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Snow Stall Amtrak in Virginia

Snow Stall Amtrak in Virginia

Jim SchreierJan 5, 20221 min read

Amtrak’s Crescent, which left New Orleans on Sunday on its…

Rescued from Icy New Mexico Tram

Rescued from Icy New Mexico Tram

Jim SchreierJan 2, 20221 min read

Article Link The state’s search and rescue team used ropes…

Rohr Turboliners rerouted to rail oblivion

Rohr Turboliners rerouted to rail oblivion

Jim SchreierNov 30, 20211 min read

The only ones catching these trains now are the weeds.…

Comprehensive History of Amtrak

Comprehensive History of Amtrak

Jim SchreierNov 30, 20211 min read

Three authors who do not claim experience concerning passenger railroading…

Stop This Train!

Stop This Train!

Jim SchreierNov 28, 20211 min read

There is at least one technology in America, however, that…

Amtrak’s Plan to Connect the U.S.

Amtrak’s Plan to Connect the U.S.

Jim SchreierSep 23, 20211 min read

 50 years since Amtrak was founded, the United States’ federally-owned…

Amtrak 2035 Map: Hopes and Challenges

Amtrak 2035 Map: Hopes and Challenges

Jim SchreierSep 23, 20211 min read

“America’s Railroad” recently released a map showing the services it…

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Train Whistles Stir Memories

Jim SchreierSep 19, 20211 min read

Anyway, before I get too far off track back to…