L.A. train platform

Amtrak snacks

A sampling of the kinds of snacks available in the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge.

Traxx

It's nice whenever a train station has an in-house restaurant where you can get a decent bowl of soup and salad. This place has been here for years and will hopefully remain for years. Seen here: tomato soup and kale caesar salad. 

L.A. Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge

I had been in the Amtrak "Metropolitan Lounge" for sleeper passengers in Chicago and elsewhere, but this was my first time at the one in L.A. Union Station. Same concept, multiple amenities - clean bathrooms, comfortable chairs, snacks, coffee and a secure place to leave your bags (to name a few).

Los Angeles Union Station

They really do a good job keeping this place looking sharp. What was new was this exhibit about the old Chinatown on this site, some landscaping in the courtyard and a patio for the restaurant Traxx. I don't remember ever seeing that before.

elevation of Oxnard

...at the train station.

dobsonfly or fishfly?

 Seen on the wall of the restroom in Foster Park.