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http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/13/national...l/13amtrak.html New York Times October 13, 2005 Amtrak Breakup Advances By MATTHEW L. WALD WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 - The Amtrak board has approved an essential step in the Bush administration plan to break up the railroad, voting to carve out the...

It's not so much the switches themselves as the turnout. It is a tight crossover between the two mains, and therefore only 10 mph. I can only suspect that there was some sort of signal malfunction in order for it to happen twice in two years, and for it to be at such a high speed. Had the...

Yes it has. I get so busy, and then I forget about coming back...until something spurs my mind.

You DO know that "on time" means on the day you were scheduled to arrive, right? :lol:

Unfortunately, it sounds as if the NTSB is suspecting that the engineer didn't respond to his signals. Suggesting that he took a 10 mph crossover at 69. :(

By the way....that's my train...I work it from CHI to KCY. The LAX crews are wonderful. Hope you have a great trip.

Whadya mean? We're always on time into Chicago! :lol: :P

Speaking of... In the last couple weeks of my training, I've moved some Horizon cars around, apparently for Ocean's 12 from what I've been told. I haven't seen any film crews as of yet, but apparently it's all in getting ready for them.

I didn't get to see the special...I had been told it was at 8:00 (CT) but apparently it was at 7:00. Can anyone give me a brief summary?

Yes, this would eliminate the need for double spots as far as passenger cars go. That is how we normally operate anyway...even the CZ is a bit longer than most of it's platforms, but we rarely need a double spot because it is planned out. However, what can cause the need for a double spot is...

Yeah, it's just like the farmer who got sued because he set up a booby trap that shot the robber that broke into his house. Apparently it's illegal to not let someone into your house, even if they aren't welcome.

Not surprised...just frustrated.

Oh...sorry Bill! I didn't realize you were joking. And I also didn't mean to have a sarcastic tone about it either. Hope you have a great time! Allen

Ditto everything above...and I have to add that not only do you get more leg room, but the seats are also much wider than the bus. You should enjoy the trip. I'd be interested to hear your comments afterwards.

Of course pictures are still allowed on the train. We'll just be keeping a close eye on the pictures being taken, and on who's taking the pictures.

Yes, I saw this as well. It is kind of ridiculous. However, apparently (as I hear at work) this is a common problem on the NEC. I personally haven't heard of it previously, but I guess it happens more often than seems likely.

Yes, I do believe that 60 Minutes is doing a special. We discussed it at work today. Or, it's at least CBS, one way or the other. We all agreed that it probably will not sound good for Amtrak.

Allen-- Yes, it does sound to me like there's a little fishy business going on there. You should have always gotten a receipt, and the fare shouldn't have been any different, either way, cash or credit. However, since you weren't in any danger of being in trouble, sounds like you got a deal...

Hey guys-- Yes, you're all right... A.C. does stand for all those things, and yes, the context I meant it in was Assistant Conductor. I got hired out of Chicago (sweet) Zone 8, which means CHI-KCY on 3/4, CHI-STL on all 3 trains (there will be two more added in the fall), and CHI-CDL every...

Hey all, Just wanted to say hello, and that I am back again. Sorry I go for such long periods without checking in. Just wanted to let you all know that I did indeed work last summer as a seasonal train attendant again, here in Chicago. Then, this December, I graduated. I am now getting...