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Where do you plan to be on NTD (5/12/12)

Started by the_traveler , Feb 04 2012 10:33 PM

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Posted 05 February 2012 - 10:42 PM





Dave, I plan to be wherever you are on NTD - so I guess it will be PHL.

Is that ON NTD or the day after, Penny, like in WAS last year?Posted Image

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Last year, Dave, I think Penny made a Wrong Turn and arrived in WAS one day late.
If she makes a Wrong Turn this year, she may end up in NEW JERSEY!!!

If I end up in New Jersey, then I could go visit Archie the wonder dog. :lol: :lol:

Archie would be happy to see you. Just bring a few doggie treats!!

And bring some doggie treats for Archie too!Posted ImagePosted Image

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Posted 05 February 2012 - 11:17 PM

Chicago!!
Riding the LSL to Chicago from Bufflo,ny and back.With possible side trip to Milwaukee and St.louis!!!
Three months to wait for this. Hurry up. :) :D

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Posted 05 February 2012 - 11:50 PM

Since "The Gang" is doing the event in Philly, I will try to get up there and participate.
Maybe the lines will not be as out of control as last year was in WAS :angry2:
This will be my first NTD in PHI :D

Edited by KayBee, 05 February 2012 - 11:51 PM.

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 07:36 PM

I was thinking WAS, because it is close to home, but joining the whole (in the wall?) gang in PHL is certainly a possibility. That said, I'm also looking into a blacksmithing class that would conflict with NTD. :wacko: :blink: :ph34r:
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:10 AM

On May 12, I'll probably be puttering around my home near Atlanta. However, the Southeastern Railway Museum is celebrating NTD on May 5, so I plan to be celebrating with them on May 5 in Duluth, GA!
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:10 PM

I'm in for PHL, will likely leave RVR on 98 and return on 85 or 97.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 11:51 PM

I'd like to go to Chicago for this, but the thought of huge crowds terrifies me. Posted Image

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 09:22 PM

As of this afternoon, PHL, totally unrelated reasons though. Arriving via US Airways/SEPTA and likely leaving on the westbound Pennsylvanian. Plans subject to change based on bonus point opportunities and exhibition wow.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 12:09 PM

I think I can manage a spin from NJ down to PHL for NTD. Is there a train that goes there? :giggle:
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 12:36 PM

I think I can manage a spin from NJ down to PHL for NTD. Is there a train that goes there? :giggle:


Nah. You''ll have to use a rowboat or kayak on the Delaware. :giggle:

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Posted 11 February 2012 - 11:46 PM

Made my revvy for chicago for NTD won't spend the night this time around though.
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 11:14 PM

So are there any historic trains that appear on NTD? Maybe some steam? :giggle:

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Posted 13 February 2012 - 08:58 AM

I will be at home lamenting the fact that, while NTD is on one of my days off, there is nothing planned here locally, and what there is planned here in Washington is all on the west side of the state. And none of those activies are worth the time and money to attend.

Edited by JayPea, 13 February 2012 - 09:02 AM.

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Posted 13 February 2012 - 10:16 PM

So are there any historic trains that appear on NTD? Maybe some steam? :giggle:


It is common to find trains of a historical significance open for visitation and self guided tour on National Train Day. Some private railroad cars usually make an appearance as well. If you go to the NTD website you can see a list of what came out in 2011. As far as I know there are never any steam engines at NTD as the events are held inside large passenger terminals and there would be no way to deal with the locomotive chimney smoke and the potential fire hazard.
This is the roster of what was in PHL last May.

EASTERN LONG DISTANCE
Viewliner Sleeper
Heritage Diner
Amfleet II Coaches
Amfleet II cafe Lounge

NORTHEAST REGIONAL
Amfleet Club Dinette
Wrapped “Looney Tunes” NEC Coach car

COMMUTER RAIL
SEPTA – Locomotive and car on their own tracks
New Jersey Transit – Locomotive and car

FREIGHT RAIL
Juniata Terminal SW1500 locomotive 9275 (historic)

HISTORIC CARS
RR cars for private rentals and charters
Golden Tower – Lounge (Club) car
Mount Vernon – Sleeper Lounge car
NYC38 – Lounge car
Braddock Inn – Lounge car
Ohio River – Business car

What will be displayed this year has not been announced. There are also tons of activities throughout the day like chefs cooking demonstrations, musical groups and special displays. Go to a NTD event and see. You'll like it.

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Posted 14 February 2012 - 12:17 AM

I will definitely have to visit! That is alot more trains than I thought would show up, time to bribe my GF and convince her to come!

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Posted 14 February 2012 - 05:26 PM

I'll be either on a train or at a station. Hopefully both.

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Posted 14 February 2012 - 05:33 PM

I posted this on the thread about the disposal of the 40th Anniversary train, but it is actually more appropriate here:

Any ideas on what it [the 40th Aniv. Train] will do in DC? If you look at Amtrak's news release for NTD - 2012 http://www.amtrak.co...l_Train_Day.pdf DC is not specifically mentioned as celebrating NTD. NYP, PHL, CHI and LAX are listed, but not WAS. Now it does say "...and other communities throughout the nation." - whatever that means.

Was NTD such a disaster in WAS last year that they decided not to do it this year? Did the members from here, that were at that mini-gathering at NTD - 2011, play a part in this? :unsure: :giggle:


Edited by The Davy Crockett, 14 February 2012 - 05:36 PM.

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 07:32 AM

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 07:08 PM

I posted this on the thread about the disposal of the 40th Anniversary train, but it is actually more appropriate here:

Any ideas on what it [the 40th Aniv. Train] will do in DC? If you look at Amtrak's news release for NTD - 2012 http://www.amtrak.co...l_Train_Day.pdf DC is not specifically mentioned as celebrating NTD. NYP, PHL, CHI and LAX are listed, but not WAS. Now it does say "...and other communities throughout the nation." - whatever that means.

Was NTD such a disaster in WAS last year that they decided not to do it this year? Did the members from here, that were at that mini-gathering at NTD - 2011, play a part in this? :unsure: :giggle:


If there is going to be an event at NYP that's going to be hell. It's already a busy station and packed during the day. Just imagine it during NTD. That is a terrible idea. WAS would be a little more organized. :ohboy:
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 07:25 PM


I posted this on the thread about the disposal of the 40th Anniversary train, but it is actually more appropriate here:

Any ideas on what it [the 40th Aniv. Train] will do in DC? If you look at Amtrak's news release for NTD - 2012 http://www.amtrak.co...l_Train_Day.pdf DC is not specifically mentioned as celebrating NTD. NYP, PHL, CHI and LAX are listed, but not WAS. Now it does say "...and other communities throughout the nation." - whatever that means.

Was NTD such a disaster in WAS last year that they decided not to do it this year? Did the members from here, that were at that mini-gathering at NTD - 2011, play a part in this? :unsure: :giggle:


If there is going to be an event at NYP that's going to be hell. It's already a busy station and packed during the day. Just imagine it during NTD. That is a terrible idea. WAS would be a little more organized. :ohboy:


NY has already hosted an NTD event, granted it was the first year that they started doing NTD's, so attendance was low. I got to see the Harlem Globe Trotter's up close that day, as they did a demo right in the rotunda area. Sadly they had no equipment on display, but there were a few things to do.

NYP actually in some sense has more room for the crowds than does DC. DC as you know & saw, could not properly handle the crowds last year. Mind you Amtrak also didn't plan things out very well and setup the line in the wrong place.
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