Future Fests as of Fall 2014/Winter 2014-15
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Posted 22 September 2014 - 01:37 PM
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
#2
Posted 22 September 2014 - 03:59 PM
#3
Posted 22 September 2014 - 04:21 PM
Folks would also have the alternative on the way back to take 20 (Crescent) from New Orleans to the Northeast if they desire, keeping in mind the 7 AM departure from New Orleans.
Using the City of New Orleans in both directions, a Houston via New Orleans trip would look a little something like this.
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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Posted 22 September 2014 - 07:33 PM
- East Coast-Pittsburgh-Chicago
- Chicago-Minneapolis/St. Paul-Chicago
- Chicago-Dallas-Chicago
- Chicago-Kansas City-St. Louis-Dallas-Chicago
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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Posted 22 September 2014 - 09:48 PM
#6
Posted 23 September 2014 - 05:15 PM
I really would like to take the Pennsylvanian to Pittsburgh. The last time I was in that city was 1980 and I flew there. I have been to MSP by train in 2004 and rode light rail from the airport to downtown Minneapolis. I have been to New Orleans by Crescent and departed by City of New Orleans, but did not ride anything while in town. My first trip to Texas by train will be in 2 weeks (to LAX from CHI) but I will just be passing through (with no significant stops, I hope)
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Posted 23 September 2014 - 05:55 PM
Edited by saxman, 23 September 2014 - 05:56 PM.
#8
Posted 24 September 2014 - 01:41 AM
So what you are saying is that the current Loyola line, rather than turning River-bound onto Canal Street, will instead go across Canal to what will be the French Quarter line?
So 2016 or even 2017 would work because I doubt the last Houston segment of its Green Line will be open next year anyhow. If combining the two cities into one Fest, all elements need to be available in both places.
To expand on the last of the Fests I listed that involves San Antonio and Austin, that was originally written to include a one way ride on the Lone Star Transit District regional rail line (L-Star). However their website conspicuously does not mention any projected completion date. This is the best they can do on their timeline:
So I don't even want to think how long it will be once they have the green light to begin final design and construction until the line goes into revenue service. What I am saying is, since there is nothing else to ride in San Antonio, one alternative option might be to get off the southbound Texas Eagle in Austin, and stay there 2 nights, rather than one night in San Antonio and one in Austin.2016/2017: Anticipated date for completion and federal approval of engineering and environmental studies and receipt of a notice-to-proceed allowing Lone Star Rail to begin final design and construction.
Edited by KevinKorell, 24 September 2014 - 01:53 AM.
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
#9
Posted 24 September 2014 - 10:18 AM
You'd never know for sure which day you will arrive in NY thoughThese are all very manageable itineraries. The Pittsburgh could be combined with Minneapolis. I would ride 48 to NYC to meet up with the east coast contingent.
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Posted 24 September 2014 - 01:20 PM
Chris,
So what you are saying is that the current Loyola line, rather than turning River-bound onto Canal Street, will instead go across Canal to what will be the French Quarter line?
So 2016 or even 2017 would work because I doubt the last Houston segment of its Green Line will be open next year anyhow. If combining the two cities into one Fest, all elements need to be available in both places.
I think that is what I saw, but not I can't find anything on it. The RTA has very little information on the project. Now it says it should be completed by early 2016.
Here is the information about it, with a map and fact sheet, but it doesn't say where the line will come from.
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