An American rail journey
Layout was from a new sketch (341) over at Scrapbook Challenges . Taken at Jefferson City Railway Station One thing I had never done on my holidays in USA, was take a train ride. Well, I can now say I have. I pre-booked tickets ready for my trip on 14th November, 2012. I took the morning train from Jefferson City to Hermann, MO. I purchased a business class ticket for $USD8.50 extra (Total $USD42.00) and boarded the Amtrak train - unlike most stations here in Australia the station was not raised you just walked onto the concrete alongside where the train stopped and walked up a set of steps that the conductor put out. On boarding, I was escorted to my seat and was told that my ticket allowed me a free drink - but was told to get it quick as it was only a 1 hour journey to Hermann! Business class gave you a table and more leg room, that I am sure would be beneficial if you were doing the full Kansas City to St Louis route. Af...