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  1. B&Ofan

    Ohio finally starts the process for new Amtrak service

    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.
  2. B&Ofan

    Michigan North-South Rail Passenger Project

    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...
  3. B&Ofan

    Michigan North-South Rail Passenger Project

    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...
  4. B&Ofan

    Capitol Limited discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

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

    Northeast Regional discussion 2022-2024 H1

    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.
  6. B&Ofan

    Northeast Regional discussion 2022-2024 H1

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

    Amtrak delays 2023 H2 - 2024

    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...
  8. B&Ofan

    Most scenic route from east to west

    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...
  9. B&Ofan

    Amtrak Solar Eclipse viewing April 8 2024

    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...
  10. B&Ofan

    Capitol Limited discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    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...
  11. B&Ofan

    Amtrak Solar Eclipse viewing April 8 2024

    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.
  12. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    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.
  13. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    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...
  14. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    I was afraid of that. Thanks.
  15. B&Ofan

    Lake Shore Limited discussion

    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...
  16. B&Ofan

    BiPAP in sleeper and coach?

    I have used my CPAP machine many times on long distance sleeper travel on most long distance trans. I can attest that it has not been a problem. Generally there are only rare times that the hotel power to the train is cut.<ost of them can be anticipated. If the train is being separated, if...
  17. B&Ofan

    Troubles on 166 to Boston 6/4/23

    That tracks with what happened. We did crawl from NWK to NYP (except in the tunnel) and I suspect that was the reason. I do understand it was a difficult situation and I'm sure everyone did there best. Thanks for the great info, it is nice to know what was going on behind the scenes!
  18. B&Ofan

    Troubles on 166 to Boston 6/4/23

    I was on 166 to Boston last night. At Metropark the train was right on time. At New York City there was an issue with our engine which delayed us for about an hour while we swapped out our engine. It seems like a long time but I can understand it as dealing with it with no notice things can...
  19. B&Ofan

    Question about New Brunswick, NJ station

    Sorry for the confusion I did mean New Brunswick NJ
  20. B&Ofan

    Question about New Brunswick, NJ station

    Thanks! That's what I though, but wanted to confirm.
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