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  1. Saddleshoes

    Viewing a country across a border during a train ride

    The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway goes form Skagway AK (USA) to White Horse Yukon (Canada). Tourist landing fro the cruse ships can board the WP & YRR for a scenic trip up the mountains. The get to the top and actually travel into a 100 yards of Canada but cannot get off.
  2. Saddleshoes

    Famous people with Railroad roots

    Carl Sandburg: Poet, Author, Editor, 3 time Pulitzer Prize winner --Was born in a small house walking distance from the present day Gailsburg IL Station. His dad worked on the railroad. SOme of his writing is clearly influenced by his "railroad kid" life experience. Jimmie Rodgers: The...
  3. Saddleshoes

    Riding Amtrak for fun?

    Bingo!!!
  4. Saddleshoes

    Coscia, Koos, and Szabat confirmed for Amtrak Board

    I don't know anything about the political goings on within the Amtark board... But I have watched Chris Koos at a business level and a community service level for decades. He will be an outstanding addition to the board.
  5. Saddleshoes

    White Sulfur Springs, WV

    REPORTING BACK.... Well I am 2 months late in reporting back, as we took this trip 10-14 Oct. But here is are the bullet points. We elected not to leave from Chicago as Lafayette IN and Chicago are equidistant drives for us. AND the parking is free in a Lafayette County owned lot 2 blocks...
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    Solar panels between the rails

    Funny this item should come up today! I just saw this train yesterday passing though South Pekin IL at @ 20 mph. I did a google serach to learn that the solar panels provide power to the gondola "dump doors". The whole thing is tied into GPS to drop ballast on the track is the train moves by...
  7. Saddleshoes

    Accessible rooms

    I am a 6' 2" 70 year old man and travel the route you would use with some regularity. Lower bed question ---- I sleep just fine in both the upper and lower beds. However I believe the lower bed is only 16" to 18" above the floor. Each car has a handicapped room on the lower level. I have...
  8. Saddleshoes

    White Sulfur Springs, WV

    OK Guys! It's time to pick the collective Amtrak Unlimited brain again. Wife and I are taking the Cardinal from CHI to West Virgina in the fall. I am hoping to catch the trees changing color. We will spend two nights in the Greenbrier. I'm hoping some of my Amtrak Unlimited friends can...
  9. Saddleshoes

    Albuquerque Hotel— Shuttle to Amtrak Station?

    I just have to put in a plug for Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North. They are 5 miles north of the train station and have no shuttle service. --BUT-- They treated me and my family SO well, when we arrived in town with 2 sick kids. They went out of there way for us. --SO-- I tell everybody...
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    Amtrak Train Station Lafayette IN Long term parking?

    Thanks Patches!!!! I can do that.
  11. Saddleshoes

    Amtrak Train Station Lafayette IN Long term parking?

    Hi Folks My wife and I are looking into a trip on the Cardinal for this fall. Can anybody fill me in on long term parking at the Lafayette IN Amtrak Train Station? Thanks.
  12. Saddleshoes

    Amtrak vs spouse/partner

    My Wife loves train travel as much as me... ...as long as we get a bedroom.
  13. Saddleshoes

    Amtrak Solar Eclipse viewing April 8 2024

    I came to this item late but... Last time this happened Carbondale had a great little carnival/live music/festival during the eclipse just 100 yards from the train station. I am predicting they do it again. ---SO--- Arrive in Carbondale on the #391 at 1:45 PM. See the ellipse at its height...
  14. Saddleshoes

    Issues with Superliner roomette top bunk

    The car attendant can make that bed any way you want it. Just tell them in advance.
  15. Saddleshoes

    Food suggestions for coach passengers

    A can of Vienna Sausages, an Apple/Orange and a Moon Pie carried in an old sock is my idea of Coach Class Gourmet. IF I can bring an iced RC cola along it is perfect!!!
  16. Saddleshoes

    Galesburg Illinois- parking

    I don't think so. However, it is not a problem. I have always been able to find a good spot and I have been gone a week or more a many times.
  17. Saddleshoes

    Purchasing 2 adjoining bedrooms for themselves?

    My wife and I traveled to Albuquerque with my sister to visit our childhood home. We got adjoining bedrooms. By day we opened the door between the two rooms for extra space and visiting. At night we closed the door so my sister could have privacy. It worked out great. (Most of the time my...
  18. Saddleshoes

    Ideas for Amtrak to raise revenue

    I don't know about other places but... Chicago Union Station rents out the great hall for private events quite regularly. I assume revenue goes right into the Amtrak pot.
  19. Saddleshoes

    Lesser known Railroad Museums in small towns

    Galesburg IL (GBB) has a small RR museum devoted to the history of RR in the area. It is right next door to the Galesburg Station (GBB). www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org
  20. Saddleshoes

    Picturesque Small Town Stops on Amtrak Routes

    Did anybody suggest Springfield IL? Within an easy walk from the station is the world class Lincoln museum, the old state capital, a cool Frank Loyd Wright house to tour, the Lincoln Home National Park, lot of good eateries and lodging. Plus it is the state capital so all the government stuff...
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