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I always enjoy staying at the Lafayette Hotel. Very close to the Amtrak station (about four blocks.) Old, faded glory, with personality, very reasonable rates. Will not be shiny/fancy enough for some. Small, with friendly, helpful staff. Have stayed there five or six times. Often they give me a...

I use Bayrunner shuttle frequently. Call them, they're very cooperative. They have their own website which you can book online from SBY to BWI. Now with Amtrak etickets, you should be able to print the train ticket at home on your computer. Formerly, I would book all segments on Amtrak's...

The Davy Crockett, Thanks for posting this picture! Now the Bayrunner Shuttle does indeed run from OC and Salisbury up to BWI rail station, it can be booked from Amtrak's website. I've used it many times and it's very convenient--van service. They are very friendly and cooperative and provide...

To The Davy Crockett: Thanks very much for your kind welcome; I've lurked here for several years and just recently joined up. In answer to your question, the train station in Ocean City was on Philadelphia Avenue between Wicomico and Worcester Streets, I believe, and yes, the 1933 storm was the...

I live in Ocean City and grew up here. My grandfather used to be the station agent there before the 1933 hurricane took out the railroad bridge across the bay, ending train service. All my life I have wished that we could have trains back again here. I'm just about old enough to go on Social...