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Re: Boat Strikes Livingston Ave Bridge in Albany, NY

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Mon Jan 28, 2019 5:22 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Boat Strikes Livingston Ave Bridge in Albany, NY ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 2021

With an empty Barge n the loose along with the boats,they were lucky that barge missed the bridge piers at LAB! :wink: With the current and ice pushing on that one pier via the large white boat, the barge impacting the runaway boat could have done some serious damage. I was half expecting to see th...

Re: Boat Strikes Livingston Ave Bridge in Albany, NY

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Mon Jan 28, 2019 3:21 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Boat Strikes Livingston Ave Bridge in Albany, NY ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 2021

The ice buildup on the Mohawk and Hudson rivers was quite impressive. I was beginning to wonder what impact the ice would have once the temps climbed above freezing after that weekend storm. Temperatures in the region were generally at or below zero, with a biting and dangerous wind chill. Frankly, ...

Re: So Long Solari

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:43 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: PHL - So Long Solari ¦  Replies: 97 ¦  Views: 39514

jamesinclair wrote:Which Amtrak station still has a Solari. Trenton maybe?
Owned by NJT, as is Newark penn. Only two NJ stations not owned by NJT: metropark (Amtrak), Newark airlink station (PANYNJ). Trenton has the larger ADA compliant flappy board, and is augmented with several PID screens throughout the station.

Re: "Lost" stations on R3 West Trenton?

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:40 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: "Lost" stations on R3 West Trenton? ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 12166

I think a reopened Roeloffs (with parking) would do great business, especially in the glaring geographical absence of the Newtown branch or any stations between Levittown and Trenton. Funny you mention this gap. There are some who want to re-open morrisville as a joint service NJT/SEPTA station. I ...

Re: "Lost" stations on R3 West Trenton?

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:48 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: "Lost" stations on R3 West Trenton? ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 12166

Was out riding around looking for interurban & railroad remnants a bunch the last few months. Right by where this "parkland" stop was, the namesake road paraleling the rail line bows out toward the rail line. Wondering if this is where it was, or if it was by the dead end street. Now t...

Re: Overnight Coach Configuration Ideas

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:05 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Overnight Coach Configuration Ideas ¦  Replies: 206 ¦  Views: 45234

Always thought these would be cool to bring back..

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Re: Amtrak Vermonter (Montrealer Amherst Boston CT River Lin

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:34 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Vermonter / Montrealer ¦  Replies: 2086 ¦  Views: 566306

I have a question. Why does the vermonter not stop in Charlestown, NH? Just reading up on nerdy historical stuff & noticed the vermonter passed through there, and that other options for travel aside from private motor vehicle are somewhat limited..

Re: SEPTA Power Plant Proposal backlash

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:15 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Power Plant Proposal backlash ¦  Replies: 26 ¦  Views: 17700

It should be spec-ed to run on multiple fuel sources, including bio-diesel and algea biomass..

Quiet zone officially proposed for Woodbourne Rd

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:11 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Quiet zone officially proposed for Woodbourne Rd ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 2610

So, it seems someone has the idea to make the crossing at woodbourne rd (west trenton line) a quiet zone. http://www.middletownbucks.org/2016%2006-06.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Item 8 a under board of supervisors. I have used the west trenton line more than any othe...

Re: Niagara Falls Station

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:55 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Niagara Falls Station ¦  Replies: 63 ¦  Views: 15657

It's too bad we cannot have a free travel system set up to go with our free trade agreement. Instead of NAFTA it would be like NAFTZ..

Re: All Silverliner Vs out of service due to a structural de

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sat Jul 09, 2016 10:30 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Silverliner Vs Out of Service - Schedule/Service Discussion ¦  Replies: 496 ¦  Views: 131065

Just in time for this catastrophe, the rough weather has started up. Really sucks for all involved. Any word on which exact pieces of equipment specifically locomotives will be leased (road numbers would be great if possible)? Also, just going to put this out there: Every SEPTA engineer I've ever ta...

Re: Train 89 Incident

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:24 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Palmetto - Train 89 Incident ¦  Replies: 198 ¦  Views: 44772

Adding insult to injury, there was also a trespasser strike in the vicinity of cornwells heights station that evening & a grade crossing incident with two fatalities in illinois. Very sad day for amtrak. Hoping all involved take a deep breath and find the resolve to get through this difficult ti...

Blueliner by Wayne junction?

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:01 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Blueliner by Wayne junction? ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 3006

The other day I took a train from somerton to market east. I noticed an old blue painted car sitting near the active tracks by Wayne junction. Is this a "blueliner"? I don't take the train into Philly frequently, but I'd like to go back & get a photo of this curiosity..

Re: Southwest Chief Derails In Kansas

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:31 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Southwest Chief Derails In Kansas ¦  Replies: 53 ¦  Views: 16815

There are "farmer" access crossings for equipment to get to fields all over this area. Wondering if one of these played a role. Engineer deserves a pat on the back for protecting his charge as he did with the mentioned emergency brake application..

Re: Empire Connection

 by TrainPhotos ¦  Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:21 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak Empire Service (New York State) ¦  Replies: 3048 ¦  Views: 200326

jackintosh11 wrote:Also, I believe tracks 1-4 don't have 3rd rail.
Since trains cannot access those tracks directly from the east, it makes no sense for them to. At least that's what I always thought..

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