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chrisg
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Hello, Chris Guenzler here.

Tomorow I take off on my Spring 2006 Trip and will be off line for most of that time. Here is the trip if any of you would like to follow along on my journety or stop by and say hello along the way.

4/13 583 Santa Ana to Los Angeles
4 Los Angeles to Chicago
4/15 30 chicago to Washington,DC
4/16 Corridior train to Philadephia
4/17 Septa and Camaden Light Rail plus others
4/18 642 Philadephia to Princeton Jct
NJT Princeton Branch
646 Philadephia to New York
Ride something in New York Area
New York Mets Game
4/19 51 New York to Chicago
4/20 3 Chicago to Los Angeles
4/22 ? Los Angeles to Santa Ana

I will be writing a full report as usual and will get to experience Full dining cars service on Train 4, SP Dining on Train 30, Tray Meals on 51 and SP on Train 3. Pictures will be included of everything that I will be served or seen.

http://www.trainweb.org/chris

Chris

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Good Railing!! - Ray
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You'll be seeing the New River Gorge (#51) on the same day I ride through the Rockies (not around them!) on #5!

Have a fantastic trip and ain't spring break grand?

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Climbing toward 5,000 posts like the Southwest Chief ascending Raton Pass. Cautiously, not nearly as fast as in the old days, and hoping to avoid premature reroutes.

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how can you aford 2 pay for all that Travel?

Wish I could do that [Smile]

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Hey Jonathan,

It comes with reaching adulthood and working full-time. Live modestly and save your disposable income for travel. It wouldn't hurt to join Amtrak Guest Rewards too so that the day trips you are able to do close to home start building points for free rail travel. When most of us were your age (I'm guessing you're in the 16-19 age range) we didn't manage to get out as far or as often. Your time is coming!

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Climbing toward 5,000 posts like the Southwest Chief ascending Raton Pass. Cautiously, not nearly as fast as in the old days, and hoping to avoid premature reroutes.

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I can't wait for your trip report Chris. Have a great trip and be sure to inspect all the new food you experience and let us know. [Smile]
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Well said, Notelvis. Your time will come, Jonathan! Keep on working on your photography and computer skills.

Chris, I'll be looking for the trip report, too! Your "Spring Break" must be the week after Easter. I'm at that enviable stage where "Spring Break" is year round! I'll be doing a transatlantic crossing the end of the month but plan to do some train riding in England before I return.

Frank in dark but clear SBA

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We might cross paths in Philly, as I have a 4.5 hour layover there on my own Spring Trip to Pittsburgh (corridor train arrives appx 715, pennsy leaves at 1145), during which I'll be doing some SEPTA fanning as well. mostly the subway surface car lines, and a trip on the #15 Girard Ave. line with its rebuilt PCCs.

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Hope all the trips work out wonderfully. I am looking forward to everyone's reports!
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Alive and well in Philly. Had SP dining the whole way. Did most of Septa off to New York
tommorrow.


Chris

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I got back on early one hour and nine minutes ealy into LAUPT. The story is written and will be in four parts. I'm still adding pictures to the two of the parts and will post here again when it is all done.

Chris

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The story is done at:

http://www.trainweb.org/chris/swgone.html

It is a four part story.

Enjoy,


Chris

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Wonderful trip report! When I read your reports, I feel like I am right there on the train.

One minor correction, the town in Pennsylvania is CONNELLSVILLE, the small town on the Youghiogheny River.

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