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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

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?" 😂

Travelled to Ely from home in an RV.

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.

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")

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. 🤬

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.

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

Piping hot pizza was waiting for me on the platform.

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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