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  1. Qapla

    Carbon footprint for various modes of transport

    Let's not forget motorcycles
  2. Qapla

    Carbon footprint for various modes of transport

    You might add - Uber/Lift using a Tesla
  3. Qapla

    Showed up at our local crossing this morning

    I will have to see if it is still parked in Waldo - if it is, maybe I will take some close-up photos
  4. Qapla

    California Zephyr discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Thanks - I wondered what happened when I looked at the map
  5. Qapla

    California Zephyr discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    As you can see, two #6 trains are right behind each other heading to Chicago ... of course, one is nearly a day late
  6. Qapla

    Showed up at our local crossing this morning

    Correct, this crossing is 6 miles south of the old Waldo Station (Still owned by Amtrak but closed) - and about 90 miles north of Deland and, like @jis said, on the wrong line. US301 does not go to Deland and that track more-or-less follows 301 to Plant City. The double track where they were...
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    Brightline Trains Florida discussion 2024 H1

    It's not that they aren't providing some commuter service and profiting from it - it is that their long-term goal is to be statewide and future expansion is going to Tampa, then Jacksonville. So, while they may "augment" with the commuter service they are providing, I would not expect them to...
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    Brightline Trains Florida discussion 2024 H1

    While some of those who live in south Florida might want more commuter service - we have to keep in mind that Brightline has in mind being a preferred connection to Florida's larger cities. Miami to Orlando is only he start. After Tampa they plan on adding Jacksonville ... I would think these...
  9. Qapla

    Capitol Limited or Pennsylvanian

    Sounds like the Pennsylvanian would be a better choice If possible, the other trains would include Silver (Either/Or/Both) Empire Service Maple Leaf Lake Shore Limited Blue Water California Zephyr Coast Starlight Empire Builder 28 (PDX to SPK) Empire Builder 8 (SPK to CHI) Capitol Limited...
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    Capitol Limited or Pennsylvanian

    Later this year I hope to take an extended train trip. On my return I will be heading from Pittsburgh back to Florida. The return to Florida will be on one of the Silvers. There are two Amtrak options to get from PGH to connect with the Silvers. One is the Capitol Limited to WAS - the other is...
  11. Qapla

    On Patrol Live has first car vs train incident on the show

    On tonight's episode of "On Patrol Live" they went to an accident in Toledo where a BNSF train hit a car. They were still investigating, but it appears the driver of the car was trying to cross the tracks at a dead-end road that does not even have a crossing. The driver said, "everyone does it"...
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    California Zephyr discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    I will be traveling between Chicago and Portland using the CZ in one direction and the EB in the other to get the opportunity to ride both trains
  13. Qapla

    California Zephyr discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    I guess I should have asked if EB or WB would provide better daytime views in September - November since that is the time period I am looking at Not sure of the exact timeframe ... trying for October
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    California Zephyr discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Which direction gives the best views on the Zephyr ... EB or WB?
  15. Qapla

    Why do long distance Amtrak trains travel at very low speeds?

    I'm sure if you were driving the Cabrillo Highway (1) and stopped 9 times at various minute markets along the way it would take much more than 7 hours to drive between those two places.
  16. Qapla

    The joys of driving

    I live in the country. Everywhere I go is a "drive in the country. I have lived here for most of my life. For many years I worked where I had to drive an hour and a half drive each way every day. Also, I used to deliver a free paper once a month for a number of years where I drove 1500+ miles in...
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    The joys of driving

    I have driven from small sports cars to semi-trucks and heavy equipment and have logged several million miles behind the wheel. Nothing I have ever driven compares to the relaxation I get riding on the train ... and I have only ridden in coach.
  18. Qapla

    Trapped on train at CUS?

    I don't rely on others to let me know when to get off the train. Since the girl had a cell phone, if she had simply just set an alarm so she wouldn't oversleep her stop, this whole matter could have been avoided. This should be basic thinking and would have precluded the need to call Mom or 911.
  19. Qapla

    Wasington DC auto show

    Nice! Back in the early 90's I got the opportunity to do some work in an office for a different kind of car parts store. It was a parts dealer for Studebakers . The man who owned the cars had about 50 or so fully restored dating back to the late 1800's when they made carriages and buckboards...
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