If you would be interested in Seattle or Portland next I would be willing to do a lot of the logistical work. Jim Hudson knows I am bona fide.
West Coast Gathering Next Year?
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 01:12 PM
We would enjoy either one. Been to PDX a number of times but you can never get enough of Portland 
Have never spent more than a few hours in Seattle so that would be great as well.
From Seattle, would there be time to make a run to Vancouver on the train??
Have never spent more than a few hours in Seattle so that would be great as well.
From Seattle, would there be time to make a run to Vancouver on the train??
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 01:31 PM
My vote for either one of those. We need to go to Vancouver, BC to visit some friends. This would work well for us.
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 03:03 PM
From Seattle, would there be time to make a run to Vancouver on the train??
It's technically possible to do a same day turn to Vancouver, but it would be a very long day. And then there is the hassle of obtaining the correct documents to even cross the border.
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 08:11 PM
From Seattle, would there be time to make a run to Vancouver on the train??
It's technically possible to do a same day turn to Vancouver, but it would be a very long day. And then there is the hassle of obtaining the correct documents to even cross the border.
only for those who do not yet own a passport. I have the passport card.
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 08:19 PM
Or how about Phoenix if Chris is willing to provide transport between Maricopa and Phoenix?
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 08:24 PM
Lamy, NM seems like a buzzing city
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Posted 19 September 2010 - 11:06 PM
Chris is back in Glendale CA!Or how about Phoenix if Chris is willing to provide transport between Maricopa and Phoenix?
He missed riding Amtrak and being Select++++++++!
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 11:15 AM
Never having been to Portland, it has my vote.
As much as I love Vancouver, Seattle would work as well if a Vancouver run could be arranged.
As much as I love Vancouver, Seattle would work as well if a Vancouver run could be arranged.
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 12:01 PM
I vote for Vancouver first, then Portland, then Seattle. Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with any of them. Forget about Phoenix unless it was during their "winter."
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 01:49 PM
I vote for Vancouver first, then Portland, then Seattle. Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with any of them. Forget about Phoenix unless it was during their "winter."
Are you talking about Vancouver, WA? Passport is not required!
Entire length in segments- Southwest Chief (LSV-LAX & CHI-LSV), Pacific Surfliner (SLO-LAX & LAX-SAN) & San Joaquin (Oakland stub)
Entire length, end to end- Lake Shore Limited (Boston stub) (11/09), Downeaster (11/09) & Coast Starlight (10/11)
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Entire length, end to end- Lake Shore Limited (Boston stub) (11/09), Downeaster (11/09) & Coast Starlight (10/11)
Partial- California Zephyr (SLC-EMY), Hiawatha, Cascades (SEA-PDX) & Acela (BOS-PVD)
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 02:37 PM
Did you ever try to cross the Columbia River during rush hour?Are you talking about Vancouver, WA? Passport is not required!
They even have a drawbridge on I-5 to stop the "terrorists"!
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 02:51 PM
D'oh!Phoenix it is, then!
On the plus side Phoenix would cheaper and easier for me on all counts. I guess I just assumed we'd be focusing on cities that still have Amtrak passenger rail services? If we were going to spend any time in Phoenix I think it should be focused on pro-rail activism to push them to find a way to bring Amtrak back. As for relaxing and experiencing the local flavor I already know I'd like Seattle more and I've heard great things about Vancouver and Portland. Although you could probably name almost any substantial city on the West coast and I'd still prefer it to boring old Phoenix.
I have a passport and yet I've somehow never been to Canada, so I'm more than willing to cross the boarder and see what's over there. Even for folks who don't have passports or related identification there is still plenty of time to get it.Are you talking about Vancouver, WA? Passport is not required!
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 03:59 PM
One way is to get rid of Senator John McCain (who by the way is from PhoenixIf we were going to spend any time in Phoenix I think it should be focused on pro-rail activism to push them to find a way to bring Amtrak back.
) who once said Explain that to the people of Winslow, Flagstaff, Williams, Kingman, Yuma, Maricopa and Tucson!Amtrak does not serve my state (of Arizona)!
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 02:21 AM
Though I would prefer that we remain focused on the Gathering at hand - St. Louis - I understand interest in the future. In that vein I think that Sacramento merits some consideration.
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 03:27 AM
Though I would prefer that we remain focused on the Gathering at hand - St. Louis - I understand interest in the future. In that vein I think that Sacramento merits some consideration.
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 06:38 AM
I vote for Beaumont...oh, no we wouldn't know where to get off with no station sign. That's right~ we need to do the WestLEFT coast next year. 
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Posted 22 September 2010 - 07:14 AM
seattle would be nice. We can do turnarounds on the cascades between Seattle and Portland etc. more trains to ride.
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