Gilbert Norman, thanks for that Chicago piece. That is to far and dated. But I noticed you mentioned the Southern Crescent. I know a fan that use to do that dinner to Alexandria. Over the years I lost the details, I did not realize you were able to board in DC and dine there as opposed to riding from NYC. Interesting factoid.
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Mr. Trsin 2, I've even done the Southern Crescent "dinner in the Diner: Wash to Alexandra. The Diner was open even before the through cars from NY were there