2013 Florida ZR-1 Road Trip

[QB93Z]

The Tamiami Trail through the everglades today has a lot of construction and is well patrolled. In the "old days" I bet it was a fun road to drive.

Except for the contruction areas there wasn't much traffic.

Jim

[Blownrunner]

I live in Tampa, and I have only been to Busch Gardens and Key West of the places you went. I need to get out more.

[QB93Z]

We have been in Orlando for this week and having lots of fun at the attractions and at the water parks.

Some of my favorite things are ZR-1's, Monorail trains, and photography. On a trip to EPCOT we were lucky to park the car directly under the monorail track. So, we had some fun:

Here is Lyndi with the Z under the Monorail track with Spaceship Earth framed in the background:


Later in the day we took a ride on the monorail. Here is Monorail Green arriving at the EPCOT station:


Here is the YELLOWZ from the monorail, outbound from EPCOT:


Here is the Z from the monorail on the return leg to EPCOT:


And finally, here I am with the Z and Monorail Silver overhead:


Jim

[HIZNHRZ]

Jim,

If you never been before and had a few minutes you might consider taking a trip to Rogers Corvette in Maitland, FL. We had a rain day when we were in Orlando this summer and it was worth the trip. It's about a 35 minute drive (without traffic) from Orlando. They're open 9 to 6 weekdays and 9 to 4 on Saturday.

Nothing there you can't see at a car show but seeing ~100 different years, models, and colors mixed in side-by-side and packed into ~15K sqft was an interesting perspective and way to compare one to another. Enjoy your trip.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by QB93Z

We have been in Orlando for this week and having lots of fun at the attractions and at the water parks.

Some of my favorite things are ZR-1's, Monorail trains, and photography.....Jim

You need to add a monorail to the Lionel layout! -- Bob

[QB93Z]

Well the Florida ZR-1 Road Trip is almost over.

We left Orlando on Sunday and stopped in Savanah, GA. Here is a neat picture of the Z down near River Street:


Savanah is a beautiful city. Here we are at Bonaventure Cementary.


After Savanah, we stopped in Florence to have dinner with our ZR-1 friends Paul (Paul from SC) and his wife Ann. We had a nice time swapping ZR-1 stories.

Toady we visited Raliegh, NC and were very impressed with the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Tomorrow we will drive to Staunton, VA to visit Lyndi's sister, and then home to Westminster.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Carlisle.

Jim

[We Gone]

Been following your trip, Nice pics thanks for posting and congrats on a great time in your ZR-1.

[WARP TEN]

Looked like a great trip. I agree Savannah is a great city. We even looked at moving there after a trip a few years ago but I got vetoed. Oh well, maybe someday... --Bob