I also took a train trip, in 2013. I went from Philadelphia - Pittsburgh - Chicago - Seattle - Los Angeles - Grand Canyon - Chicago - Pittsburgh - Philadelphia. I spent one night in Seattle, one in LA, two nights in Arizona. It was about a 12 day trip. I went alone.
I had this sneaky feeling that if I did not, I would never see the West Coast.
It was a grand trip, my last vacation. Just looking out the window all day, and most of the night, was indescribable.
Won’t be able to afford another.
I love trains, my grandfather was a railroad engineer. Used to ride the train, up in the engine, from our house to my grandmothers in the summer. I never met my grandfather, it was just a courtesy afforded to our family to visit. Something I guarantee you is not done today.
My grandfather and several Uncles worked on the railroad. I use to ride to my grandparents home too. It wasn’t a long ride but fun.