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StrandedOnAmtrak
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I am currently sitting in my sleeper car on the completely darkened Coast Starlight. About 2 hours ago (while eating Amtrak's "gourmet" feast, no less) the train lost power, and batteries kicked in. I just heard over my scanner that both of the motive units are dead, and Union Pacific is sending some helpers up from SLO to tow us back down. Then we might be put on a bus to Oakland or something.
Last year at this time, our trip to Seattle on the same train was cut short because of a tunnel fire south of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Looks like this year it will be cut short, though I imagine the locomotives are still under GE warranty :angry:
Last year at this time, our trip to Seattle on the same train was cut short because of a tunnel fire south of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Looks like this year it will be cut short, though I imagine the locomotives are still under GE warranty :angry: