The first picture shows some of the Golden Spikers, as they board the Mount Hood Brunch Train, in preparation for departure from the station in Hood River. The train ride took us from the Columbia River to Parkdale, in the Hood River Valley, a distance of a little over 20 miles. This short line railroad was originally built to haul wood and agricultural products down to the Columbia River, where the goods were either transferred to the main line railroad, or to ships. The ride itself was quite scenic, traveling along, and over rivers, including one switchback, allowing the track to climb the side of a pretty steep mountain.
The next photos were taken in Parkdale, as the train prepares to depart back to Hood River. Our meal was served on white linen tablecloths, including all of the accessories like china, crystal glasses, and champagne if that was your pleasure. The food was excellent, and by the time we returned to the origination point, and had also enjoyed a delicious apple crisp desert, dinner was the farthest thing from most of our minds.
We sat with Ed & Anita Price, and enjoyed getting to know them, and a little more about this group that uses trains as an excuse to go RVing. The Golden Spike Chapter gets together and rides a train about 3 or 4 times a year, mostly in the western states. It seemed like we were a nice fit with this group, and we're already looking forward to the next time we can get together for a train ride.
Our day ended with BBQ'd pork tenderloin, supplied by the chapter, and all of the side dishes were brought by the members. It was a fitting end to a day of delicious food, and a great train ride.
The first picture shows some of the Golden Spikers, as they board the Mount Hood Brunch Train, in preparation for departure from the station in Hood River. The train ride took us from the Columbia River to Parkdale, in the Hood River Valley, a distance of a little over 20 miles. This short line railroad was originally built to haul wood and agricultural products down to the Columbia River, where the goods were either transferred to the main line railroad, or to ships. The ride itself was quite scenic, traveling along, and over rivers, including one switchback, allowing the track to climb the side of a pretty steep mountain.
The next photos were taken in Parkdale, as the train prepares to depart back to Hood River. Our meal was served on white linen tablecloths, including all of the accessories like china, crystal glasses, and champagne if that was your pleasure. The food was excellent, and by the time we returned to the origination point, and had also enjoyed a delicious apple crisp desert, dinner was the farthest thing from most of our minds.
We sat with Ed & Anita Price, and enjoyed getting to know them, and a little more about this group that uses trains as an excuse to go RVing. The Golden Spike Chapter gets together and rides a train about 3 or 4 times a year, mostly in the western states. It seemed like we were a nice fit with this group, and we're already looking forward to the next time we can get together for a train ride.
Our day ended with BBQ'd pork tenderloin, supplied by the chapter, and all of the side dishes were brought by the members. It was a fitting end to a day of delicious food, and a great train ride.
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