Parade magazine
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I just got through reading it myself. The only thing I'd quibble about is when he referred to SCA's as "Porters". Other than that, I would agree it was a great article.
I don't see what all the fuss is about calling the SCA's "Porters". The definition of the word Porter holds with it no derogatory connotation. It simply means a person whos profession is to transport things. If I worked onboard I will rather be called a porter than an "attendent" A person who transports sounds a lot better to me than a person who attends. Servants attend, Porters carry.
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My copy still isn't here, delivery of the morning paper is about an hour away.
My copy still isn't here, delivery of the morning paper is about an hour away.
supergrandmother
Train Attendant
Good article. I was glad to see it. I can't wait to take it in to work tomorrow. The closest Amtrak station is in Atlanta so people around here think I'm crazy for driving 3 hours to take the train. :huh: I just keep telling them it's not about getting there, it's about the trip.
Sue in KY
Service Attendant
HAH! Be glad you have only three hours to drive! Here in North Central Kentucky, our closest stations are that far but we have to board and/or detrain in the middle of the night at both of them. So for westbound trips, we drive a minimum 4½ hours to central Illinois!The closest Amtrak station is in Atlanta so people around here think I'm crazy for driving 3 hours to take the train. :huh: I just keep telling them it's not about getting there, it's about the trip.
(Most of Kentucky believes in highways and bridges ... LOTSA bridges!)
Awesome
Thanks for sharing! A great article. I also found the info about the excursion trains interesting.
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MattW
Conductor
I saw it too, a great article! Hopefully lots more people will read and turn to Amtrak.
MikeM
OBS Chief
Reserve your low bucket sleeper rooms now, publicity like that could really drive extra train travel!
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Tony
Guest
Just to note, the pic in the on-line article, is the front cover pic, from the printed Parade magazine.
njdon
Train Attendant
I agree that any positive publicity for Amtrak is a good thing. I don't see how the author could have missed the Empire Builder as one of the most scenic trains though.
RailFanLNK
Conductor
The author may have missed the EB because he hasn't taken the time to ride it yet! I was in Minneapolis/St. Paul this weekend and didn't get the chance to read the Sunday paper until today. I would have thrown it out but a buddy of mine at work asked, "Al, did you read the great article about Amtrak in the parade magazine?" I hadn't so I pulled it out this morning. Good piece! BTW, I checked out the Amtrak station in St. Paul this weekend. Didn't ride a train but was in the Cities for an orientation at the University of Minnesota where my fiancee' daughter is going to go to school.
I was in Minneapolis/St. Paul this weekend and didn't get the chance to read the Sunday paper until today. I would have thrown it out but a buddy of mine at work asked, "Al, did you read the great article about Amtrak in the parade magazine?" I hadn't so I pulled it out this morning. Good piece! BTW, I checked out the Amtrak station in St. Paul this weekend. Didn't ride a train but was in the Cities for an orientation at the University of Minnesota where my fiancee' daughter is going to go to school. - Status
