TRAINS: Writing on the Coast Starlight

My spouse loves trains, and he heard that one of the most scenic lines in the country is the Coast Starlight. This train runs between Los Angeles and Seattle, and much of its route is right along the coast, so: spectacular views. He wanted to try it, and I said sure.

History buffs will enjoy starting a trip at Union Station in Los Angeles. This beautiful old building has been featured in a lot of film projects, often masquerading as someplace else entirely. Spouse enjoys spotting it in variou...