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Posted by EastSideRider on Sat Jul 4 00:57:39 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Broadway Lion on Fri Jul 3 23:11:29 2009. Will do! ;-) Hope you enjoy your stay there (I say there, since visit NYC every now and then from Jersey :-p) |
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Posted by Dave on Sat Jul 4 06:41:43 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Olog-hai on Fri Jul 3 20:34:17 2009. There still are fast freights. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sat Jul 4 07:47:32 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. San Francisco. |
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Posted by Broadway Lion on Sat Jul 4 08:11:42 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by trainsarefun on Fri Jul 3 23:18:03 2009. I can tie a LION to my camera so that I will be easier to spot.ROAR |
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Posted by kp5308 on Sat Jul 4 08:53:09 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. I'd say Chicago, but try & focus on one aspect of the rail scene. For instance, you could do the South Shore to Michigan City, back to Kensington , then Metra to Homewood for CN freight. I'm a heavy rail fan, so if time would permit CTA fannin', go get 'em!BTW the Orange Line goes directly into Midway airport. |
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Posted by kp5308 on Sat Jul 4 09:04:31 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Olog-hai on Fri Jul 3 20:33:23 2009. I want to hit Michigan City IN before the NICTD decides to de-interurban it by getting rid of the street runningAin't happenin' anytime soon. That's been talked about since NICTD's inception in the 70's, with no solid proposals that I know of other than the ex-NKP being chosen as the route. The street running is worth the trip...... 
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Posted by Jersey Mike on Sat Jul 4 09:17:11 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. Chicago hands down. Amtrak accessible. The hub of American railroading and plenty of transit thrown in to boot. It also has other things to do as well. |
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Posted by Olog-hai on Sat Jul 4 16:10:28 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Jersey Mike on Sat Jul 4 09:17:11 2009. Amtrak out of there is slow. All diesel too, and too many Stuporliners. (Oh, to see at least AEM-7s running in and out of Union Station; that would be a victory of sorts.) |
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Posted by Olog-hai on Sat Jul 4 16:11:03 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Dave on Sat Jul 4 06:41:43 2009. No, not like they used to be. |
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Posted by Olog-hai on Sat Jul 4 16:14:05 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by kp5308 on Sat Jul 4 09:04:31 2009. Works for me. Ever talk with any of the people that live on 11th Street in that town, just to see how they feel about the train on the street? |
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Posted by fytton on Sat Jul 4 16:24:35 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. From NYC, Toronto if you haven't been there already. Great tram (streetcar/trolley) system. |
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Posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Sat Jul 4 21:48:34 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Jul 4 16:10:28 2009. Amtrak out of there is slow.79 mph, no electric, slug acceleration. Makes saving up for next year for Europe seem like a bright idea. Oh, to see at least AEM-7s running in and out of Union Station; that would be a victory of sorts. While I'm quite fond the the greatest locomotive in American history, I'd kill to see the Taurus spec EuroSprinters from Siemens. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:28:43 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by SilverFox on Fri Jul 3 19:56:53 2009. convenient excuse... |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:31:23 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Fri Jul 3 19:16:28 2009. but he was asking specifically about himself. so why would you give him an answer that doesn't apply?? |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:31:56 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Jul 4 16:11:03 2009. yes there are. stop trolling. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:36:48 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Broadway Lion on Fri Jul 3 23:11:29 2009. That's really lame. You should be social and meet up with people. Your parents have a phone. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:37:59 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by trainsarefun on Fri Jul 3 22:59:01 2009. Huh? That's where he's NOT been. He's been to Philly. Almost everyone has. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:38:34 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by kp5308 on Sat Jul 4 09:04:31 2009. that's awesome. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:38:59 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. 1. Pittsburgh2. Cleveland |
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Posted by Easy on Sat Jul 4 23:47:10 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:38:59 2009. Montreal No. 8...in the world that is. You should go too! |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:55:35 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Easy on Sat Jul 4 23:47:10 2009. i'd love to |
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Posted by trainsarefun on Sun Jul 5 00:51:27 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Terrapin Station on Sat Jul 4 23:37:59 2009. My error in misreading.Chicago or Toronto then; moreso the latter. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Sun Jul 5 01:07:21 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Jul 5 00:51:27 2009. No problem.I've only done part of Chicago and none of Toronto. I'd like to correct that sooner than later. |
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Posted by Dan Lawrence on Mon Jul 6 18:00:19 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Olog-hai on Sat Jul 4 16:14:05 2009. The trains have been running down the street before anybody alive today's grandparents were born. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:31:05 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Fred G on Fri Jul 3 22:03:23 2009. I drove through Denver last month and didn't think there was anything remarkable about it. I even searched for stuff to do in Denver in anticipation of going through there, and all the advice that I saw related to the outdoor activities and beauty available within driving distance of the city, rather than the city itself. |
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Posted by f179dj on Mon Jul 6 18:34:12 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:31:05 2009. So? |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:39:05 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by SilverFox on Fri Jul 3 18:18:33 2009. There's really that much to railfan in Miami and Seattle? |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:40:20 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by f179dj on Mon Jul 6 18:34:12 2009. Doesn't seem like a fun vacation spot. |
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Posted by Easy on Mon Jul 6 18:44:14 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:31:05 2009. That was the impression that I got as well, although I haven't been since the rail lines opened. I went to the US Mint when I was there and couldn't recommend anyone wasting time there. They do have lots of outdoor activities, but like you say most are outside of town. Denver is a HUGE regional center and is the closest "big city" destination for a large geographic area, but for people from other areas and cities, it's not that big of a deal.So what route did you take and did anything stand out on the trip? |
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Posted by Grand Concourse on Mon Jul 6 18:46:35 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 21:59:24 2009. How is San Fran 'last summer'? It's a very nice city, you can't beat all the modes of transportation there from the F -line, to the Muni Metro, to the cable cars, BART, etc. |
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Posted by Easy on Mon Jul 6 18:51:29 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Grand Concourse on Mon Jul 6 18:46:35 2009. He went last summer and now he wants to go somewhere that he hasn't been. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:51:58 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Easy on Mon Jul 6 18:44:14 2009. I took I-40 west, the Pacific Coast Highway north and I-80 to I-15 to US-6 to I-70 east.The east certainly has its moments, but the west is just all around beautiful. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:54:58 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Grand Concourse on Mon Jul 6 18:46:35 2009. I would think he meant "last summer" literally. |
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Posted by Easy on Mon Jul 6 18:58:05 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Spider-Pig on Mon Jul 6 18:54:58 2009. Yes he posted pics and comments last year. |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Tue Jul 7 08:04:05 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. San Francisco. |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Tue Jul 7 10:18:18 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. I'm very sorry to hear about your father. I'll throw in another vote for Chicago, plus side trips to Michigan City and a half-day in Kenosha. |
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Posted by Olog-hai on Tue Jul 7 14:23:05 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by Dan Lawrence on Mon Jul 6 18:00:19 2009. Of course, but still a contemporary viewpoint would be unique. Even millennials live on 11th Street in that town and look out their windows to see a train rolling down their street. |
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Posted by Fred G on Tue Jul 7 15:50:25 2009, in response to Re: Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by kp5308 on Sat Jul 4 09:04:31 2009. Oh man that is so boss.your pal, Fred |
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Posted by Union Turnpike on Sun Aug 2 21:57:12 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. I would say New York City, Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Toronto, London, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, Bogota, Colombia or Elizabeth, N.J.. |
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Posted by seabeachexpress on Sun Aug 2 22:16:35 2009, in response to Where Should Railfans Go On Vacation?, posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Fri Jul 3 17:50:50 2009. I did a Amtrak Round-Robin alone in 2006: the Lake Shore Ltd then the SW Chief to LA . I stayed over night in LA in a nice hotel 4 blocks from Union Station. Next day the took the Coast Starlight to Seattle.. stayed there 3 nights.. then took the Empire Builder back to Chicago and the lake shore Home.. great trip.. The Builder was 1 minute EARLY into Union station. |
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