"Extreme Trains" Empire Builder

[rtabern]

Just wanted to remind everyone to watch Tuesday night's "Extreme Trains" on the History Channel... it's going to be all about the Empire Builder. I actually saw their film crew interviewing people earlier this year while the train (#7) was stopped for the smoke break in Milwaukee. They had quite an amazing set-up... boom mic and everything. I got an e-mail from the producer I met and he said it's airing 12/16. I have a feeling it's going to focus more on the route through the Rockies than the Chicago to Winona, MN section that I work on a T&R guide, but it should still be fun.

 

[Rail Freak]

Just wanted to remind everyone to watch Tuesday night's "Extreme Trains" on the History Channel... it's going to be all about the Empire Builder. I actually saw their film crew interviewing people earlier this year while the train (#7) was stopped for the smoke break in Milwaukee. They had quite an amazing set-up... boom mic and everything. I got an e-mail from the producer I met and he said it's airing 12/16. I have a feeling it's going to focus more on the route through the Rockies than the Chicago to Winona, MN section that I work on a T&R guide, but it should still be fun.

Do you work with Andrea? On my trip in Sept I had dinner with her.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/railfreak/285...57607285888520/

 

[Hanno]

Just wanted to remind everyone to watch Tuesday night's "Extreme Trains" on the History Channel... it's going to be all about the Empire Builder. I actually saw their film crew interviewing people earlier this year while the train (#7) was stopped for the smoke break in Milwaukee. They had quite an amazing set-up... boom mic and everything. I got an e-mail from the producer I met and he said it's airing 12/16. I have a feeling it's going to focus more on the route through the Rockies than the Chicago to Winona, MN section that I work on a T&R guide, but it should still be fun.

Thanks for the "heads up"!

 

[battalion51]

"These are the GE P-42DC's. These things are awesome. They've got a combined 12,750 horsepower to get this train from Chicago to Seattle in just two days. I don't know how we're going to do this, but it's going to be extreme. But first, we need to do some

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

Hopefully they'll give some history on the line and talk about the Cascade Tunnel and how parts of the line were at one time electrified. It would also be nice if they cover the fierce competition that once existed on the Chicago-MSP runs. But I'm sure we'll be headed to Steamtown instead

 

[ALC Rail Writer]

Hopefully they'll give some history on the line and talk about the Cascade Tunnel and how parts of the line were at one time electrified. It would also be nice if they cover the fierce competition that once existed on the Chicago-MSP runs. But I'm sure we'll be headed to Steamtown instead

I'd like to see something about the SEA/PDX split at Spokane.

I can see it now: "If these railmen don't get it right this train will be delayed and we'll have a lot of unhappy passengers, and that won't be a good thing so they better get it right!"

 

[Rafi]

Or...

"We're about to split this baby in two! The front half is gonna go that way, and the back half is gonna go that way. This is gonna be AWESOME." As he punches the camera with his index finger.

 

[ALC Rail Writer]

Or...

""This train is so extreme, its actually two trains in one! We're gonna split this baby up and see how railroads really do it." Two hours pass, he is up in the PDX coach with the sleeping pax "See, wasn't that delay EXTREMMEE?!!"

 

[the_traveler]

"Look, it's actually THREE trains in one (between CHI and MSP - #7, #27 and #807) and it looks just like 1 train! Now THAT'S really EXTREME!"

 

[had8ley]

Thanks for the heads up Robert. I'm presently removing the speakers from our flat screen

 

[AlanB]

Thanks for the heads up Robert. I'm presently removing the speakers from our flat screen

Just hit the mute button. It's easier and cheaper. :lol:

 

[had8ley]

Thanks for the heads up Robert. I'm presently removing the speakers from our flat screen

Just hit the mute button. It's easier and cheaper. :lol:

Yeah, but what do I do next week ???

 

[the_traveler]

Thanks for the heads up Robert. I'm presently removing the speakers from our flat screen

Just hit the mute button. It's easier and cheaper. :lol:

Yeah, but what do I do next week ???

Hit it again - EXTREMELY! :lol:

 

[rtabern]

Just wanted to remind everyone to watch Tuesday night's "Extreme Trains" on the History Channel... it's going to be all about the Empire Builder. I actually saw their film crew interviewing people earlier this year while the train (#7) was stopped for the smoke break in Milwaukee. They had quite an amazing set-up... boom mic and everything. I got an e-mail from the producer I met and he said it's airing 12/16. I have a feeling it's going to focus more on the route through the Rockies than the Chicago to Winona, MN section that I work on a T&R guide, but it should still be fun.

Do you work with Andrea? On my trip in Sept I had dinner with her.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/railfreak/285...57607285888520/

Yep, Andrea Zoelle... I filled in for her a few times. We have 49 people in our group currently. The next time you ride drop me a PM and if I'm off work those 2 days I can ride and be your guide.

 

[VentureForth]

WOW. Can you believe this train? It winds from Chicago to Seattle AND Portland! It averages an EXTREMEly slow 50 MPH! What's Extremely COOL is that Portland is actually 50 miles further, but it makes the trip in 10 fewer minutes! WOW.

Get this - this Extreme Train utilizes COOKS in the kitchen! They offer FOOD cooked ON BOARD the train! It's amazing!

I miss Steve Erwin. :mellow:

Crikey.

 

[Steve4031]

You guys are cold. LOL

 

[the_traveler]

You guys are cold. LOL

Not really, but the EB travels through EXTREMELY cold areas! :lol: (Especially this week! )

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

Something tells me on tonight's episode we will not hear what Bustitution is all about :lol:

 

[wayman]

Or...
""This train is so extreme, its actually two trains in one! We're gonna split this baby up and see how railroads really do it." Two hours pass, he is up in the PDX coach with the sleeping pax "See, wasn't that delay EXTREMMEE?!!"

... when it's 1 AM in Spokane and the PDX pax are EXTREMELY ASLEEP and EXTREMELY ANNOYED at being awakened :blink:

I don't have a TV and so haven't even seen this show, but it's fun to play along. Possibly more fun than watching the show, or is it actually good publicity for Amtrak even though it's very annoyingly done?

 

[AAARGH!]

Wow. 20 posts so far (including mine) before the show even airs. Can't wait for the after-show discussion.

I guess this is an extreme thread.

I shouldn't be surprised. The thread about the Acela episode had 86 replies and 2,400 views.

 

[Rail Freak]

Just wanted to remind everyone to watch Tuesday night's "Extreme Trains" on the History Channel... it's going to be all about the Empire Builder. I actually saw their film crew interviewing people earlier this year while the train (#7) was stopped for the smoke break in Milwaukee. They had quite an amazing set-up... boom mic and everything. I got an e-mail from the producer I met and he said it's airing 12/16. I have a feeling it's going to focus more on the route through the Rockies than the Chicago to Winona, MN section that I work on a T&R guide, but it should still be fun.

Do you work with Andrea? On my trip in Sept I had dinner with her.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/railfreak/285...57607285888520/

Yep, Andrea Zoelle... I filled in for her a few times. We have 49 people in our group currently. The next time you ride drop me a PM and if I'm off work those 2 days I can ride and be your guide.

You got it!

Thanx

 

[Guest_Jesda_*]

I'm watching this now. I don't mind the host's enthusiasm. The train hobby is hard to convey with excitement to the rest of the public.

 

[VentureForth]

So much missed opportunity in this episode. They brought up the fresh cooked foodd, lots of talk about the big tunnel and its history, and another segway about the steamer.

What was disappointing was that they kept showing the guy sticking his head out the window. What a misconception for future railriders! "But that guy on TV did it!" Also, he jumped past the yellow step. Another bad habit trying to look cool.

They didn't talk about the 27/807 split, or even the fact that the train went to Portland.

At least the show was followed by prostitutes in the Wild West....

 

[OlympianHiawatha]

At least the show was followed by prostitutes in the Wild West....

And don't forget in another hour we get Modern Marvels-The History of Cold Cuts

 

[ALC Rail Writer]

So much missed opportunity in this episode. They brought up the fresh cooked foodd, lots of talk about the big tunnel and its history, and another segway about the steamer.
What was disappointing was that they kept showing the guy sticking his head out the window. What a misconception for future railriders! "But that guy on TV did it!" Also, he jumped past the yellow step. Another bad habit trying to look cool.

They didn't talk about the 27/807 split, or even the fact that the train went to Portland.

At least the show was followed by prostitutes in the Wild West....

Agreed, they didn't mention the PDX split at all!!