Recent content by aewanabe

I rode that train with my parents from Kalamazoo to Toronto and return, back in 1992. As a young rail fan I recall being utterly thrilled that I actually got to spend all day on the train (a first at that time)! I also remember that at Sarnia they added some VIA equipment to the rear of the...

Atlas/Kalitta? (Jetblue here) Sent from my iPhone using Amtrak Forum

When I travel the west coast, I find Metrolink to be positively luxurious compared to NJT/Metro North/MBTA. It's all perspective I guess... Sent from my iPhone using Amtrak Forum

Fantastic trip report! Your writing style is a hilarious combination of illustrative and gently sarcastic. Loved it! Sent from my iPhone using Amtrak Forum

(D'oh, I just took a second look at your picture XHRTSP, I'm guessing the oxygen mask rules out helos... single-seat? At any rate, great shot!)

Thanks for the welcomes! And oldtimer, there surely are some similarities between the railroad and aviation career trajectories; certainly timing-wise it's better to be lucky than good, and I've narrowly avoided a couple furloughs myself... Sent from my iPhone using Amtrak Forum

Hello all, I'm 37 years old, married with 3 boys. I grew up in Kalamazoo, MI, and was hooked on riding Amtrak by occasional trips to Jackson and Ann Arbor to visit family. As an adult I've managed to knock out several sleeper trips on the EB, CS, CZ, CL and lots of trips on Acela and NE...