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Sips and trips: All aboard the Vino Train
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Sep 16, 2016
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Sips and trips: All aboard the Vino Train
Vintage trains cars, wine, sunshine and sea. The Vino Train offers a "California" experience with a classic backdrop.
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Vintage trains cars, wine, sunshine and sea. The Vino Train offers a "California" experience with a classic backdrop.

For wine lovers looking for a pretty backdrop this weekend, why not a train car headed to Santa Barbara along the beautiful California coast? A vintage train, no less. 

For seven years, the Vino Train has ferried passengers from Union Station to Santa Barbara's wine country in classic, post-war style. The trip features two historic cars from the heyday of train travel.

Bill Hatrick is the brain behind the Vino Train. He shared its history with Take Two. 

Press the blue play button above to hear the full interview.