southern Pacific Daylight running from Portland Oregon to the Worlds Fair in New Orleans back in 1984 This was the old STEAM train # 4449. it shows the train crossing the long high bridge in Redding and Shasta lake, plus a great shot of Mt Shasta covered in snow, as an old goat that started work on a rail road in the U K back in 1936 I still enjoy watching and hearing the sounds of a steamer working listen as it talks to you and will say:"lets go see the other side of the hill?" But will settle for a Amtrak diesel because the scenery is the same and the pople who work on the trains (and the buses ) are the best. Have booked and waiting for my tickets down to LA next month to cruise on the Splendor, All the best to all Me

Right on John, I hope you enjoy Splendor.
We want to hear all about it when you return.

MilliesMom · 09-14-2009, 04:27 AM

John, sounds like a great DVD. You and Jackie are going to have a blast on the Splendor. My grandfather and my uncle both worked the railroads. My grandfather was an engineer on the Southern Pacific and my uncle an engineer on the Burlington Northern many, many, many years ago.

Pistol Packin Mama · 09-14-2009, 11:34 AM

If we do the B2B, we won't be making the trip back, but I'm sure looking forward to making the trip up there.

reggierail · 09-14-2009, 12:28 PM

The train is a nice relaxing way to either begin or end a cruise. I call my train trips land cruises.

reggierail · 09-22-2009, 09:02 PM

I will be making the group Amtrak booking in under 4 weeks. I will then be able to post prices for the trip.

cruiserlovr · 09-22-2009, 09:17 PM

Yipee!! Also Reggie thanks for bringing some of our Sprit threads back to life.

reggierail · 09-25-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cruiserlovr

Yipee!! Also Reggie thanks for bringing some of our Sprit threads back to life.

I'm sure the posting will pick up as we get closer and hopefully start adding some to the group.