has no one had the time to post them? If you've taken a train trip, let's read about it, flaws and all.
Posted by mr williams (Member # 1928) on :
I think the problem is also that a lot less people seem to look at this section - most put their brief travelogues on the main Amtrak board. Anyway, I'm taking the SWC from CHI-LAX on Monday so I'll try and post mine (in a reasonable time this year!) when I get back.
Posted by MPALMER (Member # 125) on :
I only take day trips...last month rode round trip Alexandria-Newport News, VA.
Short train...engine + 2 coaches + coach/cafe. Southbound 98% full to Richmond, and maybe 50% beyond there.
North bound...maybe 50% at best.
Train was slightly delayed southbound (20 min) and northbound (10 min).
Interesting sights include Richmond Main St. station (not yet restored as a stop), triple crossing, and the elevated track through Richmond.
Ex-C&O track east of Richmond is in much better shape than the ex-C&O west of Orange/Charlottesville (Cardinal route).
Newport News station area has little to see (many passengers xferred to Norfolk bus) but there is a C&O Kanawha across the street in a park. Donated in 1963 and later cosmetically restored (and protected by a fence).
MP
Posted by Eric (Member # 674) on :
In August, I made a 65-hour round-trip on #s 3 & 4 "for the heck of it", as I explained to several people on board. When I can, I'll write a few paragraphs about it, so stay tuned!
Posted by Eric (Member # 674) on :
I promise- it'll come! School has been keeping me way too busy lately, but perhaps tomorrow...
Posted by mr williams (Member # 1928) on :
I know the feeling - I got back a fortnight ago and haven't got around to it yet