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On weekdays, it is possible to ride an "iron triangle" on Metrolink. I've done this twice...Fullerton-Orange-Riverside-Los Angeles-Fullerton. It can be done in this direction with limited delay.
Metrolink generally runs very close to schedule, and it's a great way to see the local rail lines.
One of the more interesting routes for seeing freights is the UP (LA&SL) line from LA to Riverside.
I have never seen many BNSF trains between Atwood and Riverside...luck of timing I guess.
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MPALMER Member # 125
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Have also ridden CalTrain between San Francisco and San Jose/Tamien. The route was still being refurbished acouple years ago, and some of the route still looked like the good old SP, especially the lineside target signals. Depressing to see the Bayshore Yard reduced to weeds and sticks.
MPALMER Member # 125
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There is also the San Diego light rail line, which started on the SD&AE rails south and east of town. It has now expanded to new areas that never had rail service.
The downtown corridor is interesting as parts sort of look like a 4-track main, with 2 metro tracks and 2 BNSF/Coaster/Amtrak tracks running side by side for several blocks.
The south end of the line is a short walk from the Mexico border.
espeefoamer Member # 2815
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One can also do a triangle trip out of San Francisco,using Caltrain to San Jose,Amtrak to Richmond,then BART back to San Francisco.
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