She could perhaps use the historical perspective of knowing that there was a time when the fastest trains from NYC to CHI took just under 16 hours. (as well as that there used to be many more trains)Nice article and video but one of the comments was typical of those that aren't on a train to "Enjoy the Journey". It was something to the affect of "But it takes 22 hours to go 1000 miles! That's only 45 mph average. They need HSR to get you there in just 6 hours!"
The author spoke very highly of the experience. It was one of the reader's comments that I was referring to.She could perhaps use the historical perspective of knowing that there was a time when the fastest trains from NYC to CHI took just under 16 hours. (as well as that there used to be many more trains)Nice article and video but one of the comments was typical of those that aren't on a train to "Enjoy the Journey". It was something to the affect of "But it takes 22 hours to go 1000 miles! That's only 45 mph average. They need HSR to get you there in just 6 hours!"
And no doubt the highway journey of that time, before interstates, was much longer than today.
Unfortunately, that's a double-edged sword. Yes, there may be those that see what is out there along the rails as 'America past' but I'm afraid that many more might see 'America lost'.4) I love the comment that you see the "back side of the world" from a train. That was one of the most surprising and enjoyable parts of the train trip for me. The scenery, even in large cities, seemed so much more real - no building facades, billboards, or other distractions.
I too enjoyed the arcticle. As for highway travel....I find travel on todays interstates mostly boring. Nothing but trees, for the most part, except the towering signs from motels and gas stations clustered at the exits.4) I love the comment that you see the "back side of the world" from a train. That was one of the most surprising and enjoyable parts of the train trip for me. The scenery, even in large cities, seemed so much more real - no building facades, billboards, or other distractions.
There's a video at the top of the page (I haven't watched it, but it's there and it fills the entire screen when you load the page), but we're talking about the lengthy article below the video. Try scrolling down -- I suspect it's there.I see people said it was a nice article. Unfortunately, to read it i would have had to install an updated Flash player which will not fit on my "home" drive on my elderly desktop MAC. Could posters please warn people if videos and links need software upgrades to be viewed. Yes, it would be nice if I could get a newer machine, but that isn't happening until I find a new job or get called back from lay-off. Anyone know of any openings for an experienced business analyst/technical writer/project manager, I'm available. Can't relocate but willing to make long commutes - preferably by rail.
LOL, because flash wont work on Apple's newest product either.Unfortunately, to read it i would have had to install an updated Flash player which will not fit on my "home" drive on my elderly desktop MAC.
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