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    Kate Bell’s Cactus and Ellwood Oil

    Thanks to Bruce for finding this video. Can’t see the cactus from the train, but the stories are related to the ones we tell. Read the story here.

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: The Honda Disaster—VIDEO

    The Honda Disaster—VIDEO

    Thanks to Ed Leska for passing on this incredible footage of the shipwrecks at Honda Point.

  • Getting the P.A. System Ready for a Trip

    What to do when you arrive at the station Testing the microphone batteries

  • Dining Car Updates

    Many of us are interested in the possible removal of the dining car on the Coast Starlight. It’s possible. The following list of articles outline the steps Amtrak seems to…

  • Trails & Rails on the Texas Eagle

      Trails and Rails on the Texas Eagle was mentioned in this month’s TexasMonthly magazine. The author doesn’t say much about Trails and Rails, but it’s a well-written article, and…

  • Video Instructions on Using the P.A.

    Don Chalfant was kind enough to share some of his knowledge about the workings of our portable public address system. Enjoy! Preparing P.A. Equipment for a Trip [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG1xxaJxM0Q&hl=en&fs=1] Putting…

  • SJC New Train Bag

    The following is from Charlie and Patty Kieffer: ON SATURDAY APRIL 8TH, WE MET WALT AT THE SAN JOSE TRAIN STATION AND WE PUT ALL THE SOUND EQUIPMENT ETC. IN…

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Should We Have a Guides Blog?

    Should We Have a Guides Blog?

    Do we want a Trails and Rails blog?