In railroad lingo, private varnish is the name used to describe classic old rail cars that have been refurbished and brought back to the luster of their glory days. There are more than a few people who do exactly that as a hobby. And make no mistake, it takes big bucks, not to mention hours…
I think the one train ride I remember as being the most spectacular was the Bernina Express, which we took from Tirano in Northern Italy across the Alps to the Swiss town of Chur. It’s a narrow gauge train because of the steep grades and sharp curves. And the pace is leisurely, which is really…
I have an interesting train trip coming up. It’s built around the Spring meeting of the board of directors of NARP, the National Association of Railroad Passengers, to be held at the end of April in Washington, DC. My plan is to fly straight to Washington, attend the NARP meetings, then take the train back…