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The talk of a NYP to TOL train is quite interesting. Having traveled to Toledo many times to visit my parents, I am always impressed by the amount of passengers there considering the odd hours of service.

I hate to say this but I'll believe it when I see it. A couple of years back there was talk about a Detroit / Ann Arbor/ Toledo/ Detroit Airport train. (T-Train) I think the upgrades to track 3 in Toledo were for this project, however now it has gone completely silent. Don't get me wrong, it...

I am wondering how the connection in Ann Arbor from The Ann Arbor RR to the ex NYC line. I have lived there and they do not meet at grade. I kinda of remember a sharp steep curve providing a connection a long time ago, but current maps do not show it. Even if it did exist it would involve...

That may be because the LSL always has 3 sleepers where the Cap might only have 1.

I did see that it was running again and noticed the unusually long layover at NYP. It was a long layover before (over an hour) but this seems a little ridiculous. It is almost as if they just made it the first train out to Boston in the morning. The southbound train doesn't do that.

Does anyone have an idea when (or if) 65/66/67 will return to Boston? Also any chance that sleepers will return? Thanks

I went through the Metro North delay last night on train 176, I knew it was coming as before we left NYP I saw everything coming from Boston was delayed due to the issue. What made things worse is I believe where the wire came down there were already 2 of the 4 tracks out of service due to track...

I would have to say the Zephyr west of Denver is the best scenery. Other notable routes I have ridden (in no order) Capitol limited through West Virginia, Northeast corridor coastal running between New Haven and Boston, The southern portion of the Coast starlight. and the Cascades just north...

Thanks for reminding me, I meed to get glasses soon. I am looking forward to my trip. I am taking the LSL to Toledo. I am arriving several days before to visit my mom. I had to stay an extra day as even though I booked quite early the train coming home only had a Bedroom available. The next day...

This has given me an idea! for a new train (so it is unlikely to happen but one I would totally use) Run a new NYP to CHI train Via the Pennsylvanian rout but run it approximately 12 hours off the Capitol schedule. Tat would give a lot of busy station en-route service at a reasonable time...

Do yourself a favor. 99.9% isn't good enough. Impressive but forgettable, You really need to go for totality. I promise you you won't regret it.

I find it interesting the NY section as as many sleepers as coaches. It was that way both times I rode that train in the last couple of months.

I was just on 48/448 from Toledo to Boston. It was substantially cheaper to change rooms in Albany as I was in room H on the Boston section. Also in Worcester they are building a new platform that will allow 2 trains at the station at one time.About 1/2 the platform is complete and the other...

I was afraid of that. Thanks.

I remember I used to be able to be able to book the LSL from Boston west via NYP which gave you sometime in the city during your trip. However they have closed that loophole at least on the web reservation system. My question is I would like to take my bicycle on the LSL and the Boston section...