I made a comment about this to the original list in which I said, "Egad, does Amtrak not know that this is possible, they say the bridges are "out". Jerry ... ...
Another photo link, this time Sunset Ltd. near Avondale, Louisiana after crossing the Huey Long bridge. Too bad it isn't a shot East of New Orleans..! Other...
I know. As a retiree from CSX, I was called in right after Katrina to where I worked then at CSX Real Property, through a temp. service, and given Trent...
"Twenty-five forward-thinking proposals from 22 states to improve intercity passenger rail service and to help relieve traffic congestion in many regions of...
.. ... The Federal Railroad Administration will evaluate each proposal for key program priorities such as inclusion of intercity passenger rail in state plans...
This found on Yahoo News.. Howard Bingham ... Chicago Tribune, Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:39 AM PDT Durbin proposes trust fund to replace aging Amtrak trains ...
Excerpt from a much longer message about Sunset Limited experience. Howard Bingham ... 2008 Amtrak Trip Report If anyone saw any of the trains I was on and was...
Sounds like Amtrak has a supporter in Vice-presidential candidate Joe ... You know, John McCain is my friend. And I know you hear that phrase used all the time...
Here is the reason why there is NOT much activity on the Sunset Route east of San Antonio.. In Houston, my scanner of UP frequencies has been quieter than...
This time, Amtrak is getting In a message dated 8/28/2008 8:18:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, howardb@... writes: Here is the reason why there is NOT...
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This time, Amt In a message dated 8/28/2008 8:18:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, howardb@... writes: Here is the reason why there is NOT much activity...
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Ple In a message dated 8/28/2008 8:18:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, howardb@... writes: Here is the reason why there is NOT much activity on the...
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Please excuse my hiccupping comput In a message dated 8/28/2008 8:18:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, howardb@... writes: Here is the reason why there is...
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This page was sent to you by: howardb@.... This story time stamped 9:22 P.M. EDT. Two FEMA/Amtrak specials have already departed for Memphis. Texas...
The following notice was posted on Amtrak's website. Service Alert: Hurricane Gustav: City of New Orleans, Crescent, Sunset Limited Service Affected September...
FYI: Howard Bingham ... =============================== FYI: Howard Bingham ============================== To: All_Aboard@yahoogroups.com From: J Bruce...
You think??!!! Bob F. (with new keyboard) In a message dated 9/4/2008 8:43:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, howardb@... writes: In this fashion, Phoenix...
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Hello to everyone! Am down but not out - or at least I'm getting some better. The old back has given me fits this past couple of months but it's calming down...
.. ... Part of the reason is probably Gustav, and the suspension of service because of him. Now, we're all waiting for the other shoe to drop: Ike... LH .....
Sorry I haven't been very active lately - I've had a wild ride the past couple of weeks. I had to evacuate last week and I may have to do it again this week...
This is the first eastbound Sunset Limited from San Antonio since Hurricane Gustav.. Just a wish that Hurricane IKE will not trigger another annulment of the...
Hello y'all!! My back is finally getting good enough that I can sit at the computer for short bits of time. I'm not gonna waste any of it so here's the...
I will be going to Alpine on the Sunset leaving NOLA on 22 Oct and tentatively returning on 25 Oct. Return may change as I may continue on to LA on 25 Oct for ...