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The cars that derailed on Horseshoe Curve were empty lumber flatcars. As for the Auto-Train, aren't the cars strapped to the decks by their wheels, or do they just use chocks? I've seen photos of overturned autoracks where the vehicles within were still secured to the decks and not touching any...

I've seen, at least on an Amfleet 2, that these signs can display text other than the typical 'exit' and restroom indications. They appear to have been pre-programmed at that particular car though, so I suspect they don't have the ability to be set up for next-stop information without adding...

Welp, my turn today :) Don't know where I'll be sitting (most likely Hudson-facing on the northbound leg), but I'll clip on a llittle badge with this nick and the logos of various sites I use it under (this one, RR.Net, O Gauge RR'ing and YouTube). You'll probably spot the big Audio-Technica...

I do NYC-Atlanta once a year. Always did it by coach, and I turn 49 this month. Never had a great deal of trouble with it (and I typically have about 90+ pounds of baggage with me). Then again, I also do a NYC-Montreal trip by Greyhound once a year, so maybe that keeps things in perspective for...

I'm in O-Gauge 3-rail, (by choice). My collection includes roughly 100+ pieces of Amtrak equipment, mostly Amfleet cars and Superliners, plus a variety of diesels and a few electrics. (including an Acela) While I can replicate a number of NEC consists, my crowning achievement (taking more than...

I use an Android application called CoPilot by ALK Technologies. By default the maps are loaded on the device, but can also be stored on a memory card. I have all of North America stored in just a couple of gigabytes on a 64GB SD card in my phone. I'm actually using it right now on the...

Wow, late reply is late... The convention I attend there runs from midday Friday to Sunday evening. So as not to miss out on anything, I typically arrive Friday morning and hang out with the con staffers during setup (or if I have the play money available for an additional night, arrive...

Of the four convention trips I take every year from NYC, three of the four are via Amtrak: -First one is to Atlanta. never did this one by bus, for obvious reasons. The Crescent is easy to catch going and coming. -Third is to Pittsburgh. I've missed my train twice going out due to unexpected...

My travel accessories almost always include one of the Fellowes "Mighty Eight" surge protectors with the right-angle plug. If I'm the window passenger, I plug that in and drape the cord behind my tray. Anyone sitting next to me is offered the use of as many plugs as they need (I'm typically only...

Cooling my heels in 82744, waiting out the wait :) Ah, NS is now passing us, and now we're moving. Haven't encountered anyone recognizing my AU nick (or the AU logo) on a nametag I got pinned on. ---PCJ

Well, a line seems to have materialized in front of Track 9/10 without any formal announcements, so...yeah :) ---PCJ

Is this the R156 order, or in addition to it? ---PCJ

Most likely the Southeastern Railway Museum (http://www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org) ---PCJ

The quote doesn't mention why, but Japan's declining/aging population is cited as the cause, (there are extensions being built in the most populated cities, though) The rest of the article reads like it was written by Cato + Reason. Just so you know what to expect should you follow the link :)...

Amfleet 1: Entry doors on both ends Amfleet 2: Entry doors on one end only ---PCJ (And now you know :) )

On my devices, which could be a 10" Asus tablet, an obsolete Samsung Galaxy Player or my recently acquired Note 4, I use GPS Test to gauge my reception, but for actual navigation or just watching my progress on a trip, I use CoPilot by ALK. (you'll have to look it up on Google Play--pasting...

Saw 61034 at NYP just before pulling out behind Sprinter 628. No photos to post since this ancient LG VX11000 is barely handling posting on AU.

I should be seeing one in person for the first time today (as well as an ACS-64), as I'm embarking on a trip NYP-ATL. If my ancient phone can post here, maybe I'll add some numbers. ---PCJ

Back with some GPS photos... First on the Pennsylvanian in 2013, using CoPilot on a Samsung Galaxy Player (phone-sized Android tablet) Notice how the arrow outlining your position very much wants to stick to the nearest road. Only when you're in the middle of nowhere (second photo) does...

Last time this was proposed, it was to be a joint Russia/China thing. China might have even been willing to foot the bill for reaching the closest North American railhead and connecting it to Canada. They at least seem to have some experience building rail lines over permafrost. (Edit, since...