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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] "For those tuning in late", the proposed routing is that of the "San Francisco Chief" as well as other ATSF Mail & Express trains. No question that "via La Junta" (a phrase appearing in both AT&SF Timetables as well as in passenger tariffs) is faster simply because it is more direct. Now that the speed of a non-corridor passenger train is no longer paramount and since #3-4 have become "Mixtos Diario" with sometimes 25 box cars and roadrailers, the longer routing with less severe grades could result in operating economies, such as requiring three P-42's instead of the present four. Likewise, I would think that Wichita (IATA code ICT) and Amarillo could be on-line sources of both passenger and freight traffic (wouldn't THAT be the gas, if aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Cessna each with extensive facilities in Wichita became users of Amtrak Express; a real ROTFLMAO would be someone with Boeing traveling to Corporate HQ in Chicago aboard #4; almost as funny as when an Amtrak official gets "caught on a plane"). In short, while someone residing in Newton or La Junta could have differing thoughts, I think this is an idea whose time has come. Possibly Amtrak's Mr. Rosenwald reviews this Forum, and will benefit from the discussion regarding this proposal. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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