Getting on 8 Today (8/25) -- Hope for connection to 48 on Wed. fingers

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PRae_Train

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I'll be getting on in Everett WA.

It looks like they haven't missed the connection for a while.

Since I don't use a smartphone, I don't know if I can update much along the way, but I'm really looking forward to this part of my trip.

First time on EB, first time in Montana, North Dakota. I don't mind late for getting to see more of this part of the country, and I have my trail mix in case of "emergency" ;) so will probably just relax and enjoy.

Thanks for all posters here who have given me so much good information and peace of mind for this trip.

:wub: :wub: :wub:
 
Good luck and safe travels! We're going west on EB this week, so our paths might 'cross', so to speak!
 
You likely have a decent chance to make the connection. #8 has "only" been averaging a 3 hour delay in arrival in CHI over the past 2 weeks. With a 5+ hour connection time to #48 things should be OK.

Enjoy the journey!!!
 
montana mike said:
You likely have a decent chance to make the connection. #8 has "only" been averaging a 3 hour delay in arrival in CHI over the past 2 weeks. With a 5+ hour connection time to #48 things should be OK.
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#48 has had late departures from CHI in recent days, which might add to the chances of making the connection. :eek: But hopefully the LSL will get back to something close to normal, at least for the eastbound #48.
 
Chris' new website is awesome. Looks like the last missed connection was on 8/8:

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(it would have missed it on 8/13, but it looks like they held the LSL, it didn't depart until 10:48)
 
afigg said:
montana mike said:
You likely have a decent chance to make the connection. #8 has "only" been averaging a 3 hour delay in arrival in CHI over the past 2 weeks. With a 5+ hour connection time to #48 things should be OK.
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#48 has had late departures from CHI in recent days, which might add to the chances of making the connection. :eek: But hopefully the LSL will get back to something close to normal, at least for the eastbound #48.
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I don't think there is a normal anymore. I feel for the crews not having any normal, too.

They do what they can, plus 50%--that's all anyone should ever ask.
 
Thanks again to everyone. I've had a great week in the northwest with my cousin's family, and now heading home I feel like I'm traveling with a team (you).

Checking out.
 
There is a posiblity of delays in Eastern Montana between Havre and Glasgow due to the area getting around 8 inches of rain since Friday, with the Milk River at or near flood stage in areas.
 
RyanS said:
Chris' new website is awesome. Looks like the last missed connection was on 8/8:

(it would have missed it on 8/13, but it looks like they held the LSL, it didn't depart until 10:48)
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What is the address of the site?
 
Thanks again to all. We got into CHI on 8 Wednesday at about 9:15pm, and 48/448 was right on the next track, so we just walked over and climbed aboard. Left on time.

I'm still getting my land legs this morning, but a little later will talk about the extra meal accommodations for the late 8 on the EB Mess thread.
 
RyanS said:
Chris' new website is awesome. Looks like the last missed connection was on 8/8:

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(it would have missed it on 8/13, but it looks like they held the LSL, it didn't depart until 10:48)
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I hope Amtrak brings this to the dance with the U. S. Surpremes.
 
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