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catchnrelease

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43. Good idea!

Sat May 18, 2024, 05:56 PM

May 2024

Oh the scanner was a good idea. When I went everyone was just left wondering what was happening. I guess we hunted down the conductors and asked for info. That trip was in the early 90s I think. Still a fun adventure.

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OMG! Going on the train to PORTLAND for our Honeymoon! First time on train And in OREGON! [View all] FirstLight May 2024 OP

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Congrats! mercuryblues May 2024 #2

I like the area around Newport (touristy though) flying rabbit May 2024 #3

Have a great time LoveTheDU May 2024 #4

Years and years ago I took a train trip with my boyfriend from Seattle to New York, we had a roommette Walleye May 2024 #5

Congrats and safe travels 🥂 Deuxcents May 2024 #6

Congratulations. AmTrac is the way to go. Wait till you see how comfortable the seating is! We slept ... marble falls May 2024 #7

Congrats on your nuptials & have fun on the trip!! CrispyQ May 2024 #8

The Coast Starlighter is not very accessible central scrutinizer May 2024 #9

Sounds fun! sdfernando May 2024 #10

Yes, I think the rumbling will be my issue, But... FirstLight May 2024 #12

I took the train home after the Northridge earthquake. Had an economy sleeper room. chowder66 May 2024 #21

I thought the bedding was comfortable in a roomette nilram May 2024 #29

Take earplugs, if you can use them, and clothes pins nilram May 2024 #44

Tip on the hotel drapes sdfernando May 2024 #45

Earplugs...heard! FirstLight May 2024 #47

Sounds great! elleng May 2024 #11

Sounds like fun..next trip..train the other direction to san diego Demovictory9 May 2024 #13

we already said that was next! LoL FirstLight May 2024 #16

ive ridden trains sinc 1969 in mexico and amtrak since its formation in 1970 AllaN01Bear May 2024 #14

Seconding this comment! catchnrelease May 2024 #30

i remember rides with slow orders as you described along with soft roadbend due to heavy rains AllaN01Bear May 2024 #37

Good idea! catchnrelease May 2024 #43

Scanner? FirstLight May 2024 #48

poice radio scanner physical radio reciver. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #54

We had to stop and back up at one point sdfernando May 2024 #46

Congratulations! EverHopeful May 2024 #15

Don't forget, meals are included when you get sleeper room. Diner and Wonder Why May 2024 #17

So happy for you! Sounds fantastic! ❤️ littlemissmartypants May 2024 #18

Congratulations and welcome to Oregon CanonRay May 2024 #19

Powell's Books SarahD May 2024 #20

Yes! 💯 FirstLight May 2024 #38

We love Portland, hope you do as well. tinrobot May 2024 #22

Mississippi Ave is also great for shops and character nilram May 2024 #31

Gravy Great Breakfast Right There HandmaidsTaleUntold May 2024 #32

Mrs. Putz and I did Portland on the train for our 40th anniversary and stayed at the Benson. Great time. EarnestPutz May 2024 #23

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Congratulations! 2naSalit May 2024 #25

Thanks! 👍 FirstLight May 2024 #39

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Grand Hotel, plus they have your rental car out front waiting for your arrival. KS Toronado May 2024 #26

Yes, congrats......have a wonderful time. a kennedy May 2024 #27

I took an overnight trip from Portland to Montana captain queeg May 2024 #28

I'm so excited for you. dai13sy May 2024 #33

Powell's is on the list... FirstLight May 2024 #41

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I think you mean Powell's Book Store mchill May 2024 #35

We have a place on the Oregon coast.. Permanut May 2024 #36

If you get to Astoria MurrayDelph May 2024 #51

Love Astoria - boy, bring your hiking shoes! Permanut May 2024 #52

Roomette is the way to go, includes 3 squares and they are very decent, who has the top bunk? Shellback Squid May 2024 #40

We're not sure about the sleep situation yet 😆 FirstLight May 2024 #49

you'll be snug, btw, these trains are usually old, no USB ports on the California Zephyr so take a 110 adapter Shellback Squid May 2024 #50

I have no travel advice but I'm very happy for you and your partner. badhair77 May 2024 #53

Thank you 😊 FirstLight May 2024 #55