Passenger Trains > Notes on my rail journey,part 6

October 31,2016

Once again in Chicago.I took advantage of the new lounge.
They have showers and I wanted to try it.I did.Felt clean again!
The weather was not the best and all my sightseeing plans
  went out the window.Took a little stroll to a Subway for a
sandwich and over to a CVS for candy.Still had plenty of
time before #48 departure.I always make use of a Red Cap.
From the lounge to the train is a least 1/4 mile.I have trouble
walking,therefore I need to ride.I was glad to get back into a
Viewliner sleeper.

November 1,2016
Cleveland.Train OT and my friend was there to pick me up.
Off we go to Erie,Jamestown,Medina,Buffalo and parts unknown.
Spent the night in Buffalo.Nothing much of interest,but I saw
where they made Welch's grape jelly.I could not believe the
grape vines I saw.As noted on the model board,visited the Medina
Model Layout and Museum.(a must see layout 16X204,5000 cars)
Only thing seen at Erie,FEC 800-801 and LPG tank.
We came back the night of the 2nd and made our way to the station
only to find out they did not open untill 12M.Going back to my friends
we watched the ball game until the ninth inning,game tied! He was
tired and took me back to the station and dropped me off.Then the
rain started.I did not know who won until the next day.

November 3,2016
Train 30.late and raining.(the reason I mention this,there is no
canopy at Cleveland).I managed to hit the bed about 3:45AM.
Later I wake and will continue the story later.

Uncle Joe,Seffner,Fl.


 

Uncle Joe: I've enjoyed reading your reports. Re the shower in Chicago: how does it all work? Wait list? Fairly clean? Cost? Any info much appreciated. d

dpudave Wrote:
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> Uncle Joe: I've enjoyed reading your reports. Re
> the shower in Chicago: how does it all work? Wait
> list? Fairly clean? Cost? Any info much
> appreciated. d

The showers are part of the new lounge.If you are not
traveling first class you cannot use them.
At the desk you give up your DL for a towel.No cost.
It is very clean because they just moved there in June.
UJ