Hello, my name's Allen. I'm here to share my various train photos, news, and advocacy.
Focused mainly on British Columbia and Ontario, Washington and Oregon states but sometimes I will post a couple other adventures from where I've gone!
My original photos may be used under the terms of the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. Feel free to send a message for other uses or any questions.
Vancouver By-election ABC Competitor Candidates
Vancouver By-election ABC Competitor Candidates
I need to figure out who the leading not-ABC candidates are for this week's municipal by-election (Sat Apr 5). Help me out and pitch the best contenders? Thank you!
Sorry in advance folks, I couldn't figure out how to make a Link Post from Mastodon.
Also frightening is Trump's reaction to this on Truth Social, casually referring to himself as king:
"CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!"
Trump administration terminates approval of New York's congestion pricing program
Trump administration terminates approval of New York's congestion pricing program
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/manhattan/trump-dot-ends-congestion-pricing-approval-new-york/6155968/
The MTA said it has filed "papers in federal court" in an effort to keep congestion pricing going
TransLink Bus Rapid Transit Survey is Open Until 9 Feb 2025.
TransLink Bus Rapid Transit Survey is Open Until 9 Feb 2025.
If you are in Metro #Vancouver, have your say on these planned BRT routes and service. More info here @vancouver
Vancouver West Coast Express EMD F59PH
Vancouver West Coast Express EMD F59PH
This shiny locomotive carries commuters in and out of the heart of #Vancouver every weekday. It has 5 inbound trips in the morning and 5 outbound in the evening, past Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge to as far out as Mission, #BritishColumbia. It's quite fast compared to rush hour driving, and the views of the Fraser River are a treat. I just wish it went the non-rush directions at least a couple times a day.
Any model railroad enthusiast want to expand their 1:1 scale collection?
Any model railroad enthusiast want to expand their 1:1 scale collection?
https://www.caltrainstore.com/special-items
Caltrain will be auctioning their diesel EMD F40PH-2 in the next month or two, with the engine removed. These engines were replaced by the new electric locos. Transport and storage will be buyer's responsibility.
I like both!
Some transit vehicles on "The T" in Boston recently received googly eyes, spurred on by a local campaign.
Some transit vehicles on "The T" in Boston recently received googly eyes, spurred on by a local campaign.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/boston-trains-googly-eyes-1.7253577
Montreal Locomotive Works Class H1b - No. 2816 "The Empress"
Montreal Locomotive Works Class H1b - No. 2816 "The Empress"
Happy #Canada Day!
I was in #Calgary #Alberta in April
to see this beautifully restored steam locomotive. It was a public event at Canadian Pacific Headquarters in commemoration of 1 year since their merger with Kansas City Southern.
This #train has since been on tour and will do one last stop in #Winnipeg on July 6th, 2024.
This one is interesting. The Abt system is only between two stations on a steep grade and a separate locomotive shunts with the train, not shown here.
The picture is of the beautiful and unique station that is located on top of the bridge.
I've ridden this one, and I would recommend earplugs if you have sensitive ears.
@edgemaster72
Yes! May you see it? No (come back tomorrow).
P.S.: If anyone has any tips to get Lemmy link posts to work from Mastodon, please enlighten me. Thanks.
New Amtrak Borealis train begins service tomorrow, May 21st, 2024
New Amtrak Borealis train begins service tomorrow, May 21st, 2024
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-to-launch-chicago-st-paul-train-may-21/
Train 333 to Milwaukee and 340 to Chicago will become Train 1333 to Minneapolis and 1340 to Chicago.
New Amtrak Borealis train begins service tomorrow, May 21st, 2024
New Amtrak Borealis train begins service tomorrow, May 21st, 2024
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-to-launch-chicago-st-paul-train-may-21/
Train 333 to #Milwaukee and 340 to #Chicago will become Train 1333 to #Minneapolis and 1340 to Chicago.