In 5 days i'll be taking my first ride on the Builder thanks to an incredible RailSale price of $51 from PDX (Portland) to MSP (St.Paul-Minneapolis).I'll be flying from New Orleans to Portland on the 9th, taking the Builder the same day, getting to MSP on the 11th, and flying back home that same day. I will try to upgrade to a Sleeping Car enroute.
Should be a great adventure, looking forward to seeing the tons of snow, Glacier Park, and to expereince the frigid temperatures! 
posted