 | | Re: Stupid question about modern passenger service in U.S.
|
|
(...) Well I just took a non-Amtrak train from Michigan City to Chicago yesterday. (URL) NICTD> provides service from South Bend into Chicago and has for many years. Also (URL) Metra> has trains that run from downtown Chicago into a lot of the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Stupid question about modern passenger service in U.S.
|
|
(...) Essentially no. There is some commuter rail service operated by metro transit authorities (Boston is the example I'm most familiar with). There are a variety of tourist railroads, but they mostly don't serve as general transportation. Frank (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: GBC 6 - the obsession continues...
|
|
(...) I'm taking this as a sincere form of flattery. Nice job, Brian and everyone else working on the GBC. Very impressive. Gus (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Contrary to popular belief...
|
|
(...) Third attempt at this message. I seem to forget that when I Preview the page, the message is below the preview part of the page.. Using the Back button gives you a 'Page has expired message' toasting your message as well... Calum, I have a few (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
|
| |
| | Stupid question about modern passenger service in U.S.
|
|
I figured I wouldn't get flamed too badly on the "friendliest place on the Internet" -- what is the status of individual railroads' passenger service in the U.S.?? I was under the impression that Amtrak provided (almost?) all inter-city passenger (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Large Technic Tracks?
|
|
(...) In my experience, there are several criteria regarding good vs. bad traction with these tracks. If you have a creation that needs to use the tracks to operate separately to steer, the friction sideways must also be addressed. There needs to be (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: D&RGW coach set
|
|
Steve, These coaches look gr-gr-gr-great! The 4-color livery really pops for the eye. Looking forward to your loc of choice to pull this set. later, James Mathis (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: D&RGW coach set
|
|
I actually mentioned that dark blay might have been a better choice for the roof in the MOC pages text. I'm a huge fan of new colors, no insult at all! I only wish I had a ton of blay / dark blay to work with... Actually the pearlesque gray would (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: GBC 6 - the obsession continues...
|
|
In lugnet.robotics, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) Nevermind. Read Steve's post and now I'll just wait with eager anticipation for the video. Dave K (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: The Ninjin C-FA Fighter
|
|
SNIPPIFIED The best thing about you is that you have a sick and twisted mind. Excellent work as usual. I love this take on Mark's concept. In some aspects, I think its even better. I knew that eventually someone other than me would figure out what (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.sealug)
|
