New Kalamazoo, Michigan to Chicago high speed rail, which I call KalamaZOOM (coined here first 2.21.2012).
Kalamazoo to Chicago High Speed Rail, Kalamazoom
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Model Train Information Needed for Starters
Before you start building a model train layout you will need a lot of information. You have a lot of decision to make about your layout. Model train information can be found several different ways. You can subscribe to magazines on train modeling, or go to the library. Most libraries have model magazines you can read for free. Also you can find model train books on any type or gauge of model train you may want to model. One of the most popular model magazines is the Model Railroader. This magazine stated it publication in 1910. Get as much information as you can, before beginning your layout. All of these books and magazines just give ideas of what you can model. It will be left up to you to decide what you are going to model. Continue reading
Take the Fast Train to Vegas
DesertXpress High Speed Rail Service
Yes, the DesertXpress train from Victorville to Las Vegas is going to happen!
The federal government has issues final environmental clearance that will allow the project to proceed. This is on a path to be the first bullet train in the US.
One remaining hurdle is federal clearance for financing the $6 billion private project. DesertXpress is confident that finances will come through.
Luxury trains will transport passengers for $50 fares by 2015 along a 190 mile route that should take 80 minutes with speeds reaching 150 mph.
Link to DesertXpress.
CityRail A set Waratah Train departing from Olympic Park Station
What a first class facility!
Success Story: Passenger Train Service to Cedar Rapids Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Another successful story, proving grassroots efforts to promote train travel can work. A rail history group, the National Railway Historical Society, was instrumental in bringing passenger trains to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization has 14,000 members and chapters all over the country. Train service will be to Chicago and will initiate with the organization’s annual conference in June 2012. The line is supposed to be a green line as well using biofuels. Continue reading
Tips About Ho Brass Model Trains And The Hobby Opportunity
When an individual includes a hobby in to their life they are creating an ideal focus that could assist them discover more pleasure from their life experience. An unique leisure activity opportunity is found with the opportunity to collect HO brass model trains. HO brass model trains are replica trains that are 1:87 size of Continue reading
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
India continues high speed rail
“Going ahead with its ambitious high-speed train proposal, Railways have joined hands with Japan to begin the ground work to reduce travel time by half on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.” – see link.
Italo – Italy’s High Speed Private Train Service
Here is a nice video recap of Italy’s new private train “Italo”.
Two Positive Transit Developments
Even in these budget crisis times, we occasionally see good news for transit and train supporters. Today, I make note of two developments:
- North Texas TEXRail – a Fort Worth, Grapevine and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport commuter line in development has a target date in 2016 for passenger service to begin. Read more here.
- Dayton Florida – plans are underway to bring Amtrak service back to the east coast of Florida. Read more here.
This is not where we want to be, it is not bullet or high speed rail, but it is a step in the right direction for those that want to see us become a greener, more energy dependent country.
Getting and Keeping Children Interested in Toy Model Trains
Toy Model Trains
Many of us have had toy model trains as children. We loved watching them go around the track (usually a simple circle or oval) and listening to the chug chug of the locomotive. But I would be willing to bet that most of us abandoned those trains rather quickly because they were a little boring. Model train enthusiasts today, know that model railroading can be anything but boring. There are so many aspects to keep your attention that a lifetime is not enough to thoroughly explore them all. So how do you keep children interested? Read on for some ideas.