-Late Shore-
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Sep 29, 2002
- Messages
- 35
Hi All,
Me being from Massachusetts, and reading a tidbit of information that I read the other day caught me at odds.
I know that just outside of Chicago, IL, from I think somewhere between Chicago and Naperville - there is what the train crew would call "rough spots" or "rough tracks". I'm wondering if anyone else here knows anything about these things or what defines exactly "rough tracks" as oposed to normal railroading conditions.
Recently, I read that the trackage outside Boston is a little rough, but I'm snot sure which line. Maybe it's the LSL line which is the Framingham line for the MBTA? Who knows. Any answers?
Lastly, I think I had asked this before, but maybe not, so I'll ask it again. Does anyone have an estimate of the LSL average speed persay between Boston and Buffalo, NY? Any information would be appreciated, and I would be surprised if someone told me that it's 60-70mph. in between Worcester and Springfield?
Also, be sure to check out Viewliners' new web site. It's cool and it's just what I was looking for to add to my own personal collection of Amtrak pics. I'm sure that anyone who's a real train fan will love this site as well. Keep up the good work, but just a suggestion View - try to get some more interior pics. I know it's hard, so I'll understand if you can't, but congratulations on a job well done with your site.
Me being from Massachusetts, and reading a tidbit of information that I read the other day caught me at odds.
I know that just outside of Chicago, IL, from I think somewhere between Chicago and Naperville - there is what the train crew would call "rough spots" or "rough tracks". I'm wondering if anyone else here knows anything about these things or what defines exactly "rough tracks" as oposed to normal railroading conditions.
Recently, I read that the trackage outside Boston is a little rough, but I'm snot sure which line. Maybe it's the LSL line which is the Framingham line for the MBTA? Who knows. Any answers?
Lastly, I think I had asked this before, but maybe not, so I'll ask it again. Does anyone have an estimate of the LSL average speed persay between Boston and Buffalo, NY? Any information would be appreciated, and I would be surprised if someone told me that it's 60-70mph. in between Worcester and Springfield?
Also, be sure to check out Viewliners' new web site. It's cool and it's just what I was looking for to add to my own personal collection of Amtrak pics. I'm sure that anyone who's a real train fan will love this site as well. Keep up the good work, but just a suggestion View - try to get some more interior pics. I know it's hard, so I'll understand if you can't, but congratulations on a job well done with your site.