What is your favorite thing to do on the train. If you think of somehting to add, you can mention it.
I have a scanner now, but I really want a GPS unit, that would be kind of cool to see your location on the Map (since it only works in 1 Amfleet II Lounge).P40Power said:Someday I will have to get a scanner, I wanna listen in on whats going on "Behind the scenes" up in the cab and with the dispatcher and such.
That would be useful to see what is really going on when the train is stopped for out in the middle of nowhere and without the crew announcing whats going on!
My GPS worked great on my last trip (though it did not get a signal in a Superliner) and at one point down the corridor it read a speed of 126mph. It was also neat to see the speed fluxuate as we approached tunnels, stations, and what not.Viewliner said:I have a scanner now, but I really want a GPS unit, that would be kind of cool to see your location on the Map (since it only works in 1 Amfleet II Lounge).P40Power said:Someday I will have to get a scanner, I wanna listen in on whats going on "Behind the scenes" up in the cab and with the dispatcher and such.
That would be useful to see what is really going on when the train is stopped for out in the middle of nowhere and without the crew announcing whats going on!
By it, I meant the tracker in the lounge. I may have to put that on hold for now if I get a digital camera, but my trip isn't till December, so maybe I'll be able to get it in time for that trip.Amfleet said:My GPS worked great on my last trip (though it did not get a signal in a Superliner) and at one point down the corridor it read a speed of 126mph. It was also neat to see the speed fluxuate as we approached tunnels, stations, and what not.Viewliner said:I have a scanner now, but I really want a GPS unit, that would be kind of cool to see your location on the Map (since it only works in 1 Amfleet II Lounge).P40Power said:Someday I will have to get a scanner, I wanna listen in on whats going on "Behind the scenes" up in the cab and with the dispatcher and such.
That would be useful to see what is really going on when the train is stopped for out in the middle of nowhere and without the crew announcing whats going on!
This brings back memories of one of the coolest experiences of my life. Three years ago I was invited into a private car (the sierra hotel) and was allowed to ride for about 300 miles. It was too cool!carknocker51 said:I have to agree that watching as the train go'es into & out of tunnels & around curve's is fun from the back of the train...also sleeping rooms & meals!! B)
Though your just starting college and cash may be a bit short, try Radio Shack. The one in my mall had a display set up with three recievers ranging from $200-500. If that is a little to pricey, but you have access to a laptop, check this company out. I just purchased a reciever for my last trip from them and it worked great.jccollins said:Dining, reading, and looking out the windows are my favorite activities. I put keeping track of the train's speed though, this is fun on the shorter corridor routes like the San Joaquin but isn't really interesting on routes like the Starlight or Zephyr. I have been thinking about getting one of those GPS systems to bring along on my trips but I don't know anything about them. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!