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  1. piedpiper

    Cleaning windows

    I purchased these two items for cleaning even the upper level of superliners - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07812V46F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and Amazon.com: Additional Extension Pole Sections for Modern Domus Neverending Reach Squeegee Window Cleaner Kit | Set of...
  2. piedpiper

    GPS Device for use on Long Distance Trains

    You should consider a TomTom(I know they are usually dismissed) however a very decent refurbished model can be found on ebay for under $50. Most TomToms show all railroad tracks even those abandoned lines. And since rail lines don't tend to move like roads(ha-ha) the older models will work quite...
  3. piedpiper

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    I have riden on more than 2/3's of the routes as shown in my signature.
  4. piedpiper

    Scanners, Radio and other such tech inquiries

    I recently upgraded from a Radio Shack PRO-60 to a RS PRO-94. 10 banks to now 20. This is how I programmed it for almost all Amtrak routes, using OTOL site. A PRO-94 can be found on ebay for under $75 usually.
  5. piedpiper

    How will rising diesel fuel prices affect Amtrak? (poll)

    What do you think?
  6. piedpiper

    Can we use squeegees on the outside of windows?

    I only use one squeegee with the towel assembly attached and the 5 poles are tied together with an elastic band - so it easily fits into my carry-on bag - sorry no picture
  7. piedpiper

    Can we use squeegees on the outside of windows?

    I purchased these two items for cleaning even the upper level of superliners - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07812V46F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and Amazon.com: Additional Extension Pole Sections for Modern Domus Neverending Reach Squeegee Window Cleaner Kit | Set...
  8. piedpiper

    $66 billion for Amtrak

    I hope they use some of the $66 billion to upgrade and reopen the JAX-NOL portion of the Sunset Limited. A direct southern coast to coast is really needed.🤔
  9. piedpiper

    Scanner Freqs for Amtrak Railfans

    To those looking for scanners with more than 10 storage banks, try Bearcat BC2500xlt or BC3000xlt, or Radio Shack PRO-94 - each of these have 20 banks and can be found on ebay and other websites.
  10. piedpiper

    Scanner Freqs for Amtrak Railfans

    Ooops, me bad. Corrected. As far as AAR numbers, if your scanner is scanning the route bank only, the average scanner scans 60 plus channels a second, so you should not miss any transmissions.
  11. piedpiper

    Scanner Freqs for Amtrak Railfans

    I used OTOL for the info, I was trying to simplify the programming process for those wishing to use a scanner.
  12. piedpiper

    Scanner Freqs for Amtrak Railfans

    Here is a speadsheet that lists the most used top 10 long distance trains. Most mobile scanners have 10 banks to use. I combine some routes this way - Northeast covers all routes from Boston to Washington; Florida covers the 2 Silver routes and the AutoTrain. The chart is current as of 18OCT21...
  13. piedpiper

    What is your favorite station?

    Big station - Boston South Station Small station - Whitefish
  14. piedpiper

    Does Anyone Still Have This Blanket?

    I still have one and pack it every time we take Amtrak anywhere.
  15. piedpiper

    Biden Amtrak article 11/15

    I'll believe it after I see who he places in as Secretary of Transportation
  16. piedpiper

    Amtrak stations within a mile of a Casino? (w/real dice Craps)

    A couple of years back, wife and I did a BOS to Reno round trip. There are at least 3 casinos no more that 2 blocks from the station.
  17. piedpiper

    Getting Ready for a Big SWC/TE Circle in Nov.

    Does anyone know if you can board the TE early at LA so to hit the hay??
  18. piedpiper

    Getting Ready for a Big SWC/TE Circle in Nov.

    No. the TE only had 3 roomettes left, the other legs were low bucket.
  19. piedpiper

    Getting Ready for a Big SWC/TE Circle in Nov.

    Amazingly the 3times a week actually worked. BOS to CHI on LSL; CHI to LAX on SWC; returning TE to CHI and then BOS again. Using AGR points for whole trip (all sleepers) for me and my wife.😁
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