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  1. TinCan782

    Catching the Sunset Limited from the Coast Starlight

    You used a good resource in your research on arrivals and departures. You can however, get connection status history in a single report...
  2. TinCan782

    Catching the Sunset Limited from the Coast Starlight

    Recent discussion... https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/questions-about-train-11-coast-starlight-to-train-2-sunset-limited-connection.86300/
  3. TinCan782

    Japan’s railway manners

    While the posters are in Japanese, the message is clear. Very creative. (the article is in English) "Japan’s railway manners posters offer reminders on correct behavior with a light touch, along with charmingly playful designs." https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02256/
  4. TinCan782

    Metrolink (Los Angeles) outage in December 2023

    If the River Subdivision (which includes LAUPT) is out of service, Amtrak won't be able to access their 8th Street Yards (south of LAUPT) which is where servicing and "turning" of trains takes place. The River Sub includes both the East and West Bank lines from CP Taylor to Soto. From...
  5. TinCan782

    Coast Starlight discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    1131 is the second sleeper from the diner, it is not the dorm. It is a standard sleeper but is not necessarily oriented the same way as the 1130.
  6. TinCan782

    Coast Starlight discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    50/50 as to how they are oriented.
  7. TinCan782

    Metrolink (Los Angeles) outage in December 2023

    Indeed, that is the holiday travel period but, keep in mind Metrolink is a commuter rail service. The period between the holidays is pretty light ridership for commuters (I've witnessed that) so, it is probably the best time FOR THEM to do this (and the heck with everyone else).
  8. TinCan782

    Metrolink (Los Angeles) outage in December 2023

    "Metrolink trains will be out of service for four days starting on Tuesday, December 26 through Friday, December 29." This will affect ALL trains at LA Union Station, including Amtrak. Metrolink dispatches/maintains the tracks at LA Union Station so this will affect ALL trains at LA Union...
  9. TinCan782

    Questions about Train 11 (Coast Starlight) to Train 2 (Sunset Limited) connection

    One time I was inbound on the Starlight #11, they took the connecting Sunset Limited passengers (those with a guaranteed reservation) off in Santa Barbara and bused them to Palm Springs to connect with #2. With two seperate tickets for each segment, I don't know how/if that bus would work for...
  10. TinCan782

    Long daytime versus overnight?

    In your example, the time of departure and arrival is more of a concern to me than the duration. Given a choice I would probably lean toward a daylight journey. For that length of trip I would, at the least, book a roomette - daytime or night. We've done LAX to EMY and reverse (day), LAX to WMJ...
  11. TinCan782

    Amtrak announces Simplified Fares coming soon

    Changes build on earlier improvements to Amtrak’s fare structure https://media.amtrak.com/2023/10/amtrak-announces-simplified-fares-coming-soon/
  12. TinCan782

    AGR FNBO Credit Card discussion 2023 H2 -2024

    I don't use Google Pay. I haven't set up any subscriptions recently either (and not Google AFAIK). Those are still in the "pending" category. I'll just keep checking my account. EDIT Update: Just found this (thanks to Google). I do use autofill on Chrome. Pending transactions When you use a...
  13. TinCan782

    AGR FNBO Credit Card discussion 2023 H2 -2024

    Just noticed this on my card this morning... Now Google is getting in the act!
  14. TinCan782

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    Hey @drdumont , NW6A here!
  15. TinCan782

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    Being able to transmit is a whole different ball of wax, expecially regulatory.
  16. TinCan782

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    Most scanners, including inexpensive scanners will receive both AM and FM modulation - it is set based on the frequency programmed. Look at the frequency coverage (and modulation) for the BC-125AT here: https://uniden.com/products/bc125at
  17. TinCan782

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    Most scanners will automatically set the mode of modulation (AM, FM, etc.) based on the frequency programmed. Any modulation may be used on any frequency if desired (and allowed). The inexpensive Uniden BC-125AT will receive both AM and FM. AM is automatically set when listening to aircraft...
  18. TinCan782

    Amtrak Alerts and Notices

    Meanwhile, Southern California's Metrolink alerts/status updates continue to appear on X.
  19. TinCan782

    AGR FNBO Credit Card discussion 2023 H2 -2024

    I"ve seen that, not just with FNBO. I believe they are "test" charges for a possible later charge. Just what I "think"!
  20. TinCan782

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    Agreed. A scanner will provide much more info (entertainment) than a "scanner" app.
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