Does the train make stops in a cross country trip?

[Joel N. Weber II]

Seems odd that a town of 55 thousand people has no requirement for any decent public transport links to the outside world. I am going to put it on my "List of places to visit before I forget where I put my list of places to visit"...

The average American has an automobile, and doesn't see why they'd ever need anything else except maybe an occasional airplane ride to a rental car counter.

 

[RTOlson]

People are saying to rent a car to take a cab. It's worth mentioning again that Reno and Carson City are served by public transit -- the Regional Transportation Commission.

The RTC is tied in to Google Maps' transit function. Here's a sample trip from Reno Amtrak to the state capitol in Carson City. There is free wifi aboard this bus.

However, it has been mentioned that it appears timed for commuters -- two morning runs and three in the late afternoon/evening (it also doesn't run on weekends). If that schedule doesn't work, then by all means consider renting a car or hiring a cab.

 

[jackal]

Landing a plane also involves some interesting energy management problems: as you lose altitude, the plane wants to go faster, yet the typical plane ought to be somewhere around 65 MPH (plus or minus maybe 10 or 20 MPH) when it reaches the runway.

Maybe in your little Cessna, but a 737 touches down at about 175-180mph...

 

[tp49]

There is also a bus from Reno to Carson City. It's mainly a commuter run but could work depending and it's only $4. The schedule is here.

Sometimes I just like quoting myself...

There is a bus between Reno and Carson City run by the Washoe County RTC.

 

[tp49]

Landing a plane also involves some interesting energy management problems: as you lose altitude, the plane wants to go faster, yet the typical plane ought to be somewhere around 65 MPH (plus or minus maybe 10 or 20 MPH) when it reaches the runway.

Maybe in your little Cessna, but a 737 touches down at about 175-180mph...

Nope, a 737 generally rotates at 175-180 mph. It lands at 125-135 mph.

 

[jackal]

Landing a plane also involves some interesting energy management problems: as you lose altitude, the plane wants to go faster, yet the typical plane ought to be somewhere around 65 MPH (plus or minus maybe 10 or 20 MPH) when it reaches the runway.

Maybe in your little Cessna, but a 737 touches down at about 175-180mph...

Nope, a 737 generally rotates at 175-180 mph. It lands at 125-135 mph.

I was thinking 737-800 with 140,000 lbs, which has a Vref speed of 146 kias , and most pilots add 5-10 kias to that depending on load, wind, etc. 151 kts is 173 mph.

Granted, lighter loads are slower, and the 737 classics (300, 400, 500) have slower Vref speeds, and actual wheels-touching-down is going to be a slight bit slower than Vref, but I find it hard to believe that a large jet would land at 125 mph. 125 kts, maybe, but not 125 mph.

FWIW, a 747-400 with flaps 25 has a Vref of 188 kias. That's 216 mph.

 

[tp49]

I keep forgetting that aircraft use knots vs. straight MPH. My 737 checklists are for the 300 and 500 which hve landing speed at 135 kts. My 700 checklist ups it to 140 kts. FWIW I think variations in speed (beyond load and wind) are also noted based on the length of the runway. I fly B6 a lot and their tv map display mislead me since they have everything listed in mph not kts.

Not related to the flying discussion.

I drove to Carson City last year. For a city of 55,000 it's very spread out and the area where the State Capitol is is quite small. Though the casino kitty corner to the legislative building seemed appropriate.

 

[VentureForth]

When traveling from Boston MA to Carson City Nevada, does the train make stops at all?

Yes. You will need to change trains at least twice - once in Washington, DC and once in Chicago. There are 21 stops from Boston to Washington, DC; 25 stops from DC to Chicago; and 27 stops from Chicago to Reno. There is no train service to Carson City, however a bus will get you from Reno to the Capitol.

How many hours does it take?

The above example Leaves Boston at 9:45 PM on Day 1 and arrives in Reno at 9:36 AM on Day 5 (Total transit time of approximately 84 hours, if on schedule).

 

[AlanB]

Sometimes I just like quoting myself...

Can I quote you on that?

Oh wait, I just did. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[the_traveler]

When traveling from Boston MA to Carson City Nevada, does the train make stops at all?

Yes. You will need to change trains at least twice - once in Washington, DC and once in Chicago. There are 21 stops from Boston to Washington, DC; 25 stops from DC to Chicago; and 27 stops from Chicago to Reno. There is no train service to Carson City, however a bus will get you from Reno to the Capitol.

How many hours does it take?

The above example Leaves Boston at 9:45 PM on Day 1 and arrives in Reno at 9:36 AM on Day 5 (Total transit time of approximately 84 hours, if on schedule).

You could also leave from Boston directly to Chicago at 11:45 AM on the Lake Shore Limited - but you still have to change trains in Chicago.

 

[saxman]

Landing a plane also involves some interesting energy management problems: as you lose altitude, the plane wants to go faster, yet the typical plane ought to be somewhere around 65 MPH (plus or minus maybe 10 or 20 MPH) when it reaches the runway.

Maybe in your little Cessna, but a 737 touches down at about 175-180mph...

Nope, a 737 generally rotates at 175-180 mph. It lands at 125-135 mph.

I was thinking 737-800 with 140,000 lbs, which has a Vref speed of 146 kias , and most pilots add 5-10 kias to that depending on load, wind, etc. 151 kts is 173 mph.

Granted, lighter loads are slower, and the 737 classics (300, 400, 500) have slower Vref speeds, and actual wheels-touching-down is going to be a slight bit slower than Vref, but I find it hard to believe that a large jet would land at 125 mph. 125 kts, maybe, but not 125 mph.

FWIW, a 747-400 with flaps 25 has a Vref of 188 kias. That's 216 mph.

Just to clarify, the length of the runway is not used when determining approach speed. It's simply landing weight and flap configuration. A CRJ will approach the runway anywhere between 125 kts and about 140 kts. Of course thats airspeed. Depending on wind, that changes the actually ground speed at which the aircraft touches down.

 

[tp49]

I'll defer to the pilot above.

 

[D.P. Roberts]

Nope, a 737 generally rotates at 175-180 mph.

See, that's why I like traveling by train. I don't think any mode of transportation should rotate at all- they should just stay perfectly level, or I get all queasy...

 

[the_traveler]

Nope, a 737 generally rotates at 175-180 mph.

See, that's why I like traveling by train. I don't think any mode of transportation should rotate at all- they should just stay perfectly level, or I get all queasy...

You've never seen my driving then! :lol: