Recent content by Gratt

Nice! I am in Longview right now having taken the detour and spending the night while waiting for the bus to HOS. I wonder if I will get to see the dome before my bus leaves? :wub: If I do I will try to post pictures

Just booked my trip for 11/11 on the TE from AUS-LVW and a bus back the next morning to HOS. :) I am really looking forward to riding this rare mileage :wub: .

I honestly do not think vending machines would be a bad idea depending on where they go. I dont think vending machines could replace diners, that would be a mistake. But, if they replaced the snack bar on the lower level of the lounge car with a set of high end vending machines I would not mind.

So just to check is this going to be the Northbound Eagle on EVERY day between Oct 14th- Nov 22?

Oh wow, any suggestions on how the best way to pull this off coming from HOS? If I could somehow pull this off in one day (or a day and one late departure) I would def. consider it.

Thank you again for making this map. I love it. It is so interesting to see how many heritage RR come close to Amtrak in the NE. It is a little frustrating to see some are literately blocks away from an Amtrak station, but lack a direct connection. :angry: but such is life. It begs another...

Anyone know where we can get a spare Trillion to implement this :blink:

I did not see anything in the article that indicated that the Mormons were even remotely interested in blocking this project. This sounds like an attempt to create a headline more than real news.

On the subject of Amtrak in Wyoming I remember their was some talk of a corridor train between Denver and Cheyenne. Was that all in my head? :wacko:

Mr. Olshan I just wanted to thank you for writting an article on this subject. My wife and I are paid subscribers of the WSJ and we plan to be for a very long time. We are looking forward to reading your story.

This seems to be a joint project of MDOT and Amtrak from the Youtube page---- "Train conductor" Markus Shields gives college students and alumni from Michigan a tour around Chicago. Click on the link to save on Amtrak trips to and from Michigan: http://amtrk.us/vqcj Video sponsored in part...

Sadly, no. And to be honest as much as I find the Houston station to be an embarrassment it is adequate for 6 trains a week and the twice daily bus service it currently sees. In the future if the Houston area decides to start a commuter rail system, or by some miracle HSR comes to Texas, then...

I could easily see the Palmetto becoming the silver palm again, that would require extra diners, bag-dorms and sleepers.

Just wondering, how much time does Amtrak have to exercise some or all of the extra “option.” And has anyone heard any talk if they are planning to do so.

Agreed, I think such a premimum service would do nicely on the "out west" trains like the CZ and the SWC. The reason though I bet they picked the CONO and the LSL is that a shorter trip allows equpiment to be turned and used more often. It also makes it easier to keep food stocked and fresh on...