As of 4:35 Pm ET, I am still sitting stock still between Elyria and Sandusky, OH on Amtrak #49. At least it is on PV Mt. Vernon, and not in coach. and, we have wi-fi. OH, here we are starting to move! 6 freights in a row have gone past in the opposite direction, with one track out of service ahead. I've seen a lot of freight trains today. Here's a few of them.
And, just for fun, a railfanning coyote in Cleveland.
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Great pictures, and how fun. Is this You?
Hello Bandob • Excellent Prototypical Photography
Thanks for sharing these photos of.....
Really neat!
Peter
Bill, I love that shot where you're on the middle track between the oil train and what look like frac sand hoppers.
I have a couple more train related activities for Wednesday. I can fill your "dance card" if you let me.
Great shots. Great way to spend an afternoon!!
- Mike
Bill,
If I had of known I could have brought you a cold beverage.
A lot of good train watching spots in that area.
Bill
Mill City: That is indeed us.
Boxcar Bill: Got plenty aboard, but would have been good to see you.
Here we are now in Toledo, front and rear.
Elliot: Will keep you posted on which day(s) we will be there. We are supposed to go to Chicago on #29 early tomorrow morning, but it is not at all clear that we would make 7 the same day. If not, Wednesday would be our ONLY day in the Twin Cities. Will keep you posted by email or phone as I know more.
What a great adventure, Bill. Dining en route?
Jon, we are dining, but not to that degree of style.
We have no chef, we are sort of doing it ourselves. My role tonight was washing the dishes, since nobody would want me in the kitchen! I recognize Joe. Tom recognizes Chef Charles and Gene.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Bill, but I'm going to stop short of holding my breath. A bit of good news, Wednesday I'm totally free. My appointment is Monday. I read the calendar wrong.
Even if you arrive in Chicago in the wee hours, you should still be able to connect to the Builder, since it doesn't leave until early afternoon. In my mind, a deliberate decision to layover a full day in Chicago, would call into question the value of continuing on to the Twin Cities at all. While the westbound trip on the CP should run closer to on time, the return to Chicago could be a repeat of major delays, due to oil traffic on the BNSF west of St Paul.
I hope I'm wrong. All you can do is relax and enjoy the ride.
Glad you made it. I have to get going. I'll be back by 1 PM.
Jon, we are dining, but not to that degree of style.
We have no chef, we are sort of doing it ourselves. My role tonight was washing the dishes, since nobody would want me in the kitchen!
I suppose not to that degree, but it's heartwarming to know that one still can. I would gladly elect myself to wash the dishes instead of cooking. It sounds like everyone is having a great time.
Pictures of your trailing friends...
...Now off to Elliot's to help prepare for your arrival.
Good to see them! Speaking as a "Friend of the 261," any Friend of the 261 is a friend of mine! LOL
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