tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post7198135937633477010..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: ALL ABOARD! NINETEENTH CENTURY RAILROAD TRAVELCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-53520411511787895972018-02-26T14:47:36.472-06:002018-02-26T14:47:36.472-06:00These trains sure sound a long sight better than s...These trains sure sound a long sight better than stage coach travel. I've never been on a train, but I look forward to a time when I can take that adventure.<br /><br />I can't help but think of the luxury of the Orient Express.<br /><br />That the toilets flushed onto the tracks seemed awful. What happened when that nasty mountain of poo was run over by the next train. Close those windows! I sure wouldn't have wanted to live near a train track either. Surely they had some kind of rules about where that could take place--but still disgusting. <br /><br />An interesting article for certain, Caroline. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-67375876760682658882018-02-23T23:28:18.041-06:002018-02-23T23:28:18.041-06:00There an Amtrak that runs through Yellowstone and ...There an Amtrak that runs through Yellowstone and they have those big glass cars so you get a great view. Had friends take it a few years back and they <3 LOVED <3 it. E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-17188605941049054372018-02-23T13:20:38.663-06:002018-02-23T13:20:38.663-06:00Thanks for commenting, Lyn. Thanks for commenting, Lyn. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-82136934976428240502018-02-23T13:19:48.980-06:002018-02-23T13:19:48.980-06:00You are right, E. We've barely scratched the s...You are right, E. We've barely scratched the surface. I have a lot more information. Obviously, I'm fascinated by rail travel. When we went from California to Oklahoma and back when I was a child, I was so excited to ride the Santa Fe Chief. I would still love to take an Amtrack somewhere scenic. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-88205466950309096082018-02-23T03:32:13.352-06:002018-02-23T03:32:13.352-06:00Trains and their history is so fascinating. I love...Trains and their history is so fascinating. I love those old pictures, especially the one where the woman is trying to catch a bit of a nap. My heart instantly went out to her and all the others who traveled sometimes great distances that way.<br /><br />Caroline, it was the perfect follow-up to my post. Now we need one on the changes that were made between fuels - wood, coal, and eventually diesel. Funny thing, we've barely scratched the surface on the history of trains in the USA. E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-71140626806476955382018-02-22T23:11:59.091-06:002018-02-22T23:11:59.091-06:00Awesome post, Caroline! Railroads did much to buil...Awesome post, Caroline! Railroads did much to build our country, especially the western half. I've done a lot of research into the western railroads over the years, but not as much as you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.com