Train Time Ahead

[kevin_standlee]

I confirmed with my mechanic in Fremont the arrangements for me reclaiming the Astro this weekend. It's a good thing I didn't try to go on Saturday when he had gone away on a trip; it was parked trapped behind other vehicles in his yard. I have therefore purchased a one-way ticket Reno-Emeryville-Fremont for this Saturday. I'll collect the minivan and stay in a hotel somewhere between Fremont and Sacramento, visit my sister on Sunday, and drive home. Theoretically I could just drive home on Saturday, but I don't want to risk it. Unlike the RV, I can't just easily pull over and take a nap. (I did once stop for the night at the Gold Run rest area on I-80 when driving home in the Rolling Stone because I'd gotten away from work so late that day.)

I'm looking forward to the train ride through the Sierra with all of the snow they've had up there. The drive home is less fun, of course. I'm glad that I don't have to make the trips as often as I used to do.

Comments

[howeird]

That trip to Reno through the snow is my favorite single day trip.

Speaking of train rides, I saw the railway museum in Suisun City is having rides out to see the wildflowers, but the irony is I don't see a way to get to the museum by train. Is there any, or am I going to have to drive up there?

[kevin-standlee.livejournal.com]

Alas, I don't think there is any way to get to the Western Railway Museum (I assume that's what you meant) other than driving there.

[howeird]

That's the one. Thanks. Sigh.