Dunno why it's so long, but when I went from Boston to Flagstaff (Lake Shore Limited followed by SW Chief), I found the six-hour stop convenient -- it allowed...
I would think the reason it is so long, is so that late trains can still make their connections in of chicago. Also Scheduling needs varry from train to train...
SOURCE: http://www.amtrak.com/press/atk20040603060.html 06/03/04 - 75 Years of Essential Empire Builder Service National Railroad Passenger Corporation 60...
From the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune (June 4, 2004): "The 75th anniversary of the Empire Builder, the historic railroad route between Chicago and Seattle...
I recently road the Sunset Limited from Houston to Orlando. I have to say I have never had such an unpleasant trip on Amtrak! And I am a big booster of the...
twhall102@...
Jun 7, 2004 2:10 am
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Hi Terry, Sorry to read about your bad experience with AMTRAK. It seems to be common these days! If you go to on-track-on-line.com and read my story of my...
As information, Amtrak's last remaining dome car, ex-Great Northern and ex-Empire Builder full length dome car "Mountain View" (Amtrak 10030) departed Los ...
Did you get the engine numbers on that train? ... From: <VerMontanan@...> To: <gngoat@yahoogroups.com>; <Southwest_Chief@yahoogroups.com>; ...
Texas Eagle
TexasEagle@...
Jun 8, 2004 1:03 am
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Got a call from Amtrak tonight adviseing me about damaged bridge and how it would affect my reservation for #14 on June 11. Acording to Amtrak there is slight...
... 10030) departed Los ... Chief, destined ... Empire ... Is the car Number 10030 or 10031? I just posted a picture of the SW Chief with 100031 Full Length...
In a message dated 6/8/2004 8:22:37 AM Central Standard Time, Southwest_Chief@yahoogroups.com writes: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 20:03:03 -0500 From:...
Thoe are some good shots. How did you hear about that site? I noticed a lot of areas missing. That's what happens when you only follow the Interstate. You...
I found out about the shots on a Santa Fe list. The gentleman who took the shots is from Denmark I believe and was here to just take photos of the Northern...
Evan, What SF list? Is it this one? http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/SantaFeRR/messages If not, please post it. Others here might be interested. Thanks,...
This from a MOKSRail member who rode in on a Michigan train that was delayed by the derailment. Interesting account of what occurred at the derailment site and...
... You know, I actually wondered what the car number. I thought it was the 10031, but the information I received (from Amtrak/BNSF) was that it was the...
Party to celebrate Heartland Flyer 2004-06-10 The Heartland Flyer will celebrate five years of service Monday with a party at Legacy Trail Park, just south of...
I suspect it will be Amtraks "Surfliner" equipment. Comfortable but not like Amtrak long distance coachs. Bob ... From: "VICTOR LASICA" <add392@...> To:...
Robert Nietzel
coaster7@...
Jun 14, 2004 7:29 am
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Gainesville, Tx. - More on the Heartland Flyer accident Note; Here is the report from the Gainesville Texas newspaper. The accident occured Sat. night. Link...
Well, I’m sure by now most of you are tired of all my posts about the 75th anniversary of the Empire Builder, and are glad that the date has come and gone so...
Great Story, Amtrak needs to do more of this. It is positive PR and probably silences the Inhofe's, Istooks, Grahams, and Bushes. Celebrations of success...
This is just a reminder that PRO will be having a public meeting in the Norman depot on Saturday Morning, June 19th, between 9:00am and 11:00am. Coffee and...
I traveled on the SW Chief in May. Three days after the total Amtrak smoking ban went into effect. All smoke stops are decided by the conductor. We had one...
Patrick, I don't think it would kill Amtrak, but it DOES kill everybody else. Tough it out, besides, its a good way to get you to stop and not have to spend ...
Robert Nietzel
coaster7@...
Jun 17, 2004 12:06 am
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PRESS RELEASE JUNE 14, 2004 RE: HEARTLAND FLYER 5th ANNIVERSARY FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: !!!ATTEND OUR MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETING SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH AT THE...
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