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Certainly the largest wooden plane but it becomes somewhat a game of semantics when comparing with more recent models. What measurement should be used - wingspan, number of engines, takeoff weight, carrying capacity, length? Aircraft ranging from the 747 Dreamlifter (and the ugly Airbus version)...

Support for NW Florida service is increasing on the local level. Walton County has joined others in the request: https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/local/2024/12/11/walton-county-signs-letter-of-support-for-passenger-rail-service/76903375007/?utm_source=nnwf-home&utm_content=daily briefing...

Since Tier 4 emissions are exclusively an American thing, any mention of that spec is strictly virtue signalling to the current "pro-green" government and the media. Don't forget that the dated F40s are entering yet another rebuild to extend their lives and the GE's (now restricted to corridor...

I believe that's the long-term plan, however there is a properly-aligned connecting track between the CPKC tunnel track on the Michigan side and the track to Amtrak's existing Detroit station. (There's a map in the earlier discussion thread covering the document @Burns651 has referenced above.)...

That's the plan. My understanding (subject to more recent information) is that the connection will be by the Essex Terminal Railway, which runs through the old Ford plant yard, and CN will not be involved. It is a much shorter route, making @jis observation of "efficient" the objective. A...

Another of your usual top trip reports MM! Always a good read.

We need a new thread for Favorite US Grocery Stores.;) Meijer is our go-to in Michigan and Ohio as well. Found Kroger has really dropped off in recent years. Also big fans of Publix in Florida - helped by the fact that there is one within the complex we winter in and, although a smaller store...

The Alstom Coradia hydrogen set that was testing on the regional route in Quebec was sent back and they are now all diesel again. There was a lot of coverage (and hype) when it arrived and the test commenced, but little more than a footnote about the conclusion.

That report is not new but is being aired to a wider audience.

This would also be a good compromise for us tea drinkers, rather than a stale tea bag with a cup of lukewarm water. There are a lot of good teas for that system.

Sounds like my son when we travel together. I don't think he's seen a hotel breakfast since adulthood.

I believe separate Request For Proposals for both locomotives and rolling stock have been issued. Speculation among interested parties is all over the place, with the suggestions that cars will continue to be single-level and Siemens is not the likely front-runner for locomotives, with a proven...

As @railiner has pointed out, the Hyatt is probably the most convenient to the station, and there are actually two Hyatt properties there. One is the full service described and then there is a mid-level property in the Hyatt family. The two cautionary notes for either are not being particularly...

In the same week Amtrak has announced funding for shunt devices to be installed on their Midwest trains to satisfy CN, VIA is taking a different approach...

I remember the yellow caution tape above the doorway on at least one of them in the PPC days.

In fairness though, it's not limited to Amtrak. There are literally hundreds of pages of reviews and similar complaints about most airlines. People pay big bucks for Business/First Class only to experience food and beverage shortfalls, both on the part of the airline and staff making up their...

I'm on the reverse flight next week and will send you a PM, rather than tie up space here. I'd be interested to hear what you thought of crossing the Atlantic in such a small plane, service, etc.

I think that applies to a lot of people!

Great report, Phil. I assume you used the Air Canada flight from LHR to YHZ?

Without a recreational or business reason for making the trip, the train ride becomes the motivation. Senneterre is the more remote choice; Jonquiere is your basic medium-sized town complete with hotels, including some with major affiliations, and chain restaurants. The Senneterre leg used to go...