Breakdown on 14 just past Klamath (6/5-6)

[texline]

We are dead stopped with a problem with a private car. Scanner traffic says air brake problem. HEP shut off a couple times during repair. Oh well, here is the view

 

[user 1215]

Could have been at a worse location.

 

[zepherdude]

Highway 97 is right up the hill and it will take you back to Klamath Falls. Lots of passing cars, maybe someone will stop. Its pretty remote, no place to eat. Union Pacific mainline and lots of trains come and go. Cool view!!!!

 

[tomfuller]

Keep your eyes open for Bald Eagles. They live on the cliff and fish in the Upper Klamath Lake. I hope you get moving soon.

 

[texline]

We seem to have a determined crew. They have fixed the issue. Rolling again.

 

[tomfuller]

Arrived CMO 10:22 and is expected in EUG about 1:15PM

 

[Bob Dylan]

Could have been at a worse location.

This!

 

[Lonestar648]

Bet the private car owner is getting a nice bill.

 

[CCC1007]

Bet the private car owner is getting a nice bill.

$2.10/ mile adds up fast...

 

[Thirdrail7]

Bet the private car owner is getting a nice bill.

$2.10/ mile adds up fast...

The mileage doesn't change if there is a delay but it would be interesting to see if there is a fee for mechanical delays linked to private cars. Perhaps Seaboard92 will chime in here.

 

[AmtrakLKL]

Bet the private car owner is getting a nice bill.

$2.10/ mile adds up fast...

It's now $2.75/mile. Additional cars in the same move are $2.10 per car, per mile. If your private car move necessitates additional power, add $4.25 per locomotive mile. Further, "Each passenger in excess of 20 per car and each attendant in excess of two per car will be charged the one-way adult regular rail fare between points of travel. The only discount applicable is half-fare for children between the ages 2 through 12."

Then you have switching fees, servicing fees, parking fees, minimum charges, administrative fees, etc. Cha-ching! Just need 5-10 private cars on every Amtrak train and we'll be well on our way to profitability.