Amtrak Empire Builder from Red Wing MN to Portland Oregon

Waiting to board the Empire Builder

The beautiful depot in Red Wing, MN

The train was a bit late, but what a splendid place to wait!

                                                                     Boarding

After we got settled in our roomettes, we went right to the observation car.

Love the night time reflections!

Train attire.

So comfy that she's sleeping like a baby.

Sunrise

time for breakfast!

and coffee

Railroad french toast

Veggie omelet

The girls loved being able to write on the table paper.

Somewhere in North Dakota

Lunch

Sunset

Perfectly cooked mid rare flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce. Great food and impeccable service!

Breakfast on the Portland leg.

Train shirt!

Best SCA ever!

Wind surfing on the Columbia

Tunnel!

The beautiful Columbia Gorge

Railfan window