Monday, December 26, 2011

Ain't Technology Wonderful (on the Southwest Chief)

Why did this turn sideways?  Union Station, Chicago
I’m on the Southwest Chief, heading west to Flagstaff, Arizona, where I’ll then drive north Southern Utah to meet the grandson.  I’m not really that old; I’m sure it’s just an honorary title!  Anyway, I figure that for a year in which I’ve ridden tens of thousands of miles on the train, this is a great way to end out the year.  I’m using my cell phone as a hot spot which is allowing me to share these photos from Chicago’s Union Station.  Ain’t technology amazing!  If I’m not around before hand, have a wonderful New Year’s Celebration!

14 comments:

  1. It's sideways because it that way on the file.

    Where are those Corinthian order and pilasters. And isn't it amasing the a need to put the corbel.
    And why are you going down to go up to Utah btw.

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  2. Love photos of trains stations. Thanks for these. Travel safely, grandpa.

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  3. Vince, I rotated it when I saved it so it was upright... As for the trip, the train to Salt Lake City was sold out a month ago and where we're going is in SW Utah--it's a 5 hour drive from Flagstaff and 4.5 hours from SLC

    Thanks Ron!

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  4. I should have added this--Ron had a post a few days ago that highlighted the Los Angels Union Station. Check it out.

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  5. Technology sure is incredible these days. Enjoy your trip and Happy New Year, J. :)

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  6. I'd love to be in Utah at the moment, but work calls. Have a good trip and visit.

    Cheers.

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  7. We're always to old to be grandparents in our own minds. Unfortunately the calendar has a mind of its own. Congratulations grandpa!

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  8. What a lovely trip! Congratulations on being a grandfather.

    My sister and her daughter took the train from Tallahassee, Florida to New York City. My sister says never again - although they enjoyed the dining car immensely.

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  9. ..oh have a safe and enjoyable sight-seeing trip to such a lovely place! What an absolute cool way to end the year....giving hugs and kisses, and maybe, oh let's see a little toy train?!!!! Thanks for sharing one of my favorite train stations! A most happy new year for you too!

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  10. You've PUT some miles on your grandfatherly frame this year, man! :)

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  11. You too Jeff! Travel mercies go with ya!

    John

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  12. Wow! I thought you were kidding with your last message. You really are on The Southwest Chief! Amtrak has borrowed a name from old Santa Fe! That threw me, Sage. Safe travels!!

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  13. Oh happy travels! Enjoy it...GRANDPA!:D
    Hope your Christmas was a wonderful one!!!

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  14. nice...would love to take a train trip sometime this year....hope your new year was amazing

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