a few more photographs from my train adventure-- train number 11, portland to san francisco. next time, portland to los angeles. I'm putting it on The List.
oh wow. that is seriously cool!! i didn't realize trains had seats that looked directly out the window like that. perfect for some picture-taking. thanks for sharing them!
a: what you said about the lady waving? trains rumble by just on the other side of a chain-link fence at ander & zaza's school. whenever a "people train" passes, the entire schoolyard freezes (letting balls bounce away and jump-ropes go limp), turns to the tracks, WAVES, and screams "TRAIAIAIAIAIAIN!!!!" ***when you make it down here by train, we'll be waiting at the station with flowers and balloons and pinatas!*** xo, stacey z
Love, love these pictures. Looks like such a fun little adventure. I live in LA and have never taken the train - must do it now - you've inspired me. :)
Oh how I love the train. Sigh. I bought a U.S. rail pass a few years ago and used it to go from DC to Halifax, Nova Scotia and then back down to Dallas, Texas. It was just an amazing journey.
wow--the photos are amazing. we recently went took The Empire Builder from Minneapolis to Chicago--only 6 hours long--but also we really, really enjoyed it and enjoyed arriving in the city right downtown at the train station...I am with you. I want more.
Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a train quite like it where all of the seats face the windows.
Is this because it's designated for long journeys, or a special carriage, or just the norm in your corner of the world?
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I think travel by train is fabulous too. These photos are wonderful - I'm particularly loving #'s 5&6.
ReplyDeletealso, my word verification is "stlinger," as in "St. Linger" which is what a train ride makes you want to do. Linger. ha!
le sigh.
ReplyDeleteI've got to say I'm just LOVING this series of images. They're wonderful! Keep up the AWESOME capturing, Missy!
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my son was looking over my shoulder as i perused this and he WIGGED OUT. trains are his thing. he loves your pics as much as i do. :)
ReplyDeletejasper would be more than jealous. he's a recent lover of trains.
ReplyDeleteomg so fun! :::
ReplyDeletethese are wonderful! I'm also intrigued by the seats facing the window. I've never seen any trains like that before.
ReplyDeleteLovely. I love Amtrak. I can't read on the train because the view out the window is just too amazing.
ReplyDeleteoh wow. that is seriously cool!! i didn't realize trains had seats that looked directly out the window like that. perfect for some picture-taking. thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous!!....And the photo of the restroom sign... ^_^ Girls notice things like that as major attractions!!!
ReplyDeleteI love to travel by train, I once took 'The Canadian' from Edmonton to Vancouver, it was with a 5 hours delay but the sights were sooo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome trip and gorgeous photos. I love long train rides!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Looks like a lot of fun.
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ReplyDeletewhat you said about the lady waving?
trains rumble by just on the other side of a chain-link fence at ander & zaza's school. whenever a "people train" passes, the entire schoolyard freezes (letting balls bounce away and jump-ropes go limp), turns to the tracks, WAVES, and screams "TRAIAIAIAIAIAIN!!!!"
***when you make it down here by train, we'll be waiting at the station with flowers and balloons and pinatas!***
xo,
stacey z
These photos make me want to take the train from San Francisco to Portland!
ReplyDeleteI'm so clueless I had no idea all the seats face the windows. That's so smart! How could you *not* stare outside the entire time?
ReplyDeleteI love the one of the people on the train, and the blurry train with the sun setting. Thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeletefan.TASTIC!!!
ReplyDeleteso loverly, lady......
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beautiful!
ReplyDeletemakes me want to hurry up and train travel(it is on MY list!)
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Love, love these pictures. Looks like such a fun little adventure. I live in LA and have never taken the train - must do it now - you've inspired me. :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I love the train. Sigh. I bought a U.S. rail pass a few years ago and used it to go from DC to Halifax, Nova Scotia and then back down to Dallas, Texas. It was just an amazing journey.
ReplyDeleteI. LOVE. TRAINS.
ReplyDeleteYour photos always make me smile.
ReplyDeleteWhy stop at LA? You can take it all the way to San Diego! At some point, it becomes the Surfliner and it is dreamy.
ReplyDeleteI love that shot of the inside of the train! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI kind of love trains and train journeys. I think these photos are fantastic. Now off to check out the rest of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI hear the train from Seattle to Vancouver is absolutely amazing. Perhaps you should try going north?
ReplyDeleteoh... OH... this makes me just so happy. definitely need another train ride in my life. thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteFun! I wish I could take a train to San Fransisco!!! Good for you! Love the one with the glowing restroom signs!
ReplyDeletefabulous images, I love train travel, haven't been on one in years.
ReplyDeletei once did some amazing train ride in alaska- but other than that, i don't think i've been on a train. and unfortunately, i didn't have my camera.
ReplyDeleteso glad you had yours. love your photos!!
love love love love!!!!
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful!
ReplyDeletewow--the photos are amazing. we recently went took The Empire Builder from Minneapolis to Chicago--only 6 hours long--but also we really, really enjoyed it and enjoyed arriving in the city right downtown at the train station...I am with you. I want more.
ReplyDeletei love this set, it's gorgeous- especially the 1st pic x
ReplyDeleteI love these! Now I really wanna take a train ride too!
ReplyDeleteA lovely continuation. I'm especially loving image #2. Dreamy.
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