trains - Teacups in the Garden

Amtrack Auto Train from Florida to Virginia with our Cars

This is the longest passenger train in the world, at 3/4 of a mile long, with 18 passenger cars, 33 auto carriers, and two engines..

Taking the Amtrack Auto Train from Virginia to Florida

Traveling on the Amtrack Auto Train, the longest passenger train in the world, that also carries the passengers’ cars, we journeyed from Virginia to Florida.

Evergreens, Christmas Star, and a Train for Baby

Although my little apartment had no room for a Christmas tree larger than a topiary, I had fun helping a friend decorate his house.

Bristoe Station, Stonewall Jackson, Orange & Alexandria RR

One of the Union soldiers discovered the severed telegraph line, repaired it, and alerted the Union forces to stop the trains.

1940s Norfolk & Western Class J611 chugging through Virginia

Rates for the round trip excursion from Manassas to Front Royal ranged up to $1000, while traveling in 1940s luxury style…and this might be its last trip.

Christmas Trip to Norway, via Union Station in Washington DC

Near the tree comes the charming sound of clickety clacks and choo-choos from a fun train display set in Norway, another gift from the embassy.

Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill

In his retirement, Henry relocated his family from Scotchtown near Richmond, to Red Hill in western Virginia, where he had Blue Ridge vistas to enjoy.