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Fred wisconsin
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So, I do enjoy watching this site. It feeds my need for train travel when I can't just take off and go. And I understand this is not an official site for Amtrak. But sometimes, the posters do go over the edge, complaining about how they want huge projects undertaken for improving Amtrak. Yes, I want these too, but then reality always needs to be considered. So, here is my idea: If you could pitch just one idea to the CEO of Amtrak , AND the idea needs to be under half a million in cost, what would you pitch?
Here is my idea. Take a small number of baggage cars and convert them for hauling motorcycles. A ramp and some type of system for securing them in the car.Then add the cars to western routes for seasonal use. For example: Chicago to somewhere in North Dakota During the big Harley rally held in Sturgis South Dakota. Many middle age bikers love to do rides for events, but don''t want to travel cross country on there bikes. The car would be parked on a siding for unloading. No waiting to unload, for the train pulling the car. This could be done on the Zepher for trips to Yellowstone, The chief for the grand canyon, the Empire builder, for glacier, or the Sturgis rally, and probably others. Maybe rotate during the summer, between these routes. This has the potential of being a money maker, and doesn't require as much infrastructure as creating another auto train. What do you think of this idea, or tell me your idea.
Here is my idea. Take a small number of baggage cars and convert them for hauling motorcycles. A ramp and some type of system for securing them in the car.Then add the cars to western routes for seasonal use. For example: Chicago to somewhere in North Dakota During the big Harley rally held in Sturgis South Dakota. Many middle age bikers love to do rides for events, but don''t want to travel cross country on there bikes. The car would be parked on a siding for unloading. No waiting to unload, for the train pulling the car. This could be done on the Zepher for trips to Yellowstone, The chief for the grand canyon, the Empire builder, for glacier, or the Sturgis rally, and probably others. Maybe rotate during the summer, between these routes. This has the potential of being a money maker, and doesn't require as much infrastructure as creating another auto train. What do you think of this idea, or tell me your idea.