Do we actually know that his rides were free? I've never actually heard either way.Joe Biden will be right at home. Another free ride on Amtrak. Political slaps even!
interesting,
looks like it is telephoto lens time.Crap - MARC station Odenton (between BWI and NCR) has signs up that there is no parking in any of the station lots on 1/17. Not a good sign for hanging out on the platform and getting some pictures.
Since there's no MARC service on the weekend, there's no "legit" reason to be there, so it'd be pretty easy to seal the entire joint off.
I know of some other places around here that have a view of the tracks, but if all the "casual viewing" spots are closed off, going to the hard to reach spots is sure to garner unwanted security attention.
(hello Mr. Secret Service, and Amtrak Special Agent Pat, nothing to see here, just want to see my new President on the way to Washington!)
yeah was considering going to Martin Airport station but haven't checked it out yet.
I am asking myself if Greg Weaver's comments were self-crafted or written by the Obama/Biden staffs or Amtrak. They were very polished. That is not to speak badly of the intelect of conducters. I was just taken by the political slant of the introduction. I hope that the Biden affinity for Amtrak leads to more capital investment (new equipment and infrastructure) for Amtrak.What a class act on the part of Obama and Biden to invite the Amtrak conductor and his wife to the Inaugural! Maybe a symbolic nod to the common folks, but could be very positive in the attitude toward rail.
Like Petaluma I've been enjoying the TV coverage (watching since 7 a.m.). Mostly CNN, occasionally C-SPAN.
Actually, that was not the consist! Try 2 P42s, ten Amfleets (two of them cafes), and the Georgia 300.
Nice photos - I'll look forward to more.
Thanks for the consist info and great pictures under trying conditions!!!Actually, that was not the consist! Try 2 P42s, ten Amfleets (two of them cafes), and the Georgia 300.
The lead train was 2 P42s and two Amfleets. The tail train was 2 P42s, 4 Amfleets, and Beech Grove.
My photos from Claymont, Delaware:
Four friends and I went down there for the "slow roll-by", went through well-organized security checkpoints, and assembled with a crowd of maybe a 1000 people along the lengthy platform there. As we were on the pedestrian bridge over I-95, the lead train came through. It was about twenty minutes until the presidential train arrived. A lady near us got a phone call from a friend of hers in Chester when the train passed, so we had a very good estimate of when it would get to Claymont. The train rolled by at maybe 5 miles per hour while Barack, Michelle, and David Plouffe (campaign manager; at least, I'm pretty sure it was him) waved from the platform of the Georgia 300. An extremely well-organized event, with ample parking, efficient security, tremendous viewing space with great sight lines, and (best of all) no wind so no wind chill!
I'll post some more photos (the super zoom ones) later tonight.
Try 2 P42s,9 amfleets, and the Georgia 300Actually, that was not the consist! Try 2 P42s, ten Amfleets (two of them cafes), and the Georgia 300.
The lead train was 2 P42s and two Amfleets. The tail train was 2 P42s, 4 Amfleets, and Beech Grove.
My photos from Claymont, Delaware:
Four friends and I went down there for the "slow roll-by", went through well-organized security checkpoints, and assembled with a crowd of maybe a 1000 people along the lengthy platform there. As we were on the pedestrian bridge over I-95, the lead train came through. It was about twenty minutes until the presidential train arrived. A lady near us got a phone call from a friend of hers in Chester when the train passed, so we had a very good estimate of when it would get to Claymont. The train rolled by at maybe 5 miles per hour while Barack, Michelle, and David Plouffe (campaign manager; at least, I'm pretty sure it was him) waved from the platform of the Georgia 300. An extremely well-organized event, with ample parking, efficient security, tremendous viewing space with great sight lines, and (best of all) no wind so no wind chill!
I'll post some more photos (the super zoom ones) later tonight.
I'm not sure what you mean by dual use P42's, as they are diesel only. It's the P32's that are dual mode, third rail or diesel powered.
They also had a large Marine helicopter flying fairly close behind the train, presumably so in case of absolute emergency they could hover over Georgia 300, drop a couple Marines down on a rope, grab Obama from the train, and whisk him away by air.
Whoops, you're right. Here's the full parade consist:
I did not know that. Thanks, Alan.
