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billege · 12-06-2003, 01:16 PM

On my honeymoon this just past September we chose to take a train to Chicago from Kalamazoo, MI. We did that just becuase driving would cost as much, with gas and parking, likely more. So, we tried the train for the first time.

I love travelling by train now. I wish to god our country had a developed rail system like Europe does. The train is zero hassle. Go to station, pick up tickets purchased on line. Get on train. Set bags down. Pick seats. Sit, enjoy ride.

That's IT! No ass reaming search by a two bit asshole, no hours on the runway, no waiting to land. Screw all that mess.

The train was roomy, and the seats were comfortable. We could get and move around. The dining car was no more overpriced than expected, and the lounge in there was a comfortable place to sit and have a cup of coffee.

On trains you can even bring your own food and alchohol. The only rule to that is that you must eat what you brought at your seat, no taking it to the dining car.

The train ride arrived, departed, etc. when it was scheduled to. On the return trip, we arrived 15 minutes early! That was after waiting twice for freight trains to move out of our way.

I'll be taking the train again.

12-06-2003, 01:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	On my honeymoon this just past September we chose to take a train to Chicago from Kalamazoo, MI. We did that just becuase driving would cost as much, with gas and parking, likely more. So, we tried the train for the first time. I love travelling by train now. I wish to god our country had a developed rail system like Europe does. The train is zero hassle. Go to station, pick up tickets purchased on line. Get on train. Set bags down. Pick seats. Sit, enjoy ride. That's IT! No ass reaming search by a two bit asshole, no hours on the runway, no waiting to land. Screw all that mess. The train was roomy, and the seats were comfortable. We could get and move around. The dining car was no more overpriced than expected, and the lounge in there was a comfortable place to sit and have a cup of coffee. On trains you can even bring your own food and alchohol. The only rule to that is that you must eat what you brought at your seat, no taking it to the dining car. The train ride arrived, departed, etc. when it was scheduled to. On the return trip, we arrived 15 minutes early! That was after waiting twice for freight trains to move out of our way. I'll be taking the train again. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."