Tagged With "Train"
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Steamy Encounters in India
Bob Cranwell shares his experiences -- the delights (and some challenges) of traveling in India by rail in the days of steam locomotives.
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Tren del Fin del Mundo, Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger takes a train journey to the "end of the earth", in southern South America.
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Luray, Virginia's Varied Attractions
George G shares some of the highlights of a visit to Luray, Virginia. A top destination is a visit to the Train Museum located in the old Railroad Station (now a Visitor Center).
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Plan to axe French trains stirs opposition
A report to the Ministry of Transport urging scrapping of hundreds of inter-city and regional trains is getting a hot reaction from towns and politicians all over. The proposal would also kill a number of overnight trains connecting Paris to the...
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For railfans: London-Paris train to the past
1997 Golden Arrow special Photo: Oxyman / Wikimedia For railfans, and for nostalgic travelers in general, this fall brings an opportunity to relive the days of the boat trains and ferry...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 10, 2015: Cranbrook Ed
I'd like to introduce you to "Cranbrook Ed". Cranbrook is a small city in southeastern British Columbia with an important history as a railway hub. Situated in the heart of its historic downtown is this statue of an elephant,...
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SNCF: Oooops, we made the trains too big!
Above: Too high for tunnel....Below: Too wide for the station SNCF, the French rail operator that last year ordered trains too wide for its platforms has now ordered cars too tall for the tunnels that connect the rail systems of France to Italy....
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Spain facing rail strikes next month
Spain's rail system, Renfe, is facing strikes next month by two key unions, the train drivers (SEMAF) and maintenance workers (CCOO). In both cases, contract negotiations are involved. The engineers have called two one-day strikes and a two-day...
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Heat wave leads Swiss to cut bus/train fares
With temperatures still high and ozone pollution levels rising, Swiss authorities have moved to encourage weekend travelers to leave their cars at home by temporarily cutting train and bus fares. In Geneva, all forms of transit will continue at...
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Eurostar expands routes for winter skiing
If cruisers are dreaming of Caribbean warmth for the coming winter (see item above), skiiers are already thinking of freshly-packed powder and warm drinks after...so now, in the heat of summer, we are seeing the winter services being announced. ...
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France Train Service, SNCF, Expands Low Cost Trains and Buses
Frances train service, SNCF, is expanding its low cost TGV service, Ouigo and tripling it's fleet of coaches called Ouibus. Ouigo was set up in 2013 to run TGV trains from Paris to the south of France, namely the cities of Lyon,...
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Fast & Free Wifi Coming to 100 Indian Train Stations
Photo by Mac Google is bringing fast wi-fi to 100 train stations in India by the end of 2016. The initiative will eventually cover 400 stations. In most cases, this will be the fastest internet...
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Amtrak Expands its Pets on a Train Pilot Program
Amtrak expands its pets on a train pilot program that began last year in Illinois. Now for a $25 fee (one way), passengers traveling between Boston, New York, Washington, and Virginia on the Northeast Regional line and between Boston and...
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Hi-speed rail to connect Miami, Orlando
With stations already under construction, a new rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando is on track for a 2017 launch, with trains that will provide airline-style amenities without the airport hassle. The new...
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Hunt for Nazi treasure train gets serious
Polish soldiers clearing the area of mines After 70 years of rumors about a treasure-laden train hidden in Poland by retreating German armies, authorities may (they hope!) be close to finding the truth. With help from the Polish Mining...
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May 27, 2018: Myanmar—The Gokteik Viaduct
Gilles shares memories of a train journey in Myanmar, including the crossing of the country's longest viaduct.
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Dec. 13, 2017: Boulder Depot, Boulder, CO
Memories of the past, as Samantha takes us to visit Boulder's original Union Pacific depot.
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A Day in Truckee
DrFumblefinger stops in the historic railroad city of Truckee, situated in eastern California near Reno. He found a pretty and nicely preserved community that was a pleasant place to explore.
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May 23, 2018: Thomson, Georgia Train Station
Samantha shares her visit to the Old Georgia Railroad Railway Train Station, formally known as the Thomson Georgia Train Station Depot.
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May 10 is National Train Day
National Train Day...a celebration of why rail travel matters...is Saturday, May 10 and includes hundreds of events all across the country, with displays and activities at Amtrak stations, rail museums and more. More details on this Amtrak-sponsored...
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A Couple of Tips on Booking the High Speed Bargain TGV Ouigo Trains in France
Ouigo is an independently run subsidiary of the French national rail company SNCF . It started in April 2013 between Marne-la Vallee (the Disney station near Paris) and some points south east. A certain number of seats are 10 Euros and go up as...
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Luxury Train Travel in Japan Increases as Yen has weakened
Tourists,an aging population, and business people give rise to Japan's luxury train travel. Read here, photo: hdwpapers.com
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum: Where Gumbo Was #39
Actually, this is a tale of Where Gumbo is Going, because in fact he hasn't yet made it to this largest of all U.S. model railroad museums. Of course, there are conflicting claims, but... I'm going to Los Angeles for a while in July, and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 17, 2014: Cobble Stone Square in Aix-en-Provence
On a recent visit to Marseilles in southern France, we took a day trip by train to Aix-en-Provence. It was a pleasant 50 or so minute ride in a clean, comfortable and modern carriage, and the passing scenery of Provence was...
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German railroad: Passengers are making us late
Die Bahn hopes that closing doors earlier will get trains out of the station on time.
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"Doggie-Door" makes lockers easier to use
A Japanese company's come up with a way to let you add and remove items from the locker you've stored your luggage in.
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London gets floating hotel and jobs project
London will soon have a new 144-room floating hotel that's also a job-training project.
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Jan. 6, 2019: NYBG Holiday Train Show
The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Gardens is a favorite destination of Jonathan L every December
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Japan's 'bullet trains' reach Hokkaido
Japan's network of Bullet Trains (shinkansen) has taken another leap forward with the completion of service to Hokkaido island.
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France: Trains of even greater Vitesse
France's high-speed rail network will be even higher-speed next year as new and refurbished trains support major schedule upgrades.
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Expedia's on a new track with rail tickets
Expedia, already the world's largest travel booker, is extending its reach into an area where it's been weak: rail tickets. Up to now, Expedia's been glad to sell you a flight, but it might, especially in Europe, not be the fastest or cheapest choice....
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JetBlue's new pilot training plan: no experience needed
With a worldwide pilot shortage expected over the next decades, JetBlue is taking an unusual step: it plans to train would-be airliner pilots who come to it without prior training as military or private pilots. In recent years, as flying has expanded and the supply of ex-military pilots has shrunk, airlines worldwide have begun to feel the effects of a shortage. Commercial pilot licenses require 1500 hours of flying experience. JetBlue's plan, new to the U.S., but similar to plans used by...
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Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
Every year the NY Botanical Gardens turns the Haupt Conservatory into a model train holiday fantasy.
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France: End of the line for sleeper trains?
Increased operating costs and the growth of budget airlines and high-speed day trains may be ending sleeping car service in France.
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Construction of SE Asia's first bullet train begins
Indonesian President Joko Widodo broke ground on Southeast Asia's first ever bullet train.
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Jan. 31, 2016: Spuyten Duyvil Train Station
An empty train station on a cold day. A great chance to take some photos
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June 7, 2016: Horsemen of the Puszta
These Hungarian horses, once trained for battle, still learn not to fear sounds such as gunfire or cracking whip...and can lie down on command!
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Nov. 8, 2018: Milano Centrale railway station
DrFumblefinger shares some views of Milan's busy Central train station, an example of "Fascist Architecture".
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Quetta, Train to Chaman
Bob Cranwell shares a story of a memorable train journey in high altitude Pakistan.
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New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show
Jonathan L takes us to this year's Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
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Departures: Trains and Boats and Planes
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares interesting thoughts and observations on the nature of travel and the traveler.
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Re: Amtrak's Auto Train - Relax your way to Sunshine
Thank you Jonathan L. Great Info! I've been wanting to take the Auto Train for years and I really needed a report on what to expect.
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Re: Amtrak's Auto Train - Relax your way to Sunshine
Great report, Jonathan! I guess I live a sheltered life in the west, because I'd never even heard of this train route before. It intrigues me. Something to include on a snowbird journey to Florida someday.
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Re: Road Trip, Day 1: City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and The Skunk
Thanks, you made us feel like we are on the journey with you!Can't wait for the rest of your Roadtrip!
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Re: Road Trip, Day 1: City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and The Skunk
Agree with you, Rob! Thank you, PM, for letting us sit in the back seat of your road trip! Can't wait to see where we drive to next. Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? (I was an annoying kid)
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Re: Road Trip, Day 1: City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and The Skunk
And what a great teaser headline!
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Re: Road Trip, Day 1: City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and The Skunk
What an interesting place. Looking at the city on Google maps it certainly has that institutional utility look of a government facility. If not knowing it was the Mendocino State Hospital I would have thought it was an old military base. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
I've been there in the past...it's great, but large-gauge models have never been my thing. But now that I know the display is built from garden scrap, I may have to take another look!
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Re: Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
The trains are fun, but the buildings are really the show.