Edited by amtrakwolverine, 29 March 2012 - 04:19 PM.
Which trains are you taking to the Philly gathering
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 09:20 PM
Which trains Are you taking to the gathering. I know that those from the east and west have other trains to catch in order to connect to the trains above but I only got a 20 option limit so Work with what I have.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 11:44 PM
Most likely I'll just take NJT and do the SEPTA shuffle to get into Philly
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:36 AM
Likewise. I will figure out the details 2 weeks before the due date. No need to worry about it so far in advance.Amtrak Regional MET-PHL.
BTW, the train from Chicago to Washington is named Capitol Limited not Capital Limited
Edited by jis, 29 March 2012 - 12:32 PM.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 07:49 AM
I'm taking "The Amtrack" to Philly, yeah, that's right, "The Amtrack".
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 08:08 AM
Either SEPTA or Regional. Then, again, as someone else said on another thread, maybe drive up to the hotel near the airport and park and take SEPTA from there. I'll have to see what the SEPTA schedule is for getting me back to DE.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 08:24 AM
I will take NJT from Chatham to NYP and then Amtrak Regional to PHL.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:23 AM
Capitol Ltd 30 to Washington and then Regional 148 to Philly arriving around 5pm. on Thursday Oct 4 
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 12:02 PM
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 04:20 PM
I have added septa and Northeast regional to the list.
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 03:33 PM
I will be using Septa the whole weekend commuting back and forth from home.. I will be using the Manayunk/Norristown Line departing from Miquon and arriving at whichever the station closest to the days events are. If it's PHL, Suburban, Market East, Temple U, or University City. I can meet up anywhere in the system those days. I can also leave from Chestnut Hill West/East, and Fort Washington. Although I prefer Miquon. As Miquon is close to home and is about a 10 minute drive and has close parking to the station. CHW/E are a 15 minute drive and parking is a bit of a hassle. Fort Washington and is a 20 minute drive and parking is only easy on weekends.
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 04:05 PM
I'm taking the I still have school and can't come to any of these gatherings train out of Ann Arbor. 
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 08:57 AM
I'm taking the I still have school and can't come to any of these gatherings train out of Ann Arbor.
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I'm in the same boat
In two years, if the next West Coast Gathering is held anywhere in California, I could have a pretty good chance of coming. Until then, SCHOOL :'(For a little while, I guess I'll have to hold off and just enjoy my micro-gatherings with Golden grrl and the scientist when they visit SoCal.
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Pretty good for a 16 year old
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 07:59 PM
I have no idea how I'm getting to the Gathering yet. Kind of depends on my work schedule. It's been awhile since I've taken the Pennsy and I've never taken it eastbound. Looks like there's still sleepers available on the westbound Cardinal leaving on Sunday too. But I'd hate to miss any activity if we do anything on Sunday.
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 09:42 PM
But I'd hate to miss any activity if we do anything on Sunday.
Haven't started work on the itinerary yet, but there will definitely be activities on Sunday morning for sure. And I'll probably plan an afternoon ride for those not getting out of dodge on Sunday, even though the main event will end late/morning or early/afternoon.
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Posted 17 May 2012 - 08:01 AM
I'm voting for ANY "behind the scenes tours" (Bowels of 30th St. Station, anything) over any rail-riding or transit hopping tours......just saying.....But I'd hate to miss any activity if we do anything on Sunday.
Haven't started work on the itinerary yet, but there will definitely be activities on Sunday morning for sure. And I'll probably plan an afternoon ride for those not getting out of dodge on Sunday, even though the main event will end late/morning or early/afternoon.
btw, certainly appreciate all the WORK done by committee members and OTHERS for this annual soiree.
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Posted 17 May 2012 - 09:02 AM
I am really really hoping that we will somehow get to see either the CNOC or the Philly/Wilmington CETC center or both. That will be something! BTW, has the CETC moved from Philly to Wilmington yet?I'm voting for ANY "behind the scenes tours" (Bowels of 30th St. Station, anything) over any rail-riding or transit hopping tours......just saying.....
But I'd hate to miss any activity if we do anything on Sunday.
Haven't started work on the itinerary yet, but there will definitely be activities on Sunday morning for sure. And I'll probably plan an afternoon ride for those not getting out of dodge on Sunday, even though the main event will end late/morning or early/afternoon.
btw, certainly appreciate all the WORK done by committee members and OTHERS for this annual soiree.
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Posted 17 May 2012 - 09:41 AM
I am really really hoping that we will somehow get to see either the CNOC or the Philly/Wilmington CETC center or both. That will be something! BTW, has the CETC moved from Philly to Wilmington yet?
I'm voting for ANY "behind the scenes tours" (Bowels of 30th St. Station, anything) over any rail-riding or transit hopping tours......just saying.....
But I'd hate to miss any activity if we do anything on Sunday.
Haven't started work on the itinerary yet, but there will definitely be activities on Sunday morning for sure. And I'll probably plan an afternoon ride for those not getting out of dodge on Sunday, even though the main event will end late/morning or early/afternoon.
btw, certainly appreciate all the WORK done by committee members and OTHERS for this annual soiree.
Well, if we do one or both of these in Wilmington, there are some nice restaurants along the river (Christina, not Delaware) within walking distance.
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