Tag Archives: Rail

Rail – Amtrak’s 40th anniversary train comes to Sacramento and Oakland

Amtrak’s 40th anniversary exhibit train is making the rounds of the Pacific coast states including stops in Sacramento (5-6 Nov) and Oakland (12-13 Nov). Take a look at my “Planes, Trains, and Running” blog for more.

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Rail – All there is to know about Amtrak service in Chico

If you’re a regular reader of my primary blog, “Planes, Trains, and Running”, then you are probably aware that I’m slowly writing a series called “Amtrak Service and Fares“. Similar to the “Airline Fare School” series, which I finished early … Continue reading

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Rail – The Northern California Explorer – Feather River/Keddie/Lake Almanor/Bieber/Klamath Falls

This is a short post for Chico-area residents to remind you of a rare opportunity to take a remarkable train excursion on two routes that never have passenger service, and another that is normally not covered during the day by … Continue reading

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Rail – Another Tehachapis detour on the Coast Starlight (Spring 2011)

Take a look at my main blog, “Planes, Trains, and Running” for a post that Chico area residents may be interested in. It’s another chance to ride Amtrak’s Coast Starlight down the San Joaquin Valley and over the rugged Tehachapis … Continue reading

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Rail – Jordan’s first train ride

Our former neighbors’ grandson Jordan turned 6 at the end of December, making him an eligible candidate for his first real train ride. It’s at that age when boys (mostly) can get hooked on trains. That important mission was carried … Continue reading

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Amtrak Service and Fares – new blog series

For those interested in Amtrak I’m starting a new blog series entitled “Amtrak Service and Fares”. It will be similar to the “Airline Fare School” series, however it will include a great deal of information about Amtrak’s routes and service … Continue reading

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Rail – Feather River Express and Trains Unlimited Tours

Chico area folks may be interested in this post in my blog “Planes, Trains, & Running” about the annual excursion trains up the Feather River canyon to Portola operated by Trains Unlimited Tours. Click here to view the post.

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Rail – Los Angeles to Portland on the Coast Starlight over the Tehachapis

In my last post I sang the praises of using the Burbank Airport rail station as a gateway to southern California. For me it was simple. I hopped on a Metrolink train and about 25 minutes later I was getting … Continue reading

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Rail – Through the Feather River Canyon on Amtrak’s California Zephyr

Have you ever woken up feeling that today was the day that you absolutely must go to Winnemucca? It wasn’t quite so spur-of-the-moment but about a month ago I found out a major trackwork project in the vicinity of Donner … Continue reading

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