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| Approaching Nickel & Nickel Vineyards on the left and the Robert Mondavi Vineyard on the right. |
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| Approaching Beaulieu Vineyards on the left. |
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| The red sign ahead indicates you are now in Rutherford. |
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| Approaching Bella Oaks Lane. |
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| The Wine Train approaching Bella Oaks Lane as viewed from the ground. |
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| The Vista Dome car at Bella Oaks Lane. |
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| One of the best parts of the Wine Train is enjoying the view from the platform on the end of the train. |
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| Something we definitely do not have in New York, that I absolutely love seeing, PALM TREES!!! |
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| Now approaching Niebaum Lane. Route 29 and California Route 128 will now run concurrently. |
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| The trees and the vineyards, just beautiful! |
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| Now getting close to the caboose in Rutherford. |
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| Approaching a station in Rutherford. |
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| The caboose says "Next Time Take The Wine Train". I'm proud to say I've rode it 3 times, there's no better way to see Napa Valley! |
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| The north end of the Rutherford siding. |
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| Riding past more of Beaulieu Vineyards. |
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| Approaching the Grgich Hills Estate Winery which would be a stop for this train. |
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| Now arriving at the Grgich Hills Estate. |
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| The walkway to the platform at the Grgich Hills Estate. |
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Now stopped at Grgich Hills Estate where passengers who purchased a winery tour and lunch here will get off the train.
The train will stop again on the return trip to pick the passengers up and take them back to Napa.
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| Taking a break at Grgich Hills Estate. |
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| Interesting view of the train while stopped at Grgich Hills Estate. |
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| Now crossing the Bale Slough (creek ahead), and heading for Saint Helena. |
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