On 2008-03-19, Wes wrote:
Ignoramus30927 wrote:

My question is, has anyone tried something like this, is there enough
we can do on the train to keep this 54 hour ride interesting?

I took busses from MCRD San Diego to Northern Michigan many years ago since
the airlines were on strike. I read a few books, talked to a few old ladies
that thought I was in the Army (UGH, I was in uniform) and met a cross
section of America on the way.

Happened to me once also. Was a very nice experience.

I checked out Amtrack first since my Grandpa was a railroader and
when I was a kid we often put Grandma on a train when she wanted to
go visit extended family. Sadly, they were booked, that would have
been fun.

Bring some books and a digicam. Spend some quality time with your
son. There is a lot of scenery you don't see from the Interstate in
view from a train window.

I'd love to take the Alogma Snow train one of these days.
http://www.agawacanyontourtrain.com/...snowtrain.html

Looks nice. I think that the best plan is to take a few days off, fly
to Denver, spend 3 days there, 2 in mountains one in zoo, and take
Amtrak to Emeryville.

i