I think I've done my best
To put together another great Fest.
I've taken great pains
To plan to ride a lot of trains.
Many adventures await us over the next week;
Hope our connections continue their lucky streak.
I hope we have 7 days full of sun,
And together our travel will be fun.
Each other we will see
Starting on Train 43.
Pittsburgh inclines and light rail we will ride
"Another late night Amtrak departure" they will have cried.
Overnight trip on Capitol Limited will be fine
As we go to Chicago on Train 29.
We continue to follow the plans of Kevin
As we ride to St. Paul on Train 7.
Twin Cities brings us lines Green and Blue,
Plus Northstar commuter rail to do.
Eastbound Builder may be a mess;
When it shows up is anybody's guess.
Metra travel will be our next routine,
Going to places most haven't seen.
O'Hare ATS will be our next maneuver;
Always nice to ride a People Mover.
CTA may leave you feeling sour,
As our ride downtown will take about an hour.
I planned a ride on a train called Lincoln
Then had to completely change my thinkin'.
I buried my grief
By scheduling a ride on the Chief
And as a stunner
I'll be on the Missouri River Runner.
I'm taking a Thruway bus pretty far
But get to ride Music City Star.
Eastbound swing through 5 states;
In Atlanta the Streetcar awaits.
While there will be bus riding a plenty,
I also will come home on Train 20.
This should rate up there with Fests past
So let's get out on the rails and have a blast!