My first train set was a wind-up engine pulling a few cars. A small set for a small boy. After my Grandfather saw how much I enjoyed it, he then began to shop for a Lionel set for me. He would take me shopping with him on a Saturday afternoon. Great memories!
That's too bad she did that. Lionel trains of that era are worth money today. I still have my O Gauge train set, some of the tracks (but they are not in good condition), and a station and block signal. The train set are stored in their original Lionel box which makes them ever more valuable...
My parents wanted to see the Falls during the Winter and made the trip by car. They thought it was beautiful and worth the trip, even when their car got stuck in snow en route to Canada.
One of the things that I enjoy doing when I am in Washington is to ride the Metro on its various lines from one end to the another. Easy way to do some sightseeing. (And, people watching.)
I am fairly certain that dinner will be available when you leave Washington; that is when I was able to be seated when I traveled on the Silver Meteor after boarding in Washington. Do not know about Savannah, though.
You too? I thought I was the only one who had a lady friend who sometimes made going out to dinner with her provided higher blood pressure for me than I needed.
Thank you for your report. Did you happen to get the names of the rude dining car staff? Whether you did or not, a report made to Customer Service in Washington would be appropriate. These staff members who must have failed PR 101 need to be replaced.
I most certainly do remember when we wrote our on order on a check and I also remember in that same era when there was a Dining Car Steward supervising the car. When one was done with their meal, this gentleman would come to your table and you paid the bill to him. If cash was needed in...