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  1. TrackWalker

    Why delays for the CA High Speed Rail?

    The ten miles laid in one day was a pre-planned record, not an average day. It must also be remembered there were already bridges built and a grade built to lay that track on. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracklaying_race_of_1869
  2. TrackWalker

    Retired Japan bullet train snack carts up for sale

    Those carts just brought back a long suppressed memory from High School. There was some job interest survey we all took back then. One question was, "Would you rather work with animals in a veterinary or sell oranges on a train?" 😂
  3. TrackWalker

    Ely, NV- Visiting Northern railway

    Travelled to Ely from home in an RV.
  4. TrackWalker

    Train Dispatcher Simulation

    Just ordered TD. Should be interesting. I will admit I spent years being an armchair dispatcher while waiting for trains. :rolleyes: TMDS Edit: 12 minutes later....well, that was quick. Already received & downloaded.
  5. TrackWalker

    Canadian Circle Trip: VIA and Amtrak

    Straight of Georgia/ Puget Sound? That is so 20th century. It is now the Salish Sea. (SAY-lish) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salish_Sea (Personally, I still prefer using the geological term for the area, "Georgia Depression")
  6. TrackWalker

    Solar panels between the rails

    It was a great idea 15 years ago when it first came our way. That is until it dumped through a crossing and yours truly with his one shovel had to clean up the mess. 🤬
  7. TrackWalker

    What time of year to travel cross country

    Do NOT take the Cascades the same day as boarding for the cruise. Go a day early and spent the night in Vancouver. Less chance of missing the boat.
  8. TrackWalker

    Food delivered to the train—ideas?

    If you haven't eaten it all by now, pictures would be nice. :)
  9. TrackWalker

    Food delivered to the train—ideas?

    Piping hot pizza was waiting for me on the platform.
  10. TrackWalker

    Food delivered to the train—ideas?

    Dominoes Pizza worked out great for me going westbound on the EB at Havre. I called about 2 hours ahead of the station to see if it was possible to get delivery to the train. I was told it was no problem. Best pizza ever. (406) 262-9300
  11. TrackWalker

    What should Amtrak change?

    Start afresh. Rebrand Amtrak and get a new logo. Give priority hiring of on-board staff to graduates with hospitality services training. Immediately begin sending present employees to a short training course every few years. (recertification?) Train everyone from conductors on down to customer...
  12. TrackWalker

    Glacier National Park by the Empire Builder

    That wasn't a trip. It was an adventure. Well done!
  13. TrackWalker

    New member normalees

    I'm going to say April 27, 1981. For general information- https://www.bnsf.com/retirees/index.page
  14. TrackWalker

    Northern Puget Sound by Rail, Bus and Boat

    Ah, yes. The San Juan's consisting of 172 islands depending on the tide.
  15. TrackWalker

    How to transfer at Chicago Union Station; traveling with firearm

    No. That is "No sooner." Remember, this is Amtrak which uses "government speak," not plain English. :cool:
  16. TrackWalker

    How to transfer at Chicago Union Station; traveling with firearm

    "No later than 24 hours" to me means between 0-24 hours before departure. Enjoy your trip and welcome to Amtrak Unlimited!
  17. TrackWalker

    Steel Rails Newsletter

    Methinks usage of the term "Limited" by Amtrak has taken on a new and foreboding meaning.
  18. TrackWalker

    Coach restrooms

    Those of us track workers that worked for a living in that "decent septic field" would take exception your comment.
  19. TrackWalker

    Coach restrooms

    As we found out cruise ships, too, are not immune from occasional issues with their vacuum system toilets.
  20. TrackWalker

    Freight derailments

    https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/erosion-near-train-tracks-west-of-gallup-draws-concern/
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