Is it something I can ride?

I know it as a Utah Phillips song; you may know the John Denver version.

Daddy what's a train? Is it something I can ride?
Does it carry lots of grown-up folks and little kids inside?
Is it bigger than our house? Well, how can I explain
when my little boy and girl ask me "Daddy what's a train?"

I love trains, and when I was back on the east I got to take the Amtrak Acela express train from NYC to Washington, DC. I have taken this ride many times, but the view never ceases to amaze me…it is WAY better than driving 95 counting the rest stops named after notable New Jerseyans – yikes! (PS: “the Vince” after Vince Lombardi is my favorite!)

This time, I was even taking the train during light hours…here are some fantastic shots out my window going 150mph!

PS: My brother is a HUGE Utah Phillips fan, and it just so happens to be my little brother's birthday. if you are in Portland, Oregon today honk!!!