It's free, but you have to watch a video ad first, and it only shows the past hour of activity.Railstream has a free cam in Atlanta at the Howell Y. If on time 19 hits it about 9:15.
It's free, but you have to watch a video ad first, and it only shows the past hour of activity.Railstream has a free cam in Atlanta at the Howell Y. If on time 19 hits it about 9:15.
I can't speak for the link you provided but the link here works fine and is free. The video windows do mention Virtual Railfan but the railcam can be viewed in real time and in full screen if you want to focus on one view or the other. Maybe the Thomasville CVB has a deal with Virtual Railfan. Regardless of why or how, the link works to view the railcam.Thomasville is Virtual Railfans members only.
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No dining car back as of last weekend and I don't think June 9 will be the case either, but I have heard of summer as a rumor on this board.I’ll be on the Crescent this June 9th. Does the train have its dining car back? Anything I should know about dining (or anything else) on the crescent?
I’m alighting at Gainesville GA. With a little research, it seems to be an average (crappy) car dependent town, but has anyone had luck with food (preferably cafes) within walking distance of the station? I will have a few hours to kill before my ride gets me.
I don't think anything will happen before June. But of course we'll see whenever it happens.No dining car back as of last weekend and I don't think June 9 will be the case either, but I have heard of summer as a rumor on this board.
I have two segments on the Crescent in late June and 1 July. I assume summer for Crescent dinner is 2 July.I don't think anything will happen before June. But of course we'll see whenever it happens.
You'll likely get Flex+ as is now being served on the LSL in a real Diner by then. At least that appears to be likely at present. But with these things you never know until the proverbial fat lady sings.I have two segments on the Crescent in late June and 1 July. I assume summer for Crescent dinner is 2 July.
I'll take that over having to stay in a private room. That is a nice option for some but I do like to sit in the dinner and talk to a stranger.You'll likely get Flex+ as is now being served on the LSL in a real Diner by then. At least that appears to be likely at present. But with these things you never know until the proverbial fat lady sings.
Yes, I go to the Diner for at least one or two meals specially if it is not so crowded or the LSA is not deranged enough to stuff 4 people in a table leaving the other 9 tables unoccupied.I'll take that over having to stay in a private room. That is a nice option for some but I do like to sit in the dinner and talk to a stranger.
I'll take 4 to a table just to have a conversation actually. I can eat plenty of meals with just my wife. Travel is special enough to treat it special.Yes, I go to the Diner for at least one or two meals specially if it is not so crowded or the LSA is not deranged enough to stuff 4 people in a table leaving the other 9 tables unoccupied.
I agree. I prefer others at the table. I have met some exceptional people from all over the world. And some interesting conversations. Even sat with a celeb or two over the years. Same with sharing a table in the lounge car. To me that is one of the perks travel by train. People rarely talk on an airplane.I'll take 4 to a table just to have a conversation actually. I can eat plenty of meals with just my wife. Travel is special enough to treat it special.
I regret I can only like this once time. There needs to be a Super-Duper Like.I agree. I prefer others at the table. I have met some exceptional people from all over the world. And some interesting conversations. Even sat with a celeb or two over the years. Same with sharing a table in the lounge car. To me that is one of the perks travel by train. People rarely talk on an airplane.
https://railforless.us/So my daughter has finally talked me into getting on plane to NJ in August and I’m terrified but was thinking maybe take Crescent back home to NO in a sleeper- why is it over 1100 dollars. Ridiculous and with Flex, old trains- what’s the deal with that- Crazy!!! also what is the price tracker site for deals on Amtrak.Thanks in advance. When the food was good- I didn’t mind but for food that taste like it’s out the 7-11 store!!!!
Always book with Amtrak directly.Railsforless.us is hard to navigate or I’m just a simpleton lol
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Very prescient. Any thoughts on lottery numbers or upcoming sporting events. Also willing to listen to your thoughts on the stock market.I don't think anything will happen before June. But of course we'll see whenever it happens.
I would think July-August-September would be the last quarter but regardless your thoughts make sense that they have to plan for quarterly expenses and funds from the government.June is the beginning of the last financial quarter. Amtrak gets the federal support disbursed to it on a quarterly basis AFAIR after it has met all the documentation and reporting requirements placed on it by the various acts under which the funding is appropriated. So quite often new cost items are added on quarter boundaries. So it was just a wild guess based on simple minded thought process. I had just made the simple assumption that the funding for it is from the new disbursal and not from a previous quarter, like for instance the second TCMC service was.
I am of course glad a diner is back on trains 19/20–the CRESCENT from June 1. Even with Flex food this is good news! And of course it should be open to coach riders.According to trains.com the dining car will be back on 19/20 beginning 6/1/2024. It will be flex meals. The article really is honest with Amtrak. I was surprised to read half of the lounge car is blocked off for crew usage. I seem to remember reading the same reports here awhile back. Here is the article:
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...3ynqC__NoHF-Icd40mZvFauC6K79r7VGcCKyUkubAc1M8
I'm on the Crescent from NOL to NYP on June 28. So having a diner is at least a lot better than eating my flex meals out of a bag in my roomette. And the presentation sounds like a nice improvement. Actually, if they would just serve a decent pre dinner salad with the plated flex meal it wouldn't be that bad. Especially if they let us use the diner in between meal periods as a sleeper lounge as was originally advertised. I'm also on the Lakeshore June 17 as I begin my trip so similar thoughts there. The SW Chief and Sunset Limited are the other trains on this cross country vacation with a few nights in LA and a few in New Orleans sprinkled in. Looking forward to the full service trains.There is one room left on the Crescent for 26 May. What is the over/under on my bid up being accepted?
I have a few lounge passes that are not being used in my area of the country so either way we are raiding the snacks at the lounge on arrival.
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