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Author: Jim Schreier

What Happened to Stop, Look, Listen?

What Happened to Stop, Look, Listen?

By Jim Schreier Posted on October 23, 2019 Posted in AMTRAK

As exemplified by Yogi Berra, the continuing incidence of vehicles violating grade crossings and causing accidents has been easily explained over the years by DOT, FHA, FRA and trucking/bus firms as “we made too many mistakes.” Article Link

The 15 Best Train Movies

The 15 Best Train Movies

By Jim Schreier Posted on October 2, 2019 Posted in General

Good list with classics and some lesser known films to be seen. Article Link

Beautiful Introductory Train Scene

Beautiful Introductory Train Scene

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 30, 2019 Posted in General

The movie opens with a beautiful train scene featuring delivery of the announcement of the King and Queen’s upcoming visit to Downton Abbey.

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Great Train Robbery Part 2

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Great Train Robbery Part 2

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 16, 2019 Posted in General

The Great Train Robbery is an excellent examination of two similar, but still very different leadership styles.

London is going to use heat from the Underground to help heat its homes

London is going to use heat from the Underground to help heat its homes

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 15, 2019 Posted in General

Interesting innovative use from a “train.” Article Link

In 1939, sabotage killed dozens on the City of San Francisco

In 1939, sabotage killed dozens on the City of San Francisco

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 11, 2019 Posted in General

The City of San Francisco was 30 minutes late when it pulled out of Carlin, Nevada on the evening of Aug. 12, 1939. Article Link

Amtrak Wants to Start Running Trains between Toronto and Chicago

Amtrak Wants to Start Running Trains between Toronto and Chicago

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 11, 2019 Posted in General

The largest passenger railroad service in U.S. is considering a proposal that, if approved, would see trains running directly from Chicago to Toronto and back.  Article Link

Amtrak Leadership Wounds The Empire Builder Yet Again

Amtrak Leadership Wounds The Empire Builder Yet Again

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 11, 2019 Posted in General

It’s early morning in Whitefish, Montana, and the sun slowly climbs over the Rocky Mountains to the east and begins to warm the crisp night air at the beautifully restored Amtrak passenger depot and touches on the gleaming eastbound Empire Builder that …

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Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad by Sleeping in a Train Car

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad by Sleeping in a Train Car

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 9, 2019 Posted in Steam

I’d spend time at every one of these places! Article Link

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief lives to ride the rails another day

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief lives to ride the rails another day

By Jim Schreier Posted on September 3, 2019 Posted in AMTRAK

Nice description and happy to hear that news. I travel the Southwest Chief just last year — and loved every minute of it. Article Link

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