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Around the U.S. By Train – Part 6

ByJim Loomis 07/21/200810/31/2014

Instead of continuing on up to New York on the Crescent, I’ve scheduled a four-hour layover in Washington for two reasons. I want time for a lunch with two old friends and, since I’ve never had the chance to ride it before today, I want to complete the first half of my journey on Amtrak’s…

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Travel Report – Three Days Later

ByJim Loomis 06/20/200810/31/2014

Back again … this time from Boston. Half of my train travel has now been completed … the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to New Orleans, followed by the Crescent from New Orleans to Washington. I had a four hour layover there, which was highlighted – as prediceted – with a very enjoyable lunch with…