FYI: The following includes many Southern Pacific timetables & literature that is for sale by an individual.. Much is Southern Pacific company produced &...
Yes, Florida is finally getting serious about rail. However, I'm afraid that does not transfer well to the Sunset. As long as Amtrak insists on funding for a...
I sent this to the TTC yesterday. One of the bigh bones to hang in front of the DOT dogs is the fact that any federal funds would be funnelled through the...
I just wanted to wish all of you the happiest of Thanksgivings. If you're on the road, please take care - if you're fortunate enough to be riding the train,...
FYI: This sure sounds like a good time cause, if one does not have other plans on the day after Thanksgiving & IF your within easy driving distance.. (Too bad...
A gentleman from Arizona reminds us in TWA that we are still waiting for a decision on Boardman. We've all been waiting to see whether Boardman would be hired...
Most importantly, most of the questions came from areas that have more Amtrak service than most of us can imagine. I was not aware that this was going to be...
Jerry is correct. I've heard rumors that UP and BNSF are also evaluating which tracks are worth keeping for the installation of PTC and which are not. When...
Colleagues, As you know CSX has drastically cut traffic on the PD and PA subs., i.e. what we usually just call the PD&A in order to not have to add PTC on the...
In about a week, Boardman's temporary year will be up, so wonder what will happen then? Jerry Sullivan ... From: Webster Tucker To: SMART_RAIL@yahoogroups.com ...
FYI - We've been down the road - in our June meeting - where "Amtrak" folks said such and such would take place in October, I believe, and we're still waiting....
I think Bruce Richardson has a very good "This Weeks at Amtrak" today. Really hit it on the head with Amtrak. I think we're all accepting of the fact that ...
The following is an excerpt from John Frank posted on his Sunset Limited West group. I deleted only a small portion which had no bearing on this e-mail. Anyone...
"This past Saturday (Nov.7), an Amtral spokesman appeared before the annual meeting of TRAC, the Trainriders Association of California. He said that soon after...
Well at least the temporary keeping-the-seat-warm-for-Charlie Crist is supportive of these two rail projects in Florida. If Florida does not move on the Sun...
Hello, The national copetition for High Speed Rail funds is very high. Oneof the items I have read is that the SunRail Orlando commuter train proposal is an...
I tried to post this the other day but alas it was "lost in space", cyberspace that is! Anyway here it is, I didn't know if anyone would be interested. Barbara...
While this has nothing to do with rail I think it is appropriate to share it. I sent it to another member who suggested I post it to group, and I agree with ...
As posted to several other lists.. Howard Bingham ==================================== Buffett to Sell Stakes in 2 Other Railroad Companies November 9, 2009,...
another apparently pro-Sunset article, but it really doesn't say much... Â http://www.sunherald.com/local/story/1731643.html another apparently pro-Sunset...
A good talking point to add to your lists is that restoration of the Sunset east of NOL would help tie together the SEC sites. (Rooting for LSU!) Bob F....