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[QUOTE]Originally posted by George Harris: [QB] Kacy: I see that you say you are taking the sleeper. There are numerous advantages, however, don't let some of those here convince you that coach is unworkable for 2 to 3 days. Look up information on the Superliner coaches and get some idea of the space between seats. There should be plenty of space to sack out your kids on the floor and the seats recline way back so you should be able to sleep fairly well yourself. I did the train coast to coast at the age of 28 with one night in sleeper and enjoyed it immensely. I have also done some overnights in coach much more recently than that, including a couple after passing 40 and lived to tell of it. Yes, the clientelle in coach can, shall we say, be somewhat odd and unusual at times. However, you can meet some very interesting and helpful people also. San Francisco is a good city to get around in on public transport. Search San Francisco Muni and you will find all sorts of information on bus routes, schedules, light rail, etc. However, be warned that there are multiple public transit agencies in the San Francisco Bay area, each with their own service territories, routes, web sites, and such. There is also BART, which is the heavy rail, think "Underground" type system which has lines into several of these jurisdictions, and again, its own web site. I am at this time living in San Francisco. Email me if you would like. If you can't get through or don't get an answer in what seems a reasonable time ask for it in here. Your 5 year old will remember a lot more than most people would think. Some of the things will be sufficiently unique that the 3 year old will also remember them. I have some maps and other railroad related infor that I could email you if you are interested. In Washington, aside from the national monuments, the Smithisonian is well worth time. For me, Air and Space, and the Science and Technology. There is a full size steam engine in one. The DC area is well service with public transit, but best stay in the touristy areas. Some parts you should not enter if you wish to leave alive. The CZ route ahs some awesome mountain crossings in the daytime. Prepare to also be surprised by the sheer size of American freight trains. You can be sitting on the upper level in the Superliners and still be looking up at the top of the containers and other high cars. Trains upwards of a mile long are the norm. The ride quality of the track will probably be somewhat more exciting that you would be used to in Europe. Don't let anybody get you concerned about safety, however. Comfort is well inside safety. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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