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Having sampled the Zephyr from Chi-SLC around two years ago, it was now time to take a relaxing trip on the Empire Builder for the full duration to Seattle. The trip started with a tiredness inducing 8h experience across the Atlantic to DC and then a few days sightseeing in glorious 80f...

Hi Am planning on a few nights in DC, then the Capitol Ltd to Chicago Union. A night in Chicago and then be taking the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle. Has anyone else done this trip? Am probably going to suffer coach on the Capitol, but definately a roomette on the EB. Anyone else done...

Hi chaps Am gonna be doing some AEM7 scooping during the Easter weekend this year and taking a trip from NY to DC. Are there any half decent cheap hotels near the station?? A few pointers, I'm a typical bloke in that as long as theres a bed, the place is clean and theres running water I'm happy...

As I'd posted a few weeks ago, was looking to spend some time sampling long distance rail travel in the USA, and finally got round to it last week. Had always fancied the 'Zephyr', which is arguably the most known about American train amongst the UK's railway enthusiasts. So starting from...

Chaps Have 3 days to kill between 7th to 10th of December. What better way than to spend it on a long distance, with a few beers, and experiencing rail travel in its fullest. Am gonna be based in Boston to start with. Has anyone on here done any 'circular' or 'triangular' routes that they can...

Hi all Am going to be in Boston/NY/Vermont for around 10 days between December 6th-16th of this year. Are there any 'special events' on preserved lines at around this time? And any decent train museums in these parts too? Cheers

Hi folks Am planning another bash on the NEC in a couple of months time when I visit. Out of interest, what does the future hold for the current Amfleets and AEM-7/HP8 locomotives that currently operate the regional services? I actually quite like the old Amfleets. Remind me of how Intercity...

Well worth a view, including some GG1 action, The Zephyr, excellent camerawork, and an interesting lowdown on Amtrak during 1980. Bear in mind this is an original VHS recording from this time, (in fact it was one of the first programmes my dad ever recorded using his brand new JVC recorder!) so...

Do they have a healthy following in the USA? Up until the late 1990s, most enthusiasts couldnt really have cared less for them here. They were a real minority interest. But once numbers of the 1960s and 1970s built loco's started to decline, these types suddenly started to attract a bigger...

Thats a good 14000hp available there to rocket those 5 Amfleets along!! Any reason why double headed locos are used on such a light load? Managed to grab a pic at Secaucus in the failing light.

Hi folks Have just sampled an Acela from NYP to Boston, and then a regional toaster back again a few days later. As ever, on both occasions (and unlike what is the British rail experience these days) , I was treated well and provided with a comfortable seat. Both services ran on time too...

Hi chaps Had a few hours to kill before a flight from Boston to Atlanta, so decided to have a quick thrash down to Providence and back, hopefully scoop in a couple of 'Toasters' and sample for the first time the quality of service that the Metroliner provides. The only 'move' on though, was...

Hi folks What is the best way to get from Toronto to Boston by train? I see there is a service called the Maple Leaf which goes from Toronto to New York, and there is also a change somewhere for a bus service to Boston ( no thanks!) Are there any other ways to get from Toronto to Boston using...

Hi, I noticed that there is a DVD/Video of the NEC route from NY to DC. Does anyone know whether there is a DVD/Video available of the NY to Boston section? Plus, are there any comprehensive video sets that document the American railway from the Golden Spike to the latest scene? thanks

Does anyone one here actively 'bash' locos in the USA? ie go out with the intention of gaining as many miles as possible behind as many different locos as possible? it buying a travelpass and hopping off and on different services? Or this purely a British pastime? We had our 1970's class 87s...