Where'd the 'Big Announcement' thread go?

[Devil's Advocate]

If a thread is merged into another thread, alas there is nothing that can be done that would help anyone to find it.

Maybe rather than merge the threads simply lock one and point it to the other thread?

Just reading the quoted post... I hadn't realized that moderators moved and renamed threads randomly... I thought it was for a specific reason each time. Silly me.

I hadn't realized you were still reading my posts.

 

[Ryan]

It's obvious from that picture that the big announcement is Solari boards to be reinstalled in all stations.

(or it could just be the AGR spring promotion)

 

[MiRider]

It's obvious from that picture that the big announcement is Solari boards to be reinstalled in all stations.
(or it could just be the AGR spring promotion)

Oooohh, those boards would be awesome to see again... especially when they're jacked up.

How about unveiling a new, more modern, engaging, and efficient amtrak.com in conjunction with the spring AGR promo.

Maybe, Amtrak & AGR combined on one site - one login and that's it.

Maybe they've updated it to allow paid and AGR reservations all on the same ticket.

Maybe you can finally book AGR sleeper accommodations online.

Hopefully, there's an updated, with all cities, AGR zone map somewhere.

Hey, I'm just getting in the spirit of their little guessing game.

 

[Anderson]

My best guess, at this point, is another "shake the hat" type promotion, possibly through Facebook.

 

[MiRider]

My best guess, at this point, is another "shake the hat" type promotion, possibly through Facebook.

I don't think so only because of the pic accompanying the second clue.

Looks like a lot of 'connect with us' icons and Facebook is one of them.

Also 'rewards' something at the bottom of the pic.

Could be a new app too, one that includes android.

 

[afigg]

It's obvious from that picture that the big announcement is Solari boards to be reinstalled in all stations.
(or it could just be the AGR spring promotion)

The return of the Solari boards has a probability of zero. If we are going to suggest possible announcements that are NOT going to happen on Monday, my entry is:

"In a move that surprised many on Capitol Hill, Amtrak and Congressman Mica issued a joint statement that Congressman Mica was resigning from Congress and will be taking a position at Amtrak in charge of the Food & Beverage department".

No, it is going to be a mundane AGR promotion announcement. Or a website upgrade. <yawn>

 

[The Davy Crockett]

It's obvious from that picture that the big announcement is Solari boards to be reinstalled in all stations.
(or it could just be the AGR spring promotion)

Or maybe, in the name of revenue enhancement, the Solari boards will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. :huh: Or the SWC will be rerouted. :huh: Or the SWC will stay going through Raton Pass, as a deal has been reached. :huh:

Or it could just be the AGR spring promotion.

 

[Bob Dylan]

See my Post re AGR Insider Posting on AGR/ Flyer Talk: "Double Days Come to Amtrak!" to be Announced on the AGR Web Site on Monday 3/18!!! ^_^

 

[Ryan]

I would, but I can't find the thread!

 

[the_traveler]

In his old age, Jim forgot to post it or to hit the "Enter" key! :giggle:

 

[the_traveler]

Jim did post in the merged thread in the AGR forum. It is Double AGR Points!

 

[MiRider]

See my Post re AGR Insider Posting on AGR/ Flyer Talk: "Double Days Come to Amtrak!" to be Announced on the AGR Web Site on Monday 3/18!!! ^_^

I have no doubt that Double Days are coming - yay.

Pray tell, what's with the big surprise, clues, and 'it's interactive'?

Double Days are great but not a 'big surprise', jmo.

 

[Ryan]

Welcome to Amtrak marketing.

I'm half convinced the marketing folks do this on purpose, just to see the crazy stuff that foamers come up with.

 

[Anthony]

Welcome to Amtrak marketing.
I'm half convinced the marketing folks do this on purpose, just to see the crazy stuff that foamers come up with.

I wouldn't give them that much credit! :giggle:

 

[Big Iron]

It's obvious from that picture that the big announcement is Solari boards to be reinstalled in all stations.
(or it could just be the AGR spring promotion)

The return of the Solari boards has a probability of zero. If we are going to suggest possible announcements that are NOT going to happen on Monday, my entry is:

"In a move that surprised many on Capitol Hill, Amtrak and Congressman Mica issued a joint statement that Congressman Mica was resigning from Congress and will be taking a position at Amtrak in charge of the Food & Beverage department".

No, it is going to be a mundane AGR promotion announcement. Or a website upgrade. <yawn>

Bread and Water for EVERYONE!!!

 

[jebr]

Lay-flat business class seating on all long distance trains?

I'll keep dreaming...

 

[the_traveler]

It's obvious from that picture that the big announcement is Solari boards to be reinstalled in all stations.
(or it could just be the AGR spring promotion)

The return of the Solari boards has a probability of zero. If we are going to suggest possible announcements that are NOT going to happen on Monday, my entry is:

"In a move that surprised many on Capitol Hill, Amtrak and Congressman Mica issued a joint statement that Congressman Mica was resigning from Congress and will be taking a position at Amtrak in charge of the Food & Beverage department".

No, it is going to be a mundane AGR promotion announcement. Or a website upgrade. <yawn>

Bread and Water for EVERYONE!!!

Bread and water together make BEER! I'll drink to that! (hic)

 

[D.P. Roberts]

Hopefully, there's an updated, with all cities, AGR zone map somewhere.

Noooo! They can't change the AGR map! I've been saving up my AGR points for a trip on the Three Rivers!

 

[AlanB]

If a thread is merged into another thread, alas there is nothing that can be done that would help anyone to find it.

Maybe rather than merge the threads simply lock one and point it to the other thread?

And many times we do exactly that. But there are times & circumstances where the better choice is to merge.

 

[Anderson]

See my Post re AGR Insider Posting on AGR/ Flyer Talk: "Double Days Come to Amtrak!" to be Announced on the AGR Web Site on Monday 3/18!!! ^_^

Well, it looks like I'll be getting...*scribbles*

3206 points for one leg

945 points for a second leg

4886 points for the third [set of] legs

9037 points for my "circle trip" at a minimum, since my points-per-dollar margin just jumped from 5 per dollar to 7 per dollar (2 baseline, 1 status, 2 bonus, 2 AGR card). Once I throw in any points-running in either DC, Chicago, or Southern CA, I'm probably going to end up somewhere north of 10,000 for the trip once the dust settles. Sadly, only about 2800 or so of those will be TQPs...

 

[Devil's Advocate]

Welcome to Amtrak marketing. I'm half convinced the marketing folks do this on purpose, just to see the crazy stuff that foamers come up with.

That's probably what I would do if I were in that position. Operating a passenger railroad in the US involves lots of bureaucratic red tape, so any serious developments would likely leak out long before EIS during the planning and funding stages, but it's still amusing to see what folks come up with. How about a return to the 32,000 AGR points sign-up bonus? That would be pretty sweet and shouldn't require an act of congress.

 

[MiRider]

My best guess, at this point, is another "shake the hat" type promotion, possibly through Facebook.

Yeah, it's just me.... guessing again :giggle:

You may be right about that, especially with that last clue.

A prize or discount contest of some sort.

Maybe one where you click the solari style board and it reveals your prize or discount?

It could be a contest app for Facebook.

You have to be logged on to fb to use any apps so that would make administering the contest easy.

The only thing that stops me from thinking that's the 'big surprise' is the 'connect with us' icons - fb is one of them.

Wait. Let me say it.....

Maybe it will just be the boring, mundane, run of the mill AGR spring promo

That will be okay with me, I've got 3 LD trips between now and May.

I'm hoping for something fun though - I LOVED winning my 30 day rail pass. :wub:

 

[MiRider]

Yooooo Hoooooo..... I'm back! :giggle:

The big announcement is definitely something other than the Spring AGR Promo.

It will be revealed at 2pm EDT on Monday.

I know that a lot of you find this (and probably me too) boring but I'm sure someone is interested.

Here's my guess:

A new Amtrak site called 'All Aboard' that will take the place of the outdated looking and awkward Whistle Stop site.
An Amtrak social media site that will allow Amtrak fans a place to share photos and trip blogs/reports.
The clue says 'About All Aboard' 'Terms of Use' 'Welcome Aboard' etc.

I can't figure out what 'Sun Train' means and there are categories for 'Cross Country' and 'Short Trips' too.

Today's clue is the same as yesterday's clue.

The pic was posted (on purpose) upside down on Facebook.

Here it is rotated along with Saturday's clue:

Playing our #AllAboard Game?

Today’s clue is it’s user generated!

Keep the guesses coming, we've seen some great ones.

.

 

[Acela150]

Looks like a new Amtrak.com to me.

 

[MiRider]

There were more clues on Pinterest - I just happened to be on it tonight.

Here are three that weren't posted on Facebook.

We know that this is Boardman.

Playing our #AllAboard Game?

Guess who makes a guest appearance at our big surprise on Monday!

Repin to play with friends

And here's another...

I know that this is the Liberty Bell but this clue has me stumped.

I don't know what kind of piece of Americana the surprise could possibly be.

The next #AllAboard game clue is...

the surprise is also a piece of Americana!

It looks like this is a preview of 'The Big Surprise'.

Our big surprise will be revealed tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST.

Last chance to make your guess! #AllAboard