This Valentine's Day, we're sharing the story of Armand Soliz, who met his wife of three years on the Coast Starlight!
Armand was returning to Portland, Oregon after visiting his mother in Bakersfield, California, a trip he took several times a year, going from Bakersfield to Sacramento via the San Joaquin line, then the Coast Starlight from Sacramento to Portland. He boarded the Coast Starlight around midnight, and the Conductor directed him to a specific seat, an aisle seat five rows from the front of the coach. As he approached his spot, he saw a sight that will be forever etched in his heart, beautifully flowing blonde hair, cascading down on to a pink hooded sweatshirt. The gal with this lovely hair was asleep, seating directly across the aisle from him, so he settled in for the overnight trip.