[Notary Sojac]

This sounds like a lot of fun. And it’s a role that passenger trains can play in America..a cruise line on wheels, for when the journey itself is the point, rather than the destination.

[PugetSoundSoldier]

Exactly. We used to have a dinner train in Seattle, that ran from Renton to Woodinville. About the same price per person ($70), and a fun few hours for a dinner date. But for commuting? Doesn’t really work...

[bravo whiskey]

years ago we took the California zephyr from Denver to San Francisco and the coast starlight up to Seattle. we paid for a sleeper compartment so our meals were free. it was GREAT. the food was good, the lounge car was comfortable and i, having been in the army, can sleep in or on anything moving. i didn't want to go to sleep and miss the scenery.
more expensive than air but, if you aren't in a hurry or have to be at a specific place at a specific time, it is a lot of fun.