The Georgia 300

Ah, the Georgia 300 [1].

[This is my picture of the Georgia 300. There are many like it, but this one is mine.] [2]… [3]

This is how you travel. From the Georgia 300 platform at the rear of the car:

[So this is what the view from a whistle stop campaign looks like.] [4]… [5]

to the dining room near the front:

[Don't let the multiple dining utensils frighten you—just remember the order of use is always start with the outside and work your way in.] [6]… [7]

and everything in between the two:

[The best seat in the house—I mean car.] [8]… [9] [There's nothing quite like lounging in a well appointed den moving at 60 mph.] [10]… [11] [Three staterooms to the right, and the dining room at the far end. There's quite a bit packed into a 74′ train car.] [12]… [13]

A person could certainly get spoiled traveling this way. How can you not like the custom China plates?

[Don't worry—George has you covered.] [14]… [Original dinner ware from the Georgia Railroad.] [15]…

Or even the China cabinet?

[I would expect to see something like this at Biltmore, not on a train.] [16]… [17]

On the down side, it's not cheap [18].

And four hours is not nearly enough time to enjoy the ride. Four days is more like it (and yes, I'm totally jealous of Tom).

[1] https://www.flickr.com/photos/14589121@N00/sets/72157612828066356

[2] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-Georgia300.jpg

[3] /boston/2015/08/05/Georgia300.jpg

[4] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-leaving-kissimmee.jpg

[5] /boston/2015/08/05/leaving-kissimmee.jpg

[6] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-fine-dining.jpg

[7] /boston/2015/08/05/fine-dining.jpg

[8] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-lounge.jpg

[9] /boston/2015/08/05/lounge.jpg

[10] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-lounge2.jpg

[11] /boston/2015/08/05/lounge2.jpg

[12] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-staterooms.jpg

[13] /boston/2015/08/05/staterooms.jpg

[14] /boston/2015/08/05/George-plate.jpg

[15] /boston/2015/08/05/Georgian-plate.jpg

[16] /boston/2015/08/05/thumb-china-cabinet.jpg

[17] /boston/2015/08/05/china-cabinet.jpg

[18] http://www.aaprco.com/charter-request/charter-request-no-form.html

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