On my first ever train ride, in 2003 at Christmas. Yes, have had Lionel trains all my life, got first set in 1958. But, always flew when traveling for business. But, took the Texas Eagle from Chicago to Texas for Christmas , 2003. Met the most wonderful Lady after she boarded in St. Louis around 21:00 hr that night, 12-23-2003. Thing is, left Houston early due my kids all being grown and had plans for New Year with friends. Well, same with Lady from St.Louis, left early visiting relatives in Houston. We both wound up being on same Amtrak back North 12-30-2003, her to St. Louis and me to Great Lakes Naval. We spent the night mostly talking, mostly, and spent night in coach, not expecting need for a sleeper. Traded business cards, called and talked for New Years eve, kept in touch... now have been married for over 12 years of the best times of my life! If not for Amtrak, we may have never met....
Jesse TCA 12-682##
