OK, here are the updates so far. If I get anything wrong just let me know!
If you voted 'No' or 'Null' or did not vote then you won't be on this list unless you speak up.
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Maybe | Username | (Dinner) | 21/22/821/TRE/CAR | Hotel
N Railroad Bill
Y Texan Eagle (1) CAR
? Pat Harper
Y tonys96 (2) TRE
Y Texas Sunset (1) 22 Sheraton
? City of Miami
? OlympianHiawatha
Y henryj (1) 22 Lawrence
? stntylr
Y MistyOLR (1) 21
? Partyman
? GlobalistPotato
? grounded flyboy
? saxman
Y boxcar817 (0)
? wmk
Y CNW (2) TRE Plano Best Western
Y jimhudson (2) 22 Lawrence
? Will Ray
? RobertB
? buck1108
? Jim G.
? pennyk
? johnny.menhennet
? VentureForth
? NJCoastExp
Tonys96......yes, and will have my g/f (who took her first rail trip ever on the HF this year) in tow. We live in the DFW area.
Sounds good.
Texan Eagle - Yes. Single guy, attending alone. Live in DFW area. Will have my car available to ferry folks around if required. Coach class only, no roomettes.
What about the snack bar? Sightseer Sunroof? Pillows and blankets?
Yup, I'm still coming and interested in the group dinner, though I haven't found any outsiders to drag along yet ( :lol: ). Good thing I'm still anticipating meeting up with at least two AU people on the Eagle that arrives 1/7. I know I'm leaving on 22 (8), because I have a points run reserved for a few hours after my arrival if 22 is reasonably on time into STL. A question (what, someone had to ask it, I think :blush: ) Are text messages OK, or will things have to be calls only if someone needs to contact you?
Text messages will be fine, and in fact preferable if you ask me. Could get a little complicated otherwise.
Im a definite Yes Chris! Will be arriving on #1022 from AUS on Sat. 1/7 with my Girlfriend, Kathy G,well be in a Roomette on 2230. We are staying in Dallas @ the Lawrence, riding back on the bus bridge/#1021 on Sunday 1/8 in a Roomette! We plan to ride the TRE to DAL after visiting the Anniversary Train, check into our Hotel and then attend the Dinner with the group! Breakfast is included @ our Hotel so perhaps will visit Dealy PLaza for the JFK thing before catching the 11:50AM Bus to FTW on Sunday!
Glad to hear it! I'll probably be in the sightseer lounge when you board. I certainly feel for the poor folks stuck on the bus between Longview and Fort Worth. Hopefully they won't launch a mutiny and/or trash the place before it arrives in Dallas.
Yes, we will be doing the dinner at Hoffbrau with the group. We will be in Ft. Worth around noon or so on the TRE, so we will be waiting for the Eagles to arrive. If time permits, we will be glad to show anyone around the DART system and/or the McKinney Ave. trolley. We will also be available on Sunday morning, but have a play to be at Sunday afternoon.
It will be much appreciated to have some locals with us helping to show us around. My experience with the DFW area is limited to a couple airports, a couple train platforms, and a few days of technical training several years ago.
I'm planning to come weather permitting as I am driving. Staying in Plano Best Western. Will take the TRE to Fort Worth to meet the Eagle on Saturday. Return to Dallas to join the evening meal.
Hopefully the weather will be nice and we'll get to see you there.
Yes I plan to attend. Leaving Houston on #1 Friday night Jan 6th, Rm 18, car 131. San Antonio to Ft Worth on Sat, Jan 7th, Train 1022 reserved coach. Return is SWA on Sunday Jan 8th, Flt 43 at 5pm. Staying at the Hotel Lawrence. Yes I plan to attend the dinner Saturday night at Hoffbrau.
I'll probably be boarding the Northbound Texas Eagle with you in San Antonio, although I sometimes cut it pretty close to departure.
I neglected to say my son may or may not accompany me.
I've included him in the count above. Worst case we'll end up with an extra chair or something.
Hi Chris, Unfortunately we will not make it to the Texas Mini since our plans have us heading to Fla for the Gathering in WPK the next week. Time and finances could not come together to do both. Hope you all have a great time in Texas and hope to see many of you at the next Big Gathering in the East next Oct, if not before :giggle: Best wishes Railroad Bill & Claudia
Sorry to hear that! Hope to see you at a future gathering as well.
Where is the Big Gathering in the East next year?
I don't think it's been decided as of yet.
Yep, I'm looking forward to meeting up with everyone on Sat at FTW, and I may ride over to DAL with the gang. I won't be able to make the dinner though. I have prior plans for Sunday as well. See y'all soon!
Looking forward to it!
