In going to this article, I also noticed NYT had posted a travel article 36 Hours in Sacramento (of possible interest to all you Vagabond Inn fans).
A good read, thanks.
My wife rolled her eyes at me when I read to her the part about watching trains from bed! It's just a pity that this inn is not within walking distance of an Amtrak station.
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We (me and the train watcher widow)just returned from four days in mid and western PA. We spent two days at the Bridgeview Inn in Marysville and another two at the Tunnel Inn in Gallitzin. At the Bridgeview we heard many tales of the Station Inn at Cresson. It was our first visit to the Bridgeview and second to the Tunnel Inn. We were IMPRESSED with the Bridgeview; especially as the weather wasn't always conducive to train watching. In addition to the outdoor deck there is an indoor viewing room with large picture windows and an assortment of viewing aids (spotting scope, binoculars, etc) to assist in the observing the action. The "bridge" across the river is magnificent and adds to the train watching experience, as does the proximity to the approaches to/from the bridge. During the night the aural senses take over from the visual as the trains move s-l-o-w-l-y past the Inn. You can hear and feel the throb of the diesel engines, the whine of the compressors and generators and the methodical clickety clac, clickety clac of the wheels. Keith Latimore the everpresent host is a pleasant and helpful rail fan. His presence is in contrast to Mike Kraynyak the owner of the Tunnel Inn, who after two separate stays we've yet to meet. Guess next trip we'll try the Inn at Cresson. Best regards, Rodger P.S. I'll post a full review of the two inns on the Pennsylvania Railfan site at another forum.
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Oh, and typical NYT. The article indicates there is still a tunnel operational at Gallitzin. There are TWO tunnels operational Gallitzin. Best regards, Rodger
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