Paul (Railrunnin).....Now you tell me about your famous lobster rolls and chowdah 😢 after we have the trip locked-in!! Been to Rhode Island on two (2) occasions now, and just love the "old mansions", and the marina prescient. Bought a neat Rhode Island polo shirt there the last time around, and I wear it with pride here in Australia!!!
Best clam chowder we ever had was in San Francisco, at Pier 39 on Fisherman's Wharf. Been back there three (3) times now, just to get their clam chowder in the sourdough bowl!!!!
Best lobster we ever had was up in Maine, at a small restaurant called "The Oceans Garden". Three lobsters for $19.99 (during the season). And that hot butter sauce to dip the lobster in.....what can I say 😊
Sorry we can't darken your doorstep this time round, but look out on our next trip over!!!.
NWL......."Golden Spike National Historic Park".....got that one locked-in already, and looking forward to seeing it!! Been to Yellowstone National Park on two (2) occasions now, and loved it each time!!! Once on a guided bus tour, and the other time just driving ourselves.
Ed (Golden Prairie Railroad)......Been to the California State Railway Museum on a previous excursion to the States. That is where I saw my first "Cab Forward" locomotive on display (climbed up into the cab), and my desire to have one of my own on, my layout. Thank you MTH RailKing!!!
Unfortunately our route won't be taking us up through the "Doner Pass" after we leave Sacramento. We are heading directly to South Lake Tahoe (always wanted to see this famous lake), then on up to Carson City, and then onto Reno (the biggest little town in the west).
Because we are renting a car in Los Angles, and need to get it back to Los Angles at the end of the epic journey (re-location fees in America are a real bit.h, ask me how I know!!!), we can't leave the car just anywhere to continue on using the train to travel. Sorta restricts our mobility to get to weird and wonderful places!!!
Thank you again guys for all of your suggestions......some are already on the list of things to see and do.
Peter........Buco Australia