National Train Day 2009 (Photos)

Posted on May 10, 2009 | 2 Comments

While I am a transit fan through and through, I figured that it couldn’t hurt to attend National Train Day 2009 and see what all the hype is about. I got so many emails, tweets and saw so many ads about National Train Day! I was totally hyped – got up at 430am to catch the 527 NE Corridor to NYC, then hopped on BoltBus to Washington, DC, where the biggest festivities seemed to be being held.

Once I arrived in DC, I walked to the Red Line and took it over to Union Station. I would have walked the approximately 20 minute walk from the bus stop, but it was hot and humid in DC!

Union Station was PACKED with people, exhibits and Amtrak employees. I got as many pictures as I could, and waited an hour in line to tour an Acela high speed train. The enthusiasm of the crowds was contagious! I soon forgot that my feet hurt, it was hot inside Union Station, too and that the lines to see exhibits were long.

See my photos from National Train Day 2009:

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Did you attend in your city? Or were you in DC, too? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

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2 responses to “National Train Day 2009 (Photos)”

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  2. HarriMac | May 14, 2009 at 11:26 pm |

    i’m glad you got to go to national train day! hope i get to go next year. thanks for sharing!