I have been invited to attend a special meeting on high speed rail between San Francisco and San Jose. I think I will bring this picture and tell them that I will agree to this if they let me on the rails from time to time. Bill T.
I will also take this picture with me to see if they have looked at all means of applying energy?
GMC coach were part of GM Aerotrain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerotrain_(GM)) in the mid 50s
More detail on Aerotrain (http://www.carofthecentury.com/the_aerotrain.htm)
FWIW
Sojourn for Christ, Gerald
Gerald, Thank you for the very interesting Aerotrain link . 8)
That reminds me, I gotta buy tickets soon if I want to take my next trip on the "Capitol Limited". Talk about a scenic trip. You don't feel like you are on a highway. Rather, you are simply weaving your way through the woods. Which leads me to something else. your idea just led me to check Amtrak/Auto-train.
"Oversized Vehicle
Check-In
At least 2 hours before scheduled departure. 65-88 inches in height and 182 inches or greater in length.
- Maximum width: 84 inches.
- Ground clearance: at least 4 inches "
My car is 16 feet long. It wouldn't fit either, let alone a bus/RV. >:(
Doug
Since we are the subject of trains here is some pictures of my MC-7 parked along a lake, along the tracks. I'm a engineer for this railroad. I stopped the train at the bus for a coffee break. This is between Vernon and Kelowna British Columbia.
Hope to get out of here and head for Arizona with bus shortly.
Gary
Quote from: Gary W on January 25, 2009, 12:58:45 PM
Since we are the subject of trains here is some pictures of my MC-7 parked along a lake, along the tracks. I'm a engineer for this railroad. I stopped the train at the bus for a coffee break. This is between Vernon and Kelowna, British Columbia.
Gary -Hmmmm. . . and Dispatch didn't get upset that suddenly one of his trains is not moving?? LOL!!!
Kelowna, eh? My daughter & her family live in Kelowna - beautiful area!
FWIW & HTH. . .
;)