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Re: Alaska Railroad

 by cristinarosales ¦  Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:14 pm ¦  Forum: Alaska Railroad ¦  Topic: Alaska Railroad Television Show ¦  Replies: 47 ¦  Views: 43278

I have always wanted to travel to Alaska. I have heard of rail trips from the eastern United States all the way through Canada and into Alaska. I think that would be absolutely amazing to experience. It would give me a chance to experience and visit Alaska, but also enjoy an amazing ride at the same...

Re: Military Railfans

 by cristinarosales ¦  Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:10 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military ¦  Topic: Military Railfans ¦  Replies: 57 ¦  Views: 50646

This is pretty cool. I can't believe how many vets are in this forum. I have to admit that I am impressed. At least 4 pages of nothing but people who have served their country. I commend everyone here and appreciate the sacrifice and service for your nation. I was only in the National Guard, but I t...

Re: Abandoned Staten Island Stations

 by cristinarosales ¦  Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:04 pm ¦  Forum: NYCT MTA Subway, PATH and SIRT ¦  Topic: Abandoned Staten Island Stations ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 5282

This is a brilliant idea. I have never thought about taking a "tour" of abandoned stations. I have only been through Staten Island once. I would love to take a trip back, but I am afraid I can't say of any abandoned stations, but I would really be interested in a list, as well. I enjoy fin...

Re: Loco-hauled metros?

 by cristinarosales ¦  Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:00 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion - Passenger Rail: High Speed and Heavy and Light Rail Systems ¦  Topic: Loco-hauled metros? ¦  Replies: 26 ¦  Views: 8322

Locomotives are capable of achieving as much as 450 miles per gallon of fuel. It would be a reasonable idea to do this. I can't imagine that they wouldn't be capable of making adjustments for the acceleration problem. Even if it did require more electricity, the cost of using electricity would have ...