Keyless and Clueless

We experienced our first train experience last night... and folks, this is a good one.

It all began with wanting to see the "hump tower" in Queensgate.  By the time the car arrived to Queensgate and was attached to Amtrak, it was 3:45 am.  Upon departure from Queensgate, it was noted that we would pass through Woodlawn and Glendale.  Well, many cocktails into the night, the decision was made to stay up and see Glendale Square from the train.

Once through Glendale, we discovered we would pass through Hamilton and Oxford, Ohio.  Another chance to see some of our stomping grounds!  Once through Oxford, we needed to refill our drinks.  One passenger, who will remain unnamed, filled her drink and came back to sit on the platform.  CLICK.  We realized we were locked out of the car; it was 5:00 a.m.

No cell phones, no one else is awake.  Just us and our cocktails.  We ring the bell, but no one wakes up to help us.  We realize we have to wait for another two hours before the train will stop in Connersville, IN.  We realized we need to go into "Cocktail Conservation Mode" to get us through this.

As we approach Connersville, we have another scare - will there be any passengers to make the train stop? If not, we realize we might have to sleep on the platform until we get to Indianapolis, which is another hour and a half.  Luckily, around 6"15 a.m, the train stops and Danny jumps off the platform, walks up several cars forward to get on the train (and explain to the conductor what just happened- he laughed), then walk back through all the trains to get back to Chapel Hill.  Thank goodness the front end door was unlocked.  Danny comes back through Chapel Hill and unlocks the back door to free unnamed person.  Bed Time!  And up at 10 am to begin our next adventure!

Stay Tuned.... Choo! Choo!