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    Any Input On Reducing Lens Flare

    So I've been noticing a lot of lens flare on pictures I've been taking. Especially there is a light source that is LED. Seems to happen on both my phone and Sony. Anyone else have this issue or know of how to reduce or eliminate it?
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    Metrolink Hits Abandoned RV On Track

    https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/22/metrolink-train-crashes-into-rv-that-was-on-tracks-igniting-fire-in-santa-fe-springs/ No one died but looks like the CAB car of the train looks severely damaged.
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    If a Big If Oscar Munoz Ran Amtrak - Hypothetical

    It's a given that the vast majority on here despise Anderson. Does anyone think Oscar Munoz would do a better job if he ran Amtrak? He is a former president of CSX before becoming CEO of United so no one can accuse him of not knowing anything about the railroad. Bringing on knowledge from both...
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    Brightline Report From OMAAT

    https://onemileatatime.com/brightline-train-review/ I think this is one of the most thorough report I've seen regarding Brightline. Kind of makes me want to fly out to Miami just to try it out. :D
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    If San Joaquin Were To Run On HSR Trackage

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-09/metrolink-plans-electric-train-service-burbank-anaheim-bullet-train-funds With growing calls to move CAHSR funding to SoCal and BayArea and running existing San Joaquin on the already built dedicated tracks in central valley, what do y'all...
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    CAHSR Might(Talks) Shift Funds To Bay Area and SoCal

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-07-28/california-redirects-funds-high-speed-rail-project So invest in Caltrain, Metrolink and better trains between LA to SD where the money would have the most bang for the buck and then build out from there. Nothing really changing other than...
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    Boston Copley Place Good Central Area?

    So I'm heading to Boston for the long Labor Day weekend. I'm thinking of staying at the Westin or Marriott Copley Place. Is this a good central area of the city to stay and see most of the city? First time in Boston so will want to do all the touristy stuff. It would have been great if I was...
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    NJT + SEPTA vs Amtrak To Philly

    This year, we decided to spend the long 4th of July weekend in NYC. Flight is booked and hotel reserved at the Renaissance Midtown which is across the street from Penn Station. Not set in stone yet, but we are also considering taking a day trip to Philly. Amtrak is showing that the NER takes...
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    Possible Great Lakes Central Railroad Bi-Level Trainsets For Surfliner

    According to LOSSAN's latest business plan, LOSSAN is negotiating with Great Lakes Central Railroad to lease two bi-level trainssets to hold them over until the new single level railcars arrive. Can anyone shed more info regarding these equipment that Great Lakes Central Railroad owns...
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    Hopping Off Eurostar Before Ticketed Destination Question

    Well, Eurostar is charging $116 per person from London to Brussels. The ticket for London to Amsterdam, is only $58 dollars per person. The train to Amsterdam stops in Brussels Midi. Does anyone see any issues with buying the Amsterdam ticket and just getting off in Brussels? We are only going...
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    Munich Central Station Seedy?

    I'm looking at Marriott/SPG hotels right next to Munich Central Station. From what I am reading, people are saying that the area around the station is pretty seedy. Can anyone who's been in and out of Munich Central chime in? For some reason, lots of hotels seem to be concentrated around the...
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    Amtrak App/Mobile Site Useless

    Its been a while since I used the app and mobile website but this past weekend I needed to make changes to my reservation. Correct me if I'm wrong but in this latest iteration of the App, your reservations are NOT listed even if you bought online and have to physically enter your reservation...
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    Changes Observed At LAUS Metro Lounge And Surfliners

    Just got back from birthday weekend out in LA. Took the Surfliner to and from to avoid traffic. Metropolitan lounge at LAUS has finally gotten their ice machine which couple of years ago, the lounge staff told me was their number 1 requested item by both passengers and staff. The giant cookies...
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    EURail Pass Anyone Have Any Experience?

    The old folks and I are headed to Europe this December to visit Christmas Markets in London, Brussels, Germany, Austria along with a day trip to Budapest from Vienna and finally Nightjet overnight from Vienna to Milan where we will fly back home from. I already booked the airfare but currently...
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    Denver A Train Still Signal Problems?

    Got back from a 3000 mile road trip through 5 states last week. Our last stop during the trip was in Denver and one night we stayed at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton, which is right next to the railroad that the A line which runs from Denver International to Denver Union Station travels. One...
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    SWC Limped Into LAUS 6+ Hours Late

    Well, today (5/13) on my way back from LA aboard Metrolink, we passed train 3 SWC 6 hours late and being pulled by a freight engine. What happened? When I was on train 3 in 2016, we had engine issues where the lead engine was malfunctioning and had to ditch it at a siding before continuing to...
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    New Pacific Surfliner Simi Valley / Santa Barbara Commuter Service Sta

    Well after years of talking about it, its happening. My guess is the recent disaster in Montecito and the closure of the 101 gave it the extra political and rider support to get it going. For those of you who live between Simi Valley and Santa Barbara, FREE 10 ride ticket for the month of April...
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    Post Trip Dining Car Observations (Coast Starlight)

    After traveling on train 11, here are couple of things that I've noticed. 1. The salads that were supposed to be bigger after they started charging for it has now shrunk down in size again, but they are still charging for this pathetic mess for non sleeping car passengers. $3.50 2. While lunch...
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    Breakfast Buffet In PPC

    Reporting from aboard the Coast Starlight. PPC breakfast is now a buffet. Scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon and French toast are setup in the buffet station in the morning. You sit down, fill out your slips and the PPC attendant will bring you plates and beverages. Attendant says this was started...
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    Menu Changes (October 2017)

    Not sure if I'm late to the party but it seems the menu's have changed. I'm really liking the new dessert options! Pecan tart, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate raspberry tart, and a cheese plate.
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