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ARKANSAS RAIL

- Arkansas Association of Railroad Passengers -

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Los Angeles Tour Guide for Texas Eagle Passengers

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The following links provde general information regarding shopping or sightseeing activities which are available in the Los Angeles Union Station area, or in areas easily accessible via the Los Angeles Metro lines. Use the "BACK" button on your browser to return to this Arkansas Rail page.

• Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal. Photographs and history of the elegant facility which serves as the western terminal for the Texas Eagle-California Service.
• Union Station -- L.A. Rail Transit Web Page.Links providing excellent information to a variety of rail transit options in the Los Angeles area.
• Metro Red Line. A source of helpful information for using the Red Line subway which serves Union Station.
• Angel's Flight. The famous incline railway, billed as "The World's Shortest Railway," which was originally built soon after the turn of the century. The line was dismantled and stored for over two decades before being restored and rebuilt in the mid-1990s.
• Metrolink Train Information.The official Metrolink website.
• Business & Services Directory. Smartpages.com's city guide for Los Angeles -- ideas for shopping or day trips within the L.A. area.
• Information on the Inaugural Run of theTexas Eagle-California Service; February 1998. Courtesy of Steve Grande and trainweb.com

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Restaurants near Union Station include:

Philippe's the Original -- Home of the original French Dip sandwich. (1001 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles. Phone: 213-628-3781) The decor of this restaurant includes a variety of old photos, some of which are of railroad subjects.
Other restaurants are located on Olvera Street , a short distance from Union Station. Restaurants within Union Station include the Union Bagel Shop and TRAXX restaurant.

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UPDATES
Amtrak travelers to Los Angeles who have helpful hints or suggestions for additional "weekend tourism" activity are invited to e-mail comments to bpollard@texaseagle.com.

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Last revision: 5 January 2001..

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