Los Angeles

Left Needles and drove back to LA, stopping at the discount centre in Barstow so Ashley could finish his shopping. Arrived in LA earlier than expected so stumbled on a big electrical shop where Ashley bought a CD game. Picked up our Amtrak tickets okay at the LA station and the train departed on time at 6:45 PM. I listened to Elton John as we rode over the mountain pass while the sun set, and Ashley watched Seabiscuit in the club car. The train was big and comfy and two decked. Lots of room between the seats, and enough spares for one each. The freight trains on the line are so big that they have six engines upfront.