In Europe, where the terms "football" and "rail travel" have different connotations than they do here, rail travelers to distant football games might opt to
hop the "football special."
This was a train specially set aside for fans of the road team. And, if the game was lousy, getting there really would be half the fun. Football specials could be parties on wheels (but not for the people stuck cleaning them afterward).
The Niners' debut season in Santa Clara figures to be competitive. And that's good. Because you won't have the opportunity to drown your sorrows on the long ride back to San Joaquin County following a dreary loss.
The very first item on the FAQ section -- perhaps this is the most frequently asked of the frequently asked questions -- is "Is alcohol allowed on the train?"
It is not.
