US Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast Studio: Recent Episodes
MrT
Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 35 In ‘Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland’ I start my journey on the Lakeshore Limited. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: The Lakeshore Limited: In 1975 the Lake Shore Limited starts … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep35 Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland"
The post USRJ S3 Ep35 Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Chicago’s Architecture – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 34 ‘Chicago’s Architecture’ takes me on a very interesting river trip through the city. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: On to the river: I cross the river on on Michigan Avenue using the DuSable Bridge. Starting in … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 34 Chicago’s Architecture"
The post USRJ S3 Episode 34 Chicago’s Architecture appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Millennium Park and the Lurie Garden – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 33 ‘Millennium Park and the Lurie Garden’ takes me through the streets of Chicago to this wonderful garden in the centre of the city. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Through the streets: I’m … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep33 Millennium Park"
The post USRJ S3 Ep33 Millennium Park appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
We arrive in Chicago – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 32 ‘We arrive in Chicago’ completes our journey on the Texas Eagle. In 62 hours we have passed through cities and countryside, deserts and lush pasture, an amazing, ever changing, panorama. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep32 We arrive in Chicago"
The post USRJ S3 Ep32 We arrive in Chicago appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Carlinville to Pontiac – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 31 ‘Carlinville to Pontiac’ continues our journey through the lush farmland of Illinois and historic towns and cities. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Carlinville: The town is the county seat of Macoupin County and has nearly … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 31 Carlinville to Pontiac"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 31 Carlinville to Pontiac appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Walnut Ridge to Alton – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 30 ‘Walnut Ridge to Alton’ continues our journey through the night and into the morning as we travel through Arkansas, Missouri and enter Illinois. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Walnut Ridge: By the time we … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 30 Walnut Ridge to Alton"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 30 Walnut Ridge to Alton appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Texarkana to Little Rock – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 29 ‘Texarkana to Little Rock’ continues our journey through the evening and into the night as we leave Texas and travel into Arkansas. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Texarkana: We reach Texarkana after 28 hours … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 29 Texarkana to Little Rock"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 29 Texarkana to Little Rock appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Mineola to Marshall – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 28 ‘Mineola to Marshall’ continues our journey through the afternoon and in to the evening. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Mineola: As the episode opens we are travelling through the countryside as we approach Mineola. We … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 28 Mineola to Marshall"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 28 Mineola to Marshall appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Fort Worth to Mineola- US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 27 ‘Fort Worth to Mineola’ covers the 120 miles between these two cities. The journey has a schedule of 3 hours. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Fort Worth: We arrive in Fort Worth early. The station … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep27 Fort Worth to Mineola"
The post USRJ S3 Ep27 Fort Worth to Mineola appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Temple to Fort Worth – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 26 ‘Temple to Fort Worth’ is composed of my thoughts on the 130 mile journey between these two cities. The journey has schedule of 2 1/2 hours but we reach Fort Worth early. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep26 Temple to Fort Worth"
The post USRJ S3 Ep26 Temple to Fort Worth appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
San Marcos to Temple – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 25 ‘San Marcos to Temple’ covers around 105 miles of our journey. We reach Temple, the fourth station on this part of the journey, after nearly 3 hours. To see the photographs that accompany this podcast please click on a thumbnail to open the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep25 San Marcos to Temple"
The post USRJ S3 Ep25 San Marcos to Temple appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Marfa to New Braunfels – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 24 ‘Marfa to New Braunfels’ covers our 400 mile journey during the late afternoon and overnight. We travel from the very wet desert west of Marfa to New Braunfels on the way to our stop at San Marcos. To see the photographs that accompany … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 24 Marfa to New Braunfels"
The post USRJ S3 Episode 24 Marfa to New Braunfels appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
El Paso and a very wet desert – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 23 ‘El Paso and a very wet desert’ describes our time in El Paso and the first part of our journey to Alpine, Texas. The photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: El Paso: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 23 El Paso and a very wet desert"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 23 El Paso and a very wet desert appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
To the border town of El Paso – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 22 ‘To the border town of El Paso’ covers my journey from our stop at Lordsburg, via Deming, through the inhospitable countryside of New Mexico. The photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Lordsburg: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep22 To the border town of El Paso"
The post USRJ S3 Ep22 To the border town of El Paso appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 21 In ‘From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg‘ I travel through the unhospitable countryside of Arizona and New Mexico. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Out into the desert: There … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 21 From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 21 From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 20 In ‘Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson‘ I travel through the night on the first leg of my journey to Chicago. We depart on time from Union Station in LA and arrive in Tucson the next morning, 30 minutes early, whilst I’m … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 20 Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 20 Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Los Angeles – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 19 Los Angeles is an amazing city that I am visiting for the second time. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: New Orleans to Los Angeles: Another day, another Uber! This time I’m travelling to the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 19 Los Angeles"
The post USRJ S3 Episode 19 Los Angeles appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Longue Vue Garden in New Orleans – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 18 In Longue Vue Garden in New Orleans I visit the amazing garden created by Edith and Edgar Stern. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Getting to Longue Vue: I take an … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 18 Longue Vue Garden"
The post USRJ S3 Episode 18 Longue Vue Garden appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
We reach New Orleans on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 17 In We reach New Orleans on The Crescent this section of my journey comes to an end as we reach New Orleans after midnight. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: … Continue reading "USRJ Ep 17 We reach New Orleans"
The post USRJ Ep 17 We reach New Orleans appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From east of Leeds to Meridian on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 16 From east of Leeds to Meridian on The Crescent continues my journey as we travel, with many unscheduled stops, towards New Orleans on The Crescent. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 16 From east of Leeds to Meridian"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 16 From east of Leeds to Meridian appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Atlanta to beyond Pell City on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 15 Atlanta to beyond Pell City on The Crescent continues my journey as we slowly travel towards Birmingham on The Crescent enroute to New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 15 Atlanta to beyond Pell City"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 15 Atlanta to beyond Pell City appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
We reach Atlanta on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 14 We reach Atlanta on The Crescent continues my journey both through the night and into the morning, as we travel towards Atlanta on The Crescent on my journey towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep14 We reach Atlanta"
The post USRJ S3 Ep14 We reach Atlanta appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From Washington to Danville on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 13 In ‘From Washington to Danville on The Crescent’ I continue my journey into the evening on The Crescent as we travel towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep13 Washington to Danville"
The post USRJ S3 Ep13 Washington to Danville appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 12 In ‘Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent’ I continue my journey 0n The Crescent as we travel towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Philadelphia: The Dining Car staff … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep12 Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent"
The post USRJ S3 Ep12 Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 11 In ‘Moynihan train Hall and I join The Crescent’ I take a good look at the wonderful new facility at New York’s Penn Station. I then board The Crescent for the journey to New Orleans. To view the photographs … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep11 Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent"
The post USRJ S3 Ep11 Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
We arrive into Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 10 In ‘We arrive into Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station’ the Silver Star completes our journey from Miami to New York. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Leaving … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep10 Arrive into Moynihan Train Hall"
The post USRJ S3 Ep10 Arrive into Moynihan Train Hall appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From Washington to Wilmington – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 9 In ‘From Washington to Wilmington’ the Silver Star travels through the Federal centre of the United States and into Delaware. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Across the Potomac: As we cross the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 09 Washington to Wilmington"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 09 Washington to Wilmington appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Through Virginia to Alexandria – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 8 In ‘Through Virginia to Alexandria’ the Silver Star travels through 220 miles of Virginia. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Into Virginia: Soon after leaving Rocky Mount we enter Virginia. The first town … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 08 Through Virginia to Alexandria"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 08 Through Virginia to Alexandria appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Through North Carolina from Cary to Rocky Mount – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 7 In ‘Through North Carolina from Cary to Rocky Mount’ the Silver Star travels through 79 miles of North Carolina. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Cary: Today Cary is … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 07 Cary to Rocky Mount"
The post USRJ S3 Ep 07 Cary to Rocky Mount appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Through the Night from Palatka to Southern Pines – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 6 As ‘Through the Night from Palatka to Southern Pines’ begins I’m sat with other passengers in the dining car where the crew are working hard to keep people fed. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep06 Palatka to Southern Pines"
The post USRJ S3 Ep06 Palatka to Southern Pines appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From Tampa to DeLand via Lakeland- US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 5 As ‘From Tampa to DeLand via Lakeland’ begins we are starting on our return journey to Lakeland from Tampa. We are just about on schedule! View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Lakeland: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep05 From Tampa to DeLand"
The post USRJ S3 Ep05 From Tampa to DeLand appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From Sebring to Tampa – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 4 As ‘From Sebring to Tampa’ begins we hear that we are 40 minutes from our next stop. At least the scenery has started to improve! Our route takes us past fields….. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep04 From Sebring to Tampa"
The post USRJ S3 Ep04 From Sebring to Tampa appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
The journey begins….. – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 3 As ‘The journey begins…..’ we pull out of Amtrak’s Miami station. Our train is longer than usual because it includes carriages for the suspended Silver Meteor service. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: My … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep03 The journey begins.."
The post USRJ S3 Ep03 The journey begins.. appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Miami – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 2 In Miami I stay at the DoubleTree Grand, Biscayne Bay, visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and travel to Amtrak’s Miami station to join the Silver Star. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Getting to the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep02 Miami"
The post USRJ S3 Ep02 Miami appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
From London to Miami – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 1 From London to Miami charts my journey from the Premier Inn near Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport to the DoubleTree Grand, Biscayne Bay in Miami. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: To Terminal … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep01 From London to Miami"
The post USRJ S3 Ep01 From London to Miami appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Pacific Surfliner (2) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 26 To view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on this link to open the gallery that accompanies The Pacific Surfliner (2): Note: to expand a picture please click on the at the top right corner of the image. Arriving at … Continue reading "The Pacific Surfliner (2)"
The post The Pacific Surfliner (2) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Pacific Surfliner (1) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 25 Leaving Los Angeles Union Station: The Pacific Surfliner (1) opens as I board the train. My morning has been bit fraught as I didn’t realise that you needed ID in order to buy a railway ticket! I had to go back to … Continue reading "The Pacific Surfliner (1)"
The post The Pacific Surfliner (1) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Coast Starlight (4) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 24 Santa Barbara: The Coast Starlight (4) starts as we approach Santa Barbara. We are running beside the road and I see a sign that tells me that the next nine exits are for the city. Quite a few passengers leave the train … Continue reading "The Coast Starlight (4)"
The post The Coast Starlight (4) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Coast Starlight (3) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 23 Descending the Cuesta Grade: The Coast Starlight (3) starts as we pass through some of the tunnels at the summit of the Cuesta Grade. We descend at a rate of 2 feet for every 100 feet forwards. Because of the incline passenger … Continue reading "The Coast Starlight (3)"
The post The Coast Starlight (3) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Coast Starlight (2) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 22 South to San Jose: The Coast Starlight (2) starts with the conductor announcing that we’ll shortly arrive in San Jose. We’ve just gone through Santa Clara. As we approach San Jose we pass a Caltrain depot. Caltrain runs commuter services between San … Continue reading "The Coast Starlight (2)"
The post The Coast Starlight (2) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Coast Starlight (1) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 21 Emeryville: The Coast Starlight (1) starts with my arrival at Emeryville Station, bright and early, on Monday morning. I spent the weekend at the Hilton Garden Inn on the waterfront by the Bay Bridge. I can see the station from my room … Continue reading "The Coast Starlight (1)"
The post The Coast Starlight (1) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The San Joaquins – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 20 Thruway service from LA to Bakersfield: The San Joaquins starts with my arrival back in LA Union Station on Saturday morning. I go to the Thruway bus terminal at the side of the station for the journey to Bakersfield. There are two Thruway … Continue reading "The San Joaquins"
The post The San Joaquins appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (8) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 19 Ontario, CA, next stop: The Sunset Limited (8) starts with us running some hours late through southern California. Our next stop is Ontario. We are well into the outskirts of Los Angeles. On our approach we pass large marshalling yards with complicated … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (8)"
The post The Sunset Limited (8) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (7) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 18 Nearing the border town of El Paso: The Sunset Limited (7) starts in the far west of Texas as we approach El Paso. El Paso is a ‘border town’ with Mexico. We pass oil refineries, sidings and rail cars waiting to be … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (7)"
The post The Sunset Limited (7) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (6) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 17 Near the Southern Border of the United States: The Sunset Limited (6) continues our journey across Texas. We are near the southern border of the US and will later start to see the agriculture made possible by the Rio Grande. The land … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (6)"
The post The Sunset Limited (6) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (5) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 16 A disagreement: The Sunset Limited (5) starts with a disagreement. A lady has been verbally abusing some passengers. They’ve complained and the conductor has arrived to ask the lady to be quiet and return to her seat. She resents this and is … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (5)"
The post The Sunset Limited (5) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (4) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 15 Leaving Houston: The Sunset Limited (4) starts as we leave Houston, where the station is located below motorways. The city has the sixth largest population in the US with over 2.3 million residents. The station opened in October 1959 when it replaced … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (4)"
The post The Sunset Limited (4) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (3) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 14 Lake Charles, Louisiana: The Sunset Limited (3) starts as we approach the City of Lake Charles. The city is home to just under 72,000 (2010 census). It is the fifth largest city in Louisiana. The major activities include petroleum refining, gaming, tourism … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (3)"
The post The Sunset Limited (3) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (2) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 13 Morgan City: The Sunset Limited (2) begins as we cross the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. The river is a tributary of the Mississippi. There are two road bridges and one rail bridge crossing the river here. The population peaked in the … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (2)"
The post The Sunset Limited (2) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Sunset Limited (1) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 12 At the station: The Sunset Limited (1) begins when I arrive at the station in New Orleans, its quite early in the morning and I need breakfast. I’m able to get something to eat and drink in the Magnolia Room. The Magnolia … Continue reading "The Sunset Limited (1)"
The post The Sunset Limited (1) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet A day in New Orleans – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 11 To the hotel: A day in New Orleans begins with our late arrival at the station, a taxi ride to our hotel and a good night’s sleep at the French Market Inn. Get more details here. Morning: I woke refreshed, dressed and … Continue reading "A day in New Orleans"
The post A day in New Orleans appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The City of New Orleans (3) – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 10 The bus journey continues: The City of New Orleans (3) begins as we reach Arkansas on our bus. The train has no stops in Arkansas so I wonder whether this is an extra state! We soon pass Osceola. The town … Continue reading "The City of New Orleans (3)"
The post The City of New Orleans (3) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The City of New Orleans part 2 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 9 Carbondale: The City of New Orleans part 2 begins as we realise that the train will go no further. It is 6.30 am and we are in Carbondale. We are given the options of returning the way we came … Continue reading "The City of New Orleans part 2"
The post The City of New Orleans part 2 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The City of New Orleans part 1 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 8 The first part – Departure from Union Station, Chicago The City of New Orleans part 1 starts as I board the train in Chicago Union Station. We leave on time. After a short distance the train stops. We then … Continue reading "The City of New Orleans part 1"
The post The City of New Orleans part 1 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Southwest Chief part 6 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 7 The first part – From Mendota into Union Station, Chicago The Southwest Chief part 6 starts as I interview two fellow travellers in the Observation car. The observation car is a very sociable area on an Amtrak long distance train. As … Continue reading "The Southwest Chief part 6"
The post The Southwest Chief part 6 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Southwest Chief part 5 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 6 From La Plata, Missouri to Princeton, Illinois The Southwest Chief part 5 starts as we pass wet and muddy farms and cross flooded level crossings. As we approach La Plata in Missouri the train is still running late. This morning, sadly, … Continue reading "The Southwest Chief part 5"
The post The Southwest Chief part 5 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Southwest Chief part 4 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 5 From Raton to nearing La Plata The Southwest Chief part 4 starts as we approach Raton. The train is running late as we reach Raton. It is dusk and we are seeing the last of the sun. The total journey is … Continue reading "The Southwest Chief part 4"
The post The Southwest Chief part 4 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Southwest Chief part 3 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 4 From Albuquerque to Las Vegas, New Mexico The Southwest Chief part 3 starts as we leave Albuquerque. We stopped in Albuquerque for enough time for everyone to have a decent ‘air’ break. It is a beautiful day as we return to … Continue reading "The Southwest Chief part 3"
The post The Southwest Chief part 3 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Southwest Chief part 2 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 3 From San Bernardino to Albuquerque The Southwest Chief part 2 starts as we leave San Bernardino. Night has fallen and I retire to my Roomette to sleep. The total journey is advertised as taking 40+ hours – click here for more … Continue reading "The Southwest Chief part 2"
The post The Southwest Chief part 2 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The Southwest Chief part 1 – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 2 I spend some time investigating the history of Los Angeles Union Station in the Southwest Chief part 1 . This magnificent building was the last of the Union stations to be built. Find out more about Union station here. I then … Continue reading "The Southwest Chief part 1"
The post The Southwest Chief part 1 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet From London to LA – US Rail Journeys Series 2 Episode 1 I travelled from Heathrow to Los Angeles in From London to LA. I flew with British Airways from their flagship Terminal 5 on a Boeing 787 ‘Dreamliner’. The flight to took nearly 11 1/2 hours. Find out more about flying with BA … Continue reading "From London to LA"
The post From London to LA appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Series 1 Episode 16 From the Sierra Nevada to Richmond is the last part my journey westwards on the California Zephyr. I left you at the end of the last episode at the top of the Sierra Nevada. Today we come down the mountain and travel through California to Richmond. The speed limit is … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From the Sierra Nevada to Richmond, Ca"
The post US Rail Journeys – From the Sierra Nevada to Richmond, Ca appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Series 1 Episode 15 Across the Sierra Nevada to the Donner Pass continues my journey westwards on the California Zephyr. I left you at the end of the last episode as we started the climb across the Sierra Nevada. Today we continue the climb, through spectacular scenery, to the Donner Pass. Building the route … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Across the Sierra Nevada to the Donner Pass"
The post US Rail Journeys – Across the Sierra Nevada to the Donner Pass appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Series 1 Episode 14 In episode fourteen I travel on the California Zephyr from The Middle of Nowhere in Wyoming to Reno. We continue along the diversion to Salt Lake City and then, having rejoined the usual route, on to Reno . The route takes us through some pretty desolate desert. I certainly wouldn’t like … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From the middle of nowhere in Wyoming to Reno"
The post US Rail Journeys – From the middle of nowhere in Wyoming to Reno appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet In episode thirteen I travel on the California Zephyr from north of Denver, Colorado, then along our diversion across Wyoming to Rawlins, an oil town in Carbon County. The diversion is to allow engineering work on the California Zephyr’s normal route. We are travelling along the historic Overland route last regularly used by a passenger train … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Across Wyoming to Rawlins – S1 Ep.13"
The post US Rail Journeys – Across Wyoming to Rawlins – S1 Ep.13 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet In episode twelve I travel on the California Zephyr from Mount Pleasant, Iowa, through Denver and then northwards to our diversion through Wyoming. The diversion is because there is engineering work on the normal route between Denver and Salt Lake City. The diversion takes us along the historic Overland route. The last regular passenger service … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Mount Pleasant through Denver on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.12"
The post US Rail Journeys – Mount Pleasant through Denver on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.12 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet In the eleventh episode I travel from Chicago to Burlington on the California Zephyr. The episode starts at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago where I stayed for a night. After a restful night I took a taxi to Union Station for the start of my journey on the California Zephyr. Our journey takes us … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Chicago to Burlington on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.11"
The post US Rail Journeys – Chicago to Burlington on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.11 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet We travel from Milwaukee to Chicago in the tenth episode of US Rail Journeys. This is the last part of our journey on the Empire Builder as the train travels along the Milwaukee Road. Originally a plank road for horses and carts Milwaukee Road became the name given to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Milwaukee to Chicago – S1 Ep.10"
The post US Rail Journeys – Milwaukee to Chicago – S1 Ep.10 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet In the ninth episode of US Rail Journeys we journey on the Empire Builder from Red Wing to Milwaukee. For much of our journey we are on the Milwaukee Road. The Milwaukee Road was the name often given to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The first stop in this episode is at Winona … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Red Wing to Milwaukee – S1 Ep.9"
The post US Rail Journeys – Red Wing to Milwaukee – S1 Ep.9 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet In the eighth episode of US Rail Journeys our traveller continues his journey on the Empire Builder from Havre to Red Wing by the majestic Mississippi. The first stop in this episode is at Havre in Montana. Passengers can take an ‘air break’ here. Whilst at the station our traveller views Great Northern loco 2584. … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Havre to Red Wing – S1 Ep8"
The post US Rail Journeys – Havre to Red Wing – S1 Ep8 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet In the seventh episode of US Rail Journeys our traveller continues his journey on the Empire Builder from Pasco to Shelby. It is dark when the train stops at Pasco. Our traveller joins the other passengers on the platform for an ‘air break’. This gives him a chance to look at the night sky. The … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From Pasco to Shelby – S1 Ep7"
The post US Rail Journeys – From Pasco to Shelby – S1 Ep7 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Our traveller boards the Empire Builder for the journey from Portland to Chicago. The sixth episode of US Rail Journeys describes the part of the journey from Portland to Pasco. After leaving his hotel he travels to Portland Union station. When he gets to the station he waits in the Metropolitan Lounge for the train to be … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From Portland to Pasco – S1 Ep6"
The post US Rail Journeys – From Portland to Pasco – S1 Ep6 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The fifth episode of US Rail Journeys is spent in the city of Portland, Oregon, where our traveller spends two days seeing the sights of this beautiful city. He takes a Pink Line tour around this relaxed city. The high-point, quite literally, of the tour is Washington Park where the tour ‘trolley’ takes visitors … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – In Portland – Series 1 Episode 5"
The post US Rail Journeys – In Portland – Series 1 Episode 5 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The journey on the Coast Starlight through the Cascades continues northwards. The first stop in this episode is at Chemult station where the passenger numbers increased to nearly 10,500 passengers in 2017. Our traveller meets interesting people to interview as the journey continues through stunning scenery. We pass the upper reaches of the Willamette … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Coast Starlight through the Cascades – Series 1 Episode 4"
The post US Rail Journeys – Coast Starlight through the Cascades – Series 1 Episode 4 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet The journey for the Coast Starlight starts in the Financial District of San Francisco. Our traveller waits for the Amtrak Thruway bus to take him to Emeryville to board the famed Coast Starlight. After arriving at Emeryville we experience the sounds of the railway station with trains passing through whilst waiting to board the Coast Starlight. This … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Coast Starlight part 1 – Series 1 Episode 3"
The post US Rail Journeys – Coast Starlight part 1 – Series 1 Episode 3 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Our traveller arrived in the late afternoon (early morning in London) and travelled into the city using the BART system. Having reached his hotel and checked in and we find our traveller in the lift before setting out to experience the sights and sounds of San Francisco. After a good sleep our traveller sets … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – The sights and sounds of San Francisco – Series 1 Episode 2"
The post US Rail Journeys – The sights and sounds of San Francisco – Series 1 Episode 2 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Join our traveller on his daytime flight with British Airways from London (Heathrow Terminal 5) to San Francisco. Arriving in the late afternoon he passes through Immigration and Customs and then takes the BART train from the Airport to the city where its a short walk to his hotel. Click on a picture … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From London to San Francisco Series 1 Episode 1"
The post US Rail Journeys – From London to San Francisco Series 1 Episode 1 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
Tweet Long distance train travel is fun and informative. The journeys covered here are from travelogues made during my travels across the United States using the long distance services provided by Amtrak. Episodes will be published on a weekly basis after each journey.
The post US Rail Journeys appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.