Category Archives: trains

The “least” Favorite Vacation

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Dusty Roads

If I have a favorite vacation then I guess I should have a least favorite. Doesn’t mean it was bad, just not one I care to repeat. That one would be the Amtrak vacation Sandy and I took that covered … Continue reading →

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Riverwalk to French Quarter

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Dusty Roads

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day. Now it’s time to get back to my tale of our most recent adventure. We were about to embark on the Amtrak portion of our trip.  We had to be ready to … Continue reading →

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How about an Amtrak Vacation

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Dusty Roads

My fall vacation finally got here. After a crazy spring, summer and even fall at work I was more than ready for some R & R. This vacation was something a little different. It was billed as an Amtrak Rail … Continue reading →

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Vacation Planning

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Dusty Roads

Ever wonder how I come up with my ideas for vacation? A former co-worker said she couldn’t imagine the things I’ve done and plan to do! Poor thing must not have much of an imagination because if anything, I have … Continue reading →

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Another Box Down

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Dusty Roads

Believe it or not I’m still emptying boxes and sorting what to put where in the kitchen. I emptied another box today. Only 2 more to go. Whew! The new over the range microwave came today. Now I have another … Continue reading →

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What about a Rail Vacation?

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Dusty Roads

I’m just sitting here while the tile guy grouts the tiles. He has his radio on for music to work by. Good station. Music to sing along to 🙂 (Maggie May, City of New Orleans, etc. I never was any … Continue reading →

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A Little River Cruise

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Dusty Roads

I had to get out. Summer is almost over and I’ve done NOTHING! I know you’ve heard it all before but I really had to try to get out so I bought a ticket on the River Quest Lighthouse Cruise. … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Dusty Roads

I’m sitting here at home relaxing after a crazy day at work. I had the TV on although it was more for background than entertainment. At least that was until I heard the train whistle. I had the station set … Continue reading →

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The View from the Train

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Dusty Roads

Once I moved to the open air car I had a chance of getting a few pictures. Good thing because I get very grumpy when I can’t take pictures! I got the train going around a curve Another of the … Continue reading →

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Great Smokey Mountain Railroad

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Dusty Roads

All Aboard the Nantahala Gorge Excursion  train. The description sounded wonderful. : Take a ride along side the beautiful Nantahala River on our Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this four-and-a-half hour excursion carries you 44 miles to the … Continue reading →

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