I have traveled over sixteen thousand miles by rail in the United States, for a combined total of just under sixteen days of my life if you add it all together. During those ~375 hours of riding Amtrak trains, many lasting memories have been made. Inspiring sights seen through the windows, interesting fellow travelers and crew members met en-route, songs written along the way.
While riding though, especially when traveling alone, it can get a little lonely out there on the rails. As an introverted sort of…
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